Town Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
Town Council
Meeting Type
Town Council
Location
Florence, AZ
Meeting Date
October 20, 2026

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

22 items on the agenda.

CALL TO ORDER•Item 1

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL: Keith Eaton, Nicole Buccellato, Jose Maldonado, Tony Bencina, Sherrie Bedford, Greg Curl, Les Buchner•Item 2

ROLL CALL: Keith Eaton, Nicole Buccellato, Jose Maldonado, Tony Bencina, Sherrie Bedford, Greg Curl, Les Buchner

MOMENT OF SILENCE•Item 3

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE•Item 4

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CALL TO THE PUBLIC•Item 5

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Call to the Public for public comment on issues within the jurisdiction of the Town Council. Council rules limit public comment to three minutes. Individual Councilmembers may respond to criticism made by those commenting, may ask staff to review a matter raised or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. However, members of the Council shall not discuss or act on any matter during an open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action.

PRESENTATIONS•Item a

Recognition of Interim Fire Chief Corey Pine of the Florence Fire & Medical Department for completion of the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association's Chief Executive Officer Program. (Lisa Garcia)

CONSENT•Item a

Approval to award contracts to Al & Riley's A/C and Link Mechanical for HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Services, each for an initial two-year term with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms, at an amount not to exceed $60,000 annually per vendor and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreements and any related documents. (Jerry Folk)

CONSENT•Item b

Authorization to accept the September Warrant Register in the amount of $3,162,662.42. (Carl Dudding)

CONSENT•Item c

Authorization to purchase of (2) Solo Rescue SoloWasher SCBA Decon Washer, including: Heavy Duty Basket w/Holder for 4-Single SCBAs, Holder for 2-Large Air Cylinders, Gear Holder for Gloves & Boots, Metered Dosing Pump, 5gal Puro C87 SCBA Detergent, and a 6-bottle holder through current vendor LN Curtis in the amount of $74,671.20 utilizing pricing per NPP/Gov contract PS26220, and $8,000 for improvements needed prior to installation, for a total not to exceed $82,671.20. (Corey Pine)

NEW BUSINESS•Item a

Discussion and possible approval of the appointment of Gene O'Connell to the Planning & Zoning Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2028. (Lisa Garcia)

NEW BUSINESS•Item b

Discussion and possible approval of the proposed letter of support for annexation of state land (A.J. Monroe).

NEW BUSINESS•Item c

Discussion and possible approval of the temporary suspension of live broadcasting of Town Council Work Sessions until revised Florence Town Council Rules of Procedure are adopted or further action by Council, whichever occurs first. (Lisa Garcia)

NEW BUSINESS•Item d

Discussion and possible approval to purchase (6) 4500psig G1 Fire Service XR Edition SCBA, with; (12) 45Min 4500# G1 SCBA Low Profile Cylinders, With Air, With Quick Connect Remote Connection, and; (6) Medium G1 Fire Service Facepieces through our current SCBA vendor LN Curtis utilizing pricing per NPP.Gov Contract PS20015 in the amount of $90,161.23. (Corey Pine)

NEW BUSINESS•Item e

Discussion and possible approval of the proposed special assessment amounts per lot for the three units within Area 12 of Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District No. 1 (CFD1), including whether to use different assessment amounts by unit or a uniform amount throughout Area 12.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC•Item 9

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

CALL TO THE COUNCIL – CURRENT EVENTS ONLY•Item 10

CALL TO THE COUNCIL – CURRENT EVENTS ONLY

MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item a

Consideration and possible action to recess into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) for the purpose of discussion and consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney pertaining to PFAS Multi-District Litigation Settlements.

MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item b

Consideration and possible action to recess into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) for the purpose of discussions with the Town Attorney and/or consultation to consider the Town Council's position regarding contracts subject to negotiation pertaining to potential Town of San Tan Valley partnership(s).

MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item c

Consideration and possible action to recess into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) for discussion and consultation with the Town Attorney pertaining to future transportation issues within the incorporated and regional boundaries.

MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item d

Consideration and possible action to recess into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) for the purpose of discussion and consultation with the Town Attorney for legal advice pertaining to matters related to water service.

NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED•Item a

Consideration and possible action pertaining to authorizing participation in the proposed settlements with Amerex, Archroma U.S., Carrier Global Corporation, and Nation Ford Chemical Company; and authorizing the Town Attorney to take any action necessary to participate in said settlements. (Robert Wingo).

ADJOURNMENT•Item 13

ADJOURNMENT