Vicksburg public meetings in 2025

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several infrastructure contracts and the decommissioning of the Vicksburg Municipal Airport. The meeting includes approvals for cemetery maintenance and a street closing ordinance.

• Award bid for Key City Park Lighting Improvements (Field 3) to H & H Electrical for $415,500.00
• Award tree removal bids for Beulah Cemetery ($52,200.00) and Cedar Hill Cemetery ($39,100.00) to Specialty Land Service
• Authorization to execute a letter to the FAA regarding decommissioning the Vicksburg Municipal Airport
• Ordinance to close and vacate 4th North Street
• Payment of $89,618.09 and $58,731.93 to ESG Operations for water and wastewater treatment maintenance

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will adopt the meeting agenda and consent items, including personnel actions and minutes. It will approve several payments and contracts, receive sealed bids for city projects, and authorize insurance coverage. The Board will also adopt an ordinance for vacant and abandoned structure registration and consider a grant application for a bullet‑proof vest program.

• Approve $13,500 matching funds for Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation fall/winter programming
• Approve payment of $28,031.69 to UKG Kronos Systems LLC for yearly time‑clock maintenance
• Approve Neel‑Schaffer invoices: $2,055 for Cedar Hill SWPPP, $515 for Sports Complex lighting, $3,470 for Riverfront Park LPA project, $6,560 for Convention Center wall remediation
• Authorize Mayor to execute Gallagher insurance proposal covering property, equipment, automobile, airport, crime, and cyber liability (policy Dec 31 2025–Dec 31 2026)
• Adopt ordinance establishing a Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration in Vicksburg

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board approved its consent agenda, including personnel actions, employee driving list additions, and appointments to the Board of Architectural Review. It authorized a $150,854.15 transfer from the Riverfront Development Project Fund to the Water & Gas pooled cash account, approved a street closure on Levee Street for the New Year's Eve Drone Show, and adopted several payments and resolutions such as a $3,500 Christmas tree rental and waiving utility deposits for the Salvation Army.

• Transfer $150,854.15 from Riverfront Development Project Fund to Water & Gas account
• Street block on Levee Street (Depot to Clay) for New Year's Eve Drone Show on Dec. 31, 2025
• Payment of $3,500 to Leon Gilmer for Christmas Tree Rental 2025
• Payment of $10,000 to Allen & Hoshall for CSAP Repairs Year 5 (Design)
• Resolution to waive water and gas utility deposit and service charges for Salvation Army

The board adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved several personnel actions, transferred $150,854.15 from the Riverfront Development Project Fund to the Water & Gas account, and authorized demolition of three non‑compliant properties deemed a public menace. Additional actions included approving a $3,500 Christmas tree rental, awarding a cleanup contract for the former US Rubber site, and authorizing the mayor to execute multiple grant and loan agreements.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Transferred $150,854.15 from Riverfront Development Project Fund to Water & Gas account (3-0)
• Authorized demolition of three properties declared a public menace (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 Christmas tree rental payment (3-0)
• Awarded US Rubber site cleanup contract to Cooley's Contracting and Dirtworks (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute loan amendment with Trustmark Bank (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to waive water and gas utility deposit for Salvation Army (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing to determine whether properties on the Community Development Agenda are a public menace. The board also will consider consent agenda items including new hires and re-hires, approve a $6,604 assessment payment to the Mississippi Division of Medicaid for the TREAT program, and discuss updates on the Vicksburg Convention Center. Other items include a request to use Gordon's Alley for a Jingle Jam event and a door access control maintenance agreement with Streamlined IT. The meeting will include executive sessions on promotions and pay adjustments.

• Public hearing on properties listed as public menace to community health, safety, and welfare
• Authorize payment of $6,604 to Mississippi Division of Medicaid for ambulance transportation under TREAT program
• Approve request to use Crawford/Gordon's Alley for 'Jingle Jam Downtown: Karaoke Style' on Dec 7, 2025
• Authorize Mayor to execute Door Access Control Maintenance Agreement with Streamlined IT
• Approval of new hires in Parks & Recreation and re-hires in Water Department

The Board adopted its agenda and approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It declared the 2015 Oak Street property a public menace and authorized its demolition, also approving a $6,604 payment to the state Medicaid program. Additional approvals included a community event in Gordon's Alley, a door‑access control agreement with Streamlined IT, and several employee pay adjustments for IT, fire, ambulance and police staff.

• Approved demolition of 2015 Oak Street property (3-0)
• Approved $6,604 payment to Mississippi Division of Medicaid (3-0)
• Approved Jingle Jam Downtown event in Gordon's Alley (2-0, 1 recused)
• Authorized Door Access Control Maintenance Agreement with Streamlined IT (3-0)
• Approved promotion of IT employee to Director with $80,000 salary (3-0)
• Approved Longevity Pay increase for Ambulance staff to $14.86/hr (3-0)
• Approved Longevity Pay increase for Fire staff to $14.96/hr (3-0)
• Approved Police officer pay correction to $25.07/hr (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will adopt the agenda and approve several consent items, including the continuation of the minor curfew and the October 2025 crime statistics report. It will authorize a $12,500 sponsorship for the Four Seasons of the Arts program and advertise sealed bids for a wastewater treatment plant bar screen and a water‑meter replacement project. Additional actions include approving payments for bridge replacement services, 911 dispatch staffing, and adopting a secondary‑employment policy for police officers.

• Approve $12,500 sponsorship from Connie Hosemann for Four Seasons of the Arts (2026 calendar year)
• Authorize bid advertisements for 2025 Automatic Bar Screen Wastewater Treatment Plant and Replacement of Water Meters Project
• Approve Stantec invoices: $3,977.82 and $12,216.76 for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement phases
• Approve $56,847.18 payment to Vicksburg‑Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center for dispatcher salaries
• Adopt Secondary Employment Policy (Policy No. 4.25) for Vicksburg Police Department

The Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a $12,500 sponsorship for the Four Seasons of the Arts and authorized several contracts and memoranda, including a clinical affiliation agreement, a police secondary‑employment policy, and in‑kind service agreements with United Way and the Salvation Army. The Board also changed the bid opening date for the Key City Park Lighting Improvements project.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $12,500 arts sponsorship (3-0)
• Approved Addendum No.2 changing bid opening date for Key City Park Lighting Improvements (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Clinical Affiliation Agreement (3-0)
• Approved VPD Secondary Employment Policy and Release Form (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute MOU with United Way for Shop with a Cop initiative (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for AAMA/ABFHA nutrition grant (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute contract with Lucy DeRossette for grant‑writing services (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will approve payments to vendors including Neel-Schaffer and Volkert, Inc., authorize contracts for grass cutting and professional services, and discuss community development properties.

• Authorize Mayor to execute contract for Grass Cutting Services with RJ's Handyman Service
• Authorize Mayor to execute contract for professional services with Margaret Johnson ($3,000/month)
• Authorize Mayor to Execute Optum Position Summary Payment ($20,000)
• Approve invoices totaling $20,958.92 for Neel-Schaffer and Volkert, Inc.
• Hearing to determine if properties are a public menace to health, safety, and welfare

The Board adopted the agenda and consent items unanimously. It declared seven listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean and demolish them, charging owners for costs. The Board also approved several contracts and payments, including a $20,000 Optum payment and a Longevity Pay increase for a Public Works equipment operator.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including new hire and multiple invoices totaling $23,158.92 (unanimous)
• Declared seven properties a public menace and authorized demolition and cleanup, costs to be assessed to owners (unanimous)
• Authorized City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for Beulah Tree Removal and Safety Pruning (unanimous)
• Accepted letter and adopted resolution to apply for Qualified Resort Status for Duff Green Mansion (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Optum Position Summary payment of $20,000.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute contract for grass‑cutting services with RJ's Handyman Service (unanimous)
• Approved Longevity Pay increase for a Public Works equipment operator from $16.45 to $17.25 per hour, effective Nov 21 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider approving substantial payments for water and sewer infrastructure improvements and treatment facility operations, totaling over $220,000. They will also hold a public hearing to determine if certain properties are a public menace, authorize bids for tree removal, and vote on a grant application for emergency medical services. Several donations and event sponsorships are on the consent agenda.

