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: a) Proposed rezoning of 24.21 +/- acres located on West Rasch Road.
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 November 19, 2024, meeting.

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

(c) Resolution to approve a contract with Tanner II Enterprises, LLC., d/b/a The Ground Guys of Northwest Alabama, to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to repair chimneys, install walkways and a retaining wall, at Pope’s Tavern Museum, in the total contract amount of $40,053.79, to be expensed to account #188-43600, sponsored by Brian Murphy.

(d) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #A204321-IN, dated October 22, 2024 from Certified Alarm Company of Alabama, Inc., to replace and upgrade the security system at the Rosenbaum House, in the amount of $660.79, to be expensed to account #266-43600, sponsored by Brian Murphy.

(e) Resolution to approve a contract with Steven Matthews, dba Matthews Tree Service, to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to remove four trees and dispose of debris, at the Kennedy-Douglas Art Center, in the total contract amount no to exceed $1,800.00, to be expensed to account #266-43600, sponsored by Brian Murphy.

(f) Resolution to approve a contract with Tanner II Enterprises, LLC., dba The Ground Guys of Northwest Alabama, to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to provide lawn maintenance, at the Southall and Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts, Pope’s Tavern Museum, Florence Indian Mound & Museum, Karsner House and Rosenbaum House Museum, at a rate of $2,083.33 per month, in the total contract amount not to exceed $25,000.00 per year, to be expensed to account #256-43600, sponsored by Brian Murphy.

(g) Resolution to approve a contract with Xenolytic Data Solutions, to provide a vehicle fleet management system for safety and maintenance monitoring of 110 units for twelve months, for the Police Department, this includes a one-time set up fee of $2,500.00, 110 units to be billed monthly at $2.00 per unit per month for a total amount of $5,140.00, to be paid from budgeted funds #110-42100-245, sponsored by Mike Holt.

(h) Resolution to approve a contract with G-Squared, LLC., to provide updated orthophotography and planimetric mapping for the City of Planning Department, in the total contract amount not to exceed $130,000.00, to be paid from budgeted FY 2025 funds, sponsored by Melisa Bailey.

(i) Resolution to approve a contract with North Alabama Drilling, LLC., to provide labor, materials and incidentals necessary for drilling services on an as needed basis for the City of Florence Electricity Department, to be paid by from budgeted FY 2025 funds #923.00, sponsored by Mary McDuffa.

(j) Resolution to approve a contract with Irons Electric Company, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to install two LED lamps to retrofit two pole lights to LED, at the Royal Avenue Tennis Courts, in the amount no to exceed $500.00, to be paid from budgeted funds #947-44420, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(k) Resolution to approve a contract with Perry Weather, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to install two outdoor warning systems including camera and one- year weather station subscription, at the Sports Complex, in the total amount not to exceed $9,600.00, to be paid from budgeted funds #1147-44410, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(l) Resolution to approve a contract with Perry Weather, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to install two outdoor warning systems including camera and one- year weather station subscription, at the Blackberry Trail Pro Shop, in the total amount no to exceed$8,100.00, to be paid from budgeted funds #1147-44730, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(m) Resolution to approve a contract with Irons Electric Company, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to replace and install new light fixtures, installation of new GFCI and USB receptacles, at the Fire Station #5, in the total amount not to exceed $10,500.00, to be expensed to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton. 

(n) Resolution to approve a contract with MPE Services, LLC., to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to install two new Qmark Skw Unit heaters, at Fire Station #1, in the total amount no to exceed $11, 580.00, to be expensed to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton.

(o) Resolution to approve a contract with Dixie Tile and Flooring, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to install wall tile in two showers and dressing areas, and cleaning grout in existing shower floors at Fire Station No. 5, in the total amount not to exceed $12,896.00, to be expensed to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton.

(p) Resolution to approve a contract with Dixie Tile and Flooring, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to replace existing VCT flooring with new LVT flooring and layout border, at Fire Station No 5, in the total amount not to exceed $19,796.00, to be expensed to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton.

(q) Resolution to approve a contract with Chandler Painting Company Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to paint interior areas and clean and reseal cabinets, at Fire Station No. 5, in the total amount not to exceed $13,360.00, to be expensed to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton.

(r) Resolution to approve a contract with Steven Matthews, dba Matthews Tree Service, to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to remove five trees, grind stumps, and dispose of debris, at Fire Station No. 5, in the total amount no to exceed $2,000.00, to be expense to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton.

(s) Resolution to approve a contract with Jeff Gibbs, dba Custom Solution, to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to remove and install new countertops, sinks, shelving, new storage cabinet, build dividing wall, hang and finish sheetrock, at Fire Station No. 5, in the total amount not to exceed $37,200.00, to be expensed to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton.

