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Agenda
Monday, February 24, 2025, 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
1) Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission Update - Jeremy Holmes,
Executive Director
2) Civic Center Study
3. Adjournment
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Bid Opening, Awards, Recognitions
A. Salem High School - State Championship - Golf
Consider the adoption of Resolution 1491 honoring Salem High School Golfer Kathryn
Ha for her multiple State Championships in 2024.
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
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Consider acceptance of the February 10, 2025, Work Session and Regular Meeting
minutes.
C. Financial Reports
Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the seven
months ending January 2025.
5. Old Business
A. Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 106, Zoning
Consider ordinance on second reading for the request of Patrick and Jamie Snead to
amend Chapter 106 Zoning, Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-
304.17(B)(6) Townhouse, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
pertaining to setbacks for townhouses. (Approved on first reading at the February 10,
2025, Council meeting.)
B. Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 66, Signs
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 66 Signs, Article IV
Permitted Signs by Use and District, Section 66-105 Permitted Signs, of the CODE
OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to wall signs. (Approved on first
reading at the February 10, 2025, Council meeting.)
6. New Business
A. Boards and Commission
Consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
7. Adjournment
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Item #: 3.A.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Salem High School - State Championship - Golf
Consider the adoption of Resolution 1491 honoring Salem
High School Golfer Kathryn Ha for her multiple State
Championships in 2024.
SUBMITTED BY: Rob Light, Assistant City Manager/Clerk of Council
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
This time has been set aside to recognize Salem High School Golfer Kathryn Ha for
her multiple State Championships in 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Item 3A 2-24-25 HighSchoolResolution1491-Golf2025-Council
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CITY COUNCIL
Joint Resolution
Mayor, City of Salem
GOLF
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, February 24, 2025:
ATTEST:
H. Rob Light Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
Salem City Council:
John Saunders
Hunter Holliday
Randy Foley
Anne Marie Green
Renée Ferris Turk
RESOLUTION 1491
RESOLUTION HONORING SALEM HIGH SCHOOL 2024 GOLF STATE CHAMPION
WHEREAS, with a great deal of pride and enthusiasm the City of Salem champions the development of
its young people by providing an array of opportunities in both the academic and sporting arenas; and
WHEREAS, it is with a great deal of pride and enthusiasm that the City of Salem champions the
development of its young people by providing an array of opportunities in both the academic and sporting
arenas; and
WHEREAS, throughout the years, our youth have excelled in both areas, bringing numerous accolades to
the city and school division; and
WHEREAS, the high school golf program instills in its participants the significance of teamwork and
creates accord and purpose among its participants and coaches; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Ha distinguished herself, her school, her community, and the Commonwealth by
becoming the first person in Virginia High School League history to capture both the Class 4 Coed State Title
and the Girls Open State Championship in the same season; and
WHEREAS, the VHSL Class 4 Individual State Title was won on October 14, 2024, at the Heritage
Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg, as Kathryn defeated the top 60 male and female golfers in the state with
a 3-under par round of 68. Two weeks later, on the same course, she carded a 3-under round of 67 to become
a 3-time Girls State Open Champion; and
WHEREAS, the most decorated golfer in Salem High School history has consistently put Salem in the
headlines with her numerous state and national accomplishments. Since winning the state titles, she has been
crowned the Virginia State Golf Association’s Junior Golfer of the Year for the second straight year, named to
multiple all-state teams, and featured in Virginia Golf Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn also put her high school and her city on the international map in 2023 when she
competed in southern Spain as part of the prestigious United States PING Junior Solheim Cup team. She was
one of just a dozen players nationwide selected for this prestigious squad; and
WHEREAS, along with Golf Coach Blaine Hancock, Kathryn Ha and her teammates have showcased
their skills and garnered more attention for the Spartans program than ever before; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn also excels in the classroom as a Governor’s School student who will attend
Vanderbilt University in the fall to further her education and compete as an NCAA varsity golfer; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA,
that Council joins with the citizens of the City of Salem in saluting Kathryn’s amazing achievements during
the 2024 golf season.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to the coaches and each team
member and that a copy be placed on display at Salem High School.
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Item #4.B
Date: 2/24/2025
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Monday, February 10, 2025 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 10, 2025, 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
(participated remotely); with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris
Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council;
Rosemarie B. 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;
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.FY2026 Budget Priorities
City staff presented an update highlighting certain funding priorities/obligations
identified in the early stages of the City Manager’s draft Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
Discussion was held and questions were asked as these items were shared.
Staff also reviewed a list of capital projects submitted by departments related to
infrastructure improvements. Mr. Light noted that the budget development team is
still in the process of reviewing and prioritizing these requests for future consideration
by Council.
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Mayor Turk expressed the desire to see consideration given to funding for landscape
enhancement to the entrance corridors.
Councilman Holliday asked about the possibility of streaming Council meetings. City
Manager Dorsey noted that staff is currently working on evaluating streaming options
for inclusion in the budget.
Councilman Saunders asked that staff be mindful of the impact of the Real Estate Tax
on citizens.
3.Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Turk adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
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; Councilmembers: 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; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance; Chuck Van
Allman, Director of Community Development; Mike Stevens, Director of
Communications; and John Fitzgerald, on behalf of City Attorney, Jim Guynn.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Turk requested that Mr. Light read a request from Councilman Saunders to
participate remotely in this Council meeting.
The request from Councilman Saunders stated: "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. Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: Holliday, Foley, Green, Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: Saunders
3.Bid Opening, Awards, Recognitions
There were none this evening.
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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.
Stella Reinhard, 213 N. Broad Street, offered the following suggestions for Council's
consideration: adopt a set of parliamentary rules of order for Council meetings, allot
thirty minutes at the beginning of Council meetings for citizen comments and allow
citizens to sign up to speak up until the start of the Council meeting, eliminate two-by-
two meetings, and stream Council meetings. In addition, she noted that she would
like to meet with each Council member in the next few weeks to discuss ways to
move forward with HopeTree.
Cynthia Munley, 425 Roanoke Boulevard, requested that rules of procedure for
Council meetings be addressed. She also voiced concerns about the procedure
followed in the HopeTree rezoning request.
B.Minutes
Consider acceptance of the January 27, 2025, Work Session and Regular
Meeting minutes.
Mayor Turk noted that an amended version of the minutes had been distributed by
staff to address several minor grammatical issues.
The minutes were approved as amended.
5.Old Business
There was no Old Business this evening.
6.New Business
A.Special Exception Permit - Withdrawn at the Request of the Petitioner
WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE PETITIONER. Hold public
hearing to consider the request of Heather Pollard, contract purchaser, for the
issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a personal service, beauty
salon, on the property located at 707 South Colorado Street, Tax Map 160-7-
3. (Advertised in the January 23 and 30, 2025, issues of the Salem Times-
Register.) (The Planning Commission recommended approval by a unanimous
vote.)
Mayor Turk noted that this request had been withdrawn at the request of the
petitioner. Due to the withdrawal of this request, there would be no further action, and
no public hearing would be held on this item this evening.
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B.Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 106, Zoning
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading for the request of
Patrick and Jamie Snead to amend Chapter 106 Zoning, Article III Use and
Design Standards, Section 106-304.17(B)(6) Townhouse, of the CODE OF
THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to setbacks for
townhouses. (Advertised in the January 23 and 30, 2025, issues of the Salem
Times-Register.) (The Planning Commission recommended approval by a
unanimous vote.)
Mr. Van Allman noted that the details on this item were included in the Council packet
from the Planning Commission meeting minutes. This was brought to Community
Development as a text revision, which is allowed, and the petitioner would address
the reason that this was brought to Community Development's attention.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Patrick Snead, 302 Live Oak Court, stated that he and his wife, Jamie were the
owners and managing members of Riverland Oaks, LLC. He indicated that this was a
company they started to own and manage their residential rental properties, which are
currently all located in the City of Salem. He added that they also own and operate a
small general contracting business. Mr. Snead noted that they had worked with
Balzer and the City of Salem on the proposed amendment. This proposed
amendment would reduce setbacks for townhouses when adjacent to properties with
equal or higher intensity zoning while maintaining larger setbacks where adjacent to
single-family or agricultural zoning. The amendment aims to address the challenges
posed by limited available land for development. Mr. Snead indicated that Chris
Burns, with Balzer, was present this evening to answer any technical questions.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing as no one else came forward to speak.
