City of Flora City Council met Jan. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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 Clerk Kaci O’Dell, City Treasurer Stephanie Bailey, Building and Zoning Official Chad Bayles and Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart. City Administrator/Economic Development Director Mike Stanford was absent.
There were a few guests and a media representative in attendance.
Mayor Linda Spicer led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Jeremy Henderson offered the Invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stephen Smith, representing the Flora Tourism Committee addressed the council.
A MOTION TO APPROVE USE OF LIBRARY PARK, CITY HALL PARKING LOT AND CLOSE 100 BLOCK OF E 2ND STREET FOR SPRING FEST ON MAY 16, 2026 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; 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 JANUARY 19, 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 JANUARY 5, 2026
• APPROVE WARRANT LIST DECEMBER 31, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2026
• ACCEPT POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2025
• ACCEPT BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2025
• APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2025
• APPROVE CITY WIDE RUMMAGE SALES – MAY 15 & 16, 2026
• APPROVE CITY SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK – MAY 18-21, 2026
• APPROVE BBCHA HUNT (BLUETICK BREEDERS & COONHUNTERS ASSOCIATION) ON APRIL 21-25, 2026 AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK
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 began the meeting by congratulating the Lady Pups as they move forward in the playoffs. Next, she announced the City has received the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OLSAD) Grant, again. This is the same grant that was used to complete the Pickleball Courts. Flora was one of few in Southern Illinois to receive the grant. The City will be awarded $344,800.00, with a project total around $690,000.00. This project will include improvements and ADA accessibility to Rotary Park. Spicer wanted to thank the public for their support, especially at the public hearing that was held. She believes this helped tremendously. Spicer added that the rocket will stay.
A MOTION TO APPOINT ARRIEL DULANEY TO TOURISM BOARD (TERM TO EXPIRE: JANUARY 19, 2028) 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 APPOINT DEBBIE LAMB TO TOURISM BOARD (TERM TO EXPIRE: JANUARY 19, 2028) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
➤ Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Commissioner Jeremy Henderson had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR 2026 SWIMMING POOL STAFF WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS.
➤ Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Commissioner Phil Wiley recommended that everyone make preparations for the winter weather that is forecasted in our area, and then he presented one item for approval.
A MOTION TO PASS A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALES AGREEMENT CONFIRMATION WITH CONSTELLATION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS; SECONDED
COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
➤ Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Chief of Police Jeremy Ruger had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 26-3480, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 7 ENTITLED “REGULATION OF ELECTRIC/GAS BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS” WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS.
➤ Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher, Lewis
No – None;
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Chief Ruger stated there will be no fees charged with this ordinance, only establishing regulations to give the Police Department enforcement action.
ADJOURN
At approximately 4:40 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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