1. Meeting called to order – President Simmons
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call – President Simmons
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Message from Mayor
7. Reports of Department Heads
8. Reports of Standing Committees
9. Public Hearings: None
10. Business from floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time limit).
11. Consent Agenda:
    All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Florence City Council for reading and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the Council with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request. Please call 256-760-6400 for questions on Consent Agenda items prior to the Council meeting.

(a) Approval of minutes of the September 17, 2024, meeting.

(b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer.

(c) Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Medical Services Agreement between the City of Florence and Premise Health Employer Solutions, LLC, sponsored by Melinda Morgan.

(d) Resolution to approve application for grant funds, in the amount of $14,367.00, with matching funds provided by the City, through Museums for America, to be used for Pope’s Tavern Archaeology Program, sponsored by Shana Balch.

(e) Resolution to approve a Contract with GTEC, LLC, to provide engineering services necessary for the required site testing, to include field activities and engineering evaluation and report, of the Florence/Lauderdale 911 and Emergency Management Agency building, in the amount of $2,500.00, to be paid from budgeted funds Account #188-954-43800, sponsored by Brad Holmes.

(f) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #136 to Maintenance Plus Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., in the amount of $5,300.00, for the emergency replacement of the compressor, line dryer and freon for the HVAC unit at Station #5, for the Florence Fire Department, expensed to Account #260-42200, sponsored by Chief Tim Anerton.

(g) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #161089, dated August 22, 2024, in the amount of $418.24, to J.C. Hamm & Sons, Inc., for service work to two (2) HVAC units at the Rosenbaum House, to be expensed to Account #266-43600, sponsored by Brian Murphy.

(h) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice # 100, dated September 9, 2024, from Maintenance Plus, for emergency replacement of the air and heat unit at the Gas Department Warehouse, in the amount of $8,400.00, to be paid from budget account #390.00, sponsored by Tad Cole.

(i) Resolution to approve a contract with PLW, I, LLC, dba Shoals Overhead Door, to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to repair an exit gate at the Annex Building of the Florence Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $900.00, expensed to Account #265-42100, sponsored by Chief Mike Holt.

(j) Resolution to approve a Disparate Jurisdiction Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lauderdale County to prepare application to the U. S. Department of Justice for a 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award, sponsored by Chief Mike Holt.

(k) Resolution to approve a contract with White, Lynn, Collins & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $3,825.00, to provide engineering services to develop a spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan for the new fueling station located at 1251 Terrace Street, expensed to Account #117-250-43120, sponsored by David Koonce.

(l) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #4291, in the amount of $1,821.32, to Riverview Track & Materials, LLC, for emergency repairs to a CAT 272 D2, Asset #8681, expensed to Account 260-43125, sponsored by David Koonce.

(m) Resolution to approve an agreement with Bluff Creek Electric, LLC, to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary for the replacement of electrical panels, on a need basis during the AMI meter upgrade for the Florence Utilities Electricity Department, in the contract Amounts of $1,125.00 per 100 amp; $1,520.00 per 200 amp; $400.00 per meter component; $475.00 per meter jaw replacement, with regular hourly rate of $100.00 per hour; overtime rate of $150.00 per hour; and double-time rate of $200.00 per hour (Sunday), to be paid from budgeted FY2025 funds, Account #923, sponsored by Mary McDuffa.

(n) Resolution to approve a contract with Haven Homes, LLC, to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to remodel and weatherproof the building at 714 East Alabama Street, for the City Utilities Electricity Department, in an amount not to exceed $78,163.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, Account #935.10, sponsored by Mary McDuffa.

(o) Resolution to approve a contract with Haven Homes, to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to remodel the building at 601 East Reeder Street, for the City Utilities Electricity Department, in an amount not to exceed $64,903.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, Account #935.10, sponsored by Mary McDuffa.

(p) Resolution to approve an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation, by and through its Transportation Director, for maintenance of public right-of-way, (MB-06A), within city limits of Florence, with the City accepting maintenance responsibilities for newly constructed, eight-foot wide asphalt shared-use path and concrete ramps, located in the eastern right-of-way of Helton Drive, sponsored by Bill Batson.

(q) Resolution to approve an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation, for the installation and maintenance of pedestrian signals and controls at Helton Drive and Bradshaw Drive, sponsored by Bill Batson.