• Approve $71,674.04 pay application for Water and Sewer Improvements at Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives Mobile Home Park
• Approve $58,731.93 for wastewater treatment and $89,618.09 for water treatment facility operations (ESG Operations)
• Public hearing to determine if properties listed on Community Development Agenda are a public menace
• Authorize mayor to execute FY2026 Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF) Grant application
• Approve $230 sponsorship for WWISCAA Inc. fundraising banquet and $5,000 for Vicksburg Second Saturday

The Board unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, city holidays, two sponsorships ($230 and $5,000) and several payment invoices. It also voted unanimously to declare seven neglected properties a public menace and to authorize their cut, clean and demolition. Additional unanimous actions authorized sealed bids for Cedar Hill tree removal, the FY2026 EMS grant application, a fire‑academy training MOU, and acceptance of donations for infrastructure and community programs.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approve consent agenda items including sponsorships $230 and $5,000 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approve payments: $71,674.04 to Central Asphalt Co., $2,800 to Voice of Calvary Ministries, $58,731.93 and $89,618.09 to ESG Operations (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declare seven properties a public menace and authorize demolition (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorize City Clerk to advertise sealed bids for Cedar Hill tree removal and safety pruning (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorize Mayor to execute FY2026 Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund grant application (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Mississippi State Fire Academy for $2,000 training (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopt resolutions to accept donations: $2,000 for Sue Roberts Senior Center and $250 for Police Department (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a resolution to issue a $2 million tax anticipation note to cover current city expenses. The board also plans to award bids for the Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year Five Repairs, approve multiple personnel actions, and discuss updates on the Vicksburg Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Several street block applications for community events and sponsorships are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to issue $2,000,000 tax anticipation note via Trustmark National Bank
• Authorize purchase of a New Holland tractor ($84,867) and a side mower ($45,895) for Right of Way, plus a gas meter set ($30,979) for ERDC
• Award sealed bids for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year Five Repairs
• Adopt resolution to provide matching funds to Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park
• Approve $1,500 sponsorship for National Black Caucus of State Legislators and $700 sponsorship for Lendsi Radio Christmas caroling contest

The Board adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously, declared Tuesday, Nov. 11 a Veterans Day city holiday, and approved a $1,500 sponsorship for the "Soul of the South" event. It awarded a $2,396,480 sealed‑bid contract to Suncoast Infrastructures for the Continuing Sewer Assessment Program and adopted a resolution to issue a $2,000,000 tax anticipation note. The Board also authorized a loan agreement with Trustmark National Bank, a contract with Hemphill Construction, and a longevity‑pay increase for an EMT to $12.22 per hour, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared Veterans Day holiday on Nov. 11, 2025 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for National Black Caucus event (unanimous 3‑0)
• Awarded sealed‑bid $2,396,480 contract to Suncoast Infrastructures for sewer repairs (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted resolution to issue $2,000,000 tax anticipation note (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute loan agreement with Trustmark National Bank (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved EMT longevity‑pay increase to $12.22 per hour (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several routine items including extending the convention center management agreement, ratifying a alcohol permit for Porch Fest, hiring a valuation consultant, and authorizing an emergency sewer junction box replacement. They will also consider purchasing special assessment software and transferring over $1.4 million from project accounts to the city's water and gas fund.

• Emergency declaration to replace a damaged sewer junction box near a railroad track (ID-25-1240)
• Transfer of $1,350,000 from MS Infrastructure Bond Fund to Water & Gas pooled cash account (ID-25-1242)
• Extension of management agreement for Vicksburg Convention Center with VenuWorks of Vicksburg, LLC (ID-25-1237)
• Ratification of alcohol permit for Porch Fest organized by Fostoria Neighborhood Association (ID-25-1238)
• Agreement with Comcate for Special Assessment Software (ID-25-1241)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an emergency declaration to replace a damaged sewer junction box near a railroad track. It also authorized several contracts, including extending the convention‑center management agreement, permitting light wine at a neighborhood porch fest, hiring valuation services, and acquiring special‑assessment software. Additionally, the City Clerk was directed to transfer funds from various project accounts into the Water & Gas pooled cash account.

• Authorized Mayor to extend management agreement for Vicksburg Convention Center with VenuWorks of Vicksburg, LLC (unanimous 3‑0)
• Ratified Mayor's permission for Fostoria Neighborhood Association to serve light wine and alcoholic beverages at Porch Fest (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute agreement for professional valuation services with Bobby Bottin of Bottin Consulting Group, Inc. (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Board to issue emergency declaration to replace damaged sewer junction box near railroad track (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute agreement with Comcate for special assessment software (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to transfer $52,524 from American Rescue Plan Account to Water & Gas pooled cash account (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to transfer $1,350,000 from MS Infrastructure Bond Fund Account to Water & Gas pooled cash account (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized City Clerk to transfer $4,485 and $430 from Baseball Field Lighting and Retaining Wall project accounts to Water & Gas pooled cash account (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider adopting a resolution authorizing a line of credit up to $2 million for a tax anticipation loan for FY2026. They will also receive sealed bids for Brownfield cleanup at the former US Rubber Recycling site. Other agenda items include continuation of a local emergency curfew, approval of personnel actions, and allocation of $13,500 to the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District and $25,000 to the Community Council of Warren County for frail elderly services.

• Authorize line of credit up to $2 million for a tax anticipation loan (FY2026)
• Receive sealed bids for Brownfield cleanup at former US Rubber Recycling site (2000 Rubber Way)
• Continue proclamation of local emergency (curfew for minors)
• Approve payments: Stantec $32,302.48 for Fisher Ferry Bridge replacement, $57,749.79 for 911 dispatcher salaries
• Allocate $13,500 to Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District and $25,000 to Community Council of Warren County for frail elderly

The Board adopted the agenda and consent agenda items, including personnel re‑hires, new job descriptions, and fund allocations of $13,500 and $25,000. It received sealed bids for a brownfield cleanup, declared two properties a public menace and authorized demolition, adopted budget amendments, approved a Mardi Gras float with $5,000 spending, authorized a pharmacy benefit management agreement, and adopted a resolution to seek a line of credit up to $2 million. All actions were approved unanimously (3‑0).

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $13,500 and $25,000 allocations, personnel actions and invoices (3-0)
• Received sealed bids for Brownfield Grant Cleanup at 2000 Rubber Way (3-0)
• Declared 1302 East Magnolia St. and 0 Vine St. public menace and authorized demolition (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (3-0)
• Approved Mardi Gras float and $5,000 promotional spend (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Pharmacy Benefit Management Services Agreement (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to secure line of credit up to $2 million for a tax anticipation loan (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider an ordinance to raise the mayor's salary, approve the purchase of two stair chairs for the ambulance department, and authorize the execution of several contracts and easements. The meeting also includes routine approvals for payments, personnel actions, and a public hearing on nuisance properties.

• Ordinance to increase mayor's salary
• Purchase of two Xpedition Powered Stair Chairs for $32,518.80
• Approval of $300.00 Kings Community Fall Fest sponsorship
• Approval of $5,000.00 NCAC Insight Onsite sponsorship
• Public hearing on properties deemed a public menace

The Board voted unanimously to label nine listed properties as a public menace and gave the Director of Community Development authority to clean, cut, and demolish as needed. In the same meeting the Board also adopted budget amendments for the city. Both actions were approved by a 3‑0 vote.

• Declared nine properties a public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted budget amendments for October 20, 2025 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $300 sponsorship for Kings Community Fall Fest (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for NCAC Insight Onsite event (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Vicksburg Fire Department to use up to $10,000 for supplies (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved street block for Mississippi Association for Gifted Children on Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved Veterans Day Rose Garden use and temporary street closures (unanimous 3‑0)
• Received sealed bids for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program – Year Five Repairs (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider a consent agenda including personnel actions (hires, resignations) and event requests (Solid Rock Church, Triumphant Baptist Church, Vicksburg Porchfest). Routine agenda items include a public nuisance hearing, awarding a bid for a sewer camera, and a conditional order to waive building permit and tap fees for new construction at 2101 Clay Street (Vicksburg Catholic Schools). Also up for vote: an ordinance vacating a portion of Bodley Alley and a door access maintenance agreement. Executive session will discuss longevity pay adjustments and personnel matters.

• Conditional order to waive building permit and tap fees for new construction at 2101 Clay Street (Vicksburg Catholic Schools)
• Ordinance to close and vacate a portion of Bodley Alley
• Invoices approved: $52,524 for body camera cloud services, $51,201 for brownfield assessment, and $4,516 for water/sewer improvements
• Approval of street block applications and open container waiver for Vicksburg Porchfest on November 8, 2025
• New hires: 6 firefighters and 1 sewer employee; resignations: 1 ambulance, 1 police

The Board unanimously adopted the agenda and consent items. It approved street‑block and sponsorship requests for the Kings Community Fall Fest and the Vicksburg Porchfest, including police presence, an open‑container lift, parking use, and a $2,500 sponsorship. The Board awarded a contract for a sewer camera inspection system to Sansom Equipment and ratified the mayor’s authority to execute Mississippi Homeland Security grant documents. Finally, the Board declared eight listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean and demolish them.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including personnel actions and park use (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved street block and in‑kind sponsorship for Kings Community Fall Fest (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved police presence, street block, open‑container lift, parking use, and $2,500 sponsorship for Vicksburg Porchfest (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved payment invoices totaling $115,? (unanimous 3‑0)
• Awarded sewer camera inspection system contract to Sansom Equipment (unanimous 3‑0)
• Ratified mayor’s authority to execute Mississippi Homeland Security grant agreements (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared eight properties a public menace and authorized demolition actions (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a special called meeting on October 7, 2025. The sole substantive item is a resolution to set the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) for natural gas sales. This adjusts the rate customers pay based on changes in the cost of gas purchased by the city.

