Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
April 28, 2022
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 Randy Stephens. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Stephens.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Randy Stephens. Roll call was taken by Su.Leigh Warren. Present at the meeting were David Box, George Sides, Norman Holt, Gary Thomas, Hezekiah Walker, Jr., and Mayor Randy Stephens. Chris Edwards and Randy Spears were absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5-Approval of the Minutes -The minutes of the April 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Norman Holt to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion was carried.
Item #6 – Old Business -Mayor Stephens gave an update on the Street Department’s backhoe. The approximate cost to repair the equipment is $15,000.00. The cost for a new backhoe is approximately $92,000.00. Also, Mayor Stephens informed the council that the cost to purchase a grapple truck will be $50,000 and up. No action required.
Item #7- Bill List – A motion was made by George Sides to approve the bill lists dated April 26, 2022. Motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion was carried.
Item #8 – Resolution #6 – Increase Synovus Credit Card Limit to $7,500. -George Sides made a motion to suspend the rules and proceed with immediate consideration for approval to increase the Synovus Credit Card Limit to $7,500.00. The motion was seconded by David Box. Roll Call Vote: David Box – Yes; George Sides -Yes; Norman Holt -Yes; Gary Thomas – Yes; Hezikiah Walker – Yes; Mayor Randy Stephens- Yes. Yes -6; No – 0. All in favor and the motion carried. Hezikiah Walker made the motion to approve increasing the Synovus Credit Card limit to $7,500.00 A second was made by Gary Thomas. Roll Call Vote: David Box – Yes; George Sides -Yes; Norman Holt – Yes; Gary Thomas – Yes; Hezikiah Walker – Yes; Mayor Randy Stephens-Yes. Yes -6; No – 0. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #9 – Resolution #7 – 2022 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday- Norman Holt made a motion to approve Resolution #7 -2022 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. David Box seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: David Box -Yes; George Sides – Yes; Norman Holt – y es; Gary Thomas – Yes; Hezikiah Walker -Yes; Mayor Randy Stephens- Yes. Yes -6; No – 0. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #10 – Park Request- New Bleachers -Gary Thomas made a motion purchase a set of bleachers for the Park’s middle field in the amount of $2,246.00. Motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #11 – Civic Center Floors -Hezikiah Walker made the motion to approve the hiring of Griffin’s Floor Science to refurbish (strip and wax) the floors of the large event room, small event room, and the halls at the Civic Center in the amount of $1,950.00. Motion was seconded by David Box. All in favor and the motion carried.
Norman Holt made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and meeting was adjourned.