Vicksburg, MS

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on an ordinance to amend the city's utility code and authorize several payments. The meeting includes decisions on street closures, speed hump denials, and the approval of a historical marker.

• Ordinance to amend Charter 23 Utilities of the Code of Ordinances
• Payment of $13,500.00 to Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Payment of $4,384.00 to Mississippi Division of Medicaid (TREAT Program)
• Payment of $3,000.00 to Voice of Calvary Ministries for housing consultation
• Street closure of Pittman Road and Scenic Drive for Kings Community Fall Fest

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several administrative actions, including utility ordinance amendments and various service agreements. The meeting includes discussions on regional economic development alliances and various personnel and property management matters.

• Ratify $13,600.00 Statement of Work with Clark Hill, PLC
• Ratify $14,117.53 and $13,111.11 fund transfers to City Clerk's Office Petty Cash
• Adopt ordinance to amend Charter 23 Utilities
• Resolution for regional economic development alliance with Warren County
• Award sealed bids for 8 properties to Gold Standard Property Management and Grass Champions

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several event permits, street closures, and personnel actions. Key items include a request for federal emergency watershed funding and the purchase of heavy equipment for the Right of Way Department.

• Purchase of one MowerMax Prime Mower from ATMAX Equipment Co. for $268,035.75
• Federal funding applications for road and bank stabilization at Wisconsin Avenue and 571 Old Highway 27
• Payment of $3,613.16 to Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport for August invoice
• Request to lift open container laws near Halls Ferry Park tennis courts for October and November tournaments
• Street closures for the Myrlie Evers Park Opening (Fayette to Jackson Street) and a Peace Walk on Mission 66

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a hearing to determine if specific properties are public menaces. The body will also receive sealed bids for eight properties and authorize advertising for bids on ten additional properties.

• Hearing to determine if properties on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace
• Sealed bids for eight properties (MCA 21-19-11)
• Request for street barricades and open container lift for Vicksburg Porchfest on November 8
• Revised Mission Statement (Policy No. 2.01) for the Vicksburg Police Department
• Time extension request for EWP Project 5328 - Hwy 61/Rifle Range Rd

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider authorizing a grant writing and administration agreement for the Constitution Firehouse. The board will also review a resolution regarding temporary street closures for bridge maintenance.

• Agreement with Belinda Stewart Architects, PA for CHPG Grant Writing & Grant Administration Services for Constitution Firehouse
• Resolution to temporarily close municipal streets for maintenance of the Cherry Street Bridge

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert M. Walker Building, 1415 Walnut Street. The board will consider a consent agenda covering personnel hires and resignations, meeting minutes, event permits, payment of two ESG Operations invoices, bank letters, and reports, plus routine items including a public nuisance hearing, budget amendments, and several contracts. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters involving the Fire and Police departments and discussion of business location or expansion.

• Payment to ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for September 2026: Invoice #188491 for $60,810.87 (wastewater treatment) and Invoice #188492 for $92,715.04 (water treatment)
• Requisition #2608941 for $17,196.00 ($4,299.00 each) to Temple, Inc. for four Type 2 Traffic Actuated Controllers for the Traffic Department (State Contract #8200086365)
• Property clearing and boarding contracts with Cartez Evans dba Easy Green Landscaping and Powerwashing, LLC for ten properties including 603 Florence Avenue ($4,000.00), 1118 Mundy Street ($2,000.00), and 1610 South Street ($1,500.00)
• Public nuisance hearing on properties listed on the Community Development Agenda
• Event permits: Fall block party on Washington Street (Nov. 1), Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Catfish Row Park (Oct. 17), Golding River Outlook grand opening (Oct. 5), Purple Parade Walk (Sept. 26), and Jackson Street closure for Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church (Sept. 26)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved multiple property maintenance and demolition orders, authorized various city contracts, and finalized several personnel actions following an executive session. The Board also approved payments for water and wastewater facility operations and various community event requests.

• Authorized cleanup and demolition for 15 properties (3-0)
• Approved $17,196 for four traffic controllers (3-0)
• Approved $153,525.91 in water/wastewater contract payments (3-0)
• Approved 10 property clearing and boarding contracts (3-0)
• Approved termination of one police officer (3-0)
• Approved resignation and suspension actions for fire department staff (3-0)
• Approved September 2026 budget amendments (3-0)
• Authorized student affiliation agreement with Vicksburg Healthcare, LLC (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, crime reports, sponsorships, and payments. The routine agenda includes awarding a sealed bid for demolition of ten properties, accepting feasibility and economic impact studies for a proposed outdoor waterpark at Key City Park, and authorizing contracts for the Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail and water meter replacement. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss police personnel matters and potential litigation.

