Salisbury public meetings in 2025

Work Session

The City Council reached consensus to move forward with three ordinances: accepting a $1,500 Bless Our Children donation for Santa's Winter Wonderland, accepting a $2,000 mini-grant for the SWIFT Team's transportation voucher program, and closing portions of Royal, West Vine, and Center streets for Tidal Health. Council also discussed returning to weekly meetings with separate work and legislative sessions and agreed to explore changes. The FY 2025 financial audit received a clean opinion with no material weaknesses.

• Consensus to advance budget amendment accepting $1,500 Bless Our Children donation for Santa's Winter Wonderland
• Consensus to advance ordinance accepting $2,000 Community Foundation mini-grant for SWIFT Team transportation vouchers
• Consensus to advance ordinance closing portions of Royal Street, West Vine Street, and Center Street for Tidal Health campus
• Consensus to explore returning to weekly City Council meetings with separate Work Sessions and Legislative Sessions

Legislative Session

The City Council approved a charter amendment to raise maximum fines for certain violations and passed several committee appointments. The council also approved a labor code amendment and accepted grant funds for the North Prong Park Project.

• Approved Charter Amendment Resolution No. 2025-3 to increase maximum fines for misdemeanors and municipal infractions from $1,000 to $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2966 amending the Labor Code regarding collective bargaining and arbitration (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2967 to accept Department of Natural Resources grant funds for the North Prong Park Project (5-0)
• Approved bid ITB A-26-114 for Police Safety System (5-0)
• Appointed Kyshir Johnson to the Youth Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Khalil Griffin to the Youth Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Karen Earp to the Youth Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Kimber to the Human Rights Advisory Committee (5-0)

Legislative Session

The City Council met for a special legislative session and reached a consensus to accept the FY25 financial audit. No other substantive legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted legislative agenda (5-0)
• Accepted FY25 financial audit (consensus)

Work Session

The City Council held a work session to review updates from the Parks Committee and the Salisbury Zoo Commission. The Parks Committee presented proposals for sensory trails and adaptive recreation, while the Zoo Commission discussed its history and a proposal to rename itself the Salisbury Zoo Foundation.

• Parks Committee proposed sensory trails and expanded adaptive recreation opportunities
• Salisbury Zoo Commission proposed renaming itself the Salisbury Zoo Foundation

Legislative Session

The council approved five infrastructure bids totaling over $5.1 million for water tank recoating, a water main extension, well rehabilitations, and new trucks. It also adopted the consent agenda, passed a budget amendment for water tank maintenance, and gave first reading to a labor code amendment and a grant acceptance for the North Prong Park project. Council reorganized by electing Angela Blake as president and April Jackson as vice president.

• Elected Angela Blake as council president (3-2)
• Elected April Jackson as council vice president (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including nine sets of meeting minutes (4-0, Holland abstained)
• Approved ITB 26-105 elevated water tank recoating at Salisbury University ($546,700, 5-0)
• Approved ITB 26-102 Naylor Mill water extension construction ($3,968,555, 5-0)
• Approved ITB 26-108 Park Well 8 and 18 rehabilitations ($149,475, 5-0)
• Approved ITB 26-118 two Ford F350 trucks and ITB 26-119 one dump truck (total $447,590, 5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2965 budget amendment for elevated water tank maintenance (5-0); gave first reading to Ordinance 2966 labor code amendment and Ordinance 2967 North Prong Park grant acceptance (both 5-0)

Work Session

The council reached consensus on three items: proceeding with the North Prong Park grant resolution, adopting R10A zoning for the N. Schumaker Dr. annexation, and limiting the labor code amendment to timeline and definitional changes only. Discussions on gas blower regulations and chronic dog barking were held without formal action. Public comments addressed homelessness, labor contracts, noise, and park development.

• Consensus to move forward with $500K North Prong Park grant resolution
• Consensus to proceed with R10A zoning for N. Schumaker Dr. annexation
• Consensus to limit labor code amendment to bargaining timeline and minor definition changes
• Discussed but no decision on gas blower hours regulation
• Discussed but no action on chronic dog barking enforcement

Legislative Session

The City Council approved several budget amendments, including additional funds for Waterside Park and water tank maintenance. The council also passed two charter amendments regarding city administration and procurement roles and appointed three members to advisory committees.