• Adopt Resolution ID-25-1115 setting the Purchased Gas Adjustment for natural gas sales

The Board adopted a resolution establishing the purchased gas adjustment for natural gas sales. The motion was made by Alderwoman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and passed unanimously by Mayor Thompson, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderwoman Bailey. No further business was taken.

• Adopted resolution setting purchased gas adjustment for natural gas sales (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider adopting an ordinance to add guidelines for speed hump installation, along with resolutions for a body-worn camera grant and a $274,859 cybersecurity subaward. The agenda also includes approval of new civilian police job descriptions, a $500 sponsorship for Alcorn State University A-Club, and various event permits. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and legal strategy discussions.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 20 to establish speed hump installation guidelines
• Resolution to apply for DOJ body-worn camera policy and implementation program
• Authorization for mayor to execute CMPDD cybersecurity subaward of $274,859
• Approve installment agreement for $10,500 demolition costs at 502 Farmer Street
• Approve new police civilian job descriptions for 11 positions

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including a $500 sponsorship, a $10,500 demolition agreement, and a $157,745.28 contract for a sewer camera inspection system. It also adopted new job descriptions for 11 Vicksburg Police Department civilian positions and authorized multiple requests from the police, fire department, and community groups. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $157,745.28 contract with Samson Equipment for Sewer Camera Inspection System (3-0)
• Approved $10,500 installment agreement with Genie Smoots for demolition at 502 Farmer Street (3-0)
• Approved $500 sponsorship from Alcorn State University A‑Club Alumni Association (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 petty cash fund for Police Chief Larry Burns (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 police supplies authorization for FY 2026 (3-0)
• Approved new job descriptions for 11 Vicksburg Police Department civilian positions (3-0)
• Approved city equipment loan to Spencer Mills of 13 South Productions (3-0)
• Approved permissions for community events such as Keep Vicksburg Proud Clean Up Day and National Night Out (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet to review budget amendments and a claims docket. The meeting includes a request for sponsorship funds for a regional event.

• $750.00 sponsorship request for Southern Heritage Air Foundation for the 2025 Air Show at Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport
• Budget amendments (ID-25-1073)
• Claims docket (ID-25-1071)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. It approved a $750 sponsorship from Southern Heritage Air Foundation for the 2025 Air Show at the Vicksburg‑Tallulah Regional Airport. The board also adopted budget amendments for October 30, 2025, and approved the claims docket items numbered 336803‑336831. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Adopt Agenda (3-0 unanimous)
• Approve Consent Agenda Items (3-0 unanimous)
• Approve $750 sponsorship for 2025 Air Show (3-0 unanimous)
• Adopt Budget Amendments for Oct 30, 2025 (3-0 unanimous)
• Approve Claims Docket items 336803‑336831 (3-0 unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (3-0 unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, street closures, and payments. A public hearing will determine if certain properties are public menaces. The routine agenda includes final tax abatement approvals for two Lee Street properties, a film production request from 13 South Productions, and adoption of a new police department organization chart and job descriptions. The board will also consider budget amendments, contracts, and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Final approval of tax abatements for Golding Brothers Development LLC at 101 Lee Street and Thomas and Renee Adcock at 813 Lee Street
• Request from 13 South Productions/Before Daylight South LLC for intermittent traffic control and filming on city streets through October 2025
• Adoption of new Vicksburg Police Department organization chart and 17 new job descriptions
• Street closures: Crawford Street for Vicksburg STEM Night on Oct 2 and Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd for Punisher's Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club block party on Oct 18
• Payments totaling over $200,000 including $77,942.51 for CSAP assessment, $70,360.96 final pay for Iowa Avenue headwall project, and $55,458.68 for E-911 dispatcher salaries

The Board voted unanimously to declare thirteen listed properties a public menace and to allow the Director of Community Development to cut, clean up, and demolish structures, with costs charged to the owners. The motion was adopted with all three members voting aye. The meeting also approved the agenda, consent items, two street‑block permits, a fire‑academy MOU, a Medicaid payment, and a radio‑advertising purchase.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved street block for Crawford St. STEM Night (Oct 2, 2025) (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved street block for Punisher's Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club block party (Oct 18, 2025) (unanimous 3‑0)
• Ratified MOU with Mississippi State Fire Academy for $4,000 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized $6,604 payment to Mississippi Division of Medicaid for TREAT program (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $590 radio advertisement for St. Al and Porter's Chapel football games (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared 13 properties a public menace and authorized demolition (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider adopting the FY2026 budget and tax levy, establishing a downtown taxing district, and approving various expenditures including a $14,149 mower and a $575 sponsorship. A public hearing will determine whether certain properties are a public menace. The meeting also includes personnel actions, a crime statistics report, and a sewer assessment program bid.

• Adopt FY2026 budget and authorize appropriations
• Adopt Tax Levy Order 2026
• Adopt resolution to establish Downtown Taxing District and set rate
• Authorize sealed bids for Continuing Sewer Assessment Program Year Five Repairs
• Approve $14,149 requisition for Scag Turf Tiger II mower for Landscaping Department

The board unanimously adopted the FY26 budget and authorized appropriations. It also adopted a resolution establishing a downtown taxing district and set the tax rate. Additional actions included approving a $575 sponsorship for The Vicksburg Post, waiving permit fees for a property at 770 Kemp Bottom Road, and authorizing cleanup of a public‑menace property at 1003 Jackson Street.

• Adopted FY26 Budget and authorized appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution to establish Downtown Taxing District and set tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship request $575 from Jillian Norris for The Vicksburg Post (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of requisition #2509041 for $14,149 to Patriot Motorsports for landscaping equipment (unanimous)
• Declared 1003 Jackson Street a public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (unanimous)
• Adopted Conditional Order to waive building permit and tap fees for 770 Kemp Bottom Road (unanimous)
• Approved pay adjustment for Police CID officer to $28.21 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved transfer/pay adjustment: Parks & Recreation Director $30.88/hr and Cemetery equipment operator $23.69/hr (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, including personnel actions and several payments. It will authorize a $781,994.51 transfer from the Mississippi Infrastructure Bond Fund to the Water & Gas pooled cash account. Additional items include approving payments for the Bicentennial Celebration, a bridge project invoice, a radio advertisement, and a task order for topographic surveying. The meeting also includes discussions on bids, public‑safety requests, and a resolution for matching funds.

• Transfer $781,994.51 from the MS Infrastructure Bond Fund to the Water & Gas pooled cash account (Item I).
• Approve $25,000 payment to the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for the Bicentennial Celebration (Item J).
• Approve $5,142.50 invoice to Integrated Right of Way, LLC for the Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project (Item K).
• Approve $1,180 radio advertisement for Warren Central and Vicksburg High School football games (Item D).
• Authorize $21,268 fixed‑fee task order with Neel‑Schaffer for topographic surveying and engineering services for the NRCS EWP Project on Highland Drive (Item E).

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It declared five listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to clean up and demolish them, charging owners for costs. The Board also adopted budget amendments, approved a $1,180 radio advertisement for local high school football, and authorized several personnel pay adjustments. Additional actions included authorizing a $21,268 task order for engineering services and approving various routine payments.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared five properties a public menace and authorized cleanup (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted budget amendments for September 10, 2025 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $1,180 radio advertisement for high school football (2‑0, 1 recused)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Task Order #9H with Neel‑Schaffer for $21,268 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved Title Change/Pay Adjustment for police captain to $40.31/hr (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved Pay Adjustments for fire firefighter and police lieutenant (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several event permits, sponsorships, and infrastructure grants. The meeting includes a hearing on properties deemed a public menace and the awarding of bids for new ambulances.

• Grant of $146,213.93 for bank stabilization along Highland Drive
• Awarding of sealed bids for two 2027 Type III Ambulances
• Sponsorships: $1,000 for NAMIWalks, $500 for Vintage Motorcycle Show, and $250 for Southern Heritage Air Show
• Hearing to determine if specific properties are a public menace to health, safety, and welfare
• Sale of surplus service weapons to Interim Chief Mitchell Dent

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously adopted the September 2 budget amendments. It also approved sponsorships and permits for several community events, including a vintage motorcycle show, an air show, and a mental‑health walk. Additional actions included authorizing cleanup of listed properties deemed public menaces and awarding sealed bids for a sewer camera system and two new ambulances.

