City Council Regular Session — Florence, AL
Date: 2026-06-04

AGENDA
 CITY OF FLORENCE, ALABAMA
 109 SOUTH PINE STREET
 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
 May 19, 2026
 5:00 PM


1. Meeting Called to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Roll Call

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Message from the Mayor

7. Reports of Department Heads

8. Reports of Standing Committees

9. Public Hearings

10. Business from the floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time
 limit).

11. Consent Agenda

 (a) Resolution to Approve the Minutes from the May 5, 2026, Council Meeting

 (b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer.

 (c) Contract-Brink's Fence Company 1 year contract at the rates listed for installation and
 repairs at all Gas and Water/ Wastewater Facilities Hourly Labor Rate = $75 per man hour
 Material markup rate = 30%

 (d) Contract-IIA Lifting Services, Inc. Annual aerial ladder testing/certification at the Florence
 Fire Dept $8074.55 from Contractual Services, Account #256-42200

 (e) Contract-Barnett Plumbing, LLC 1 year contract at the rates listed for all Gas and
 Water/Wastewater Facilities

 (f) Invoice-Hobart Attempt to repair the ice machine at the Florence Police Department
 training center $1,310.05 from Budgeted Funds, Account #266-42100

 (g) Invoice-Hobart Attempt to repair the ice machine at the Florence Police Department
 $411.00 from Budgeted Funds, Account # 266-42100

 (h) Invoice-Certified Alarm-Repairs to badge access at the intake door of the Animal Services
 Building.

 (i) Contract-Konecranes Replace power conductor bar on chlorine hoist at Wilson Lake WTP
 $21,461.04

 (j) Invoice-Crouch & Sons Plumbing clear the pipes and stub a new cleanout to repair drainage
 issues in the downstairs bathrooms at the Police Department. $750.00 from Budgeted
 Funds, Account #266-42100

 (k) Invoice 31187- Williams Fire Apparatus Repairs to Engine 1 at Florence Fire Department
 $11,238.32 from Account # 261-42200

 (l) Invoice 31321- Williams Fire Apparatus Repairs to Engine 12 at Florence Fire Department
 $9,229.21 from Account # 261-42200

 (m) Contract- Williams Fire Apparatus On Site Repairs From Account 261-42200

 (n) Contract with Mike's Cleaning Service to provide janitorial services at Municipal Court

 (o) Resolution to approve payment of an invoice from C & H Cooling & Heating for maintenance
 services provided on the cooling unit at Municipal Court in the amount of $882.70

 (p) Agreement-Bubba's Marine Construction, LLC, to provide barge and tugboat to be used for a
 firework display at the Spirit of Freedom Celebration in McFarland Park July 4, 2026, in the
 amount of $10,000.00, account #110-2048-51700.

 (q) Resolution to approve travel vouchers

12. Regular Agenda

 (a) Contract- Fresh Works LLC New Training Center Classroom $307,001.23 from Account #188-
 1020-42200 New Training Center Classroom that has been in the planning phase since early
 2025

 (b) Resolution to approve the 2026 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Annual Report to be
 submitted to ADEM

 (c) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence and the Community Action
 Agency of Northwest Alabama, in the amount of $100,000.00, to conduct residential
 rehabilitation activities through a structured application and inspection program, in
 accordance with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa
 Bailey.

 (d) Resolution to approve the Real Estate Sales Contract and Addendum regarding the purchase
 of the property located at 301 S. Chestnut Street for the Electricity Department in the
 amount of $168,000.00

13. General Business

 (a) 700 Specialty Retailer License of consumable hemp products Shree Ram Inc 2024 DBA
 Cloverdale Food and Spirits 3504 Cloverdale Road #B, Florence, AL 35630

 (b) Alcohol Application for Restaurant - Full Menu with 040 - Retail Beer (On or Off Premises)
 and 060 - Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises) Rice Box Chen Corp DBA Rice Box 1529
 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL 35630

 (c) Alcohol Application for a Special Event with On Premises Liquor Beer & Wine Gwendolyn
 Woods DBA Shoals Cabaret 702 Veterans Dr Florence, AL 35630 (Florence Lauderdale
 Coliseum) To take place on Friday, July 24th, 2026

 (d) Alcohol Application for Automobile Self Service Station & Convenience Foods with 050-
 Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070-Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Subi2026 Inc
 DBA Mapco 932 302 Cox Creek Parkway Florence, AL 35630

 (e) Upcoming Board Vacancies and Reappointments
 Building & Property Maintenance Board of Appeals (2 Alternates Vacancies)
 Beautification Board (1 Vacancy)
 Board of Zoning Adjustments (1 Reappointment)

14. Business from the Public (5-Minute Time Limit)

15. Council Members Reports and/or Comments (5-Minute Time Limit)

16. Motion to Adjourn

The city council regular session of the city of Florence, Alabama, was held at 109 South Pine Street at 5:00
PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with the following members of the City Council in attendance: Kaytrina
Simmons, Jackie Hendrix, Alisa Dickson, Josh Bowling, Thomas Spence, Chapel King.

