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Florence board approves emergency water-line repair, awards $156,160 sewer contract
Summary
At its June 17 meeting, the Florence mayor and board approved payment for emergency Main Street water-line repairs, awarded multiple construction and signage contracts, appointed MML voting delegates, authorized engineering work on a downtown red-light repair, and approved claims and minutes.
The Mayor and Board of the City of Florence met June 17, 2025, at City Hall and approved a series of motions to address immediate infrastructure needs and routine city business.
Alderman John Helms moved and Alderman Trey Gunn seconded a motion to approve payment of invoice M25017-D-01 Final to Maintenance Systems, Inc. for $12,070.93 for emergency repairs to the Florence Main Street water line to maintain water service; the motion carried unanimously. City officials recorded the repair as an emergency to ensure continued service to the community.
Street Director David Myers recommended awarding the lowest quote to A-1 Construction, Inc. to frame the public works maintenance/equipment building. Alderman John Banks moved and Alderman Mason Herrin seconded approval of A-1 Construction’s $20,500 quote (compared with SCS Steverson Construction Services, LLC at $23,064); the motion carried unanimously.
Community Development Director Joel Sims recommended approval of signage for Star Services, Inc. as submitted by Budget Signs, LLC. Alderman John Helms moved and Alderman Mason Herrin seconded the motion; the board approved the signage by unanimous vote.
The board also appointed Alderman Trey Gunn as the city’s Mississippi Municipal League (MML) voting delegate and Alderman Brian Grantham as the alternate, on a unanimous vote.
City Engineer Tim Parker recommended award of the Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road Sanitary Sewer Additions Phase 3 contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc., the apparent low bidder at $156,160. Alderman Brian Grantham moved and Alderman Trey Gunn seconded the motion; the minutes record Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Trey Gunn and John Helms voting "Aye." Alderman Mason Herrin did not participate in that vote and was recorded as not participating in deliberations on the item.
A motion by Alderman Trey Gunn, seconded by Alderman John Helms, authorized engineering services to coordinate with the city attorney and MSI, Inc. on necessary repairs related to the downtown red light project; that motion passed unanimously.
The board approved the mid-month claims docket on a motion by Alderman John Helms, seconded by Alderman Trey Gunn, and then approved the minutes of June 10, 2025, on a motion by Alderman Mason Herrin, seconded by Alderman Brian Grantham. Mayor Morris adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Votes at a glance: The minutes record unanimous approval for the emergency water-line payment ($12,070.93); A-1 Construction framing quote ($20,500); signage approval for Star Services, Inc. (quote not itemized in minutes); appointments of MML delegates; authorization for engineering/legal coordination on the downtown red light project; approval of mid-month claims; and approval of June 10, 2025 minutes. The Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road sanitary sewer Phase 3 contract was awarded to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for $156,160 with four recorded "Aye" votes and one member recorded as not participating.