• Adopted budget amendments (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $500 sponsorship and permits for the Vicksburg Vintage Motorcycle Show (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $250 sponsorship, fire department assistance, and barricade use for the Southern Heritage Air Show (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship to NAMI and in‑kind TV coverage request (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared six properties a public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (unanimous 3‑0)
• Awarded sealed bid for Sewer Camera Inspection System, rejecting technical bids (unanimous 3‑0)
• Awarded sealed bids for two 2027 Type III ambulances (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute MOU with Ooma, Inc. to replace POTS lines with wireless connections (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing the application for a $282,540 Mississippi Works grant with the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District as lead awardee. It will also approve a $10,000 sponsorship for the Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival, including street closures and event services, and approve several payments and invoices for city services and contracts. Additional items include a professional services agreement with The Buckhorn Group, LLC and CPI adjustments for wastewater and water treatment contracts.

• Adopt resolution for $282,540 Mississippi Works grant (Resolution ID-25-0917)
• Approve $10,000 sponsorship for Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival and related street closures on Washington Street (ID-25-0905)
• Approve $57,695.71 payment for Vicksburg‑Warren 911 Emergency Communications Center salaries (ID-25-0911)
• Approve ESG Operations invoices: $87,791.33 for water treatment operations and $57,505.67 for wastewater operations (ID-25-0911)
• Authorize Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with The Buckhorn Group, LLC (ID-25-0923)

The Board adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a $300 sponsorship, several fund transfers, and payments for the 911 center and utility contracts. The Board received sealed bids for two 2027 Type III ambulances and opened a public hearing on the Downtown Taxing District special assessment.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $300 sponsorship from Metro‑Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized transfers of $43,229.00, $21,206.63, and $152,195.10 to the Water & Gas pooled cash account (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved payments of $57,695.71 (911 center), $87,791.33 (water treatment), $57,505.67 (wastewater treatment), and $2,800.00 (housing consultation) (unanimous 3‑0)
• Received sealed bids for two 2027 Type III ambulances: Emergency Equipment Professions $300,000.00; Siddons Martin Emergency Group $346,000.00 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Opened public hearing on Downtown Taxing District special assessment (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved special assessment and resolution for site clearing of nine properties (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The board unanimously declared sixteen listed properties a public menace to health, safety, and welfare and authorized the Director of Community Development to proceed with cut, cleanup, and demolition, with costs charged to the owners. It also approved addenda for the Sewer Camera Inspection System Project and the 2027 Type III Ambulances Project. The board approved a $19,915 requisition to Temple, Inc. for a camera system and authorized payments to Central Asphalt Company and Stantec Consulting for water, sewer and bridge work. Additional approvals included a grant extension with the Mississippi Development Authority for Vicksburg Forest Products and several in‑kind sponsorship requests.

• Declared 16 properties a public menace and authorized demolition (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 for Sewer Camera Inspection System Project
• Approved Addendum No. 1 for 2027 Type III Ambulances Project
• Approved $19,915 requisition to Temple, Inc. for camera system
• Approved payments to Central Asphalt Company ($2,335.73 and $13,697.47) and Stantec Consulting ($786.59 and $124,222.32)
• Approved in‑kind sponsorship for Stop the Violence rally (Police & Fire assistance)
• Approved special assessment for cutting, cleaning, demolition of eight properties
• Approved grant extension and execution for Mississippi Development Authority DIP‑426 for Vicksburg Forest Products

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will adopt the agenda, recognize employee service anniversaries, and approve a consent agenda covering new hires, resignations, and updates to the employee driving list. It will approve several financial items, including a $5,000 sponsorship for the Red Carpet Bowl, multiple invoices totaling over $15,000 for professional services, and a $1.5 million transfer from the Separate City Reserve Fund to the Water & Gas pooled cash account. The Board will consider fire department requests to change agility testing limits, begin charging for fire inspection services, and add a rescue unit stipend, and will authorize permits for a gas‑main extension and various infrastructure grant applications.

• Authorize transfer of $1,500,000 from Separate City Reserve Fund to Water & Gas pooled cash account
• Approve $5,000 sponsorship application from Lester Tzotzolas for the Red Carpet Bowl Committee
• Approve invoices: Stantec $8,687.14 for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement; Volkert $5,173.43 for water and sewer improvements; other invoices totaling $2,338.80 and $66.50
• Fire Department requests: change agility testing time limit, begin charging for fire inspection services, add stipend for rescue unit assignment
• Authorize Mayor to submit permit application to extend gas main down Old Highway 27 to the new Anneville Subdivision

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a $1,500,000 transfer from the Separate City of Vicksburg Reserve Fund to the Water & Gas pooled cash account. They also declared four listed properties a public menace and authorized their demolition, approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the Red Carpet Bowl Committee, adopted budget amendments, and approved three fire‑department requests. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote (Mayor Thompson and Alderwoman Bailey) while Alderman Mayfield was absent.

• Transfer $1,500,000 from Reserve Fund to Water & Gas account (unanimous 2‑0)
• Declare 2904 Arcadia Place, 2606 Oak Street, 2916 Green Street, 2918 Green Street public menace and authorize demolition (unanimous 2‑0)
• Approve $5,000 sponsorship for Red Carpet Bowl Committee (unanimous 2‑0)
• Adopt budget amendments (unanimous 2‑0)
• Approve fire department requests: agility test time limit, inspection service fees, rescue unit stipend (unanimous 2‑0)
• Authorize Mayor to submit gas main extension permit for Anneville Subdivision (unanimous 2‑0)
• Adopt revised City of Vicksburg organizational chart (unanimous 2‑0)
• Authorize NRCS Emergency Watershed Program application for erosion stabilization at 3314 Highland Drive (unanimous 2‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including a sponsorship for football broadcast, a conditional tax abatement for Magnolia Lodging at 4105 Clay Street, and a pay application for the Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement. Under routine agenda, they will discuss Vicksburg Convention Center updates, hold a public hearing on properties deemed public menaces, and authorize engineering services for Riverfront Park sidewalk improvements and convention center retaining wall remediation. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Rankin County Sheriff's Office for detainee housing and enter executive session for personnel matters including police pay adjustment and terminations.

• Conditional tax abatement for Magnolia Lodging, LLC at 4105 Clay Street (PPIN 20992)
• Pay Application No.6 for Maynord Landscaping for Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement ($169,469.77)
• Task Order #7 for Riverfront Park sidewalk improvements not to exceed $33,975
• Task Order #8 for Convention Center retaining wall remediation not to exceed $72,000
• MOU between Vicksburg Police and Rankin County Sheriff for detainee housing

The Board voted unanimously to label 18 listed properties as a public menace and to allow the Director of Community Development to proceed with cut, cleanup, and demolition, charging owners for costs. It also approved a $590 sponsorship for a local football broadcast, a tax abatement for Magnolia Lodging, a $169,469.77 pay application for Maynord Landscaping, the claims docket, reappointment of Alderman Mayfield to the CMPDD board, and authorized two task orders with Neel‑Schaffer for Riverfront Park ($33,975) and the Convention Center ($72,000). All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Declared 18 properties a public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $590 sponsorship from Holladay Broadcasting for St. Al and Porter’s Chapel football broadcast (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved tax abatement for Magnolia Lodging, LLC at 4105 Clay Street (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved Maynord Landscaping pay application No. 6 for $169,469.77 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved Claims Docket numbers 335501‑335502 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Reappointed Alderman Thomas J. Mayfield as Municipal Representative on CMPDD Board (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Task Order #7 with Neel‑Schaffer for Riverfront Park improvements, not to exceed $33,975 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Task Order #8 with Neel‑Schaffer for Convention Center retaining wall remediation, not to exceed $72,000 (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will adopt the agenda, approve several street‑block permits, authorize multiple service invoices—including $90,349.11 to Stantec for the Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement—accept bank letters, adopt reports, and ratify a $5,739 grant amendment for the municipal airport. It will also consider a public‑menace hearing on listed properties and hold an executive session on personnel actions. The meeting concludes with adjournment and scheduling of the next regular meeting.

• Approve Street Block for Kimberly Vaughn’s 70th birthday celebration (Grove/Second North & Jackson/Second North, Aug 2, 2025)
• Approve Street Block for Judge Angela Carpenter’s Stop the Violence Rally (Bowmar Ave & Letitia St and Valley St, July 26, 2025)
• Approve payment of $90,349.11 to Stantec Consulting for Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement (Phase 4 & 5)
• Approve payments of $57,505.67 and $87,791.33 to ESG Operations for wastewater and water treatment facility operations
• Ratify mayor’s request and amendment for an additional $5,739 grant for the Vicksburg Municipal Airport apron and taxiway project

The Board unanimously adopted the agenda and consent agenda items, approved two street block permits, and approved multiple invoices and bank letters. It also declared eight listed properties a public menace, authorizing the Director of Community Development to clean up and demolish structures at the owners' expense. Additionally, the Board ratified a $5,739 grant amendment for the municipal airport project and approved a status change for an ambulance paramedic and a pay increase for a police patrolman.

