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

January 16, 2026

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. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Mayor Combs.

Present at the meeting were Mayor Combs, Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, Chris Edwards,
John Jackson, George Sides, Jr., Gary Thomas. Randy Spears was absent.

Items discussed at the meeting were the city’s financial status, upcoming expenses for the
city, the golf course and a possible lease of the medical clinic.

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

January 8, 2026

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 Reverend Thedford Hudson. Mayor Combs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Combs. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas and Mayor Combs. John Jackson was absent.

A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the December 30, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Matt Diffy to accept the minutes as
written. The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #6—Departmental Reports A-F-Robert Busby made a motion to approve departmental
reports A-F. Matt Diffy seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7-Bill List – A motion was made by Randy Spears to approve the bill list dated January 7, 2026. Motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8-Old Business-Storm Shelter Asphalt Paving Estimate:

Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the quote from Dunn Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $37,639.35 (thirty-seven thousand six hundred thirty-nine and 35/100) to install three-inch of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and prepared subgrade and install two and one-half inches of asphalt baby binder. Matt Diffy seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #9-Proclamation-A proclamation honoring Dr. Tee Hansford Hiett on the Occasion of his 100 th Birthday was read. He was born in Dora, Alabama on January 8, 1926.

Item #10-Dora Park Lighting Estimate- Gary Thomas made a motion to accept the estimate
from Carter Sound Solutions, LLC in the amount of $3,998.67 (three thousand nine hundred
ninety-eight and 67/100) to replace thirteen fixtures with wide angle LED fixtures at the track around the park to be paid from the capital improvement fund. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #11-Senior Citizen Program-Georgia Harris related she would like to begin a senior
citizen program at the civic center. She will present the details to the council at a later date.

Item #12-Adjourn- Robert Busby made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Edwards
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
December 30, 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 Marion Combs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Combs. Roll Call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, John Jackson, Randy Spears, Gary Thomas and
Mayor Combs. Chris Edwards and George Sides were absent. A quorum was in attendance.
Item #5—Approval of the Minutes-The Minutes of the December 11, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Robert Busby to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by John Jackson. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6— Bill List – A motion was made by Randy Spears to approve the bill list dated
December 29, 2025. Motion was seconded by Robert Busby. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7-Old Business-Mayor Combs related he is awaiting more bids for the storm shelter
parking lot.

Item #8-Human Trafficking Prevention Month- The human trafficking prevention month
proclamation for January 2026 was read by Stacy Turner. Gary Thomas made a motion to accept the proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #9-Work Session- Mayor Combs related there will be a work session to discuss city
finances on January 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. Randy Spears had several items of old business to discuss: He states there are two poles on the walking trail have been knocked down, requested an update on the timber company that was going to re-plant trees on the land in the city’s right of way of the walking trail, an update from the consultant regarding new taxes and zoning, an ongoing update on Horse Creek Golf Course until a new manager, superintendent and mechanic are hired, discussed a water hydrology study and a new water tank for the city’s water supply.

Item #16-Adjourn- Robert Busby made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Randy Spears
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
December 11, 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 Randy Spear. Mayor Combs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Combs. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, Chris Edwards, John Jackson, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas and Mayor Combs. Norman Holt was absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the November 13, 2025 regular session meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Chris Edwards to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by John Jackson. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6—Departmental Reports A-F-Robert Busby made a motion to approve departmental reports A-F. Matt Diffy seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8-Bill List – A motion was made by Matt Diffy to approve the bill list dated November 25, 2025 and December 9, 2025. Motion was seconded by John Jackson. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #9-Old Business-Storm Shelter: Mayor Combs related the City still has $34,500 (thirty-four thousand five hundred and no/100) remaining from the storm shelter grant received from Walker Area Community Foundation. He he had spoken to Judy Ray who lives by
the storm shelter. She related she is willing to open, close and clean the storm shelter for a weather event at the rate of $12 (twelve and no/100) dollars per hour. Mayor Combs also related a key to the storm shelter would be placed in all the police vehicles and in the fire department rescue truck.

Specifications were reviewed for an Abestorm dehumidifier in the amount of $1,173 (one thousand one hundred seventy-three and no/100) and an AlorAir dehumidifier in the amount of $1,399 (one thousand three hundred ninety- nine and no/100).

