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Meeting Name: Board of Mayor and Aldermen Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/8/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Robert M. Walker Building
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ID-26-1136 1A. RecognitionProclamation - Recognizing September as National Recovery Month   Not available Not available
ID-26-1152 1A. Personnel MattersApprove the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. New Hire: a. Right of Way (1) b. Street (3) 2. Re-Hire: a. Right of Way (1) 3. Resignation: a. Fire (1)   Not available Not available
ID-26-1144 1B. MinutesAdopt Board Meeting Minutes for: 1. August 25, 2026   Not available Not available
ID-26-1126 1C. Action ItemApprove request from Douglas Stewart on behalf of Alcorn State University Police Department for permission to borrow two hundred (200) metal barricades for traffic and crowd control at the University Homecoming Parade to be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026   Not available Not available
ID-26-1129 1D. Action ItemApprove the following requests from Anitra Nichols on behalf of The Pearl Connection, Inc.: 1. Permission to host the Denim, Pearls, Boots and Brims Scholarship Soiree on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. in downtown Vicksburg 2. Close off Cherry Street from the corner of Jackson Street and Cherry Street; extending to Grove Street and Cherry Street 3. Provide a lift on the "Open Container" law   Not available Not available
ID-26-1148 1E. Action ItemApprove request from Kristi Smith on behalf of Vicksburg Catholic School for: 1. Permission to host the 12th Annual Spooky Sprint 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Carnival (football stadium) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 2. Close Streets (Grove Street between Hayes and Howard Street) (via attached route) from the hours of 4:30 pm until the conclusion of the event   Not available Not available
ID-26-1147 1F. Action ItemApprove request from Danielle Williams on behalf of the Vicksburg Police Department for complimentary use (waive all fees) of the Halls Ferry Park (all fields as well as concession stand) on October 13, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. for setup until 8:00 p.m. for their Annual National Night Out event   Not available Not available
ID-26-1158 1G. Action ItemApprove the following additional requests from Zaria Neal and Dominique Jones for the City- Wide Prayer Gathering on Saturday, September 12, 2026: 1. Provide 10 Chairs on the platform outside of the City Hall doors and 26 Chairs on the sidewalk area at the bottom of the City Hall Stairs 2. Closure of South Street to Crawford Street beginning at 3:30 p.m. and closure of street intersection directly in front of the City Hall steps following the completion of Mass at St. Paul Catholic Church, at approximately 5:00 p.m. 3. Greetings from the Mayor at the beginning of the City-Wide Prayer Gathering 4. Presence of the Vicksburg Fire Department during the event to provide emergency services and assistance in the event of an emergency   Not available Not available
ID-26-1130 1H. SponsorshipApprove Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00 to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for their Annual NAMIWalks Vicksburg event pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended   Not available Not available
ID-26-1131 1I. SponsorshipApprove Sponsorship Application in the amount of $575.00 from Jillian Norris on behalf of The Vicksburg Post for a 1/3 page ad in its annual 2026/2027 Live Vicksburg Chamber Guide Magazine pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended   Not available Not available
ID-26-1139 1J. SponsorshipApprove the following request from Martha Thomas: 1. Permission to use twenty-five (25) chairs, podium, and Fire and Police Personnel for her Stop the Violence Rally on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. 2. Sponsorship Application in the amount of $200.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended   Not available Not available
ID-26-1145 1K. Action ItemRatify request from Wanda Bell on behalf of Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau to reserve the motor coach on September 5, 2026   Not available Not available
ID-26-1128 1L. Action ItemApprove the Following for payment: 1. Vicksburg-Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center: a. Payment in the amount of $61,868.83 for the city's share of 20 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries, matching benefits, and insurance for check dates: July 31, 2026 and August 14, 2026 2. Allen & Hoshall for professional services: a. Invoice #4052603-72526 in the amount of $4,000.00 for Vicksburg ERP 2026 - TO 9 b. Invoice #4062603-72526 in the amount of $14,000.00 for Vicksburg ERP 2026 - TO 9 c. Invoice #4072601-72526 in the amount of $2,000.00 for Vicksburg ERP 2026 - TO 9 3. ESG Operations (An Inframark Company) for the month of August 2026: a. Invoice #187947 in the amount of $92,715.04 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Water Treatment Facilities b. Invoice #187948 in the amount of $60,810.87 for Contract Operations and Maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities   Not available Not available
ID-26-1125 1M. Action ItemApprove Claims Docket   Not available Not available
ID-26-1138 1A. Monthly UpdateDiscuss Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Updates   Not available Not available
ID-26-1146 1B. Monthly UpdateDiscuss Vicksburg Convention Center Updates   Not available Not available
ID-26-1124 1C. Action ItemApprove the following request from Vicksburg Main Street for the Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival: 1. Sponsorship Application in the amount of $10,000.00 pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,as amended 2. Close Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street to all vehicle traffic starting Friday, October 2nd at 7a.m. until Sunday, October 4th at 10p.m. and provide barriers at cross streets and signage, as needed 3. Provide and post "No Parking 9p.m. Thursday, October 1st until 10p.m. Sunday, October 4th" signs on both sides of Washington Street from Jackson Street to Crawford Street 4. Deliver 20 metal barricades for musician unloading/loading and parking areas to the following places: 5 to the corner of Crawford and Washington Street, 5 to the corner of China and Washington Street, 5 to the corner of Jackson and Washington Street, and 5 to the parking lot on the corner of Walnut and Jackson Street 5. Allow use of Washington Street Park for performances and children's activities 6. Provide electricity for artists on the west s   Not available Not available
ID-26-1149 1D. Action ItemAdopt Budget Amendments   Not available Not available
ID-26-1137 1E. Action ItemAuthorize Mayor to execute Procurement Request with MS Wireless Communication Commission for handheld radios for the Vicksburg Police Department   Not available Not available
ID-26-1143 1F. ResolutionResolution Authorizing Preparation and Submittal of a Grant Application to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Community Heritage Preservation Grant Program - Round 18, House Bill 1889, Laws of Mississippi, 2026   Not available Not available
ID-26-1142 1G. ResolutionAdopt Resolution Authorizing the City of Vicksburg Ward 1 Community Clean Up Day   Not available Not available
ID-26-1153 1A. Personnel MattersLongevity Pay - Purchasing (1)   Not available Not available
ID-26-1154 1B. Personnel MattersPay Adjustment/Status Change - Fire (1)   Not available Not available
ID-26-1155 1C. Personnel MattersTitle Change - Administration (1)   Not available Not available
ID-26-1156 1D. Personnel MattersTermination - Police (1)   Not available Not available
ID-26-1157 1E. Personnel MattersDiscussion - Transaction of business and discussion of personnel matters relating to professional competence and job performance (3)   Not available Not available