Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · February 2, 2026
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, February 2, 2026 10:00 AM Robert M. Walker Building
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Chief Larry Burns.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy Chief Tommy Curtis
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 amended. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
A. ID-26-0140 Discussion with Interim Public Work Director
Recognitions:
A. ID-26-0093 Proclamation - Recognizing February as National Teen Dating Violence
Awareness Month
Attachments: Teen Dating Proclamation
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-26-0125 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Retirement:
a. Sewer (1)
2. Resignation:
a. Parks & Recreation (1)
b. Vehicle Maintenance (1)
3. New Hire:
a. VTV (1)
B. ID-26-0119 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. December 24, 2025
2. January 5, 2026
3. January 7, 2026
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4. January 9, 2026
C. ID-26-0137 Approve Additions to Employee Driver's List
1. Joshua Hughes- VTV
D. ID-26-0092 Declare Monday, February 16, 2026 a City Holiday in Observance of
Presidents' Day
E. ID-26-0116 Ratify Mayor's execution of Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to
Winter Storm
Attachments: Proclamtion of Local Emergency-Winter Storm
F. ID-26-0141 Approve request for a full page advertisement from Bridges 2 Somewhere
& Eta Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in the amount of
$275.00 for The Brother Carter G. Woodson Centennial Honors Brunch on
February 21, 2026
Attachments: Booklet Black History Honors Brunch
Bridges to Somewhere W9 CGW Honors Brunch
Black History CGW Honors Brunch
SPONSORSHIP B2S Omega Psi Phi
Mayor Thompson stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Bridges 2
Somewhere & Eta Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for a full page
advertisement in The Brother Carter G. Woodson Centennial Honors Brunch on
February 21, 2026 in the amount of $275.00 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 $275.00. 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-26-0110 Authorize the following issuance of requisition numbers:
1. 2602700 in the amount of $14,399.00 written to Patriot Motorsports from
Vicksburg, MS, for a Turf Tiger II, 61' Velocity Plus for the Right of Way
Department (State Contract #8200079646)
2. 2602703 in the amount of $5,600.24 written to CDW-G from Chicago, IL,
for the Veeam Data Subscription License for the Information Technology
Department (State Contract #EPL4599)
Attachments: Requisition #2602700
Requisition #2602703
H. ID-26-0111 Approve the following for payment:
1. Stantec Consulting for professional services:
a. Invoice #2509328 in the amount of $546.19 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 1-3)
b. Invoice #2509329 in the amount of $1,057.69 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 4 & 5)
Attachments: Stantec Invoices
I. ID-26-0115 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering: 339014-339021 for
approval.
Routine Agenda:
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A. ID-26-0122 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
Ms. Donna Gray, of the Vicksburg Convention Center, came before the Board to
inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg Convention Center for
the month of February 2026 and invited the public to attend. The Mayor and
Aldermen thanked Ms. Gray for attending the meeting.
B. ID-26-0121 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates
Ms. Laura Beth Strickland, of the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, came
before the Board to inform the public of the upcoming events at the Vicksburg
Convention & Visitors Bureau for the month of February 2026 and invited the
public to attend. The Mayor and Aldermen thanked Ms. Strickland for attending
the meeting
C. ID-26-0097 Accept recommendation of Edwin K. Dedeaux of Allen & Hoshall to award
the bid of 2025 Automatic Bar Screen to Hemphill Construction Company,
Inc. in the amount of $515,000.00
Attachments: A&H Letter of recommendation-Automatic Bar Screen
A&H Tabulation of Bids-Automatic Bar Screen
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by, Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Accept the recommendation of Edwin K. Dedeaux of
Allen & Hoshall to award the bid of 2025 Automatic Bar Screen to Hemphill
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $515,000.00. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
D. ID-26-0112 Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for One (1) DCX
5000 Desktop Controller to Sansom Equipment, of Mobile, Alabama in the
amount of $174,974.00
Attachments: Bid Award-DCX 5000 Desktop Controller
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for
One (1) DCX 5000 Desktop Controller to Sansom Equipment, of Mobile, Alabama
in the amount of $174,974.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
E. ID-26-0095 Accept recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of
Vicksburg a request from 4S Properties LLC to rezone 3401 Highway 61
South, PPIN 12726 and 3505 Highway 61 South, PPIN 11136 from C-4
General Commercial to MX-1 Mixed Use Residential, as provided by
Ordinance No. 71-8 of the Code Of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg as
amended.
