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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to consider Roanoke Valley Greenway agreement updates

The City Council will hold a work session on stormwater utility and economic branding. The regular session includes votes on the Roanoke Valley Greenway intergovernmental agreement and the sale of a surplus vehicle.

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City Council Agenda Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:15 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items 1) Proposed Stormwater Utility Review - Will Simpson/Sam Driscoll 2) Economic Development Branding - Tommy Miller 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the July 13, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes. C. Financial Reports Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the nine months ending March 2026. 5. Old Business A. Ordinance approving the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. Consider second reading of the ordinance authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement transitioning the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission to the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission. B. Ordinance Repealing the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:30

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:30

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:30

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:30

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:30

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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:30

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30

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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30

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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:30

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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:30

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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:30

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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:30

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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:30

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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear special exception permit requests

The Salem Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception permit requests and consider adopting a remote participation policy for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Planning Commission Agenda Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. July Agenda 1. 1923 East Main Street - SEP - Educational Facilities, primary/secondary 2. 501 West 4th Street - SEP - Retail Sales, smoke shop 3. 1936 West Main Street - SEP & Use Not Provided For B. August Agenda 1. 432 Chestnut Street - SEP - Two-family dwelling 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda A. Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the May 13, 2026 work session and regular meeting. 3. Reports A. Site Plan and Subdivision Plat Approvals Receive report of the site plan and subdivision plat approvals for the months of May and June 2026. 4. Public Hearing Items A. Special Exception Permit Hold public hearing and consider the request of Community Church Inc, property owner and Cornerstone Classical Academy, lessee, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow for an Educational Facility, Primary/Secondary, on the property located at 1923 East Main Street (Tax Map #78-1-14). B. Special Exception Permit Hold public hearing and consider the request of Robertson Family Revocable Trust, property owner and Amer Alsayad [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to consider first reading of ordinance transferring Roanoke Valley Greenway commission

The council will take a first reading of an ordinance that authorizes the City Manager to finalize and execute a new intergovernmental agreement moving the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission to the Roanoke Valley‑Alleghany Regional Commission. A separate ordinance will have its first reading to repeal the existing agreement for the commission. Several appropriation requests will also be considered, including funding for lighting at Salem RidgeYaks Baseball Club, a federal transportation grant for the Western Roanoke River Greenway Mill Lane connector, and state revenue‑sharing funds for Franklin Street improvements.

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City Council Agenda Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION WORK SESSION IS CANCELLED FOR JULY 13, 2026 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the June 8, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes. 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Ordinance approving the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. Consider first reading of the ordinance authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement transitioning the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission to the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission. B. Ordinance Repealing the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. Consider first reading of the ordinance to repeal the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. C. Appropriation of Funds Request to appropriate funding from Salem RidgeYaks Baseball Club for Lighting Renovation. Audit - Finance Committee D. Appropriation of Funds Request to appropriate Transportation Alternatives federal funding and local match for the Western Roanoke Riv [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on a special exception permit for 213 Rutledge Circle

The Salem City Council will discuss several items, including a second‑reading ordinance to amend zoning standards for townhouses, a public hearing on a special exception permit for a two‑family dwelling at 213 Rutledge Circle, and multiple resolutions covering SMART SCALE funding, I‑81 widening, remote participation, fiscal agent contracts, opioid settlement planning, and fund appropriations. The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Salem City Council approves zoning changes, residential permits, and opioid settlement plan

The Council approved several items including a zoning amendment for townhouses and a special exception permit for a duplex at 213 Rutledge Circle. They also adopted resolutions supporting SMART SCALE funding, the I-81 widening project, and a remote participation policy. Additionally, the Council approved fiscal agent contracts and the Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan.

