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

Item #5 — Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the December 30, 2024 regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Gary Thomas to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Robert Busby. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6 — Departmental Reports A-G – George Sides made a motion to approve the departmental reports A-G. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried

Item #7 – Bill List – A motion was made by George Sides to approve the bill list dated January 8, 2025. Motion was seconded by Gary Thomas. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #8-Old Business-None.

Item #9 – Ordinance #1 – 2025-Mayor/Council Salary – Chris Edwards made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1-2025 to increase the mayor and council salary effective the first Monday in November 2025. George Sides seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-NO; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES. YES=5; NO=1. The motion carried.

Item #10 – Resolution #1-2025 – Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday – George Sides made a motion to approve Resolution #1-2025 to participate in the severe weather tax holiday February 21-23, 2025. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #11 – Fire Department Request – Chief Booth explained the fire department needed to replace their whiteboard, the need for an Ipad and approval of the mandatory yearly fire hose test. George Sides made a motion to purchase a 6×4 whiteboard for $195 (one hundred ninety-five and no/100), an Ipad to be used to submit their patient care records electronically for $500 (five hundred and no/100) and to approve the yearly mandatory fire hose testing from Southeast Management Services in the amount of $4,022 (four thousand twenty-two and no/100. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #12 – Pavilion Security Cameras – Mayor Walker related there had been a great deal of vandalism at the lake since the pavilion opened. David Box made a motion to accept Estimate 1 from Carter Sound Solutions in the amount of $3,774.31 (three thousand seven hundred seventy-four and 31/100). This will include four cameras and a 180-degree camera for the front of the pavilion and wi-fi for the lake pavilion to control the thermostats. This is a bridge system so the cameras can be viewed in real time in the police department. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #13 – Fence Estimate – Storm Shelter – Mayor Walker related the storm shelter is scheduled to begin installation this week. A quote from True Link Fence Company was reviewed. George Sides made a motion to table the item until the council members are able to go visit the location to determine which option would work best. David Box seconded the motion. The motion was tabled.

Item #14 – Park Program – Mayor Walker related that over the past three years, there has been a decline in the city’s park program. George Sides made a motion to hire a part-time park director to work 24 (twenty-four) hours per month and the pay be $500 (five hundred and no/100) per month. Motion died for lack of a second.

Item #15 – Public Comments – None.

Item #16 – Executive Session – Chris Edwards made a motion to adjourn regular session and enter executive session to discuss legal matters with City Attorney Jim Brakefield and will adjourn after the executive session is completed. David Box seconded the motion.

Item #17 – Adjourn – Gary Thomas 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
December 30, 2024

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. 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., Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. Randy Spears was absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5 — Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the November 26, 2024 and December 12, 2024 council meeting were reviewed. The motion was made by George Sides to accept the
minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion
carried.

Item #6 – Departmental Reports A-G – Norman Holt made a motion to approve the
departmental reports A-G. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion
carried.

Mayor Walker related there was no park report included in the monthly reports. He stated the park director did not have enough children to participate in the basketball program this year. The City of Lights did agree to terminate the signed rental agreement for the use of their facility for practices from January through March. George Sides also called attention to the street dept report and the need for a camera system at the lake pavilion due to recent vandalism.

Item #7 – Bill List – George Sides made a motion to accept the bill list dated December 10, 2024 and December 27, 2024. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8 – Old Business – None.

Item #9 – Ordinance #14 – 2024-Mayor/Council Salary (First Reading) – Ordinance #14-2024 was presented for the first reading. This would increase the Mayor’s Salary from $800 (eighthundred and no/100) to $1500 (one thousand five hundred and no/100) per month and the Councilmembers from $125 (one hundred twenty-five and no/100) to $200 (two hundred and no/100) per month. This ordinance will not take effect until the first Monday of November 2025 after next year’s election. George Sides made a motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration to accept Ordinance #14-2024. The motion died for lack of a second.

Item #10 – Ordinance #15 – 2024-Property Annexation of Ruby Dorsey (55 Bobby Taylor
Street) – First Reading – First Reading of Ordinance #15-2024-Annexation of Property of Ruby Dorsey. The petition for annexation signed by Ruby Dorsey and map of property was also presented.

