Vicksburg public meetings in 2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review several infrastructure and community funding requests. Items include payments for sewer assessments, park improvements, and 911 emergency dispatcher salaries. The board will also consider resolutions regarding historical museum funding and cemetery maintenance.

• $225,206.38 pay application for Sewer Assessment Program repairs
• $165,450 contract award for Washington Street Park updates
• $54,001.30 payment for 911 emergency dispatcher salaries and benefits
• $17,550 fund allocation to Vicksburg Four Seasons of the Arts
• $2,500 sponsorship request for MLK Birthday Memorial Committee

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several infrastructure payments, including $225,206.38 for sewer repairs and $165,450 for Washington Street Park updates. They also authorized ARPA funding for affordable housing and Rainbow Farms, Inc. Additionally, the board declared two properties public menaces to health and safety.

• Approved $225,206.38 for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 4 Repair (2-0)
• Awarded $165,450 contract for Washington Street Park Updates to Fordice Construction Company (2-0)
• Authorized ARPA grant for affordable housing (2-0)
• Authorized $2,000 ARPA contract for Rainbow Farms, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $17,550 for Community Fund for Vicksburg Four Seasons of the Arts (2-0)
• Declared 1337 Wood St and 2624 Washington St public menaces (2-0)
• Approved professional engineering agreement with Neel-Schaffer for Levee Street Extension (2-0)
• Approved new part-time Civilian Crime Scene Technician position (2-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing several invoices for city projects, including water treatment plant facilities and road improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel actions, sponsorship requests, and the receipt of sealed bids for park and pedestrian crossing projects.

• $199,222.60 payment to Central Asphalt Company for the Farmer Street/Clover Lane Project
• ESG invoices totaling $134,930.00 for water and waste water treatment plant facilities
• $10,421.10 refund to the Mississippi State Treasurer regarding Crestline Culvert Project overpayment
• $15,000 allocation request from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Sealed bids received for Levee Street Pedestrian Rail Crossing and Washington Street Park Updates

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized several fund transfers to the General Fund and adopted budget amendments. They also approved various personnel pay adjustments, promotions, and sponsorship payments.

• Authorized fund transfers totaling $1,421,142.64 to the General Fund (3-0)
• Adopted Budget Amendments for December 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $6,500 sponsorship for Make-A-Wish Mississippi (2-0)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Mississippi Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (2-0)
• Approved $15,000 semi-annual allocation for Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (2-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property and Quitclaim Deed to Chandria Murrell (3-0)
• Referred bids for Levee Street Pedestrian Rail Crossing and Washington Street Park Updates to consultants (3-0)
• Approved multiple personnel pay adjustments, promotions, and one termination (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved tax abatements for two properties and authorized payments for airport and road projects. The board also approved several personnel pay adjustments and a contract for lime sludge disposal.

• Approved final tax abatement for 1312 Washington Street (3-0)
• Approved conditional redevelopment tax abatement for Eastbank Apartments, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $760,868.54 in payments to Hemphill Construction Company for Iowa Avenue project (3-0)
• Approved $39,902.05 payment and close-out documents for Vicksburg Municipal Airport runway project (3-0)
• Authorized contract for lime sludge disposal with Falco Chemical, Inc. (3-0)
• Referred $500 bid from P.D. HOMES, LLC for Bowmar Avenue property to Selection Committee (3-0)
• Approved budget amendments for December 9, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved 15 pay adjustments and 3 longevity pay increases for police, ambulance, and court staff (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several infrastructure payments, including cemetery street repaving and convention center upgrades. The agenda also includes authorizing Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions and reviewing airport drainage funding requests. A public hearing is scheduled to determine if a specific property constitutes a public menace.

• $153,107.80 for Cedar Hill Cemetery Street repaving
• $140,022.40 for Vicksburg Convention Center finish upgrades
• $234,992.00 for Natural Gas Cathodic Protection
• $53,665.50 for Microsoft Office 365 yearly subscriptions
• Public hearing regarding property identified as a public menace

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved multiple payments for road and levee projects, authorized traffic counts at four locations, and declared 914 Polk Street a public menace for demolition. They also approved several personnel pay adjustments and promotions.

• Declared 914 Polk Street a public menace and authorized demolition (3-0)
• Approved $140,022.40 payment to Craft Croswell for Convention Center upgrades (3-0)
• Approved $153,107.80 and $21,308.50 payments to Central Asphalt for cemetery repaving (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute contract with United Way for $2,500.00 in ARPA funding (3-0)
• Authorized Neel-Schaffer to perform traffic counts at four locations (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with Allen & Hoshall for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (3-0)
• Approved $5,000.00 sponsorship for Les Soeurs Charmantes Social and Civic Club (3-0)
• Approved $1,000.00 sponsorship for Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a $295,658.27 transfer from American Rescue Plan funds to the Water & Gas Account. The agenda also includes approving 911 dispatcher salary payments and various event sponsorships. Additionally, the board will review police department schedule adjustments and new animal shelter construction bids.

• $295,658.27 transfer from American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas Account
• $46,959.87 payment for 911 dispatcher salaries and benefits
• $90,953.00 progress payment to Central Asphalt Company for erosion control
• Re-advertising bids for the construction of a new animal shelter
• Temporary adjustments to Vicksburg Police Department schedule and pay scale

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen declared two properties public menaces and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean, and demolish them. The board also approved several sponsorship payments and a resolution to adjust the Vicksburg Police Department's pay scale and schedule.

• Declared 1201 South Street and 2624 Washington Street public menaces and authorized demolition (3-0)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for River City Toy Fest, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for 13th Annual Chili for Children Cook-Off (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 advertisement for Annual New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball (3-0)
• Approved $90,953 payment to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for erosion control project (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to declare property surplus and authorize sale to Robert and Barbara Hubbard (3-0)
• Adopted resolution for temporary adjustments to Vicksburg Police Department pay scale and schedule (3-0)
• Approved $46,959.87 for E-911 dispatcher salaries and benefits (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review several infrastructure contracts, including street paving and erosion control projects. The agenda also includes authorizing software procurement for the IT Department's camera project and approving special assessments for property clearing. Additionally, the Board will consider personnel actions and utility service amendments.

• $911,585.00 contract with Central Asphalt Co., Inc. for 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 1
• $359,418.50 contract with Fordice Construction for Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street erosion control
• $20,900.00 for Cloud Base Software for the IT Department Camera Project
• Special assessments for demolition and site clearing at 1415 Jackson Street, 1530 James E. Stirgus, Sr. Street, and 1216 Fayette Street
• $35,150.00 payment to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for Farmer Street and Clover Lane stabilization

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several infrastructure contracts, including street paving and erosion control. They also authorized special assessments for lot clearing at three properties and approved various personnel actions.

• Approved $911,585 contract with Central Asphalt Co., Inc. for 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 1 (3-0)
• Approved $359,418.50 and $23,807.50 contracts with Fordice Construction for erosion control projects (3-0)
• Approved $20,900 requisition to Project NOLA for IT Department camera project software (3-0)
• Adopted resolutions for special assessments to cut, clean, and demolish 1415 Jackson St, 1530 James E. Stirgus, Sr. St, and 1216 Fayette St (3-0)
• Approved $35,150 progress estimate to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for Farmer Street and Clover Lane stabilization (3-0)
• Authorized amendments to service agreements with ESG Operations, LLC for water and wastewater treatment facilities (3-0)
• Appointed Kendra Reed and Julie Patton Johnson to the Vicksburg Convention Center Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved personnel pay corrections and status changes for Ambulance, Sewer, and Fire departments (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing several infrastructure projects and financial requests. This includes authorizing bids for park updates and water treatment chemicals, as well as approving a new IT computer requisition. The meeting also involves discussions on budget amendments and environmental grant applications.

• $214,730.56 grant contract award for the Constitution Firehouse Gallery Project
• New $30,929.10 requisition for IT Department computers from Dell Marketing LP SLG Sales
• $3,066.00 sponsorship request for the Southern Soul Classic Party Post-Game Concert
• Advertising bids for Washington Street Park updates and Levee Street improvements
• $1,650.00 advertising contract with Bluffs and Bayous Magazine

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several event sponsorships for the Alcorn State vs. Jackson State games and authorized a grant for the Constitution Firehouse Gallery Project. They also declared three properties public menaces and approved various personnel pay adjustments.

• Approved $214,730.56 grant for Constitution Firehouse Gallery Project (3-0)
• Approved $17,777.00 sponsorship for Alcorn State vs. Jackson State Pep Rally (3-0)
• Approved $3,066.00 sponsorship for Southern Soul Classic Party Post-Game Concert (3-0)
• Approved $1,500.00 sponsorship for Soul Bowl Block party (3-0)
• Declared 2624 Ken Karyl Ave, 2626 Ken Karyl Ave, and 1600 Lane St public menaces (3-0)
• Authorized FY23 Brownfield Cleanup Grant application for US Rubber Property (3-0)
• Approved Construction Engineering & Inspection contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Wheels on the Hills Cycling Route (3-0)
• Declared Bowmar Avenue (PPIN 006214) real property surplus (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review several large expenditures, including infrastructure projects and new department vehicles. The agenda also includes approving fund allocations for Warren County and various community sponsorships.

• Awarding $911,585.00 to Central Asphalt, Inc. for the 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 1
• Authorizing vehicle purchases including $142,362.00 for three Ford F-450 trucks and $67,800.00 for two police Chargers
• Approving a $35,000.00 fund allocation to the Community Council of Warren County
• Authorizing $29,160.60 for thirty Dell Optiplex 7090 computers for the IT Department
• Adopting a resolution in support of a new stadium for Jackson State University

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a street paving contract for Group 1 and authorized several vehicle and equipment purchases. The Board also declared three properties a public menace and approved various personnel pay adjustments and sponsorships.

