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Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Regular Meeting

Vicksburg, MS · November 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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 11/17/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 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: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 11/17/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 11/17/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 11/17/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 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 - City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 11/17/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 11/17/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 11/17/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 11/17/2025

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 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 City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 11/10/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting Agenda November 10, 2025 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: City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 11/10/2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 11/10/2025 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 City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 11/10/2025

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