Attachments: Zoning Minutes
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by, Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals of the City of Vicksburg a request from 4S Properties LLC to rezone 3401
Highway 61 South, PPIN 12726 and 3505 Highway 61 South, PPIN 11136 from C-4
General Commercial to MX-1 Mixed Use Residential, as provided by Ordinance
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No. 71-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg as amended. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
F. ID-26-0118 Authorize Mayor to execute letter terminating Administrative Services
Agreement and Amendments with PayFlex effective March 3, 2026
Attachments: PayFlex Admin Services Agreement Termination Letter
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute letter terminating
Administrative Services Agreement and Amendments with PayFlex effective
March 3, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
G. ID-26-0109 Approve renewal quote with Applied Technology Group, LLC for
SentinelOne in the amount of $28,500.00
Attachments: VICK-MS Quotation14298-1
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve renewal quote with Applied Technology Group,
LLC for SentinelOne in the amount of $28,500.00. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
H. ID-26-0113 Approve/ Adopt the following for the Vicksburg Police Department:
1. Social Networking (Policy No. 3.21) (Revised)
Attachments: VPD Social Media Policy
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) Social Networking (Policy No. 3.21) (Revised). The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
I. ID-26-0114 Approve/ Adopt the following for the Vicksburg Police Department:
1. Dissemination of Harmful Information (Policy No. 3.24)
Attachments: VPD Dissemination of Harmful Information Policy
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) Dissemination of Harmful Information (Policy No. 3.24). The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
J. ID-26-0139 Approve Request from Chief Larry Burns of the Vicksburg Police
Department to purchase twenty (20) License Plate Readers (LPR) in the
amount of $31,500 which will be reimbursed back to the City of Vicksburg
through a grant from the Office of Homeland Security
Attachments: VPD License Plate Reader
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve Request from Chief Larry Burns of the Vicksburg
Police Department to purchase twenty (20) License Plate Readers (LPR) in the
amount of $31,500 which will be reimbursed back to the City of Vicksburg through
a grant from the Office of Homeland Security. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
K. ID-26-0124 Accept Proclamation of Governor's Executive Order to extend the property
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tax payment deadline to March 3, 2026 due to the State of Emergency
issued on January 22, 2026 as a result of expected prolonged freezing
temperatures and winter weather, including sleet, freezing rain, and ice
beginning on January 23, 2026 and continuing through January 27, 2026
Attachments: Proclamation Extend Ad Valorem Penalty
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Accept the Proclamation of Governor's Executive Order to
extend the property tax payment deadline to March 3, 2026 due to the State of
Emergency issued on January 22, 2026 as a result of expected prolonged
freezing temperatures and winter weather, including sleet, freezing rain, and ice
beginning on January 23, 2026 and continuing through January 27, 2026. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
L. ID-26-0094 Authorize Mayor to execute Task Order #11 to General Services
Agreement (GSA), dated November 7, 2023 with Neel-Schaffer to provide
professional services for review of petitions, study of traffic volumes/
speeds, and final recommendations in accordance with the City's newly
adopted Speed Hump Ordinance to initially include up to four (4) streets for
a fixed fee of $15,380.00
Attachments: COV_Traffic Calming Task Order #11
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Task Order #11 to
General Services Agreement (GSA), dated November 7, 2023 with Neel-Schaffer
to provide professional services for review of petitions, study of traffic volumes/
speeds, and final recommendations in accordance with the City’s newly adopted
Speed Hump Ordinance to initially include up to four (4) streets for a fixed fee of
$15,380.00. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
M. ID-26-0098 Authorize Mayor to execute Stop Loss Insurance Policy Application with
Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Insurance Company
Attachments: Stop Loss Insurance Policy Application
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Stop Loss Insurance
Policy Application with Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Insurance
Company. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
N. ID-26-0108 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement with Ellis, Dees, Sadler,
& Nasif, P.C. for title examination, document preparation, and closing
regarding property located at Warren County Tax Parcel 129 37 2291
000201 PPIN 22961
Attachments: Ellis, Dees, Sadler, & Nasif, P.C. Engagement Letter
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by, Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement
with Ellis, Dees, Sadler, & Nasif, P.C. for title examination, document
preparation, and closing regarding property located at Warren County Tax
Parcel 129 37 2291 000201 PPIN 22961. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
O. ID-26-0117 Ratify Mayor's execution on January 29, 2026 of letter request to United
States Senator Roger Wicker for approval of the Water Resources
Development Act Application
Attachments: WRDA Application
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Ratify the Mayor's execution on January 29, 2026 of letter
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request to United States Senator Roger Wicker for approval of the Water
Resources Development Act Application. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
P. ID-26-0123 Ratify Mayor's execution of Addendum to Contract for the Sale and
Purchase of Real Estate by and between Mike L. Cappaert by and through
his Power of Attorney, Patty Cappaert and the City of Vicksburg
Attachments: Addendum to Mike L. Cappaert Contract
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Ratify the Mayor's execution of Addendum to Contract for
the Sale and Purchase of Real Estate by and between Mike L. Cappaert by and
through his Power of Attorney, Patty Cappaert and the City of Vicksburg. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
Q. ID-26-0120 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract by and between H & H Electrical LLC
and the City of Vicksburg
Attachments: H&H Electrical Contract
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Contract by and between
H & H Electrical LLC and the City of Vicksburg. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
R. ID-26-0142 Approve request from Parks & Recreation Director, Roosevelt Brown to
change the Gertrude A. Young Jackson Street Community Center hours of
operations from 8am-8pm to 10am-8pm Monday - Friday and 10am-3pm
on Saturdays effective March 1, 2026
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the request from Parks & Recreation Director,
Roosevelt Brown to change the Gertrude A. Young Jackson Street Community
Center hours of operations from 8am-8pm to 10am-8pm Monday - Friday and
10am-3pm on Saturdays effective March 1, 2026. 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 the following Departments: Pay Adjustment - IT (1);
Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Gas (1); Longevity Pay
- Street (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1); Longevity Pay -
Accounting (1); Longevity Pay - Airport (1); Title Change - Parks & Recreation (1);
Suspension - Police (1); Discussion - Police; Discussion - Parks & Recreation;
Discussion - Economic Development
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 the following Departments: Pay Adjustment -
IT (1); Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1); Longevity Pay - Gas (1);
Longevity Pay - Street (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1);
Longevity Pay - Accounting (1); Longevity Pay - Airport (1); Title Change - Parks &
Recreation (1); Suspension - Police (1); Discussion - Police; Discussion - Parks &
Recreation; Discussion - Economic Development
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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,
Larry Burns-Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police-Tommy Curtis, Deputy Chief of
Police-Charlie Hill
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
A. ID-26-0126 Pay Adjustment - IT (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for a Computer Specialist
from a current rate of $21.41/hour to a new rate of $23.41/hour, effective January
21, 2026. This adjustment is this action is to bring the employee"s pay up to the
standard for his/her position. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
B. ID-26-0127 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Carpenter by changing
the hourly rate from $18.00 to $18.20 (18.00 + .20), effective January 23, 2206. The
employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for one (1) year of
service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
C. ID-26-0128 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 Foreman by changing the
hourly rate from $14.47 to $14.67 (13.98+.09+,20+.20+.20), effective February 8,
2026. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for nine (9)
year(s) of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
D. ID-26-0129 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 Equipment Operator by
changing the hourly rate from $15.45 to 15.65 (15.05+.20+.20+.20), effective
February 9, 2026. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour
increase for three (3) year(s) of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
E. ID-26-0130 Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Cashier by changing the
hourly rate from $14.51 to 14.71 (13.91+.20+.20+.20+.20), effective February 9,
2026. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for four (4)
year(s) of service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
F. ID-26-0131 Longevity Pay - Accounting (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Projects/Grants Finance
Manager by changing the hourly rate from $22.24 to 22.44 (21.64+.20+.20+.20+.20),
effective February 9, 2026. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per
hour increase for four (4) year(s) of service. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
G. ID-26-0132 Longevity Pay - Airport (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Administrative Assistant
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by changing the hourly rate from $16.32 to $16.52 (15.72+.20+.20+.20+.20),
effective February 9, 2026. The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per
hour increase for four (4) year(s) of service. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
H. ID-26-0133 Title Change - Parks & Recreation (1)
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Title Change for an Official at $45.00/hour to
Umpire in Charge at $45.00/hour, effective February 4, 2026. The employee will
receive $5.00 per Umpire/per game that is scheduled. If he/she Umpires the game
the rate will be $50.00 (45.00+5.00). The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
I. ID-26-0134 Suspension - Police (1)
On motion of Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Approve the Suspension of an Officer, effective February
4, 2026. The employee was suspended for five (5) days due to the Violation of
Policy and Procedures A. 5.074 Body-Worn Cameras. The board will uphold the
policy of five (5) day suspension. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey
J. ID-26-0135 Discussion - Police
A Discussion was held.
