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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · October 10, 2025

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1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Minutes - Final Board of Mayor and Aldermen Willis T. Thompson, Mayor Thomas J. Mayfield, Alderman Vickie Y. Bailey, Alderwoman Friday, October 10, 2025 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order Invocation was given by Mayor Thompson. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Mayfield. 2. Roll Call Also present: Kim Nailor, City Attorney Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson, City Clerk Jasmine Dillon, Deputy Clerk Present: 3- Mayor Willis T. Thompson Alderman Thomas Mayfield Alderwoman Vickie Y. Bailey 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Agenda, as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey Recognitions: A. ID-25-1130 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Ten (10) years of service: a. Gary Jackson - Parks & Recreation Maintenance Mayor Thompson recognized Gary Jackson – Parks & Recreation Maintenance Department for ten (10) years of service. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen congratulated all employees for their dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg. Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey A. ID-25-1131 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Ambulance (1) b. Police (1) 2. Re-Hire: a. Ambulance (1) 3. New Hire: a. Fire (6) b. Sewer (1) B. ID-25-1119 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Kristen Harris - Police 2. LeTreace Taylor - Ambulance 3. Christopher Taylor - Fire City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 4. Jeremiah Oneal - Fire 5. Leonard Sims - Fire 6. Bennett Dowden - Fire 7. Kevyun Kelly - Fire 8. Juwan Davis - Fire 9. Payton Lipe Jr - Fire 10. Roberto Bell - Sewer C. ID-25-1118 Approve request from Pastor Bill Talbert on behalf of Solid Rock Church for permission to use Washington Street Park on Sunday, October 12, 2025 beginning at 9 a.m. for setup for a Community Service event Attachments: Use of Washington St Park- Solid Rock Church D. ID-25-1128 Approve the following from Dexter Jones on behalf of Triumphant Baptist Church: 1. Street Block Application to close Pittman Road and Scenic Drive for the Kings Community Fall Fest November 1, 2025 starting at 8:00 a.m. for set up until - 6:00 p.m. 2. In-Kind Sponsorship request for Assistance from the Vicksburg Police Department and the Vicksburg Fire Department during the event Attachments: Sponsorship-Street Block Kings Fall Festival Mayor Thompson stated that the street block application submitted by Dexter Jones on behalf of Triumphant Baptist Church to close Pittman Road and Scenic Drive for the Kings Community Fall Fest on November 1, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m. for setup until 6:00 p.m., and the in-kind sponsorship request for assistance from the Vicksburg Police Department and the Vicksburg Fire Department during the event will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the community and safety interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved: 1) The street block application as requested. 2) The in-kind sponsorship request for departmental assistance. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. E. ID-25-1129 Approve the following requests from Lee Carroll on behalf of Fostoria Neighborhood Association, Inc. for the Vicksburg Porchfest Event: 1. Presence of Police during the event on November 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. in and around the neighborhood 2. Approve Street Block Application and Barricade streets to make the festival area safer and more walkable for guests (Drummond from Harris to Finley, Speed from Letitia to Cherry, and Dewitt from Drummond to Cherry) 3. Provide a lift on the "Open Container" law for the day for neighbors and festival goers to be able to sip, stroll, shop, and enjoy the architecture and music for the day 4. Request to use parking lots at the City of Vicksburg Water and Gas Department and City Public Parking Garages at Mulberry and South Streets 5. Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $2,500.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship- Street Block- Vicksburg Porch Fest Mayor Thompson stated that the requests submitted by Lee Carroll on behalf of Fostoria Neighborhood Association, Inc. for the Vicksburg Porchfest Event will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the community and cultural interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 Vicksburg approved: 1) Presence of Police during the event on November 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in and around the neighborhood. 2) Street Block Application and Barricading streets to make the festival area safer and more walkable for guests (Drummond from Harris to Finley, Speed from Letitia to Cherry, and Dewitt from Drummond to Cherry). 3) Lift on the “Open Container” law for the day so neighbors and festival-goers may sip, stroll, shop, and enjoy the day. 4) Use of parking lots at the City of Vicksburg Water and Gas Department and City Public Parking Garages at Mulberry and South Streets. 5) Sponsorship in the amount of $2,500.