• Awarded 2022 Street Paving Project - Group 1 to Central Asphalt, Inc. for $911,585.00
• Approved $142,362.00 for three 2023 Ford F-450 Crew Trucks for Sewer Department
• Approved $67,800.00 for two 2023 Chargers for Police Department
• Approved $42,112.00 for one 2023 Ram 1500 for Park and Recreation Maintenance
• Approved $41,840.00 for one 2023 Ram 1500 for Animal Control Department
• Declared 1201 Clay St and 1843 Martin Luther King Blvd public menaces (618 Farmer St granted 30-day extension)
• Authorized $52,311.00 for Microsoft Office 365 Yearly Subscription for IT Department
• Approved $35,000.00 allocation to Community Council of Warren County for frail elderly

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several infrastructure contracts, including erosion control projects and a new fire department platform purchase. The agenda also includes an ordinance for boring operations and a proposal for ambulance rate increases. Additionally, the board will review agreements for monitoring cameras in local housing complexes.

• $1,592,413.00 purchase of an E-ONE HP100 platform and equipment for the Fire Department
• $359,418.50 contract for erosion control on Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street
• Ordinance establishing regulations for boring operations within Vicksburg
• Proposal for an ambulance rate increase
• Agreement to install monitoring cameras in several local housing complexes

The Board approved a $1,592,413 purchase for a new fire department platform quint and awarded erosion control contracts totaling $382,842.50. The Board also declared several properties public menaces and approved an ambulance rate increase.

• Approved $1,592,413 purchase of E-ONE HP100 Rear Mount Platform Quint from Sunbelt Fire, Inc. (2-0)
• Awarded $359,418.50 erosion control contract for Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street to Fordice Construction Company (2-0)
• Awarded $23,424.00 Crestline Lane Culvert contract to Maynord Landscaping Company, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved Proposal for Ambulance Rate Increase (2-0)
• Declared 11 properties public menaces and authorized cutting, cleaning, or demolition (2-0)
• Adopted ordinance regulating boring operations within the city (2-0)
• Approved $2,926.00 for 1,000 stadium towels for JSU and ASU football game (2-0)
• Authorized installation of monitoring cameras at five housing complexes via Vicksburg Housing Authority and Entergy (2-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several financial transfers, including moving $717,839.48 to the Water & Gas account. The meeting also includes a final payment for the Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Replacement Project and various community event requests. Additionally, the board will review police crime statistics from July and August 2022.

• Final payment of $117,006.89 for Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Transfer of $717,839.48 from MS Infrastructure Fund to Water & Gas Account
• Approval of $10,000 in matching funds for The Exchange Club Child and Parent Center
• Ordinance to amend Section 6-8 regarding fee waivers
• Closing the 2016 Tourism Account and transferring $94,867.62 to Water & Gas Account

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, financial transfers, and event permits. They adopted an ordinance amending Section 6-8 on fee waivers and authorized agreements for tire disposal, Catfish Row Museum funding, and COVID-19 health literacy grants. The board also entered executive session to approve several personnel changes, including longevity pay increases and a status change in the Police Department.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous 2-0, with Mayor absent initially)
• Approved consent agenda items including personnel actions, financial transfers, and event permits (unanimous 3-0)
• Adopted ordinance to amend Section 6-8 Waiver of Fees (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement with Warren County for tire disposal (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Agreement for Local Improvements Project Funding with Catfish Row Museum (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Cool Spring MB Church for COVID-19 Health Literacy Grant (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with OnyxCare Health Jackson for COVID-19 vaccination booster drives (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved personnel actions in executive session: status change in Police Department, longevity pay increases in Fire, Main Street, City Clerk, and Water Departments, and pay adjustments in Recreation Department (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider resolutions for cleaning and demolishing 20 properties and a tax abatement for 1500 Washington Street. The agenda also includes approving various sponsorships and contract amendments.

• Resolution for cleaning and demolition of 20 properties
• $36,500 ARPA contract for Catfish Row Museum
• $10,000 matching funds for YMCA's Y'ISER Adult Program
• Conditional tax abatement for 1500 Washington Street
• Public meeting notice for the US Rubber Recycling Facility cleanup grant

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a consent agenda including 20 special assessments for cutting, cleaning, and demolishing properties, and declared three properties a public menace to authorize clean-up. They also adopted a tax abatement for 1500 Washington Street, provided $10,000 in matching funds to the YMCA, and authorized several contracts and sponsorships. One item, a $36,500 ARPA contract with Catfish Row Museum, was tabled.

• Approved 20 special assessment letters for property cutting, cleaning, and demolition (unanimous)
• Declared 1114 Adams Lane, 2004 Martin Luther King Blvd., 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd., and 1216 Fayette Street a public menace; authorized clean-up and demolition (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution granting conditional tax abatement for 1500 Washington Street (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution providing $10,000 matching funds to YMCA Active 'Y'ISER Adult Program (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute service agreement with Belzoni Cable, LLC for telephone service (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute sales agreement with Mulberry Vicksburg for Oct. 16 event honoring Dr. Edney and Dr. Turner (unanimous)
• Approved $112.80 and $215.60 billing statements for COVID-19 Health Literacy outreach event (unanimous)
• Tabled $36,500 ARPA contract with Catfish Row Museum

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special called meeting on October 7, 2022. The only substantive action was the unanimous adoption of the September 23, 2022 board meeting minutes. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

• Adopted Board Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2022 (2-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a resolution to reject all bids received for the construction of a new animal shelter. The board will also consider authorizing the City Clerk to re-advertise sealed bids for this project.

• Resolution to reject all bids for New Animal Shelter construction (ID-22-1203)
• Authorization to re-advertise sealed bids for New Animal Shelter construction (ID-22-1204)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to reject all bids received for construction of a new animal shelter and authorized the city clerk to re-advertise for sealed bids. The special meeting was brief and focused solely on this single substantive action.

• Rejected all bids for construction of new animal shelter (unanimous)
• Authorized city clerk to re-advertise sealed bids for new animal shelter (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider contracts for road stabilization and cemetery street repaving. They will also review requests for tax abatements and applications for resort area status. The agenda includes updates on the Vicksburg Convention Center and public notices regarding Riverfront Park.

• $500,645.00 contract with Central Asphalt Co., Inc. for Farmer Street and Clover Lane stabilization
• $209,830.00 contract with Central Asphalt Co., Inc. for Cedar Hill Cemetery street repaving
• Conditional approval for tax abatement at 1207 Washington Street
• Application for "Qualified Resort Area" status for Cedar Grove Mansion
• $36,529.93 final payment to Maynord Landscaping Co., Inc. for erosion control projects

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously appointed Derrick Stamps as Fire Chief and Trey Martin III as Associate Fire Chief, adopted the Vicksburg Fire Department organizational chart, and approved amended job descriptions for Fire Chief, Associate Fire Chief, and Deputy Chief of EMS. The board also authorized a $500,645 contract for erosion control on Farmer Street and Clover Lane, approved a $209,830 contract for repaving five streets in Cedar Hill Cemetery, and declared several properties public nuisances, authorizing cleanup and demolition.

• Appointed Derrick Stamps as Fire Chief and Trey Martin III as Associate Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Adopted Vicksburg Fire Department organizational chart (unanimous)
• Approved amended job descriptions for Fire Chief, Associate Fire Chief, and Deputy Chief of EMS (unanimous)
• Authorized $500,645 contract with Central Asphalt Co. for erosion control on Farmer Street and Clover Lane (2-0, Monsour recused)
• Authorized $209,830 contract with Central Asphalt Co. for repaving five streets in Cedar Hill Cemetery (unanimous)
• Declared 11 properties public nuisances and authorized cleanup/demolition (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 ARPA contract with Warren County Children's Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for 1207 Washington Street (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider several fund transfers to the Water & Gas Account from various city funds. The agenda also includes authorizations for police department equipment and software services. Additionally, the board will ratify an easement for a public road near the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum.

• $5,200.00 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award
• Fund transfers to Water & Gas Account from various city funds
• Axon Enterprise, Inc. taser purchase authorization
• Digital Ally website and cloud storage agreements
• Easement for a public road at Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved budget amendments, authorized the purchase of new tasers for the police department, and ratified several agreements including a software proposal and an easement with the US Army Corps of Engineers. In executive session, the board approved the suspension pending termination of a police officer, effective immediately, requiring repayment of $3,600 for training academy costs.

• Approved budget amendments for September 30, 2022.
• Authorized the Mayor to execute a quote/agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for new tasers for the Vicksburg Police Department.
• Authorized the Mayor to execute website services and video solutions agreements with Digital Ally.
• Ratified the Mayor's execution of a Brightly Software, Inc. proposal.
• Ratified the Mayor's execution of an easement for a public road at the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Approved the suspension pending termination of a police officer, effective immediately, with repayment of $3,600 for training academy costs.
• Approved additions to the employee driving list for three police department employees.
• Accepted the FY2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award of $5,200.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will review several sponsorship requests, including $10,000 for Vicksburg Porchfest. They will also consider a resolution to deny rezoning for 2600 Halls Ferry Road. Additionally, the board will address surplus property sales and various city contracts.