Item #11 – AACOP Winter Conference – Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Chief Hall to attend the 2025 AACOP Winter Conference in the amount of $1,200 (one thousand two hundred and no/100). David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item #12-Walker County Bicentennial Artwork-Mayor Walker presented the art that was
presented to the City of Dora at the Walker County Bicentennial Breakfast.

Item #13 – Jail Furnace Replacement Quote – Chris Edwards made a motion to replace the
furnace in the jail for $3,700 (three thousand seven hundred and no/100). This will be for a new Payne 80,000 BTU Furnace with a one-year factory warranty. Robert Busby seconded the
motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #14 – City Educational Budget – Chris Edwards made a motion to approve a $1,000 (one thousand and no/100) educational budget for the city for promotional items to be purchased for events that the City is invited to attend and to also create a welcome packet for members of the Yerkwood community that are annexed in to the city and/or new residents who have moved to the area to inform them of services that are offered and how to access those services. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #15 – Public Comments – Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comments. There were none made.

Item #16 – Executive Session – Chris Edwards made a motion to enter executive session to discuss the good name of an individual. Mayor Walker related that the regular meeting would not be reconvened after the executive session is concluded. Norman Holt seconded the motion.

Chris Edwards made a motion to adjourn. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
December 12, 2024

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, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. Absent was Norman Holt, George Sides, Randy Spears and Gary Thomas.

There was no quorum in attendance therefore the meeting was canceled.

Our next scheduled meeting is Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
November 26, 2024

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 Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. David Box was absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5 — Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the November 14, 2024 council meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Gary Thomas to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Chris Edwards. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6 – Old Business – City of Lights Agreement -Randy Spears made a motion to approve the City of Lights Facility Rental Agreement for the basketball program to practice for $1,200 (one thousand two hundred and no/100) per month for three months. The park director stated in his monthly report that he will need the gym two nights per week for three hours of practice. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7 – Bill List – George Sides made a motion to accept the bill list dated November 25, 2024. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8 – Dora Basketball Ad – Chris Edwards made a motion to purchase a $100 (one hundred and no/100) advertisement on the video board for Dora High School Basketball games. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #9 – Medical Clinic – City Clerk Stacy Turner received a phone call from an interested
tenant of the medical clinic. Chris Edwards made a motion to consider $2,500 (two thousand five hundred and no/100) per month for rent with a three-year term. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. If the tenant is interested, we will contact the city attorney to discuss some changes to the language of our current rental lease to include the addition of a buyout policy to our current lease agreement.

Item #10 — Mayor-Council Salary for 2025 Administration – George Sides made a motion to increase the salary of the mayor from $800 (eight hundred and no/100) per month to $1,500 (one thousand five hundred and no/100 per month and to increase the council salary from $125 (one hundred twenty-five and no/100) per month to $200 (two hundred and no/100) per month effective the first Monday in November 2025. Randy Spears seconded the motion. Norman Holt: NO; Chris Edwards: YES; George Sides: YES; Randy Spears: YES; Gary Thomas: YES; Robert Busby: NO. Mayor Walker: YES. YES=5. NO=2. The motion passed. This will be presented to the council in the form of an ordinance at the next meeting.

Item #11 – Council Meeting – December – Chris Edwards made a motion to reschedule the
December 26, 2024 council meeting to Monday, December 30,2024. There will be no changes to the council meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #12 – Public Comments – Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment. None were made.

Item #13 – 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
November 14, 2024

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, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. Chris Edwards and Norman Holt were absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5 — Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the October 24, 2024 council meeting and October 29, 2024 work session were reviewed. The motion was made by Robert Busby 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-G – Gary Thomas made a motion to approve the
departmental reports A-G. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion
carried.

Item #7 – Bill List – Randy Spears made a motion to accept the bill list dated November 13, 2024. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8 – Old Business – None.

