Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
February 13, 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 Mayor Hezikiah L. Walker, Jr. Mayor Walker 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, George Sides, Jr., Chris Edwards, Randy Spears, Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the January 23, 2025 regular meeting
minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Randy Spears to accept the minutes as written.
The motion was seconded by Chris Edwards. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6— Departmental Reports A-F – George Sides made a motion to approve the
departmental reports A-F. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion
carried.
Item #7 – Bill List – A motion was made by George Sides to approve the bill list dated February 10, 2025. Motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8-Old Business-Mayor Walker related the storm shelter structure has been delivered and the crew is working to finish installation. An update regarding the Heritage Landing project was given to the council.
Item #9 – Angela Kyzer – WalMart Vision Center-Glow Run to benefit Children’s Miracle
Network – Angela Kyzer, manager at the Wal-Mart Sumiton Vision Center is organizing a glow run to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. She would like this event to be held on April 26 at 8 p.m. at the walking trail entrance by Horse Creek Golf Course. She anticipates 50-75 people to participate. It will be one mile down the trail and one mile back. Registration will be on the night of the event. David Box made a motion to allow the Glow Run to be held at the walking trail.
The city will provide police officers and will barricade any necessary street crossings. Gary
Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #10 – Ordinance #2-2025 – Property Annexation of Tommy Gregory (Second Reading)- The ordinance has been posted for the required number of days and public comment can be heard at this time. None was made. David Box made a motion to accept Ordinance #2-2025-Property annexation of Tommy Gregory. Norman Holt seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Norman Holt: YES; Chris Edwards: YES; George Sides: YES; Randy Spears: YES; Gary
Thomas: YES; Robert Busby: YES; Mayor Walker: YES; David Box: YES. YES=8. All in favor
and the motion carried.
Item #11-Golf Course Requests – Keith Wright related the golf course snack bar needs an
upright freezer to be able to store more food items so the staff is not having to go to the grocery store daily for items that can be stored longer in the freezer. An estimate was reviewed from Sides Furniture for a commercial Whirlpool 17.8 cubic foot upright rolling garage freezer for $1,448 (one thousand four hundred forty-eight and no/100). Another estimate was from Home Depot for a commercial 17.8 cubic foot upright rolling garage freezer for $1,800 (one thousand eight hundred and no/100) was reviewed. Randy Spears made the motion to purchase the freezer from Sides Furniture for $1,448 (one thousand four hundred forty-eight and no/100). Norman Holt seconded the motion. George Sides abstained. The motion carried.
Keith related the maintenance department needs to replace two of their utility carts that are over ten years old and aren’t able to pull the necessary equipment anymore. A quote was received from Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation which is on the state bid list (Omnia partners) for $23,941.20 (twenty-three thousand nine hundred forty-one and 20/100) for two 2025 Carryall 500 Gasoline carts. Randy Spears made a motion to purchase two utility carts from Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation for $23,941.20 (twenty-three thousand nine hundred forty-one and 20/100). Chris Edwards seconded the motion All in favor and the motion carried.
Keith also presented two quotes for a new greens mower. He relates the greens mower he has is over five years old and it’s time to rotate it to a tee mower and purchase a new greens mower to keep the equipment rotated. The quote from John Deere for a 2025 John Deere 2700 Precision Cut Triplex Mower and cutting units for $65,613.84 (sixty-five thousand six hundred thirteen and 84/100) on Sourcewell (state bid list) was reviewed. Another quote was received from Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation for a Toro Greensmaster 3300 Triflex for $77,464.15 (seventy-seven thousand four hundred sixty-four and 15/100). Norman Holt made a motion to purchase the John Deere mower for $65,613.84 (sixty-five thousand six hundred thirteen and 84/100) which is on the state bid list. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.
Item #12-City Clerk Conferences – Randy Spears made a motion to send the City Clerk to the Spring (March 5-7) and Summer (April 23-25) Conferences for election training in the amount of $1,994.55 (one thousand nine hundred ninety-four and 55/100). Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #13-Park Program – Mayor Walker related the park director position was posted and there was only one applicant, Gregory “Tank” Cameron. He has agreed to accept the position as park director for the previous salary of the former park director ($500 five hundred/month). He is going to be able to work during normal business hours and has already begun cleaning the park office and is continuing baseball/softball registration. Randy Spears suggested a letter should be signed by the park director informing him of his duties.
Item #14-Business License Hearing-Minutes of the Business License Hearing are attached
to regular session minutes.
Item #15-Public Comment-None.
Item #16-Adjourn – Randy Spears made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Edwards
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.