Vicksburg

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board considers approving a $1.53 million payment request for a state water pollution control loan, along with over $1.3 million in sewer repair invoices. Other actions include a public hearing on nuisance properties, an ambulance rate increase, and approval of multiple contracts and permits.

• Approve $1,533,232.98 reimbursement for Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan
• Approve $896,702.76 and $415,465.81 pay apps for sewer repairs (Suncoast Infrastructure)
• Public hearing on whether properties are a public menace (Community Development Agenda)
• Approve ambulance rate increase from Fire Department committee
• Authorize demolition contracts totaling $33,750 for six properties

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider routine items including personnel actions, crime statistics report, and budget amendments. Notable actions include approving a $118,502.50 final payment for baseball field lighting, purchasing two mowers for $28,762, authorizing a $1,000 youth basketball sponsorship, and selecting a company for a water park feasibility study.

• Approve final $118,502.50 payment for H&H Electrical on baseball field lighting project
• Authorize $28,762 purchase of two Turf Tiger II mowers for Parks & Recreation
• Approve $1,000 sponsorship to Play 2 Wynn for youth basketball camps
• Review proposals and select consultant for Water Park Feasibility Study at Key City Sports Complex
• Authorize mayor to execute first amendment to meter replacement agreement with 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

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a resolution to authorize a lease purchase of equipment for the city not exceeding $647,662. They will also vote on tax abatement for Mutual Federal Credit Union, award contracts for demolition of nine dilapidated houses, and approve multiple sponsorships and fee waivers for community events.

• Lease purchase of equipment up to $647,662 (ID-26-0767)
• Tax abatement for Mutual Federal Credit Union at 100 Maxwell Drive (ID-26-0759)
• Demolition of 9 properties, bids totaling ~$50,275 (ID-26-0785)
• Sponsorship $2,500 for TOUCH Inc. Summer Youth Program (ID-26-0762)
• Requisition $114,131.21 for Tyler Technologies software renewal (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