Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
December 30, 2025
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. Mayor Marion 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, John Jackson, Randy Spears, Gary Thomas and
Mayor Combs. Chris Edwards and George Sides were absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5—Approval of the Minutes-The Minutes of the December 11, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Robert Busby to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by John Jackson. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6— Bill List – A motion was made by Randy Spears to approve the bill list dated
December 29, 2025. Motion was seconded by Robert Busby. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #7-Old Business-Mayor Combs related he is awaiting more bids for the storm shelter
parking lot.
Item #8-Human Trafficking Prevention Month- The human trafficking prevention month
proclamation for January 2026 was read by Stacy Turner. Gary Thomas made a motion to accept the proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #9-Work Session- Mayor Combs related there will be a work session to discuss city
finances on January 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. Randy Spears had several items of old business to discuss: He states there are two poles on the walking trail have been knocked down, requested an update on the timber company that was going to re-plant trees on the land in the city’s right of way of the walking trail, an update from the consultant regarding new taxes and zoning, an ongoing update on Horse Creek Golf Course until a new manager, superintendent and mechanic are hired, discussed a water hydrology study and a new water tank for the city’s water supply.
Item #16-Adjourn- Robert Busby made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Randy Spears
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.