Item #9 – Ordinance #11 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Derrick Ellington – Second Reading – The ordinance has been read and posted in the necessary locations for the required number of days. The public can be heard for comment. No comments were made. Robert Busby made a motion to approve Ordinance #11-2024-Property Annexation of Derrick Ellington. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #10 – Ordinance #12 – 2024-Property Annexation of Dorothy Doaty (75 Doaty Street) – Second Reading- The ordinance has been read and posted in the necessary locations for the required number of days. The public can be heard for comment. No comments were made. Randy Spears made a motion to approve Ordinance #12-2024-Property Annexation of Dorothy Doaty. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #11 – Ordinance #13 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Charlotte Pruitt (81 Smoot Street) – Second Reading – The ordinance has been read and posted in the necessary locations for the required number of days. The public can be heard for comment. No comments were made. David Box made a motion to approve Ordinance #13-2024-Property Annexation of Charlotte Pruitt. Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #12 – Resolution #10 – 2024 – ALDOT Traffic Signals – Randy Spears made a motion to
approve Resolution #10-2024 giving Mayor Walker authority to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for equipment upgrade of our traffic signals on Highway 78. Materials and installation will be provided in the project at no expense to the City of Dora. The upgrade will change the fixtures from loop detection to radar detection. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #13 – Avenu Sales Tax Collection – Contract Renewal – Robert Busby made a motion to
renew the three-year service agreement with Avenu, the company that collects all the sales tax for the City of Dora. The only change in the contract terms is an increase in their collection fees by one-tenth of a percent and auditing fees have increased twenty-five dollars more per hour if an audit is requested by the city. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #14 – Golf Course – Southern Pump and Control Repair Quote – Keith Wright related the irrigation pump on the #15 green is no longer working. The last time it was replaced was eleven years ago. Randy Spears made a motion to approve the project estimate of $24,580 (twenty-four thousand five hundred eighty and no/100). David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #15 – AL Power – Monthly Lighting service for Heritage Landing – Mayor Walker related that Drummond Company is working with AL Power regarding internal street lighting within Heritage Landing. He related that the city would need to sign a contract with AL Power for the monthly service and the approximate monthly cost is $400 (four hundred and no/100) dollars. We are awaiting a contract with AL Power.

Item #16 – Employees – One Time Pay Increase – George Sides made a motion to give a one-time pay increase for full and part-time employees who have been employed for at least six months. The amount will be the equivalent of that employees’ pay for one week and will be paid on November 29, 2024 from the golf course account. The total cost will be $21,596.10 (twenty-one thousand five hundred ninety-six and 10/100). Randy Spears seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item#17 – Resolution #11 – 2024 – ARC Grant – Randy Spears made a motion to approve Resolution 11-2024. George Sides seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. This resolution was required by the Appalachian Regional Commission Grant to state that we have entered into a contract with CD Roberts Contracting and since their bid was over the original grant amount that the City of Dora would be responsible for the additional $37,105 (thirty-seven thousand one hundred five and no/100) more the original budget.

Item #16 – Public Comments – Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comments. Mrs. Karen Walker thanked the City Council for their support of the Veteran’s Day program which was a success.

Robert Busby made a motion to adjourn. David Box seconded the motion.

All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.

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

October 29, 2024

The Council of the City of Dora, Alabama met in the Dora Municipal Building at
6:00 p.m.

Present at the meeting was Mayor Hezikiah L. Walker, Jr., George Sides, Jr., Gary
Thomas, Norman Holt and Robert Busby.

Items discussed were the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 and the Mayor/Council salary for the new term/election in 2025.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
October 24, 2024

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 Norman Holt, George Sides, Jr., Chris Edwards, Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. David Box and Randy Spears were absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5 — Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the October 10, 2024 and October 17, 2024 council meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by George Sides, Jr. to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6 – Dora Baseball Sponsorship Sign – Coach Glenn, baseball coach for Dora High School related the city could renew their sign for the baseball field for $150 (one hundred fifty and no/100). George Sides made a motion to renew the baseball sign for the City of Dora for $150 (one hundred fifty and no/100). Chris Edwards seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7 – Old Business – Buffalo Rock – George Sides made a motion to approve the three-year agreement with Buffalo Rock Company to be the exclusive beverage provider for the City of Dora. Norman Holt seconded the motion. Mayor Walker related both companies (Coca-Cola and Buffalo Rock) were contacted by him and asked to submit their service proposal and rates. Roll Call Vote: Norman Holt-YES; Chris Edwards-NO; George Sides-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-NO; Mayor Walker-YES. YES=4, NO=2. The motion carried.