• Award demolition bid to Easygreen Landscaping for 10 properties, totaling $11,700
• Accept feasibility and economic impact studies for proposed outdoor waterpark at Key City Park
• Approve $150,000 payment to Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Foundation
• Approve $73,432.66 payment for E-911 dispatcher salaries
• Authorize contracts for Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail and water meter replacement

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved multiple city items, including tennis court resurfacing at Bazinsky Park, feasibility and economic impact studies for an outdoor waterpark at Key City Park, and property cleanup bids. The board also adopted budget amendments, approved various sponsorship and claims payments, and addressed police department personnel actions during an executive session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including personnel forms, crime stats, and claims (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (3-0)
• Awarded sealed bids for 10 properties to Easygreen Landscaping and Powerwashing, LLC totaling various amounts (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for 2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant and authorize public hearing (3-0)
• Selected Australian Courtworks, Inc. to resurface Bazinsky Park tennis courts for $42,200 (Courts 7-10) and $32,500 (Courts 4-6) (3-0)
• Accepted feasibility and economic impact study reports for the proposed outdoor waterpark at Key City Park (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute contract documents for the Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail Project and serve as Chief LPA Official (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review several budget amendments, including the establishment of a Downtown Taxing District. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2027 tax levy and the Vicksburg-Tallulah Airport budget.

• Resolution to establish Downtown Taxing District and set downtown tax rate
• Adoption of Tax Levy Order 2027
• Approval of Vicksburg-Tallulah Airport budget and appropriations

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reconvened September 15, 2026 and adopted its agenda, then approved a series of budget and tax items. It adopted budget amendments, a resolution establishing a Downtown Taxing District and setting a downtown tax rate, a Tax Levy Order for 2027, the Vicksburg-Tallulah Airport budget, and the FY27 budget with authorization of appropriations. Every item passed unanimously 3-0 (Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, Alderwoman Bailey); the board then adjourned to meet Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.

• Adopted the agenda as printed (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (3-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing a Downtown Taxing District and setting the downtown tax rate (3-0)
• Adopted Tax Levy Order 2027 (3-0)
• Approved the Vicksburg-Tallulah Airport budget (3-0)
• Adopted the FY27 budget and authorized appropriations (3-0)
• Adjourned to meet Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a special called meeting to discuss NROUTE and consider several routine agenda items. These include declaring property surplus, approving a $52,613.10 contract for garbage cart removal, authorizing a shredding agreement, and approving an in-kind donation for a citywide revival.

• Discussion regarding NROUTE
• Resolution to declare property surplus and authorize disposal (ID-26-1187)
• Approve $52,613.10 quote from Cascade Cart Solutions for garbage cart removal (ID-26-1188)
• Authorize mayor to execute shredding agreement with Keystone Material Solutions (ID-26-1189)
• Approve in-kind donation for Three-Day Citywide Revival on Sept 13, 20, 27, 2026 (ID-26-1190)

At a special called meeting on September 11, 2026, the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several items with Mayor Willis T. Thompson and Alderwoman Vickie Y. Bailey present and Alderman Thomas Mayfield absent. The board approved a $52,613.10 quote from Cascade Cart Solutions for removal of garbage carts in the city, adopted a resolution declaring property surplus and authorizing its disposal, authorized the Mayor to execute a shredding and material recovery agreement with Keystone Material Solutions, LLC, and approved an in-kind donation for insurance coverage for a three-day citywide revival on September 13, 20, and 27, 2026. A discussion regarding NROUTE was held with no action recorded. All votes were 2-0, with one member absent.

• Approved consent agenda items (2-0, Alderman Mayfield absent)
• Held discussion on NROUTE; no action recorded
• Adopted resolution declaring property surplus and authorizing disposal (2-0)
• Approved $52,613.10 quote from Cascade Cart Solutions for garbage cart removal (2-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Municipal Secure Shredding, Material Recovery & Asset Transfer Agreement with Keystone Material Solutions, LLC (2-0)
• Approved in-kind donation for insurance coverage for three-day citywide revival Sept 13, 20, 27, 2026, 5-8 p.m. (2-0)
• Adjourned (2-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider routine items including personnel actions, event support requests, and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing applications for FY2025 and FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants, approving a $12,523.31 CivicPlus agreement, and allocating $10,000 for the Mayor's Youth Council. The board will also hold an executive session for personnel matters and business discussions.

• Approve $12,523.31 CivicPlus Master Services Agreement
• Allocate $10,000 for Mayor's Youth Council
• Authorize JAG grant applications for FY2025 and FY2026
• Approve personnel actions including resignations, suspensions, and termination
• Support Over the River Run and Bridging the Gap 5K events

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted resolutions for the Mayor's Youth Council, allocating $10,000 for its funding, and authorized grant applications and interlocal agreements with Warren County for the FY2025 and FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant programs. The Board also approved Apple Developer agreements, a $12,523.31 CivicPlus master services agreement statement of work, and various personnel actions including longevity pay increases, a firefighter suspension, and a right-of-way employee termination following an executive session.