K. ID-26-0136 Discussion - Parks & Recreation
A Discussion was held.
L. ID-26-0138 Discussion - Economic Development
A Discussion was held.
M. ID-26-0103 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 Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by, Alderman Mayfield, and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet at 10 o’clock a.m., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 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, February 2, 2026 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
A. ID-26-0140 Discussion with Interim Public Work Director
Appearing Steve Williams
Recognitions:
A. ID-26-0093 Proclamation - Recognizing February as National Teen Dating Violence
Awareness Month
Attachments: Teen Dating Proclamation
Appearing Natasha James
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. ID-26-0125 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms:
1. Retirement:
a. Sewer (1)
2. Resignation:
a. Parks & Recreation (1)
b. Vehicle Maintenance (1)
3. New Hire:
a. VTV (1)
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B. ID-26-0119 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. December 24, 2025
2. January 5, 2026
3. January 7, 2026
4. January 9, 2026
C. ID-26-0137 Approve Additions to Employee Driver's List
1. Joshua Hughes- VTV
D. ID-26-0092 Declare Monday, February 16, 2026 a City Holiday in Observance of
Presidents' Day
E. ID-26-0116 Ratify Mayor's execution of Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to
Winter Storm
Attachments: Proclamtion of Local Emergency-Winter Storm
F. ID-26-0141 Approve request for a full page advertisement from Bridges 2 Somewhere
& Eta Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in the amount of
$275.00 for The Brother Carter G. Woodson Centennial Honors Brunch on
February 21, 2026
Attachments: Booklet Black History Honors Brunch
Bridges to Somewhere W9 CGW Honors Brunch
Black History CGW Honors Brunch
SPONSORSHIP B2S Omega Psi Phi
G. ID-26-0110 Authorize the following issuance of requisition numbers:
1. 2602700 in the amount of $14,399.00 written to Patriot Motorsports from
Vicksburg, MS, for a Turf Tiger II, 61' Velocity Plus for the Right of Way
Department (State Contract #8200079646)
2. 2602703 in the amount of $5,600.24 written to CDW-G from Chicago,
IL, for the Veeam Data Subscription License for the Information
Technology Department (State Contract #EPL4599)
Attachments: Requisition #2602700
Requisition #2602703
H. ID-26-0111 Approve the following for payment:
1. Stantec Consulting for professional services:
a. Invoice #2509328 in the amount of $546.19 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 1-3)
b. Invoice #2509329 in the amount of $1,057.69 for Fisher Ferry Bridge
Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 4 & 5)
Attachments: Stantec Invoices
I. ID-26-0115 Approve Claims Docket
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Routine Agenda:
A. ID-26-0122 Discuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates
Appearing Donna Gray
B. ID-26-0121 Discuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates
Appearing Laura Beth Strickland
C. ID-26-0097 Accept recommendation of Edwin K. Dedeaux of Allen & Hoshall to award
the bid of 2025 Automatic Bar Screen to Hemphill Construction Company,
Inc. in the amount of $515,000.00
Attachments: A&H Letter of recommendation-Automatic Bar Screen
A&H Tabulation of Bids-Automatic Bar Screen
D. ID-26-0112 Award Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for One (1) DCX
5000 Desktop Controller to Sansom Equipment, of Mobile, Alabama in the
amount of $174,974.00
Attachments: Bid Award-DCX 5000 Desktop Controller
Appearing Tara Brown
E. ID-26-0095 Accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of
Vicksburg a request from 4S Properties LLC to rezone 3401 Highway 61
South, PPIN 12726 and 3505 Highway 61 South, PPIN 11136 from C-4
General Commercial to MX-1 Mixed Use Residential, as provided by
Ordinance No. 71-8 of the Code Of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg as
amended.
