City of Flora City Council met July 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Rick Slaughter called the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Flora to order, and City Clerk Kaci O’Dell called roll. Present were Mayor Rick Slaughter, Commissioner Linda Spicer, Commissioner Jeremy Henderson, Commissioner Phil Wiley and Commissioner Jim Fehrenbacher.
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 and Building and Zoning Official Chad Bayles. City Treasurer Stephanie Bailey and Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart were absent. There was one guest and two media representatives in attendance.
Mayor Rick Slaughter led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Linda Spicer offered the Invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE JULY 21, 2025, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE CITY OF FLORA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None ; Absent – None
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed under the Consent Agenda:
• ACCEPT POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR JUNE 2025
• ACCEPT BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT FOR JUNE 2025
• APPROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 7, 2025
• APPROVE SCHEDULE OF BILLS FOR JULY 2, 2025 THROUGH JULY 15, 2025
• APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT FOR JUNE 2025
• APPROVE REQUEST FROM CLAY COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO USE CHARLEY BROWN PARK ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 (RAIN DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2025) – FARM SAFETY DAY
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
REGULAR BUSINESS
Mayor Slaughter had several items for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE KYLIE HUBER AS DEPUTY TREASURER (EFFECTIVE JULY 21, 2025) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
A MOTION TO PASS A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY TREASURER (STEPHANIE BAILEY) AS AUTHORIZED AGENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FLORA, ILLINOIS TO THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
A MOTION TO PASS A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL MEETING WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HENDERSON.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Commissioner Linda Spicer expressed her appreciation for everyone who helped with the flooding the City experienced on Saturday.
Commissioner Jeremy Henderson had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-3438, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLORA AND CLINT GREEN (RETROACTIVE TO MAY 1, 2025 – APRIL 30, 2026) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes – Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – Slaughter
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Commissioner Phil Wiley wanted to remind everyone about the Farmers Market. It’s free to set up and is held every Saturday through the end of September. Wiley also thanked everyone for their efforts with the flash flooding this past Saturday. Next, Commissioner Wiley wanted to remind everyone the Clay County Fair is happening this week. Please allow extra time when going; because of all the rain has made parking difficult. Parking will be allowed at Oil Belt and there will be shuttles running back and forth to the fairgrounds. He encouraged the community to attend and be safe.
Commissioner Jim Fehrenbacher echoed the previous commissioners in thanking all who assisted with the flooding.
Chief of Police Jeremy Ruger had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO DISBURSE ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND STANDARDS BOARD RETENTION FUNDS (FULLY FUNDED GRANT, NO FUNDING FROM THE CITY OF FLORA) $2,500 PER OFFICER ON JULY 25, 2025 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
City Administrator/Economic Development Director Mike Stanford had a couple of items for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-3442, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF FLORA, ILLINOIS REBEKAH S. BURGESS AT 1121 N. WORTHEY (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
The next item for approval relates to an OSLAD grant. Stanford stated if approved, this grant will be used at Rotary Park. Funds will help with the addition of ADA compliant playground equipment and walkways. Using a planning commission helps the City obtain additional points on the grant application.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-3443, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THEY CITY OF FLORA AND SCIRPDC ($2,500.00) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
Building and Zoning Official Chad Bayles had several items for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-3437, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 18 SPILLING OR DEPOSITING DEBRIS ON ROADWAYS WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes – Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-3439, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 2 AND 3 ADOPTION OF ELECTRICAL CODE WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
> Vote: Yes — Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No – None
Abstain – None; Absent – None
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