Volunteer Fire Pay – Gary Thomas made a motion to increase the volunteer pay which is $5 for training and medical calls to $10 per call and the fire,/hazmat calls be increased from $10 per call to $25 per call. Norman Holt seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Gary Thomas-YES; Mayor Walker-Abstain; Norman Holt-YES; George Sides- YES; Chris Edwards-Abstain; Robert Busby-Abstain. YES=3; ABSTAIN=3. The motion carried.

Item #8 – Bill List – Norman Holt made a motion to accept the bill list dated October 23, 2024. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #9 – Police Chief Request – Chief Hall asked permission to drive his city vehicle to Gatlinburg December 5-9, 2024 to be an escort along with the SRO for the high school marching band while participating in the Christmas Parade. George Sides made a motion to approve Chief Hall to escort the band in his city vehicle to Gatlinburg and escort the band to all events they attend while there. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #10 – Magistrate Request – George Sides made a motion to approve the quote from Carter Sound Solutions for a fourteen-inch HP ProBook laptop for $969.93 (nine hundred sixty-nine and 93/100) and to also increase her email license to $276.80 (two hundred seventy-six and 80/100) per year along with virus protection for $44 annually for the device. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #11 — Resolution #9 – 2024 Golf Course Pump Station Bid – Chris Edwards made a motion to accept Resolution #9-2024 to accept the low bid of $352,105 (three hundred fifty-two thousand and no/100) for the golf course sewer pump by CD Roberts Contracting. Norman Holt seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; Norman Holt-YES; Chris Edwards-YES; George Sides-YES=6. The
motion carried.

Item #12 – Project Summary – Heritage Landing Sewer Extension and Pump Station – Chris Edwards made a motion to accept the project summary for Heritage Landing and Golf Course Pump Station as submitted by Robert Nelson. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #13 – Council Meeting (November and December) – George Sides made a motion to change the scheduled council meeting of Thursday, November 28, 2024 to Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Walker announced a work session on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6 p.m. and the Veterans Day Program is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dora Civic Center.

Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment. Marion Combs inquired about the financial responsibility the City would have in all the upcoming projects.

Item #15 – 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 17, 2024

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.

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, Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. Randy Spears was absent. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5 — Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the September 19, 2024 council meeting were reviewed. The motion was made by George Sides. to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Norman Holt. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #6 – Departmental Reports A-G – George Sides made a motion to approve the
departmental reports A-G. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion
carried.

Item #7 – Bill List – Gary Thomas made a motion to accept the bill list dated October 8, 2024. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8 – Old Business – Mayor Walker provided information received from Pyro Productions, Inc. regarding the scheduled fireworks show on July 4, 2025. This item was tabled until further information can be gathered from Byars and Wright regarding the cost of an insurance policy for the event and also more information from Pyro Productions regarding a licensed employee to shoot the show for the city in case the park director is unable to renew his license before the event to shoot the show for the city.

Item #9 – Fire Department – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Award – Chris Edwards made a motion to accept the 2024 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant in the amount of $34,795 (thirty-four thousand seven hundred ninety-five and no/100) for the purchase of Hurst Spreader, Cutter, Ram and Accessories. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. Chief Booth related the items would be purchased and then we would be reimbursed for them with the grant money. George Sides made a motion to approve the purchase of the awarded tools for $34,795 (thirty-four thousand seven hundred ninety-five and no/100). Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.

Item #10 – Fire Department Agreement – Chief Booth related that for the Fire Department to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) we must have a signed agreement with a medical director. Chris Edwards made a motion to allow Chief Adrean Booth to sign the agreement with UAB/Birmingham Regional EMS System (BREMSS)/Dr. William Ferguson to be the City of Dora Fire and Rescue’s medical director for the ALS license. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #11 – Cintas Agreement – Renewal– Norman Holt made a motion to renew the three-year agreement with Cintas for uniform services for the street department and golf course
maintenance employees. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #12 – Ordinance #11 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Derrick Ellington – First Reading- First Reading of Ordinance #11-2024-Annexation of Property of Derrick Ellington. The petition for annexation signed by Derrick Ellington and map of property was also presented.