A quote was received from Michael Cubley to layout and paint five handicap parking spaces and purchase five bumpers in the amount of $1,600 (one thousand six hundred and no/100).
Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the AlorAir dehumidifier in the amount of $1,399 (one thousand three hundred ninety-nine and no/100) and to accept the quote from Michael Cubley in the amount of $1,600 (one thousand six hundred and no/100) to layout and paint five handicap parking spaces and purchase five bumpers. John Jackson seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #9-AL Association of Chiefs of Police Membership and Conference-Robert Busby made a motion to approve Police Chief Jared Hall winter conference February 15 through February 19 in the amount of $1,263.80 (one thousand two hundred sixty-three and 80/100). John Jackson seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion
carried.

Item #10-Tree Removal- Mayor Combs stated there are five locations throughout the city with dangerous low hanging limbs and trees that need removed: broken limb on Railroad Avenue, broken limb on Railroad Avenue and Sutton Avenue, a tree that needs taken down on Sharon Blvd past the post office, a tree that needs taken down on Commerce Avenue, a tree that needs taken down on Cut and Curl Road. A bid was received from Jackson Tree
Service in the amount of $2,800 (two thousand eight hundred and no/100) and Brian’s Tree Removal in the amount of $3,600 (three thousand six hundred and no/100). Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the low bid in the amount of $2,800 (two thousand eight hundred and no/100) from Jackson Tree Service. Robert Busby seconded the
motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Greg Barnes, AL House of Representatives District 13 spoke to Mayor Combs and City Council about his willingness to help our city.

Mayor Combs provided an update from Drummond Company regarding Heritage Landing. Training classes and dates for training for the mayor and city council were given to the council. Mayor Combs also related Keith Wright, golf course manager and maintenance superintendent, and Gary Aaron, golf course mechanic have turned in their notices and will be retiring on December 26, 2025. An information sheet was given to the council regarding the cost of health insurance for the City and the employees portion. The council meeting scheduled for December 25, 2025, will be rescheduled to Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Item #16-Adjourn- Robert Busby made the motion to adjourn the meeting. John Jackson seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

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 Combs led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Combs. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, Chris Edwards, John Jackson, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas and Mayor Combs. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the October 23, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes and the Special Called Meeting Minutes from November 3, 2025 were
reviewed. A motion was made by Robert Busby to accept the minutes as written. The motion
was seconded by Chris Edwards. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6—Departmental Reports A-F-Gary Thomas made a motion to approve departmental
reports A-F. seconded the motion. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the
motion carried.

Item #7-Bill List – A motion was made by John Jackson to approve the bill list dated November 12, 2025. Motion was seconded by Matt Diffy. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8-Old Business-Mayor Combs gave an update on the status of the Love’s Travel Station at Heritage Landing. Mayor Combs also related that all current department heads will be retained at their current salary: Adrean Booth-Fire Chief; Jared Hall-Police Chief; Jeremy Hicks-Street Department Supervisor; Keith Wright-Golf Course Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.

Item #9-Employee One Time Pay Increase-Chris Edwards made a motion to give all full-time
employees (29) a one-time pay increase of $500 (five hundred and no/100) and all part-time
employees (7) who work twenty hours per week a one-time pay increase of $250 (two hundred fifty and no/100). This will cost approximately $17,627 (seventeen thousand six hundred twenty-seven and no/100) to be paid out of the golf course account. Randy Spears seconded the motion.

All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #10-Dora Utilities- Dora High School Water Main Installation- In an effort to avoid
open cutting Sharon Boulevard where the engineers had planned to tap into the water main for the high school, the twelve inch main off Hwy 78 has been located and tapped and 1,100 feet of eight inch C900 line will be run along the Dollar General side of that road going past the Hillside Church to the high school. George Sides made a motion to pay $35,807 (thirty-five thousand eight hundred seven and no/100) which includes $1,100(one thousand one hundred and no/100) for an engineering fee for ALDOT permit, ALDOT bond for $300 (three hundred and no/100), materials from Consolidated Pipe $31,819.97 (thirty-one thousand eight hundred nineteen and 97/100), 89/10 bedding material for the pipes in the amount of $1,941 (one thousand nine hundred forty-one & no/100) and hay/grass to cover after completion in the amount of $646.10 (six hundred forty-six and 10/100). Dora Utilities will cover the cost of labor for this project.