• $49,709.24 payment for E-911 dispatcher salaries and benefits
• Resolution denying rezoning of 2600 Halls Ferry Road
• $10,000 sponsorship request for Vicksburg Porchfest
• $1,000 building facade grant for 1220 Washington Street
• Authorization to sell surplus vehicles and equipment at auction

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a consent agenda including facade grants, sponsorships, and surplus property sales. They also adopted a resolution denying a zoning change request for 2600 Halls Ferry Road and authorized several contracts and agreements. In executive session, they approved longevity pay adjustments, a pay reduction, and title changes for city employees.

• Approved consent agenda items including facade grant, sponsorships, and surplus property sales (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution denying rezoning of 2600 Halls Ferry Road from C-1 to C-3 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute Master Subscription Agreement with Brightly Software, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute addendums to copier rental agreements with RJ Young (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute letter of engagement with Booker T. Camper, Jr., CPA for FY2022 audit (unanimous)
• Approved longevity pay increases for employees in Fire, VTV, Sewer, and Building Maintenance departments (unanimous)
• Approved pay adjustment reducing a patrol officer's hourly rate from $22.71 to $21.21 (unanimous)
• Approved title changes for three Inspection Department employees (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a $255,050.00 trolley purchase for the Administration Department. The agenda also includes street paving bids, engineering contracts, and amendments to city employee wages.

• $255,050.00 trolley purchase from Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
• Bids for 2022 Street Paving Project on Indiana Avenue, Porters Chapel Road, Old Halls Ferry Road, and Harrison Street
• $37,500.00 engineering services contract with TRC Engineering, Inc. for Iowa Avenue
• Amendment to city employee wages and pay scale resolution
• Final payment of $10,901.71 to Red Oak Construction, LLC for Lee Street sewer improvements

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved an amendment to the city employee pay resolution, effective October 1, 2022, and authorized a $255,050 sole-source purchase of a trolley for the Administration Department. They also declared three properties public menaces and authorized demolition, approved a $37,500 engineering contract for Iowa Avenue stabilization, and approved several personnel actions in executive session. Two agenda items were tabled: a professional services agreement with Neel-Schaffer and copier rental addendums.

• Adopted amendment to employee wage/pay scale resolution (3-0)
• Authorized $255,050 trolley purchase from Creative Bus Sales (3-0)
• Declared 3 properties public menaces, authorized demolition (3-0)
• Approved $37,500 TRC Engineering contract for Iowa Avenue (3-0)
• Approved $8,400 ARPA amended contract with Good Shepherd (3-0)
• Approved $10,901.71 final pay for Lee Street sewer project (3-0)
• Tabled Neel-Schaffer professional services agreement
• Tabled copier rental addendums

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider authorizing bids for erosion control projects on Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street. The meeting also includes a resolution to rename the Vicksburg City Auditorium.

• Bids for Crestline Lane culvert and Crestline/Green Hill/Sturgis erosion control projects
• Professional services agreement with WEI/AJA, LLC for 2022 street paving program
• Resolution to rename Vicksburg City Auditorium to The Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting and unanimously approved three items: authorizing advertisement of sealed bids for erosion control projects on Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street; authorizing the mayor to execute a professional services agreement with WEI/AJA, LLC for the 2022 street paving program; and adopting a resolution to rename the city auditorium the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium and place his portrait in the lobby.

• Authorized City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for erosion control projects at Crestline Lane Culvert and Crestline Lane, Green Hill Drive, and Sturgis Street (2-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute professional services agreement with WEI/AJA, LLC for 2022 Vicksburg Street Paving Program (2-0)
• Adopted resolution to rename Vicksburg City Auditorium the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium and place his portrait in the lobby (2-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several items including employee wage adjustments and the establishment of a Downtown Taxing District. The agenda also includes infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and street closures for a local flea market.

• Award of $500,645 contract to Central Asphalt Company, Inc. for erosion control at Farmer Street and Clover Lane
• Resolution to establish a Downtown Taxing District and set the downtown tax rate
• $7,500 change order for the Levee Street Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Project
• Street closures around Old Court House Museum for the Annual Fall Flea Market on October 1, 2022
• Approval of Alcorn State University's $2,500 advertisement request for their Sesquicentennial Gala

The Board approved a $500,645 contract for the NRCS Erosion Control Project on Farmer Street and Clover Lane, adopted the FY2023 budget and tax levy, and established a Downtown Taxing District with a set tax rate. It also authorized demolition of six blighted properties and approved numerous personnel actions, including pay adjustments for fire and ambulance staff. All votes were unanimous except one recusal.

• Approved $500,645 NRCS Erosion Control contract to Central Asphalt Company (2-0, one recused)
• Adopted FY2023 Budget and authorized appropriations (3-0)
• Adopted Tax Levy Order 2023 (3-0)
• Established Downtown Taxing District and set tax rate (3-0)
• Declared six properties public nuisances, authorized demolition (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 Alcorn State University ad sponsorship (3-0)
• Approved pay adjustments for 7 Fire Department and 7 Ambulance Department employees (3-0)
• Approved title change/pay adjustment for EMS Deputy Chief to $36.76/hr (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a $59,849.00 purchase for police body camera kits. The agenda includes a zoning appeal for Halls Ferry Road and property sale discussions for cemetery expansion. The board will also review various personnel actions and street closure requests.

• $59,849.00 purchase of Body Camera System kits from Digital Ally, Inc.
• Rezoning appeal for 2600 Halls Ferry Road from C-1 to C-3
• Property sale by J. Mack Varner for cemetery expansion
• Street closure on 2nd North Street for St. Mary's Catholic Church event

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution to set Vicksburg Fire Department salaries, adopted budget amendments, and authorized a cemetery expansion property purchase. They also approved a $500 sponsorship for a River City Live event and appointed Deputy Fire Chief Jessica Cade. A zoning appeal for 2600 Halls Ferry Road was taken under advisement.

• Approved resolution to set Vicksburg Fire Department salaries (unanimous).
• Adopted budget amendments for September 6, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved purchase of property from J. Mack Varner for cemetery expansion and authorized appraisal (unanimous).
• Approved $500 sponsorship with Luxe 10 Entertainment for River City Live event (unanimous).
• Appointed Deputy Fire Chief Jessica Cade (unanimous).
• Approved $59,849 requisition for police body camera system kits from Digital Ally (consent agenda).
• Approved $3,600 supplemental agreement with Neel-Schaffer for animal shelter professional services (unanimous).
• Took under advisement Sukhbeer Singh's zoning appeal for 2600 Halls Ferry Road from C-1 to C-3.

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider resolutions to provide water pallets to the City of Jackson and apply for a state water infrastructure grant. The meeting also includes an amendment to a sponsorship agreement and scholarship funding.

• Providing 10 pallets of water on August 31 and 5 pallets during the week of September 5, 2022, to support the City of Jackson
• Application for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Water Infrastructure Grant Program
• Amendment to the Event Sponsorship Agreement with Mississippi River Monsters, LLC
• $500.00 in matching funds for the Pinkie Anthony Brown Scholarship Fund

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved four items: an amendment to an event sponsorship agreement with Mississippi River Monsters, LLC; a resolution to apply for a state water infrastructure grant; a resolution to donate 15 pallets of water to the City of Jackson; and a resolution providing $500 in matching funds to the Pinkie Anthony Brown Scholarship Fund. All votes were 3-0.

• Authorized mayor to execute amendment to event sponsorship agreement with Mississippi River Monsters, LLC (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program (3-0)
• Approved donation of 10 pallets of water on Aug 31 and 5 pallets Sept 5-9 to support City of Jackson (3-0)
• Adopted resolution providing $500 matching funds to Pinkie Anthony Brown Scholarship Fund VHS FCA (3-0)

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The Board will consider a $209,830.00 contract for Cedar Hill Cemetery street repaving. They will also review special assessments for the clearing and demolition of 24 properties. Other items include fund transfers and various personnel updates.

• $209,830.00 contract award to Central Asphalt Company for Cedar Hill Cemetery street repaving
• Special assessments for clearing and demolition at 24 properties
• $389,397.57 fund transfer from the ERBR Kemp Bottom Road Bridge Account
• $5,000.00 ARPA funding for Triumph Church
• Donation of surplus police equipment to the Village of Waterproof, LA

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a $209,830 contract with Central Asphalt Company for repaving five streets in Cedar Hill Cemetery, accepted a recommendation from Waggoner Engineering. They also adopted a new Recreation Department fee schedule effective September 2022, authorized a $5,000 ARPA contract with Triumph Church, and approved numerous consent agenda items including personnel actions, advertising sponsorships, and property demolition orders. All votes were unanimous (3-0) except for the claims docket which passed 2-0 with Mayor Flaggs recused.

• Awarded $209,830 Cedar Hill Cemetery street repaving contract to Central Asphalt Company (3-0)
• Adopted Recreation Department Fee Schedule effective September 2022 (3-0)
• Authorized $5,000 ARPA contract with Triumph Church (3-0)
• Approved $43,362.23 payment for E-911 dispatcher salaries (consent agenda)
• Declared 24 properties public nuisances and authorized cutting/cleaning/demolition (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including termination of a police booking officer (3-0)
• Authorized contract with Belinda Stewart Architects for Constitution Firehouse restoration (3-0)
• Approved advertising sponsorships totaling $2,775 for local events and media (consent agenda)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a resolution for the cleaning and demolition of 17 properties. The agenda also includes zoning appeals, airport maintenance agreements, and various ARPA funding allocations.

