Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
July 25, 2024
The Council of the City of Dora, Alabama met in the Dora Municipal Building at 6:00 p.m. We were led in prayer by Fire Department Chaplain Roderick Harris. Mayor Hezikiah L. Walker, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. David Box was absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the July 11, 2024 council meeting and July 18, 2024 work session were reviewed. A motion was made by Chris Edwards to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6 – Old Business –Mayor Walker related we are still awaiting the video inspection of the road condition on Sharon Blvd and Railroad Avenue. There was a brief discussion regarding the purchase of the cardiac monitor and pay raises for the fire department. Mayor Walker related he is gathering more information on those topics, and they will be addressed at a later date.
Item #7 –Bill List-Gary Thomas made a motion to accept the bill list dated July 24, 2024. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
David Box arrived at this time.
Item #8-Lake and Pavilion- The report and recommendations from Southeast Pond Management were reviewed. Due to the recommendations made by the pond management company, it was decided to revise Ordinance #9-2015-An Ordinance Setting the Creel Limits for Certain Species of Fish at Dora City Lake. Chris Edwards made a motion to modify the species limits as follows: Section 1. Creel Limits: bream 5 per day no length limit, bass 3 per day 10” and less, catfish 3 per day no length limit. Section 3. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to dusk daily. Section 4. Penalties: Any person found to be in violation of any section of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of Fifty Dollars ($50). Randy Spears seconded the motion.
Randy Spears made a motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of an Amendment to Ordinance #9-2015-An Ordinance Setting the Creel Limits for Certain Species of Fish at Dora City Lake. David Box seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-Yes; Robert Busby-Yes; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Norman Holt-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES. YES=8. All in favor and the motion carried.
Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the revision of Ordinance #9-2015-An Ordinance Setting the Creel Limits for Certain Species of Fish at Dora City Lake. Robert Busby seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Norman Holt-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES; Randy Spears-YES. YES=8. All in favor and the motion carried.
Lake Security Camera System-The quote was reviewed from Carter Sound Solutions for a security camera estimate for the Lake Pavilion. The estimate was $3,997.02 (three thousand nine hundred ninety-seven and 02/100). Chris Edwards made a motion to table the purchase of a security system at this time. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the item was tabled.
Lake Pavilion Parking Spaces-A quote from Coston General Contractors for two handicap parking spaces was received for $24,088 (twenty-four thousand eighty-eight dollars and no/100). A quote from Norris Paving and Excavating for four regular parking spaces and 2 ADA parking spaces was received for $20,425 (twenty thousand four hundred twenty-five and no/100). Norman Holt made a motion to accept the lowest bid from Norris Paving and Excavating for $20,425 (twenty thousand four hundred twenty-five and no/100). Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Lake Pavilion Furniture-A quote from Tree Top Products was presented for two benches, three picnic tables, one wheelchair accessible picnic table, a double receptacle trash bin for a total of $9,696.04 (nine thousand six hundred ninety-six and 04/100). Randy Spears made a motion to purchase these items from Tree Top Products for $9,696.04 (nine thousand six hundred ninety-six and 04/100) and use the balance of the ARPA/Covid funds $4,898.25 (four thousand eight hundred ninety-eight and 25/100) towards this purchase. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #9-Brush Pickup-A report was reviewed detailing the amount of work orders received and the amount paid to Brian’s Tree Removal since this service began for the city. Mayor Walker and Jeremy Hicks met with Brian and discussed his original verbal agreement with the former Mayor Stephens. Brian related the agreement was three loads per month for $800 (eight hundred and no/100). Brian stated if he needed to pick up brush twice per month, there would be an additional $800 (eight hundred and no/100)/month charge. There was a discussion to consider purchasing a brush truck for the street department. There was no action taken on this item.
Item #10 – Resolution #5-2024-A Resolution to Define Benefits for Mayor and Council Members Regarding Horse Creek Golf Course-Randy Spears made a motion to approve Resolution #5-2024-To Define Benefits for Mayor and Council Members regarding Horse Creek Golf Course. This resolution shall be adopted today and will apply to the newly elected officials in November 2025 and will continue as a benefit for Mayor and Council until revised. This allows for one round of golf per day and the cart fee be the only fee paid. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.
Item #11—Resolution #6-2024-A Resolution to Define Benefits for Employees of the City of Dora and Dora Gas and Water Board Regarding Horse Creek Golf Course-Norman Holt made a motion to approve Resolution #6-2024-To Define Benefits for Employees of the City of Dora and Dora Gas and Water Board regarding Horse Creek Golf Course. This allows for one round of golf per day and the cart fee be the only fee paid. The employees will also receive a 50% (fifty) percent discount on cooked food items. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #12- Ordinance #6-2024 – First Reading of Ordinance #6-2024-Annexation of Property of Tracy Smoot located at 108 Oakahalla Street. The petition for annexation signed by Tracy Smoot was also presented.
Item #13-Personnel Policy Addendum – Items from the personnel policy that needed to be revised, removed or added were presented. Chris Edwards made a motion to table the item. Robert Busby seconded the motion. The item was tabled.
Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment. There were none made.
Item #15-Adjourn- Robert Busby made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.