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Satsuma City Council approves $59,244.72 in bills, schedules Jan. 13 workshop and OKs property purchase
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Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Satsuma City Council unanimously approved payment of $59,244.72 in city bills, agreed to sponsor the SHS tennis team for $200, scheduled a Jan. 13 workshop (including an executive session), and passed Resolution 2026-01-01 to purchase property.
The Satsuma City Council unanimously approved payment of $59,244.72 in city bills and took a series of routine actions during its Jan. 6, 2026 regular meeting at City Hall.
Mayor Mark Barlow opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and councilmembers proceeded through consent business and departmental reports before addressing several motions. Councilmember Jake O’Rear moved to authorize payment of the city’s bills in the amount of $59,244.72; Councilmember Bert Taylor seconded and the motion carried with all voting “aye.”
The council also unanimously approved a $200 sponsorship for the SHS tennis team after a motion by Councilmember Randy Little and a second by Councilmember Jason Skelton.
Mayor Barlow proposed a workshop on Jan. 13, 2026 to review finances, programs, equipment reports and other city business; the mayor said an executive session would be needed to discuss personnel matters concerning employee character and related items. Councilmember Jason Skelton moved to schedule the workshop (Councilmember Jake O’Rear seconded); the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Shirley Presnall asked that the Satsuma Community Garden be added to the workshop agenda.
Near the end of the meeting the council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-01-01, authorizing the purchase of property after a motion by Councilmember Skelton and a second by Councilmember Taylor.
The council adjourned at 7:09 p.m.