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Trussville council approves proclamations, procedural changes, promotions and equipment purchases
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the council recognized three fire captain promotions, adopted proclamations honoring local volunteers and organizations, amended meeting procedures, expanded the Historical Board, declared IT phones surplus and authorized a $48,000 fire-equipment purchase; most measures passed unanimously.
The City Council of Trussville on Feb. 10 approved a slate of routine items, recognized personnel and heard committee reports.
Fire Chief Tim Shotts announced promotions for lieutenants Brandon Jones, David “Andy” Griffith and Evan Massey to captain; two of the three were present and received applause. The council adopted proclamations recognizing FBLA Week (Proclamation No. 2026-07), honoring Dr. Jeff Shelley for Board of Zoning Adjustment service (Proclamation No. 2026-08) and honoring David Fuller for service to the Industrial Development Authority (Proclamation No. 2026-09).
Councilor Kimberly Farr’s ordinance to amend the council’s order of procedures (Ordinance No. 2026-002-ADM) was adopted by unanimous vote after a motion to suspend the rules. The council also approved an ordinance expanding the Historical Board from seven to nine members (Ordinance No. 2026-004-ADM). Councilor Jim Miller moved the surplus declaration of various IT Department mobile phones (Resolution No. 2026-17), which the council approved, and Councilor Ben Horton introduced a resolution authorizing purchase of more than $48,000 in fire rescue tools and equipment from Emergency Equipment Professionals under the H-GAC cooperative (Resolution No. 2026-18); the council approved that purchase without competitive bidding for the stated procurement reasons.
Finance Director Joseph Calvert reported the city’s year-to-date net operating income through January was $8.3 million, compared with $3.8 million a year earlier. Calvert said sales tax receipts were 2.4% ahead of FY2026 budget projections and that the FY2025 audit was in its final stages.
Committee reports and announcements included the Tree Commission’s Arbor Day event on Feb. 28, Active Transportation’s greenways planning with the regional planning commission, upcoming ACTA theater shows, library programming and Parks & Recreation opening-day activities. Councilor Anderson and Superintendent Martin highlighted recent school and student achievements.
The council recessed for an executive session on trade and commerce at about 7:09 p.m., reconvened shortly before 8 p.m., and adjourned with no further public business.