Item #13 – Ordinance #12 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Dorothy Doaty (75 Doaty Street) – First Reading – First Reading of Ordinance #12-2024-Annexation of Property of Dorothy Doaty. The petition for annexation signed by Dorothy Doaty and map of property was also presented.

Item #14 – Ordinance #13 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Charlotte Pruitt (81 Smoot Street) – First Reading- First Reading of Ordinance #13-2024-Annexation of Property of Charlotte Pruitt. The petition for annexation signed by Charlotte Pruitt and map of property was also presented.

Item #15 – High School Parade and Veteran’s Day Program – Mayor Walker was asked to
participate in the Dora High School Homecoming Parade and represent the City of Dora. David Box made a motion to reimburse Mayor Walker $152.83 (one hundred fifty-two and 83/100) for the purchase of candy that was bought and given to the children at the Dora High School Homecoming Parade. Robert Busby seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Mrs. Karen Walker related a committee has been formed to plan a Veteran’s Day Celebration at Dora Civic Center on November 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dora High School Band, the local Boy Scouts Troops and a guest speaker from the State American Legion Organization has been contacted to participate in the event. Norman Holt made a motion to spend up to $1,000 (one thousand dollars and no/100) on refreshments, decorations and other necessary items to be purchased for the event. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #16 – Public Comments – Chief Booth commented about the East Walker Chamber of
Commerce Christmas Parade and several routes were discussed about the event.

Item #17 – Executive Session – Chris Edwards made a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal matters with the City Attorney, Jim Brakefield. Mayor Walker related that the council would not reconvene after the executive session is concluded. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried to enter into executive session.

Chris Edwards made a motion to adjourn. 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 10, 2024

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 George Sides, Jr., Gary Thomas and Mayor Walker. Absent was David Box, Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, Randy Spears and Robert Busby. There was no quorum in attendance therefore the meeting was canceled.

Regular Session Minutes of the
Council of the City of Dora, Alabama
September 19, 2024

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 Eric Tolbert. 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, Norman Holt, Chris Edwards, George Sides, Jr., Randy Spears, Gary Thomas, Robert Busby and Mayor Walker. A quorum was in attendance.

Item #5—Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the August 8,2024 and August 22, 2024
council meeting were reviewed. The 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 #6-Departmental Reports A-G – Norman Holt made a motion to approve the departmental reports A-G. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #7 – Bill List – Norman Holt made a motion to accept the bill list dated September 11, 2024. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #8 – Old Business – Mayor Walker related there was no old business with any updated
information. Chris Edwards requested the Buffalo Rock agreement be presented to the council for approval.

Item #9 – Dora High School Football Program – Reverend Coach Tolbert and Coach Steve
Woods came to thank the City of Dora, Mayor and Council for the support of the high school
programs. Norman Holt made a motion to purchase a sign for the football field in the amount of $250 (two hundred fifty and no/100). Chris Edwards seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.

Item #10 – Pay Raises – The remaining employees who had not received a pay raise earlier in the year were addressed at this time. Norman Holt made a motion to give a six percent increase to the magistrate, Merinda Pugh. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Randy Spears made a motion to approve a ten percent increase for the golf course employees to Melessa Harris, Bryan Hill, W. Peyton Johnson, Bart Washburn and a twenty-five percent increase to Savannah Vintson. Chris Edwards seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Randy Spears made a motion to approve a 42.9% increase to firefighter Trevor Edwards. David Box seconded the motion. Chris Edwards abstained. The motion carried.

George Sides made a motion to increase the volunteer firefighter call pay. The current calls that are paid at $5 (five)/incident which include medical calls and training will now be paid $10(ten)/incident. The current calls that are paid at $10(ten)/incident which include fire, hazmat calls will now be paid $25(twenty-five)/incident. David Box seconded the motion then rescinded his second. Gary Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Walker opposed the motion. The motion carried.

Mayor Walker wanted it to be noted that he would be contacting the AL Ethics Commission for their opinion regarding the council members who are volunteer firefighters voting on this item of volunteer firefighter pay.

