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Meeting Name: Board of Mayor and Aldermen Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/25/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Robert M. Walker Building
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ID-26-0360 1A. Personnel MattersApprove the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hire: a. Landscaping (1) b. Fire (1) c. Vehicle Maintenance (1) 2. Resignation: a. Police (1) 3. Retirement: a. R.O.W (1) b. Street (1) c. Fire (1)   Not available Not available
ID-26-0330 1B. MinutesAdopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. February 25, 2026 2. March 2, 2026 3. March 10, 2026 4. March 16, 2026   Not available Not available
ID-26-0335 1C. Action ItemApprove Additions to Employee Driver's List 1. Shantavia Davis - Police 2. Dalton Ross - Vehicle Maintenance 3. Dearius Henyard - Fire 4. Sioux Bean - Landscaping   Not available Not available
ID-26-0338 1D. AppointmentAppoint Tommy Moffett to fill the unexpired term of James E. Jefferson, Jr. on the Civil Service Commission   Not available Not available
ID-26-0328 1E. Action ItemApprove the following requests from Jennifer Cowan on behalf of Lifting Lives Ministries for Murals in Action Fundraiser event May 3, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: 1. Permission for Levee Street Lane closest to the murals be closed to traffic from Clay Street to Grove Street from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2. Provide services of the Vicksburg Police Department and other agencies as necessary to ensure security and traffic control in the area of the program, generally along Levee Street from Clay Street to Grove Street 3. Permission to delay the event to May 10, 2026 in the event the forecast shows high probability of inclement weather on the day of event   Not available Not available
ID-26-0340 1F. Action ItemApprove request from the Vicksburg Police Department to place into unmarked inventory the following vehicle: 1. 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV, VIN#1GNS6LED3TR285885; CID# 6988   Not available Not available
ID-26-0355 1G. Action ItemApprove request from Natalie Burks for permission to use Gordon's Alley on April 30, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the Hit the Bricks Event   Not available Not available
ID-26-0354 1H. Action ItemApprove the following on behalf of Sh'Vante Wiggins, Youth Services Coordinator: 1. Permission to use Washington Street Park April 3, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Halls Ferry Park April 4, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to host the Easter Weekend Family Celebration 2. Police presence at both events to provide safety, assist with traffic and crowd management, and help ensure a welcoming and secure environment for all attendees   Not available Not available
ID-26-0333 1I. SponsorshipApprove Sponsorship Application in the amount of $650.00 from Kristy Kitchings on behalf of Mississippi Business Journal for Senior Living and Retirement Communities Spotlight Edition pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended   Not available Not available
ID-26-0359 1J. SponsorshipApprove Sponsorship request in the amount of $500.00 from Rev. R. D. Bernard on behalf of King Solomon Baptist Church for the Vicksburg and Warren County Community Easter Egg Hunt pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended   Not available Not available
ID-26-0332 1K. Action ItemApprove the following for payment: 1. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $58,086.18 for the city's share of 18 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates: February 28, 2026 and March 14, 2026 2. Stantec Consulting for professional services: a. Invoice #2534293 in the amount of $240.40 for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement over Hatcher Bayou (Phase 1-3) 3. Neel Schaffer, Inc. for professional services: a. Invoice #1114040 in the amount of $890.00 for General Services b. Invoice #1114042 in the amount of $11,250.00 for Sports Complex Lighting Project c. Invoice #1114043 in the amount of $6,060.00 for Riverfront Park LPA Project d. Invoice #1114044 in the amount of $1,910.00 for Convention Center Wall Remediation e. Invoice #1114045 in the amount of $1,290.00 for NRCS Highland Drive f. Invoice #1114046 in the amount of $7,442.50 for Airport Advisory Services 4. Allen & Hoshall for professional services: a. Invoice #4022601-72475 in   Not available Not available
ID-26-0337 1L. Monthly UpdateApprove Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark 2. Cadence   Not available Not available
ID-26-0344 1M. Monthly UpdateApprove Reports: 1. City Sexton 2. Privilege License 3. Mayor and Treasure 4. Tax Collection 5. Detail Budget 6. Credit Card   Not available Not available
ID-26-0320 1N. Action ItemApprove Claims Docket   Not available Not available
ID-26-0321 1A. BidReceive Sealed Bids for: 1. Boarding Up and Securing of Property located at 2717 Pearl Street   Not available Not available
ID-26-0322 1B. BidReceive Sealed Bids for: 1. Grass Cutting, Litter Removal and Edging for City of Vicksburg Properties   Not available Not available
ID-26-0345 1C. Monthly UpdateDiscuss Key City February Monthly Report   Not available Not available
ID-26-0334 1D. Special AssessmentHearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community   Not available Not available
ID-26-0351 1E. Action ItemAdopt Budget Amendments   Not available Not available
ID-26-0357 1F. Special AssessmentAccept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt Resolution / Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the following properties: 1. 231 Meadowvale Drive, PPIN 020535; owned by George Straughter 2. 311 Farmer Street, PPIN 019074; owned by Brown Lucia Hawkins Estate 3. 1417 Fayette Street, PPIN 019376; owned by Pied Piper Playhouse, Inc. 4. 1607 Grove Street, PPIN 017613; owned by Paul Morgan 5. 1414 Grove Street, PPIN 018784; owned by Neely Easter 6. 1900 Mulberry Street, PPIN 18141; owned by Kansas City Southern Bail 7. 2704 Oak Street, PPIN 16649; owned by John L. Nickerson EST 8. 422 Depot Street, PPIN 18150; owned by Demetric Brooks Sr. 9. 422 Depot Street, PPIN 18150; owned by Demetric Brooks Sr. 10. 721 China Street, PPIN 019204; owned by James T. Kilroy   Not available Not available
