Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
January 8, 2026
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 Reverend Thedford Hudson. Mayor Combs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Combs. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas and Mayor Combs. John Jackson was absent.
A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the December 30, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Matt Diffy to accept the minutes as
written. The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6—Departmental Reports A-F-Robert Busby made a motion to approve departmental
reports A-F. Matt Diffy seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #7-Bill List – A motion was made by Randy Spears to approve the bill list dated January 7, 2026. Motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8-Old Business-Storm Shelter Asphalt Paving Estimate:
Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the quote from Dunn Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $37,639.35 (thirty-seven thousand six hundred thirty-nine and 35/100) to install three-inch of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and prepared subgrade and install two and one-half inches of asphalt baby binder. Matt Diffy seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #9-Proclamation-A proclamation honoring Dr. Tee Hansford Hiett on the Occasion of his 100 th Birthday was read. He was born in Dora, Alabama on January 8, 1926.
Item #10-Dora Park Lighting Estimate- Gary Thomas made a motion to accept the estimate
from Carter Sound Solutions, LLC in the amount of $3,998.67 (three thousand nine hundred
ninety-eight and 67/100) to replace thirteen fixtures with wide angle LED fixtures at the track around the park to be paid from the capital improvement fund. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #11-Senior Citizen Program-Georgia Harris related she would like to begin a senior
citizen program at the civic center. She will present the details to the council at a later date.
Item #12-Adjourn- Robert Busby made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Edwards
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.