Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Municipal Procurement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Florence mayor and board approve emergency water repairs, award $156,160 sewer contract and approve multiple procurement items
Summary
At its June 17, 2025 meeting, the Florence mayor and board approved an emergency payment for Main Street water-line repairs, awarded a $156,160 contract for sanitary sewer additions, approved building and signage quotes, appointed MML voting delegates and approved routine claims and minutes.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Florence met June 17, 2025, at City Hall and approved several procurement and administrative items, including payment for emergency water-line repairs and the award of a sanitary sewer construction contract, according to the minutes.
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. The motion was made by Alderman John Helms and seconded by Alderman Trey Gunn and carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Street Director David Myers, the board approved A-1 Construction’s quote of $20,500 to frame in the public works maintenance/equipment building. The A-1 quote was the lowest of two bids; SCS Steverson Construction Services, LLC submitted a $23,064 quote. That motion passed unanimously.
Community Development Director Joel Sims recommended approval of signage for Star Services, Inc.; the board approved the signage as submitted by Budget Signs, LLC by unanimous vote.
The board appointed Alderman Trey Gunn as the MML voting delegate and Alderman Brian Grantham as the alternate. The motion was made by Alderman Mason Herrin and seconded by Alderman John Banks and carried unanimously. The minutes record the acronym “MML” as used in the motion; the minutes do not expand the acronym.
City Engineer Tim Parker recommended awarding the Hwy. 49 Eagle Post Road Sanitary Sewer Additions Phase 3 contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. Thornton’s bid of $156,160 was the lowest of six bids received (other bidders and amounts were recorded in the minutes). The roll call shows Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Trey Gunn and John Helms voting Aye. Alderman Mason Herrin did not participate in that vote; the minutes state he had not participated or deliberated and was invited to return to the meeting. The motion carried and the contract award was approved.
The board also authorized Engineering services to work with the City Attorney and MSI, Inc. concerning necessary repairs at the downtown red light project; approved the mid-month claims docket; and approved the minutes of June 10, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Morris at 6:40 p.m.
The written minutes include a signature block that references “Trey Gunn” and a July 2, 2025 date; elsewhere in the minutes the record identifies Mayor Morris as having called the meeting to order. The minutes do not explain the apparent discrepancy in the signature line.
