City Council
Regular MeetingFlora, IL · September 17, 2025
Minutes
FLORA TOURISM
The Depot – Train Room
September 17th, 2025 – 5:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Vice President Lacey Lewis. Committee
members Present: Lacey Lewis, Chris Thompson, Anna Rounds, Phil Wiley and Stephen Smith
(by phone). Absent: Jen Henson,
Previous minutes were read and a motion to approve was made by Phil and seconded by
Lacey.
The financial report was tabled at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Expenses: A motion to approve $1175 to Wild Rose Boutique for inflatables was made by Phil
and seconded by Lacey. A motion to approve $227.71 to reimburse Chris Thompson for games
was made by Lacey and seconded by Phil. A motion to approve $1500 to Thomas Borders for
“Monkey Business” monster truck was made by Phil and seconded by Chris. A motion to
approve $619.71 to reimburse Stephen Smith for sample glasses was made by Anna and
seconded by Chris.
Ford Town: Discussion was made to try and get a police escort to bring in Monkey Business as
well as for when he leaves. Misc. discussion was made on who will be available to help the days
of, what is still needed from the city in regards to water and electric, discussion regarding food
trucks, and misc. Sponsorship signs and placements.
OTHER:
Adjourn – Adjourned at 6:30 PM with a motion made by Lacey and seconded by Chris.
Respectfully submitted,
Anna Rounds, Tourism Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
FLORA TOURISM COMMITTEE
Location: Flora Depot
223 W. Railroad St., Flora, IL 62839
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL
II. REVIEW AND ACCEPT MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING
III. TREASURER’S REPORT
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
--Discuss Ford Town
-Approve $1175.00 to Wild Rose Boutique (Inflatables)
-Approve $227.71 to reimburse Chris Thompson for games
-Approve $1500 to Thomas Borders for “Monkey Business” Monster Truck
-Approve $619.71 to reimburse Stephen Smith for sample glasses
VI. OPEN
VII. ADJOURN
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