ID-26-0323 1G. Action ItemApprove the following Revised Job Descriptions for the Vicksburg Police Department: 1. Administrative Coordinator II - Chief's Office 2. Crime Scene Technician 3. Executive Assistant to the Chief 4. Public Affairs and Communication Specialist   Not available Not available
ID-26-0356 1H. Action ItemApprove the following requests from Chief Larry Burns for the Vicksburg Police Department: 1. Permission to host Media Management for First Responders Training on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2. Authorize Mayor to execute quote in the amount of $450.00 from the Vicksburg Convention Center for facility rental as hosting venue   Not available Not available
ID-26-0339 1I. Action ItemApprove the following request from Kim Hopkins, Executive Director Vicksburg Main Street Program: 1. Permission to utilize a portion of the city's sidewalks for various musical entertainers to perform during the annual Hit the Bricks event on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm   Not available Not available
ID-26-0353 1J. Action ItemApprove request on behalf of Vicksburg Main Street and the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau for the use of Washington Street Park and Gordon's Alley on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for the 2nd Annual Music and Culture Festival from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   Not available Not available
ID-26-0350 1K. Action ItemAuthorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Level I NFPA 1041-I Training in the amount of $2,000.00   Not available Not available
ID-26-0329 1L. Action ItemAccept Appraisal Report as presented by Southern Skyline Valuations and Approve Invoice #26-3951 in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Vicksburg Municipal Airport   Not available Not available
ID-26-0324 1M. Action ItemAuthorize Mayor to execute First Amendment to the Master Project Agreement by and between the City of Vicksburg and Core & Main LP for the Meter Replacement Project   Not available Not available
ID-26-0325 1N. Action ItemAuthorize the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to execute the Local Government Notification Form for the Port Station Development located at 2002 N. Washington Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi to apply for Housing Tax Credits   Not available Not available
ID-26-0341 1O. Action ItemAuthorize Mayor to execute Warranty Deed from Wynwood IV, LLC conveying property identified as PPIN 19182 recorded in Deed Book 1434 on Page 587 to the City of Vicksburg and for the City to accept the property with the tax assessed value of $89,350.00   Not available Not available
ID-26-0352 1P. Action ItemAuthorize Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with H & H Electrical LLC for Key City Lighting Improvements Project - Field #3 for a net increase change in contract in the amount of $11,570.00   Not available Not available
ID-26-0331 1Q. Action ItemApprove Change Order No. 1 with Wildstone Construction Services, LLC for Riverfront Park Site Development Project for a net decrease change in contract in the amount of $490,000.00 due to the removal of Alternate Bid #1 from the original contract   Not available Not available
ID-26-0326 1R. Action ItemApprove Change Order No. 2 with Wildstone Construction Services, LLC for Riverfront Park Site Development Project for a net increase change in current contract in the amount of $18,301.94 due to the addition of select fill material, sodding, clearing on site, and credits for landscaping plantings and irrigation   Not available Not available
ID-26-0336 1S. Action ItemApprove the following with Southeastern Pipeline & Environmental Services for 8" Gas Line Extension - Wisconsin Blvd to Gay Blvd Project: 1. Approve Pay Application #3 (Final) in the amount of $25,000.00 2. Accept Final Completion Certificate 3. Accept Close Out Documents (Final Release of Debts and Liens, Consent of Surety to Final Payment)   Not available Not available
ID-26-0342 1T. ContractAuthorize Mayor to execute Contract for Construction with Cooleys Contracting and Dirtworks, LLC for the Cleanup of Former US Rubber Recycling Site project   Not available Not available
ID-26-0346 1U. Action ItemAccept the Recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals a request from Halls Ferry Estates LLC by Charles Galloway to rezone 4407 Halls Ferry Road from C-4 General Commercial to MX-2 Mixed Use Residential and Commercial, as provided by Ordinance No. 71-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, as amended   Not available Not available
ID-26-0348 1V. OrdinanceAdopt An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance 71-8, As Amended, The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi By Rezoning A Certain Area Of Land Within The Limits Of The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, And To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi (PPIN 22582)   Not available Not available
ID-26-0349 1W. OrdinanceAdopt An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance 71-8, As Amended, The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi By Rezoning A Certain Area Of Land Within The Limits Of The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, And To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi (PPIN 012726, 011136)   Not available Not available
ID-26-0347 1X. ResolutionAdopt Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Properties for the Expansion of the Waterfront   Not available Not available
ID-26-0358 1Y. ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Authorizing the Retention of the Badge Issued to Captain Charles L. Ferguson   Not available Not available
ID-26-0361 1Z. ResolutionAdopt Resolution Declaring the Intention of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi (The "Governing Body") to Receive Suitable Proposals for the Lease Purchase of Equipment for the City in the Maximum Principal Amount not to exceed $317,900.00; and other related matters   Not available Not available
ID-26-0362 1A. DiscussDivision Head Meeting   Not available Not available