John Jackson seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Adding a new fire hydrant in this area will be addressed at a later date.

Randy Spears stated that thirteen of the repairs have been made on the existing hydrants.

Item #11-Dora Fire and Rescue-Team EMS Award-Chief Booth related Dora Fire and Rescue
was awarded the TEAM EMS Provider of the Year award. They are the only fire department in
the state to receive this award. John Jackson made a motion to approve up to $350 (three hundred fifty and no/100) to attend the event in Orange Beach to accept the award. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #12- Appointment of Judge, Prosecutor and City Attorney- Chris Edwards made a
motion to reappoint Judge Gravlee at his current salary of $1,000 (one thousand and no/100) per month, City Attorney Jim Brakefield at $175 (one hundred seventy-five and no/100) per hour and Prosecutor Charles Stephens with a $25 (twenty-five) per hour increase to $175 (one hundred seventy-five and no/100) per hour. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #13-Election of Mayor Pro-Tempore-Chris Edwards made a motion to select John
Jackson as the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Matt Diffy seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.

Item #14-Adjourn- Gary Thomas made the motion to adjourn the meeting. John Jackson
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

The Council of the City of Dora, Alabama met in the Dora Civic Center at 6:00 p.m. We were
led in prayer by Tommy Combs. Mayor-Elect Marion Combs led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Item #5—Oaths of Office – Judge Joletta Barrentine administered the oath of office to Mayor Maion Combs. Judge Joletta Barrentine administered the oath of office to the Council Members: Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, Chris Edwards, John Jackson, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears and Gary Thomas. Roll call was taken by Stacy Turner. Present at the meeting were Robert Busby, Matt Diffy, Chris Edwards, John Jackson, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas and Mayor Combs.

A quorum was in attendance.

Item #6— Establish Date and Time of Council Meetings – A motion was made by Chris
Edwards to set the date and time of council meetings to be the 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Dora Municipal Building. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7- Adoption of Ordinance #22-2025 Council Meeting Rules of Procedure- Chris
Edwards made a motion to suspend the rules and allow for immediate consideration of
Ordinance #22-2025. Randy Spears seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: George Sides-
YES; Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Mayor Combs-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Matt
Diffy-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; John Jackson-YES. YES=8. Motion approved.

Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Ordinance #22-2025 Council Meeting Rules of
Procedure. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Randy Spears-YES; Gary
Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Combs-YES; Matt Diffy-YES; John Jackson-YES;
Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES. YES=8. The motion carried.

Item #8-Ratify Depositories- George Sides made a motion to continue using the current
checking accounts at Synovus Bank in Dora. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor
and the motion carried.

Item #9-Appointment of City Clerk- John Jackson made a motion to reappoint Stacy Turner as City Clerk at her current salary. Chris Edwards seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Combs gave a brief update on the status of the City of Dora and his plans to further
progress the future of the City of Dora.

Item #16-Adjourn- Robert Busby made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Edwards
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
October 23, 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 Mayor Hezikiah L. Walker, Jr. Mayor Walker 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, Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. Randy Spears and Gary Thomas were absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the October 9, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Chris Edwards to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Robert Busby. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6— Bill List – A motion was made by Norman Holt to approve the bill list dated October
22, 2025. Motion was seconded by David Box. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7- Old Business-Mayor Walker gave an update on the construction progress at Love’s.

Item #8-Ordinance #22-2025- An Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel
and Other Fuel Related Products (Second Reading). The Ordinance has been posted and
published as required by law. Public comments can be heard at this time. No comment was
made. Chris Edwards made a motion to adopt Ordinance #22-2025- An Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Other Fuel Related Products. Norman Holt seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Norman Holt-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES; YES=6. The motion carried.