• Adopted resolution and allocated $10,000 to fund the Mayor's Youth Council (3-0)
• Authorized advertising sealed bids for eight properties under MCA 21-19-11 (3-0)
• Approved Apple Developer agreements for the city and police department (3-0)
• Adopted resolutions and interlocal agreements with Warren County for FY2025 and FY2026 JAG program funds (3-0)
• Approved CivicPlus Master Services Agreement statement of work for $12,523.31 (3-0)
• Approved longevity pay increases for administrative, ambulance, building maintenance, court services, legal, traffic, vehicle maintenance, and water/gas administration personnel (3-0)
• Approved an 8-hour unpaid suspension for a Firefighter I (3-0)
• Approved termination of a right-of-way laborer for job abandonment (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with routine items including personnel actions, event permits, sponsorships, and payments. Notable items include a $10,000 sponsorship for the Hipstoric Art Festival with street closures, a $1,000 NAMI sponsorship, and payments for 911 dispatch and water/wastewater operations. The board will also discuss updates from the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau and Convention Center, and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approve $10,000 sponsorship for Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival, closing Washington Street from Jackson to Crawford, Oct 2-4
• Approve $1,000 sponsorship for NAMIWalks Vicksburg
• Approve payments: $61,868.83 for 911 dispatchers, $92,715.04 for water treatment, $60,810.87 for wastewater operations
• Approve request from Alcorn State University to borrow 200 metal barricades for homecoming parade
• Adopt resolution for Ward 1 Community Clean Up Day

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $10,000 sponsorship and a list of city services for the Vicksburg Main Street Hipstoric Art Festival, including closing Washington Street from Jackson to Crawford on October 2-4, 2026. The board also adopted budget amendments, authorized the mayor to execute a procurement request with the MS Wireless Communication Commission for police handheld radios, and approved a grant application resolution to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. In executive session, the board approved a purchasing longevity pay increase, a fire paramedic pay/status change, an administration title change, and a police officer termination. All votes recorded were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $10,000 sponsorship and city services for Vicksburg Main Street Hipstoric Art Festival (3-0)
• Approved closing Washington Street from Jackson to Crawford Oct 2-4, 2026 for the festival (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute procurement request with MS Wireless Communication Commission for police handheld radios (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for Mississippi Department of Archives and History Community Heritage Preservation Grant (3-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Ward 1 Community Clean Up Day (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, minutes, event requests, sponsorships, and payments (3-0)
• Approved executive session personnel items: purchasing longevity pay, fire paramedic pay/status change, administration title change, police termination (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special meeting to authorize three specific agreements and a financial commitment. The body will approve a matching funds resolution for the 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program. Additionally, the board will authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, as well as a services agreement with Mission Primary Care Clinic, PLLC.

• Adopt resolution approving financial commitment as matching funds for 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program (ID-26-1135)
• Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment #1 to Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (ID-26-1133)
• Authorize Mayor to execute Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with Mission Primary Care Clinic, PLLC (ID-26-1134)

At a special called meeting on August 31, 2026, the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved three items, each on a motion by Alderwoman Bailey seconded by Alderman Mayfield and adopted unanimously 3-0. The board authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment #1 to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), and to execute a Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with Mission Primary Care Clinic, PLLC. It also adopted a resolution approving a financial commitment to the Vicksburg Main Street Program as matching funds for the 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program. The minutes do not state dollar amounts for any of these items. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment #1 to the MOU with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) (3-0)
• Approved authorizing the Mayor to execute a Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with Mission Primary Care Clinic, PLLC (3-0)
• Adopted a resolution approving a financial commitment to the Vicksburg Main Street Program as matching funds for the 2026 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program (3-0)
• Adjourned the special called meeting (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, then take up several resolutions and contracts, including an ambulance service agreement with Vicksburg Healthcare, a resolution to declare a service weapon surplus and sell it to Lieutenant John Nguyen, and a resolution authorizing a grant application for lead service line replacement. The board will also receive sealed bids for ten properties, discuss the Southern Cultural Heritage Center and Flock cameras, and hold a public hearing on properties deemed a public menace.

• Authorize Mayor to execute Ambulance Service Agreement with Vicksburg Healthcare, LLC for the Vicksburg Fire Department
• Adopt Resolution Declaring Service Weapon Surplus and Authorize Sale to Lieutenant John Nguyen
• Adopt Resolution Authorizing Mississippi Rural Water Association to apply for DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Grant
• Receive sealed bids for 2026 City of Vicksburg MCA 21-19-11 - Ten (10) Properties
• Approve payments to Neel Schaffer, Inc. totaling $39,185.00 for various projects

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously declared properties at 304 Crestline Lane and 2515 Warrenton Road a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean, and demolish structures, with costs assessed to owners. The board also received sealed bids for mowing ten city properties, opened a public hearing on the Downtown Taxing District with no opposition, and approved numerous routine items including personnel actions, payments, and resolutions.

• Declared 304 Crestline Lane and 2515 Warrenton Road public menaces, authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Received sealed bids for 2026 MCA mowing of 10 properties; Easy Green Landscape $9,800, Grass Champions $15,500 (3-0)
• Opened Downtown Taxing District public hearing; no opposition to special assessment (3-0)
• Approved payment of $1,735.48 in taxes to Warren County for 102 Colleen Drive (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to sell surplus service weapon to Lt. John Nguyen (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute ambulance service agreement with Vicksburg Healthcare, LLC (3-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing DWSRF lead service line replacement grant application (3-0)
• Approved 48 fire department pay adjustments and 3 status changes (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is meeting to approve routine consent items, including personnel actions, reports, and sponsorships, and to consider several notable items: a $600,000 paving project contract, a $74,500 water infrastructure loan application, and a resolution related to eminent domain. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Authorize $600,000 Task Order #15 to Neel-Schaffer for 2026 paving project design and construction engineering
• Authorize Rural Water Association to apply for $74,500 DWSRF principal forgiveness loan for drinking water
• Adopt joint resolution with Warren County for eminent domain to confirm title and obtain real property
• Approve $5,000 sponsorship to Red Carpet Bowl Committee, $300 to Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni, $400 to Exchange Club
• Approve $512.83 payment to Stantec for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement over Hatcher Bayou

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $600,000 fixed-fee task order with Neel-Schaffer for design and construction engineering on the 2026 City Paving Project, and appointed Christopher Herron-Albert as Parks & Recreation Director. The board also authorized the city to seek a $74,500 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund principal forgiveness loan, adopted a joint resolution with Warren County and authorized the mayor to execute an oath for an eminent domain complaint to confirm title and obtain real property, and approved several sponsorships and personnel actions. All votes recorded were unanimous (3-0) among Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey. The board also met in executive session on personnel matters and approved all items taken up there.