 AMENDED AGENDA
 CITY OF FLORENCE, ALABAMA
 109 SOUTH PINE STREET
 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING
 May 19, 2026
 5:00 PM


1. Meeting Called to Order

2. Invocation
 Councilmember Spence led the Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

 Council President Simmons noted that Bob Leyde, City Clerk-Treasurer was not available for
 today’s City Council meeting. Ms. Simmons requested Steve Eason attend this meeting to record
 the minutes

 Councilmember Bowling moved Motion to appoint Steve Eason in the absence of Mr. Leyde to
 record the minutes for the meeting on May 19, 2026

 Councilmember Spence seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None


4. Roll Call

5. Approval of Agenda
 Council President Simmons noted that item 11N was removed from the consent agenda prior
 to the approval of the agenda at the request of William Musgrove.
 Councilmember Spence moved for approval of the amended agenda

 Councilmember Dickson seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.

 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

6. Message from the Mayor
 Mayor Tyler was not in attendance




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7. Reports of Department Heads
 There were no reports from department heads.

8. Reports of Standing Committees
 There were no reports from standing committees.

9. Public Hearings
 There were no public hearings.

10. Business from the floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time
 limit).
 There was no business from the floor.

11. Consent Agenda

 Councilmember Bowling moved to approve the consent agenda items

 Councilmember King seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 (a) Resolution to Approve the Minutes from the May 5, 2026, Council Meeting

 (b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer.

 (c) Contract-Brink's Fence Company 1 year contract at the rates listed for installation and repairs at
 all Gas and Water/ Wastewater Facilities Hourly Labor Rate = $75 per man hour Material
 markup rate = 30%

 (d) Contract-IIA Lifting Services, Inc. Annual aerial ladder testing/certification at the Florence Fire
 Dept $8074.55 from Contractual Services, Account #256-42200

 (e) Contract-Barnett Plumbing, LLC 1 year contract at the rates listed for all Gas and
 Water/Wastewater Facilities

 (f) Invoice-Hobart Attempt to repair the ice machine at the Florence Police Department training
 center $1,310.05 from Budgeted Funds, Account #266-42100

 (g) Invoice-Hobart Attempt to repair the ice machine at the Florence Police Department $411.00
 from Budgeted Funds, Account # 266-42100

 (h) Invoice-Certified Alarm-Repairs to badge access at the intake door of the Animal Services
 Building.

 (i) Contract-Konecranes Replace power conductor bar on chlorine hoist at Wilson Lake WTP
 $21,461.04

 (j) Invoice-Crouch & Sons Plumbing clear the pipes and stub a new cleanout to repair drainage
 issues in the downstairs bathrooms at the Police Department.
 $750.00 from Budgeted Funds, Account #266-42100

 (k) Invoice 31187- Williams Fire Apparatus Repairs to Engine 1 at Florence Fire Department
 $11,238.32 from Account # 261-42200

 (l) Invoice 31321- Williams Fire Apparatus Repairs to Engine 12 at Florence Fire Department
 $9,229.21 from Account # 261-42200




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 (m) Contract- Williams Fire Apparatus On Site Repairs From Account 261-42200

 (n) Contract with Mike's Cleaning Service to provide janitorial services at Municipal Court
 Item 11N was removed from the consent agenda

 (o) Resolution to approve payment of an invoice from C & H Cooling & Heating for maintenance
 services provided on the cooling unit at Municipal Court in the amount of $882.70

 (p) Agreement-Bubba's Marine Construction, LLC, to provide barge and tugboat to be used for a
 firework display at the Spirit of Freedom Celebration in McFarland Park July 4, 2026, in the
 amount of $10,000.00, account #110-2048-51700.

 (q) Resolution to approve travel vouchers




12. Regular Agenda

 (a) Contract- Fresh Works LLC New Training Center Classroom $307,001.23 from Account
 #188-1020-42200 New Training Center Classroom that has been in the planning phase since
 early 2025

 Councilmember Spence moved for immediate consideration

 Councilmember King seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:
 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 Councilmember Bowling moved for adoption

 Councilmember Spence seconded the motion.

 Discussion: None

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 (b) Resolution to approve the 2026 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Annual Report to be
 submitted to ADEM

 Councilmember Hendrix moved for immediate consideration

 Councilmember Bowling seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:




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 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 Councilmember Dickson moved for adoption

 Councilmember Hendrix seconded the motion.

 Discussion: None

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

(c) Resolution to approve a contract between the City of Florence and the Community Action
 Agency of Northwest Alabama, in the amount of $100,000.00, to conduct residential
 rehabilitation activities through a structured application and inspection program, in accordance
 with the approved Community Development Action Plan, sponsored by Melissa Bailey.
 Councilmember Spence moved for immediate consideration

 Councilmember Dickson seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None
 Councilmember Hendrix moved for adoption

 Councilmember King seconded the motion.

 Discussion: None

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None




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 (d) Resolution to approve the Real Estate Sales Contract and Addendum regarding the purchase of
 the property located at 301 S. Chestnut Street for the Electricity Department in the amount of
 $168,000.00

 Discussion:

 Council President Simmons summarized comments made by Mary McDuffa at the work
 session including how the Electricity Department will utilize this real estate. Also, the expense
 was properly budgeted in the Electricity Department's budget for this fiscal year.