• Adopted agenda (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved street block permits for Kimberly Vaughn and Judge Angela Carpenter (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved invoices for Voice of Calvary Ministries, Allen & Hoshall, PPM, ESG Operations, and Stantec Consulting (3-0 unanimous)
• Declared eight properties public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved $5,739 grant amendment for Vicksburg Municipal Airport project (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved status change for an ambulance paramedic from $17.43/hr to $25.00/hr (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved police patrolman pay adjustment from $21.45/hr to $21.65/hr (3-0 unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet to discuss budget amendments and an ordinance amending garbage collection regulations. The session includes a public hearing to determine if certain properties are a public menace to community health and safety.

• Ordinance to amend Article V. Solid Waste, Sec. 11-101(a) regarding garbage collection
• Payment of $291,184.66 to ESG Operations for water and wastewater treatment maintenance
• Final resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption to Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC
• Payment of $56,698.84 for the city's share of 15 E-911 dispatcher salaries and benefits
• Approval of three 2025 Dodge Durango vehicles for unmarked police inventory

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, reports, and multiple invoice payments. It declared five listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to clean up and demolish structures, charging the owners for all costs. The Board also adopted budget amendments, approved a license agreement amendment for a water tank, and adopted a solid‑waste ordinance amendment.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including personnel actions, reports, and invoices (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared five properties a public menace and authorized cleanup and demolition, costs to owners (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted budget amendments for July 18, 2025 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to License Agreement for water tank at 275 Bayou Blvd (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Solid Waste Code to regulate garbage collection (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved status change for Part‑Time Paramedic to Full‑Time Paramedic V (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved pay corrections for two administrative employees (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will approve several financial and personnel items, including fund transfers and a payment to Volkert, Inc. It will award the $505,260 bid for the gas line extension from Wisconsin Blvd to Gay Blvd to Southeastern Pipeline. The Board will also adopt resolutions to create a Business Promotion Area special assessment and waive permit fees for a new construction project.

• Award bid for Gas Line Extension from Wisconsin Blvd to Gay Blvd to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services – $505,260.00
• Transfer $63,650.00 from the American Rescue Plan Account and $47,185.13 from the MS Infrastructure Bond Fund Account to the Water & Gas pooled cash account
• Approve payment to Volkert, Inc. – Invoice #01906011 for $5,820.79 for water and sewer improvements on Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives
• Adopt resolution establishing a Business Promotion Area to levy a special assessment on commercial real property per House Bill No. 1223
• Adopt conditional order waiving building permit and utility tap fees for new construction at 4105 Clay Street

The Board unanimously adopted the agenda and approved all consent‑agenda items, including personnel actions, fund transfers, and a payment to Volkert, Inc. It declared eleven listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to proceed with cut, cleanup, and demolition, charging owners for costs. The Board also accepted a $505,260 bid for a gas line extension, adopted tax‑related orders, and approved the creation of a Business Promotion Area with a special assessment.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared listed properties a public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (unanimous 3‑0)
• Accepted bid for Gas Line Extension to Southeastern Pipeline, $505,260 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted order for partial payment of ad valorem taxes (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted order making 2025‑2026 Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule available and set hearing date (unanimous 3‑0)
• Accepted resolution to establish Business Promotion Area for special assessment (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Business Promotion Area (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several contract payments and amendments, including the final payment and change orders for the municipal airport apron project. It will also consider payments for water and sewer improvements, a bridge project, and sponsorship requests for local youth sports. Additionally, the board will discuss a modification to a federal cooperative agreement for the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum.

• Approve Pay App #3 ($70,995.80) and Change Orders (+$25,372.64, -$18,096.00) for Hendrick Construction airport apron reconstruction (AIP #3-28-0073-020-2024).
• Approve payment of $41,364.34 to Central Asphalt Company for water and sewer improvements at Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives Mobile Home Park.
• Approve payment of $5,142.50 to Integrated Right of Way, LLC for the Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project.
• Approve sponsorships: $250 from Harold Knight for Warren County Ravens youth football; $500 from Larry Lundy for the 11th Annual Malcolm Butler Football Camp with in‑kind police and fire services.
• Authorize Mayor to execute Modification #01 to the cooperative agreement for the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum, amounting to $73,476 for the 12‑month period July 3, 2025 – July 2, 2026.

The Board adopted its agenda and approved several sponsorships, contract payments, and a modification to a federal museum agreement. It also approved the final payment and change orders for the Vicksburg Municipal Airport taxiway project and a pay increase for a fire department captain. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $250 sponsorship for Warren County Ravens youth football (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $500 sponsorship and in‑kind services for Malcolm Butler Football Camp (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $41,364.34 payment to Central Asphalt for water and sewer improvements (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $5,142.50 payment to Integrated Right of Way for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $73,476 modification to Army cooperative agreement for Jesse Brent Museum (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $70,995.80 final pay app and change orders (+$25,372.64, –$18,096.00) for airport taxiway project (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved fire captain pay adjustment to $17.94 hourly (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider consent agenda items including continuing a minor curfew proclamation and approving tax exemptions for Ergon Refining. Routine items include a public menace hearing, several event permits, and purchases like a video detection system and stretchers. Executive session covers personnel actions and land purchase discussion.

• Continue proclamation of local emergency (curfew for minors) (ID-25-0691)
• Adopt final resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption for Ergon Refining, Inc. (ID-25-0682)
• Authorize $16,199 for Currux Type 1 Video Detection System at Clay Street and First North Street (ID-25-0674)
• Authorize $40,375 for two Recertified Stryker Power Pro Stretchers for Ambulance (ID-25-0675)
• Hearing on whether properties are a public menace to public health, safety, and welfare (ID-25-0673)

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the consent agenda items, except the Cirque Du Luxe request which was tabled. It unanimously declared four listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean up, and demolish them. The Board also authorized two video‑surveillance agreements, approved a $20,000 payment from opioid settlement funds, and approved several procurement and payment items.

• Adopted agenda – unanimous (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (all except Item H) – unanimous (3-0)
• Tabled Cirque Du Luxe event request (Item H) – unanimous (3-0)
• Authorized demolition of four public‑menace properties – unanimous (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Video Solutions Subscription with Digital Ally – unanimous (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute License Agreement with Footage Firm, Inc. dba Storyblocks – unanimous (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 payment from Opioid Settlement Funds – unanimous (3-0)
• Approved multiple requisitions and invoices for city services – unanimous (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will adopt budget amendments, including a proposed ordinance to decrease the Mayor's salary, and approve payments for the Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement and Iowa Avenue Headwall projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing on properties deemed a public menace.

• Ordinance to decrease Mayor's salary
• Fisher Ferry Bridge Replacement payment ($38,879)
• Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement payment ($179,376)
• Munis Software Maintenance payment ($108,775)
• Public hearing on properties deemed a public menace

The Board adopted an ordinance amending the city code to decrease the mayor’s salary. It also declared three properties a public menace and authorized their cleanup and demolition. Budget amendments for the city were approved, and several longevity‑pay adjustments for fire, ambulance and auditorium staff were adopted.

• Adopted ordinance decreasing mayor’s salary (2-0, 1 recused)
• Declared three properties public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (unanimous 3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Maynord Landscaping Co. Pay Application #5 for $179,376.02 (2-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Fire Department chief longevity‑pay increase to $48.1825/hr (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved longevity‑pay increases for two ambulance employees (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved 24‑hour suspension of a Firefighter I (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including personnel actions, a $1,000 sponsorship for the Homecoming Celebration, and a $20,480 purchase for Duo Multi‑Factor Authentication renewal. It will also consider ad valorem tax exemption applications for Ergon Refining and Foam Packaging, and approve invoices for Voice of Calvary Ministries ($3,050) and Volkert, Inc. ($5,053.60). Additional discussion items cover updates from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, and various pay adjustments and incentives for city employees.