• Authorized Mayor to execute Task Order #15 with Neel-Schaffer for 2026 paving design/CEI, fixed fee $600,000 (3-0)
• Appointed Christopher Herron-Albert as Parks & Recreation Director (3-0)
• Approved request to authorize Rural Water Association to apply for $74,500 DWSRF principal forgiveness loan funding (3-0)
• Adopted joint City/County resolution and authorized mayor to execute oath for eminent domain complaint to confirm title and obtain real property (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for August 17, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for The Red Carpet Bowl Committee (3-0)
• Approved $300 sponsorship for Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter radio advertising (3-0)
• Approved $400 sponsorship for Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center charity golf tournament (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with personnel actions, sponsorships, and payments, plus routine items including appointing a city clerk and public works director. They will also vote on a $149,901.76 bid for the NRCS Highland Drive Project, a fire department tier pay scale adjustment, and several contract awards and change orders.

• Award $149,901.76 bid for NRCS Highland Drive Project to Maynord Landscaping, Inc.
• Approve Change Order No. 3 with Wildstone Construction for Riverfront Park, net increase $95,134.53
• Increase mileage reimbursement rates from $0.73 to $0.76 per mile (private vehicle) and $0.21 to $0.235 (government vehicle)
• Approve $32,843.81 payment to Warren County for Riverfront Park cost share and transfer from project fund
• Adjust Vicksburg Fire Department tier payscale effective September 2, 2026

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the consent agenda, including personnel actions, in-kind sponsorships, a mileage rate increase, tax exemptions, and payments. They appointed John W. Carroll, Sr. as City Clerk (2-1) and Edward Adcock as Public Works Director, and awarded the NRCS Highland Drive Project bid to Maynord Landscaping, Inc. for $149,901.76. The board also approved a $95,134.53 change order for the Riverfront Park project and authorized a budget hearing for September 3, 2026.

• Appointed John W. Carroll, Sr. as City Clerk (2-1)
• Appointed Edward Adcock as Public Works Director (3-0)
• Awarded NRCS Highland Drive Project bid to Maynord Landscaping, Inc. for $149,901.76 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 with Wildstone Construction for Riverfront Park, net increase $95,134.53 (3-0)
• Approved in-kind sponsorship for The Merge VHS/WCHS Class of 1998 block party at Halls Ferry Park, including fee waiver (3-0)
• Increased employee mileage reimbursement rates to $0.76/mile (private vehicle) and $0.235/mile (government vehicle) (3-0)
• Approved $59,456.00 TREAT program assessment payment to Mississippi Division of Medicaid (3-0)
• Approved termination of a City Clerk effective August 5, 2026 (2-1)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet August 3 to decide on routine personnel actions, approve a $614,985 transfer from the Riverfront Development Project Fund to the Water & Gas Account, adopt a final order granting a tax exemption to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., and ratify several contracts including a demolition contract for 915 Dewitt Street and grass-cutting services for 100 McAuley Drive and 2704 Oak Street.

• Transfer $614,985 from Riverfront Development Project Fund to Water & Gas Account
• Adopt final order granting tax exemption to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
• Approve demolition contract for 915 Dewitt Street for $6,100
• Approve grass-cutting contracts for 100 McAuley Drive ($3,000) and 2704 Oak Street ($1,000)
• Authorize $19,250 in matching funds for Warren County Port Commission's new port project on Highway 61 South

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously declared five properties on First East and Main Streets public menaces and authorized the Community Development Director to proceed with cut, cleanup, and demolition, with costs assessed to owners. The board also received sealed bids for several projects, including the Highland Drive NRCS project and Convention Center Wall Remediation, and approved numerous routine items including budget amendments, a revised travel policy, and police training requests. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Declared 5 properties on First East and Main Streets public menaces, authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Received bids for Highland Drive NRCS Project: Maynord Landscaping $149,901.76, Innovative Performance Construction $155,537.50 (3-0)
• Received bid for Convention Center Wall Remediation: Hemphill Construction $1,640,043.75 (3-0)
• Received bid for Asphalt Paving Term Bid: Hayes General Construction $7,055.00 (3-0)
• Received bid for Five Properties: Mitchell's Little Helpers $10,500 (3-0)
• Rejected all bids for Grass Cutting Flood Buyout Properties, authorized re-advertising (3-0)
• Approved $19,250 additional matching funds for Warren County Port Commission land acquisition (3-0)
• Approved $6,696 KnowBe4 security awareness training renewal for IT Department (3-0)

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several professional service payments, tax exemptions for local businesses, and bid awards for city lot maintenance. The board is also reviewing a revised travel policy and contracts for the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum.