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Agenda Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:30 PM Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION WORK SESSION IS CANCELLED FOR JUNE 8, 2026 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the May 26, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. 5. Old Business A. Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 106, Zoning Consider the ordinance on second reading for the request of ABoone Real Estate Inc. to amend Chapter 106 Zoning, Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106- 304.17(G)(4) Townhouse, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to separation between townhouse groupings. (Approved on first reading at the May 26, 2026, meeting.) A. 213 Rutledge Circle - Special Exception Permit Hold a public hearing and consider the request of DSB PROPERTIES LLC, property owner, for a special exception permit to allow a two-family dwelling on the property located at 213 Rutledge Circle (Tax Map #59-2-3.2). (Advertised in the May 21 and 28, 2026, issues of the Salem Times-Register.) (Planning Commission recommended approval.) B. Resolution 1532 - SMART SCALE ROUND 7 FUNDING Consider adoption of Resolution 1532 in support of SMART SCALE Round 7 Funding Applications C. Resolution 1533 in Support of Design and Li [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION WORK SESSION IS CANCELLED FOR JUNE 8, 2026 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was called to order at 6:30 p.m., there being present the following members to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members: Byron Randolph Foley, Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders (participated remotely); with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager (participated remotely); Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Chuck Van Allman, Director of Community Development; Mike Stevens, Director of Communications; and Jim Guynn, City Attorney. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Turk requested that Mr. Light read a request from Councilman Saunders to participate remotely in this meeting. Mr. Light noted that Councilman Saunders asked him to read the following request on his behalf. "In accordance with Section 2.2- 3708.3 B (1) of the Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Remote Participation Policy of the City of Salem, I hereby request to participate remotely due to a temporary medical condition that prevents my physical attendance." Randy Foley motioned to accept the remote participation of Councilman Saunders. Anne Marie Green se [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to consider Fiscal Year 2027 budget and fee schedule

The City Council will consider adopting the budget and fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for townhouse separation standards. Council will also receive the abstract of votes from the April 21, 2026, special election.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY2027 budget, fee schedule and appropriations

The Council voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution 1531 adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and Resolution 1530 adopting the FY2027 fee schedule with three minor changes. It also approved on second reading the ordinances appropriating funds for the FY2027 operating budget, capital budget, and Salem City Schools budget. The remote‑participation request for Councilman Saunders was accepted, and Resolution 1529 honoring three Salem High School debate team members was adopted.

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Agenda Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items City Administration Updates 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions A. Salem High School Girls Basketball Team Recognize the accomplishments of the Salem High School Girls Basketball Team. B. Salem High School - State Championship - Individual Debate Consider the adoption of Resolution 1529 honoring Salem High School Individual Debate members Dylan Hancock, Luke Stovall, and Kody Hinnant for their VHSL Class 4 State Championships. 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the May 11, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. 5. Old Business A. Resolution 1530 adopting the City's Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 Consider the approval of Resolution 1530 adopting the City's Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 B. Resolution 1531 adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2027 Consider approval of Resolution 1531 adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2027. C. Budget Appropriation Ordinances Individually consider on second reading the or [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders (participated remotely); with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Larado Robinson, Director of Water/Sewer Department; Nathan Carroll, Assistant Director of Water/Sewer Department; Chris Dadak, on behalf of City Attorney, Jim Guynn; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; and the following business was transacted; Mayor Turk reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a work session; and 2. New Business A. Discussion Items City Administration Updates Larado Robinson, Director of the Water/Sewer Department, presented an update on ongoing and future [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss zoning, fees, and grant funding

The Salem Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular session to discuss code changes, a Community Development Block Grant, and the stormwater utility fee. The regular session includes a public hearing on a special exception permit for 213 Rutledge Circle and the cancellation of the June meeting.

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Planning Commission Agenda Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Agenda Items 1. May a. 213 Rutledge Circle - two family dwelling 2. June a. No items B. Additional Discussion Items 1. Code changes 2. CDBG grant 3. Stormwater Utility Fee 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda A. Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the April 15, 2026, work session and regular meeting. 3. Reports A. Site Plan and Subdivision Plat Approvals 4. Public Hearing Items A. 213 Rutledge Circle - Special Exception Permit 5. Other New Business A. Cancellation of June Meeting 6. Adjournment
Mon May 11, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Salem City Council to hold public hearings on FY2027 budget and tax rates

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget and real estate tax rate. The body will also consider resolutions to set tax rates and approve the Salem City Schools budget.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2027 tax rates, reducing real estate tax to $1.16 per $100

The City Council approved Resolution 1527 setting FY2027 tax rates, including a real estate rate of $1.16 per $100 assessed value. It also authorized the City Manager to finalize a five‑year lease of a 0.203‑acre parking lot with M&B Hospitality, LLC at $1,210 per month. Additionally, the Council adopted resolutions honoring Salem High School’s speech team and wrestler for state championships.