• Approve $20,480 requisition to CDW Government, Inc. for Duo Multi‑Factor Authentication renewal (IT Department)
• Approve $1,000 sponsorship from Willie Glasper for Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club’s 50th Annual Celebration
• Adopt tax exemption resolutions for Ergon Refining, Inc. and Foam Packaging, Inc.
• Approve payment of $3,050 to Voice of Calvary Ministries for housing consultation services
• Approve payment of $5,053.60 to Volkert, Inc. for water and sewer improvements on Stillwater & Bluecreek Drives

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved all consent agenda items, including a $1,000 sponsorship, USACE park use, motor‑coach reservations, a $20,480 IT requisition, and tax‑exemption resolutions. It voted unanimously to declare 13 listed properties a public menace and to permit the Director of Community Development to proceed with cleanup and demolition. The Board also authorized the Mayor to reject a purchase of Certified Notice of Terrorism Insurance Coverage.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved USACE permission to use Washington Street Park and block 1000 block (unanimous 2-0)
• Approved motor‑coach reservations for June 17, 19, 24, 27 (unanimous 2-0)
• Authorized requisition #2506450 for $20,480 to CDW Government, Inc. (unanimous 2-0)
• Declared 13 properties a public menace and authorized demolition actions (unanimous 2-0)
• Authorized Mayor to reject purchase of Certified Notice of Terrorism Insurance Coverage (unanimous 2-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will act on a consent agenda with personnel actions, sponsorships, and contract approvals. Routine agenda items include authorizing a $275,000 subaward from Jackson State University for urban forestry, a $32,300 task order for lighting improvements at the Sports Complex, and a resolution to apply for a Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant. The board will also discuss Vicksburg Convention Center updates and enter executive session on personnel matters.

• Approve final payment of $48,476.50 for Constitution Firehouse Rehabilitation to Ramsay Construction
• Authorize $275,000 FDP subaward from Jackson State University (USDA Forestry Service) for urban forestry inflation project
• Authorize $32,300 task order to Neel-Schaffer for lighting improvements at Field #3 (Fisher Ferry Road Sports Complex)
• Approve $600 sponsorship for Top 20 Under 40 publication (The Vicksburg Post)
• Adopt resolution to apply for Defense Community Infrastructure Program funding

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It authorized a $275,000 USDA Forestry Service subaward for the JSU Gateways project, also unanimously. Several financial approvals were adopted, including a $48,476.50 firehouse rehabilitation payment, a $25,000 tournament invoice, a $600 sponsorship, a $4,323 emergency stabilization invoice, and a $32,300 lighting task order, all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized $275,000 USDA subaward for Jackson State University (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $48,476.50 final payment for Constitution Firehouse rehabilitation (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $25,000 invoice for 2025 Mega Bucs Mississippi River Monsters Tournament (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $600 sponsorship for The Vicksburg Post Top 20 Under 40 publication (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved $4,323 invoice for Iowa Avenue Emergency Stabilization Project (2-0, 1 recused)
• Authorized $32,300 task order for lighting improvements at Sports Complex Field #3 (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of an executive session regarding a personnel matter.

• Executive session regarding suspension pending termination for one Water department employee (ID-25-0597)

The Board unanimously approved moving into executive session to discuss a water‑department personnel action. It then approved coming out of executive session and adopting all items taken up there. Finally, the Board adjourned and set the next meeting for July 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (3-0)
• Approved discussion of Suspension Pending Termination – Water Department in executive session (3-0)
• Approved motion to come out of executive session and adopt all items (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting and set next meeting for July 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a development agreement with Legacy Homes Vicksburg LP for Legacy Village Subdivision, a rezoning to correct a zoning error, and a public hearing on properties deemed a public menace. They will also vote on sponsorships and allocations, continuation of a curfew proclamation, and approve routine consent items.

• Development agreement with Legacy Homes Vicksburg LP for Legacy Village Subdivision
• Rezoning to correct manifest error on parcels 107 31 0040 001111 and 107 31 0120 001202
• Public hearing on properties listed on Community Development Agenda as public menace
• $45,000 sponsorship for Miss Mississippi Competition
• $7,500 matching funds allocation to Vicksburg Warren Youth Development for voucher program

The Board unanimously approved a $1,500,000 transfer from the Water & Gas account to the City Reserve Fund. It also authorized the Mayor to execute a Development Agreement with Legacy Homes for the Legacy Village Subdivision. Additional unanimous actions included declaring two properties a public menace for cleanup, accepting a zoning correction, and approving sponsorships and youth‑program funding.

• Approved $1,500,000 transfer to City Reserve Fund (3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Development Agreement with Legacy Homes (3‑0)
• Declared 1003 Jackson St and 2013 Oak St properties public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition (3‑0)
• Accepted Zoning Board recommendation to correct ordinance error for parcels 107‑31‑0040‑001111 and 107‑31‑0120‑001202 (3‑0)
• Approved $45,000 Miss Mississippi Competition sponsorship (3‑0)
• Approved $575 Vicksburg Post sponsorship for All Things Miss Mississippi publication (3‑0)
• Approved $7,500 matching funds to United Way youth development program (3‑0)
• Authorized reimbursement of $241.35 to Investigator Janet Copeland (3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will hold a hearing to determine if listed properties are a public menace. They will also consider approvals for a $46,000 July 4th fireworks contract, multiple payments for infrastructure projects including Fisher Ferry Bridge, and sponsorship requests. Several personnel actions and routine reports are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing to declare properties a public menace
• $46,000 contract with Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC for July 4th fireworks
• $22,044 TREAT Program payment to Mississippi Division of Medicaid
• Final payment of $6,428.07 and contract amendment for NRCS Evergreen/Iowa/Patricia sites
• Payment of $31,172.31 and $785.26 for Fisher Ferry Bridge replacement over Hatcher Bayou

The Board unanimously declared fifteen properties that had not complied with city requirements to be a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean up, and demolish structures, charging owners for costs. It also approved several sponsorships, a fireworks contract, contract amendments, multiple payments, a commercial dumpster placement, and a resolution to fund relocation payments for the Fisher Ferry Project. All actions were adopted with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $500 sponsorship for One Way Sober Living Kickball Tournament (unanimous 3‑0)
• Ratified $1,000 sponsorship for West Mississippi Medical Society meeting (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized $46,000 fireworks contract with Pyroman Fireworks 2, LLC (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved Central Asphalt contract amendment net decrease $35,916.60 and final payment $6,428.07 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved multiple payments including $42,098.41 to Central Asphalt, $44,000 to Vicksburg Gas and Water Extension, and others (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared 15 properties a public menace and authorized cleanup/demolition, charges to owners (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved commercial dumpster placement for The Biscuit on city‑owned property (unanimous 3‑0)
• Adopted resolution to authorize relocation payments for displaced residents of the Fisher Ferry Project (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider authorizing a Declaration of Emergency for the City of Vicksburg. The emergency would allow the city to replace an influent pump at the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda item is listed as ID-25-0529. The meeting also includes routine items such as invocation and roll call.

• Authorize emergency declaration to replace influent pump at wastewater treatment plant (ID-25-0529)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the City of Vicksburg to issue a declaration of emergency for replacing an influent pump at the wastewater treatment plant. The motion was made by Mayor Flaggs and seconded by Alderman Monsour. The motion passed unanimously with two votes in favor and one alderman absent.

• Authorized emergency declaration to replace influent pump at wastewater plant (2-0, 1 absent)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will vote on several funding requests, including economic development contributions and a $5,000 sponsorship for the Inspirational Country Music Association. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding properties that may be a public menace to community health and safety.

• Proposed $60,000 contribution to Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce and $5,000 to Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program
• Payment of $441,923.09 to Maynord Landscaping Co, Inc. for the Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement Project
• Contract amendment of $13,608.83 and final payment of $75,243.84 for Fordice Construction Company (NRCS Sportsforce Site)
• Public hearing to determine if specific properties are a public menace to health, safety, and welfare
• Request to block Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd at Veto and Depot Streets on May 30, 2025, for a Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Conference event

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included declaring Monday, May 26, 2025 a city holiday, several sponsorships, a street‑sweeper purchase, and economic‑development contributions. It also voted unanimously to label seven abandoned properties a public menace and authorize the Director of Community Development to clean them at the owners’ expense. All motions were adopted with the votes recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Memorial Day holiday and $5,000 sponsorship (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized $13,608.83 contract amendment and $75,243.84 progress estimate for Fordice Construction (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared seven properties a public menace and authorized cleanup (unanimous 3‑0)
• Awarded sealed bids for a 2025 diesel street sweeper (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $590 sponsorship for WVBG radio football broadcasts (2‑0, Alderman Mayfield recused)
• Authorized $65,000 contributions to local economic‑development groups (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse licenses for eight companies (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including special assessments for cleaning/demolishing 10 properties, multiple sponsorships (totaling $3,395), personnel actions, and a bid award. A routine agenda features a discussion with Shape Up Mississippi on the Kuhn Memorial Hospital Project, a public hearing on properties deemed public nuisances, and budget amendments. Executive session items address longevity pay and personnel changes in various departments.