Anne Marie Green motioned to adopt ordinance on first reading for the request of
Patrick and Jamie Snead to amend Chapter 106 Zoning, Article III Use and Design
Standards, Section 106-304.17(B)(6) Townhouse, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF
SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to setbacks for townhouses. Randy Foley seconded the
motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
C.Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 66, Signs
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading amending Chapter
66 Signs, Article IV Permitted Signs by Use and District, Section 66-105
Permitted Signs, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining
to wall signs. (Advertised in the January 23 and 30, 2025, issues of the Salem
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Times-Register.) (The Planning Commission recommended approval by a
unanimous vote.)
Max Dillon, Planner, provided a brief overview of the proposed Code change. He
explained that this proposed change was in response to concerns from existing and
prospective businesses about signage regulations, specifically, the number of wall
signs that the current Code allows. He explained how the amount of signage per
parcel is determined. The proposed change applies only to wall signage in the
Highway Business District and attempts to balance flexibility for businesses while
maintaining the aesthetic character of commercial districts. Mr. Dillon explained that
the amendment would introduce the concept of a "primary building side" to calculate
allowable wall sign area, rather than relying solely on road frontage.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Anne Marie Green motioned to adopt ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 66
Signs, Article IV Permitted Signs by Use and District, Section 66-105 Permitted Signs,
of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to wall signs. Hunter
Holliday seconded the motion.
Councilman Foley noted the concern that this does not reduce the main structural
sign on the road, and he feels that if the City is providing additional signage, the main
structural sign should be reduced as well. He felt that this proposed amendment was
helping large corporations and not the smaller businesses.
Ayes: Saunders, Holliday, Turk
Nays: Foley, Green
Abstaining: None
D.Taxicabs
Consider setting the date for a public hearing in accordance with Section 98-
94 of THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, for the issuance of
Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for the next twelve (12)
months. (Suggest March 24, 2025).
Randy Foley motioned to set the date of March 24, 2025, for a public hearing in
accordance with Section 98-94 of THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA,
for the issuance of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for the next
twelve (12) months. Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
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E.Appropriation of Funds
Appropriate grant funds received from Community Foundation Serving
Western Virginia
Mayor Turk asked Ms. Jordan for information on this item,
Ms. Jordan noted that a discussion was held at the previous Council meeting on
changes for the Audit Finance Committee. This was the first item of this type being
presented to Council without presentation to the Audit Finance Committee. A grant
was received by the City from the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia.
This was a $10,000 grant submitted by the Parks Department. These funds are going
to be used to replace the dance floor and tables at the Senior Center. The grant will
cover the cost and no local match is required. The request is for Council to
appropriate that revenue and that expenditure for the $10,000 grant.
Anne Marie Green motioned to appropriate the grant funds received from the
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia. Randy Foley seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
F.Appropriation of Funds
Appropriate grant funds awarded by Virginia Tourism Corporation
Mayor Turk requested that Ms. Jordan share information on this item.
Ms. Jordan explained the City of Salem was awarded a $20,000 marketing grant from
the Summer 2024 Special Events and Festivals Sponsorship Program through the
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC). The VTC grant funds will be utilized for digital
marketing of the 2025 Salem Fair to the Greensboro, Charlotte, and Northern Virginia
markets. It has been found that marketing to areas outside of Salem draws a lot of
people from out of town in for this event. A local match is required and is already
included in the Salem Fair marketing budget for the current fiscal year. No additional
local funds will need to be appropriated. Council was asked to appropriate the
$20,000 grant revenue and the offsetting expenditure for this marketing
program. Council was also asked to authorize staff to roll over any funds that are
unspent to Fiscal Year 2026.
John Saunders motioned to appropriate $20,000 in grant funds awarded by the
Virginia Tourism Corporation. Also, that any of this grant not spent in the Fiscal Year
2025 be administratively appropriated to Fiscal Year 2026. Hunter Holliday seconded
the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
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Nays: None
Abstaining: None
G.Appropriation of Funds
Request to adjust budgets for NCAA revenue and expenditure accounts. Audit
- Finance Committee
In November 2024, the City was awarded the NCAA combined Division II and Division
III women’s lacrosse championship which will be held in May 2025. Since this award
was made after the budget was adopted, NCAA revenue and expenditure budgets
need to be adjusted for this event.
Randy Foley motioned to approve additional appropriations totaling $75,500 be made
to NCAA revenue and expenditure accounts as detailed in the agenda packet. Hunter
Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
H.Appropriation of Funds
Request to appropriate and transfer capital reserve. Audit - Finance
Committee
The Capital Planning and Reserve Policy was adopted by Council on March 25,
2024. After completion of the fiscal year 2024 annual audit, a calculation was
completed using amounts from the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to
determine the annual contribution to the capital reserve. Per the calculation that is
included in the agenda packet, the contribution is $6,228,707. This amount needs to
be transferred from the General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund. By establishing
and maintaining a capital reserve, the City provides funding for mid-level capital
expenditures.
Randy Foley motioned to appropriate $6,228,707 to General Fund revenue account,
Designation of Beginning Fund Balance, and General Fund expenditure account,
Transfer to Capital Reserve. Also, to appropriate $6,228,707 to Capital Reserve
Fund revenue account Transfer from General Fund – Capital Reserve, and Capital
Reserve Fund expenditure account, Capital Reserve. Anne Marie Green seconded
the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
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7.Closed Session
Hold a closed session in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.2-3711A(3) of
the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for a discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly
held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the
bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
Anne Marie Green motioned that, in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A(3) of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, Council hereby convenes to closed session at
7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following specific matters:
Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or
of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting
would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public
body. Randy Foley seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
Mayor Turk noted that no action was anticipated this evening.
Anne Marie Green motioned to reconvene at 7:35 p.m. in accordance with Section
2.2‐3712 D. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date, Council certifies 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 Council. Randy Foley seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
8.Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
H. Robert Light Renée Ferris Turk
Clerk of Council Mayor
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Schedule A
Current Year Current Year % of Prior Year
Budget Year to Date Budget Year to Date Variance
Revenue:
Beginning Balance 7-1-24 6,858,755$ -$ 0% -$ -$
General Property Taxes 51,890,783 20,555,981 40% 18,498,449 2,057,532
Other Local Taxes 29,110,800 10,994,419 38% 10,481,142 513,277