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. F. ID-25-1117 Approve the following for payment: 1. Central Mississippi Planning & Development District, Inc. a. Invoice #5857 in the amount of $8,076.00 for Fiscal Year 2026 District Assessments as authorized by Section 17-19-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 2. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #106392 in the amount of $51,200.60 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust - September 2025 3. Volkert, Inc. for professional services: a. Invoice #02209012 in the amount of $4,516.15 for Water and Sewer Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives 4. Digital Ally for professional services: a. Invoice #1121945-4 in the amount of $52,524.00 for Website Services, Cloud Storage, and Video Solutions Subscription Program for Body Cameras Attachments: Invoice CMPDD Invoice PPM Invoice Volkert Invoice Digital Ally G. ID-25-1123 Approve Credit Card Summary Report Attachments: Credit Card Report H. ID-25-1110 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 336832-337065 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-25-1114 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Ms. Stacey Mahoney, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, came before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center for the month of October 2025 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Mahoney for attending the meeting. B. ID-25-1116 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 Attachments: AGENDA 10-10-2025 Master Copy of the Agenda for October 10 2025 Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing before the board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and demolish the following properties: 1.) 1732 Crawford Street, PPIN 017878; Owner: Cripps Forrest A - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass, vines and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 2.) 2015 Ford Street, PPIN 018728; Owner: Wealthland - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) 3.) 1003 Jackson Street, PPIN 018595; Owner: Hughes David Farris et al C/O David Hughes - (Secure and board dilapidated Structure) RE-ENTRIES 1.) 1406 Farmer Street, PPIN 018939; Owner: Crawford Jack - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing June 10th, 2025 2.) 2626 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 015330; Owner: State of Mississippi - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing October 25th, 2024 3.) Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013069; Owner: Longbeard Properties LLC - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing July 10th , 2024 4.) 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013072; Owner: Heat Management LLC - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing May 5th , 2025 5.) 2515 Warrenton Rd, PPIN 011108; Owner: Broadwater William E Estate - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing March 3rd , 2025 On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties which have not complied to be a public menace to the health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structure with all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owner(s) in the event an extension is granted, if owners(s) has/have not complied at the end of the extension period, the Director Of Community Development is authorized to proceed: along with the following actions: 1.) 1732 Crawford Street, PPIN 017878; Owner: Cripps Forrest A - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass, vines and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property)-Not complied 2.) 2015 Ford Street, PPIN 018728; Owner: Wealthland - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property)-Not complied 3.) 1003 Jackson Street, PPIN 018595; Owner: Hughes David Farris et al C/O David Hughes - (Secure and board dilapidated Structure)- Not complied, requested 30 day extension RE-ENTRIES 1.) 1406 Farmer Street, PPIN 018939; Owner: Crawford Jack - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing June 10th, 2025-Complied 2.) 2626 Ken Karyl Avenue, PPIN 015330; Owner: State of Mississippi - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing October 25th, 2024-Not complied 3.) Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013069; Owner: Longbeard Properties LLC - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing July 10th , 2024-Not complied 4.) 2630 Roosevelt Avenue, PPIN 013072; Owner: Heat Management LLC - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing May 5th , 2025-Not complied 5.) 2515 Warrenton Rd, PPIN 011108; Owner: Broadwater William E Estate - (Cut and clean all overgrown grass and weeds from the entire property, remove all trash and debris from the entire property) Original Board Hearing March 3rd , 2025-Not complied Original Board Hearing dates are referenced for the RE-ENTRIES where provided. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey C. ID-25-1121 Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for: 1. Sewer Camera Inspection System, 2025 or Newer Attachments: Bid Award On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for the Sewer Camera Inspection System, 2025 or Newer to Sansom Equipment of Mobile Alabama. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey D. ID-25-1124 Ratify Authorization for Mayor to execute the following for Mississippi Office of Homeland Security: 1. Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Recipient Grant Award 2. FY25 Mississippi Office of Homeland and Security Grant Agreement 3. Assurance of Understanding Requirement for Sub-Recipients Attachments: MOHS Documents On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Ratify Authorization for Mayor to execute the following for Mississippi Office of Homeland Security: 1. Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Recipient Grant Award 2. FY25 Mississippi Office of Homeland and Security Grant Agreement 3. Assurance of Understanding Requirement for Sub-Recipients The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey E. ID-25-1120 Adopt Conditional Order to Waive Building Permit Fees and Tap Fees for the New Construction of Property Located at 2101 Clay Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Conditional Order Waive Fees Request waiver of fees Vicksburg Catholic Schools On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt a Conditional Order to Waive Building Permit Fees and Tap Fees for the New Construction of Property Located at 2101 Clay Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 F. ID-25-1125 Accept Petition from Willie Betts and Richard Johnson to Close and Vacate a Portion of Bodley Alley in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Petition Bodley Alley On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Accept a Petition from Willie Betts and Richard Johnson to Close and Vacate a Portion of Bodley Alley in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey G. ID-25-1126 Adopt an Ordinance Closing and Vacating that Certain Portion of Bodley Alley Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Ordinance Vacating Bodley Alley On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt an Ordinance Closing and Vacating that Certain Portion of Bodley Alley Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey H. ID-25-1127 Authorize Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute Door Access Control Maintenance Agreement with Streamlined IT Attachments: Streamlined IT Contract This item was Tabled. Executive Session: Alderwoman Bailey moved the Mayor and Aldermen to go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. Voting aye, Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Alderwoman Bailey. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether they should go into executive session. Alderman Mayfield moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Longevity Pay-Gas (1); Longevity Pay - Street (1); Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Main Street (1); Longevity Pay - Water (1); Longevity Pay - Sewer (1); Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation (1); Longevity Pay - Animal Control (1); Pay Adjustment - Police (6); Discussion - Budget matter which may lead to termination of employee; Discussion - Youth Development Center Personnel Matter The motion was seconded by Alderwoman Bailey. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Thompson, Alderwoman Bailey, Alderman Mayfield. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for: Longevity Pay-Gas (1); Longevity Pay - Street (1); Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Main Street (1); Longevity Pay - Water (1); Longevity Pay - Sewer (1); Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation (1); Longevity Pay - Animal Control (1); Pay Adjustment - Police (6); Discussion - Budget matter which may lead to termination of employee; Discussion - Youth Development Center Personnel Matter The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Thompson, Alderwoman Bailey, Alderman Mayfield, Brian Boykins - Chief of Staff, Kim Nailor, City Attorney, Keyona Henry-Associate City Attorney, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson - City Clerk, Jasmine Dillon - Deputy Clerk, Carla Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource Director, Kelsey Hicks - Human Resources/Safety, Charlie Hill-Deputy Chief Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 A. ID-25-1132 Longevity Pay - Gas (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Warehouse Assistant by changing the hourly rate from $17.05 to 17.25 (16.45+.20+.20+.20+.20), effective October 10, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for seven (7) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey B. ID-25-1133 Longevity Pay - Street (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Truck Driver by changing the hourly rate from $15.66 to $15.86 (15.46+.20+.20), effective October 10, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for seven (7) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey C. ID-25-1134 Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Supervisor by changing the hourly rate from $25.18 to $25.38(24.49+.09+.20+.20+.20+.20), effective October 14, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for ten (10) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey D. ID-25-1135 Longevity Pay - Main Street (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Assistant by changing the hourly rate from $15.65 to 15.85 (15.45+.20+.20), effective October 18, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for two (2) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey E. ID-25-1136 Longevity Pay - Water (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Laborer by changing the hourly rate from $11.20 to 11.40 (11.00+.20+.20), effective October 18, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for two (2) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey F. ID-25-1137 Longevity Pay - Sewer (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Equipment Operator by changing the hourly rate from $17.50 to $17.70 (17.10+.20+.20+.20), effective October 19, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey G. ID-25-1138 Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Program Coordinator by changing the hourly rate from $15.18 to 15.38 (14.78+.20+.20+.20), effective October 19, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey H. ID-25-1139 Longevity Pay - Animal Control (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Animal Control Officer by changing the hourly rate from $10.40 to 10.60 (10.00+,20+.20+.20, effective October 19, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for three (3) years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey I. ID-25-1140 Pay Adjustment - Police (6) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Captain -Internal Affairs with a current rate of $39.04/Hour to a B-Watch Commander with a new rate of $38.04/hour, effective October 15, 2025. This hourly rate change is minus Professional Standards Division in Internal Affairs; Pay Adjustment for a Captain -Domestic Violence with a current rate of $40.31/Hour to a D-Watch Commander with a new rate of $39.31/hour, effective October 15, 2025. This hourly rate change is minus Professional Standards Division in Internal Affairs; Pay Adjustment for a Sergeant-Investigations with a current rate of $24.04/Hour to a D-Watch Patrol with a new rate of $23.04/hour, effective October 1, 2025. This hourly rate change is due to transferring to the Patrol Division and minus Special Operations/Investigations; Pay Adjustment for a Police Officer with a current rate of $21.28/Hour to a Juvenile Section with a new rate of $22.28/hour, effective October 15, 2025. This hourly rate change is due to transferring to the Juvenile Services Division; Pay Adjustment for a Police Officer with a current rate of $19.20/Hour to a Criminal Investigator with a new rate of $20.20/hour, effective October 15, 2025. This hourly rate change is due to transferring to the Investigative Services Division; Pay Adjustment for a Lieutenant -F-Watch with a current rate of $25.96/Hour to a Internal Affairs Commander with a new rate of $28.85/hour, effective October 15, 2025. This hourly rate change is due to transferring to the Professional Standards Division and additional Internal Affairs duties.The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey J. ID-25-1141 Discussion - Budget matter which may lead to termination of employee Tabled until October 20, 2025. K. ID-25-1142 Discussion - Youth Development Center Personnel Matter A Discussion was held. L. ID-25-1199 Employee Matter A Discussion was held. M. ID-25-1193 Come out of executive session and approve all items taken up in Executive Session On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to come out of executive session and approve all items taken up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey Adjournment On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by, Alderwoman Bailey, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, October 20, 2025, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. MAYOR ATTEST: City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 11/3/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final October 10, 2025 CITY CLERK Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 11/3/2025

Agenda

1415 Walnut Street City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180 Meeting Agenda Board of Mayor and Aldermen Willis T. Thompson, Mayor Thomas J. Mayfield, Alderman Vickie Y. Bailey, Alderwoman Friday, October 10, 2025 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building 1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda Recognitions: A. ID-25-1130 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Ten (10) years of service: a. Gary Jackson - Parks & Recreation Maintenance Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A. ID-25-1131 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Ambulance (1) b. Police (1) 2. Re-Hire: a. Ambulance (1) 3. New Hire: a. Fire (6) b. Sewer (1) City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 10/10/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2025 B. ID-25-1119 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List: 1. Kristen Harris - Police 2. LeTreace Taylor - Ambulance 3. Christopher Taylor - Fire 4. Jeremiah Oneal - Fire 5. Leonard Sims - Fire 6. Bennett Dowden - Fire 7. Kevyun Kelly - Fire 8. Juwan Davis - Fire 9. Payton Lipe Jr - Fire 10. Roberto Bell - Sewer C. ID-25-1118 Approve request from Pastor Bill Talbert on behalf of Solid Rock Church for permission to use Washington Street Park on Sunday, October 12, 2025 beginning at 9 a.m. for setup for a Community Service event Attachments: Use of Washington