City Council

CITY OF FLORA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 131 EAST SECOND STREET May 18, 2026-4:30 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES Mayor Linda Spicer called the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Flora to order, and City Clerk Kaci O'Dell called roll. Present were Mayor Linda Spicer, Commissioner Jeremy Henderson, Commissioner Phil Wiley, Commissioner Jim Fehrenbacher and Commissioner Lacey Lewis. Others in attendance were Chief of Police Jeremy Ruger, City Administrator/Economic Development Director Mike Stanford, City Clerk Kaci O'Dell, City Treasurer Stephanie Bailey, Building and Zoning Official Chad Bayles and Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart. City Attorney Bob Coble was absent. There were several guests and two media representatives in attendance. Mayor Linda Spicer led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Jeremy Henderson offered the Invocation. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cindy Leib with First Christian Church addressed the council for a request. A MOTION TO APPROVE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE SPIRIT OF 1776 EVENT(HELD AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH)ON JUNE 14, 2026 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent- None Heather Greenwood, with Flora Rotary Club had two requests for council. A MOTION TO APPROVE USE OF THE PICKLEBALL COURTS ON JUNE 19(5:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M.) AND JUNE 20(8:00 A.M.-6:30 P.M.), 2026 FOR A TOURNAMENT AND PLACE A MEMORIAL PLAQUE ON THE PICKLEBALL COURT BATHROOMS TO HONOR CHARLIE "POKIE DOT" WORKMAN WAS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent- None May 18,2026 Page 2 Noelle Fopay, yoga instructor had a request for council. A MOTION TO APPROVE YOGA CLASSES AT THE GAZEBO AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK ON THURSDAYS AT 6:00 P.M. WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HENDERSON; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None; Abstain - None; Absent- None APPROVAL OF AGENDA A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE MAY 18, 2026, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE CITY OF FLORA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent- None CONSENT AGENDA The following items were listed under the Consent Agenda: APPROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 4, 2026 APPROVE WARRANT LIST MAY 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 14, 2026 APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT FOR APRIL 2026 ACCEPT POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL 2026 ACCEPT BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT FOR APRIL 2026 A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent- None REGULAR BUSINESS Mayor Spicer thanked everyone that helped make Spring Fest a success. Then, she announced that this week is National Public Works Week(May 17-23). The theme is "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community". Spicer stated many of our public works employees are visible to the public, but we also have many who work behind the scenes and they all are appreciated. Mayor Spicer had one item for approval. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF NIKKI GREEN TO THE TOURISM COMMITTEE(2-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE: MAY 18, 2028) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent- None May 18,2026 Page 3 Commissioner Wiley reminded residents to be prepared for large rainfalls this spring, check their sump pumps regularly, and be safe on the roads. Next, Wiley thanked everyone that attended Spring Fest; it was a major success this year. Commissioner Wiley had one item for approval. Before the vote. Commissioner Henderson commented that he would like the rate study to be posted on our website for public review. A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 26-3500, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 4 GAS RATES WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - Henderson Abstain - None; Absent- None Police Chief Ruger had one item for council approval. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FLOCK SAFETY(BUDGETED ITEM) $10,950.00 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent- None City Administrator/Economic Development Director Mike Stanford congratulated Nikki Green on her appointment to Tourism Committee and thanked her for contributing her time and work on the new and improved Community Market. The Community Market begins this Saturday, May 23^^ at Library Park. Then, Stanford had one item for approval. A MOTION TO PASS A RESOLUTION REGARDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 2(J) WATER AND SEWER RATES WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent - None Next, Stanford gave updates on various projects. Stanford will have a call tomorrow with Morgan,from Adeline Development Group to hopefully begin the close out of the Downtown Grant. Matt Johnson,from Fehr Graham will be at City Hall tomorrow to discuss progress on the new wastewater plant. SRTS (Safe Routes to School) construction has begun. The City received notice that the second round of grant money for SRTS was approved. This round will cover sidewalks from N. Stanford Rd. to N. Olive Rd. This project was proposed in 1978 when the Jr. High was built, but was never started. May 18,2026 Page 4 Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart had one item for approval. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS TO REBUILD THE CAR CORRAL LIFT STATION (BUDGETED ITEM)$38,507.00 FROM VANDEVANTER ENGINEERING WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER. > Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis No - None Abstain - None; Absent- None ADJOURN At approximately 4:58 p.m. with no further business to discuss. Mayor Spicer requested a motion to adjourn. COMMISSIONER WILEY MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS. COUNCIL MEMBERS CONCURRED AND MAYOR SPICER DECLARED SAID MEETING ADJOURNED. i O'Dut^ Kaci R. O'Dell, City Clerk Linpa J. Spi Approved by City Council on: l(;np. Ig+,