• Accept special assessment orders for cleaning/demolition of 10 properties, including 2011 Martin Luther King Blvd and 100 McAuley Drive
• Approve sponsorships: $395 Delta Business Journal, $500 Mississippi Main Street Association, $2,500 Simply Dop3 Xperience Back to School event
• Award bid for Old Animal Shelter Trailer to James Durham for $5,777.77
• Discussion with Linda Fondren on Kuhn Memorial Hospital Project progress and vision
• Public hearing to determine if listed properties are a public menace to health/safety

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included several sponsorships and payments. It declared seven listed properties a public menace and authorized the Director of Community Development to cut, clean up and demolish structures, with costs charged to the owners. The Board also adopted budget amendments, approved a new street‑closure application, and authorized related payments.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $395 Delta Business Journal sponsorship (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $500 Mississippi Main Street Association sponsorship (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved $2,500 Simply Dop3 Xperience Corp sponsorship (unanimous 3‑0)
• Declared seven properties a public menace and authorized cut, cleanup, demolition (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendments (2‑0‑1, Alderman Mayfield recused)
• Approved new street‑closure application (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved payments to DSM Environmental Services ($1,150) and Integrated Right of Way ($27,527.50) (unanimous 3‑0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several fund transfers, contract payments, and personnel actions. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding properties that may be a public menace to community health and safety.

• Transfer of $547,508.00 from American Rescue Plan, $480,286.18 from ERBR-Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project, and $57,360.73 from MS Infrastructure BOND Fund to Water & Gas account
• Payment of $156,278.77 to Maynord Landscaping Co, Inc. for Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement Project
• Payment of $58,442.64 for 17 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries and benefits
• Recommendation to reject all bids for the US Rubber Recycling Site Project
• Public hearing to determine if specific properties are a public menace to health, safety, and welfare

The Board voted unanimously to declare 101 Cairo Drive, 728 Farmer Street, and 100 McAuley Drive public menaces and to allow the Director of Community Development to proceed with cleanup and demolition, charging owners for costs. It also unanimously accepted the recommendation to reject all bids for the US Rubber Recycling Site Project, received a $317,900 bid for a new street sweeper, and approved several other contracts and community requests.

• Declared 101 Cairo Drive, 728 Farmer Street, and 100 McAuley Drive public menace; authorized demolition (unanimous 3-0)
• Accepted recommendation to reject all bids for US Rubber Recycling Site Project (unanimous 3-0)
• Received electronic bid for diesel street sweeper from Ingram Equipment for $317,900 (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute amended Video Solutions Subscription Agreement with Digital Ally (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved block party request to close 300 block of Meadowvale Drive on May 10, 2025 (2-0, Alderman Mayfield recused)
• Approved payment to Maynord Landscaping Co., Inc. for Pay Application No.3, $156,278.77 (2-0, Alderman Monsour recused)
• Approved Claims Docket numbers 333130-333532 (2-0, Alderman Monsour recused)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel hires, petty cash fund $150, and other proclamations (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider a consent agenda including new hires, sponsorships totaling $18,000, a police crime statistics report, and various invoices. The routine agenda includes updates from the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, sealed bids for the old animal shelter trailer, adoption of budget amendments, and an executive session for personnel actions (pay adjustments, termination, and suspension).

• Approve $10,000 sponsorship for 2025 Mississippi Fire Fighters Association Annual Conference
• Approve $8,000 sponsorship for Miss Mississippi Teen Organization
• Receive Vicksburg Police Department March 2025 crime statistics report
• Approve $13,500 semi-annual allocation to Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Sealed bids for old animal shelter trailer

The Board adopted its agenda and consent items unanimously. It approved two sponsorships—$10,000 for the Mississippi Fire Fighters Association conference and $8,000 for the Miss Mississippi Teen Organization. The Board also adopted budget amendments, took sealed bids for an old animal shelter trailer under advisement, approved police pay adjustments, terminated seven recreation lifeguards, and approved a suspension pending termination in the Water Department.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Mississippi Fire Fighters Association conference (3-0)
• Approved $8,000 sponsorship for Miss Mississippi Teen Organization (3-0)
• Took under advisement sealed bids for old animal shelter trailer ($5,777.77) (3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (3-0)
• Approved police department pay adjustments (3-0)
• Approved termination of seven recreation department lifeguards (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will receive sealed bids for cleanup at the former US Rubber Recycling Site and hold a hearing on properties deemed a public menace. The body will also consider several service contracts and fee waivers for auditorium use.

• Sealed bids for Brownfield Grant Cleanup at 2000 Rubber Way
• Hearing on properties listed as a public menace to public health, safety, and welfare
• Service Agreement Renewal with Stryker Medical for $35,119.45
• Request to waive $3,750.00 in Auditorium rental fees for Miss Mississippi Teen Competition
• Payment of $15,849.21 to Neel Schaffer, Inc. for NRCS Sports Complex

The Board adopted a resolution to fund relocation payments for three displacees of the Fisher Ferry Project. It also authorized several contracts, including an interpreter service and a $35,119.45 renewal with Stryker Medical. Longevity pay increases for Gas, VTV, Ambulance, Police and City Clerk staff were approved. The Board received sealed bids for brownfield cleanup at 2000 Rubber Way and declared 915 Dewitt Street a public menace, authorizing its demolition.

• Adopted resolution to fund relocation payments for three Fisher Ferry displacees (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute contract with Liliana Bryant as city interpreter (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized renewal of Stryker Medical service agreement for $35,119.45 (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved longevity pay increases for Gas, VTV, Ambulance, Police and City Clerk positions (unanimous 3-0)
• Received sealed bids for Brownfield Grant cleanup at 2000 Rubber Way (Sims Inc., Waste Management, E3 Environmental) (unanimous 3-0)
• Declared 915 Dewitt Street a public menace and authorized cleanup and demolition, costs to be charged to owner (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved waiver of $3,750 auditorium rental fee for Miss Mississippi Teen Competition (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved payment of professional services invoices totaling $24,? (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several city contracts, budget amendments, and sponsorship requests. The meeting includes discussions on the Vicksburg Convention Center and a resolution for a military base enhancement application.

• Professional Services Agreement Supplement #1 with Stantec Consulting for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Replacement not to exceed $435,961.92
• Maintenance agreement for water towers at Jackson Road, Kuhn, Porters Chapel, and the Airport for $91,538.30
• Debt management software renewal with Fifth Asset, Inc. (DebtBook) for $79,500.00
• Matching funds allocation of $5,000.00 to Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc.
• Payment of $105,258.63 to Fordice Construction Company for NRCS Sports Force Site

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included a $5,000 matching fund for Vicksburg Family Development Service and several community sponsorships. It adopted budget amendments for the fiscal year and approved a resolution to seek Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority funding for the Military Base Enhancement Program. The Board also ratified the mayor's agreement appointing Allen Derivaux as Municipal Court Judge and declared Good Friday, April 18, 2025 a city holiday. Additional approvals covered utility maintenance contracts and payments for city services.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $5,000 matching funds to Vicksburg Family Development Service (unanimous 3-0)
• Adopted budget amendments (unanimous 3-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply to MMEIA for the Military Base Enhancement Program (unanimous 3-0)
• Ratified mayor's agreement with Allen Derivaux to serve as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous 3-0)
• Declared Friday, April 18, 2025 a city holiday for Good Friday (unanimous 3-0)
• Authorized requisition #2504566 for $91,538.30 to Utility Service Co. for water tower maintenance (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved payment of $87,791.33 invoice to ESG Operations for water treatment facility operations (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on funding and property acquisitions for the Fisher Ferry Project and a pedestrian trail at Riverfront Park. The body is also deciding on several community sponsorships and city infrastructure payments.

• Resolution to purchase four properties and one temporary construction easement for the Fisher Ferry Project
• Agreement for up to $453,000.00 in Federal Transportation Alternative funds for the Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail Project
• Payment of $57,278.00 to Syneregetics DCS, Inc. for a Fortigate Firewall for the IT Department
• Final pay application of $59,700.00 to Russ Builders for the Ash Meadows Subdivision Project
• Public hearing to determine if specific properties are a public menace to health, safety, and welfare

The Board approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including community sponsorships and payments for city projects. It authorized a $57,278 requisition for a Fortigate firewall and transferred $59,426.39 and $92,599.74 into the Water & Gas pooled cash account. The Board approved the final $59,700 payment to Russ Builders for the Ash Meadows Subdivision and other professional service invoices. Most notably, the Board unanimously authorized the Mayor to execute a memorandum of agreement to receive up to $453,000 in Federal Transportation Alternative funds for the Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail Project.

