Satsuma public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. They also approved payment of $92,703.09 in outstanding bills and moved the March 17, 2026 council meeting to March 24, 2026. An executive session was authorized to discuss possible litigation, and the police vehicle purchase resolution was tabled.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $92,703.09 bills (unanimous)
• Approved moving March 17, 2026 council meeting to March 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss possible litigation (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-12-04 Purchasing Police Vehicles (motion withdrawn)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a line of credit renewal with Regions Bank. It also approved payment of $51,081.21 in bills, awarded the bid for containers at the trash ramp, and adopted a resolution to intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller Use Tax litigation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved payment of $51,081.21 in bills (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for containers at the trash ramp (unanimous)
• Renewed line of credit with Regions Bank (unanimous)
• Authorized city to intervene as defendant in Simplified Seller Use Tax litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved payment of $67,956.23 in city bills and several community sponsorships and donations. It also approved hiring a new firefighter and an office assistant, purchased throws for the Christmas Parade, and authorized safety bonuses for employees. Finally, the council adopted Resolution 2025-11-13, an agreement with Neumo. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved payment of $67,956.23 bills (unanimous)
• Approved $500 sponsorship of Satsuma High School Baseball (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 donation to Blue Sleigh (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Paul Martell as a firefighter (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Ashton Black as an Office Assistant I (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 purchase of throws for the Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 safety bonuses for all employees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-13 – agreement with Neumo (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously elected Councilmember Randy Little as Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting agenda was approved without dissent. Ordinance 357-04 establishing council rules of procedure was adopted unanimously. A series of resolutions appointing the city attorney, police chief, fire chief and other officials were all adopted unanimously.

• Nominated and elected Councilmember Randy Little as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 357-04 establishing council rules of procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-01 ratifying municipal fund depositories (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-02 appointing City Attorney Jay Minus (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-05 appointing Police Chief Troy Willcutt (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-06 appointing Fire Chief Michael Caldwell (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to retain all other administrative personnel in their duties (unanimous)

City Council

The Satsuma City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. They scheduled a community workshop for November 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. and approved payment of $40,688.55 in outstanding bills. The council also adopted three resolutions to seek state transportation funding, use Rebuild Alabama funds for a Service Road paving project, and apply for a SARPC 5310 grant.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Scheduled workshop on Nov 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimously)
• Approved payment of $40,688.55 bills (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-10 to apply for ATRIP‑II funding (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-11 to use Rebuild Alabama funds for Service Road paving (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11-12 to apply for SARPC 5310 Grant (unanimously)

City Council

The Satsuma City Council unanimously approved payment of $77,208.44 in bills. It also accepted the resignations of Office Assistant III Morgan Waller and Corporal Mark Strong, and approved Spencer Overton’s move from full‑time to part‑time firefighter. Agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved payment of $77,208.44 bills (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Morgan Waller, Office Assistant III (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Mark Strong, Corporal (unanimous)
• Approved Spencer Overton’s change to part‑time firefighter (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 workshop minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met in a workshop session on October 20, 2025, to review an organizational meeting, order of procedure, upcoming projects, a National League of Cities trip, and committee matters. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The session adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 16 and September 23. It also approved payment of $40,747.26 in bills and a $459 purchase of a Homecoming advertisement. Ordinance 569, establishing a curfew for youth during Satsuma High School Homecoming Week, was adopted, and Resolution 2025-10-01 to close the American Rescue bank account was approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $40,747.26 bills (unanimous)
• Approved $459 Homecoming ad purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 569 – youth curfew for Homecoming week (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10-01 to close American Rescue bank account (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-09-03 for the FY26 budget. They also adopted Resolution 2025-09-04 modifying grant award CZM-306-25-1 for the Gunnison Creek Kayak Boat Launch. An organizational workshop was scheduled for October 20, 2025, and a public hearing for the 5310 Grant was set for October 21, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved FY26 budget (Resolution 2025-09-03) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09-04 modifying grant award CZM-306-25-1 – unanimous among those present
• Scheduled organizational workshop for Oct 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Set public hearing for Oct 21, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. for the 5310 Grant
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

City Council

The Satsuma City Council approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and a special budget meeting. It also approved payments of $105,403.50, $650.00 for municipal dinner gifts, and $250.00 to sponsor the high school softball team. The council introduced Ordinance 569 establishing a youth curfew during Homecoming Week.

