Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
January 12, 2023
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 Gary Thomas. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Stephens.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were David Box, Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas, Hezekiah Walker, Jr. and Mayor Stephens were present. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5— Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the December 15, 2022 regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Gary Thomas to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Chris Edwards. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6 – Old Business –None.
Item #7— Bill List – A motion was made by George Sides, Jr. to approve the bill lists dated December 30, 2022 and January 10, 2023. Motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8 – Departmental Reports – A motion was made by David Box to approve December 2022 Department Reports A-G. Motion was seconded by George Sides, Jr. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #9 –Resolution #1-2023-Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday for the Year 2023– Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Resolution #1-2023 -Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday for the Year 2023. David Box seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Chris Edwards-Yes; George Sides, Jr.-Yes; Randy Spears-Yes; Gary Thomas-Yes; Hezekiah Walker, Jr.-Yes; Mayor Stephens-Yes; David Box-Yes; Norman Holt-Yes. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #10 – Resolution #2-2023-Agreement with ALDOT for Maintenance of Public Right of Way with Reimbursement–Norman Holt made a motion to approve Resolution #2-2023, Mowing Agreement with ALDOT. David Box seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: George Sides, Jr.-Yes; Randy Spears- Yes; Gary Thomas-Yes; Hezekiah Walker, Jr.-Yes; Mayor Stephens-Yes; David Box-Yes; Norman Holt-Yes; Chris Edwards-Yes. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #11-Park Department-AED – George Sides, Jr. made a motion to refurbish the current AED for a total cost of $474 for the cost of the replacement pads and batteries for the device. A new device would cost $1995. Norman Holt seconded the motion to refurbish the existing AED. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #12-Civic Center-Ice Machine- Norman Holt made a motion to purchase an ice machine from Gulf Ice Systems for $2869 plus shipping. Coca-Cola offered $500 worth of Coca-Cola products if the machine was purchased from Gulf Ice Systems. The quote received from Commercial Ice Systems for a new ice machine was $4,234. Gary Thomas seconded the motion to purchase the ice machine from Gulf Ice. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #13-Chris Wise Proposal- Chris Wise of Wise Towing & Recovery is interested in purchasing six acres of unused property that sits behind Ballenger Trucking on Horse Creek Boulevard that is owned by the City of Dora. He currently owns twenty-two acres beside these six acres and is planning to build an 80 x 120 building for his business. We will table this item until we contact an attorney and determine the requirements for the sale of city property and if a survey and appraisal need to be completed prior to discussing a sale price.
Item #14-Fire Department Grant-David Box made a motion to approve Dean Harbison to write two grants for the fire department, $500 for an equipment/apparatus grant and $500 for a fire truck grant for a total of $1,000. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
David Box made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and meeting was adjourned.