• Resolution for cleaning and demolishing 17 properties including 1215 Bodley Street
• Zoning appeal regarding property at 2600 Halls Ferry Road
• $39,361.25 contract for airfield pavement markings at Vicksburg Municipal Airport
• $20,000 matching funds for Travelers Rest Christian Academy
• $10,000 ARPA funding allocation to Travelers Rest Christian Academy

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed a committee to study equal pay adjustments and equity in the Police and Fire Departments, effective October 1, 2022. They also approved numerous routine items including personnel actions, advertisements, property assessments, and contracts for airport improvements, water line design, and ARPA funding. A zoning appeal hearing was set for September 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

• Appointed Committee for Equal Pay Adjustments and Equity in Police and Fire Departments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, crime stats report, water & gas report, and two advertisements totaling $3,000 (unanimous)
• Declared 1118 Harrison Street a public menace and authorized demolition (unanimous)
• Set appeal hearing for rezoning at 2600 Halls Ferry Road for September 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized sealed bids for new Vicksburg Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Renamed Jackson Street Community Center to Gertrude A. Young Jackson Street Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 matching funds to Travelers Rest Christian Academy (unanimous)
• Authorized $39,361.25 contract with Metro Construction Services for airport pavement markings (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider emergency declarations for repairs to the Paxton Road lift station and Pemberton Square Boulevard. The agenda also includes tax abatement ordinance amendments and scheduling a budget hearing.

• Emergency declaration for Paxton Road lift station deterioration
• Emergency declaration for Pemberton Square Boulevard repairs
• Tax abatement amendments for Central Business and Historic Districts
• Sealed bids for Cedar Hill Cemetery street repaving (5 streets)
• $1,000 advertisement approval for ASU HOF Banquet

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously adopted ordinances amending tax abatement programs for the Central Business and Historic Districts and the Redevelopment District. They also approved an emergency declaration for a deteriorating lift station on Paxton Road and a resolution declaring an emergency for repairs to Pemberton Square Boulevard. Additionally, the board authorized a contract for a lineman at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport and ratified grant applications for maternal and mental health equity projects.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 22, Article IV tax abatement program for Central Business and Historic Districts (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 22, Article V tax abatement program for Redevelopment District (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency declaration for deterioration of lift station at Paxton Road (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring emergency for repair of Pemberton Square Boulevard (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute contract with Cordale Katzenmeyer as lineman for Vicksburg Municipal Airport (unanimous)
• Ratified Felicia Kent's applications to Mississippi Department of Health for CHAMPIONS maternal and mental health equity projects (unanimous)
• Approved new part-time EMT position, tier system, work hours resolution, and fatigue policy for Vicksburg Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for August 2022 (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several personnel actions and various city expenditures. The agenda includes approving multiple contracts using American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds and reviewing requests for event permits. The board will also discuss updates regarding the Vicksburg Convention Center.

• Purchase of an ambulance Power Pro Stretcher for $46,426.75
• Allocation of $15,000 to Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Approval of ARPA contracts for Jacob's Ladder Learning Center ($10,000) and Jackson Advocate ($3,000)
• Ratification of a loan amendment request for the Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation project
• Request for $5,000 in advertisement funding for the Red Carpet Bowl

The Board unanimously declared 10 properties (plus one re-entry) a public menace to health, safety, and welfare, authorizing the Director of Community Development to cut, clean, and demolish structures, with costs assessed to owners. The Board also approved budget amendments, ratified a sewer loan bid package, authorized several ARPA contracts, and approved personnel actions including a termination and pay adjustments.

• Declared 10 properties public menace, authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for August 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Ratified Mayor's execution of sewer rehabilitation bid package and loan amendment (3-0)
• Authorized ARPA contracts: Jackson Advocate $3,000, James 'Fuzzy' Johnson Foundation $2,500, Drive-To-Thrive $2,500, Jacob's Ladder $10,000 (3-0 each)
• Approved engineering proposal with Alford and Associates for Pemberton Square storm sewer repair (2-0, Monsour recused)
• Authorized USDA NRCS grant award for Clover Lane and Farmer Street stabilization (2-0, Monsour recused)
• Approved personnel actions: promotion, pay adjustments, longevity pay, suspension pending termination, disciplinary matter (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus trade, requisitions, event permits, and advertisements (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider advertising sealed bids for a new animal shelter. The meeting also includes reviewing a promotional agreement with Mississippi River Monsters, LLC and a contract for the Fuzzy Johnson Baseball League.

• Advertising sealed bids for a New Animal Shelter
• Promotional Agreement with Mississippi River Monsters, LLC
• $100.00 contract with Fuzzy Johnson Baseball League using ARPA funding
• Approval of the Claims Docket

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting and took action on four agenda items. They tabled the authorization to advertise sealed bids for a new animal shelter. They unanimously approved a promotional agreement with Mississippi River Monsters, LLC, a $100 ARPA contract with Fuzzy Johnson Baseball League, and the claims docket (items 311420-311421). All votes were 3-0.

• Tabled authorization to advertise sealed bids for new animal shelter (3-0)
• Approved promotional agreement with Mississippi River Monsters, LLC (3-0)
• Approved ARPA contract with Fuzzy Johnson Baseball League for $100 (3-0)
• Approved claims docket numbering 311420-311421 (3-0)

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The Board is considering a $3.5 million transfer of state funds for Riverfront Development and $250,000 for baseball field lighting. The agenda also includes approving convention center upgrades and various community sponsorships.

• $244,636 contract with Craft Croswell, LLC for Vicksburg Convention Center upgrades
• $3.5 million state fund transfer for Riverfront Development
• $48,292.49 payment to Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center
• Re-advertising bids for NRCS Erosion Control Project at Farmer Street and Clover Lane
• $5,000 in advertisement requests for Vicksburg Packers Youth Football and Cheer

The Board approved multiple MOUs and contracts, including a $3.5 million state fund transfer for riverfront development and $250,000 for baseball field lighting. It also approved a $244,636 contract for Vicksburg Convention Center finish upgrades, several sponsorships, and personnel actions including pay adjustments and terminations. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved MOU for $3.5M riverfront development state funds (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for $250K baseball field lighting state funds (unanimous)
• Approved $244,636 contract with Craft Croswell for Convention Center finish upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 ARPA contract with James 'Fuzzy' Johnson Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Vicksburg Packers Youth Football and Cheer (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Jackson State University scholarship luncheon (unanimous)
• Approved $375 advertisement for Alcorn State University A-Club (unanimous)
• Approved pay adjustments and terminations in executive session (unanimous)

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The Board will consider a resolution to implement 'Operation Safe Vicksburg' through the installation of security cameras throughout the city. The agenda also includes an FAA grant agreement for runway rehabilitation at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport and various personnel updates.

• Resolution for 'Operation Safe Vicksburg' crime prevention camera installation
• FAA grant agreement to rehabilitate runway 01/19 at Vicksburg Municipal Airport
• Contract for services at Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum
• Ad Valorem Tax resolution for Ergon Refining, Inc.
• Roof maintenance permits for Old Vicksburg Public Library and Levee Street Depot

The Board adopted a resolution to implement Operation Safe Vicksburg, authorizing the IT Department to hire a contractor to install crime security cameras throughout the city and the Police Department to assist in camera placement. The Board also approved the transfer of $2,661,642.75 in ARPA funds to a separate project fund, and authorized demolition of several properties declared public menaces. All votes were unanimous, with Alderman Monsour absent for the camera resolution.

• Adopted Operation Safe Vicksburg camera crime prevention resolution (2-0, Monsour absent)
• Authorized transfer of $2,661,642.75 ARPA funds to project fund (3-0)
• Declared 4 properties public menaces, authorized demolition (3-0)
• Adopted final resolution granting ad valorem taxes to Ergon Refining (3-0)
• Ratified Mayor's execution of Mississippi Landmark permits for roof maintenance (3-0)
• Authorized FAA grant agreement for runway marking at Vicksburg Municipal Airport (3-0)
• Approved pay adjustments and promotions for multiple departments (3-0)
• Tabled suspension pending termination in Community Development until Aug 1

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The Board will consider increasing mileage reimbursement rates for city employees traveling on business. Members will also review applications for federal grants regarding lead hazards and natural gas infrastructure. Additionally, the Board will vote on establishing a new business promotion area.

• Increase employee mileage reimbursement rates for private and government vehicles
• Ratify $1,200 sales agreement with Vicksburg Daily News for Miss Mississippi sponsorship
• Approve $63,378.17 in additional funding for the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum
• Establish a Business Promotion Area to levy special assessments on commercial real property
• Authorize applications for HUD lead hazard and DOT natural gas infrastructure grants

The Board unanimously declared 12 of 16 listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean, and demolish structures, with costs assessed to owners. It also approved consent agenda items including a $1,200 Miss Mississippi sponsorship, increased mileage reimbursement rates, and several resolutions for grant applications and a downtown taxing district. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Declared 12 properties public menaces, authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Approved $1,200 Miss Mississippi sponsorship with Vicksburg Daily News (3-0)
• Increased mileage reimbursement to $0.62/mile private, $0.22/mile government vehicle (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for July 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted order for partial payment of ad valorem taxes (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to establish Business Promotion Area for downtown (3-0)
• Authorized hearing for Aug. 25, 2022 to establish Downtown Taxing District (3-0)
• Approved pay adjustments and longevity pay in executive session (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a $244,636 contract for convention center finish upgrades. Other items include authorizing utility meter purchases and advertising bids for cemetery street repaving.

