Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
June 12, 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 Hezikiah L. Walker, Jr. 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, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. Norman Holt was absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the May 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Gary Thomas to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by David Box. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6— Departmental Reports A-F- Gary Thomas made a motion to approve the
departmental reports A-F. Chris Edwards seconded the motion. The motion was seconded by
Gary Thomas. Mayor Walker related there was not a hiring freeze in place within the city at this time as stated in the Fire Chief’s Report. He also related that the agenda items listed on the Fire Chief Report were not added to the agenda for this council meeting but were discussed with the Fire Chief and will most likely need to be addressed in a work session. Chris Edwards made a motion to remove his second from the approval of the departmental reports.
Gary Thomas made a motion to remove his motion to approve the departmental reports A-F. The motion to approve the Departmental Reports A-F was rescinded Robert Busby made a motion to approve Item A as written-City Clerk Report. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Randy Spears made a motion to approve the Fire Department Report without the agenda items that were included on the report. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Randy Spears made a motion to approve the remaining departmental reports C-F as written.
George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. David Box had to leave the meeting at this time.
Item #7-Bill List-Robert Busby made a motion to approve the bill list dated June 10, 2025.
Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8-Old Business-Brush Truck-The brush truck that was donated to the City of Dora from the City of Jasper had to be towed to the city and we are awaiting a mobile mechanic to come evaluate what repairs are needed to put the brush truck in service.
Item #9-Resolution #6-2025- Resolution to Establish the Use of Electronic Vote Counting
Devices-Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Resolution #6-2025-A Resolution to Establish the Use of Electronic Vote Counting Devices. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. This is to update the type of machines which will be used in the upcoming election.
Item #10- Ordinance #17-2025-Property Annexation of Dessie Parker c/o Dorothy Doaty-
(5106 Sharon Boulevard) -First Reading- Ordinance #17-2025 was presented for the first
reading. The petition for annexation and a map of said property was presented. The ordinance will be posted and published as required by law.
Item #11- City of Lights Contract- Mayor Walker spoke with the City of Lights about the use
of their gym for a summer youth program to be led by Mr. Willy Doaty. The cost would be
$1,000 (one thousand and no/100) per month for June and July for their facility to be used on
Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Chris Edwards made a motion to
approve the contract with the City of Lights for the use of their gym for the summer youth
program. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #12-Golf Course Request- Keith Wright related that he needs to purchase three loads of sod (27,000 square feet of Bermuda sod) to apply in the areas where trees were cut last year, tee boxes and also to finish bunkers. The total cost to be delivered and installed is $21,825 (twenty-one thousand eight hundred twenty-five and no/100). Jackson Tree Service will install it for $10,800 (ten thousand eight hundred and no/100) and the sod will come from Coosa Valley Sod Farm for $11,025 (eleven thousand twenty-five and no/100). Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #13- Tree Removal-Fire Department- Randy Spears made a motion to approve the quote
from Jackson Tree Service to take down the tree and grind three stumps that are located behind city hall at the fire department for a total cost of $1,050 (one thousand fifty and no/100). Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #14-Walker County Sports Hall of Fame Ad- Chris Edwards made a motion to approve
the ½ page ad for the City of Dora for $500 (five hundred and no/100) and for Horse Creek Golf Course for $500 (five hundred and no/100). Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. The ads will be updated before submitted and printed.
Item #15-Public Comment-Jessica Mashburn related her support of the summer youth program but wanted to remind that the youth participating in this program will be checked before entering the City of Lights facility and they will not be allowed to bring any drugs or alcohol on to the site due to the nature of the women in the treatment program at this facility. Mr. Doaty related the participants will be checked before entering the facility and will be made aware of this rule.
Item #16-Adjourn- Gary Thomas made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Edwards
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.