• Approved $165,000 transfer from surplus for Waterside Park Project (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Elevated Water Tank Maintenance (4-0)
• Approved Charter Amendment to update Procurement Department chain of command (4-0)
• Approved Charter Amendment to update City Administrator and Deputy Administrator roles (4-0)
• Approved bids for Waterside Park bathrooms/pavilion, Woodcock Park equipment, Motorola radios, and AED monitors (4-0)
• Appointed Moses Nwakwuo to Youth Development Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Sarah Yamakawa to Sustainability Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Boni Rychener to Human Rights Advisory Committee (4-0)

Work Session

The council discussed the potential acquisition of 112 W Main Street (former City Hall) for the Information Systems department using bond reallocation. Fire Chief presented quarterly stats showing a 5.1% increase in calls with unchanged staffing. No formal votes were taken during the work session.

• Discussed potential purchase of 112 W Main Street for IS dept. via bond reallocation
• Heard SFD quarterly report: 5.1% call increase, 26 cardiac survivors, $7.3M EMS billing

Legislative Session

The City Council approved several budget amendments for public safety equipment, the Truitt Street Community Center, and the Waterside Park Project. The Council also appointed seven members to the Salisbury Planning Commission and approved the closure of a portion of Burton Street.

• Appointed David Chiddenton, Susan Rall, Latonia Ayscue, and Michael Piorunski to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Anthony Dickerson and Lynne Bratten to Planning Commission (3-1)
• Appointed Matt Drew to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Truitt Street Community Center expansion (4-0)
• Approved abandonment of a portion of Burton Street east of Delaware Avenue (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for police radios, fire radios, and AED heart monitors (4-0)
• Updated the Department of Infrastructure and Development chain of command (4-0)
• Authorized $165,000 transfer from surplus for Waterside Park Project (4-0)

Work Session

The city council gave consensus to move forward with three budget amendments: adding omitted grants to the FY26 budget with no city contribution increase, approving $165,000 from surplus for the Waterside Park project, and adding $75,000 from lawsuit interest for Salisbury University water tower maintenance. Council also heard the 2025 annual report from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

• Consensus to advance Schedule C amendment of Ordinance 2935 (adds omitted grants, no increase in city contribution)
• Consensus to advance budget amendment adding $165,000 from surplus for Waterside Park project
• Consensus to advance budget amendment adding $75,000 from lawsuit interest for water tower maintenance at Salisbury University
• Received 2025 Annual Report from Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (no vote taken)

Legislative Session

The City Council, with three members present, approved first readings of two charter amendments, a street closure, a public safety equipment budget amendment, and an infrastructure chain-of-command update, all by 3-0 votes. A proposed ordinance authorizing up to $18 million in refunding bonds for the Villages of Aydelotte Farm project was tabled for more information, with a new deadline of November 24 Work Session. The council also awarded bids for property/records storage and pump station pumps.

• Adopted legislative agenda as presented (3-0)
• Awarded bids ITB 26-111 (property/records storage) and ITB 26-112 (pump station pumps) (3-0)
• Approved Charter Amendment Resolution 2025-1 updating procurement chain of command, first reading (3-0)
• Approved Charter Amendment Resolution 2025-2 clarifying City Administrator roles, first reading (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2958 abandoning a portion of Burton Street, first reading (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2960 budget amendment for police radios, fire radios, AED monitors, and records system, first reading (3-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2961 ($18M refunding bonds for Aydelotte Farm) for more information; set for November 24 Work Session (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2962 updating Infrastructure and Development chain of command, first reading (3-0)

Work Session

The City Council gave consensus to move forward with several items during an October 6 work session, including a charter amendment clarifying city administrator roles, a resolution updating maximum fines for misdemeanors, an ordinance authorizing up to $18 million in refunding bonds for the Villages of Aydelotte Farm project, and a $511,660 lease for public safety equipment. Council also discussed potential riverwalk railings and changes to the Housing First program, agreeing to research options and bring back a presentation.