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Agenda Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items 1) Receive a presentation/update - Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts 2) Discuss a request by ABoone Real Estate, Inc. to amend Chapter 106 Zoning, Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-304.17(G)(4) Townhouse, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to separation between townhouse groupings. 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions A. Salem High School - State Championship - Speech Team Consider the adoption of Resolution 1525 honoring the Salem High School Speech Team for winning the VHSL Class 4 State Championship. B. Salem High School - State Championship - Wrestling Consider the adoption of Resolution 1526 honoring Salem High School Wrestler Jake James for his VHSL Class 4 State Championship. 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the April 27, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. C. Financial Reports Consider acc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on May 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders (absent); with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Will Simpson, Assistant Director of Community Development/City Engineer; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning and Zoning Administrator; Max Dillon, Planner; Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire & EMS; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; Also present were Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District; Alexander Boone, President, ABoone, Real Estate, Inc.; and Court Rosen, Director of Development, ABoone Real Estate, Inc.; and the following business was transacted; Mayor Turk reported that this date, place, and time had been set i [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Salem City Council to review budgets for airport, resource authority, and schools

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ingress/egress easement on Tax Map #150-2-4. The body will also consider the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budgets for the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority.

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✓ Decided: Council approved an ingress/egress easement and two regional authority budgets

The council granted a new easement on Tax Map #150-2-4 for the property at 415 Electric Road. It also approved the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission budget for FY 2026‑2027 and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority budget for FY 2027. The Salem School Division presented its FY 2027 budget but no council vote was recorded.

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Agenda Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:15 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items 1. Rulo Strategies - City of Salem Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan 2. Update on Stormwater Utility Advisory Committee - Will Simpson, Assistant Director of Community Development/City Engineer; Sam Driscoll, Stormwater Manager 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the April 13, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting and the April 15, 2026, and April 16, 2026, Special Meeting Budget Work Session minutes. 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Public Hearing and Consideration to Grant an Ingress/Egress Easement Hold a public hearing pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-1800 and consider granting an ingress/egress easement located on Tax Map #150-2-4 owned by the City of Salem. (Advertised in the April 16, 2026, issue of The Salem Times-Register.) B. Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Presentation and approval of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. C. R [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:15 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on April 27, 2026, at 5:15 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders (absent); with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Will Simpson, Assistant Director of Community Development/City Engineer; Sam Driscoll, Stormwater Manager; Derek Weeks, Chief of Police; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; Also present was Kristina Bryant, Senior Director/Rulo Strategies; and the following business was transacted; Mayor Turk reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a work session; and 2. New Business A. Discussion Items 1. Rulo Strategies - City of Salem Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan 2. Update on Stormwater Utility Ad [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 13:30

City Council

Salem City Council to discuss Fiscal Year 2027 budget

The Salem City Council will hold a special budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM at City Hall.

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✓ Decided: Council held a budget work session but made no decisions

The Salem City Council met on April 16, 2026 for a budget work session. Council members and staff reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM 1:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget 3. Adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM 1:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on April 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council, to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members: Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; and Graham Millender, Senior Accountant; and the following business was transacted: Mayor Turk reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a budget work session. 2. New Business A. Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget Council and staff continued review and discussion of each section in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 3. Adjournment There being no further business to come before Council, the work session was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. Submitted by: Approved by: H. Robert Light Renée Ferris Turk Clerk of Council Mayor
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 09:00

City Council

Salem City Council to discuss FY2027 budget

The Salem City Council will hold a special budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM at City Hall.

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✓ Decided: Council held a budget work session but made no decisions

The City Council met for a budget work session on April 15, 2026. Council members and staff reviewed and discussed each section of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM 9:00 AM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget 3. Adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM 9:00 AM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on April 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., there being present the following members of said Council, to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members: Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; and Graham Millender, Senior Accountant; and the following business was transacted: Mayor Turk reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a budget work session. 2. New Business A. Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget Council and staff reviewed and discussed each section of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 3. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, the work session was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. Submitted by: Approved by: H. Robert Light Renée Ferris Turk Clerk of Council Mayor
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Public hearing on townhouse spacing amendment to City Code Chapter 106

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from ABoone Real Estate Inc. to amend Chapter 106, Article III, Section 106-304.17(G)(4) of the Salem City Code, which governs separation between townhouse groupings. The commission will also consider the minutes from the March 11, 2026 work session and regular meeting, and review site plan and subdivision plat approvals.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends 20‑ft townhouse separation amendment (4‑1 vote)

The Commission accepted the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes and a report on recent site plan and subdivision approvals. In a public hearing, the Commission considered a request to amend the city’s townhouse separation requirement from 40 feet to 20 feet. After discussion, members voted 4‑1 to recommend approval of the amendment as written. No other business was acted upon.

