East Central Reporter

City of Flora City Council met March 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

OPENING CEREMONIES

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 City Attorney Bob Coble, Chief of Police Jeremy Ruger, City Administrator/Economic Development Director Mike Stanford, City Clerk Kaci O'Dell, City Treasurer Kim Adair and Building, Zoning Official Chad Bayles and Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart. Two media representatives and a few guests were also in attendance.

Mayor Rick Slaughter led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Phil Wiley offered the Invocation.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Anna Rounds, Flora Chamber of Commerce had one request for approval.

A MOTION TO APPROVE FLORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO COLLECT DONATIONS AT THE GATE AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK ON JULY 4 AND 5, 2025 TO ASSIST WITH EVENT COSTS WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent – None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE MARCH 17, 2025, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE CITY OF FLORA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY.

> 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 FEBRUARY 2025

• ACCEPT BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2025

• APPROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2025

• APPROVE SCHEDULE OF BILLS FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 11, 2025

• APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2025

• ACCEPT REQUEST FROM KARI THACKREY - 9TH ANNUAL FLORA'S 6K FOR WATER - MAY 17TH, 2025 (6K participants are required to comply with the laws regarding use of public streets)

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, offered condolences to the family of Mary Anne Maxwell on behalf of the City. Mary Anne covered the City for several years and did an excellent job.

Commissioner Spicer presented one item for approval.

A MOTION TO PASS A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SIGNATORIES (REMOVING KIM ADAIR AND ADDING KYLIE HUBER) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

Commission Jeremy Henderson had several items to present for approval.

A MOTION TO APPROVE FLORA POOL HOURS AND FEES FOR THE 2025 SEASON 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 APPROVE FLORA POOL EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2025 SEASON WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent – None

A MOTION TO APPROVE WAIVING THE TENT CAMPING BAN DURING APPROVED FLORA COON CLUB HUNT DATES IN THE CHARLEY BROWN CAMP GROUND AREA AND WITHIN THE FAIRGROUNDS ($20 PER DAY, PER TENT) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

With spring storms upon us, Commissioner Wiley mentioned there is a greater possibility of power outages and encouraged anyone who needs special care to be prepared. Commissioner Wiley informed the public that anyone with a special doctor order (using oxygen or need power for any medical necessity) can submit the doctor order so we can add it to our list.

Commissioner Fehrenbacher had one item for approval.

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3415, AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS (MIKE STANFORD & TOBY RINEHART) TO CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HENDERSON; 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 several items to present.

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3413, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLORA, ILLINOIS AND LOCAL UNION NO. 702 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (EFFECTIVE: MARCH 7, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 6, 2028) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3416, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AWARDING OF BID AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR 715 W. 4TH ST, FLORA, ILLINOIS (STEPHEN SMITH - $601.25) 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 ORDINANCE NO. 25-3417, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AWARDING OF BID AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR 421 E. 3RD STREET, FLORA, ILLINOIS (TOWER DEVELOPMENT & RENTALS - $100.00) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent – None

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3418, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AWARDING OF BID AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR 203 E 8TH STREET, FLORA, ILLINOIS (KRISTY BOOTH ROBINSON - $10,075.00) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

Mr. Stanford announced the City will continue to have properties available to bid on. Information on available properties and the bidding process can be found on the city website and Mr. Bayles will be placing FOR SALE signs in the yards of the properties.

City Clerk Kaci O'Dell had one item for approval.

A MOTION TO PASS A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES (AUGUST 19, 2024 & SEPTEMBER 16, 2024) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

Building and Zoning Official Chad Bayles had a few items to present to council.

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3414, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO NIKKI GREEN (417 S. WALNUT ST.) 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 DECLARING THE JASON PAUL DAWSON REAL ESTATE AS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS (114 PARK AVENUE) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart had one item for approval.

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3419, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF FARM LEASE (3 YEARS - APRIL 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.

> Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher

No - None

ADJOURN

Abstain - None; Absent - None

At approximately 4:44 p.m. with no further business to discuss, Mayor Slaughter requested a motion to adjourn.

COMMISSIONER WILEY MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER. COUNCIL MEMBERS CONCURRED AND MAYOR SLAUGHTER DECLARED SAID MEETING ADJOURNED.

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