Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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 Tuesday, November 25, 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-25-1307 Presentation of Mosaic Art Piece for Catfish Row Park by Sally McLean and Bowmar 6th Grade Gates Students 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-25-1326 Continue Proclamation of Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors) B. ID-25-1336 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for: 1. October 2025 Attachments: October 2025 Crime Stat Report C. ID-25-1335 Approve request from Mayor Willis Thompson to reserve Motor Coach on December 16, 2025 Attachments: Motor Coach Reservation D. ID-25-1323 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $12,500.00 from Connie Hosemann on behalf of The Community Fund for Vicksburg Four Seasons of the Arts for the 2026 calendar year pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 12/31/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 Attachments: Sponsorship Four Seasons of the Arts Mayor Thompson stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Connie Hosemann on behalf of The Community Fund for Vicksburg Four Seasons of the Arts for the 2026 calendar year in the amount of $12,500.00 will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the cultural and community interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved the sponsorship in the amount of $12,500.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. E. ID-25-1327 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Sealed Bids for: 1. 2025 Automatic Bar Screen Wastewater Treatment Plant 2. Replacement of Water Meters Project 2024 - AMI Meter Parts Attachments: Bid Advertise Bar Screen Wastewater Treament Plant Bid Advertise Replacement of Water Meters F. ID-25-1322 Approve the following for payment: 1. Stantec Consulting for professional services: a. Invoice #2479541 in the amount of $3,977.82 for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 1-3) b. Invoice #2479542 in the amount of $12,216.76 for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 4 & 5) 2. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $56,847.18 for the city's share of 14 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates: October 31, 2025 and November 14, 2025 3. Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport: a. Invoice #4774 in the amount of $48.85 for the month of October 2025 Attachments: Stantec Invoices 911 Payment VTR Invoice G. ID-25-1324 Approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. Cadence Attachments: Trustmark Bank Letter Cadence Bank Letter The City Clerk presented the bank letters: 1. Trustmark, 2. Cadence Bank for approval. H. ID-25-1331 Approve Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Mayor and Treasure 4. Tax Collection 5. Detail Budget 6. Credit Card Attachments: City Sexton 10.2025 Privilege License 10.2025 Mayor & Treasure 10.2025 Credit Card 10.2025 1. The City Clerk presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 12/31/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 for the month of October 2025 as follows: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home - $2,200.00; W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home - $550.00; Glenwood Funeral Home - $125.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $275.00; CJ Williams Mortuary Services - $350.00; Miscellaneous - $525.00. Total burials were 18. Total paid was $4,025.00. 2. The City Clerk presented the Privilege License report for new businesses for the month of October 2025. 3. The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg Police Department in the amount of $94,890.86. 4. The City Clerk presented report for Tax Collections for City taxes from the Warren County Tax Collector for the month of October 2025 5. The City Clerk presented the Detailed Budget report for approval. 6. The City Clerk presented the October 2025 Credit Card report for approval as follows: Administration - $1,393.57. Attachments: Supporting documents following minutes: I. ID-25-1320 Approve Claims Docket The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering:33774-338024 for approval. Routine Agenda: A. ID-25-1281 Discuss Vicksburg Main Street Updates Kim Hopkins came before the board to discuss upcoming updates regarding Main Street. B. ID-25-1325 Discuss Key City October Monthly Report Ryan Kennard & Cole Lacey came before the board to discuss the Key City October monthly report. C. ID-25-1334 Approve Addendum No. 2 dated November 25, 2025 changing the bid opening date from November 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to December 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for Key City Park Lighting Improvements Project (Field #3) Attachments: Addendum #2 Key City Park On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve Addendum No. 2 dated November 25, 2025 changing the bid opening date from November 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to December 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for Key City Park Lighting Improvements Project (Field #3). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey D. ID-25-1353 Authorize Mayor to execute Clinical Affiliation Agreement by and between City of Vicksburg, MS and the affiliates of the clinical site listed on Exhibit A, and the EMS Training School, LLC, dba School of EMS and dba Camsen Career Institute Attachments: School of EMS Affiliation Agreement On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute the Clinical Affiliation Agreement by and between the City of Vicksburg, MS and the affiliates of the clinical site listed on Exhibit A, and the EMS Training School, LLC, dba School of EMS and dba Camsen Career Institute. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey E. ID-25-1329 Approve/ Adopt the following for the Vicksburg Police Department: 1. Secondary Employment Policy for Sworn Personnel (Policy No. 4.25) 2. Secondary Employment Records Release Form City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 12/31/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 Attachments: 4.25 secondary employment policy Secondary Employment Release Form On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve/ Adopt the following for the Vicksburg Police Department: 1) Secondary Employment Policy for Sworn Personnel (Policy No. 4.25); 2) Secondary Employment Records Release Form. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey F. ID-25-1318 Authorize Mayor to Execute Memorandum of Understanding between United Way of West Central Mississippi and City of Vicksburg to provide an In-Kind Donation for the Shop with a Cop Initiative Attachments: MOU United Way On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to Execute Memorandum of Understanding between United Way of West Central Mississippi and City of Vicksburg to provide an In-Kind Donation for the Shop with a Cop Initiative. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey G. ID-25-1321 Adopt Resolution to Provide In-Kind Services to United Way of West Central Mississippi Attachments: Resolution to Provide in kind services to united way On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Resolution to Provide In-Kind Services to United Way of West Central Mississippi. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey H. ID-25-1319 Adopt Resolution to Provide In-Kind Services to Salvation Army Attachments: Resolution Salvation Army In-Kind On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Resolution to Provide In-Kind Services to Salvation Army. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey I. ID-25-1317 Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding between Central MS-500 Continuum of Care (CoC) Collaborative Applicant and City of Vicksburg to provide an in-kind donation for the HUD FY2024 Coordinated Entry Grant Attachments: MOU CoC On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding between Central MS-500 Continuum of Care (CoC) Collaborative Applicant and City of Vicksburg to provide an in-kind donation for the HUD FY2024 Coordinated Entry Grant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey J. ID-25-1330 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract for Professional Services between the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg and Mississippi Community Housing Development Organization Attachments: Contract MS Community Housing Develop Organization On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Contract for Professional Services between the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg and Mississippi Community Housing Development Organization. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 12/31/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey K. ID-25-1332 Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract for Professional Services between the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg and Kimberly Michelle and Associates Attachments: Contract Kimberly Michelle and Associates On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Contract for Professional Services between the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg and Kimberly Michelle and Associates. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey L. ID-25-1338 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the African American Mayors' Association (AAMA) and America Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) for the Nutrition Access, Affordability, and Education Grant Program Attachments: Resolution AAMA-ABFHA On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to the African American Mayors' Association (AAMA) and America Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) for the Nutrition Access, Affordability, and Education Grant Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey M. ID-25-1333 Authorize Mayor to execute Public Awareness Services Proposal with PipeSuite Attachments: Pipeline Public Awareness Proposal On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Public Awareness Services Proposal with PipeSuite. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey N. ID-25-1337 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract for Professional Services with Lucy DeRossette for grant writing services in the amount of $35.00 per hour for initial research of the grant not to exceed ten (10) hours and the sum of $55.00 per hour for grant writing not to exceed seventy-five (75) hours Attachments: Lucy Derossette Contract On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Contract for Professional Services with Lucy DeRossette for grant writing services in the amount of $35.00 per hour for initial research of the grant not to exceed ten (10) hours and the sum of $55.00 per hour for grant writing not to exceed seventy-five (75) hours. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey O. ID-25-1340 Authorize Mayor to execute Reinsurance Rate Proposal with Reunion Health Services Attachments: Reinsurance Proposal On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute the Reinsurance Rate Proposal with Reunion Health Services. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 12/31/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 P. ID-25-1341 Oath of Office - Adrian Reddix - IT Director Attachments: Oath of Office - A. Reddix 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: Department Transfer-Traffic (1); Title Change/Pay Adjustment-Ambulance; Title Change/Pay Adjustment-Recreation; Pay Adjustment-Police (2); Pay Adjustment-Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay-Sewer (1); Longevity Pay-Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay-City Clerk (1); Longevity Pay-Gas (1); Discussion-Personnel Matter; Discussion Vicksburg Police Department 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: Department Transfer-Traffic (1); Title Change/Pay Adjustment-Ambulance; Title Change/Pay Adjustment-Recreation; Pay Adjustment-Police (2); Pay Adjustment-Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay-Sewer (1); Longevity Pay-Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay-City Clerk (1); Longevity Pay-Gas (1); Discussion-Personnel Matter; Discussion Vicksburg Police Department 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-Human Resources Director, Kathryn Truehart-Lieutenant Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey A. ID-25-1342 Department Transfer - Traffic (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve a Department Transfer for a Recreation Maintenance Supervisor at a rate of $25.38 to a Traffic Technician at a rate of $25.38/hour, effective November 26, 2025. This adjustment reflects that the employee is being transferred to the Traffic Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey B. ID-25-1343 Title Change/ Pay Adjustment - Ambulance (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Title Change/Pay Adjustment for Firefighter I at $13.24/hour to an Emergency Medical Technician at $12.02/hour, effective November 26, 2025. This change reflects the employee continuing to work as a Full-Time Emergency Medical Technician. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey C. ID-25-1344 Title Change/ Pay Adjustment - Recreation (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Title Change/Pay Adjustment for Lifeguard at $10.25/hour to a Head Lifeguard/Water Safety Certified at $10.50/hour, effective November 26, 2025. This change reflects the employee being promoted to Head Lifeguard. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 12/31/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 D. ID-25-1345 Pay Adjustment - Police (2) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Officer with a current rate of $25.00/Hour to an Officer-Investigations with a new rate of $27.2019 /hour, effective November 12, 2025. This adjustment reflects the officer's rate of pay to the heretofore approved rate. Employee will receive an additional $1.00 due to being in a specialized division; Pay Adjustment for an Officer with a current rate of $21.53/Hour to a new rate of $24.4394 /hour, effective November 12, 2025. This action Is to bring the officer's rate of pay to the heretofore approved rate. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey E. ID-25-1346 Pay Adjustment - Ambulance (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for Firefighter I at $13.24/hour to a Firefighter/Ambulance II at $14.47/hour, effective November 26, 2025. Change/Remarks: Ambulance Assignment. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey F. ID-25-1347 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 $23.20 to 23.40 (23.00+.20+.20), effective November 29, 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 G. ID-25-1348 Longevity Pay - Ambulance (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Firefighter/Ambulance by changing the hourly rate from $12.12 to12.22 (12.02+.10+.10), effective November 29, 2025. The employee is entitled to an additional $.10 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 H. ID-25-1349 Longevity Pay - City Clerk (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Deputy Clerk by changing the hourly rate from $19.23 to19.43 (19.23+.20), effective November 29, 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 I. ID-25-1350 Longevity Pay - Gas (1) On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Deputy Clerk by changing the hourly rate from $10.96 to 11.16(10.56+.20+.20+.20), effective November 30, 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 J. ID-25-1351 Discussion - Personnel Matter A Discussion was held. K. ID-25-1352 Discussion - Vicksburg Police Department A Discussion was held. ID-25-1376 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by, Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 12/31/2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 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 Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, December 1, 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 12/31/2025