Council Chambers, City Hall, Salem
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Planning Commission Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:45 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. April Agenda Zoning Text Amendment - Townhomes B. May Agenda 213 Rutledge Circle - two family dwelling 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda A. Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the March 11, 2026, work session and regular meeting. 3. Reports A. Site Plan and Subdivision Plat Approvals 4. Unfinished Business 5. Public Hearing Items A. Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 106, Zoning Hold a public hearing and consider the request of ABoone Real Estate Inc. to amend Chapter 106 Zoning, Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-304.17(G)(4) Townhouse, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to separation between townhouse groupings. 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment
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1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, there being present the following members of said Commission, to wit: Denise P. King, Reid Garst, Jackson Beamer, Mark Henrickson, and Nathan Routt, constituting a legal quorum, with Chair King, presiding; together with Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Deputy Executive Secretary, ex officio member of said Commission. Charles Van Allman Jr., Director of Community Development; Maxwell S. Dillon, Planner, Jim Guynn, City Attorney; and the following business was transacted: Chair King reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Commission to hold a work session. The work session meeting was called to order at 5:47 p.m. A discussion was held on the following items: 2. New Business A. Items for the April agenda 1. Zoning Text Amendment - Townhomes B. Items for the May agenda 1. 213 Rutledge Circle – two family dwelling 3. Adjournment Chair King adjourned at 6:29 p.m. 2 REGULAR SESSIO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council will hear a special exception permit for a two‑family home at 740 N. Mill Rd

The Salem City Council will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit request from Williamhart LLC to allow a two‑family dwelling at 740 North Mill Road. The council will also receive the City Manager’s presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider a resolution setting the allocation percentage for personal property tax relief for the 2026 tax year. Additionally, the council will consider appropriating capital reserve funds for LED lighting at Salem Stadium.

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✓ Decided: Council approves stadium LED lighting funding and other key measures

The Salem City Council approved a $750,000 transfer from the Capital Reserve to fund LED lighting at Salem Stadium. It also approved a special exception permit for a two‑family dwelling at 740 North Mill Road and adopted Resolution 1524 setting a 43.5% personal property tax relief rate for 2026. The March work session minutes were approved and the seven‑month financial statement was received.

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Agenda Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Overview of the Salem City School Board's Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the March 23, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. C. Financial Reports Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the seven months ending January 31, 2026. 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Special Exception Permit Hold a public hearing and consider the request of WILLIAMHART LLC, property owner, for a special exception permit to allow a two-family dwelling on the property located at 740 North Mill Road (Tax Map #48-2-7)(Advertised in the March 26, 2026, and April 2, 2026, issues of the Salem Times-Register.) (Planning Commission recommended approval.) B. Annual Presentation of Budget by City Manager Presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for the City of Salem. C. Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) Request to adopt a re [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on April 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; Dr. Curtis Hicks, Superintendent of Salem City Schools; Mandy Hall, Chief Financial Officer for Salem City Schools; and Andy Raines, Chairman of Salem City School Board; and the following business was transacted; Mayor Turk reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a work session; and 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Overview of the Salem City School Board's Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Dr. Hicks and Ms. Hall presented budget highlights for revenues and expenses for the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council delegated authority to manage electric congestion costs

The council approved the minutes from the March 9, 2026 work and regular sessions. It awarded Certificates of Public and Necessity to Reid Taxi and B. Early Cab Service after a public hearing, with a 5‑0 vote. The council adopted Resolution 1521, delegating authority to the Electric Utility Director, Interim Director, and Finance Director to use up to $2.4 million of projected congestion costs for FTR transactions, also by a 5‑0 vote.

