Florence City Council August 25
First on the agenda of the August 25 Florence City Council business meeting was the first reading of real property tax rates.
Florence City Council August 18
Notable at the August 18 meeting were discussions of a $100 million proposal by Athena Hospitality Group and property tax rates.
Florence City Council July 28
Florence City Council covered a lot of ground in its July 28 meeting, unanimously approving legislative items and appointments advanced from the previous meeting. Of note: extended discussion of community concerns regarding safe operation of e-bikes, e-scooters, and bicycles by juveniles and practical limitations of current enforcement tools.
Florence City Council Caucus Meeting July 21
After a five-week hiatus, Florence City Council met July 21 to address discussion of eScooter, eBike, and other alternative mobility means and two real estate variances, among other issues.
Florence City Council Special Meeting June 16
Council unanimously approved several zoning changes and budgetary matters.
Florence City Council April 14
Business included first reading of Florence’s ordinance to align with HB 160 regarding manufactured housing, decisions regarding changes to the concept plan, and discussion of the mayor’s salary.
Florence City Council March 17
Of particular interest was Council’s discussion of compliance with new state law regarding manufactured housing.
Florence City Council March 10
Cooper High School varsity cheerleaders earned a day proclaimed in their honor after taking first place in a UCA High School Nationals competition. In less exciting news, an ordinance to amend insurance company license fees was approved.
Florence City Council February 24
Notable at this Florence City Council meeting was conversation regarding zoning issues.
Florence City Council February 10
Among other items on the agenda, five new recruits for the Florence Police Department were administered the oath of office, with Chief Mallery noting they were chosen from 58 applicants, the largest applicant pool in recent history.