 Councilmember King moved Motion for immediate consideration

 Councilmember Spence seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 Councilmember Hendrix moved for adoption

 Councilmember Dickson seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

13. General Business

 (a) 700 Specialty Retailer License of consumable hemp products Shree Ram Inc 2024 DBA
 Cloverdale Food and Spirits 3504 Cloverdale Road #B, Florence, AL 35630

 Councilmember Hendrix moved for immediate consideration

 Councilmember Bowling seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:
 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 Councilmember Bowling moved for adoption




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 Councilmember Hendrix seconded the motion.

 Discussion: None

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

(b) Alcohol Application for Restaurant - Full Menu with 040 - Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and
 060 - Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises) Rice Box Chen Corp DBA Rice Box
 1529 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL 35630

 Councilmember Hendrix moved for immediate consideration

 Councilmember Bowling seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 Councilmember Bowling moved for adoption

 Councilmember King seconded the motion.

 Discussion: None

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

(c) Alcohol Application for a Special Event with On Premises Liquor Beer & Wine
 Gwendolyn Woods DBA Shoals Cabaret 702 Veterans Dr Florence, AL 35630
 (Florence Lauderdale Coliseum) To take place on Friday, July 24th, 2026

 Councilmember Hendrix moved for immediate consideration

 Councilmember Bowling seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:
 Motion Passed.




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 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 Councilmember Dickson moved for adoption

 Councilmember Bowling seconded the motion.

 Discussion: None

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

(d) Alcohol Application for Automobile Self Service Station & Convenience Foods with 050-
 Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070-Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Subi2026 Inc
 DBA Mapco 932 302 Cox Creek Parkway Florence, AL 35630

 Councilmember Hendrix moved Motion for immediate consideration

 Councilmember King seconded the motion.

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None

 Councilmember Bowling moved for adoption

 Councilmember Spence seconded the motion.

 Discussion: None

 A vote was taken on the motion resulted as follows:

 Motion Passed.
 Ayes: Kaytrina Simmons
 Jackie Hendrix
 Alisa Dickson
 Josh Bowling
 Thomas Spence
 Chapel King

 Noes: None




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 (e) Upcoming Board Vacancies and Reappointments
 Building & Property Maintenance Board of Appeals (2 Alternates
 Vacancies) Beautification Board (1 Vacancy)
 Board of Zoning Adjustments (1 Reappointment)

14. Business from the Public (5-Minute Time Limit)
 There was no business from the public.

15. Council Members Reports and/or Comments (5-Minute Time Limit)

 Councilmember King: She provided her phone number is 256-956-9621. Please reach out if
 you have any questions or concerns.

 Councilmember Hendrix: Reminding everyone to vote. We had a great event at Arts Alive.
 Thanks to all the vendors who attended. I also want to speak about jobs for a minute. Simmons
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 serves on the SEDA board and Mayor, and I serve on the SIDC board. On March 19 we had
 project Hadrian invested $360 million dollars into our community and brought 888 jobs to our
 community. Today we met again for project Jolt. This is a project in Shoals Research Air Park.
 Virginia Transformers are making a $302 million dollar investment in our community. In phase
 one this will bring 819 jobs and phase two will bring 281 jobs. It’s a great time to be in office.
 These projects are in Colbert County due to many factors, but we always knew we would benefit
 from the retail side of these projects. I also want to remind you that our General Fund budget is
 made up of just under 70 percent sales tax. Lauderdale and Colbert Counties are better together.

 Councilmember Dickson: Thank you Mr. Hendrix for sharing that information with us. How
 our infrastructure will support that is on my mind. School is out. Be careful and mindful of our
 city’s children.

 Councilmember Bowling: I want to echo what Mr. Hendrix said about Arts Alive. It was a great
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 event for Florence. I went to Dothan with my golf team and we placed 3 in the tournament. He
 spoke about his support for area sports teams. We had a great time as a council bowling in
 support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. We had a lot of fun together.

 Councilmember Spence: Thanks to everyone watching and who showed up tonight. We
 appreciate our city employees and department heads for all they do. I want to mention Eric
 Foster with the Beautification Board he had surgery today and he is doing well. Let’s keep him
 in our prayers. Go vote. Also, the animal shelter needs volunteers.

 Council President Simmons: Everyone go vote, the polls are open until 7 p.m. Enjoy your summer.
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 The splash pad and pools will be opening on May 23 . Thank you to all the attendees of the district 1
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 community meeting on May 11 at Sherrod Avenue Church of Christ. Thanks to the Council,
 Mayor, Chief Holt, and Chief Jackson from UNA for attending. Thanks for allowing us to use the
 Church. Thanks to all the citizens for coming. I want to echo Mr. Hendrix. I am proud to be on the
 SEDA board and was happy to cast my vote in the Jolt project.
16. Motion to Adjourn
 Councilmember Bowling led the closing prayer




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