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Florence hires Patrick James and promotes Tyler Hayes in street department
Summary
Following an executive session Feb. 3, the board approved hiring Patrick James as a street maintenance employee at $15.00 per hour (90-day probation, starts Feb. 9) and promoted Tyler Hayes to Assistant Street Director with a $1.25/hour increase effective immediately.
During an executive session called to discuss Street Department personnel, Street Director David Myers recommended staffing changes that the board approved.
The board voted to hire Patrick James as a street maintenance employee at $15.00 per hour with a 90-day probationary period beginning Feb. 9, 2026, contingent on a successful background check and drug and alcohol testing. The board also promoted Tyler Hayes from street employee to Assistant Street Director with a $1.25-per-hour pay increase effective immediately. Recorded votes for both actions show Aldermen Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk voting Aye; Aldermen John Banks and Brian Grantham were absent.
The minutes list the terms and conditions for the hire and promotion but do not include further detail on duties, classification changes beyond title and pay, or longer-term salary schedule adjustments.