• Gave consensus to move forward with charter amendment updating procurement chain of command
• Gave consensus to move forward with charter amendment clarifying City Administrator, Deputy, and Assistant roles
• Gave consensus to move forward with Lot 10 Subrecipient Agreement
• Gave consensus to move forward with updating SC5-1 to increase maximum fines for misdemeanors and municipal infractions
• Gave consensus to move forward with ordinance authorizing up to $18M in refunding bonds for Villages of Aydelotte Farm project
• Gave consensus to move forward with ordinance updating Department of Infrastructure and Development chain of command
• Gave consensus to move forward with ordinance to lease $511,660 for public safety equipment, including radios and AEDs
• Gave consensus to research options for downtown riverwalk safety railing

Legislative Session

The City Council approved the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code and a budget amendment for the Truitt Street Community Center expansion. The council also approved a bid for pedestrian bridge repairs and filled two commission appointments.

• Approved adoption of International Property Maintenance Code (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Truitt Street Community Center expansion (5-0)
• Approved bid ITB 26-107 for Lot 16 Pedestrian Bridge Repairs (5-0)
• Appointed Harvey Evans to the Historic District Commission (5-0)
• Re-appointed Thashana McKinney to the Youth Development Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved manufacturing exemption for Delmarva Printing & Design (5-0)
• Swore in Nick Rice as City Administrator

Work Session

City Council voted to table a 12.465-acre annexation for a townhome project. Council reached consensus to move forward with a Burton Street closure and a budget correction for the Truitt Street Community Center expansion.

• Tabled annexation of 12.465-acre parcel on N. Schumaker Dr. (5-0)
• Consensus to move forward with ordinance to close 14,047 sq. ft. of Burton Street
• Consensus to move forward with budget correction for Truitt Street Community Center expansion
• Confirmed Councilwoman Jackson and Councilwoman Blake switch on Youth Development Advisory Board
• Appointed Councilwoman Dashiell to the T.R.U.T.H Committee
• Appointed President Doughty as city representative for the Tri-County Council

Legislative Session

The Salisbury City Council approved five ordinances on second reading, including budget amendments for union negotiations and lawsuit funds, and adopted the International Property Maintenance Code on first reading. The Council also tabled a bid for a water tank recoating project.

• Adopted legislative agenda (5-0)
• Tabled ITB 26-105 Elevated Water Tank Recoating (5-0)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus for police vehicles and equipment (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Horton to Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Union Negotiations (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Lawsuit Funds (5-0)
• Approved Drug Court Grant (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment for North Prong Park (5-0)

Work Session

The City Council reached consensus to move forward with a charter amendment to increase maximum fines for misdemeanors and municipal infractions. The Council also agreed to move forward with an ordinance adding the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code to the city code.

• Consensus reached to move forward with charter amendment to increase maximum fines for misdemeanors and municipal infractions
• Consensus reached to move forward with ordinance adding 2021 International Property Maintenance Code to Title 15 of City Code
• Tabled discussion on Boards and Commissions

Legislative Session

The Salisbury City Council, with three members present, approved resolutions to reappoint Margaret Lawson to the Historic District Commission and to hire Cohen Law Group for cable franchise renewal consulting. Two ordinances received first readings: one to accept a drug court grant for police overtime reimbursement and another to authorize funds for North Prong Park land acquisition. No second readings could proceed due to insufficient attendance. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes, was also approved.

• Approved Resolution 3422 reappointing Margaret Lawson to the Historic District Commission (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 3423 appointing Cohen Law Group for cable franchise renewal consulting (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2954 (first reading) to accept drug court grant funds for police overtime (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2955 (first reading) to appropriate funds for North Prong Park land acquisition (3-0)
• Adopted legislative agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from three work sessions (3-0)

Work Session

The City Council gave consensus to move several items to Legislative Session, including a budget amendment reallocating funds for the North Prong Park project, annexation of 0.87 acres on Gordy Road, and annexation of 14.88 acres on Johnson Road for 148 townhomes. No formal votes were taken; all decisions are procedural approvals to advance. Public comment included calls for an affordable housing code and support for the park project.