• Approved $250 sponsorship for Grace Christian Counseling Center "Key City Classic" (unanimous)
• Approved $250 sponsorship for Play 2 Wynn, LLC youth basketball camps (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Siege Robotics competition (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 United Way matching funds for Vicksburg Warren Excel by 5 Coalition (unanimous)
• Authorized $57,278 requisition to Syneregetics DCS, Inc. for Fortigate firewall (unanimous)
• Authorized transfers of $59,426.39 and $92,599.74 to the Water & Gas pooled cash account (unanimous)
• Approved $59,700 final payment to Russ Builders for Ash Meadows Subdivision and acceptance of close‑out documents (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute MOA for up to $453,000 Federal TA funds for Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on properties deemed a public menace, and consider accepting up to $453,000 in federal funds for the Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail. Other items include personnel actions, sponsorship requests, and an executive session on an economic development project.

• Public hearing on whether listed properties are a public menace to health, safety, and welfare
• Authorize MOU with Warren County for Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail
• Acknowledge $453,000 federal grant for Riverfront Park Pedestrian Trail from Mississippi Transportation Commission
• Approve $25,000 payment to Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for Bicentennial Celebration (Quarter 2)
• Executive session to discuss Economic Development Project Dynamis

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will approve payments for ambulance assessments, professional services, and construction progress estimates totaling over $675,000. The agenda also includes renewing a standby generator service agreement and discussing updates for the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.

• Approve $675.00 sponsorship for Vicksburg Post
• Authorize $22,044.00 payment to Mississippi Division of Medicaid
• Approve $646,815.81 payment to Fordice Construction for NRCS Sports Force Site
• Renew standby generator service agreement for $25,697.00
• Discuss updates for Southern Cultural Heritage Center

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider adopting a resolution to exempt veteran organizations from the 2% tourism tax authorized by Senate Bill 2926. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda, with the remainder being procedural actions.

• Adopt Resolution to Exempt Veteran Organizations from the Two-Percent (2%) Tourism Tax (ID-25-0285)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider approving invoices for the airport, renewing insurance policies, and awarding construction contracts. The meeting also includes routine agenda items and an executive session focused on economic development projects.

• Approve $2,917.98 invoice for Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport
• Approve $2,907.00 reimbursement for Vicksburg Girls Softball Association
• Authorize $57,074.00 contract amendment for NRCS Sports Force Site
• Authorize $148,000.00 task order for water and gas line extension
• Approve $39,123.00 change order for Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a special meeting on February 27, 2025, primarily to enter executive session concerning a suspension within the Fire Department. The remaining items are routine procedural actions: invocation, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss suspension in the Fire Department (ID-25-0260)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will discuss a tax abatement for Post Properties, LLC and various infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing to determine if specific properties are public menaces and requests for street closures for community events.

• Tax abatement final approval for Post Properties, LLC at 1105 Washington Street
• Payment of $61,618.84 for 16 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries and benefits
• Contract for automatic bar screen replacement at Waste Water Treatment Plant ($37,000 total)
• Supplemental agreement for water and sewer improvements at Stillwater and Bluecreek Drives up to $40,348.34
• Special assessments for cutting, cleaning, and demolition of eight properties, including 111 Churchill Drive and 1206 Chestnut Street

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including a $207,340 payment for airport apron reconstruction, authorization to advertise bids for Brownfield cleanup at the former US Rubber site, and approval of several sponsorships. A public hearing will determine whether nine properties pose a public menace. Routine items include personnel actions, minutes approval, and budget amendments.

• Approve $207,340 payment to Hendrick Construction for apron reconstruction at Vicksburg Municipal Airport
• Authorize sealed bids for Brownfield cleanup at former US Rubber Recycling site, 2000 Rubber Way
• Public hearing on nine properties as public menace, including 1414 Grove Street, 1601 Martin Luther King Blvd, and others
• Approve $18,000 for Sentinel One cybersecurity and $9,000 for managed endpoint detection services
• Authorize $20,516 renewal agreement with Taylor Sudden Service for generator maintenance

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will consider adopting a non-exclusive cable TV and telecommunications franchise ordinance with Vicksburg Video, Inc. Routine agenda includes discussion with The Exchange Club about green space upkeep at North Frontage Road and South Washington Street, and an update on Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Consent agenda covers personnel actions, a $75 sponsorship for the Golden Tea Party, fund transfers totaling $128,071.21 from project accounts, and approval of multiple invoices including $151,638.80 for road work and $57,505.67 for wastewater treatment operations. Executive session items involve title change, pay adjustments, and personnel suspensions/terminations.

• Ordinance granting Vicksburg Video non-exclusive rights for cable TV and telecom services
• Discussion with Exchange Club on upkeep of green space at North Frontage Road and South Washington Street
• Transfer of $76,282.59 from Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project and $51,788.62 from MS Infrastructure Bond Fund to Water & Gas account
• Payment of $151,638.80 to Central Asphalt for NRCS Evergreen/Iowa/Patricia Sites
• Sponsorship of $75 for Vicksburg Assembly #110's 3rd Annual Golden Tea Party

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider continuing the proclamation of a local emergency establishing a curfew for minors, along with approving consent agenda items including payments totaling over $217,000 for water and wastewater treatment and bridge repairs. The board will also hold a hearing on properties deemed a public menace and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Continue Proclamation of Local Emergency (Curfew for Minors)
• Approve $87,791.33 for water treatment and $57,505.67 for wastewater treatment operations (ESG Operations)
• Approve $71,995.00 for Fisher Ferry Road Bridge Project (Integrated Right of Way)
• Hearing to determine if properties on Community Development Agenda are a public menace
• Authorize $5,000 for Mardi Gras parade promotional items and entry fee

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and one executive session.

• Executive session regarding a suspension pending termination in the Community Service Department

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on a rezoning request for the Warren County Port Commission and discuss a franchise ordinance for Vicksburg Video, Inc. The meeting includes several contract payments for infrastructure and public safety, as well as public hearings on properties deemed public menaces.

• Rezoning of 280 Mattingly Road from Agricultural/Industrial to L-2 Heavy Industrial
• Payment of $66,164.00 to Russ Builders for Ash Meadows Subdivision Project
• Payment of $60,102.37 for 16 full-time E-911 dispatchers' salaries and benefits
• Payment of $25,000.00 to Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for Bicentennial Celebration
• Requisition of $16,199.00 to Temple, Inc. for a Currux Vision System for the Traffic Department

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider approval of consent and routine agenda items, including payments for professional services and a sponsorship. Key routine items include a $18,900 invoice to TRC Engineers for the Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement Project, authorizing a second amendment to the meter replacement agreement with Core & Main, and an agreement with Vicksburg Girls' Softball Association for field use. The board will also enter executive session for personnel pay adjustments, longevity pay, a suspension, and a real estate matter.

• Approve $18,900 payment to TRC Engineers for Iowa Avenue Headwall Replacement Project
• Authorize second amendment to meter replacement agreement with Core & Main, LP
• Approve $5,000 sponsorship for Jester's Ball from Ashley Dawson
• Approve payments totaling over $54,000 to Neel Schaffer and Allen & Hoshall for various projects
• Executive session for pay adjustments in Police and Fire departments and a real estate matter

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will decide whether to continue a local emergency proclamation that imposes a curfew for minors. They will also vote on several sponsorship applications, a $25,000 allocation to Haven House Family Shelter, and the demolition or cleanup of 14 city properties. Other actions include increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for city employees and authorizing contracts for election support and airport hangar lease.

• Continue proclamation of local emergency with minor curfew
• Approve $25,000 allocation to Haven House Family Shelter for domestic violence victims
• Accept special assessments for cutting, cleaning, or demolition at 14 properties (e.g., 2428 Halls Ferry Road, 1414 Grove Street, 111 Churchill Drive)
• Increase mileage reimbursement for city employees from $0.67 to $0.70 per mile
• Authorize contract with Elva Smith for election support services not to exceed $25,000

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will vote on several financial authorizations, including a $560,621.73 payment to the Warren County Port Commission for the city's share of South Port Phase II mitigation. Other items include a $52,950.92 software requisition for the IT department, payments for wastewater and water treatment contracts, and approval of various sponsorships and employee tuition agreements. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as a public notice for a transportation infrastructure discussion and executive‑session personnel actions.

• Authorize $560,621.73 payment to Warren County Port Commission for South Port Phase II mitigation (ID‑25‑0029)
• Authorize $52,950.92 requisition to CDW Government, Inc. for IT department software licensing (ID‑25‑0005)
• Approve payments of $57,505.67 and $87,791.33 to ESG Operations for wastewater and water treatment facility contracts (ID‑25‑0008)
• Approve sponsorships: $2,500 to Vicksburg Post comics, $500 to Healing the Wounds for MLK Parade, $1,000 to Friends of KC‑1400 for NIL fundraiser (IDs‑25‑0013, ‑0002, ‑0004)
• Authorize tuition payment agreements for four employees to attend paramedic programs at Holmes Community College (ID‑25‑0018)