Satsuma council approves $60,205.57 in bills, accepts two firefighter resignations and adopts General Obligation Warrant

The Satsuma City Council approved payment of $60,205.57 in bills and took several personnel and finance actions at its March 24, 2026 regular meeting.

Councilmember Jake O’Rear moved to pay the bills totaling $60,205.57; Councilmember Bert Taylor seconded and the motion carried with unanimous votes from those present. Mayor Mark Barlow presided; Councilmember Jason Skelton was absent.

The council accepted two resignations from part-time firefighters. Councilmember Randy Little moved to accept the resignation of James Miller in good standing; Councilmember Bert Taylor seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Bert Taylor then moved to accept the resignation of Brett Long in good standing; Councilmember Randy Little seconded and that motion also passed unanimously.

Council scheduled a workshop for March 31, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss employee raises, upcoming projects and other city business after a motion from Councilmember Randy Little and a second from Councilmember Bert Taylor.

On formal measures, the council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-03-03 authorizing an agreement with Big Truck Rental and Resolution 2026-03-04 authorizing an agreement with the State of Alabama. The council also moved to suspend the rules and immediately adopt Ordinance 570, the General Obligation Warrant 2026; a roll-call vote recorded yes from Councilmembers Little, O’Rear, Presnall, Taylor and Mayor Barlow; Councilmember Skelton was absent and did not vote.

The council entered an executive session at 7:18 p.m. to discuss potential litigation and matters of good name and character, reconvened at 8:03 p.m., and adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Meeting documents list the movers and seconders for motions and record all votes as unanimous among those present for the items noted.