Satsuma public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a major construction contract for the GOMESA project and authorized the submission for the ALDOT Rail Highway Grade Crossing Hazard Elimination Program. The council also approved several personnel changes, including a new building inspector and a police officer's resignation. Other actions included approving $292,121.75 in bill payments and a $200 tennis team sponsorship.
- Awarded GOMESA project to McElhenney Construction Company, LLC for $1,147,1063.98 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $292,121.75 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12-02 for ALDOT Rail Highway Grade Crossing Hazard Elimination Program (Unanimous)
- Hired George Fralic as Building Inspector II effective December 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Police Officer William Brannon effective December 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Lee Crawford and Rodney Waltman to the Board of Adjustments for 3-year terms (Unanimous)
- Approved $200 sponsorship for the sHS Tennis Team (Unanimous)
- Approved fee waiver for Satsuma High School Football/Cheerleading banquet rental of Steele Creek Lodge, cleaning fee applies (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the payment of city bills and passed a resolution authorizing the State of Alabama to access the City right-of-way. The council also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 15, 2022, meeting.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $45,464.62 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12-01 to authorize State of Alabama access to City ROW (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a $500,000 line of credit and authorized the sale of two city vehicles. The council also approved budget increases for the library and payments for city bills.
- Approved $500,000 line of credit with Regions Bank (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $21,979.80 (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment to increase library appropriations for next three quarters (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-11-02 to sell Xpander and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Cpl. Bryan Mims effective November 25, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Christmas Parade throws for Mayor and Council (unanimous)
- Approved employee safety dinner for December 12, 2022 and purchase of safety cards (unanimous)
- Tabled reappointment of Rodney Waltman and Lee Crawford to Board of Adjustments for 30 days
City Council
The City Council approved a 5% salary increase for employees and awarded a sidewalk improvement contract to Parten Smith. The council also authorized the sale of a K9 unit and vehicle to the City of Semmes and approved several personnel changes.
- Approved 5% salary increase for employees (3-2)
- Approved $37,285.37 in bill payments (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Driven Engineering for ATRIP grant support (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of K9 Xpander and 2021 K9 Tahoe to City of Semmes for $40,000 or more (Unanimous)
- Awarded sidewalk improvement bid for Hartley Road and Old Highway 43 to Parten Smith (Unanimous)
- Hired Robert Giles as supernumerary firefighter effective Nov 5, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Accepted resignations of firefighter Jon Hanson and K9 handler Cpl. Robert Moore (Unanimous)
- Approved calling for multiple personnel lists from the MCPB (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council agreed to the sale of two K9 vehicles to the City of Semmes and selected a specific option for a sidewalk project. Other items, including employee pay raises and security measures, were discussed but not decided.
- Agreed to sell K9 Xpander and K9 Tahoe to City of Semmes for $40,000.00
- Approved Option 3 for sidewalk project changes presented by Civil Southeast
- Tabled discussion on employee pay raises