(r) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #208-16774, dated September 24, 2024, to Henderson Roofing, Inc., for the removal of existing leaking shingles, and installing a new roof at the Park Patrol Office, in the amount of $8,029.80, to be paid from budgeted funds, Account #266-44725, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(s) Resolution to approve a contract with Growing Solutions South, LLC, to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to install a water treatment injection system, at the Coffee-O’Neal Sportsplex, in the amount of $39,806.56, to be paid from budgeted funds, Account #196-929-48117, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(t) Resolution to approve a contract with Barnett Plumbing, LLC, to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to provide plumbing services on an as needed basis for the City of Florence Park and Recreation Department, in accordance with an agreed upon schedule of fees, to be paid from budgeted funds 2666, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(u) Resolution to approve a contract with Linda Clanton, to provide Aerobics, Pilates and Yoga classes at designated Parks and Recreation facilities, the City shall pay Ms. Clanton 80% of fees collected, and the City shall retain remaining 20%, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(v) Resolution to approve a contract with Noelle Smith, to provide Belly Dancing classes at designated Parks and Recreation facilities, the City shall pay Ms. Smith 80% of fees collected, and the City shall retain remaining 20%, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(w) Resolution to approve a contract with Mary Anne Spears, to provide Baton and Twirling classes at designated Parks and Recreation facilities, the City shall pay Ms. Spears 80% of fees collected, and City shall retain remaining 20%, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(x) Resolution to approve a contract with Monica Butler, to provide Dance classes at any designated Parks and Recreation facility, the City shall pay Ms. Butler 80% of the fees collected, and the City shall retain remaining 20%, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(y) Resolution to approve a contract with Jan Ownby, to provide Dance classes at any designated Parks and Recreation facility, the City shall pay Ms. Ownby 80% of the fees collected, the City shall retain remaining 20%, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(z) Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Shoals Chamber of Commerce for a Job Fair Event from November 12-14, 2024, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(aa) Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Lauderdale County) for usage of the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum for 2025 events for the term of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(bb) Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Jr. League of the Shoals for usage of the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum for a Special Olympic Celebration Event, for the term of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(cc) Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Lauderdale County Children’s Policy Council for usage of the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum for 2025 events, for the term of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(dd) Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments for usage of the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum for 2025 events, for the term of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(ee) Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Facilities Usage between the City of Florence and Florence City Schools, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(ff) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #3744, dated September 21, 1024, from Water Street Communications, for labor and materials to repair damaged ends on the fiber strands of fiber optic cable, at the Sports Complex during a tournament, in the amount of $1,140.50, to be paid from budget funds 260-44725, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(gg) Resolution to approve a contract with Steven Skipworth, dba Skip’s Handy Service, to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary for the removal and installation of six (6) outdoor ceiling fans, and damaged ceiling at Blackberry Trail Golf Course, in an amount not to exceed $3,100.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, Account #266-44730, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(hh) Resolution to approve a contract with Irons Electric Company, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to provide electrical services on an as needed basis for the City Parks and Recreation Department, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(ii) Resolution to approve a contract with the City of Florence, and Florence Accounting and Tax, LLC, in the amount of $5,900.00, to provide economic development direct assistance, in accordance with the approved Community Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(jj) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and Tee’d Up, Inc., in the amount of $10,000.00, to provide economic development direct assistance, in accordance with the approved Community Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(kk) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, in the amount of $100,000.00, to conduct residential rehabilitation activities through a structured application and inspection program, in accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(ll) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the City Parks and Recreation Department, in the amount of $250,000.00, to provide an inclusive playground, to promote play among children of differing abilities, ages, and communities, in accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(mm) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the Children’s Museum of the Shoals, in the amount of $4,000.00, to provide youth programming, in accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(nn) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and Common Ground Shoals, in the amount of $12,000.00, to provide youth services, in accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(oo) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the Florence Housing Authority, in the amount of $8,000.00, to provide transportation services, in accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(pp) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the Homeless Care Council of Northeast Alabama, in the amount of $4,000.00, to provide services to prevent homelessness or assist the homeless, in accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(qq) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the Shoals Community Clinic, in the amount of $10,000.00, to provide health services, in accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(rr) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, in the amount of $10,000.00, to provide subsistence payments, in the accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(ss) Resolution to appoint Inga Harden to the Tree Commission, sponsored by City Council.

(tt) Resolution to advance and reimburse travel expenses to City employees, sponsored by Mayor Betterton.

12. Regular Agenda:

(a) Resolution to approve the vacation of right-of-way, along the south side of East Tennessee Street, in favor of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

13. General Business:

(a) Resolution to approve application for Alcohol Beverage License by Billy Reid Shindig Tailgate, for a special event to be held at McFarland Park, Saturday, October 12, 2024, with on-premises liquor, beer and wine, sponsored by Robert M. Leyde.

(b) Resolution to approve application for Alcohol Beverage License by KMT Enterprises, Inc., dba Lauderdale Lanes, as a full menu restaurant with on-premises liquor, beer and wine, 020 Restaurant Retail Liquor, doing business as Lauderdale Lanes, 1540 Florence Boulevard, sponsored by Robert M. Leyde.

14. Business from the public (5-minute time limit).

15. Council Members reports and/or comments (5-minute time limit).
Council member Oliver – District 6
Council member Hendrix – District 2
Council member Griffin – District 3
Council member Eubanks – District 4
Council member Edwards – District 5
President Simmons – District 1
Mayor Andy Betterton

16. Motion to adjourn.