Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · November 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
Monday, November 10, 2025 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Alderwoman Bailey.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Thompson..
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 Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Agenda, as printed. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
Recognitions:
A. ID-25-1270 Recognition of Warren Central High School Girls and Boys Swim Team on
Winning the 2025 MHSAA Class II State Championship
B. ID-25-1293 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Five (5) years of service:
a. Christopher Craig - Water (1)
Mayor Thompson recognized Christopher Craig - Water for one (1) year of
service. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen congratulated the employee for their
dedicated years of service with the City of Vicksburg.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, 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-25-1275 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignation:
a. Street (1)
b. Police (1)
2. Re-Hire:
a. Sewer (1)
b. Police (1)
B. ID-25-1271 Declare the following holidays as City holidays:
1. November 27 & 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving
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2. December 25 & 26, 2025 in observance of Christmas
3. January 1& 2, 2026 in observance of New Year's Day
pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Attachments: Holidays
C. ID-25-1274 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Lashonda Barnes - Ambulance
2. Connie Bryan - Police
3. Tyler Sanders - Sewer
D. ID-25-1289 Approve request from Madison Lindsey for:
1. Permission to host The Reindeer Run 5K in Downtown Vicksburg at
Catfish Row on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
2. Assistance from Vicksburg Police, VTV, Traffic, and Community Service
Departments
Attachments: In-Kind Sponsorship Reindeer Run 5K
E. ID-25-1272 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $230.00 from Larry
Nicks on behalf of WWISCAA, Inc. for their Annual Fundraising Banquet
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship WWISCAA, Inc.
Mayor Thompson stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Larry Nicks
on behalf of WWISCAA, Inc. for their Annual Fundraising Banquet in the amount
of $230.00 will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and
resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the
community and charitable interests of the City of Vicksburg.
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the sponsorship in
the amount of $230.00. 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-25-1290 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 on behalf of
Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund, Inc.
for Vicksburg Second Saturday pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section
17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship Vicksburg Second Saturday
Mayor Thompson stated that the sponsorship application submitted by the
Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund, Inc. on
behalf of Vicksburg Second Saturday in the amount of $5,000.00 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 Vicksburg approved the sponsorship in
the amount of $5,000.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and
Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
G. ID-25-1269 Approve the following for payment:
1. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.:
a. Pay App #17 in the amount of $71,674.04 for Water and Sewer
Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives Mobile Home Park
2. Voice of Calvary Ministries for professional services:
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a. Invoice in the amount of $2,800.00 for Housing Consultation and
Education for the month of October 2025
3. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of October
2025:
a. Invoice #163158 in the amount of $58,731.93 for Contract Operations
and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities
b. Invoice #163160 in the amount of $89,618.09 for Contract Operations
and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities
Attachments: CA Pay Application No.17
Invoice Voice of Calvary
Invoices ESG
H. ID-25-1264 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 337429-337770 for
approval.
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-25-1265 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Ms. Stacey Mahoney, of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center was not present.
B. ID-25-1268 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 11-10-2025
Master Copy of the Agenda for November 10, 2025
Jeff Richardson, Director of Community Development, came before the Board to
discuss and request permission to proceed with the cut, cleanup, and demolition
of the following properties:
1. 1011 Bowman Street, PPIN: 018075; Owner: Stevenson, Ernest - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) Original Board Meeting date April 25th,
2024
2. 2704 Oak Street, PPIN: 016649; Owner: Nickerson John L Estate - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) Original Board Meeting date June 25th,
2025
3. 1719 Martin Luther King, PPIN: 019791; Owner: State of MS (Nelson William) -
(Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) Original Board Meeting date July 10th,
2025
4. 1843 Martin Luther King, PPIN: 020555; Owner: Thompson Jimmy O & Mary Lois
Estate - (Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) Original hearing, June 10th,
2024
5. 1916 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN: 020591; Owner: PCM Real Estate LLC - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) Original hearing, June 10th, 2024
6. 2004 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN: 020586; Owner: Walker Lorenzo Estate -
(Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) Original hearing, June 10th, 2024
7. 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN: 028091; Owner: Walker Lorenzo Estate -
(Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) Original hearing June 10th, 2024
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
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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. 1011 Bowman Street, PPIN: 018075; Owner: Stevenson, Ernest - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) -Not complied