• Payment of $614,985.16 to Warren County Board of Supervisors for the Riverfront Park Development Project
• Ad Valorem tax exemptions for Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC, Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc., and Ergon Refining, Inc.
• Bid awards to Grass Champions Association for lot clearing and grass cutting at McAuley Drive, Grammar Street, Oak Street, South Street, and Pearl Street
• Authorization of $24,526.72 for Eagle Eye Network Cameras from Wilson Technology, Inc.
• Payment of $63,237.93 for 15 full-time E-911 dispatcher salaries and benefits

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously declared nine properties public menaces to health, safety, and welfare and authorized the Community Development Director to proceed with cutting, cleanup, and demolition, with costs assessed to owners. The board also approved consent agenda items including tax exemptions, payments, and appointments, and took personnel actions in executive session, including a police officer suspension and a Parks & Recreation Director termination. The revised travel policy was tabled.

• Declared 9 properties public menaces, authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Approved $614,985.16 cost share for Riverfront Park Development (consent)
• Approved ad valorem tax exemptions for Vicksburg Forest Products, Ergon (consent)
• Awarded $3,000 McAuley grass cutting bid to Grass Champions (3-0)
• Awarded $1,000 bid for 2704 Oak Street lot clearing only (3-0)
• Approved $24,526.72 for Eagle Eye Network Cameras (3-0)
• Approved police officer 10-day suspension (3-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Director termination (3-0)

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The Board will adopt routine consent‑agenda items such as personnel actions and meeting minutes. It will approve several contracts and payments, including a $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses at 915 Dewitt Street, a $2,616.66 invoice from Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport, and a lease‑purchase financing agreement with Trustmark National Bank at a 3.98% rate and $11,921.84 monthly payment. The Board will adopt new park and recreation policies and resolutions for COPS microgrants, DPS LEO grants, ambulance service representation, and a charter amendment. An executive session will address longevity‑pay matters for various city departments.

• Award demolition contract to MP&L for 915 Dewitt Street houses – $6,100.00
• Approve lease‑purchase financing with Trustmark National Bank – 3.98% rate, $11,921.84 monthly
• Pay Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport invoice #31677 – $2,616.66
• Adopt Pavilion, Parks and Recreational Facilities Policy and revised application forms
• Adopt resolution to amend the City of Vicksburg Special Charter

The Board unanimously approved a $6,100 demolition bid for 915 Dewitt Street and awarded lease-purchase financing to Trustmark National Bank at 3.98% with monthly payments of $11,921.84. It also declared two properties a public menace, received sealed bids for grass cutting, and approved numerous routine items including personnel actions, policies, and grant applications. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Awarded $6,100 demolition bid for 915 Dewitt Street to MP&L (3-0)
• Awarded lease-purchase financing to Trustmark National Bank at 3.98%, $11,921.84/month (3-0)
• Declared 1401 Division Street a public menace; authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0)
• Received sealed bids for airport grass cutting; lowest $1,267 from R & J Handyman (3-0)
• Received sealed bids for flood buyout property grass cutting; lowest $2,000/week from Cutting Edge (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including new hires, resignations, and claims docket (3-0)
• Adopted resolutions for COPS Microgrants and MS DPS LEO Grant applications (3-0)
• Approved six longevity pay increases in executive session (3-0)

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on an ordinance prohibiting face coverings that conceal identity. The body will also consider establishing a Business Promotion Area to levy a special assessment on commercial real property within the downtown district, with a public hearing scheduled for August 25, 2026. Additional agenda items include budget amendments, contract fee adjustments for water and wastewater services, and police officer appointments. These actions will update local safety regulations, adjust municipal service costs, and create new funding mechanisms for downtown business promotion.

• Adopt ordinance prohibiting face coverings that conceal identity
• Establish Business Promotion Area to levy special assessment on commercial real property; public hearing set for Aug 25, 2026
• Amend health and sanitation codes regarding containers (Sec. 11-78) and general provisions (Sec. 11-101)
• Adjust base annual fees for Inframark LLC wastewater and water treatment contracts based on Consumer Price Index changes
• Approve $28,861 requisition for seven fire suppression suits from Sunbelt Fire Apparatus, Inc.

The Board adopted budget amendments and approved several contracts, including fire‑suppression suits and a wellness clinic. It accepted a land appraisal report and approved a $2,800 invoice for 885 North Frontage Road. The Board also adopted resolutions establishing a Business Promotion Area that will levy a special assessment on commercial real‑property, and set a hearing for a downtown taxing district. An ordinance to prohibit face coverings was tabled.

• Approved $28,861 requisition for seven fire suppression suits (Sunbelt Fire Apparatus) – unanimous (3‑0)
• Adopted budget amendments for July 10, 2026 – unanimous (3‑0)
• Received sealed bids for lease‑purchase financing interest rate proposal (five banks listed) – unanimous (3‑0)
• Accepted recommendation to award wellness clinic contract to Mission Primary Clinic – 2 Ayes, 1 Nay
• Accepted land appraisal report and approved $2,800 invoice for 885 North Frontage Road – unanimous (3‑0)
• Adopted resolution establishing a Business Promotion Area with a special assessment on commercial property – unanimous (3‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to publish notice and set hearing for downtown taxing district on Aug 25, 2026 – unanimous (3‑0)
• Tabled ordinance to prohibit face coverings – no vote

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La Junta de Alcalde y Concejales considerará varias solicitudes de patrocinio y diversas acciones de personal. La reunión incluye discusiones sobre actualizaciones del centro de convenciones, revisiones de las reglas del servicio civil y un reembolso por pago en exceso de FEMA.

