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Florence approves park equipment purchase, accepts staff resignation and instructs city attorney on claim
Summary
The board approved purchase of three wheeled pickleball nets, authorized dispatcher training, accepted a park employee resignation effective June 30, and in executive session directed the city attorney to draft a letter asserting the city is not liable for the Tabor claim.
Park Director Mark Hester recommended purchase of three Onis Pro Net wheeled pickleball nets; the board approved the BSN Sports quote of $6,724.97 as the lowest of two quotes.
On the recommendation of Chief Brad Burns, the board authorized Dispatcher Joanna Karras to attend Officer Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents dispatch training July 14–15 in Pearl and to pay the $300 registration plus allowable related costs.
During an executive session called to discuss a Park Department personnel matter and the possibility of pending litigation, the board authorized City Attorney Bobby Lingold to draft a letter to C‑Spire and MSI, Inc. stating the city is not liable for the Tabor claim. The board also accepted the resignation of park employee Randy Myers effective June 30, 2025. The board returned to open session at 7:16 p.m. and adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
The minutes record these items as motions approved by the board; the executive‑session motions were taken in closed session and then reported when the board returned to open session.