St Park- Solid Rock Church D. ID-25-1128 Approve the following from Dexter Jones on behalf of Triumphant Baptist Church: 1. Street Block Application to close Pittman Road and Scenic Drive for the Kings Community Fall Fest November 1, 2025 starting at 8:00 a.m. for set up until - 6:00 p.m. 2. In-Kind Sponsorship request for Assistance from the Vicksburg Police Department and the Vicksburg Fire Department during the event Attachments: Sponsorship-Street Block Kings Fall Festival E. ID-25-1129 Approve the following requests from Lee Carroll on behalf of Fostoria Neighborhood Association, Inc. for the Vicksburg Porchfest Event: 1. Presence of Police during the event on November 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. in and around the neighborhood 2. Approve Street Block Application and Barricade streets to make the festival area safer and more walkable for guests (Drummond from Harris to Finley, Speed from Letitia to Cherry, and Dewitt from Drummond to Cherry) 3. Provide a lift on the "Open Container" law for the day for neighbors and festival goers to be able to sip, stroll, shop, and enjoy the architecture and music for the day 4. Request to use parking lots at the City of Vicksburg Water and Gas Department and City Public Parking Garages at Mulberry and South Streets 5. Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $2,500.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Sponsorship- Street Block- Vicksburg Porch Fest City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 10/10/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2025 F. ID-25-1117 Approve the following for payment: 1. Central Mississippi Planning & Development District, Inc. a. Invoice #5857 in the amount of $8,076.00 for Fiscal Year 2026 District Assessments as authorized by Section 17-19-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended 2. PPM for professional services: a. Invoice #106392 in the amount of $51,200.60 for Vicksburg Brownfield Assessment Grant (2020) - Non Trust - September 2025 3. Volkert, Inc. for professional services: a. Invoice #02209012 in the amount of $4,516.15 for Water and Sewer Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives 4. Digital Ally for professional services: a. Invoice #1121945-4 in the amount of $52,524.00 for Website Services, Cloud Storage, and Video Solutions Subscription Program for Body Cameras Attachments: Invoice CMPDD Invoice PPM Invoice Volkert Invoice Digital Ally G. ID-25-1123 Approve Credit Card Summary Report Attachments: Credit Card Report H. ID-25-1110 Approve Claims Docket Routine Agenda: A. ID-25-1114 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates Appearing Stacey Mahoney B. ID-25-1116 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community Attachments: AGENDA 10-10-2025 Master Copy of the Agenda for October 10 2025 Appearing Jeff Richardson City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 10/10/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2025 C. ID-25-1121 Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for: 1. Sewer Camera Inspection System, 2025 or Newer Attachments: Bid Award Appearing Tara Brown D. ID-25-1124 Ratify Authorization for Mayor to execute the following for Mississippi Office of Homeland Security: 1. Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Recipient Grant Award 2. FY25 Mississippi Office of Homeland and Security Grant Agreement 3. Assurance of Understanding Requirement for Sub-Recipients Attachments: MOHS Documents Appearing Kristen Harris E. ID-25-1120 Adopt Conditional Order to Waive Building Permit Fees and Tap Fees for the New Construction of Property Located at 2101 Clay Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Conditional Order Waive Fees Request waiver of fees Vicksburg Catholic Schools F. ID-25-1125 Accept Petition from Willie Betts and Richard Johnson to Close and Vacate a Portion of Bodley Alley in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Petition Bodley Alley G. ID-25-1126 Adopt an Ordinance Closing and Vacating that Certain Portion of Bodley Alley Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi Attachments: Ordinance Vacating Bodley Alley H. ID-25-1127 Authorize Mayor on behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to execute Door Access Control Maintenance Agreement with Streamlined IT Attachments: Streamlined IT Contract Executive Session: A. ID-25-1132 Longevity Pay - Gas (1) B. ID-25-1133 Longevity Pay - Street (1) C. ID-25-1134 Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation Maintenance (1) D. ID-25-1135 Longevity Pay - Main Street (1) E. ID-25-1136 Longevity Pay - Water (1) City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 10/10/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda October 10, 2025 F. ID-25-1137 Longevity Pay - Sewer (1) G. ID-25-1138 Longevity Pay - Parks & Recreation (1) H. ID-25-1139 Longevity Pay - Animal Control (1) I. ID-25-1140 Pay Adjustment - Police (6) J. ID-25-1141 Discussion - Budget matter which may lead to termination of employee K. ID-25-1142 Discussion - Youth Development Center Personnel Matter Adjournment Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2025 City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 10/10/2025

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