Item #9-Resolution #23-2025-Resolution Approving the City of Dora’s Participation in the
State of Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday for the Year 2026- Robert
Busby made a motion to approve Resolution #23-2025–Resolution Approving the City of Dora’s Participation in the States of Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday for the Year 2026. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #10-Horse Creek Golf Course Christmas Lighting-Norman Holt made a motion to
approve Estimate #1 for a 16.5 foot animated pixel tree in the amount of $7,778.98 (seven
thousand seven hundred seventy-eight and 98/100) and Estimate #4 which includes six outdoor wreaths for the sign and clubhouse columns and Christmas lights on wreaths, shrubs and trees around the sign in the amount of $1358.05 (one thousand three hundred fifty-eight and 05/100) from Carter Sound Solutions. David Box seconded the motion. Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Norman Holt-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-NO. YES=5. NO=1. The motion carried.

Item #11-Public Comment- Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment. Mayor Elect
Marion Combs related the swearing in ceremony will be held on November 3, 2025 @ 6 p.m. in the civic center with Judge Joletta Barrentine administering the oaths of office.

Mayor Walker and Councilman Holt both expressed their gratitude to the council during their term. Mayor Walker related the swearing in ceremony for the new Mayor and Council will be November 3 @ 6 p.m. @ the Dora Civic Center.

Item #16-Adjourn- Chris Edwards made the motion to adjourn the meeting. David Box
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

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

October 9, 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 Walker 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—Holiday “Pop-Up” Market at Civic Center-Holly Fowler, a local business owner is
planning a holiday pop-up market on November 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. thru 4 p.m. She would
like a day rate instead of an hourly rate to rent the civic center to be able to use both rooms for this event. She has several vendors planning on setting up booths for this event. Registration packets will be assembled for the vendors to be able to submit their taxes for the event. Randy Spears made a motion to charge a $500 (five hundred and no/100) day rate rental fee for the civic center for the event. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6-Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the September 25, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Randy Spears to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Robert Busby. All in favor and the motion carried.
The minutes of the October 2, 2025 work session minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Randy Spears to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7—Departmental Reports A-F-Randy Spears made a motion to approve departmental
reports A-F. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8-Bill List – A motion was made by Gary Thomas to approve the bill list dated October 8, 2025. Motion was seconded by Randy Spears. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #9-Old Business-None.

Item #10-Ordinance #22-2025-An Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel
and Related Vehicle Products (First Reading)-Ordinance #22-2025 – An Ordinance
Regulating the Sale of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Related Vehicle Products was presented for its first reading with the corrections included as discussed prior to the first reading. The ordinance will be posted and published as required by law.

Item #11-Ordinance #18-2025 Property Annexation of Rochelle Stewart-5098 Sharon
Boulevard (Second Reading)- Ordinance #18-2025 Property Annexation of Rochelle Stewart
was presented for the second reading. The ordinance has been posted and published as required by law. Public comment can be heard at this time. None was made. Randy Spears made a motion to accept Ordinance #18-2025 Property Annexation of Rochelle Stewart. David Box seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES; Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES. YES=7. The motion carried.

Item #12-Ordinance #19-2025 Property Annexation of Daphne Doaty-55 Doaty Street
(Second Reading)- Ordinance #19-2025 Property Annexation of Daphne Doaty was presented
for the second reading. The ordinance has been posted and published as required by law. Public comment can be heard at this time. None was made. Randy Spears made a motion to accept

Ordinance #19-2025 Property Annexation of Daphne Doaty. David Box seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES; Randy Spears-YES; Gary
Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES. YES=7. The motion
carried.

Item #13- Ordinance #20-2025 Property Annexation of Cassandra Towns-125 Oakahalla
Drive (Second Reading)- Ordinance #20-2025 Property Annexation of Cassandra Towns was
presented for the second reading. The ordinance has been posted and published as required by law. Public comment can be heard at this time. None was made. Randy Spears made a motion to accept Ordinance #20-2025 Property Annexation of Cassandra Towns. David Box seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: George Sides-YES; Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Chris Edwards=YES. YES=7. The
motion carried.