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Agenda Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:45 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Review of potential City membership in American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and resulting electric supply portfolio project opportunities from Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates and Alice Wolfe, General Manager of Blue Ridge Power Agency. 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the March 9, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. C. Financial Reports Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the six months ending December 31, 2025. 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Taxicabs Hold public hearing in accordance with Section 98-94 of THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, and award Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for the next twelve (12) months, beginning April 1, 2026. Date set for public hearing at February 9, 2026, meeting. (Advertised in the March 5, 2026, issue of the Salem Times-Register.) B. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Annual Presentation Coun [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:45 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on March 23, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates (participated remotely); Justin Hey, Senior Project Manager with GDS Associates (participated remotely); and Alice Wolfe, General Manager of Blue Ridge Power Agency (participated remotely); and the following business was transacted; 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Review of potential City membership in American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and resulting electric supply portfolio project opportunities from Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates and Alice Wolfe, General Manager of Blue Ridge Power Agency. G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider two-family dwelling at 740 North Mill Road

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for a two-family dwelling. The body will also review site plan and subdivision plat approvals and the 2025 Annual Report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of 740 N. Mill Rd duplex permit

The commission accepted the minutes from the Jan. 14, 2026 work session and regular meeting. It approved the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report and will forward it to City Council (5‑0 vote). The commission voted to recommend approval of a special‑exception permit for a two‑family dwelling at 740 North Mill Road (4‑0‑1 abstention). No other business was acted upon.

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Planning Commission Agenda Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. March Agenda 740 North Mill Road - two family dwelling B. April Agenda 213 Rutledge Circle - two family dwelling 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda A. Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the January 14, 2026, work session and regular meeting. 3. Reports A. Site Plan and Subdivision Plat approvals B. 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report 4. Unfinished Business 5. Public Hearing Items A. Special Exception Permit Consider the request of WILLIAMHART LLC, property owner, for a special exception permit to allow a two-family dwelling on the property located at 740 North Mill Road (Tax Map #48-2-7) 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, there being present the following members of said Commission, to wit: Denise P. King, Reid Garst, Jackson Beamer, Mark Henrickson, and Nathan Routt, constituting a legal quorum, with Chair King, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager and Executive Secretary, ex officio member of said Commission, Charles E. Van Allman Jr., Director of Community Development; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Maxwell S. Dillon, Planner, Jim Guynn, City Attorney, and Tammy Dunn, PermitTechnician; and the following business was transacted: Chair Denise King reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Commission to hold a work session. The work session meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. A discussion was held on the following items: 2. New Business A. Items for the March agenda 1. 740 North Mill Road – two family dwelling B. Items for the April agenda 1. 213 Rutledge Circle – two family dwelling [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to consider appropriating additional funds for grants contingency

The Salem City Council will review and vote on several financial appropriations, including extra funds for a grants contingency and budget amendments for school-related funds. The meeting also includes presentations on the Roanoke Regional Partnership and FEMA flood map revisions. A discussion on the city's electric power purchasing process will be held during the work session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.06M increase to School Grants Fund

The council approved the School Board’s budget amendments, increasing the School Grants Fund by $1,060,760 and making related adjustments to the School Operating and Reserve Funds. It also approved a $175,000 appropriation to the Grants Contingency accounts. Additionally, Chris Yeakel was appointed as the primary parent representative to the CPMT. The meeting also included a presentation on FEMA flood‑map revisions and the approval of the February 23 minutes.

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Agenda Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:45 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Update on the City's Electric Power Purchasing Process and Next Steps from Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards & Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the February 23, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. C. Financial Reports Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the five months ending November 30, 2025. 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Roanoke Regional Partnership Annual Presentation Council will receive the annual presentation from the Roanoke Regional Partnership by John Hull, Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. B. Presentation - FEMA Flood Map Revisions Presentation on the United States Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) preliminary flood map revisions. C. Appropriation of Funds - Grants Contingency Consider request to appropriate additional funds for grants contingency. Audit- Finance Committee D. Appropriation of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:45 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on March 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley (absent), H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Kevin Divers, Interim Director of the Electric Department; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; and Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates (participated remotely); and the following business was transacted; 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Update on the City's Electric Power Purchasing Process and Next Steps from Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates, presented an update to Council regarding the City of Salem’s electric power purchasing process and outlined the next steps in th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to vote on $275,000 contribution for Salem Museum roof repairs

The Salem City Council will discuss FY 2027 budget priorities and consider several actions. Items include adopting a second‑reading zoning amendment to rezone a McDonald’s property at 101 Electric Road, holding a public hearing on the sale of a 0.134‑acre tract (Tax Map #122-8-6), and authorizing a $275,000 contribution for roof and HVAC repairs to the Salem Museum. The council will also consider a resolution to condemn a sewer easement and a payment adjustment for the Salem Health Department.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning, Habitat sale, museum funding, and sewer easement