• $2,500.00 de patrocinio para Flowers Promotions Boxing Event
• $3,000.00 de pago a Voice of Calvary Ministries para consulta de vivienda
• $6,805.98 de solicitud de reembolso de MEMA con respecto al pago en exceso del proyecto FEMA-4538-DR-MS
• Revisión de la Regla de Servicio Civil IV con respecto a la elegibilidad de la solicitud
• Cambios al SOG de la Sección 9.5 del Departamento de Bomberos para las calificaciones del rango de Capitán

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included new hires, additions to the employee driver list, three sponsorships totaling $3,250, and a $3,000 invoice. It received sealed bids for grass‑cutting services and approved revisions to a civil‑service rule, fire‑department operating guidelines, badge‑retention resolutions, a $6,805.98 refund, a grant extension, and the Mayor’s contract with Frasco Entertainment. The Board also approved fire‑department job descriptions and the department’s organizational chart, and moved into an executive session.

• Adopted agenda (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: new hires, driver list, sponsorships ($250, $2,500, $500) and $3,000 invoice (3‑0)
• Received sealed bids for grass cutting: Cutting Edge Lawn Services $16,500 and Grass Champions $3,000 (2‑1)
• Approved revision of Civil Service Rule IV (3‑0)
• Approved fire department SOG changes for Captain rank qualifications (3‑0)
• Ratified Mayor’s contract with Frasco Entertainment (Rockstar-Enterprises) (3‑0)
• Approved fire department job descriptions for Chief of Fire Prevention and Executive Assistant (3‑0)
• Approved fire department organizational chart (3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

La Junta considera aprobar una solicitud de pago de $1.53 millones para un préstamo estatal de control de contaminación del agua, junto con más de $1.3 millones en facturas de reparación de alcantarillado. Otras acciones incluyen una audiencia pública sobre propiedades molestas, un aumento de tarifas de ambulancias y la aprobación de múltiples contratos y permisos.

• Aprobar reembolso de $1,533,232.98 para el Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan
• Aprobar solicitudes de pago de $896,702.76 y $415,465.81 por reparaciones de alcantarillado (Suncoast Infrastructure)
• Audiencia pública sobre si las propiedades son una amenaza pública (Community Development Agenda)
• Aprobar aumento de tarifas de ambulancias del comité del Fire Department
• Autorizar contratos de demolición por un total de $33,750 para seis propiedades

The Board voted unanimously to label 100 McAuley Drive a public menace and to permit the Director of Community Development to demolish the dilapidated structures. It also adopted the June 25 2026 budget amendment. Several sealed‑bid advertisements for city projects were authorized. Additional approvals included a $200 sponsorship, a street‑block permit, and a city holiday on July 3.

• Declared 100 McAuley Drive a public menace and authorized demolition (unanimous 2‑0)
• Adopted Budget Amendment for June 25 2026 (unanimous 2‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for Convention Center Wall Remediation Project (unanimous 2‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for Rifle Range Road NRCS Project (unanimous 2‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for Grass Cutting at Municipal Airport (unanimous 2‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for Grass Cutting for Flood Buyout Properties (unanimous 2‑0)
• Approved $200 sponsorship for Grandparents Really Do Matter 5th Annual Luncheon (unanimous 2‑0)
• Approved street‑block permit for Trinity Temple Baptist Church Youth Back to School Event (unanimous 2‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

La Junta de Alcalde y Concejales considerará asuntos de rutina que incluyen acciones de personal, informe de estadísticas de delincuencia y enmiendas presupuestarias. Las acciones notables incluyen aprobar un pago final de $118,502.50 por la iluminación del campo de béisbol, comprar dos cortadoras de césped por $28,762, autorizar un patrocinio de $1,000 para baloncesto juvenil y seleccionar una empresa para un estudio de viabilidad de un parque acuático.

• Aprobar el pago final de $118,502.50 a H&H Electrical por el proyecto de iluminación del campo de béisbol
• Autorizar la compra de $28,762 de dos cortadoras Turf Tiger II para Parks & Recreation
• Aprobar el patrocinio de $1,000 a Play 2 Wynn para campamentos de baloncesto juvenil
• Revisar propuestas y seleccionar consultor para el Estudio de Viabilidad del Parque Acuático en Key City Sports Complex
• Autorizar al alcalde a ejecutar la primera enmienda al acuerdo de reemplazo de medidores con Core & Main LP

The Board approved the consent agenda, including a $1,000 sponsorship for youth basketball camps and purchase of two mowers for $28,762. They adopted budget amendments, a new Solid Waste Enforcement Officer job description, and revised shuttle bus rules. The final payment of $118,502.50 for the baseball field lighting project was approved, and the mayor was authorized to execute a first amendment to the meter replacement agreement with Core & Main. The board selected a company for a water park feasibility study and authorized termination of the health services agreement with Southern Health Network effective September 14, 2026. In executive session, they approved a promotion, two suspensions, and discussed land matters.

