East Central Reporter

City of Flora City Council met May 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

City Clerk Kaci O'Dell administered the Oath of Office to new Police Officer Holden Clifton. Holden's mother, Joni, held the Bible as he was sworn in.

City Clerk Kaci O'Dell administered the Oath of Office to new City Treasurer Stephanie Bailey. Mayor Rick Slaughter held the Bible as she was sworn in.

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 Stephanie Bailey, Building and Zoning Official Chad Bayles and Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart. Several guests and two media representatives were also in attendance.

Mayor Rick Slaughter led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Jeremy Henderson offered the Invocation.

PUBLIC COMIVIENTS

Kristen Logan with Clay County Farm Bureau Young Leaders, was unable to attend the meeting. Mayor Slaughter read an email from Logan that listed the details of the request to use Charley Brown Park for their annual rodeo.

A MOTION TO APPROVE CLAY COUNTY FARM BUREAU YOUNG LEADERS USE OF CHARLEY BORWN PARK ON JULY 18, 2025 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; 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 MAY 5, 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:

• APPROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2025

• APPROVE PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2025

• APPROVE SCHEDULE OF BILLS FOR APRIL 16. 2025 THROUGH APRIL 29. 2025

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 one item for approval.

A MOTION TO APPOINT KARI WARREN AND JOE GILLILAND TO THE FLORA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 31, 2028, WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.

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

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

Commissioner Jeremy Henderson stated he would like to table Ordinance No. 25-3428 (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8. CHAPTER 5 FEES IN CHARLEY BROWN MEMORIAL PARK) until it can be reviewed further.

Commissioner Wiley welcomed the City's newest Police Officer. Holden Clifton. Then, Wiley went on to thank everyone involved with Spring Fest. The BBQ cook-off participants, out of town vendors, and local businesses all made the event great. He is looking forward to the event next year.

Commissioner Fehrenbacher welcomed new City Treasurer. Stephanie Bailey.

City Administrator/Economic Development Director Mike Stanford introduced Lee Beckman (Milano & Grunloh) who gave an update on current City grants. Next, Stanford had a few items to present.

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3425, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 412 E. LINCOLN, FLORA, ILLINOIS (STEPHEN J. SMITH - $100) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

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

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3426, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL GRANT AGREEMENT REGARDING LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

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

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

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A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3430, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH RUTH STREET APARTMENTS, LLC WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

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

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

Superintendent of Public Services Toby Rinehart had several items to present to council.

A MOTION TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 25-3427, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVING SALE THEREOF 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. 25-3429, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREMENTS FOR MOSQUITO SPRAYING WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.

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

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent ~ None

Not listed on the agenda, Rinehart asked council to approve seeking bids for the following three vehicles (all budgeted items):

1) 1 Ton Dump Truck - Street Department

2) 2500 Service Truck - Street Department

3) Ford Maverick - Wastewater Treatment Plant

A MOTION TO SEEK BIDS FOR THREE BUDGETED VEHICLES WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILEY.

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

No - None

Abstain - None; Absent - None

ADJOURN

At approximately 4:54 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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