• $244,636 contract for Vicksburg Convention Center finish upgrades
• $6,659.60 purchase of utility meters from Core & Main, LP
• Advertising sealed bids for Cedar Hill Cemetery street repaving
• Purchase of 6 acres of land on Sky Farm Avenue
• $3,653.13 payment to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $244,636 contract for Vicksburg Convention Center finish upgrades, and authorized several routine items such as a sewer assessment contract and land purchase. In executive session, the board approved a suspension, a termination, and a discretionary leave appeal for city employees. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Approved $244,636 contract to Craft Croswell, LLC for VCC finish upgrades (3-0)
• Approved $3,653.13 invoice to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport (3-0)
• Approved $100 sponsorship for Emergency Services Administrative Professionals Conference (3-0)
• Authorized $6,659.60 requisition to Core & Main for utility meters (3-0)
• Authorized advertising sealed bids for Cedar Hill Cemetery street repaving (3-0)
• Authorized contract with Suncoast Infrastructure for sewer assessment Year 4 (3-0)
• Approved 3-day suspension for sexual harassment policy violation (3-0)
• Approved termination of cemetery operator for arrest policy violation (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing several personnel changes and significant fund transfers between city accounts. The meeting includes discussions on a local emergency proclamation regarding minor crime and various community event requests. Additionally, the board will consider tax abatements for properties on Oak and Washington Streets.

• $42,315.61 payment for 911 dispatchers' salaries and benefits
• Transfer of $152,652.55 from MS Infrastructure Fund to Water & Gas Account
• Proclamation of a local emergency due to increased crimes caused by minors
• Tax abatement resolutions for 2200 Oak Street and 2200 Washington Street
• $18,750 payment for pipeline crossing contract with Kansas City Southern Railway Company

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen, with Mayor Flaggs and Alderman Mayfield present (Alderman Monsour absent), unanimously approved a consent agenda and routine items. They declared 12 properties a public menace and authorized the Community Development Director to cut, clean, and demolish structures, with costs assessed to owners. They also granted conditional tax abatements for 2200 Oak Street and 2200 Washington Street, and approved a $30,000 ARPA allocation to the Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation.

• Declared 12 properties a public menace and authorized demolition/cleanup (2-0)
• Granted conditional tax abatement for 2200 Oak Street (2-0)
• Granted conditional tax abatement for 2200 Washington Street (2-0)
• Adopted joint city-county resolution for $30,000 ARPA funding to Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation (2-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship ad for Malcolm Butler Football Camp (2-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute pipeline crossing contract with Kansas City Southern Railway, $18,750 permit fee (2-0)
• Approved pay adjustment for police lieutenant to $24.25/hour (2-0)
• Approved termination of police officer expelled from MLEOTA (2-0)

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The Board will consider budget amendments and tax abatement resolutions for Ergon Refining, Inc. and David Smith's Automotive. The agenda also includes a bid rejection for an erosion control project and a grant increase for drainage work.

• $83,055 increase to FAA grant for Drainage/Erosion Control Project - Phase II
• Rejection of bids for NRCS Erosion Control Project at Farmer Street and Clover Lane
• Tax abatement for David Smith's Automotive at 3418 Wisconsin Avenue
• $9,780.36 payment to Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport
• Ad Valorem Tax Exemption resolution for Ergon Refining, Inc.

The Board declared three properties public menaces and authorized cleanup/demolition, approved a preliminary ad valorem tax exemption for Ergon Refining, and accepted a conditional redevelopment tax abatement for David Smith's Automotive. It also rejected all bids for the NRCS erosion control project and approved several contracts and personnel actions, including a suspension pending termination.

• Declared 2001 Royal St, 2503 Togo St, and 1517 South St public menaces; authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Adopted preliminary resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption to Ergon Refining, Inc. (3-0)
• Adopted resolution for conditional redevelopment tax abatement for David Smith's Automotive at 3418 Wisconsin Ave (3-0)
• Rejected all bids for NRCS Erosion Control Project - Farmer St and Clover Ln; authorized re-advertising (2-0, Monsour recused)
• Accepted Trilogy Engineering Services proposal for Water Plant Improvements engineering (3-0)
• Accepted FAA Letter Amendment No. 1 increasing drainage/erosion grant by $83,055 to $209,856 (3-0)
• Approved suspension pending termination of a Water Department laborer for fighting (3-0)
• Approved pay adjustment/promotion of Auditorium Assistant Manager to Manager at $19.41/hr (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing several service agreements and personnel actions. This includes approving new hires for multiple departments and authorizing various technology and medical requisitions.

• $92,458.85 for Munis Software Maintenance by Tyler Technologies, Inc.
• $70,089.95 for radio systems by Motorola, Inc.
• $17,452.20 for a Lucas 3 Chest Compression System from Stryker Medical
• $3,000 in facade grants for The Cinnamon Tree on Washington Street
• Fee waivers and equipment use for the Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included new hires, requisitions totaling over $229,000, and a fee waiver for the Juneteenth festival. They also accepted an ad valorem tax exemption application from Ergon Refining, Inc., approved three facade grants for The Cinnamon Tree, and authorized several contracts and agreements. In executive session, the board approved personnel actions including medical leave, pay adjustments, and longevity pay increases.

• Approved consent agenda including new hires, requisitions, and Juneteenth fee waiver (3-0)
• Accepted ad valorem tax exemption application for Ergon Refining, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $3,000 in facade grants for The Cinnamon Tree at 1322 Washington Street (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute release and settlement with David Speyerer (3-0)
• Authorized copier rental agreements with Unitech for 10 departments (3-0)
• Authorized contract with Allied Corrosion Industries for gas system cathodic protection (3-0)
• Approved extended medical leave, discretionary leave, and pay adjustments in executive session (3-0)
• Approved longevity pay increases for Sewer, Gas, and Accounting departments (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a $2,395,950.00 contract for sewer repairs and several ordinance amendments regarding ward boundaries and parking lot security. The agenda also includes updates on the Vicksburg Convention Center and new police department policies.

• $2,395,950.00 bid award for CSAP Year 4 Sewer Repair
• $104,843.49 payment for Vicksburg Waterline Protection Project
• Ordinance amending ward boundaries in Section 8-8
• Ordinance amending the Parking Lot and Building Security Ordinance
• Adoption of the City Cyber Security Policy

The Board approved a $2,395,950 contract for the Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 4 repairs, contingent on MDEQ approval, and declared seven properties as public menaces, authorizing cleanup and demolition. It also adopted budget amendments, police and cyber security policies, and several ordinances, and approved personnel actions including pay adjustments.

• Awarded $2,395,950 sewer repair contract to Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. (3-0)
• Declared 7 properties public menaces, authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for June 6, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted Vicksburg Police Department Policy 5.12 (3-0)
• Adopted City Cyber Security Policy (3-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending ward boundaries (3-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending parking lot and building security (3-0)
• Approved $656 ad for Miss Mississippi Pageant T-shirts (3-0)

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The Board is reviewing personnel hires, ratifying wastewater discharge permits, and considering street closures for the 2022 Miss Mississippi Pageant. They will also address time extensions for NRCS agreements on Clover Lane and Farmer Street.

• Letter to Kansas City Southern Railroad regarding street closures for the 2022 Miss Mississippi Pageant
• Ratification of EPA application for a wastewater discharge permit
• Time extension request for NRCS agreements at Clover Lane and Farmer Street
• Approval of new hires in the Grants, Police, and Recreation departments

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen, with Mayor Flaggs and Alderman Mayfield present (Alderman Monsour absent), unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, including personnel action forms for new hires in Grants, Police, and Recreation departments. They ratified the Mayor's execution of an EPA wastewater discharge permit application and a time extension request for NRCS agreements for Clover Lane and Farmer Street. The claims docket was approved with the exception of check #309451 to United Security Services for $2,500.00. In executive session, the Board approved a reinstatement of employment in the Inspection Department and an out-of-network request in the Street Department.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel action forms for new hires (2 Grants, 2 Police, 1 Recreation) (2-0)
• Ratified Mayor's execution of EPA wastewater discharge permit application (2-0)
• Ratified Mayor's execution of letter requesting time extension for NRCS Agreements for Clover Lane and Farmer Street until October 27, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved claims docket #2244-2252, #309032-309490, #309491-30950, except check #309451 to United Security Services for $2,500.00 (2-0)
• Approved reinstatement of employment for Housing Coordinator in Inspection Department (2-0)
• Approved out-of-network request for employee's dependent treatment in Street Department (2-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider ordinances to permit and regulate medical cannabis in the city. The meeting also includes discussions on fund transfers, personnel actions, and community sponsorships.

• Ordinance to permit and regulate medical cannabis
• $35,000 allocation for the elderly via Community Council of Warren County
• $37,496.32 payment for 911 emergency dispatcher salaries and benefits
• Transfer of $247,850.00 from MS Infrastructure Fund to Water & Gas Account
• $5,000 ARPA contract for Center for Pregnancy Choices

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the city zoning code to permit and regulate medical cannabis, along with related employee handbook amendments. The board also approved numerous consent agenda items, including funding allocations, advertisements, and personnel actions, and authorized several contracts and agreements. The Claims Docket and one personnel item were tabled until May 27, 2022.

• Adopted medical cannabis zoning ordinance (3-0)
• Adopted employee handbook amendments for medical marijuana (3-0)
• Approved $35,000 allocation to Community Council of Warren County for frail elderly (3-0)
• Approved $1,500 NORST advertisement (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 Fuzzy Johnson League Baseball Camp sponsorship (3-0)
• Declared properties at 1804 Poplar St and 1200 Second North St public menaces, authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Authorized sealed bids for Vicksburg Convention Center finish upgrades (3-0)
• Tabled Claims Docket until May 27, 2022

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review police crime statistics and water administration reports. The meeting includes decisions on allocating $10,000 to Vicksburg Family Development Service and continuing the state of emergency for Cherry Street repairs. Additionally, the board will consider various grant-related expenses for health literacy outreach.