• Consensus to advance franchise fee consulting contract with Cohen Law Group and CBG Communications
• Consensus to advance annexation of 0.87 acres on Gordy Road (Aydelotte Farms PRD)
• Consensus to advance annexation of 14.88 acres on Johnson Road for 148 townhomes
• Consensus to advance $5,000 Drug Court grant renewal
• Consensus to advance budget amendment transferring funds to 337 Lake Street for North Prong Park

Legislative Session

The City Council approved four ordinances during the August 25 legislative session. They adopted an amendment to increase an opioid response grant by $81,300 for the Salisbury Fire Department, accepted $150,000 in equitable sharing funds from the dissolved narcotics task force, and approved first readings of budget amendments for union negotiations and PFAS lawsuit settlement proceeds. The consent agenda, including several meeting minutes and manufacturing tax exemptions, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and manufacturing tax exemptions (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2950: amended opioid response grant from $542,000 to $623,300 for Salisbury Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2951: accepted $150,000 in equitable sharing funds from dissolved Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2952: budget amendment for FY2026 union negotiations covering multiple funds (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2953: budget amendment to transfer PFAS settlement proceeds from water sewer fund to capital project fund (4-0)

Work Session

The City Council reached consensus to advance two budget amendments: one reallocating $2 million in anticipated PFAS lawsuit proceeds from the Water Sewer Fund to the Capital Project Fund and shifting $1.5 million in projects, and another covering $1,336,784 in unbudgeted union wage increases from reopened negotiations. Council also heard presentations on the Adopt-A-Road program and a water and sewer financial overview showing a $3 million negative unrestricted balance and $93 million in projected capital needs.

• Advanced ordinance to reallocate $2M PFAS lawsuit proceeds to Water Sewer Capital Project Fund, shifting $1.5M in project funding (consensus)
• Advanced ordinance to amend FY26 budget for $1,336,784 in unbudgeted union wage increases from wage reopener negotiations (consensus)

Legislative Session

The City Council approved the creation of a Salisbury Planning Commission independent from Wicomico County. The council also approved several grant funds, bid awards, and committee appointments.

• Approved Ordinance 2949 creating an independent Salisbury Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2947 requiring Fire Marshal permits for ground-based sparkling device sales (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2950 increasing MOOR ORF Opioid Grant from $542,000 to $623,300 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2951 to appropriate $150,000 in Equitable Sharing Funds (4-0)
• Approved $500 donation for Anne Street Village garden planting (4-0)
• Approved Award of Bids for 457(b) administration, construction services, and water main extension (4-0)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus for intubation cameras and ballistic/trauma panels (4-0)
• Appointed members to Bicycle & Pedestrian, Disability, Public Art, and Youth Development committees (4-0)

Work Session

The City Council reached consensus to advance two ordinances to the Legislative Session regarding a state opioid grant and police storage funds. The session included a midyear update from the Fire Department and a discussion on housing shortages and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Consensus to move MOOR ORF Opioid Grant Amendment ($623,300) to Legislative Session
• Consensus to move request for $150,000 in equitable sharing funds for police storage systems to Legislative Session

Legislative Session

The Salisbury City Council voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the Pohanka 2 Annexation (Chestnut Way) via Resolution No. 3412, after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved four ordinances: accepting BJAG grant funding for police cameras (2946), amending fire prevention code for sparkler permits (2947, first reading), accepting a $500 community grant for Anne Street Village garden (2948, first reading), and creating a new independent Salisbury Planning Commission (2949, first reading). All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted legislative agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3412 for Pohanka 2 Annexation (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2946 accepting BJAG grant for camera equipment (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2947 amending fire prevention code for sparkler permits (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2948 accepting $500 community grant for Anne Street Village garden (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2949 creating independent Salisbury Planning Commission (4-0)

Work Session

The City Council gave consensus to move forward three ordinances: updating the fire prevention code to align with state regulations, a $500 Community Needs Grant for Anne Street Village, and forming a new Salisbury Planning Commission with residency requirements. The Planning Commission ordinance will proceed to the next legislative session with at least three members from inside city limits and the rest from 21801/21804 zip codes. Council also discussed the Lot 10 subrecipient agreement but took no action, directing staff to continue refining terms. No formal votes were recorded; all decisions were by consensus.