The Salem City Council adopted a rezoning amendment for 101 Electric Road, approved the sale of a 0.134‑acre parcel to Habitat for Humanity, authorized a $275,000 appropriation for roof and HVAC repairs at the Salem Museum, and adopted Resolution 1520 to obtain a sewer easement by condemnation. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Agenda Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities Discussion 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards and Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the February 9, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. 5. Old Business A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Consider adoption of an ordinance on second reading for the request of McDonald’s Corporation, property owner, to rezone the property located at 101 Electric Road (Tax Map # 80 – 4 – 1) from HBD Highway Business District with condition to HBD Highway Business District. (Approved on first reading at the February 9, 2026, meeting.) 6. New Business A. Conveyance of Property Hold a public hearing and consider the sale of an approximate +/- 0.134 acre tract located in Salem, Virginia, being Tax Map #122-8-6. (Advertised in the February 12, 2026, issue of the Salem Times-Register.) B. Salem Historical Society (Salem Museum) Consider a request from the Salem Historical Society Board of Direct [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on February 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Will Simpson, Assistant Director of Community Development/ City Engineer (participated remotely); Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; and the following business was transacted; 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities Discussion City staff presented an update highlighting a summary of General Fund revenues and expenditures, as well as certain funding priorities/obligations identified in the early stages of the City Manager's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Discussion was held, and questions were asked as items w [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Salem council to vote on zoning changes and grant fund appropriations

The Salem City Council will consider rezoning requests for two properties on Electric Road, approve a contract with AEP Energy Partners, and appropriate grant funds for various infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Council fails to pass sign ordinance amendment on first reading

The City Council approved the minutes of the January 12, 2026 work and regular sessions. A motion to adopt an amendment to Chapter 66 of the city code regulating sign lighting was voted on and failed, with a 2‑3 vote (ayes: Foley, Green; nays: Saunders, Holliday, Turk). No vote or final action was recorded on the rezoning request for 1000 Electric Road.

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Amended Agenda Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Review of City Water and Sewer Projects - Larado Robinson, Director of Water/Sewer Department 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Awards and Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the January 12, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. 5. Old Business A. Amendment to the City Code Consider adoption of ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 66 Signs of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA (Advertised in the December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, editions of The Salem Times-Register). (Planning Commission recommended approval.) The public hearing was held at the January 12, 2026, meeting and the first reading of the ordinance was continued to the February 9, 2026, meeting. B. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Consider adoption of ordinance on second reading for the request of Khalili LLC, property owner, and Jay Patel or Assigns, contract purchaser, to rezone the property located at 1000 Electric Road (Tax Map [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on February 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Larado Robinson, Director of Water/Sewer Department; Kevin Divers, Acting Director of Electric Department; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; and the following business was transacted; 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Review of City Water and Sewer Projects - Larado Robinson, Director of Water/Sewer Department Larado Robinson, Director of the Water/Sewer Department, introduced the new Assistant of the Water/Sewer Department, Nathan Carroll, who was in attendance with him this evening. Mr. Carroll will begin with the City on February 16th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 26, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 1000 Electric Road for a gasoline station

The Salem City Council will take a second‑reading vote on an amendment to the zoning ordinance to rezone 1000 Electric Road from Residential Business District to Highway Business District for a gasoline station. The council will also consider Resolution 1517 opposing Virginia General Assembly House Bill 804 and a $715.05 donation request from the Salem Band Boosters. In the work session, officials will discuss the Public Safety Drone Program, and a closed session will address a prospective business expansion.

