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Florence board awards $156,160 sewer contract, approves emergency water-line payment and other routine items
Summary
At its June 17 meeting the Florence Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a $156,160 contract for Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road sewer additions, authorized a $12,070.93 emergency water-line payment, approved several smaller contracts and named MML voting delegates.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Florence met June 17, 2025 at city hall and approved a series of contracts and routine items, including a $156,160 contract for Phase 3 of the Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road sanitary sewer additions.
City Engineer Tim Parker recommended awarding the sewer contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc., the lowest of six bidders. The board approved the award with Alderman John Banks, Alderman Brian Grantham, Alderman Trey Gunn and Alderman John Helms voting aye; Alderman Mason Herrin did not participate in that vote. Bids listed in the minutes were Thornton Construction Company, Inc. $156,160; Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $169,860; L&M Contractors, LLC $173,360; SE Pipeline & Environmental $199,925; Precision Pipeline & Drilling $218,387.50; and McKee Construction, Inc. $224,686.00.
Earlier in the meeting the board approved payment of invoice M25017-D-01 Final to Maintenance Systems, Inc. for $12,070.93 to cover emergency repairs to the Florence Main Street water line. Alderman John Helms moved to approve the invoice and Alderman Trey Gunn seconded; the motion carried unanimously. The minutes record the repairs were declared an emergency to ensure continued water service to the community.
Street Director David Myers recommended awarding a $20,500 quote to A-1 Construction to frame in the public works maintenance/equipment building; the board approved that award unanimously, noting A-1 submitted the lowest of two quotes. Community Development Director Joel Sims recommended approval of signage for Star Services, Inc. as submitted by Budget Signs, LLC; that motion also carried unanimously.
The board appointed Alderman Trey Gunn as the MML voting delegate and Alderman Brian Grantham as the alternate by unanimous vote. The minutes also record that Alderman Mason Herrin left the meeting and did not participate in the sewer contract vote; he was later invited to return.
Other routine business approved included authorization for engineering services to work with the city attorney and MSI, Inc. on repairs related to the downtown red light project, approval of the mid-month claims docket, and approval of the minutes of June 10, 2025. Mayor Morris adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.; City Clerk Linda Wigley attested the minutes.
