Council Minutes – 6/10/21

Regular Session Minutes of the Council of the City of Dora, Alabama

June 10, 2021

The Council of the City of Dora, Alabama met in the Dora Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. We were led in prayer by Mayor Randy Stephens. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Randy Stephens.  

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Randy Stephens.  Roll call was taken by SuLeigh Warren. Present at the meeting were David Box, Chris Edwards, Gary Thomas, Hezikiah Walker, Jr., Mayor Randy Stephens.  Absent from the meeting were Norman Holt, George Sides, and Randy Spears, A quorum was in attendance. 

Item #5— Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the May 27, 2021 were reviewed.  A motion was made by Chris Edwards to accept the minutes.  Gary Thomas seconded the motion.  All in favor to accept the minutes as amended.  Motion carried. 

Item #6— Bill List – A motion was made by Gary Thomas to approve the bill lists for June 8, 2021 and June 12, 2021.   The motion was seconded by Hezikiah Walker, Jr.   All in favor and the motion was carried. 

Item #7 – Department Reports –A motion was made by Gary Thomas to approve the department reports A-G for May 2021.  The motion was seconded by Chris Edwards.  All in favor and the motion was carried.

Item #8 –Fire Department Grant – Motion was made by Chris Edwards to accept the $63,723.81 FEMA Grant for the Fire Department to include the City’s match in the amount of $3,186.19.  David Box seconded the motion.  All in favor and the motion was carried.

Item #9 – Surplus Police Vehicle – A motion was made by Chris Edwards to surplus the 2015 Dodge Charger by sealed bid to include: 1. A minimum bid of $10,000.00; 2. Pay $125.00 to have all graphics removed from the vehicle; and, 3.  Option to refuse any and all bids.    David Box seconded the motion.  All in favor and the motion was carried.

Item #10 – Police Conference – David Box made a motion to approve for Chief Jared Hall to attend the Police Conference in August 2021in Gulf Shores, Alabama which will cost approximately $1,235.08.  This cost includes conference fee of $200.00 and hotel expense for four nights in the amount of $1,035.08.  The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas.  All in favor and the motion was carried.  

Item #11 – Magistrate Conference –Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the request to send Lawanda Bradley to the Magistrate Conference in September 2021 in Gulf Shores, Alabama which will cost approximately $1,523.00.  This cost includes registration fee of $400.00, hotel fee of $760.00, and mileage for travel.  David Box seconded the motion.  All in favor and the motion was carried.

Item #12 – City Clerk Conference – David Box made a motion to pay $285.00 for SuLeigh Warren to attend the Fall Clerk Conference in Tuscaloosa Alabama in August 2021 with the option to either pay for a hotel stay or to pay mileage for travel each day.  Chris Edwards seconded the motion.  All in favor and the motion was carried. 

David Box made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Gary Thomas seconded the motion.  All in favor and meeting was adjourned.