Permits and Licenses 359,440 261,116 73% 180,289 80,827
Fines and Forfeitures 128,500 62,803 49% 58,771 4,032
Revenue from Use of Money and Property 6,342,391 4,351,769 69% 4,785,283 (433,514)
Charges for Services 3,728,697 1,977,541 53% 1,949,448 28,093
Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Electric Fund 3,160,000 1,843,333 58% 1,843,333 -
Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Water Fund 147,696 88,460 60% 85,701 2,759
Miscellaneous Revenue 363,500 293,637 81% 317,653 (24,016)
Non-Categorical Aid 3,642,803 526,746 14% 548,942 (22,196)
Shared Expenses 1,933,459 926,631 48% 672,951 253,680
Categorical Aid 10,865,325 5,379,182 50% 4,876,565 502,617
Non-Revenue Receipts 67,624 67,696 100% 32,344 35,352
Transfer From Other Funds - - 0% 5,319,145 (5,319,145)
Total Revenue 118,599,773 47,329,314 40% 49,650,015 (2,320,702)
Expenditures:
General Government 14,584,727 6,861,052 47% 7,478,449 (617,397)
Judicial Administration 3,183,598 1,728,982 54% 1,756,842 (27,860)
Public Safety 25,575,893 14,473,846 57% 13,759,078 714,768
Public Works 19,401,055 6,316,506 33% 6,969,632 (653,126)
Health and Welfare 7,137,055 3,774,334 53% 3,054,246 720,088
Education 26,538,801 16,448,236 62% 16,530,553 (82,317)
Parks, Recreation and Cultural 10,127,934 4,897,695 48% 4,415,562 482,133
Community Development 4,403,989 2,300,737 52% 2,254,427 46,310
Transfers Out 6,641,356 2,663,705 40% 13,506,226 (10,842,521)
Contingency 1,005,365 - 0% - -
Total Expenditures 118,599,773 59,465,093 50% 69,725,015 (10,259,922)
Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures -$ (12,135,779)$ (20,075,000)$ 7,939,220$
City of Salem, Virginia
General Fund
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
For Seven Months Ending January 31, 2025
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Schedule B
-
50,000.00
100,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
250,000.00
300,000.00
350,000.00
400,000.00
450,000.00
500,000.00
550,000.00
600,000.00
650,000.00
700,000.00
750,000.00
800,000.00
850,000.00
900,000.00
950,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,050,000.00
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
City of Salem
Sales Tax Summary
For Fiscal Years 2022 -2025
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
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Schedule C
50,000.00
100,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
250,000.00
300,000.00
350,000.00
400,000.00
450,000.00
500,000.00
550,000.00
600,000.00
650,000.00
700,000.00
750,000.00
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
City of Salem
Meals Tax Summary
For Fiscal Years 2022 -2025
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
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Schedule D
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25,000.00
50,000.00
75,000.00
100,000.00
125,000.00
150,000.00
175,000.00
200,000.00
225,000.00
250,000.00
275,000.00
300,000.00
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
City of Salem
Lodging Tax Summary
For Fiscal Years 2022 -2025
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
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City of Salem, Virginia
Special Revenue Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending January 31, 2025
Schedule E
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Fund Balance, July 1, 2024 -$
Revenues:
ARPA - Election Grant 14,075$ 14,075$ -$ 14,075$ -$ 14,075$
Total Revenues 14,075 14,075 - 14,075 - 14,075
Expenditures:
Election Grant 14,075 14,075 - 14,075 - 14,075
Total Expenditures 14,075$ 14,075$ -$ 14,075$ -$ 14,075
Fund Balance, January 31, 2025 -$
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City of Salem, Virginia
Debt Outstanding
For Period Ending January 31, 2025
Schedule F
Balance Principal Balance
7/1/2024 Issuances Payments 1/31/2025
City Debt Outstanding
2013 Public Improvement Bonds 888,125$ -$ (89,425)$ 798,700$
2016B Public Improvement Bonds 297,713 - - 297,713
2019 Public Improvement Bonds 4,065,000 - - 4,065,000
2020 Public Improvement Bonds 1,700,000 - - 1,700,000
2020 Public Improvement Refunding Bonds 4,405,060 - - 4,405,060
2021 Public Improvement Refunding Bonds 805,000 - (6,000) 799,000
2022B Public Improvement Bonds 13,916,000 - - 13,916,000
Total City Debt Outstanding 26,076,898 - (95,425) 25,981,473
School Debt Outstanding
2012A Public Improvement Bonds 4,295,250 - (477,250) 3,818,000
2013 Public Improvement Bonds 2,736,875 - (275,575) 2,461,300
2020 Public Improvement Bonds 23,395,000 - - 23,395,000
Total School Debt Outstanding 30,427,125 - (752,825) 29,674,300
Total Debt Outstanding 56,504,023$ -$ (848,250)$ 55,655,773$
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City of Salem, Virginia
Capital Projects Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending January 31, 2025
Schedule G
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Fund Balance, July 1, 2024 13,489,570$
Revenues:
Federal Grants 12,922,021$ 3,213,286$ -$ 3,213,286$ 9,708,735$ 842,517$
State Grants 17,015,640 4,984,643 - 4,984,643 12,030,997 746,579
Proceeds From Debt Issuance 15,015,146 15,015,145 - 15,015,145 1 -
Interest Income 663,818 663,817 - 663,817 1 -
Transfer From General Fund 26,763,522 26,763,520 - 26,763,520 2 1,254,900
Total Revenues 72,380,147 50,640,412 - 50,640,412 21,739,735 2,843,996
Expenditures:
Next Generation 911 378,493 187,161 30,609 217,770 160,723 -
Fire Station #2 Renovations & Storage Building 1,660,800 148,932 1,422,588 1,571,520 89,280 43,410
Fire Station #1 Renovations 654,000 8,826 11,534 20,360 633,640 1,045
Fire Station #3 Renovations 454,000 7,051 4,844 11,895 442,105 -
Colorado St Bridge Replacement 11,778,826 5,299,485 1,354,285 6,653,770 5,125,056 1,441,279
Apperson Drive Bridge Replacement 9,784,451 1,034,618 447,319 1,481,937 8,302,514 10,809
Jury Room Expansion 900,000 522,710 310,186 832,896 67,104 281,414
Apperson Drive Bridge Repairs #1800 682,432 482,603 197,129 679,732 2,700 400,231
Valleydale Streetscape Improvements 1,500,000 238,612 - 238,612 1,261,388 238,612
Upland Drive Storm Drain and Curb & Gutter 250,000 - - - 250,000 -
4th Street/Union Street Storm Sewer Upgrades 162,500 - - - 162,500 -
Roanoke Boulevard Storm Drain Upgrades 100,000 - - - 100,000 -
Texas Street/Idaho Street Pond 100,000 - - - 100,000 -
Bainbridge Drive Storm Drain Expansion 225,000 - - - 225,000 -
Western Roanoke River Greenway 50,000 1,500 - 1,500 48,500 -
Elizabeth Campus Greenway 2,252,578 203,540 590,947 794,487 1,458,091 6,200
Moyer Sports Complex Renovation 27,903,295 26,872,728 220,079 27,092,807 810,488 (18,786)
Mason Creek Greenway Phase 3 2,610,681 356,026 130,147 486,173 2,124,508 113,691
Library Flooring Replacement 190,000 - - - 190,000 -
Library Co-working Space 155,000 - - - 155,000 -
Civic Center East/West Fields Restroom 261,070 257,097 - 257,097 3,973 257,097
Longwood Park Restroom Replacement #2 170,000 166,334 - 166,334 3,666 166,277
Kiwanis Park Wall Pads 110,000 96,887 - 96,887 13,113 96,887
Library Lawn Special Events Space 500,000 - - - 500,000 -
Flood Mitigation-CFPF 77,974 75,013 - 75,013 2,961 -
Downtown Impr - E Main St/Market St 5,440,677 3,972,854 258,531 4,231,385 1,209,292 2,627,297
Downtown Impr - E Main St/White Oak 2,311,825 45,502 41,225 86,727 2,225,098 5,170
Capital Projects Local Reserve 398,617 - - - 398,617 -
Downtown Improvements Reserve 390,350 - - - 390,350 -
Excess Local Funding Reserve 927,578 - - - 927,578 -
Total Expenditures 72,380,147$ 39,977,479$ 5,019,423$ 44,996,902$ 27,383,245$ 5,670,633
Fund Balance, January 31, 2025 10,662,933$
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City of Salem, Virginia
Capital Reserve Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending January 31, 2025
Schedule H
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Fund Balance, July 1, 2024 17,026,870$
Revenues:
Transfer From General Fund 17,026,870$ 17,026,870$ -$ 17,026,870$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 17,026,870 17,026,870 - 17,026,870 - -
Expenditures:
Capital Reserve 13,114,009 - - - 13,114,009 -
Fire Ladder Truck 2,400,000 - - - 2,400,000 -
Body Cameras and In-Car Camera Replacement 654,004 654,004 - 654,004 - 654,004
Front Load Dumpster Truck 408,857 408,857 - 408,857 - 408,857
Salem Stadium Scoreboard Replacement 200,000 - - - 200,000 -
Civic Center Scoreboard Replacement 250,000 84,258 92,478 176,736 73,264 84,258
Total Expenditures 17,026,870$ 1,147,119$ 92,478$ 1,239,597$ 15,787,273$ 1,147,119
Fund Balance, January 31, 2025 15,879,751$
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Schedule I
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Sale of Power 50,066,620$ 31,346,624$ 63%24,767,715$ 6,578,909$
Other Electric Revenue 653,683 483,386 74%513,000 (29,614)
Reserve for Encumbrances 1,817,312 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position 250,000 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 52,787,615 31,830,010 60%25,280,715 6,549,295
.
