Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
October 17, 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 Norman Holt.
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 David Box, Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. Randy Spears was absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5 — Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the September 19, 2024 council meeting were reviewed. The motion was made by George Sides. to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6 – Departmental Reports A-G – George Sides made a motion to approve the
departmental reports A-G. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion
carried.
Item #7 – Bill List – Gary Thomas made a motion to accept the bill list dated October 8, 2024. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8 – Old Business – Mayor Walker provided information received from Pyro Productions, Inc. regarding the scheduled fireworks show on July 4, 2025. This item was tabled until further information can be gathered from Byars and Wright regarding the cost of an insurance policy for the event and also more information from Pyro Productions regarding a licensed employee to shoot the show for the city in case the park director is unable to renew his license before the event to shoot the show for the city.
Item #9 – Fire Department – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Award – Chris Edwards made a motion to accept the 2024 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant in the amount of $34,795 (thirty-four thousand seven hundred ninety-five and no/100) for the purchase of Hurst Spreader, Cutter, Ram and Accessories. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. Chief Booth related the items would be purchased and then we would be reimbursed for them with the grant money. George Sides made a motion to approve the purchase of the awarded tools for $34,795 (thirty-four thousand seven hundred ninety-five and no/100). Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.
Item #10 – Fire Department Agreement – Chief Booth related that for the Fire Department to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) we must have a signed agreement with a medical director. Chris Edwards made a motion to allow Chief Adrean Booth to sign the agreement with UAB/Birmingham Regional EMS System (BREMSS)/Dr. William Ferguson to be the City of Dora Fire and Rescue’s medical director for the ALS license. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #11 – Cintas Agreement – Renewal– Norman Holt made a motion to renew the three-year agreement with Cintas for uniform services for the street department and golf course
maintenance employees. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #12 – Ordinance #11 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Derrick Ellington – First Reading- First Reading of Ordinance #11-2024-Annexation of Property of Derrick Ellington. The petition for annexation signed by Derrick Ellington and map of property was also presented.
Item #13 – Ordinance #12 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Dorothy Doaty (75 Doaty Street) – First Reading – First Reading of Ordinance #12-2024-Annexation of Property of Dorothy Doaty. The petition for annexation signed by Dorothy Doaty and map of property was also presented.
Item #14 – Ordinance #13 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Charlotte Pruitt (81 Smoot Street) – First Reading- First Reading of Ordinance #13-2024-Annexation of Property of Charlotte Pruitt. The petition for annexation signed by Charlotte Pruitt and map of property was also presented.
Item #15 – High School Parade and Veteran’s Day Program – Mayor Walker was asked to
participate in the Dora High School Homecoming Parade and represent the City of Dora. David Box made a motion to reimburse Mayor Walker $152.83 (one hundred fifty-two and 83/100) for the purchase of candy that was bought and given to the children at the Dora High School Homecoming Parade. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Mrs. Karen Walker related a committee has been formed to plan a Veteran’s Day Celebration at Dora Civic Center on November 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dora High School Band, the local Boy Scouts Troops and a guest speaker from the State American Legion Organization has been contacted to participate in the event. Norman Holt made a motion to spend up to $1,000 (one thousand dollars and no/100) on refreshments, decorations and other necessary items to be purchased for the event. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #16 – Public Comments – Chief Booth commented about the East Walker Chamber of
Commerce Christmas Parade and several routes were discussed about the event.
Item #17 – Executive Session – Chris Edwards made a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal matters with the City Attorney, Jim Brakefield. Mayor Walker related that the council would not reconvene after the executive session is concluded. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried to enter into executive session.
Chris Edwards made a motion to adjourn. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.