• Approved consent agenda including sponsorship, mowers, crime report, water report (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (3-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Enforcement Officer job description (3-0)
• Adopted revised shuttle bus rules & regulations (3-0)
• Approved final pay application $118,502.50 for baseball field lighting (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute first amendment to Core & Main meter replacement agreement (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to terminate health services agreement with Southern Health Network (3-0)
• Approved promotion of information specialist to Director of Constituent Services at $25/hr (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

La Junta de Alcaldes y Concejales considerará una resolución para autorizar un arrendamiento con opción a compra de equipos para la ciudad por un monto que no excede $647,662. También votarán sobre una exención fiscal para Mutual Federal Credit Union, adjudicarán contratos para la demolición de nueve casas en ruinas y aprobarán múltiples patrocinios y exenciones de tarifas para eventos comunitarios.

• Arrendamiento con opción a compra de equipos por hasta $647,662 (ID-26-0767)
• Exención fiscal para Mutual Federal Credit Union en 100 Maxwell Drive (ID-26-0759)
• Demolición de 9 propiedades, ofertas totalizando aproximadamente $50,275 (ID-26-0785)
• Patrocinio de $2,500 para el Programa de Verano Juvenil de TOUCH Inc. (ID-26-0762)
• Solicitud de $114,131.21 para la renovación del software de Tyler Technologies (ID-26-0760)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, event permits, sponsorships, tax exemptions for Ergon Refining and Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, and various requisitions and payments. In routine agenda items, they authorized sealed bids for grass cutting and lot clearing, awarded a lot clearing contract to Evans Landscape for three properties ($1,000 each), and awarded demolition contracts for eight dilapidated properties totaling $45,275 to multiple contractors. A public hearing was also held to consider cleanup and demolition of five additional properties deemed public menaces.

• Approved consent agenda including 14 items (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Malcolm Butler Football Camp
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for TOUCH Inc. Summer Youth Program
• Approved ad valorem tax exemption for Ergon Refining and Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions
• Authorized $50,946.67 requisition for wastewater bar screen repair (QSM Group)
• Authorized $114,131.21 for Tyler Technologies Munis software renewal
• Awarded lot clearing bid to Evans Landscape ($1,000 per lot for 3 properties)
• Awarded demolition bids for 8 properties totaling $45,275 to various contractors

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

La junta votará sobre la aceptación de $102,000 en fondos de contrapartida del Visitors Bureau para una subvención estatal que financie el proyecto del Blues Highway Travel Center. También considerarán enmiendas presupuestarias, aprobarán varios patrocinios y pagos, y crearán un comité para revisar ofertas de corte de césped y demolición. Una sesión ejecutiva discutirá el pago por antigüedad y la expansión de servicios médicos.

• Aceptar $102,000 en fondos de contrapartida de VCVB para la subvención de revitalización de Mississippi Main Street (Blues Highway Travel Center)
• Aprobar el pago de $53,507.55 a Hemphill Construction por el reemplazo de la caja de unión de alcantarillado
• Aprobar patrocinio de $1,000 cada uno para Vicksburg Post 20 Under 40, Sojoz LLC Summertime in River City y Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club
• Autorizar al Alcalde a ejecutar el acuerdo de subvención con MDA para MMRG-26-018 (Blues Highway Travel Center)
• Crear un comité para revisar ofertas de corte de césped, demolición y remoción de escombros

The board unanimously accepted a $102,000 matching fund commitment from the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant to support the Blues Highway Travel Center project. It also adopted budget amendments and created a committee to review bids for grass cutting, demolition, and debris removal. All other agenda items, including sponsorships, invoices, and a police training event, were approved unanimously.

• Accepted $102,000 grant matching for Blues Highway Travel Center (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute grant agreement with MDA for Main Street Revitalization Grant (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (3-0)
• Created committee to review bids for grass cutting and demolition services (3-0)
• Accepted revised appraisal reports for Vicksburg Municipal Airport (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorships to Vicksburg Post, Sojoz LLC, and Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute event order for police human trafficking training at VCC ($1,350) (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute MDOT permit for pipeline construction (2-0, Mayfield recused)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

La Junta de Alcaldes y Concejales considerará la aprobación de múltiples contratos y pagos, incluyendo una auditoría de $115,500, $56,778 para badenes reductores de velocidad y $37,931 para equipo médico. Una audiencia pública determinará si varias propiedades son molestias públicas y autorizará su limpieza o demolición.

• Aprobar el compromiso de auditoría de $115,500 con Booker T. Camper, Jr., CPA para el año fiscal 2025
• Autorizar la compra de $56,778 de 18 badenes reductores de velocidad en las calles National, Chambers, 1st Ave, Meadowvale y Bellaire
• Aprobar la renovación de $37,931 con Stryker Medical para camillas, cargadores eléctricos y dispositivos Lucas
• Aprobar el pago de $62,539 a Vicksburg-Warren 911 para salarios de despachadores
• Audiencia pública sobre 10 propiedades (p. ej., 0 Levee Street, 3609 Halls Ferry Rd) para declaración de molestia y evaluaciones especiales

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to declare seven properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to proceed with cutting, cleanup, and demolition, with costs assessed against owners. They also approved a $20,480 DUO multi-factor authentication renewal, $56,778 for 18 speed humps, budget amendments, and special assessments for 10 properties. All votes were 2-0 with Alderman Mayfield absent.

