City of Flora City Council met Feb. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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 Attorney Bob Coble, 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.
There were no guests and two media representatives in attendance.
Mayor Linda Spicer led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Jeremy Henderson offered the Invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE CITY OF FLORA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS.
> 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 FEBRUARY 2, 2026
• APPROVE WARRANT LIST JANUARY 30, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2026
• ACCEPT POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
• ACCEPT BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
• APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
• APPROVE BBCHA HUNT (BLUETICK BREEDERS & COONHUNTERS ASSOCIATION) ON APRIL 15-18, 2026 AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK
• APPROVE REQUEST FROM KARI THACKREY -10″^^ ANNUAL FLORA’S 6K FOR WATER – MAY 16, 2026 (6K PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS REGARDING USE OF PUBLIC STREETS)
• APPROVE FLORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO USE CHARLEY BROWN PARK ON MAY 19, 2026 FOR ACCELERATED READING CELEBRATION (RAIN DATE: MAY 20, 2026)
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes -Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
REGULAR BUSINESS
Mayor Linda Spicer had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CHRIS THOMPSON FROM TOURISM COMMITTEE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 4, 2026 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED COMMISSIONER LEWIS.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Commissioner Phil Wiley had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TEREX HI-RANGER OPTIMA HR55 BUCKET TRUCK $310,468.26 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED COMMISSIONER LEWIS.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
City Administrator/Economic Development Director Mike Stanford had a request to apply for two grants.
A MOTION TO APPROVE APPLYING FOR AN EV CHARGER GRANT AND A HVAC GRANT WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Stanford stated he has been in contact with Matt Johnson, Engineer at Fehr Graham and he will be meeting with us in the next few weeks for the new wastewater plant. Also, he has been in contact with the USDA regarding the project. Things will start moving along soon.
Building and Zoning Official Chad Bayles mentioned that the City is seeking applications for pool staff; which includes Manager, Assistant Manager and Lifeguards.
Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart had two items for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #3 (FINAL) FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 2 TO VISU-SEWER OF MISSOURI, LLC (AN INCREASE OF $14,253.25) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT #2 (FINAL) FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 2 TO VISU-SEWER OF MISSOURI, LLC ($17,736.50) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT #1 FOR UNKNOWN SERVICE LINES TO ECOWASH, LLC ($31,868.00) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Spicer requested a motion to enter in to Closed Session pursuant to (c) (5):
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
AT APPROXIMATELY 4:37 P.M., COMMISSIONER WILEY MADE A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
OPEN SESSION
At approximately 4:43 p.m.. Council entered back into Open Session.
ADJOURN
At approximately 4:44 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 FEHRENBACHER. COUNCIL MEMBERS CONCURRED AND MAYOR SPICER DECLARED SAID MEETING ADJOURNED.
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