Item #14-Police Department Requests:
a. Police Chief Computer
b. Body Cam Footage Backup System
c. Civic Center Security Cameras

Randy Spears made a motion to approve the following estimates from Carter Sound Solutions, LLC: Estimate 1 Police Chief Workstation Computer in the amount of $2,178.80 (two thousand once hundred seventy-eight and 80/100) to include the yearly upgrade of the email license to 286.80 (two hundred eighty-six and 80/100) and anti-virus protection in the amount of $54(fifty-four and no/100) per year; Estimate 1 Pro Grade Network attached storage for the body cam footage backup system in the amount of $2041.18 (two thousand forty-one and 18/100) plus $999 (nine hundred ninety-nine and no/100) to expand the storage estimate to 68TB; and Estimate 1 for a 4K camera for the police evidence room located in the civic center in the amount of $467.70 (four hundred sixty-seven and 70/100). The funding for these projects can come from the opioid settlement. Robert Busby seconded the motion.

Item #15-Resolution #20-2025-Resolution To Apply For ARC Grant with Match-Chris
Edwards made a motion to approve Resolution #20-2025-Resolution To Apply For ARC Grant
with Match for the water tower. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.

Item #16-Resolution #21-2025-Resolution for Grant Writing Services- Randy Spears made a
motion to approve Resolution #21-2025-Resolution for Grant Writing Services. David Box
seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #17-Resolution #22-2025-Resolution for Engineering Services- Chris Edwards made a
motion to approve Resolution #22-2025-Resolution for Engineering Services. David Box
seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #18-Public Comment- Mayor Walker discussed two fall festivals that will be taking place on October 26, 2025 that plan to use our parking lot for the events. Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment and none was made.

Item #16-Adjourn- Chris Edwards made the motion to adjourn the meeting. David Box
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
September 25, 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 Mayor Hezikiah L. Walker, Jr. Mayor Walker 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 September 11, 2025 regular session
meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by George Sides to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Robert Busby. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6— Bill List – A motion was made by George Sides to approve the bill list dated
September 24, 2025. Motion was seconded by Robert Busby. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7-Gas Tax Ordinance-Allan Rice presented a rough draft which has been reviewed by
Jim Brakefield for a gas tax ordinance to include a tax on diesel fuel which our current two cent gas tax does not include. A work session will be needed to discuss the amount of the fuel tax before approval.

Allan Rice also discussed the status of establishing zoning ordinances and classifications.

Item #8-Old Business

a. AL Vape Tax Ordinance-Chris Edwards made a motion to suspend the rules for
immediate consideration of Ordinance #21-2025- An Ordinance Levying a Tax Upon the
Sale of Consumable Vapor Products Within the City of Dora, Alabama. George Sides
seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: David Box-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; George
Sides-YES; Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-
YES. YES=7.

Chris Edwards made a motion to adopt Ordinance #21-2025-An Ordinance Levying a
Tax Upon the Sale of Consumable Vapor Products Within the City of Dora, Alabama to
collect ten cents per milliliter per vapor product within the City Limits of Dora. Rany
Spears seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-YES;
Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; Geroge
Sides-YES. YES-7. The motion carried.

b. Heritage Landing Update-Mayor Walker gave an update from Drummond Company on
the progress of Heritage Landing/Love’s Travel Stop.

c. AL Power Lighting-Sharon Blvd @ Heritage Landing-Mayor Walker related that the
lighting contract had been approved for the street lights on Sharon Boulevard and
Heritage Landing entrance. After the three-year term for billing has ended, the monthly
billing will be based on usage.

d. City of Lights and Dora Fishing Team Donation Update-Mayor Walker related that he
spoke with an attorney at ALM and we are unable to donate to the fishing team due to the
type of organization they are now instead of being a school organization. The City of
Lights provides services that benefit the public and can be an acceptable donation. Mayor
Walker related he will personally donate $75 (seventy-five and no/100) to the council
approved $25 (twenty-five and no/100) donation from last meeting to donate a total of
$100 (one hundred and no/100).

e. Street Department 2026 Ford F-350 truck-Mayor Walker related Jeremy Hicks went to
Montgomery to pick up the dump truck today and it was paid for out of the general fund.

f. ARC Power Grant-Funding for water tower-The City of Dora has received approval
from ARC to submit a full application for the ARC Power Grant for a new water tower.
The application deadline is October 22. The funding will come from the general fund and
we will get a bond or a loan for our matching portion if awarded the grant.

g. Sharon Boulevard & High School water connection-Nathan Love the contractor for
the new high school construction and Darrel Waid from Walker County Board of
Education were present to discuss the open cut of Sharon Boulevard in order for the
contractor to reach the water line. It was discussed the cost of boring under the road
instead of an open cut or accessing the water line from Highway 78 on the road that runs
in front of Hillside Church and behind Sides Furniture. The contractor will speak with the
engineer about the possibility of an open cut verses boring the road.

h. Dora Utilities Fire Hydrant Update-Randy Spears provided an update on the progress
of the fire hydrant repairs and to date eight have been repaired.

