Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
June 22, 2023
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 Norman Holt. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Stephens.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stephens. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were David Box, Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Gary Thomas, Hezekiah Walker, Jr. and Mayor Stephens were present. Randy Spears was absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item#5- Approval of Minutes- The minutes of the June 8, 2023 were reviewed. A motion was made by George Sides, Jr. to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6 – Old Business –A brief update was given on the Lake Improvement Project including re-stocking the pond and Heritage Landing project.
Item #7— Bill List – A motion was made by George Sides, Jr. to approve the bill lists dated June 21, 2023. Motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8 –Department Head Pay Raises– Chris Edwards made a motion to give a $5,000 (five
thousand and no/100 dollar) yearly pay raise to Don Cummings, manager of Horse Creek Golf Course and Keith Wright, Superintendent of Horse Creek Golf Course. Their salaries are paid from the Horse Creek Golf Course account. Don Cummings has ten years of service with the City of Dora and Keith Wright has twenty-two years of service with the City of Dora. David Box seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Gary Thomas-Yes; Hezikiah Walker, Jr.-Yes; David Box-Yes; Norman Holt-Yes; Chris Edwards-Yes; George Sides, Jr.-Yes; Mayor Stephens-Yes. Yes=7. All in favor and the motion carried. David Box made a motion to give a $5,000 (five thousand and no/100 dollars) yearly pay raise to Jeremy Hicks, Street Department Superintendent who has twelve years of service with the City of Dora and to Police Chief Jared Hall who has eleven years of service with the City of Dora. Chris Edwards seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Hezikiah Walker, Jr.-Yes; Mayor Stephens-Yes; David Box-Yes; Norman Holt-Yes; Chris Edwards-Yes; George Sides, Jr.-Yes; Gary Thomas-Yes; Yes=7. All in favor and the motion carried. David Box made a motion to give a $3,000 (three thousand and no/100 dollars) yearly pay raise to Stacy Turner, City Clerk who has one year of service with the City of Dora. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mayor Stephens-Yes; David Box-Yes; Norman Holt-Yes; Chris Edwards-Yes; George Sides, Jr.-Yes; Gary Thomas-Yes; Hezikiah Walker, Jr.-Yes. Yes=7. All in favor and the motion carried. George Sides, Jr. made a motion to increase the Fire Chief Salary to $600/month (six hundred dollars
and no/100) to Chase Welborn. His current salary is $500/month (five hundred dollars and no/100). Hezikiah Walker, Jr. seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
There was a brief discussion regarding the remaining employee pay raises, the nuisance ordinance and potential zoning in the future.
George Sides, Jr. made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and meeting was adjourned.