• Approved agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved September 9, 2025 workshop minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved special meeting on September 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $105,403.50 (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved purchase of municipal dinner gifts for $650.00 (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved sponsorship of Satsuma High School softball for $250.00 (unanimous aye vote)
• Introduced Ordinance 569 – youth curfew during Homecoming Week (unanimous aye vote)

City Council

The council met in a workshop session on September 9, 2025, reviewed agenda items such as the FY26 budget, property insurance, and city road issues, but the minutes record no approvals, denials, or votes on any item. The session was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 570, annexing the property at 0 Williams Avenue into Satsuma. It also approved payment of $37,291.45 in city bills, a $1,000 sponsorship for the Alabama Bass Federation tournament, and $100 per student for a Washington D.C. trip. A resolution to support the Rebuild Alabama effort was approved, while a youth curfew ordinance was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $100 per student for Washington D.C. trip (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $37,291.45 in city bills (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Alabama Bass Federation tournament (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 570 annexing 0 Williams Avenue property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09-02 Rebuild Alabama (unanimous)

City Council

The Satsuma City Council approved Resolution 2025-09-01 to canvass the August 26, 2025 municipal election results. The motion was made by Councilmember Reese, seconded by Councilmember Skelton, and all members voted aye. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-09-01 "Canvassing Election Results" (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

City Council

The council waived permit fees for the Lions Club wheelchair ramp. It approved payment of $84,240.65 for municipal bills and a $6,500 drainage repair on I-65 Service Road. The council also set a FY26 budget workshop for September 9, 2025 and a public hearing on the Jessie Knight annexation for September 2, 2025. Two items – sponsoring the Alabama Bass Federation tournament and a donation to the Satsuma High School Close‑Up program – were tabled.

• Waived permit fees for Lions Club wheelchair ramp (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $84,240.65 in municipal bills (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 drainage repair on I‑65 Service Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY26 budget workshop for September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Scheduled public hearing on Jessie Knight annexation for September 2, 2025 at 6:25
• Tabled discussion of Alabama Bass Federation tournament sponsorship (until workshop)
• Tabled donation to Satsuma High School Close‑Up program (until next meeting)

City Council

The council voted to deny the request to change the zoning of 134 Dewitt Ave from R‑1 to R‑4. It also approved payment of city bills totaling $72,461.06, sponsorship of the Satsuma High School football team ($1,250) and the city golf team ($600), and adopted the FY26 holiday and council meeting schedules. Several resolutions and an ordinance for a severe‑weather sales‑tax holiday were unanimously approved.

• Denied rezoning of 134 Dewitt Ave (R‑1 to R‑4)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $72,461.06
• Approved sponsorship of Satsuma High School football team ($1,250)
• Approved sponsorship of Satsuma Golf Team ($600)
• Approved FY26 holiday schedule
• Approved FY26 council meeting schedule (change Feb 16 to Feb 24)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08-01 – Hold Harmless Agreement with Mobile County
• Approved Ordinance 568 – Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

City Council

The Satsuma City Council unanimously approved several items, including payment of $97,894.81 in bills, conference attendance for two staff members, and the hiring of Police Officer Lue Sullivan II. Councilmembers also approved the purchase of chairs for the council room and set a public hearing for rezoning 134 Dewitt Ave. Discussion of roads and drainage projects was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved payment of $97,894.81 bills (unanimous)
• Approved $1,300 attendance for Morgan Waller at Alabama Municipal Court Conference (unanimous)
• Approved $1,300 attendance for Brittany Allen at Alabama Municipal Court Conference (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Police Officer Lue Sullivan II (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of chairs for council room ($5,335.30) (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on rezoning 134 Dewitt Ave. (R-1 to R-4) for Aug 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of roads/drainage projects with Improvement Funds until next meeting
• Approved executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The Satsuma City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 17 minutes. It authorized payment of $69,100.25 in outstanding bills and approved an amendment to the lights‑use agreement for the city ball field. The council also elected officials to the mayor and place seats, adopted an amendment to the stop‑sign ordinance, and authorized an executive‑session discussion.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• June 17 minutes approved unanimously
• Payment of $69,100.25 in bills approved unanimously
• Amendment of lights‑use agreement for City Ball Field approved unanimously
• Resolution electing Mayor to office approved unanimously
• Resolution electing Place 1 to office approved unanimously
• Resolution electing Place 3 to office approved unanimously
• Ordinance 477-6 amending Stop Sign Ordinance approved unanimously

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved payment of outstanding bills totaling $83,599.12. They also approved Jackie Cothran’s retirement effective June 30, a $500 sponsorship of the We Love Satsuma event, and an upgrade to the City Hall printer. A resolution establishing compensation for the absentee manager of municipal elections was adopted, and the council decided to repair the culvert on North Oak Drive and the I‑65 Service Road.