Item #9-Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Membership Dues-Chris
Edwards made a motion to approve the renewal of the annual membership to Regional Planning Membership of Greater Birmingham in the amount of $1,390 (one thousand three hundred ninety and no/100). Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #10-Fiscal Year 2025 Audit-The letter from Kellum, Wilson and Associates was reviewed
to initiate our fiscal year audit. Chris Edwards made a motion to initiate the audit. He then
withdrew his motion. It was decided to wait and let the upcoming Mayor make the decision on which accounting firm to audit the city.

Item #11-MunicipalClerk Fall Institute/Winter Conference-Randy Spears made a motion to
approve the City Clerk to attend the University of Alabama Fall Institute/Winter Conference in Tuscaloosa December 9-12 in the amount of $1,072 (one thousand seventy-two and no/100). Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #12-Ordinance #18-2025 Property Annexation of Rochelle Stewart-5098 Sharon
Boulevard (First Reading)- Ordinance #18-2025 Property Annexation of Rochelle Stewart 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 #13-Ordinance #19-2025 Property Annexation of Daphne Doaty-55 Doaty Street
(First Reading)- Ordinance #19-2025 Property Annexation of Daphne Doaty 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 #14- Ordinance #20-2025 Property Annexation of Cassandra Towns-125 Oakahalla
Drive (First Reading)- Ordinance #20-2025 Property Annexation of Cassandra Towns 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.

Mayor Walker related a work session will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Item #15-Public Comment- Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment and none was
made.

Item #16-Adjourn- Robert Busby made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Edwards
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
September 11, 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 Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. David Box, Norman Holt and Randy Spears were absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5—Dora Fishing Team-Jason Sayers-Jason Sayers is the new president of the Dora
Fishing Team and Kristin Hyche the treasurer was also present to ask the city to sponsor the
team as done previously. Dora Fishing Team is now in the process of becoming an exempt
organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. George Sides
made a motion to donate $300 (three hundred and no/100) to the Dora Fishing Team if we get approval to donate to a tax-exempt organization from the attorney. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. Chris Edwards abstained. YES-4; ABSTAIN-1. The motion carried.

Item #6-Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the August 28, 2025 regular meeting
minutes and September 2, 2025 canvass meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by George Sides to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7— Departmental Reports A-F- Gary Thomas made a motion to approve the
departmental reports A-F. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion
carried.

Item #8 – Bill List- A motion was made by Robert Busby to approve the bill list dated
September 10, 2025. Motion was seconded by Chris Edwards. All in favor and the motion
carried.

Item #9-Old Business-

Prosecutor Pay Raise-Mayor Walker related he spoke with the prosecutor Charles Stephens
about a possible pay raise. Mr. Stephens relates his hours vary monthly that he works for the city.

His normal hourly rate is $300 (three hundred and no/100) per hour but for governmental entities he charges $150 (one hundred fifty and no/100) per hour and would like an increase. On average, he works approximately five and one-half hours per month. Chris Edwards made a motion to table this item until the next administration takes their seats in November. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the item was tabled.

Sharon Blvd/RR Ave Grant and/or Possible Loan Update-Mayor Walker related that ADEM
has to know by tomorrow if the city is interested in the loan from ADEM that was offered for the road project at Sharon Boulevard and Railroad Avenue since the grant funding is not available at this time. Gary Thomas made a motion to defer the loan from ADEM. Chris Edwards seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Walking Track Timber Update-Mayor Walker received and distributed the letter from the city
attorney Jim Brakefield to give permission to Heath Allbright to take his equipment on to the walking trail to access the property of Herschel Chandler and clean up the area of the city’s right of way and plant trees stating that he would be responsible if the walking trail was damaged as a result of this.