• Allocate $10,000 in matching funds to Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc.
• Continue State of Emergency for the repair of Cherry Street sinkhole
• Approve $1,000 sponsorship for Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival
• Authorize various billing statements for COVID-19 health literacy grant projects
• Approve Free Port Warehouse Licenses for Keppel LeTourneau, Vicksburg Forest Products, Gavilon Fertilizer, and CITGO

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen, with Mayor Flaggs Jr. and Alderman Mayfield Sr. present (Alderman Monsour Jr. absent), unanimously approved the consent agenda and routine items, including COVID-19 health literacy grant billing statements, free port warehouse licenses, and resolutions for a bulletproof vest grant and accepting donated property. In executive session, the board approved a pay adjustment for a Supply Specialist in the Purchasing Department from $11.07 to $12.57 per hour, effective May 18, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, personnel actions, and reports (2-0)
• Approved $1,000 advertisement for Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival (2-0)
• Approved $10,000 matching funds to Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $1,375 contribution to American Legion Boys State Program (2-0)
• Approved COVID-19 grant billing statements totaling $10,324.46 and petty cash $500 (2-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse Licenses for Keppel LeTourneau, Vicksburg Forest Products, Gavilon Fertilizer, CITGO (2-0)
• Adopted resolution for FY2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program application (2-0)
• Approved pay adjustment for Supply Specialist from $11.07 to $12.57/hr in executive session (2-0)

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The Board will review various personnel actions including new hires and resignations across several departments. They are also considering an ordinance amendment regarding large commercial establishments and the continuation of a State of Emergency for Sherman Avenue.

• Ordinance amending Large Commercial Establishment dumpster requirements
• Continuation of State of Emergency for Sherman Avenue road conditions
• $9,080.00 purchase for Sewer Pump Station Hydromantic pumps
• $70,089.95 fund withdrawal request for MSWIN Radio System maintenance
• Acceptance of Blue Creek Drive and Still Water Drive as public streets

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the Vicksburg Municipal Airport layout design, accepted and referred sewer repair bids for review, and adopted an ordinance limiting large commercial establishments to two garbage containers. They also authorized several contracts, including ARPA funding for the Convention Center and a Motorola radio system service agreement, and approved personnel actions in executive session.

• Approved Airport Design Layout for Vicksburg Municipal Airport (3-0)
• Received and referred sewer repair bids to Allen & Hoshall for review (3-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring large commercial establishments to have dumpster or waste hauler, limiting accounts to 2 containers (3-0)
• Authorized ARPA funding contract with Vicksburg Convention Center (3-0)
• Authorized Motorola MSWIN radio system service contract and $70,089.95 fund withdrawal request (3-0)
• Approved new Lead Deputy Court Clerk position and job description (3-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting Blue Creek Drive and Still Water Drive as public streets (3-0)
• Approved longevity pay, promotion, and police personnel matter in executive session (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review various city contracts, personnel changes, and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes budget amendments and applications for road and bridge repair funding.

• Awarding a $239,992.00 contract to Allied Corrosion Industries, Inc. for Natural Gas Cathodic Protection
• Authorizing a $15,691.00 purchase of a camera system for the red light on Pemberton
• Advertising sealed bids for the NRCS Erosion Control Project at Farmer Street and Clover Lane
• Approving personnel actions including new hires in the Police, Ambulance, and Recreation departments
• Requesting temporary closure of part of Depot Street for a Bowfishing Tournament on June 11-12

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a $239,992 contract with Allied Corrosion Industries for natural gas cathodic protection, authorized sealed bids for an erosion control project, and adopted budget amendments. The board also approved several personnel actions, including pay adjustments and a suspension, and authorized grant applications and contracts.

• Awarded $239,992 contract to Allied Corrosion Industries for natural gas cathodic protection (3-0)
• Authorized sealed bids for NRCS Erosion Control Project - Farmer Street and Clover Lane Stabilization (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for May 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Authorized contract with Maynord Landscaping Co., Inc. for 2021 NRCS Erosion Control Project - 4 Sites (3-0)
• Approved pay adjustment for Animal Control Officer from $9.00 to $10.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved pay adjustments for four Police Department officers (3-0)
• Approved 5-day suspension of Gas Department laborer (3-0)
• Approved $15,691 sole-source purchase of red light camera system from Gridsmart Technologies (3-0)

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The Board will consider transferring funds from several project accounts to the Water and Gas Account. Items for action include a tax abatement for 1122 South Street and an engineering agreement for the Washington Street Rehabilitation Project. The agenda also includes personnel changes and a public hearing regarding community development properties.

• Transfer of $387,343.09 from ERBR Kemp Bottom Bridge Project Account to Water & Gas Account
• Payment of $45,973.42 to Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center for dispatcher costs
• Engineering services agreement with EJES, Inc. for Washington Street Rehabilitation Project
• Conditional tax abatement for the property at 1122 South Street
• Fee proposal with Wier Boerner Allin Architecture for Yazoo Diversion Canal Public Park Master Planning

The Board unanimously declared 14 properties public menaces and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean, and demolish structures, with costs assessed to owners. It also approved a consent agenda including fund transfers, personnel actions, and reports, and authorized several contracts and agreements, including a tax abatement for 1122 South Street. In executive session, the Board approved pay adjustments for Recreation Department umpires and discussed litigation against Jacque's Bar.

• Declared 14 properties public menaces and authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fund transfers totaling $488,051 (3-0)
• Received bids for Natural Gas System Cathodic Protection, referred to Allen & Hoshall (3-0)
• Authorized termination of interlocal agreement with City of Port Gibson (3-0)
• Adopted resolution granting conditional tax abatement for 1122 South Street (3-0)
• Authorized engineering services agreement with EJES, Inc. for Washington Street Rehabilitation (3-0)
• Approved pay adjustments for Recreation Department umpires (3-0)
• Approved claims docket numbering 2225-2231; 308266-308622 (2-0, Mayor recused)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen called a special meeting for April 22, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss a fire department personnel matter involving a suspension pending termination.

• Executive session regarding Fire Department suspension pending termination (ID-22-0453)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting and unanimously approved the suspension pending termination of a firefighter in the Fire Department. The firefighter, who had been on immediate suspension with pay since April 5, 2022, pending a sexual harassment case, will serve days without pay and be on a 45-day probation effective April 22, 2022. The board also approved all items taken up in executive session.

• Approved suspension pending termination of a firefighter (3-0)
• Approved all items taken up in executive session (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review several financial requests, including a $40,000 sponsorship for the Miss Mississippi Pageant. The agenda also includes an emergency declaration for Cherry Street repairs and various city contracts. Personnel changes and crime statistics will also be addressed.

• $40,000 sponsorship request for the 64th Annual Miss Mississippi Pageant
• Emergency declaration for Cherry Street repairs due to a sinkhole
• $82,466.94 requisition for annual water tank utility services
• Agreement with WEI/AJA, LLC for road sites at Cedar Hill Cemetery
• Approval of various personnel actions including new hires and resignations

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a $40,000 sponsorship for the 64th Annual Miss Mississippi Pageant and a $100 advertisement for Lake Fest at Eagle Lake. They also declared an emergency for Cherry Street repair due to a sinkhole, accepted donated property at 1114 Farmer Street for demolition, and declared two Patricia Street properties as surplus. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $40,000 sponsorship for Miss Mississippi Pageant (3-0)
• Approved $100 advertisement for Lake Fest at Eagle Lake (3-0)
• Declared emergency for Cherry Street repair due to sinkhole (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to accept donated property at 1114 Farmer Street and demolish it (3-0)
• Declared 3775 and 3802 Patricia Street as surplus property (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with Stephen McMillin to prosecute misdemeanor cases (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including terminations and pay adjustments (3-0)
• Approved all executive session items (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special meeting to discuss police department personnel matters in executive session. The agenda includes two suspensions pending termination and one termination.

• Two police department suspensions pending termination (ID-22-0433)
• One police department termination (ID-22-0434)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting and went into executive session to discuss personnel actions in the Police Department. They tabled a suspension pending termination for two employees until April 18, 2022, and granted a continuance for a termination hearing due to the officer's request. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled suspension pending termination for 2 police employees until April 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Granted continuance for police termination hearing due to officer's request (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a recommendation to award an erosion control project contract for $731,255.99. The agenda also includes discussions on continuing the State of Emergency for local infrastructure issues and approving various street closures for community events.

• Awarding $731,255.99 to Maynord Landscaping Company for the 2021 NRCS Erosion Control Project
• Continuing the State of Emergency regarding Highway 80 and North Washington Street infrastructure
• Approving street closures for the Spring Flea Market and a block party on April 30, 2022
• Authorizing an amendment to the waterfront lease with American Cruise Lines, Inc.
• Increasing the Vicksburg Municipal Airport hangar rental fee to $250.00 per month

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $731,255.99 bid for the 2021 NRCS Erosion Control Project, several street closure requests, and a $3,720 advertisement for a tennis tournament. They also authorized the mayor to execute a property purchase contract, approved two Free Port Warehouse licenses, amended a waterfront lease with American Cruise Lines, and increased an airport hangar lease to $250 per month. In executive session, they approved personnel actions including medical leave, longevity pay, and pay adjustments, but continued one suspension item.

