Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
September 22, 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 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 Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were David Box, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Gary Thomas, Hezekiah Walker, Jr. and Mayor Stephens. Norman Holt and Randy Spears were absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5— Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the August 25, 2022 regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Chris Edwards accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Hezekiah Walker, Jr. All in favor and the motion was carried.
Item #6 – Old Business –None.
Item #7— Bill List – A motion was made by George Sides, Jr. to approve the bill lists dated September 8 & September 22, 2022. Motion was seconded by Chris Edwards. All in favor and the motion was carried.
Item #8 – Departmental Reports – A motion was made by George Sides, Jr. to approve August 2022 Department Reports A-G. Motion was seconded by David Box. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #9 –Sponsorship-Dora High School Bass Fishing Team–Chris Edwards made a motion to approve sponsorship of the Dora High School fishing team in the amount of $300. The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #10 – Horse Creek Golf Course Clubhouse Bond Payment – Chris Edwards made a motion to take an additional $400,000 from the Horse Creek Golf Course checking account along with the $50,000 principal payment due to put towards the general obligation bond on the golf course clubhouse. The motion was seconded by David Box. Roll Call Vote-Chris Edwards-Yes; George Sides, Jr.-Yes; Gary Thomas-Yes; Hezikiah Walker, Jr.-Yes; Mayor Stephens-Yes; David Box-Yes. 6-Yes; 0-No. Motion carried
Item #11-Dora Fire Department-Fire Prevention Week – Dora Fire Department will be participating in Fire Prevention Month during the month of October and will be visiting several area childcare centers. George Sides, Jr. made a motion to approve the purchase of 350 fire safe packets to be given to the children for a total cost of $451.50 (not including S&H). Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #12-Brush Pickup Service- A motion was made by Chris Edwards to hire a local tree service to pick up brush in the city for $800/month with no contract. A date will be decided for this service to be performed once per month for the residents of the City of Dora. Residents will be notified of the scheduled brush pickup date and must call City Hall to place a work order for brush pickup. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #13-Civic Center Glass Replacement-George Sides, Jr. made a motion to accept the quote for Lamar’s Glass to replace two broken windows in the civic center for a total cost of $800. Motion was seconded by David Box. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #14-Executive Session-Mayor Stephens requested an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Chris Edwards made a motion to go into Executive Session. The motion was seconded by David Box. Roll Call Vote: David Box-Yes; Chris Edwards-Yes; George Sides, Jr.-Yes; Gary Thomas-Yes; Hezikiah Walker, Jr.-Yes, Mayor Stephens-Yes. Yes-6; No-0. All in favor and the motion carried.
Chris Edwards made the motion to return to regular session. George Sides, Jr. seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. The council returned to open meeting.
Gary Thomas made the motion to adjourn the meeting. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and meeting was adjourned.