• Approved payment of bills $83,599.12 (unanimous)
• Accepted Jackie Cothran’s retirement effective June 30 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 sponsorship of We Love Satsuma (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of City Hall printer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06-01 establishing compensation for absentee election manager (unanimous)
• Decided to repair culvert on North Oak Dr/I‑65 Service Rd (unanimous)
• Discussed and favored rescue boat lift at Steele Creek launch; bids to be advertised (unanimous support)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved several items, all by unanimous vote. It authorized payment of $73,393.84 in city bills, funded a police chief conference attendance costing $1,183.68, and approved road resurfacing and patching funds totaling $40,850.00. The council also amended chapel rental pricing, purchased lawn equipment for $1,030.00, and adopted Ordinance 567 establishing a joint purchasing agreement with Mobile County.

• Approved payment of $73,393.84 in city bills (unanimous)
• Approved Police Chief Willcutt's attendance at 2025 Summer Conference ($1,183.68) (unanimous)
• Approved resurfacing and patching roads ($8,550.00 garbage, $22,800.00 4 & 5 cent, $9,500.00 other funds) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapel Rental Pricing (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of lawn equipment for Sanitation Department ($1,030.00) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 567 – Joint Purchasing Agreement with Mobile County (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously appointed Troy Willcutt as the city’s police chief and Judy Callen to the Satsuma Library Board. They also approved $98,964.51 in bill payments, hired Griffin Weaver as an Equipment Operator I, and adopted a 5% pay increase for library staff. Additional actions included approving a rental policy change for the Wright Park pavilion and purchasing a power rake ($11,220.06) and a drone with accessories ($20,000). All votes were recorded as “aye” with no opposition.

• Appointed Troy Willcutt as Police Chief (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Judy Callen to the Satsuma Library Board (unanimous aye)
• Approved payment of $98,964.51 in bills (unanimous aye)
• Approved hiring Griffin Weaver as Equipment Operator I (unanimous aye)
• Approved 5% pay increase for Satsuma Public Library ($929.04) (unanimous aye)
• Approved amended rental policy for Wright Park pavilion (unanimous aye)
• Approved purchase of power rake for Public Works ($11,220.06) (unanimous aye)
• Approved purchase of drone and accessories ($20,000) (unanimous aye)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and several financial items including $108,112.83 in bill payments, a $1,600 recycling event, website upgrades, a $6,000 court server, and a $4,800 forensic audit. A 5% across‑the‑board employee raise passed with one dissenting vote. The council denied a public hearing on a rezoning request (R‑1 to M‑1) and tabled rental policy changes for Wright Park pavilion and Steele Creek Lodge. Numerous appointments and ordinances were also adopted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $108,112.83 bill payments (unanimous)
• Approved $1,600 recycling event (unanimous)
• Approved website upgrades $5,500‑$6,200 (unanimous)
• Approved 5% employee raise (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved $6,000 court server purchase (unanimous)
• Denied public hearing on rezoning R‑1 to M‑1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tracy Robertson to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)

City Council

The Satsuma City Council met on April 22, 2025 in a workshop session at City Hall. Council members and staff discussed items such as employee raises, promotions, equipment needs, website upgrades, a clean‑up event, a back‑to‑school sales tax, board reappointments, an audit, bonds, a planning board meeting, and a water and sewer project. The minutes record no votes, approvals, or other formal decisions on any agenda item. The session was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The council approved several items, including a fee waiver for a local baseball banquet, payment of $91,511.29 in city bills, and the hiring of Benjamin Moses as a police officer. They also selected voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities and approved the meeting agenda and minutes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Steele Creek Lodge banquet (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $91,511.29 in city bills (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Benjamin Moses as police officer (unanimous)
• Approved selection of voting delegates for Alabama League of Municipalities (unanimous)

City Council

The Satsuma City Council approved several items, including payment of $85,156.94 in bills, scheduling a workshop on April 22, and funding a conference attendance for the building inspector. They also approved hiring Civil Southeast LLC for TAP sidewalk engineering and awarded Pine City Contracting the South Service Road Improvements contract. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved payment of $85,156.94 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling of a workshop on April 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved $1,300 conference attendance for George Fralic (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Civil Southeast LLC for TAP sidewalk engineering services (unanimous)
• Awarded Pine City Contracting, LLC the South Service Road Improvements contract (unanimous)