• Approved $731,255.99 bid for 2021 NRCS Erosion Control Project (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute property purchase contract with Estate of Ernest Thomas (unanimous)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse licenses for Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (unanimous)
• Authorized First Amendment to Waterfront Lease with American Cruise Lines (unanimous)
• Approved airport hangar lease increase to $250/month (unanimous)
• Approved $3,720 ad for 65 and Over Tennis Tournament (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: medical leave, longevity pay, pay adjustments (unanimous)
• Continued suspension item in Fire Department

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a federal grant application to expand the Port of Vicksburg and an emergency declaration for Sherman Avenue repairs. The agenda also includes reviewing bids for a street sweeper and approving various city contracts.

• Resolution for US DOT RAISE Grant application for Port of Vicksburg expansion
• Emergency declaration for repairs to Sherman Avenue
• $15,000 allocation to Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Awarding bid for a Diesel 7.3 Cubic Yard Street Sweeper
• Engineering services proposal for Pemberton Square Boulevard storm sewer investigation

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, a resolution to apply for a USDOT RAISE grant for Port of Vicksburg expansion, and an ordinance adding Section 1111 to the wireless communications code. They also declared an emergency for Sherman Avenue repairs, appointed division and department heads, and approved several contracts and agreements. In executive session, they approved personnel actions including status changes, promotions, and a transfer.

• Adopted budget amendments for April 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Declared emergency for Sherman Avenue repair (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to apply for USDOT RAISE grant and commit matching funds (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending wireless communications code to add Section 1111 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute letter agreement with Neel-Schaffer for RAISE grant application (unanimous)
• Approved status changes for two ambulance employees to part-time paramedic at $23.00/hr (unanimous)
• Approved promotions in Fire Department and Building Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved contract for grass cutting with RJ's Handyman Service (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several financial requests, including a $580,941.66 transfer from the Kemp Bottom Bridge Project account. The agenda also includes payments for 911 emergency dispatchers and closing out the Indiana Avenue sewer project. Additionally, the board will review community event requests and public health grant applications.

• $42,301.68 for 911 emergency dispatcher salaries and benefits
• $19,433.80 final pay estimate for Indiana Avenue sewer project
• $580,941.66 transfer from Kemp Bottom Bridge Project to Water & Gas Account
• $8,000 sponsorship for Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant
• Contract authorization for July 4th fireworks with Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several infrastructure payments and fund allocations. This includes final payments for airport drainage and sludge digester improvements. The agenda also features a $30,000 allocation to Haven House Family Shelter and emergency purchase requests for police vehicles.

• $106,385.75 final payment to Mitchell Contracting, Inc. for sludge digester improvements
• $30,000 fund allocation to Haven House Family Shelter
• Emergency declaration for the purchase of police cars
• $14,066.33 pay estimate for Runway 1 drainage and safety area improvements
• ARPA contracts for Good Foundations Tutoring Service and Turner Speech and Language Services, LLC

The Board unanimously declared 18 properties plus one re-entry property a public menace to health, safety and welfare, authorizing the Director of Community Development to cut, clean and demolish structures, with costs assessed to owners. The Board also approved consent agenda items including $30,000 for Haven House Family Shelter, $14,066.33 final payment for airport drainage work, and $106,385.75 final payment for sludge digester improvements. In executive session, the Board approved personnel actions including extended medical leaves, retro pay, a pay adjustment, and a five-day suspension.

• Declared 18 properties plus 1 re-entry a public menace, authorizing cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Approved $30,000 allocation to Haven House Family Shelter (3-0)
• Approved $14,066.33 final payment to Hemphill Construction for airport drainage (3-0)
• Approved $106,385.75 final payment to Mitchell Contracting for sludge digester (3-0)
• Approved $300 ad purchase from Vicksburg Dodgers Baseball (3-0)
• Approved $300 ad purchase from The Vicksburg Post (3-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring emergency for police car purchase (3-0)
• Approved extended medical leave, retro pay, pay adjustment, and suspension in executive session (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a resolution to transfer $1,000,000 to the Warren County Port Commission for new port development. The agenda also includes the permanent closing and relocation of Riverfront Park and various community event funding requests.

• Transfer of $1,000,000 in reserve funds to the Warren County Port Commission
• Permanent closing and relocation of Riverfront Park at 4100 Washington Street
• Allocation of $17,500 in matching funds for Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation programming
• Authorization of a contract with HIV Services, Inc. using ARPA funding
• Continuation of the State of Emergency regarding an abandoned drainage pipe on Indiana Avenue

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved transferring $1,000,000 in reserve funds to the Warren County Port Commission for joint development of a new port, and adopted an amended resolution to permanently close Riverfront Park at 4100 Washington Street and relocate it. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including advertising purchases and event permits, and authorized the mayor to execute an ARPA contract with HIV Services, Inc. and an amendment to the American Queen Steamboat Company docking agreement. In executive session, the board approved personnel actions including a medical leave extension, two pay adjustments, and a police officer suspension.

• Approved $1,000,000 reserve fund transfer to Warren County Port Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted amended resolution to permanently close Riverfront Park at 4100 Washington Street and relocate it (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute ARPA contract with HIV Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute amendment to American Queen Steamboat Company docking agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,000 Special Olympics ad, $885 Lendsi Radio ad, $5,000 Alcorn State University Jazz Festival ad, $17,500 Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation allocation, and other items (unanimous)
• Approved extended medical leave for a Customer Service Representative in Water & Gas Administration (unanimous)
• Approved pay adjustment for a Captain Paramedic V+ to $20.24/hour and a Laborer to $9.00/hour (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day suspension with 45 days probation for a police officer (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a new redistricting plan and an interlocal agreement for gas utility maintenance with Port Gibson. They will also address emergency declarations regarding road deterioration and lift station repairs. The agenda includes several personnel actions and various city contract updates.

• Adoption of a new redistrict plan and ward boundaries
• Interlocal agreement for gas utility systems with Port Gibson
• Sale of surplus property in Cherry & Commerce Subdivision for $350.00
• $2,000.00 advertisement request from Warren County Bulls
• Emergency declaration for the Merit Health River Region Hospital lift station

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously adopted a redistricting plan and authorized the city attorney to amend ward boundaries and rename wards. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, sponsorships, and continued states of emergency, and ratified several resolutions including support for passenger rail service and an interlocal gas utility agreement with Port Gibson. In executive session, the board approved pay adjustments, promotions, a suspension pending termination, and other personnel items.

• Adopted redistricting plan and authorized amending ward boundaries (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, sponsorships, and continued states of emergency (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Alcorn State University SWAC t-shirts (3-0)
• Approved $500 ad for Connecting the Dots Foundation and $2,000 ad for Warren County Bulls (3-0)
• Ratified Mayor's execution of NRCS federal assistance application (3-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Cherry & Commerce Subdivision to Claudette Tair for $350 (3-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting passenger rail service for Central Mississippi (3-0)
• Approved executive session personnel actions including pay adjustments, promotions, and suspension pending termination (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding proposed redistricting plans. The agenda also includes approving several service agreements and contract amendments, such as repairs for the Lee Street sanitary sewer. Additionally, the board will review various fund transfers to the Water and Gas Account.

• Public hearing on proposed redistricting plans
• $39,347.00 purchase of a Ford Expedition SSV 4x4 for the South Ward Alderman's Office
• Contract amendment with Red Oak Construction, LLC for Lee Street sanitary sewer repair
• Transfer of $633,934.48 from American Rescue Plan funds to the Water and Gas Account
• Service agreement with Puckett Power Systems for a generator at the Water Treatment Plant

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, requisitions, fund transfers, and payments. They also approved several routine items, including rejecting and re-advertising bids for the NRCS erosion control project, accepting additional NRCS funding, declaring a property at 1326 East Magnolia Street a public menace, and authorizing contracts for the Vicksburg Convention Center, Washington Street Park, and other services. The board went into executive session to approve longevity pay increases for two employees.

• Approved consent agenda with personnel actions, requisitions, and fund transfers (3-0)
• Rejected sealed bids for 2021 NRCS Erosion Control Project and authorized re-advertising (3-0)
• Accepted additional NRCS funding for 2021 Erosion Control Project (3-0)
• Declared 1326 East Magnolia Street a public menace and authorized demolition (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for 2022 Mississippi Recreational Trails Program (3-0)
• Accepted fee proposal from Wier Boerner Allin Architecture for Vicksburg Convention Center finishes (3-0)
• Authorized shared mobility device license agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved longevity pay increases for IT and Accounting employees (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review personnel actions, budget amendments, and crime statistics. Items include a request for housing assistance and the demolition of a press box at Halls Ferry Park. The meeting also includes consideration of zoning changes for the Ash Meadows subdivision.

• Zoning amendments for Ash Meadows Subdivision to change developer name and dwelling size.
• Purchase of forty traffic heads for $9,914.00.
• Resolution to demolish the press box at Halls Ferry Park.
• Approval of a $500.00 advertisement request from Alcorn State University.
• Sealed proposals for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year 4 repairs.

The Board unanimously approved a series of items, including rezoning Russ Builders' property from R-1 to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and accepting amended covenants for Ash Meadows, which lowers the minimum dwelling size from 1,800 to 1,350 square feet. They also declared two Fairground Street properties public menaces, authorizing cleanup and demolition, and approved budget amendments, a press box demolition at Halls Ferry Park, and a memorial sign for Arone Maceo Washington. Personnel actions, including pay adjustments and a promotion, were approved in executive session.