Item #11 – Ordinance #8 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Odessa Terry (5061 Sharon Blvd) – Second Reading – The ordinance has been read and posted in the necessary locations for the required number of days. The public can be heard for comment. No comments were made. Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Ordinance #8-2024- Property Annexation of Odessa Terry (5061 Sharon Blvd). Randy Spears seconded the motion- Roll Call Vote: George Sides-YES; Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box- YES; Norman Holt-YES. Chris Edwards=YES. YES=8. The motion carried.

Item #12 – Ordinance #9 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Moses and Evelyn Terry (39 Doaty
Street) – Second Reading – The ordinance has been read and posted in the necessary locations for the required number of days. The public can be heard for comment. No comments were made. Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Ordinance #9-2024- Property Annexation of Moses and Evelyn Terry (39 Doaty Street). Gary Thomas seconded the motion- Roll Call Vote: Randy Spears-YES; Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Norman Holt-YES; Chris Edwards=YES; George Sides=YES. YES=8. The motion carried.

Item #13 – Ordinance #10 – 2024 – Property Annexation of Drummond Company Second
Reading – The ordinance has been read and posted in the necessary locations for the required number of days. The public can be heard for comment. No comments were made. Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Ordinance #10-2024- Property Annexation of Drummond Company. David Box seconded the motion- Roll Call Vote: Gary Thomas-YES; Robert Busby-YES; Mayor Walker-YES; David Box-YES; Norman Holt-YES. Chris Edwards=YES; George Sides=YES Randy Spears=YES. YES=8. The motion carried.

Item #14 – Resolution #7 – 2024 – City of Dora Transportation Plan-Fiscal Year 2025 – Norman Holt made a motion to approve Resolution #7-2024- City of Dora Transportation Plan-Fiscal Year 2025 to include repairs to various bridges, culverts and streets within our existing road network. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #15 – Fire Department Emergency Vehicle Repair – Chief Booth related the brush truck is out of service. Robert Busby made a motion to pay up to $2,000 (two thousand and no/100) for a rebuilt transmission which will have with a twelve-month warranty and to pay the tow company to take the vehicle to the shop. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #16 – Fire Department – Educational Resources – Randy Spears made a motion to approve the Fire Chief’s requested $900 (nine hundred and no/100) to be spent on fire prevention resources for community education. David Box seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #17 – Heritage Landing Sewer Extension – Contract A-Force Main Bids – Robert Nelson updated the council on the Heritage Landing sewer extension project. Randy Spears made a motion to reject the only bid received from Gillespie Construction of $2,044,260 (two million, forty-four thousand, two hundred sixty and no/100) for Heritage Landing Sewer Extension- Contract A Force Main Bids. This bid exceeded the budget. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion carried. AL Bid Law allows the City to negotiate with any contractor if only one bid is received and the bid exceeds the budget to ask them to bid on the project. Nelson Engineering contacted other contractors including Gillespie Construction and the only company that submitted a bid was B&H Contracting. Norman Holt made a motion to accept the negotiated bid of $1,437,269.25 (one million, four hundred thirty-seven thousand, two hundred sixty-nine and 25/100) from B&H Contracting contingent upon the approval of ADECA. Chris Edwards seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion passed.

Item #18 – Resolution #8 – 2024 – To Award Bid for Heritage Landing Sewer Extension –
Contract A – Sewer Force Mains – Chris Edwards made a motion to approve Resolution #8-2024 to award the bid to B&H Contracting for $1,437,269.25 (one million, four hundred thirty-seven thousand, two hundred sixty-nine and 25/100) for Contract A-Heritage Landing Sewer Extension Force Mains. Norman Holt 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; Norman Holt-YES. YES=8. All in favor and the motion carried.

Before the meeting adjourned, Randy Spears related the park director had not been included in the earlier discussion regarding pay raises and he made a motion to give the park director Chase Gant a ten percent increase in his salary to $550 (five hundred fifty and no/100)/month. Norman Holt seconded the motion. Robert Busby abstained. All in favor and the motion carried.

Item #19 – Public Comment – Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment. None was
made.

Gary Thomas made a motion to adjourn. Norman Holt seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned.