Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · October 10, 2025
Minutes
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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