Operating Expenses
Other Power Generation - Operation 125,000 51,042 41%32,523 18,519
Other Power Generation - Maintenance 103,715 55,409 53%49,529 5,880
Purchased Power 26,815,000 17,277,152 64%15,531,122 1,746,030
Transmission - Operation 10,054,500 5,534,252 55%5,898,536 (364,284)
Transmission - Maintenance 46,750 6,710 14%4,412 2,298
Distribution - Operations 1,194,500 675,997 57%696,815 (20,818)
Distribution - Maintenance 1,609,161 911,640 57%948,424 (36,784)
Customer Service 686,849 417,309 61%379,711 37,598
Administration & General - Operation 2,820,034 293,965 10%487,247 (193,282)
Administration & General - Maintenance 242,000 138,859 57%174,731 (35,872)
Depreciation - 1,025,319 0%968,467 56,852
Capital 5,484,755 1,475,845 27%681,051 794,794
Contingency 445,351 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenses 49,627,615 27,863,499 56%25,852,568 2,010,931
Income (loss) Before Transfers 3,160,000 3,966,511 (571,853) 4,538,364
Transfers (Payment in Lieu of Taxes)(3,160,000) (1,843,333) 58%(1,843,333) -
Income (loss)-$ 2,123,178$ (2,415,186)$ 4,538,364$ Income (loss)-$ 4,246,356$ (4,830,372)$ 9,076,728$
City of Salem, Virginia
Electric Fund
Statement of Operations
For Seven Months Ending January 31, 2025
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Schedule J
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Services 7,967,406$ 4,909,683$ 62%4,363,867$ 545,816$
Other Revenue 531,996 331,753 62%241,791 89,962
Water Federal Grants Revenue - 11,780 0%- 11,780
Gain On Sale Of Assets - 6,819 0%1,040 5,779
Reserve for Encumbrances 5,595,951 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 14,095,353 5,260,035 37%4,606,698 653,337
.
Operating Expenses
Salaries of Personnel 1,136,388 605,091 53%595,052 10,039
Fringe Benefits 479,930 276,679 58%271,331 5,348
Contractual Services 729,307 343,106 47%330,426 12,680
Printing and Binding 2,500 66 3%170 (104)
Advertising 1,000 - 0%- -
Utilities 422,200 315,817 75%240,747 75,070
Communications 5,900 2,573 44%2,309 264
Insurance 36,000 32,769 91%34,426 (1,657)
Travel and Training 9,800 4,768 49%4,528 240
Miscellaneous 66,793 59,287 89%46,584 12,703
Materials and Supplies 331,588 144,090 43%156,557 (12,467)
Depreciation - 507,341 0%497,417 9,924
Capital 3,242,801 255,415 8%98,818 156,597
Bond Costs - 64,045 0%- 64,045
Contingency 265,581 - 0%- -
Total Production Expenses 6,729,788 2,611,047 39%2,278,365 332,682
Salaries of Personnel 774,961 499,908 65%391,903 108,005
Fringe Benefits 368,938 231,406 63%179,436 51,970
Contractual Services 838,061 680,963 81%548,077 132,886
Printing and Binding 500 66 13%136 (70)
Communications 4,850 3,036 63%3,064 (28)
Insurance 36,000 36,204 101%34,275 1,929
Lease/Rent of Equipment 2,000 876 44%751 125
Travel and Training 7,600 2,016 27%1,302 714
Miscellaneous 33,193 19,479 59%17,799 1,680
Miscellaneous Credits (290,000) (268,556) 93%(237,232) (31,324)
Materials and Supplies 165,975 56,043 34%120,690 (64,647)
Depreciation - 135,186 0%113,190 21,996
Capital 3,401,271 1,475,061 43%83,586 1,391,475
Interest Obligations 1,874,520 62,223 3%81,220 (18,997)
Bond Costs - 16,499 0%- 16,499
Total Distribution Expenses 7,217,869 2,950,410 41%1,338,197 1,612,213
Income (loss) Before Transfers 147,696 (301,422)990,136 (1,291,558)
Transfers (Payment in Lieu of taxes)(147,696)(88,460) 60%(85,701) (2,759)
Income (loss)-$ (389,882)$ 904,435$ (1,294,317)$ -
Production
Distribution
City of Salem, Virginia
Water Fund
Statement of Operations
For Seven Months Ending January 31, 2025
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Schedule K
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Services 7,220,956$ 4,352,060$ 60%4,102,538$ 249,522$
Other Revenue 182,200 139,541 77%83,364 56,177
Reserve for Encumbrances 731,856 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position 1,685,000 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 9,820,012 4,491,601 46%4,185,902 305,699
.
Operating Expenses
Salaries of Personnel 952,012 474,686 50%463,308 11,378
Fringe Benefits 432,026 221,220 51%213,274 7,946
Contractual Services 3,454,354 1,718,711 50%1,420,540 298,171
Printing and Binding 1,500 133 9%633 (500)
Advertising 1,500 - 0%- -
Utilities 4,500 2,966 66%2,147 819
Communications 14,850 8,195 55%8,039 156
Insurance 15,000 15,807 105%13,362 2,445
Lease/Rent of Equipment 1,800 876 49%751 125
Travel and Training 12,000 3,461 29%2,897 564
Miscellaneous 40,693 23,767 58%24,378 (611)
Miscellaneous Credits (270,000) (130,222) 48%(95,110) (35,112)
Materials and Supplies 93,218 46,734 50%28,203 18,531
Depreciation - 840,064 0%830,526 9,538
Capital 2,856,114 255,134 9%118,700 136,434
Interest Obligations 1,803,283 23,213 1%28,303 (5,090)
Contingency 407,162 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenses 9,820,012 3,504,745 36%3,059,951 444,794
Income (loss) before Transfers - 986,856 1,125,951 (139,095)
Income (loss)-$ 986,856$ 1,125,951$ (139,095)$
City of Salem, Virginia
Sewer Fund
Statement of Operations
For Seven Months Ending January 31, 2025
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Schedule L
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Shows/rentals 373,000$ 217,180$ 58%250,081$ (32,901)$
Box office shows 1,500,000 489,069 33%1,031,866 (542,797)
Merchandise and commissions 250,800 170,881 68%221,753 (50,872)
Static advertising 55,000 30,125 55%23,625 6,500
Miscellaneous income 20,000 13,030 65%12,735 295
Interest Income 1,000 768 77%948 (180)
Salem Fair 645,000 672,481 104%609,818 62,663
Reserve For Encumbrances 178,614 - 0%- -
Gain on Sale of Assets - - 0%834 (834)
Appropriated from Net Position 272,190 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 3,295,604 1,593,534 48%2,151,660 (558,126)
Operating Expenses
Salaries of personnel 1,451,908 828,172 57%828,028 144
Fringe benefits 547,769 292,228 53%295,896 (3,668)
Maintenance and contractual services 399,487 136,452 34%140,014 (3,562)
Printing and binding 500 180 36%- 180
Advertising 23,000 19,564 85%9,208 10,356
Utilities 323,000 248,987 77%185,123 63,864
Communications 12,700 6,479 51%6,063 416
Insurance 30,500 30,570 100%29,351 1,219
Leases and Rentals 3,200 2,639 82%- 2,639
Travel and training 11,600 1,715 15%6,517 (4,802)
Miscellaneous 108,267 75,012 69%68,510 6,502
Show expense 1,450,000 565,155 39%1,117,074 (551,919)
Fair expense 625,363 547,197 88%624,734 (77,537)
Materials and supplies 38,000 20,441 54%28,655 (8,214)
Capital 1,107,954 298,028 27%296,942 1,086
Depreciation - 181,586 0%159,314 22,272
Total Operating Expenses 6,133,248 3,254,405 53%3,795,429 (541,024)
Income (loss) Before Transfers (2,837,644)(1,660,871) (1,643,769)(17,102)
Transfers 2,837,644 1,147,792 40%1,079,742 68,050
Income (loss)-$ (513,079)$ (564,027)$ 50,948$ 0.00
City of Salem, Virginia
Salem Civic Center
Statement of Operations
For Seven Months Ending January 31, 2025
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Schedule M
Operating Revenues:
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date % of Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Catering 655,785$ 370,963$ 57%524,728$ (153,765)$
Concessions 137,833 101,313 74%82,350 18,963
Moyer Concessions 65,000 51,538 79%- 51,538
Salem High Concessions 8,500 6,387 75%4,310 2,077
Appropriated from Net Position 54,916 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 922,034 530,201 58%611,388 (81,187)
Operating Expenses:
Salaries of personnel 305,459 184,464 60%169,978 14,486
Fringe benefits 111,075 58,461 53%58,131 330
Contractual services 9,465 17,878 189%5,207 12,671
Printing and binding 300 - 0%- -
Laundry and Cleaning 2,500 - 0%- -
Communications 200 113 57%103 10
Insurance 2,000 1,522 76%1,877 (355)
Travel and training - - 0%179 (179)
Miscellaneous 24,848 17,770 72%16,201 1,569
Materials and supplies 254,331 136,341 54%156,580 (20,239)
Capital 54,916 - 0%5,084 (5,084)
Depreciation - 2,061 0%2,116 (55)
Total Catering Expenses 765,094 418,610 55%415,456 3,154
Salaries of Personnel 58,030 45,648 79%29,225 16,423
Fringe Benefits 15,246 10,171 67%5,693 4,478
Contractual services 25,000 9,015 36%11,402 (2,387)
Miscellaneous 150 (344) -229%59 (403)
Materials and Supplies 29,000 31,259 108%23,337 7,922
Machinery And Equipment - - 0%49 (49)
Total Concessions Expenses 127,426 95,749 75%69,765 25,984
Salaries of Personnel 37,000 14,225 38%- 14,225
Fringe Benefits 11,698 4,205 36%- 4,205
Contractual services 2,500 13,177 527%- 13,177