• Adopted agenda as amended, removing sewer assessment proposal item (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, $9,914 traffic parts purchase, and $500 Alcorn State ad (unanimous)
• Referred $350 bid for surplus property at Cherry & Commerce Subdivision to Selection Committee (unanimous)
• Declared 502 and 519 Fairground Street properties public menaces, authorized cut/clean/demolition (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendments for February 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to demolish obsolete press box at Halls Ferry Park (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to erect memorial sign for Arone Maceo Washington (unanimous)
• Approved Ash Meadows PUD rezoning and covenant changes, lowering minimum home size to 1,350 sq ft (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review several requests for advertising and sponsorship funds. The meeting also includes a resolution to accept donated property at 4535 N. Washington Street.

• $40,000 matching funds for Triumph Ministries, Inc. dba Kings Empowerment Center
• Resolution to accept donated property at 4535 N. Washington Street
• $1,000 advertisement request from Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg
• $1,000 sponsorship request for Run Thru History
• $500 advertisement request for Eagle Lake Tournament

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting and unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including advertising and sponsorship requests totaling $3,887.50, a $40,000 matching funds request, and the claims docket. They also adopted a resolution to accept donated property at Margaret's Grocery (4535 N. Washington Street). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including ads for Magnolia Crappie Club ($500), Teen Pageant ($87.50), Lupus Awareness ($500), Mental Health event ($200), Profile Magazine ($600), Run Thru History ($1,000), Junior Auxiliary ($1,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 matching funds for Triumph Ministries dba Kings Empowerment Center (unanimous)
• Approved claims docket (items 306799-306809) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to accept donated property at Margaret's Grocery, 4535 N. Washington Street (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting to address one routine agenda item. The board will consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a Third Party Limited Pole Attachment Agreement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC.

• Authorization of Third Party Limited Pole Attachment Agreement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC (ID-22-0204)

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The Board will review financial contributions to local economic development organizations and approve various personnel actions. They will also address a zoning appeal and an extension of the state of emergency for Indiana Avenue. Additionally, the board will discuss updates regarding the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.

• $60,000 contribution to Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce
• $5,000 contribution to Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program
• Extension of State of Emergency for an abandoned drainage pipe on Indiana Avenue
• Archaeological monitoring proposal for the Levee Street Improvements Project
• Contract with Brilliant Minds Tutorial Services, LLC using ARPA funds

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several personnel changes, including new hires for the Police and Sewer departments. The agenda includes approving street closures for Mardi Gras and a Lupus Awareness Walk, as well as authorizing significant equipment purchases. Additionally, the board will address property demolitions and an emergency declaration regarding the Highway 80 Lift Station.

• Purchase of two Power Pro Stretchers for $42,555.16
• Purchase of Scada parts for Water Treatment Plant for $13,180.00
• Payment of $43,292.33 for E-911 dispatcher salaries and benefits
• Street closure of Crawford Street for Mardi Gras Carnaval
• Emergency declaration regarding Highway 80 Lift Station rebuilding

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, special assessments for property cleanup, and various permits and payments. They denied Calvin Green's appeal to operate a wrecker service at 2601 Clay Street, upholding the Zoning Board's decision. The board also adopted budget amendments, declared several properties public menaces, and authorized numerous resolutions including closing Riverfront Park and filing an eminent domain case.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, special assessments, and permits (3-0)
• Denied Calvin Green's appeal for wrecker service at 2601 Clay Street (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for February 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Declared 5 properties public menaces and authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Authorized permanent closing of Riverfront Park at 4100 Washington Street (3-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing filing of eminent domain case (3-0)
• Approved $4,750 proposal from M & M Landscaping for Beulah Cemetery cleanup (3-0)
• Approved extended medical leave, longevity pay, and pay adjustments in executive session (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a $160,290.30 payment for the Vicksburg Waterline Protection Project. The agenda also includes discussions on an electric scooter proposal for downtown and funding for Mardi Gras promotions. Additionally, the board will review special assessments for property demolition and site clearing.

• $160,290.30 pay application for Vicksburg Waterline Protection Project
• $28,245.00 purchase of Neptune Utility Water Meters
• Electric scooter proposal for Downtown Vicksburg
• Up to $3,000.00 for Mardi Gras promotional items
• Special assessments for clearing 14 properties

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a proposal from Bird Company to operate electric scooters in Downtown Vicksburg. They also approved a floodplain variance for Industrial Wood Products, accepted an NRCS contract extension, and approved a $160,290.30 pay application for the Waterline Protection Project. The board approved the consent agenda, including personnel actions, a $28,245 sole-source purchase for water meters, and special assessments for property cleanup. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters and a real estate issue, with all items approved afterward.

• Approved Bird Company electric scooter proposal for Downtown Vicksburg (3-0)
• Adopted floodplain variance resolution for Industrial Wood Products (3-0)
• Accepted NRCS contract extension for four erosion control sites to Aug 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Anderson Contracting pay application No. 4 for $160,290.30 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $28,245 sole-source purchase for water meters (3-0)
• Approved special assessments for 14 properties for cutting/cleaning (3-0)
• Approved executive session items including longevity pay, pay adjustments, and suspensions (3-0)
• Approved claims docket except check #306366 for $2,500 (2-0, Mayor recused)

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The Board will decide on resolutions for an aircraft hangar purchase and tax abatement at 100 Halls Ferry Station. The meeting includes a zoning appeal for a wrecker service at 2601 Clay Street and a neighborhood lighting protection plan. Additionally, the board will consider renaming Hannah Avenue to Bessie Dillard Avenue.

• Authorization to purchase aircraft hangar from Cappaert Enterprises, LTD
• $17,545.00 requisition for Water Treatment Plant Slaker parts
• Tax abatement for Action Properties Vicksburg, LLC at 100 Halls Ferry Station
• Zoning appeal regarding a wrecker service at 2601 Clay Street
• Renaming Hannah Avenue to Bessie Dillard Avenue

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a consent agenda and routine items, including a tax abatement for Action Properties Vicksburg, LLC, the purchase of an aircraft hangar from Cappaert Enterprises, and renaming Hannah Avenue to Bessie Dillard Avenue. They also declared two properties public menaces, authorized demolition, and approved personnel actions in executive session. All votes were 2-0 with Alderman Monsour absent.

• Approved tax abatement for Action Properties Vicksburg, LLC at 100 Halls Ferry Station (2-0)
• Authorized purchase of aircraft hangar from Cappaert Enterprises, LTD (2-0)
• Renamed Hannah Avenue to Bessie Dillard Avenue (2-0)
• Declared 1709 Main Street and First North Street public menaces, authorized cut/clean/demolition (2-0)
• Approved $17,545 sole-source purchase of Slaker parts for Water Treatment Plant (2-0)
• Approved personnel actions including pay adjustments and extended medical leave (2-0)
• Approved claims docket #306023 (2-0)
• Set appeal hearing for Calvin Green for Feb 7, 2022 (2-0)

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The Board will consider amending the Floodplain Management Ordinance and an emergency declaration regarding a drainage pipe on Indiana Avenue. The meeting includes discussions on Southern Cultural Heritage Center updates and various personnel actions. Additionally, the board will review several city contracts and fund allocations.

• Amendment to Floodplain Management Ordinance
• Emergency Declaration for unfilled drainage pipe on Indiana Avenue
• $51,969.88 payment for E-911 dispatcher salaries and benefits
• $15,500 allocation to the Community Fund for Vicksburg Four Seasons of the Arts
• Agreement with Michael Barnard for a new animal shelter

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted an ordinance amending the floodplain management code, approved insurance coverage through BXS Insurance, authorized an emergency declaration for an unfilled drainage pipe on Indiana Avenue, and approved several agreements including a new animal shelter architect contract and debt management software. They also approved personnel actions in executive session, including transfers, pay adjustments, longevity pay, and a promotion.

• Adopted floodplain management ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved insurance coverage proposal through BXS Insurance (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency declaration for unfilled drainage pipe on Indiana Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute agreement with Michael Barnard for new animal shelter (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute rental agreement with Pitney Bowes for folder/inserter (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute agreement with DebtBook for debt management software (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brent Cappaert to Port Commission (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions in executive session: transfer, pay adjustments, longevity pay, promotion (unanimous)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider development agreements for the Ash Meadows Subdivision and an emergency declaration for the Highway 80 Lift Station rebuilding. The agenda also includes police policy revisions and various advertisement requests.

• Development agreement with Russ Builders, LLC for the Ash Meadows Subdivision project
• Final pay application of $20,926.99 for the Vicksburg Forest Products Rail & Drainage Project
• Engineering services contract with Neel Schaffer for a proposed city animal shelter
• Emergency declaration regarding the rebuilding of the Highway 80 Lift Station
• $5,000 advertisement request from Little Easy Tours

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution to name the bridge on the Frontage Road connecting Clay Street to Indiana Avenue in honor of Margaret Gilmer. They also approved consent agenda items including advertisements, sponsorships, and a contract change order, as well as routine agenda items such as an emergency declaration for the Highway 80 lift station, a city-owned equipment policy, and a police body-worn camera policy. Several contracts were authorized, including engineering services for a new animal shelter and a development agreement for the Ash Meadows Subdivision. Personnel actions, including pay adjustments and promotions, were approved in executive session.

• Adopted resolution to name bridge on Frontage Road connecting Clay Street to Indiana Avenue in honor of Margaret Gilmer (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 advertisement for Vicksburg Spring and Fall Pilgrimages (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 advertisement for River City Toyfest Event (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for MLK Birthday Celebration (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 advertisement for JSUNAA Blue Tie Gala (3-0)
• Adopted emergency declaration for Highway 80 lift station rebuilding (3-0)
• Adopted Use of City Owned Equipment Policy (3-0)
• Adopted Vicksburg Police Department Policy 5.07 (Body-Worn Cameras) (3-0)