• Declared 7 properties public menace, authorized cut/cleanup/demolition (2-0)
• Approved $20,480 DUO MFA renewal (2-0)
• Authorized $56,778 purchase of 18 speed humps (2-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for May 27, 2026 (2-0)
• Accepted special assessments and resolution for 10 properties (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $500 sponsorship, multiple professional services invoices, bank letters, reports, and claims docket (2-0)
• Approved $62,539.24 payment for 911 dispatcher salaries (consent agenda)
• Granted 90-day extension for 109 North Locust Street property owner (2-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Esta reunión especial de la Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen es convocada para entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir asuntos de personal. Los puntos incluyen correcciones de pago por antigüedad, una transferencia, y discusiones sobre el desempeño laboral y la salud de empleados en los departamentos de City Clerk e Inspection. No hay votaciones públicas programadas.

• Corrección de pago por antigüedad (ID-26-0702)
• Transferencia (ID-26-0703)
• Asunto de personal - City Clerk (ID-26-0704)
• Asunto de personal - Inspection (ID-26-0705)

The board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters, including longevity pay, transfers, and job performance issues. They approved a longevity pay correction for one benefits coordinator, raising the hourly rate from $16.85 to $17.05, effective May 19, 2026. Other personnel items were discussed but no additional votes were taken. The board then came out of executive session and approved all items discussed unanimously.

• Approved longevity pay correction for Benefits Coordinator (hourly $16.85 to $17.05) (3-0)
• Approved all items taken up in executive session (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

La Junta de Alcaldes y Concejales decidirá sobre solicitudes de patrocinio por un total de más de $60k, incluyendo $45k para Miss Mississippi. Autorizarán un contrato de fuegos artificiales por $46k, recibirán ofertas selladas para demoler nueve casas deterioradas y votarán sobre una solicitud compleja de Levitt AMP Vicksburg para una serie de ocho conciertos con cierres de calles y servicios municipales. Otros puntos incluyen reparaciones de alcantarillado, medidas para calmar el tráfico y sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal.

• Aprobar patrocinio de $45,000 para el Concurso Miss Mississippi
• Autorizar contrato de $46,000 con Pyroman Fireworks para el 4 de julio
• Considerar la serie de música Levitt AMP en Washington Street Park (8 fechas, cierres de calles, exención de envase abierto)
• Recibir ofertas selladas para la demolición de 9 casas deterioradas
• Aprobar estimación de costo de reparación de alcantarillado con Hemphill Construction cerca del ferrocarril

The board approved sponsorships totaling $58,000, including $45,000 for the Miss Mississippi competition and $10,000 for the Miss Mississippi Teen competition. They also approved a $2,000 sponsorship and fee waivers for the Juneteenth Heritage Festival. Sealed bids were received for demolition of nine dilapidated houses and lot clearing of three lots. All votes were unanimous (2-0) with the mayor absent.

• Approved $45,000 sponsorship for Miss Mississippi competition (2-0)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Miss Mississippi Teen competition (2-0)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship and fee waivers for Juneteenth Festival (2-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Special Olympics Area 10 (2-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $148,350.02 for water/wastewater operations (2-0)
• Received sealed bids for demolition of 9 dilapidated houses (2-0)
• Received sealed bids for lot clearing of 3 lots (2-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (2-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

La Junta considerará aprobar contribuciones por un total de $105,000 a tres organizaciones locales de desarrollo económico. Otros puntos importantes incluyen la adjudicación de licitaciones selladas para corte de césped y recolección de basura, la aceptación de evaluaciones especiales para propiedades problemáticas, y la aprobación de acciones de personal y varios pagos.

• Autorizar $60,000 para la Cámara de Comercio, $5,000 para el Programa de Desarrollo de la Jubilación, $40,000 para la Asociación de Desarrollo Económico
• Adjudicar licitaciones de corte de césped: Área 1 $1,404, Área 2 $1,840
• Evaluaciones especiales para 10 propiedades (p. ej., 519 Fairground St, 422 Depot St) por corte/limpieza
• Aprobar $42,559 por la tarifa anual de Sensus (agua/gas) a Core & Main
• Aprobar capacitación del departamento de policía sobre trata de personas en el centro de convenciones ($675)

The Board approved $60,000 for the Chamber of Commerce, $5,000 for the Retirement Development Program, and $40,000 for the Economic Development Partnership. They also approved grass cutting bids, special assessments for 10 property cleanups, and a $20,000 water plant emergency plan update. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $60,000 to Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 to Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program (3-0)
• Approved $40,000 to Vicksburg-Warren Economic Development Partnership (3-0)
• Awarded grass cutting bids: Area 1 $1,404, Area 2 $1,840 (3-0)
• Accepted special assessments for clearing 10 properties (3-0)
• Approved Motorola Solutions radio maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Authorized $20,000 for water treatment plant emergency plan update (3-0)
• Adopted revised federal/state grants management policies (3-0)