Attachments: Zoning Minutes
Appearing Jeff Richardson
F. ID-26-0118 Authorize Mayor to execute letter terminating Administrative Services
Agreement and Amendments with PayFlex effective March 3, 2026
Attachments: PayFlex Admin Services Agreement Termination Letter
Appearing Anessia Steward-Martin
G. ID-26-0109 Approve renewal quote with Applied Technology Group, LLC for
SentinelOne in the amount of $28,500.00
Attachments: VICK-MS Quotation14298-1
Appearing Adrian Reddix
H. ID-26-0113 Approve/ Adopt the following for the Vicksburg Police Department:
1. Social Networking (Policy No. 3.21) (Revised)
Attachments: VPD Social Media Policy
Appearing Chief Larry Burns
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I. ID-26-0114 Approve/ Adopt the following for the Vicksburg Police Department:
1. Dissemination of Harmful Information (Policy No. 3.24)
Attachments: VPD Dissemination of Harmful Information Policy
Appearing Chief Larry Burns
J. ID-26-0139 Approve Request from Chief Larry Burns of the Vicksburg Police
Department to purchase twenty (20) License Plate Readers (LPR) in the
amount of $31,500 which will be reimbursed back to the City of Vicksburg
through a grant from the Office of Homeland Security
Attachments: VPD License Plate Reader
Appearing Chief Larry Burns
K. ID-26-0124 Accept Proclamation of Governor's Executive Order to extend the property
tax payment deadline to March 3, 2026 due to the State of Emergency
issued on January 22, 2026 as a result of expected prolonged freezing
temperatures and winter weather, including sleet, freezing rain, and ice
beginning on January 23, 2026 and continuing through January 27, 2026
Attachments: Proclamation Extend Ad Valorem Penalty
L. ID-26-0094 Authorize Mayor to execute Task Order #11 to General Services
Agreement (GSA), dated November 7, 2023 with Neel-Schaffer to provide
professional services for review of petitions, study of traffic volumes/
speeds, and final recommendations in accordance with the City's newly
adopted Speed Hump Ordinance to initially include up to four (4) streets for
a fixed fee of $15,380.00
Attachments: COV_Traffic Calming Task Order #11
M. ID-26-0098 Authorize Mayor to execute Stop Loss Insurance Policy Application with
Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Insurance Company
Attachments: Stop Loss Insurance Policy Application
N. ID-26-0108 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter of Engagement with Ellis, Dees, Sadler,
& Nasif, P.C. for title examination, document preparation, and closing
regarding property located at Warren County Tax Parcel 129 37 2291
000201 PPIN 22961
Attachments: Ellis, Dees, Sadler, & Nasif, P.C. Engagement Letter
O. ID-26-0117 Ratify Mayor's execution on January 29, 2026 of letter request to United
States Senator Roger Wicker for approval of the Water Resources
Development Act Application
Attachments: WRDA Application
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P. ID-26-0123 Ratify Mayor's execution of Addendum to Contract for the Sale and
Purchase of Real Estate by and between Mike L. Cappaert by and through
his Power of Attorney, Patty Cappaert and the City of Vicksburg
Attachments: Addendum to Mike L. Cappaert Contract
Q. ID-26-0120 Authorize Mayor to execute Contract by and between H & H Electrical LLC
and the City of Vicksburg
Attachments: H&H Electrical Contract
Executive Session:
A. ID-26-0126 Pay Adjustment - IT (1)
B. ID-26-0127 Longevity Pay - Building Maintenance (1)
C. ID-26-0128 Longevity Pay - Gas (1)
D. ID-26-0129 Longevity Pay - Street (1)
E. ID-26-0130 Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1)
F. ID-26-0131 Longevity Pay - Accounting (1)
G. ID-26-0132 Longevity Pay - Airport (1)
H. ID-26-0133 Title Change - Parks & Recreation (1)
I. ID-26-0134 Suspension - Police (1)
J. ID-26-0135 Discussion - Police
K. ID-26-0136 Discussion - Parks & Recreation
L. ID-26-0138 Discussion - Economic Development
Adjournment
Next Adjourned Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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