Miscellaneous - (18) 0%- (18)
Materials and Supplies 21,000 21,196 101%- 21,196
Total Moyer Expenses 72,198 52,785 73%- 52,785
Salaries of Personnel 4,461 3,367 75%702 2,665
Fringe Benefits 1,676 630 38%305 325
Contractual 2,500 - 0%1,005 (1,005)
Miscellaneous - 2 0%- 2
Materials and Supplies 1,807 1,667 92%1,570 97
Total Salem High Expenses 10,444 5,666 54%3,582 2,084
Income (loss) Before Transfers (53,128)(42,609)122,585 (165,194)
Transfers 53,128 - 0%- -
Income (loss)-$ (42,609)$ 122,585$ (165,194)$
Moyer Concessions
Salem High Concessions
City of Salem, Virginia
Salem Catering and Concessions
Statement of Operations
For Seven Months Ending January 31, 2025
Catering
Concessions
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City of Salem, Virginia
Water and Sewer Capital Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending January 31, 2025
Schedule N
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Fund Balance, July 1, 2024 13,575,000$
Revenues:
Transfer From General Fund 13,575,000$ 13,575,000$ -$ 13,575,000$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 13,575,000 13,575,000 - 13,575,000 - -
Expenditures:
North Salem Water Improvements 6,200,000 - - - 6,200,000 -
Roanoke River Upper Sewer Rehab 7,000,000 - - - 7,000,000 -
Wiley Ct Sewer Improvements 375,000 - - - 375,000 -
Total Expenditures 13,575,000$ -$ -$ -$ 13,575,000$ -
Fund Balance, January 31, 2025 13,575,000$
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Schedule O
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
Percent
to Date
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Beginning Net Position -$ 9,399,213$ 7,846,412$ 1,552,801$
Revenue
Premiums Paid - City 6,016,000 2,965,878 49% 2,948,709 17,169
Premiums Paid - School 5,150,000 2,527,246 49% 2,573,356 (46,110)
Premiums Paid - Retirees 697,500 463,347 66% 424,170 39,177
Dental Premiums Paid 590,600 302,657 51% 298,509 4,148
Interest Earnings 475,000 218,860 46% 209,383 9,477
Miscellaneous 5,000 27,091 542% 16,249 10,842
Total Year to Date Revenues 12,934,100 6,505,079 50% 6,470,376 34,703
Expenses
Health Claims 11,700,266 6,714,424 57% 5,268,595 1,445,829
Dental Claims 590,600 245,333 42% 246,332 (999)
Employee Health Clinic 532,884 214,577 40% 216,497 (1,920)
Consulting Services 105,250 42,537 40% 39,994 2,543
Miscellaneous 5,100 4,408 86% 4,170 238
Total Year to Date Expenses 12,934,100 7,221,279 56% 5,775,588 1,445,691
Ending Net Position -$ 8,683,013$ 8,541,200$ 141,813$
City of Salem, Virginia
Health Insurance Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenses
For Six Months Ending December 31, 2024
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City of Salem, Virginia
Schedule of Deposits and Investments
For Period Ending January 31, 2025
Schedule P
FV as a
Cash Value Net Change Fair Value % of
1/31/2025 in Fair Value 1/31/2025 Portfolio
Demand & Time Deposits
Concentration Account 49,765,646$ -$ 49,765,646$ 29.3%
Payroll Account 10,269 - 10,269 0.0%
Revenue Recovery Account 12,877 - 12,877 0.0%
Utility Billing Account 49,291 - 49,291 0.0%
Box Office Account 1,769,560 - 1,769,560 1.0%
Held as Fiscal Agent of:
Cardinal Academy 1,147,741 - 1,147,741 0.7%
Court Community Corrections 1,377,471 - 1,377,471 0.8%
Held on Behalf of:
Economic Development Authority 150,762 - 150,762 0.1%
Total Demand & Time Deposits 54,283,617 - 54,283,617 31.9%
Investments
Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) 111,115,841 - 111,115,841 65.6%
VA State Non-Arbitrage Program (SNAP) 3,218,162 - 3,218,162 1.9%
Held on Behalf of:
Economic Development Authority LGIP 1,045,212 - 1,045,212 0.6%
Total Investments 115,379,215 - 115,379,215 68.1%
Total Deposits and Investments 169,662,832$ -$ 169,662,832$ 100.0%
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Item #: 5.A.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 106, Zoning
Consider ordinance on second reading for the request of
Patrick and Jamie Snead to amend Chapter 106 Zoning,
Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-
304.17(B)(6) Townhouse, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF
SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to setbacks for townhouses.
(Approved on first reading at the February 10, 2025,
Council meeting.)
SUBMITTED BY: Maxwell Dillon, Planner
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
In the City of Salem, townhouse developments are permitted by right in the RMF
Residential Multi Family and RB Residential Business District zoning designations,
and by Special Exception Permit in the RSF Residential Single Family, DBD
Downtown Business District, TBD Transitional Business District, and CBD Community
Business District. Regardless of the zoning district, each townhouse development is
required to meet the Use and Design Standards specified in Chapter 106-304.17,
which prescribes additional regulations related to items including, but not limited to
minimum lot size/frontage, maximum density, and setback/buffer yards.
The applicant is requesting a text amendment related specifically to Chapter 106-
304.17(B)(6), which currently requires a minimum 25-foot setback be established
between townhouse groups and adjacent properties when buffer yards are not
required between zoning districts of different intensities. The proposed adjustment
would not require a 25-foot setback when adjacent properties are of the same or a
higher-intensity zoning designation, instead requiring that the setbacks of the
underlying zoning district be the standard in those scenarios. This change would
continue to protect the least intense and most vulnerable zoning districts (AG
Agriculture and RSF Residential Single Family) with the currently required 25-foot
setback, but would revert setback requirements for scenarios in which adjacent
properties are of the same or a higher-intensity zoning district to the setbacks that
would be required for other structures that could be developed.
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Because the proposed text amendment does not reduce the protection on properties
with the AG Agriculture or RSF Residential Single Family zoning designation, staff
recommends approval of the request. As Salem is a built-out environment, infill
development will be crucial to the accommodation of housing needs in the future. This
modification to the Use and Design Standards related to townhouse developments
can help reduce existing barriers to maximizing the utilization of developable land,
while still preserving the health and character of established neighborhoods.
FISCAL IMPACT:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the proposed code amendment on second reading.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Item 5A.B. 2-24-25 Legal Ad 1-23-25
2. Item 5A.B. 2-24-25 Legal Ad 1-30-25
3. Item 5A.B. 2-24-25 PC January 15, 2024, minutes
4. Item 6B 2-10-25 Sec._106_304.17.___Townhouse. proposed ordinance change
2.2025
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
Work Session, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North
Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
Regular Session, 7:00 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
WORK SESSION
1.Call to Order
2.New Business
A. Items for discussion on the January 2025 agenda.
1. Special Exception Permit - 707 South Colorado Street
2. Zoning Text Amendment - Townhomes
3. Sign Ordinance Amendment.
4. 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
5. Cancellation of February meeting
6. Update on Comprehensive Plan
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 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, there being present the
following members of said Commission, to wit: with Chair King, presiding; together
with Christopher J. Dorsey, City Manager and Executive Secretary, and H. Robert
Light, Assistant City Manager and Executive Secretary, ex officio members of said
Commission; Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., Director of Community Development; Mary
Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning Administrator; Maxwell S. Dillon, Planner, and Jim H.
Guynn, Jr., City Attorney; and the following business was transacted:
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Chair King reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the
Commission to hold a work session.
