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, February 17, 2026 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 Kim Nailor, City Attorney Deborah A. Kaiser-Nickson, City Clerk Jasmine Dillon, Deputy Clerk Present: 2- Mayor Willis T. Thompson Alderwoman Vickie Y. Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Thomas Mayfield 3. Board Comments: 4. Adopt Agenda On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Adopt the Agenda, as printed. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield Recognitions: A. ID-26-0206 Employee Anniversaries: 1. Thirty (30) years of service: a. James Tillman - Landscaping Department 2. Twenty-Five (25) years of service: a. Vernon Wolfe - Fire Department Approval of Consent Agenda Items: On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Consent Agenda Items. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield A. ID-26-0193 Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Resignation: a. Police (1) b. Fire (1) c. Traffic (1) 2. Retirement: a. R.O.W (1) 3. Re-Hire: a. Traffic (1) 4. New Hire: City of Vicksburg Page 1 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 a. Parks & Recreation (1) B. ID-26-0208 Approve Additions to Employee Driver's List 1. Sammie Rainey- Traffic 2. Grenesia Yates - Parks & Recreation C. ID-26-0178 Receive Vicksburg Police Department Crime Statistic Report for: 1. January 2026 Attachments: Crime Stat Report D. ID-26-0207 Approve Water and Gas Administration Report Attachments: Water & Gas Administration Report E. ID-26-0210 Approve request from Natalie Burks to block off the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Washington Street for a community block party event on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attachments: Community Block Party F. ID-26-0185 Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Christie Pizzio on behalf of the Young Family Athletic Association dba The Vicksburg Buccaneers for 2026 Youth Football & Cheer Season Pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: Vicksburg Buccaneers W9 YFAA SIGNED YFAA.MAYOR LETTER Mayor Thompson stated that the sponsorship application submitted by Christie Pizzio on behalf of the Young Family Athletic Association dba The Vicksburg Buccaneers for the 2026 Youth Football & Cheer Season in the amount of $500.00 will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the youth and community interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Alderwoman of the City of Vicksburg approved the sponsorship in the amount of $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. G. ID-26-0188 Approve request from The Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center, Inc. for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $5,000.00 Pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended Attachments: The Exchange Club of Vicksburg Mayor Thompson stated that the allocation of matching funds in the amount of $5,000.00 to The Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center, Inc. pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, will bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward advancing the educational and community interests of the City of Vicksburg. The Mayor and Alderwoman of the City of Vicksburg approved the allocation of matching funds in the amount of $5,000.00. The city is authorized pursuant to Section 21-19-65 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. City of Vicksburg Page 2 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 H. ID-26-0179 Approve the following for payment: 1. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of February 2026: a. Invoice #169494 in the amount of $89,618.09 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #169495 in the amount of $58,731.93 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities Attachments: ESG Invoices Routine Agenda: A. ID-26-0180 Discuss Key City December and January Monthly Reports A Discussion was held. B. ID-26-0096 Accept Recommendation of Robert K. Riemann of Engineering Xcellence with Kris Riemann & Associates, PLLC to award bid of Meter Replacement Project for Meter Parts to Core and Main LP in the amount of $1,021,400.00 and Authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement by and between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Core and Main Attachments: Water Meter Replacement Recommendation On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Accept Recommendation of Robert K. Riemann of Engineering Xcellence with Kris Riemann & Associates, PLLC to award bid of Meter Replacement Project for Meter Parts to Core and Main LP in the amount of $1,021,400.00 and Authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement by and between the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Core and Main. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield C. ID-26-0190 Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for: 1. 28 Cubic Yard Grapple Truck Attachments: 28 Cubic Yard Grapple Truck On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Authorize City Clerk to Advertise Sealed Bids and Reverse Auction Purchases for: 1) 28 Cubic Yard Grapple Truck. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield D. ID-26-0192 Approve request from the Purchasing Director on behalf of the Sewer Department to authorize repairs to be performed at the Humane Society Pump Station by Delta Process Equipment in the amount of $10,691.55 Attachments: Letter Delta Process Equip On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve request from the Purchasing Director on behalf of the Sewer Department to authorize repairs to be performed at the Humane Society Pump Station by Delta Process Equipment in the amount of $10,691.55. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey City of Vicksburg Page 3 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield E. ID-26-0186 Authorize Mayor to execute Letter to the USDA-NRCS, Area Engineer to Request a Time Extension for NR264423XXXXC010 - Rifle Range Road Project 5328 related to March 15, 2025 storm Attachments: Request for Time Extension Letter On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Letter to the USDA-NRCS, Area Engineer to Request a Time Extension for NR264423XXXXC010 - Rifle Range Road Project 5328 related to March 15, 2025 storm. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield F. ID-26-0184 Authorize Mayor to execute USDA Notice of Grant and Agreement Award for Bank Stabilization along Hennessey, Old Hwy 80, Pittman Avenue, and Confederate Avenue in the amount of $622,159.73 - (NR264423XXXXC016) 1. Notice of Grant and Agreement Award 2. NOA Signing Checklist Attachments: USDA NOA Signing Checklist On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute USDA Notice of Grant and Agreement Award for Bank Stabilization along Hennessey, Old Hwy 80, Pittman Avenue, and Confederate Avenue in the amount of $622,159.73 - (NR264423XXXXC016) 1) Notice of Grant and Agreement Award 2) NOA Signing Checklist The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield G. ID-26-0211 Approve New Job Description for Ward 2 Operations Field Coordinator (Temporary - 60 Day Pilot) Attachments: Ward 2 Operations Coordinator On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve New Job Description for Ward 2 Operations Field Coordinator (Temporary - 60 Day Pilot). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield H. ID-26-0189 Authorize Mayor to execute Five (5) year Video Solution Subscription Agreement with Digital Ally in the amount of $42,173.20 for four (4) EVO's Dashboard Cameras for the Vicksburg Police Department Attachments: Digital Ally VPD contract On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Five (5) year Video Solution Subscription Agreement with Digital Ally in the amount of $42,173.20 for four (4) EVO's Dashboard Cameras for the Vicksburg Police Department. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield I. ID-26-0181 Authorize Mayor to execute First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Page 4 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 City of Vicksburg, and Central MS-500 Continuum of Care (CoC) Attachments: 1st Amendment Central MS-500 CoC On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, and Central MS-500 Continuum of Care (CoC). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield J. ID-26-0182 Ratify Execution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Execute Declaration of Emergency for Broken Flush Pump at Water Treatment Plant Attachments: ratify declaration water treatment plant water treatment quotation On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Ratify Execution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg to Execute Declaration of Emergency for Broken Flush Pump at Water Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield K. ID-26-0183 Ratify Executed Resolution By the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Urging the Mississippi Legislature to File Legislation on Behalf of the City During the 2026 Session Attachments: ratify resolution for local and private legislation On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Ratify Executed Resolution by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg Urging the Mississippi Legislature to File Legislation on Behalf of the City During the 2026 Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield L. ID-26-0191 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Attachments: RESOLUTION Homeland Security Cyberserurity Cybersecurity Grant On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of an Application to Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield M. ID-26-0212 Authorize Mayor to execute Settlement Statement and Closing Documents with Mike L. Cappaert for the purchase of the airport hangar Attachments: Combined Settlement Statement REVISED Buyer docs On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to voted to Authorize the Mayor to execute Settlement City of Vicksburg Page 5 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 Statement and Closing Documents with Mike L. Cappaert for the purchase of the airport hangar. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield Executive Session: Mayor Thompson moved the Mayor and Alderwoman to go into a closed meeting to determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was seconded by Alderwoman Bailey. Voting aye, Mayor Thompson, Alderwoman Bailey. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously adopted. The Mayor and Alderwoman discussed whether they should go into executive session. Mayor Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for the following Departments: Retro Pay - Police (1); Pay Adjustment - Police (1); Pay Correction - Police (1); Longevity Pay - Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Landscaping Department (1); Longevity Pay - IT Department (1); Rescind Termination - Police (1); Suspension - Ambulance (1); Suspension Pending Termination - Fire Department (1) The motion was seconded by Alderwoman Bailey. Upon vote being taken, the following voted aye: Mayor Thompson, Alderwoman Bailey. The motion was adopted unanimously. The Mayor and Alderwoman announced they would go into executive session to discuss Personnel Action Forms for the following Departments: Retro Pay - Police (1); Pay Adjustment - Police (1); Pay Correction - Police (1); Longevity Pay - Fire Department (1); Longevity Pay - Ambulance (1); Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1); Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1); Longevity Pay - Landscaping Department (1); Longevity Pay - IT Department (1); Rescind Termination - Police (1); Suspension - Ambulance (1); Suspension Pending Termination - Fire Department (1) The Mayor and Alderwoman are now in executive session. Those present at the executive session were Mayor Thompson, Alderwoman Bailey, 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, Deputy Chief of Police-Charlie Hill, Kathryn Truehart-Lieutenant, Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield A. ID-26-0194 Retro Pay - Police (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Retro Pay of a Police Officer. This retroactive payment covers employee's hours during January 21, 2026 to February 3, 2026 while in Field Training with another Officer. The employee worked 82.35 regular hours at the corrected rate of $24.53 per hour; at the time he/she was paid $23.78 per hour, resulting in an underpayment of $61.76. The employee also worked 4.90 overtime hours at the corrected rate of $36.42 per hour; he/she was paid $35.67 per hour, resulting in an underpayment of $5.51. The total retroactive pay due for regular and overtime hours is $67.27. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield B. ID-26-0195 Pay Adjustment - Police (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Pay Adjustment for Police Officer at $23.78/hour to Police Officer/Field Training Officer at $24.53/hour, effective January 21, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 6 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield C. ID-26-0196 Pay Correction - Police (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Pay Correction for Police Officer/Field Training at $24.53/hour to $24.33/hour, effective February 4, 2026. (This is in reference to Item B, ID-26-0195). The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield D. ID-26-0197 Longevity Pay - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Firefighter by changing the hourly rate from $17.41 to $18.91 (17.16+.25+1.50). The employee is entitled to an additional $1.50 per hour increase for twenty-five (25) year(s) of service. effective February 11, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield E. ID-26-0198 Longevity Pay - Ambulance (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of an Emergency Medical Services Paramedic by changing the hourly rate from $12.02 to $12.12 (12.02+.10). The employee is entitled to an additional $.10 per hour increase for one (1) year(s) of service. effective February 19, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield F. ID-26-0199 Longevity Pay - Water & Gas Administration (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Cashier by changing the hourly rate from $10.50 to $10.70 (10.30+.20+.20). The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for two (2) year(s) of service. effective February 21, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield G. ID-26-0200 Longevity Pay - Gas Department (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Laborer by changing the hourly rate from $10.20 to $10.40 (10.00+.20+.20). The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for two (2) year(s) of service, effective February 21, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield H. ID-26-0201 Longevity Pay - Landscaping Department (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Foreman by changing the hourly rate from $15.01 to $17.01 (14.66+.35+2.00). The employee is entitled to an additional $.2.00 per hour increase for thirty (30) year(s) of service. effective February 28, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: City of Vicksburg Page 7 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield I. ID-26-0202 Longevity Pay - IT Department (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Longevity Pay of a Director by changing the hourly rate from $38.5515 to $38.7515 (38.4615+.09+.20). The employee is entitled to an additional $.20 per hour increase for nine (9) year(s) of service. effective March 1, 2026. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield J. ID-26-0203 Rescind Termination - Police (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Rescind Termination of a Police Officer, effective December 24, 2025. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield K. ID-26-0204 Suspension - Ambulance (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Uphold the Suspension of a Lieutenant I (Rescue) The employee was suspended for 48 hours (Six 8-hour days while on light duty) on February 18,19, 20, 23, 24 and 25, 2026 for Violating the City of Vicksburg Fire Department Standard Guidelines 12.3.8 and 12.4.10. Major Violation L. Making False Statements. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield L. ID-26-0205 Suspension Pending Termination - Fire Department (1) On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman voted to Approve the Suspension Pending Termination of a Firefighter for Violating the City of Vicksburg Drug & Alcohol Policy, effective February 10, 2026. The board agreed to suspend the employee for thirty (30) days along with a six (6) month probationary period. The employee must also complete counseling, drug rehabilitation treatment as well as pass a drug test in order to return to work. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote: Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield M. ID-26-0105 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in Executive Session On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, the Mayor and Alderwoman 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: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield Adjournment On motion of Mayor Thompson, seconded by Alderwoman Bailey, and unanimously passed, the Mayor and Alderwoman of the City of Vicksburg adjourned to meet at 10 o’clock a.m., on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to take up and act upon any and all matters that may come before the Board. City of Vicksburg Page 8 Printed on 3/10/2026 Board of Mayor and Aldermen Minutes - Final February 17, 2026 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Aye: 2- Mayor Thompson, and Alderwoman Bailey Absent: 1- Alderman Mayfield City of Vicksburg Page 9 Printed on 3/10/2026