- Meeting called to order – President Simmons
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call – President Simmons
- Approval of Agenda
- Message from Mayor
- Reports of Department Heads
- Reports of Standing Committees
- Public Hearings: a) Proposed rezoning of 14.75 +/- acres located at the NE corner of Alabama Street & Marengo Street.
(b) Proposed rezoning of 3.79 +/- acres located on Huntsville Road, between Prairie Street and Fulton Street.
(c) Proposed rezoning of 6.2 +/- acres located at 1018 Hermitage Drive. - Business from floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time limit).
- 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 5, 2024, meeting.
(b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer.
(c) Resolution to approve a contract with Bagby Elevator Company, Inc., to perform quarterly inspection and maintenance service on two (2) hydraulic passenger elevators for one year, at the Florence City Hall/ Municipal Building, in the total amount not to exceed $4,671.00, to be paid from Building Maintenance budgeted funds account #266-41810, sponsored by Gary Williamson.
(d) Resolution to approve an agreement between the City of Florence and Southern Water Technologies, Inc., for replacement of a grit classifier unit, at the Cypress Creek Wastewater Plant, in the amount of $297,003.00, to be paid from budget account 380.03, sponsored by Tad Cole.
(e) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #12549, dated October 30, 2024, from Fueling Solutions Inc., for repairs to a UST tank, at the landfill in the amount of $510.30, to be expensed to account #260-43200, sponsored by David Koonce.
(f) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice # W42679, dated November 4, 2024, from Tractor and Equipment Company, to diagnose and make necessary repairs to a sweeper, asset #10529, for the Street Department, in the amount of $1,327.37, to be expensed to account #261-43120, sponsored by David Koonce.
(g) Resolution to approve payment of Invoice #7478, dated October 30, 2024 from Keeton Electric Company, to install temporary power pole and permanent power for the General Fund Accounting Central Fueling Station, located at 1251 Terrace Street, for the City of Florence Street Department, in the amount of $1,774.78, to be expensed from budgeted funds account #117-1020-43120, sponsored by David Koonce.
(h) Resolution to approve a contract with Austin Shelton d.b.a. Kicks n’ Licks, to provide professional services necessary to perform musical entertainment at the Lighting of Wilson Park event, on December 7, 2024, in the contract amount not to exceed $ 600.00, to be paid from budgeted funds #302-44725, sponsored by Bill Jordan.
(i) Resolution to approve a contract with C & H Cooling and Heating, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to install drain pans, at the Blackberry Trail Pro Shop, in the total contract amount not to exceed $8,299.00, to be paid from budgeted funds #266-44730, sponsored by Bill Jordan.
(j) Resolution to approve a contract with Certified Alarm Company of Alabama, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to install an electronic lock and badge reader on the front entry door, at the Broadway Recreation Center, in the total contract amount not to exceed $6,526.45, to be paid from budgeted funds #1053-44410, sponsored by Bill Jordan.
(k) Resolution to approve a contract with Certified Alarm Company of Alabama, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to install an electronic lock and badge reader on the front entry door, at the Coliseum, in the total contract amount not to exceed $6,653.70, to be paid from budgeted funds #1053-44410, sponsored by Bill Jordan.
(l) Resolution to approve a contract with Maintenance Plus Heating and Air, Inc., to provide maintenance and repairs on HVAC units, on an as needed basis, at the Florence Electricity Department facilities, to be paid from FY25 budget account # 390.00, sponsored by Mary McDuffa.
(m) Resolution to approve a contract with Shotcrete of Alabama, LC., to provide labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary for the new design at Shoals Creek Substation, at or near 4077 Florence Boulevard, in the total contract amount not to exceed $66,500.00, to be paid from FY25 budget account #923.00, sponsored by Mary McDuffa.
(n) Resolution to approve the Property Damage Release from the City of Florence to Marten Transport, LTD, and Thomas W. Shull, in consideration of $8,108.28, paid to the City, sponsored by Mary McDuffa.
(o) Resolution to approve a contract with Tomlin Excavating Company, Inc., to provide labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary for the demolition of the Municipal Parking Deck, located at 118 West Tombigbee Street, and dispose of the debris for the City of Florence Mayor’s Department, in the total contract amount not to exceed $774,260.85, sponsored by Mayor Betterton.
(p) Resolution to reappoint William Pebworth to the Shoals Economic Development Authority.
(q) Resolution to reappoint Nancy Muse to the Tree Commission.
(r) Resolution to reappoint Jean McIntyre to the Florence Beautification Board.
(s) Resolution to reappoint Joy Baker to the Florence Beautification Board.
(t) Resolution to reappoint Maple Garner to the Beautification Board.
(u) Resolution to appoint River Zurinsky to the Florence Beautification Board.
(v) Resolution to appoint W. Scott Townsend to the Beautification Board.
(w) Resolution to advance and reimburse travel expenses to City employees, sponsored by Mayor Betterton.
12. Regular Agenda:
(a) Ordinance to approve rezoning of 14.75 +/- acres located at the corner of Alabama Street & Marengo Street. The property is to be rezoned from R-1 (Single Family Residential) & RB (Residential Business) to PID (Planned Unit Development) as requested by Mainstreet Communities, LLC, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.
(b) Ordinance to approve rezoning of 3.79 +/- acres located on Huntsville Road, between Prairie Street & Fulton Street. The property is to be rezoned from R-1 (Single Family Residential Lot) to R-2 (Single Family Small Lot) as requested by AP III, LLC., sponsored by Melissa Bailey.
(c) Ordinance to approve rezoning of 6.2 +/- acres located at 1018 Hermitage Drive. The property is to be rezoned from R-2 (Single Family Residential Small Lot to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) as requested by the Estate of James B. Stewart and Andrew J. Spry, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.
(d) Resolution to create the Lauderdale County Public Utilities Advisory Board, sponsored by Mayor Betterton.
13. General Business:
(a) Board Vacancies
- Tree 1-Vacancy
- 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 Griffin – District 3
- Council member Eubanks – District 4
- Council member Edwards – District 5
- Council member Oliver – District 6
- Council member Hendrix – District 2
- President Simmons – District 1
- Mayor Andy Betterton
16. Motion to adjourn.