Item 2.A.1. Staff noted that a special exception permit application had been submitted
regarding a personal service, beauty salon, to be located at 707 South Colorado
Street and a discussion was held.
Item 2.A.2. Staff noted that the zoning ordinance allowed for anyone to propose a text
amendment and a change to the townhouse section of the zoning ordinance had been
submitted and a discussion was held.
Item 2.A.3. Staff noted that only one wall sign per frontage was allowed within the
HBD, Highway Business District and that many prospective businesses have a set
sign package that does not meet the current regulations of the sign ordinance. Staff
presented a text amendment to allow flexibility regarding wall signs that could allow up
to 4 wall signs and a discussion was held.
Item 2.A.4. Staff presented the 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report, and a
discussion was held.
Item 2.A.5. Staff noted that due to no items on the agenda, staff requested to cancel
the meeting.
Item 2.A.6. Staff updated the commission on the current review of the comprehensive
plan.
3.Adjournment
Chair King adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
1.Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was
called to order at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad
Street, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, there being present the following members
to wit: with Chair King, presiding; together with Christopher J. Dorsey, City Manager,
and Executive Secretary, H. Robert Light, Assistant City Manager and Deputy
Executive Secretary, ex officio members of said Commission; Charles E. Van Allman,
Jr., Director of Community Development; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning
Administrator; Maxwell S. Dillon, Planner; and Jim H. Guynn, Jr., 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 the regular meeting.
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A.Pledge of Allegiance
2.Election of Officers
Mr. Dorsey took charge of the meeting for the 2025 elections.
A.Election of Chairman for 2025
Vice-Chair Garst nominated Chair King to continue as Chair for 2025. Commissioner
Henrickson seconded the nomination. No further nominations were made. Mr. Dorsey
called for a vote, which passed unanimously. Chair King then presided.
B.Election of Vice-Chairman for 2025
Commissioner Beamer nominated Vice-Chair Garst to continue as Vice-Chair for
2025. Commissioner Routt seconded the nomination. No further nominations were
made. A roll call vote passed unanimously.
Chair King requested that all attendees stand for a moment of silence in honor of
former long-term Chair, Vicki Dalton.
Consent Agenda
A.Minutes
Consider acceptance of the minutes from the November 13, 2024, work
session and regular meeting.
Chair King asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes from the
November 13, 2024, work session and regular meeting. No changes were suggested,
and the minutes were approved as presented.
4.New Business
A.Special Exception Permit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Heather Pollard, contract
purchaser, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a personal
service, beauty salon, on the property located at 707 South Colorado Street,
Tax Map 160-7-3.
The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request from Heather Pollard,
contract purchaser, for the issuance of a special exception permit to allow a personal
service beauty salon at 707 South Colorado Street (Tax Map 160-7-3).
Staff noted that the subject property (707 South Colorado Street) consisted of a 0.215-
acre tract of land which currently sits within the RB Residential Business zoning
designation. A residence with an attached commercial unit exists on-site. To
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provide a bit of history, Floyd & Sue’s Barber Shop previously operated at this
location; however, it ceased operations in December of 2019 and the commercial unit
subsequently lost its legal nonconforming status. As a result, the applicant is
requesting a Special Exception Permit for a personal service to operate a beauty
salon in that same unit that is currently vacant. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
identifies this area as Mixed Use which is consistent with the proposed future
utilization of the property.
Heather Pollard, the applicant, addressed the Commission, stating that she currently
owns a salon at 1325 West Main Street and has a contract pending for the property at
707 South Colorado Street to relocate her business there. She plans to operate a
beauty salon and potentially lease space to other health and beauty-related
businesses upstairs.
Dr. Joe Foley, a nearby resident at 708 South Colorado Street, voiced his support for
the proposal, noting the property's history as Floyd and Sue’s Barbershop and its
suitability for mixed-use business and residential zoning.
Vice-Chair Garst inquired about the number of employees and hours of operation, and
Ms. Pollard responded that there would be four employees and the salon would
operate Monday through Saturday, approximately 8 AM to 7 PM.
Commissioner Henrickson asked about the intended use of the upstairs space, to
which Ms. Pollard confirmed it would be used for additional beauty-related
businesses, with no residential use planned.
The Commission also discussed the parking situation, with Ms. Pollard confirming that
parking would be located at the back of the building, not on South Colorado Street.
After closing the public hearing at 7:09 PM, the Commission moved to approve the
request. Commissioner Beamer made a motion to approve, and Vice-Chair Garst
seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
B.Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 106, Zoning
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Patrick and Jamie Snead to
amend Chapter 106 Zoning, Article III Use and Design Standards, Section
106-304.17(B)(6) Townhouse, of the CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA pertaining to setbacks for townhouses.
The Commission held a public hearing regarding a request from Patrick and Jamie
Sneed to amend Chapter 106, Zoning, Article 3, Use and Design Standards, Section
106-304.17B6 of the City Code, pertaining to setbacks for townhouses.
Staff noted that in the City of Salem, townhouse developments are permitted by right
in the RMF Residential Multi Family and RB Residential Business District zoning
designations, and by Special Exception Permit in the RSF Residential Single Family,
DBD Downtown Business District, TBD Transitional Business District, and CBD
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Community Business District. Regardless of the zoning district, each townhouse
development is required to meet the Use and Design Standards specified in Chapter
106-304.17, which prescribes additional regulations related to items including, but not
limited to minimum lot size/frontage, maximum density, and setback/buffer yards.
The applicant is requesting a text amendment related specifically to Chapter 106-
304.17(B)(6), which currently requires a minimum 25-foot setback be established
between townhouse groups and adjacent properties when buffer yards are not
required between zoning districts of different intensities. The proposed adjustment
would not require a 25-foot setback when adjacent properties are of the same or a
higher-intensity zoning designation, instead requiring that the setbacks of the
underlying zoning district be the standard in those scenarios. This change would
continue to protect the least intense and most vulnerable zoning districts (AG
Agriculture and RSF Residential Single Family) with the currently required 25-foot
setback, but would revert setback requirements for scenarios in which adjacent
properties are of the same or a higher-intensity zoning district to the setbacks that
would be required for other structures that could be developed.
Patrick Snead, representing Riverland Oaks LLC, explained that the proposed
amendment would reduce setbacks for townhouses when adjacent to properties with
equal or higher intensity zoning, while maintaining larger setbacks where adjacent to
single-family or agricultural zoning. The amendment aims to address the challenges
posed by limited available land for development.
The Commission discussed the proposed amendment, and City staff supported the
change, stating it would still protect single-family zoning while providing more flexibility
for townhouse developments in higher-intensity areas.
The public hearing was closed at 7:14 PM, and Commissioner Routt made a motion to
approve the amendment, which was seconded by Commissioner Henrickson. The
motion passed unanimously.
C.Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 66, Signs
Hold public hearing and consider amending Chapter 66 Signs, Article IV
Permitted Signs by Use and District, Section 66-105 Permitted Signs, of the
CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to wall signs.
The Commission held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Chapter
66, Article 4, Permitted Signs by Use and District, Section 66-105, to adjust
regulations for wall signs in the Highway Business District (HBD).
Maxwell Dillon, Planner, explained that the amendment would introduce the concept
of a "primary building side" to calculate allowable wall sign area, rather than relying
solely on road frontage. The proposed changes aim to balance flexibility for
businesses while maintaining the aesthetic character of commercial districts.
The Commission discussed the amendment, with Mr. Dillon emphasizing its business-
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friendly approach. Vice-Chair Garst asked if the change would meet the needs of most
commercial entities, and Mr. Dillon confirmed that it was a step in the right direction.
After closing the public hearing at 7:20 PM, Commissioner Henrickson made a motion
to approve the amendment, which was seconded by Commissioner Beamer. The
motion passed unanimously.
D.2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
Consider approval of the 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report with
direction to submit to City Council.
Chair King presented the 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report for approval.
Vice-Chair Garst praised the staff's work on the report. A motion to approve the report
and submit it to City Council was made by Vice-Chair Garst and seconded by
Commissioner Henrickson. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
E.Cancellation of February meeting
Consider cancellation of the February 12, 2025, Planning Commission meeting
due to no items on the agenda.
Mr. Light informed the Commission that there were no items on the agenda for the
February 12, 2025, meeting, and recommended its cancellation. Commissioner
Henrickson made a motion to approve the cancellation, which was seconded by
Commissioner Routt. The motion passed unanimously.
