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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
The Economic Development Authority of the City of Salem, Virginia, held a meeting on
May 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 114 North Broad Street,
Salem, Virginia 24153. Quinn Mongan, Dave Robbins (remote), Paul Kuhnel, Cindy Shelor,
Macel Janoschka (remote), and Joe Curran were present. Sean Kossman was absent.
Chris Dorsey, City Manager (absent); Rob Light, Assistant City Manager; Rosie Jordan,
Treasurer; Jim Guynn, Legal Counsel; Tommy Miller, Director of Economic Development;
Wayne Adkins, Business Outreach Coordinator; Rebecca Marsh, Economic Development
Specialist; and Crystal Williams, Secretary, were also present.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
The April 9, 2024, meeting minutes were presented and approved as written.
The secretary read the following statement on behalf of Dave Robbins to participate
remotely in today’s meeting. ‘” In accordance with Section 2.2-3708.2(A) of the Code of
Virginia and the remote participation policy of the City of Salem, I, Dave Robbins, hereby
request to participate remotely due to a personal matter, specifically that I am out of town.”
Motion: Mongan; Second: Shelor; All Aye (Robbins did not vote)
The secretary read the following statement on behalf of Macel Janoschka to participate
remotely in today’s meeting. “In accordance with Section 2.2-3708.2(A) of the Code of Virginia
and the remote participation policy of the City of Salem, I, Macel Janoschka, hereby request to
participate remotely due to a personal appointment out of town.”
Motion: Mongan; Second: Shelor; All Aye (Janoschka did not vote)
Today’s meeting agenda was amended, moving Item 6, titled Present Proposed Budget, after
Item 4, Financials. Ms. Jordan reviewed the financial report as of March 31, 2024. The report was
received as presented. Ms. Jordan then reviewed The EDA’s FY 24/25 proposed budget. A discussion
was held. No action was taken at today’s meeting. The item will be considered by the EDA at the
June 10, 2024 meeting.
A motion was made to hold a closed session in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A(5) of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or
the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of
the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community, relating to
a manufacturer.
Motion: Mongan; Shelor: All Aye
Upon reconvening, a motion was made in accordance with Section 2.2-3712D of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended to date. The EDA certified that in closed session, only items lawfully
exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such
items identified in the motion by which the closed session was convened were heard, discussed, or
considered by the EDA. Motion: Mongan; Second: Shelor; All Aye
Mr. Adkins presented information related to the EDA’s current façade grant program. As costs
have risen, Mr. Adkins proposed that the EDA increase the match amount. A motion was made to
increase the match amount from $5,000 to $7,500, effective July 1, 2024.
Motion: Shelor; Second: Mongan; All Aye
Mr. Adkins presented an application for reimbursement for expenses for the Maintenance and
Repair façade grant program. Snyder Nursing Home has performed repairs on the property that exceed
$30,000. A motion was made to reimburse Snyder Nursing Home for $10,000.
Motion: Shelor: Second: Mongan; All Aye
As a follow-up, Mr. Adkins stated the awnings are on order, and the painting will start May 20th.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.