(t) Resolution to approve a contract with Irons Electric Company, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to install power and lighting at the Fire Department Training Center Pole Barn, in the amount not to exceed $15,350.00, to be expensed to account #188-42200, sponsored by Tim Anerton.

(u) Resolution to approve seventh amendment of the professional services contract dated August 2013, with Ross/Fowler, P. C., to increase the Base Services fee amount from $331,873.83 to $353,508.98, plus as additional services amount of $71,952.50, for contract time extended beyond 18 months for an amendment of $93,587.65 totaling $425,461.4, to be paid from budgeted FY 2025 funds, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(v) Resolution to approve a contract with ADS Environmental Services, dated November 14, 2024 to provide monitoring and critical flow and capacity data for a period of three months, at the Western Sewer Interceptor, in the total amount of $11,427.00, sponsored by Tad Cole.

(w) Resolution to approve an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation, by and through its Transportation Director, for the maintenance of public right-of-way (MB-06A) within the city limits of Florence, to maintain responsibilities for 284 linear feet of sidewalk located on Florence Boulevard Access Road between milepost 33.940 to 33.983, sponsored by Bill Batson.

(x) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence, and the Lauderdale County Juvenile Drug Court, to apply for the U. S. Department of Justice 2024 Office of Justice Delinquency Prevention program grant, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

(y) Resolution to approve the renewal of the City’s excess health insurance (stop loss) coverage from Lloyds of London, effective January, 2025, sponsored by Melinda Morgan.

(z) Resolution to approve Assignments of Benefits regarding the City’s excess health insurance (stop loss) coverage from Lloyds of London, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, effective January 1, 2025, sponsored by Melinda Morgan.

(aa) Resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Florence and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., sponsored by Mary McDuffa.

(bb) Resolution to approve application for the State of Alabama Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, in the amount of $437,073.32, which will be used to renovate the campground at McFarland Park, to be paid from budgeted funds #196-954-48142, sponsored by Bill Jordan.

(cc) Resolution to approve a Sewer Cost Sharing Fund Application between the City of Florence and Marina Mar Florence, LLC., for the installation of a lift station and sewer extension /force main along Highway 72, with connection to the City of Florence sewer at Sky Park Road with reimbursement including up to 50% of the project cost not to exceed $250,000.00, which will be reimbursed to Marina Mar Florence, LLC., sponsored by Tad Cole.

(dd) Resolution to approve a contract with the Children’s Museum of the Shoals, Inc., in the amount of $10,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(ee) Resolution to approve a contract with the Colbert-Lauderdale Attention Homes, Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(ff) Resolution to approve a contract with the Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, Inc., in the amount of $8,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(gg) Resolution to approve a contract with the Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, Inc.-Meals on Wheels, in the amount of $10,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(hh) Resolution to approve a contract with Downtown Florence Alliance, Inc., in the amount of $65,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(ii) Resolution to approve a contract with Burrell Slater Alumni Association, in the amount of $10,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(jj) Resolution to approve a contract with Arc of the Shoals, Inc., in the amount of $11,200.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(kk) Resolution to approve a contract with Cramer Children’s Center, in the amount of $5,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(ll) Resolution to approve a contract with Shoals Community Clinic, in the amount of $5,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(mm) Resolution to approve a contract with Safeplace, Inc., in the amount of $10,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(nn) Resolution to approve a contract with SPAN, in the amount of $5,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(oo) Resolution to approve a contract with Shoals Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $20,000.00, paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(pp) Resolution to approve a contract with the Story Telling Festival, in the amount of $5,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(qq) Resolution to approve a contract with the Homeless Council of Northwest Alabama, in the amount of $10,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and City Council.

(rr) Resolution to approve a contract with The Caring Place of the Shoals, in the amount of $25,000.00, to be paid from budgeted funds, sponsored by Mayor Betterton and the City Council.

(ss) Resolution to appoint Bridgett Sims to the Tree Commission.

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

12. Regular Agenda:

(a) Ordinance to approve rezoning of 24.21 +/- acres located on West Rash Road. The property is to be rezoned from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Single Family Residential Small Lot) as requested by JC Development Company, LLC., sponsored by Melissa Bailey.

13. General Business: 

(a) Board Vacancies

• • • • SEDA 1 Vacancy
      • Library-(Public)
        • Dr. Vince Brewton (Expires 12/01/24)
        • Evan Thornton (Expires 12/01/24)

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

15. Council Members reports and/or comments (5-minute time limit).

• • Council member Hendrix – District 2 
  • Council member Griffin – District 3
  • Council member Eubanks – District 4 
  • Council member Edwards – District 5 
  • Council member Oliver – District 6 
  • President Simmons – District 1 
  • Mayor Andy Betterton

16. Motion to adjourn