5.Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair King adjourned the meeting at 7:22 PM.
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 106, ZONING, ARTICLE III, USE
AND DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 106-304.17(B)(6) TOWNHOUSES, PERTAINING TO SETBACKS
FOR TOWNHOUSES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, THAT SECTION 106-304.17
(B)(6), ARTICLE III, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, BE AMENDED, REVISED, AND
REORDAINED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER 106
ZONING
ARTICLE III USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Sec. 106-304.17. Townhouse.
(A)Intent: The following minimum standards are established in recognition that common-wall single-family
dwellings on individual lots of record are a viable housing alternative to conventional detached single-family
dwellings. These standards are intended to allow flexibility in unit arrangements, unit size and yard space,
thereby allowing the creation of efficient and economical housing arrangements.
(B)Townhouse Development Standards: The following minimum standards refer to the overall design of the site,
and not to individual townhouse lots.
1.Applicants for townhouse developments shall submit a site plan in accordance with section 106-400 of
this chapter. The site plan shall include a master plan that defines the entire townhouse development.
The party submitting the site plan shall not commence development until the plan has been approved
by the city. Approval of a final subdivision plat, pursuant to the provisions of the Salem Subdivision
Ordinance is required prior to the sale of any townhouse lot.
2.The minimum development size for any townhouse development shall be 15,000 square feet. The
maximum density of any townhouse development shall be ten dwelling units per acre.
3.The minimum frontage for a townhouse development shall be 60 feet on a public street.
4.Along public rights-of-way, the setback for the townhouse groupings shall be as specified in article II.
Setback areas shall be free of all physical improvements, including parking areas, except for the
following:
a.Pedestrian walkways and sidewalks.
b.Privacy fences in rear yards.
c.Accessory buildings in rear yards.
d.Retaining walls.
5.When buffer yards are required between zoning districts of different intensities, plantings shall be
installed as specified in the 25-foot, or greater, buffer yard requirement found in section 106-402.3. No
individual townhouse lot lines shall extend into any required landscape buffer.
6.When buffer yards are not required between zoning districts of different intensities, a minimum 25-
foot setback shall be established between the townhouse groupings and adjacent properties. This area
shall be professionally landscaped with a combination of trees and shrubs, and shall be free of all
physical improvements including parking areas, except for the following:
a.Pedestrian walkways and sidewalks.
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b.Privacy fences in rear yards.
c.Accessory buildings in rear yards.
d.Retaining walls.
6.A minimum 25-foot setback shall be established between townhouse groupings and adjacent
properties that are zoned AG or RSF. Setbacks between townhouse groupings and adjacent
properties of other zoning classifications shall meet the requirements of the underlying zoning
district for the property. Where required, this area shall be professionally landscaped with a
combination of trees and shrubs, and shall remain free of all physical improvements, including
parking areas, except for:
a.Pedestrian walkways and sidewalks.
b.Privacy fences in rear yards.
c.Accessory buildings in rear yards.
d.Retaining walls.
7.No townhouse unit shall have a private driveway connecting to a public street.
8.All townhouse developments shall be served by public water and sewer.
9.A homeowners' association shall be created for each townhouse development. The homeowners'
association shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of all commonly owned areas and
facilities including, but not limited to, open space, required buffer yards, common areas, private streets
and parking areas, and stormwater management facilities within the townhouse development.
(C)Minimum Townhouse Lot Requirements:
1.Individual townhouse lots may front on either public or private streets, parking areas, or other
commonly-owned areas within the development.
2.There shall be no minimum lot size for individual townhouse lots. Each townhouse lot shall be large
enough to accommodate the footprint of the unit, any required yards, and any amenities intended for
the exclusive use of that unit, such as private parking areas or patios. No required townhouse yard may
contain any parking area not intended for the exclusive use of that unit. Individual townhouse lots may
extend into the 25-foot landscaped setback at the perimeter of the development, however they may
not extend into any required buffer yard.
3.The minimum width for any townhouse unit shall be 16 feet.
(D)Minimum Townhouse Yard Requirements:
1.Townhouse Unit:
Front Yard:
(a)The minimum front yard for any townhouse unit fronting on a public street shall be as specified
in article II, District Regulations.
(b)The minimum front yard for any townhouse unit not fronting on a public street shall be ten feet.
Rear Yard: The minimum rear yard shall be ten feet.
Side Yard for End Units: The minimum side yard for end units shall be ten feet.
(E)Maximum Height of Structures:
1.The maximum height of any townhouse unit shall be three stories or 45 feet.
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(F)Maximum Building Size:
1.Accessory Structures: No accessory building shall exceed 100 square feet in size.
(G)Grouping of Townhouses:
1.Townhouses shall be attached in groups of three to 12.
2.The facades of townhouses shall be varied by staggered front yards and variations in design and
materials. No more than four abutting townhouses shall have the same front yard depth and the same
architectural treatment of facades and roof lines. The front yard stagger, when required, shall be a
minimum of two feet.
3.All townhouses shall be arranged such that only the front or side of any unit shall face a public street. If
site characteristics require that the backs of townhouses face a public street, then vegetative screening
shall be required per the provisions of this chapter. Such vegetative screening shall be located within a
common area, and not on any townhouse lot.
4.A minimum 40-foot separation shall be provided between groupings of townhouse units. This
minimum separation may be reduced to 20 feet if both facing walls contain no windows, doors or
balconies.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John Saunders -
H. Hunter Holliday –
Byron Randolph Foley –
Anne Marie Green –
Renee F. Turk –
Passed:
Effective:
_______________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
H. Robert Light
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
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Item #: 5.B.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Amendment to the City Code - Chapter 66, Signs
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter
66 Signs, Article IV Permitted Signs by Use and District,
Section 66-105 Permitted Signs, of the CODE OF THE CITY
OF SALEM, VIRGINIA pertaining to wall signs. (Approved
on first reading at the February 10, 2025, Council meeting.)
SUBMITTED BY: Maxwell Dillon, Planner
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
In the City of Salem, signage is permitted in accordance with the regulations outlined
in Chapter 66 of the City’s code. Generally, a maximum allowance of sign square
footage is derived from a ratio involving linear public street frontage (1.5 square feet of
signage per 1 linear foot of public street frontage). “Sub regulations” exist for each
individual sign type and zoning district within that overall maximum, providing
additional guidance in regard to items like sign height, sign size, or number of signs.
Wall signs, defined as building-mounted signs which are either attached to, displayed
on, or painted on an exterior wall in a manner parallel with the wall surface, are
currently permitted in conjunction with the number of public street frontages that a
property possesses in the HBD Highway Business District zoning designation. For
example, if a property has one public street frontage, only one wall sign is allowed on
that parcel. This restriction can limit business visibility to both vehicular and foot traffic,
introducing an additional obstacle for prospective relocation to Salem. That challenge,
coupled with the idea that properly designed/scaled signs on multiple walls can
enhance the aesthetic of a building rather than detract from it, has led staff to
requestthe modification ofHBD wall signage regulations. The proposed adjustment
would provide additional flexibility for the number of permissible wall signs (maximum
of 4), while maintaining restrictions on both the amount of total allowable wall sign
square footage and the maximum size of each individual wall sign. The proposed text
can be found below:
For the purposes of this section, primary building side is a building’s side
associated with its public entrance. If there are multiple public entrances, the
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primary building side shall be determined by the Administrator. Allowable
square footage shall be configured by 1.5 square feet of sign area per 1 linear
foot of primary building side. Maximum allowable square footage per individual
sign area shall be the lesser of 0.5 square foot of sign area per 1 linear foot of
primary side length, or 150 square feet. No more than 4 wall signs shall be
allowed.