• Consensus to advance ordinance updating fire prevention code permit language for consumer fireworks to 'ground-based sparkling devices'
• Consensus to advance $500 Community Needs Grant for Anne Street Village to plant vegetables and herbs in downtown flowerpots
• Consensus to advance ordinance establishing Salisbury Planning Commission with membership requiring at least three city residents and remaining from 21801/21804 zip codes

Legislative Session

The Salisbury City Council voted 5-0 to award five bids for citywide pavement resurfacing, concrete repair, sewer line cleaning, ambulances, and a sanitation truck. Three budget ordinances were also approved: increasing attorney fees for special counsel, funding the Naylor Mill water main extension, and accepting a BJAG grant for camera equipment. Additionally, the council appointed Stephen Feliciano to the Election Board and reappointed Jeanna Mears to the Friends of Poplar Hill Board. The public hearing was rescheduled to the next meeting.

• Awarded bids for pavement resurfacing, concrete repair, sewer cleaning, ambulances, and sanitation truck (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2944: budget amendment for legal services (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2945: budget amendment for Naylor Mill water main extension (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2946: acceptance of BJAG grant for camera equipment (5-0)
• Appointed Stephen Feliciano to Election Board per Resolution 3415 (5-0)
• Reappointed Jeanna Mears to Friends of Poplar Hill Board per Resolution 3416 (5-0)
• Declared two service weapons surplus (5-0)
• Adopted legislative agenda with public hearing postponed (5-0)

Work Session

The City Council held a work session with no votes or final decisions. Presentations included an annexation proposal for a 124.65-acre parcel on N. Schumaker Drive to allow 60 townhomes, and discussion of creating a standalone Salisbury Planning Commission after separating from the joint city-county commission. Public comment and farewells to outgoing City Administrator Andy Kitzrow rounded out the session.

Legislative Session

The City Council approved the annexation of two parcels of land for Pohanka Kia and established a new Adopt-A-Road program. The council also granted Enterprise Zone eligibility to three properties and approved budget amendments for legal services and water infrastructure.

• Approved annexation of 2.954 acres for Pine Way - Pohanka Kia (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading for annexation of 5.280 acres for Chestnut Way - Pohanka Kia (5-0)
• Established City of Salisbury Adopt-A-Road Program (5-0)
• Approved Enterprise Zone eligibility for 200 Cypress St, 1610 Westwood Dr, and 1630 Westwood Dr (5-0 each)
• Approved budget amendment for Special Counsel attorney fees (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Naylor Mill water main extension (5-0)
• Approved gas franchise agreement amending Title 5 of City Code (5-0)
• Confirmed authority to execute union negotiation side letters (5-0)

Work Session

The Council reached consensus to advance several agenda items to legislative session, including enterprise zone tax credits for three properties, a $60,000 budget amendment for the Naylor Mill water main extension, acceptance of a $20,000 BJAG grant for downtown plaza cameras, and a budget amendment to increase attorney fees for union negotiations and litigation. No formal votes were taken; the items will be considered at a future legislative session. The city administrator noted that this was his last budget process for Salisbury and warned that rising costs and union salaries could strain future budgets.

• Enterprise zone tax credits approved for 200 Cypress St, 1610 Westwood, and 1630 Westwood (consensus to forward)
• Budget amendment of $60,000 for Naylor Mill water main extension (consensus to forward)
• Accepted $20,000 BJAG grant from GOCCP for downtown plaza camera expansion (consensus to forward)
• Budget amendment to increase attorney fees for special counsel union negotiations and litigation (consensus to forward)

Legislative Session

The City Council approved the FY2026 Budget Ordinance with an amendment to remove a proposed Media Specialist position. Council also approved a 6% increase in water and sewer rates and several grant-funded contracts. Additionally, five appointments to city advisory committees were confirmed.

