City of Flora Mayor Rick J. Slaughter | City of Flora, IL
City of Flora Mayor Rick J. Slaughter | City of Flora, IL
City of Flora City Council met June 16.
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 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 no guests. Two media representatives were in attendance.
Mayor Rick Slaughter 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 JUNE 16, 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 MAY 2025
• ACCEPT BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT FOR MAY 2025
• APPROVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2025
• APPROVE SCHEDULE OF BILLS FOR MAY 28, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2025
• APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT FOR MAY 2025
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
➤ 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 APPROVE PAYMENT NO. 1 TO KIEFFER BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR TACKITT DRIVE – 8" SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ($41,133.08) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPICER.
➤ Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No - None
Abstain - None; Absent - None
Commissioner Linda Spicer had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-3436, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BOTSCH AND ASSOCIATES, CPA'S, LLC (3 YEAR CONTRACT) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
➤ Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No - None
Abstain - None; Absent – None
Commissioner Phil Wiley thanked NAL for their sponsorship of Free Swim Sundays at the Flora Pool. Wiley then announced that on July 4th there will be numerous activities going on at Charley Brown Park and hopes the weather is favorable. Lastly, Wiley wanted to remind the community that Tourism is sponsoring a pork chop dinner. Proceeds will help pay for the fireworks show. The fundraiser will be a drive through event at Act Automotive and held on June 28th. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Anna at the Chamber of Commerce office.
City Clerk Kaci O'Dell had one item for approval.
A MOTION TO APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2025 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 two items to present to council.
A MOTION PASSING A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHARLESTON ENGINEERING, INC. AS A CONSULTANT (FY2026 HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILEY; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FEHRENBACHER.
➤ Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No - None
Abstain - None; Absent – None
A MOTION PASSING A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (IDOT) MFT FUNDS FOR OIL AND CHIPPING - $226,000.00 WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPICER; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HENDERSON.
➤ Vote: Yes - Slaughter, Spicer, Henderson, Wiley, Fehrenbacher
No - None
Abstain - None; Absent - None
ADJOURN
At approximately 4:37 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 FEHRENBACHER. COUNCIL MEMBERS CONCURRED AND MAYOR SLAUGHTER DECLARED SAID MEETING ADJOURNED.
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