Item #10-City of Lights Music Festival Donation- The City of Lights is having a music
festival to celebrate seven years of addiction recovery and a spaghetti dinner on Thursday,
September 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Gary Thomas made a motion to donate $25 (twenty-five and no/100) to the City of Lights Music Festival after determining if this is an acceptable donation from the attorney. Robert Busby seconded the motion. Chris Edwards abstained. YES-4. ABSTAIN-1. The motion carried.

Item #11- City Hall Glass Replacement Quotes-A quote was received from Smart Glass for
$2,400 (two thousand four hundred and no/100) and from Long’s Glass for $1,794 (one thousand seven hundred ninety-four and no/100) to replace the top four front windows in the lobby at Dora City Hall. Chief Jared Hall related that the side glass on the door at the police department is broken and needs replaced. Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the quote from Long’s Glass for $1,794 (one thousand seven hundred ninety-four and no/100) to replace the four top windows at city hall and to also include replacing the glass in the side window of the door at the police department. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #12-Police Department Defensive Driving Course- Chief Hall related that he has been a
defensive driving instructor for six years. The city conducts a driving school every other month for those who qualify for driving school from our court and also Jasper Municipal Court sends participants from their court to our driving school. Chief Hall relates the content being taught was updated in 2023 and his current curriculum is from 2017 and has to update his in order to renew his instructor certification. Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the quote from the National Safety Council for the instructor development course and resource kit in the amount of $2,374.24 (two thousand three hundred seventy-four and 24/100) Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #13-Fire Department Requests-Robert Busby made a motion to approve the quote from
MES for $825 (eight hundred twenty five and no/100) for yearly maintenance on the extrication tools, the quote from Zoll for $2,140 (two thousand one hundred forty and no/100) for a one year warranty and maintenance for the defibrillator/heart monitor, the estimate from Brindlee Mountain for $2,263 (two thousand two hundred sixty-three and no/100) for Engine 3 repairs and $500 (five hundred and no/100) for public education materials to be purchased for Fire Prevention Week. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #14-Heritage Landing-

a. Streetlights on Sharon Boulevard at Heritage Landing-George Sides made a motion
to pay the monthly bill from AL Power of $266/month for three streetlights to be added
to existing poles on Sharon Boulevard near the entrance of Heritage Landing. Gary
Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

b. Sod Quote for Heritage Landing Entrance-George Sides presented a drawing of the
entrance to Love’s Travel Center with a quote of $17,000 (seventeen thousand and
no/100) to have two truck loads of sod installed in the area. George Sides made a motion
to approve the quote of $17,000 (seventeen thousand and no/100) to have two truckloads
of sod delivered and installed. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. Chris Edwards voted
NO. YES-4; NO-1; The motion carried.

c. Water Tower-ARC Power Grant Letter of Intent-Chris Edwards made a motion to
send a letter of intent to apply for ARC Power funds. Those projects are to benefit coal
impacted communities and would have a 50% match. The total cost of a new elevated
water tank is two million dollars. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the
motion carried.

Item #15-East Walker Sewer Authority Expense-Chris Edwards made a motion to approve the
purchase of a metal grate for the East Walker Sewer Authority in the amount of $767.35 (seven hundred sixty-seven and 35/100) and to not bill the sewer authority for this purchase. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #16-AL Vape Tax Act-Effective October 1, 2026, Act 2025-377 levies a state excise tax
of $0.10 per milliliter on all consumable vapor products sold at wholesale or imported into this state for use, consumption, or sale at retail. Any county or municipality that does not levy a local tax on consumable vapor products will receive a portion of the state vapor products tax based upon the ratio of the population of each county or municipality to the total population of all counties or municipalities in the state. Any county/municipality that has a local vapor products tax as of October 1, 2025, will not be eligible to receive a distribution from the proceeds of the state consumable vapor products tax. Furthermore, no county or municipality may levy an additional tax or license fee on the sale of consumable vapor product taxes after October 1, 2025.

The vapor products tax information will be reviewed and voted on at the next council meeting.

Public Comment-Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment. None was made.

Item #13-Adjourn- Gary Thomas made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Robert Busby
seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.