• Approved FY2026 Budget Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2935) with amendment to remove Media Specialist position (3-0)
• Approved 6% increase to Water and Sewer rates effective October 1, 2025 (Ordinance No. 2936) (4-0)
• Approved FY2026 Fee Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2937) (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 Maryland State Arts Council grant (Ordinance No. 2938) (5-0)
• Approved $74,740 Tidal Health REACH Grant for SWIFT Community Paramedic (Ordinance No. 2939) (5-0)
• Approved $2,156 DNR grant for Salisbury Fire Department boat motor (Ordinance No. 2940) (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Fire Department using surplus equipment sales of $6,141.38 and $18,984.60 (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading of gas franchise agreement for City Code Title 5 (Ordinance No. 2943) (5-0)

Legislative Session

The Salisbury City Council held a special legislative session on June 2, 2025, conducting public hearings on three ordinances: the FY2026 budget (Ordinance 2935), a 6% water and sewer rate increase (Ordinance 2936), and the FY2026 fee ordinance (Ordinance 2937). No final votes were taken on these ordinances during the session. The council adopted the legislative agenda unanimously (5-0) and received public comments.

• Adopted legislative agenda (5-0)

Work Session

The City Council gave consensus to move the Pohanka 2 Annexation (Chestnut Way) forward to a legislative session, allowing infrastructure extensions along Route 13. They also agreed to move forward with an ordinance to amend Title 5 of the city code for a new Chesapeake franchise agreement. A draft of updated Parks Rules and Regulations was sent back to the Parks & Rec Committee for further review before formal adoption. Developer updates on downtown projects were presented but no formal action was taken.

• Gave consensus to advance Pohanka 2 Annexation to legislative session
• Agreed to move forward with Chesapeake franchise ordinance
• Sent parks rules update back to Parks & Rec Committee for further review

City Council

The City Council approved the FY26-30 Capital Improvement Plan and multiple budget amendments. Additional actions included approving various bid awards and several grant agreements for community projects.

• Approved legislative agenda (4-0)
• Approved manufacturing exemptions for Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC (4-0)
• Awarded bids for hydrogeologist services, financial auditing, citywide uniforms, and water treatment filter replacement (4-0)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan FY26-30 (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Fire Department vehicle insurance reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved Union Railway Station Stabilization Project Phase 2 grant and agreement (4-0)
• Approved Maryland State Arts Council grant for folk festival (4-0)
• Approved Tidal Health REACH grant for community paramedic (4-0)

City Council

The Salisbury City Council unanimously adopted the FY2026 budget and approved a 6% increase in water and sewer rates effective October 1, 2025. They also annexed 2.954 acres for Pohanka Kia, approved the PY2025 CDBG Action Plan, appointed members to boards, and authorized grant agreements for the Union Railway Station stabilization project and an art installation.

• Annexed 2.954 acres for Pohanka Kia (Resolution 3382, 5-0)
• Appointed Brad Phillips and Brett Murphy to Zoo Commission (5-0)
• Re-appointed Elise Trelegan to Sustainability Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved PY2025 CDBG Action Plan (Resolution 3398, 5-0)
• Adopted FY2026 Budget Ordinance (Ordinance 2935, 5-0)
• Approved 6% water/sewer rate increase effective Oct 1, 2025 (Ordinance 2936, 5-0)
• Adopted FY2026 Fee Ordinance (Ordinance 2937, 5-0)
• Authorized $250,000 Community Legacy Grant for Union Railway Station Stabilization (first reading) and accepted $10,000 Arts Council grant for art installation (second reading, both 5-0)

City Council

The Salisbury City Council held a work session on May 12, 2025, and gave consensus to move several items to a future legislative session for final action. No ordinances or resolutions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting. Discussions included grants, budget amendments, housing, crosswalks, and community events.

• Consensus to advance $5,000 arts grant for Charm City Junction square dance to legislative session
• Consensus to advance budget amendment for surplus radio sale (~$19K) to fund video laryngoscopes
• Consensus to advance budget amendment for surplus heart monitor sale (~$6K) to vehicle and building accounts
• Consensus to advance acceptance of $2,156 DNR grant for boat motor
• Consensus to advance acceptance of $74,740 Tidal Health REACH grant for SWIFT paramedic