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Agenda Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 6:00 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Public Safety Drone Program - Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire & EMS 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Bid Opening, Awards, Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the January 12, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. 5. Old Business A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Consider adoption of ordinance on second reading for the request of Khalili LLC, property owner, and Jay Patel or Assigns, contract purchaser, to rezone the property located at 1000 Electric Road (Tax Map #221-2-1) from RB Residential Business District to HBD Highway Business District to allow the installation of fuel tanks and a canopy for operation of a gasoline station (Approved on first reading at the January 12, 2026, meeting.) 6. New Business A. Resolution 1517 - Opposing Virginia General Assembly HB 804 Consider adoption of Resolution 1517 opposing Virginia General Assembly House Bill 804 and related legislation. B. Salem Band Boosters Consider req [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning of 101 Electric Road

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a McDonald's Corporation property. The body will also elect its 2026 officers and consider amendments to its bylaws.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends rezoning 101 Electric Road to HBD without condition

The commission elected Denise King as Chairman and Reid Garst as Vice Chairman for 2026. It approved amendments to its bylaws to align with state code. It recommended changing the zoning of 101 Electric Road from HBD with condition to HBD without condition. It also cancelled the February planning commission meeting.

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Planning Commission Agenda Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business Items on the January agenda 1. 101 Electric Road rezoning 2. Amendment of the PC bylaws Items on the February agenda None - Dalewood Avenue still pending Discussion items 1. Report to PC regarding site plan and subdivision approvals 2. Agenda format 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 2. Election of Officers A. Election of Chairman for 2026 B. Election of Vice-Chairman for 2026 3. Consent Agenda A. Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the December 10, 2025, work session and regular meeting. 4. Unfinished Business A. Amendment of the Planning Commission Bylaws Consider amending the bylaws of the Planning Commission to reflect the state code directed amendments regarding the designated agent, state code reference corrections, and clarification regarding the secretary and deputy secretary positions. (Continued from the December 10, 2025, meeting.) 5. New Business A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing and consider the request of McDonald’s Corporation, property owner, to rezone the property located at 101 Electric Road (Tax Map [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, there being present the following members of said Commission, to wit: Denise P. King, Reid Garst, Jackson Beamer, Mark Henrickson, and Nathan Routt, constituting a legal quorum, with Chair King, presiding; together with Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Deputy Executive Secretary, ex officio member of said Commission, Charles E. Van Allman Jr., Director of Community Development; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Maxwell S. Dillon, Planner, and Jim Guynn, City Attorney; and the following business was transacted: Chair Denise King reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Commission to hold a work session. The work session meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. A discussion was held on the following items: 2. New Business A. Items for the January agenda 1. 101 Electric Road Rezoning 2. Amendment of the PC bylaws 3. Adjournment Chair King adjourned at 6:24 p.m. REGULAR SESSION [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Cancelation of February Planning Commission meeting [Cancelation of February meeting]
5 yea
Denise King yea · Reid Garst yea · Jackson Beamer yea · Nathan Routt yea · Mark Henrickson yea
Cancelation of February Planning Commission meeting [Cancel February Planning Commission meeting]
5 yea
Denise King yea · Reid Garst yea · Jackson Beamer yea · Nathan Routt yea · Mark Henrickson yea
Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to hear rezoning of 1000 Electric Road for a gasoline station

The Salem City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinance amendments: a rezoning of 1000 Electric Road from Residential Business District to Highway Business District to permit a gasoline station, and an amendment to Chapter 66 of the City Code concerning signs. The council will also consider a resolution to approve a 5% salary supplement for Constitutional Officers and will consider appointments to various boards and commissions.

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Council Chambers, City Hall, Salem
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Agenda Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:45 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Council Retreat Follow-Up Discussion 3. Adjournment REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Bid Opening, Awards, Recognitions 4. Consent Agenda A. Citizen Comments Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public hearing at the same meeting. B. Minutes Consider acceptance of the December 11, 2025, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing and consider adoption of ordinance on first reading for the request of Khalili LLC, property owner, and Jay Patel or Assigns, contract purchaser, to rezone the property located at 1000 Electric Road (Tax Map #221-2-1) from RB Residential Business District to HBD Highway Business District to allow the installation of fuel tanks and a canopy for operation of a gasoline station (Advertised in the December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, issues of The Salem Times- Register). (Planning Commission recommended approval.) B. Amendment to the City Code Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of ordinance on first reading a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM Work Session, 5:45 PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 WORK SESSION 1. Call to Order A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on January 12, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; and the following business was transacted; 2. New Business A. Discussion Items Council Retreat Follow-Up Discussion A discussion was facilitated by Mr. Dorsey, Mr. Light, and Mrs. Williams as follow-up to the Council Retreat which was held on September 29, 2025. Council discussed the draft mission statement that was developed and concurred that they wished to make this their official mission statement. The core values of Council were noted as well as strengths, challenges, and opportunities for the City of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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