City Council

FLORA TOURISM The Depot – Train Room May 27th, 2026 – 5:00 pm The meeting was called to order at 5:17 pm by Stephen Smith. Committee members Present: Stephen Smith, Lacey Lewis, Arriel Dulaney, Phil Wiley, Nikki Green Absent: Dawn Wiles GUESTS: Mike Stanford Previous minutes (April 29th and May13th) were read and a motion to approve was made by Phil and seconded by Lacey. The financial report was presented, a motion to approve was made by Lacey and seconded by Phil. OLD BUSINESS Springfest: - General consensus is that the event went over well - Ryan and most of the BBQ Vendors have already agreed to next year - They want to offer bigger prizes - Do punch cards instead of wristbands - The BBQ will not be available to go, it must be ate on site. - Need to double or triple the wing amount - We did agree that we need to have more food/drink vendors available - Also need a volunteer to man the inflatables for next year and future events. NEW BUSINESS Fourth of July - 250th Anniversary Flyer is circulating - 800 shot finale - Inflatables reserved - Layout being discussed - Band - see if we can get sponsors for the band to cover the expense. 6-Dusk $3,000 - Taylor Kerney - Need to vote to approve paying - Needs a tailor and electricity - Maybe pool parking area for location - Vendors by Merchant building - All American Boy and Girl Contest - Hotdogs and Pork Burger Fundraiser $5 Also offering Drinks for additional charge - Provide Water Bottles - Need to contact Esda for directing traffic - Contacted - Email Mike about having the bathrooms opened early and to make sure we have TP, Soap, and Papertowls, Two Tables and chairs at Gazebo for Contest - Need volunteers for Inflatables, Gate Donation Collection, Shuttle Service - Arriel will send out a form for people to sign up to volunteer - Decided location for Portapotties will go by the eastside at the bowl/bleechers area.  - Going to Sell light up souvenirs - Motion made by Lacey Lewis to spend up to $500 on that 2nd by Phil Wiley. Unanimous vote in favor. Go Over Grant Application - Agreed on a couple changes to wording on the grant application Approve Receipts - Phil made a motion to approve paying receipts 2nd by Nikki Green - Unanimous vote in favor OTHER: - Shirts to be made before 4th of July - Polos with Logo - Possible have Laura Smith make them. Phil made a motion to pay up to $25.00 per shirt and Lacey Lewis second. Unanimous vote in favor Adjourn – Lacey made a motion to adjourn, Phil Seconded. Adjourned at 6:54PM Respectfully submitted, Arriel Dulaney, Tourism Secretary