2. 2704 Oak Street, PPIN: 016649; Owner: Nickerson John L Estate - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) -Not complied
3. 1719 Martin Luther King, PPIN: 019791; Owner: State of MS (Nelson William) -
(Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris)-Not complied
4. 1843 Martin Luther King, PPIN: 020555; Owner: Thompson Jimmy O & Mary Lois
Estate - (Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) -Not complied
5. 1916 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN: 020591; Owner: PCM Real Estate LLC - (Cut
grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) -Not complied
6. 2004 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN: 020586; Owner: Walker Lorenzo Estate -
(Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris)-Not complied
7. 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd, PPIN: 028091; Owner: Walker Lorenzo Estate -
(Cut grass/weeds, Remove trash & debris) -Not complied
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
C. ID-25-1292 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1.Cedar Hill Tree Removal and Safety Pruning
Attachments: Advertisement-Removal & safety pruning of trees
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for: 1)
Cedar Hill Tree Removal and Safety Pruning. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
D. ID-25-1291 Authorize Mayor to execute FY2026 Emergency Medical Services
Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application
Attachments: EMSOF FY2026
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute FY2026 Emergency
Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
E. ID-25-1288 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with
Mississippi State Fire Academy for Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Aerial -
Field Course training in the amount of $2,000.00
Attachments: VFD Driver-Operator NFPA 1002
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Memorandum of
Understanding with the Mississippi State Fire Academy for Driver/Operator NFPA
1002: Aerial - Field Course training in the amount of $2,000.00. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
F. ID-25-1273 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg to Acquire, by Donation from Dell P. Rogers Certain Real
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Property Located within the City to Improve Summit Ridge Drive and for the
Improvement of any other Infrastructure
Attachments: Resolution Summit Ridge Development Improvements
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to acquire, by donation from Dell P. Rogers,
certain real property located within the City to improve Summit Ridge Drive and
for the improvement of any other infrastructure. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
G. ID-25-1266 Adopt Resolution to Accept Donation from Magdalene Frances Brown in
the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for the benefit of the City of
Vicksburg Sue Roberts Senior Center
Attachments: Resolution Accept donation of Madgalene Frances Brown
MFB Last Will
MFB Last Will
MFB Joinder & Waiver
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt a Resolution to Accept Donation from Magdalene
Frances Brown in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for the benefit of
the City of Vicksburg Sue Roberts Senior Center. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
H. ID-25-1267 Adopt Resolution to Accept Donation from Tractor Supply Company in the
sum of Two Hundred-Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the Vicksburg Police
Department
Attachments: Resolution Accept donation of Tractor Supply Co
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt a Resolution to Accept Donation from Tractor
Supply Company in the sum of Two Hundred-Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the
Vicksburg Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
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. Alderwoman Bailey moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for: Longevity Pay - Water Department (1); Longevity Pay
- Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department (2); Longevity
Pay - Street Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Safety Department (1); Pay
Adjustment - Police Department (28); Pay Adjustment/ Promotion - Inspection
Department (1); Pay Correction - Police Department (1); Extended Medical Leave
Request - Fire Department (1); Suspension - Water Department (1); Suspension -
Fire Department (1); Discussion - Human Resource Personnel Matter; Discussion -
Accounting Personnel Matter
The motion was seconded by Alderman Mayfield. 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 - Water Department (1);
Longevity Pay - Police Department (1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance Department
(2); Longevity Pay - Street Department (1); Pay Adjustment - Safety Department
(1); Pay Adjustment - Police Department (28); Pay Adjustment/ Promotion -
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Inspection Department (1); Pay Correction - Police Department (1); Extended
Medical Leave Request - Fire Department (1); Suspension - Water Department (1);
Suspension - Fire Department (1); Discussion - Human Resource Personnel
Matter; Discussion - Accounting 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, Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson - City Clerk, Jasmine Dillon - Deputy Clerk,
Carla Sullivan-Sanders - Human Resource Director, Kelsey Hicks - Human
Resources/Safety, Larry Burns-Chief of Police
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
A. ID-25-1276 Longevity Pay - Water (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Laborer by changing the
hourly rate from $10.65 to $10.85 (10.05+.20+.20+.20+.20), effective November 4,
2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for five (5)
years of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
B. ID-25-1277 Longevity Pay - Police (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Records Specialist by
changing the hourly rate from $13.60 to13.80 (13.00+ .20+ .20
+.20+.20), effective November 10, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional
$.20 per hour increase for eight (8) years of service. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
C. ID-25-1278 Longevity Pay - Ambulance (2)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Emergency Medical
Services Paramedic by changing the hourly rate from $12.02 to12.12 (12.02+.10),
effective November 13, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per
hour increase for one (1) year of service; Longevity Pay of an Emergency Medical
Services Paramedic by changing the hourly rate from $12.12 to12.22
(12.02+.10+.10), effective November 15, 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
D. ID-25-1279 Longevity Pay - Street (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Truck Driver by changing
the hourly rate from $15.25 to15.45 (14.85+.20+.20
+.20), effective November 16, 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
E. ID-25-1280 Pay Adjustment - Safety (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for an Administrative
Assistant from a current hourly rate of $20.39 to a new hourly rate of $19.39,
effective November 5, 2025. This adjustment is made to remove the $1.00 that
was given per Interim Supervisor Policy. The Supervisor returned to work on
11/5/25. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
F. ID-25-1282 Pay Adjustment - Police (28)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the following Pay Adjustments, effective
November 12, 2025: Pay Adjustment for an Officer (Traffic) from a current hourly
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rate of $22.80 to a new hourly rate of $26.2019; Pay Adjustment for an Officer
from a current hourly rate of $24.07 to a new hourly rate of $24.4394; Pay
Adjustment for an Investigator from a current hourly rate of $24.16 to a new
hourly rate of $27.2019; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate
of $22.60 to a new hourly rate of $24.4394, Pay Adjustment for an Officer
(Juvenile) from a current hourly rate of $21.28 to a new hourly rate of $27.20; Pay
Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate of $21.48 to a new hourly rate
of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate of $22.80 to
a new hourly rate of $26.2019; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current
hourly rate of $21.14 to a new hourly rate of $23.5426; Pay Adjustment for an
Officer from a current hourly rate of $22.78 to a new hourly rate of $24.4394; Pay
Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate of $19.40 to a new hourly rate
of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for a Sergeant from a current hourly rate of $24.54 to
a new hourly rate of $25.5605; Pay Adjustment for an Officer (Traffic) from a
current hourly rate of $22.23 to a new hourly rate of $26.2019; Pay Adjustment for
a Narcotics Officer from a current hourly rate of $20.20 to a new hourly rate of
$27.20; Pay Adjustment for an Investigator from a current hourly rate of $19.40 to
a new hourly rate of $26.2403; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current
hourly rate of $20.20 to a new hourly rate of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for an
Officer (Court) from a current hourly rate of $21.65 to a new hourly rate of
$26.2019; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate of $23.38 to a
new hourly rate of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly
rate of $25.07 to a new hourly rate of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for an Officer
(Court) from a current hourly rate of $23.54 to a new hourly rate of $26.2019; Pay
Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate of $21.68 to a new hourly rate
of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for a Lieutenant from a current hourly rate of $24.39
to a new hourly rate of $26.9058; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current
hourly rate of $21.08 to a new hourly rate of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for a
Sergeant (Investigations) from a current hourly rate of $24.37 to a new hourly rate
of $28.4038; Pay Adjustment for a Sergeant from a current hourly rate of $22.85
to a new hourly rate of $25.5605; Pay Adjustment for a LT/Training from a current
hourly rate of $25.63 to a new hourly rate of $28.8461; Pay Adjustment for an
Officer from a current hourly rate of $19.20 to a new hourly rate of $23.5426; Pay
Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate of $23.92 to a new hourly rate
of $24.4394; Pay Adjustment for an Officer from a current hourly rate of $23.60 to
a new hourly rate of $24.4394. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
G. ID-25-1283 Pay Adjustment/ Promotion - Inspection (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment/Promotion for a Code
Enforcement Administrator at $18.96/hour to a Zoning & Historic Preservation
Administrator at $20.70/hour, effective October 29, 2025. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
H. ID-25-1284 Pay Correction - Police (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for an Lietenant/Traffic from
a current rate of $30.38/hour to a new rate of $32.05/hour, effective October 23,
2025. This adjustment is made to correct the employee's pay. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
I. ID-25-1285 Extended Medical Leave Request - Fire (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Extended Medical Leave request for an
employee for an additional seven (7) months. The employee is still under the
doctor's care and is scheduled for surgery on December 2, 2025. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
J. ID-25-1286 Suspension - Water (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Suspension of a Laborer, effective November
10, 2025. The employee was suspended for two (2) days due to ten (10) tardies
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and six (6) unexcused absences during the pay period of October 15, 2025 to
October 28, 2025. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
K. ID-25-1287 Suspension - Fire (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Suspension of a Captain Paramedic V+ l,
effective November 18-l9 and November 21-22, 2025. The employee was
suspended for Two shifts (48 hours) without pay for Violating the Vicksburg Fire
Department Standard Operating Guidelines 12.3.8 and 12.4.10. Major Violation L.
Making False Statements. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
L. ID-25-1294 Discussion - Human Resource Personnel Matter
A Discussion was held and will continue at the next board meeting on November
17, 2025.
M. ID-25-1295 Discussion - Accounting Personnel Matter
A Discussion was held.
ID-25-1305 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, November 17, 2025, to take up and act upon
any and all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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
Monday, November 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-25-1270 Recognition of Warren Central High School Girls and Boys Swim Team on
Winning the 2025 MHSAA Class II State Championship
B. ID-25-1293 Employee Anniversaries:
1. Five (5) years of service:
a. Christopher Craig - Water (1)
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-25-1275 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Resignation:
a. Street (1)
b. Police (1)
2. Re-Hire:
a. Sewer (1)
b. Police (1)
B. ID-25-1271 Declare the following holidays as City holidays:
1. November 27 & 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving
2. December 25 & 26, 2025 in observance of Christmas
3. January 1& 2, 2026 in observance of New Year's Day
pursuant to Section 3-3-7(1) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Attachments: Holidays
C. ID-25-1274 Approve Additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Lashonda Barnes - Ambulance
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2. Connie Bryan - Police
3. Tyler Sanders - Sewer
D. ID-25-1289 Approve request from Madison Lindsey for:
1. Permission to host The Reindeer Run 5K in Downtown Vicksburg at
Catfish Row on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
2. Assistance from Vicksburg Police, VTV, Traffic, and Community Service
Departments
Attachments: In-Kind Sponsorship Reindeer Run 5K
E. ID-25-1272 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $230.00 from Larry
Nicks on behalf of WWISCAA, Inc. for their Annual Fundraising Banquet
pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship WWISCAA, Inc.
F. ID-25-1290 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 on behalf of
Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Fund, Inc.
for Vicksburg Second Saturday pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section
17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
Attachments: Sponsorship Vicksburg Second Saturday
G. ID-25-1269 Approve the following for payment:
1. Central Asphalt Company, Inc.:
a. Pay App #17 in the amount of $71,674.04 for Water and Sewer
Improvements - Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives Mobile Home Park
2. Voice of Calvary Ministries for professional services:
a. Invoice in the amount of $2,800.00 for Housing Consultation and
Education for the month of October 2025
3. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of October
2025:
a. Invoice #163158 in the amount of $58,731.93 for Contract Operations
and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities
b. Invoice #163160 in the amount of $89,618.09 for Contract Operations
and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities
Attachments: CA Pay Application No.17
Invoice Voice of Calvary
Invoices ESG
H. ID-25-1264 Approve Claims Docket
Routine Agenda:
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda November 10, 2025
A. ID-25-1265 Discuss Southern Cultural Heritage Center Updates
Appearing Stacey Mahoney
B. ID-25-1268 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 11-10-2025
Master Copy of the Agenda for November 10, 2025
Appearing Jeff Richardson
C. ID-25-1292 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for:
1.Cedar Hill Tree Removal and Safety Pruning
Attachments: Advertisement-Removal & safety pruning of trees
Appearing Jeff Richardson
D. ID-25-1291 Authorize Mayor to execute FY2026 Emergency Medical Services
Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant Application
Attachments: EMSOF FY2026
Appearing Chief Trey Martin
E. ID-25-1288 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with
Mississippi State Fire Academy for Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Aerial -
Field Course training in the amount of $2,000.00
Attachments: VFD Driver-Operator NFPA 1002
Appearing Chief Trey Martin
F. ID-25-1273 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Vicksburg to Acquire, by Donation from Dell P. Rogers Certain Real
Property Located within the City to Improve Summit Ridge Drive and for
the Improvement of any other Infrastructure
Attachments: Resolution Summit Ridge Development Improvements
G. ID-25-1266 Adopt Resolution to Accept Donation from Magdalene Frances Brown in
the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for the benefit of the City of
Vicksburg Sue Roberts Senior Center
Attachments: Resolution Accept donation of Madgalene Frances Brown
MFB Last Will
MFB Last Will
MFB Joinder & Waiver
H. ID-25-1267 Adopt Resolution to Accept Donation from Tractor Supply Company in the
sum of Two Hundred-Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the Vicksburg Police
Department
Attachments: Resolution Accept donation of Tractor Supply Co
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda November 10, 2025
Executive Session:
A. ID-25-1276 Longevity Pay - Water (1)
B. ID-25-1277 Longevity Pay - Police (1)
C. ID-25-1278 Longevity Pay - Ambulance (2)
D. ID-25-1279 Longevity Pay - Street (1)
E. ID-25-1280 Pay Adjustment - Safety (1)
F. ID-25-1282 Pay Adjustment - Police (28)
G. ID-25-1283 Pay Adjustment/ Promotion - Inspection (1)
H. ID-25-1284 Pay Correction - Police (1)
I. ID-25-1285 Extended Medical Leave Request - Fire (1)
J. ID-25-1286 Suspension - Water (1)
K. ID-25-1287 Suspension - Fire (1)
L. ID-25-1294 Discussion - Human Resource Personnel Matter
M. ID-25-1295 Discussion - Accounting Personnel Matter
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 17, 2025
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