For buildings containing 3 or more units: wall signs shall be based on 1 square
foot of sign area per 1 linear foot of primary side. Any additional side(s) oriented
to the right of way and/or public parking lot may have an additional sign not to
exceed to size of the sign associated with the primary building side.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council consider approval of this proposed code amendment on
second reading.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Item 6C 2-10-25 Chapter 66 Article IV Section 66-105 2.2025
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 66, SIGNS, ARTICLE
IV, PERMITTED SIGNS BY USE AND DISTRICT, SECTION 66-105, PERMITTED SIGNS,
PERTAINING TO WALL SIGNS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, THAT
SECTION 66-105, ARTICLE IV, OF CHAPTER 66, SIGNS, WALL SIGNS, OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA BE AMENDED, REVISED, AND REORDAINED TO
READ AS FOLLOWS::
Chapter 66
SIGNS
ARTICLE IV
PERMITTED SIGNS
Wall Sign, Gas Station Canopy Sign, Mansard Sign, Skeleton Sign, Channel Letter Sign:
No wall sign, skeleton sign or mansard sign shall cover wholly or partially any opening nor project beyond the
ends of the structure to which it is attached. No wall sign or skeleton sign shall project above the wall to which
it is attached. No mansard sign or skeleton sign shall project above the ridge line of the immediate mansard
roof plane to which it is attached. No wall sign, skeleton sign or mansard sign shall extend more than 18
inches beyond the building line and shall not be attached to a structure at a height of less than nine feet above
the sidewalk or ground.
AG RSF, COL RMF, RB,
PUD
MHP TBD, DBD* CUD, CBD,
HBD, BCD,
LM, HM
HBD
Maximum
24
square
feet
Religious,
charitable,
institutional,
recreational,
and other
public/
semipublic
uses up to
24 square
feet
One per
business.
Maximum of
six square
feet per
frontage.
Religious,
charitable,
institutional,
recreational,
and other
public/
semipublic
uses up to
24 square
feet
Maximum
15
square
feet
For commercial or
industrial uses one
sign allowed.
Additional frontage
may have
additional signage.
If frontage is less
than 75 feet, sign
shall not exceed
24 square feet.
Frontage 75 to
less than 150 feet,
sign shall not
exceed 100
square feet.
Frontage 150 feet
or greater, sign
shall not exceed
150 square feet.
Sign may contain
more than one
For
commercial
or industrial
uses one
sign
allowed.
Additional
frontage
may have
additional
signage. If
frontage is
less than 75
feet, sign
shall not
exceed 24
square feet.
Frontage 75
to less than
150 feet,
sign shall
For the purposes
of this section,
primary building
side is a
building’s side
associated with
its public
entrance. If there
are multiple
public entrances,
the primary
building side
shall be
determined by
the
Administrator.
Allowable square
footage shall be
configured by 1.5
square feet of
sign area per 1
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sign not to exceed
the maximum
allowable size.
*See § 106-105
(C) Additional
Standards
not exceed
100 square
feet.
Frontage
150 feet or
greater, sign
shall not
exceed 150
square feet.
Sign may
contain
more than
one sign not
to exceed
the
maximum
allowable
size. For
multi-unit
buildings:
wall signs
shall be
based on
unit frontage
at a one
square foot
per one
linear foot
ratio
linear foot of
primary building
side. Maximum
allowable square
footage per
individual sign
area shall be the
lesser of 0.5
square foot of
sign area per 1
linear foot of
primary side
length, or 150
square feet. No
more than 4 wall
signs shall be
allowed.
For buildings
containing 3 or
more units: wall
signs shall be
based on 1
square foot of
sign area per 1
linear foot of
primary side.
Any additional
side(s) oriented
to the right of
way and/or public
parking lot may
have an
additional sign
not to exceed the
size of the sign
associated with
the primary
building side.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
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Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John Saunders -
H. Hunter Holliday –
Byron Randolph Foley –
Anne Marie Green –
Renee F. Turk –
Passed:
Effective:
_______________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
H. Robert Light
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
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Item #6.A
Date: 2/24/2025
February 24, 2025
Council of the City of Salem
Salem, Virginia 24153
Dear Council Members:
For your information, I am listing appointments and vacancies on various boards and commissions:
Board or Commission Recommendation
Economic Development Authority Recommend that Council reappoint Jason Fountain for a four-
year term ending March 9, 2029.
Vacancies
Board of Zoning Appeals Need one regular member for the remainder of a five-year term
ending March 30, 2028 and one alternate member for the
remainder of five-year term ending November 13, 2028.
Roanoke River Blueway Advisory
Committee
Need one member, two-year term
Sincerely,
Laura Lea Harris
Laura Lea Harris
Deputy Clerk of Council
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
February 24, 2025
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Term of Office: 3 years (3 terms only)
Denise P. King 12-31-27
Rev. C. Todd Hester 12-31-25
Dr. Forest Jones 12-31-26
AT LARGE MEMBERS:
Patrick Kenney 12-31-25
Helen Ferguson 12-31-26
Bobby Russell 12-31-27
BOARD OF APPEALS (USBC BUILDING CODE)
Term of Office: 5 years
Steve Poff 1-01-26
Robert S. Fry, III 1-01-28
Patrick Snead 1-01-30
Ray Varney 5-11-25
Joseph Driscoll 1-01-28
ALTERNATES:
David Hodges 12-12-26
Chelsea Dyer 8-09-25
David Botts 1-01-29
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE
ASSESSMENTS
Term of Office: 3 years (appointed by Circuit Court)
Wendel Ingram 11-30-27
Corey Fobare 11-30-27
David A. Prosser 11-30-25
Janie Whitlow 11-30-26
Kathy Fitzgerald 11-30-27
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Term of Office: 5 years (appointed by Circuit Court)
F. Van Gresham 3-20-27
Vacant 3-30-28
Steve Belanger 6-05-29
Gary Lynn Eanes 3-20-25
Tom Copenhaver 3-20-27
ALTERNATES:
Tony Rippee 10-12-28
Jeff Zoller 3-1-28
Vacant 11-13-28
CHIEF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS (CLEO)
CONSORTIUM
No Term Limit
H, Hunter Holliday
Alternate: John Saunders
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
No term limit except for Private Provider
(Names) (Alternates)
Rosie Jordan Tammy Todd
Laura Lea Harris Crystal Williams
Kevin Meeks Joshua Vaught Amy Cole
Jasmin Lawson
Cathy Brown Leigh Frazier Howard Shumate
Heather Gunn Courtenay Alleyne
Deborah Breedlove
Mark Chadwick
Parent Rep-Vacant Vacant
Sue Goad Chrissy Brake
Randy Jennings Bridget Nelson
Vacant Mandy Hall
Sean Slusser Seth Chamberland
Health Dept. - Vacant Vacant
Wendel Cook Jessica Cook Casey Mabery
*Note: Rosie Jordan will serve as Fiscal Agent
For the City of Salem
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years (Requires Oath of Office)
William Q. Mongan 3-09-27
Paul C. Kuhnel 3-09-28
J. David Robbins 3-09-28
Cindy Shelor 4-10-25
Jason Fountain 3-09-25
Sean B. Kosmann 12-14-28
Joe Curran . 12-14-28
FAIR HOUSING BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
Betty Waldron 7-01-25
Melton Johnson 7-01-26
Cole Keister 8-09-27
Pat Dew 3-01-27
Janie Whitlow 4-09-27
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MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
FINE ARTS COMMISSION (INACTIVE)
Term of Office: 4 years
Cameron Vest 5-01-15
Julie E. Bailey Hamilton 5-01-15
Brenda B. Bower 7-26-12
Vicki Daulton 10-26-12
Hamp Maxwell 10-26-12
Fred Campbell 5-01-13
Rosemary A. Saul 10-26-13
Rhonda M. Hale 10-12-14
Brandi B. Bailey 10-12-14
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING
Term of Office: 3 years
John P. Shaner 3-01-27
Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley (INACTIVE)
Term of Office: Unlimited
PERSONNEL BOARD
Term of Office: 2 years
William R. Shepherd 6-09-25
J. Chris Conner 8-12-25
Margaret Humphrey 8-12-25
Garry Lautenschlager 11-23-26
Teresa Sizemore-Hernandez 4-26-25
PLANNING COMMISSION AND
NPDES CITIZENS' COMMITTEE
Term of Office: 4 years
Mark Henrickson 7-31-26
Denise “Dee” King 7-31-26
Nathan Routt 7-26-27
Reid Garst 7-31-26
N. Jackson Beamer 8-28-27
REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF REVIEW BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
David G. Brittain 2-14-28
Wendel Ingram 6-11-27
Daniel L. Hart 2-14-27
ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
Term of Office: 4 years
Dale T. Guidry 7-1-28
ROANOKE RIVER BLUEWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Term of Office: 2 years
Jeff Ceasar 6-30-24
Vacant 6-30-25
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL
COMMISSION
Term of Office: 3 years
H. Hunter Holliday 6-30-27
Dee King 6-30-26
Anne Marie Green 6-30-27
ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years
H. Robert Light 12-14-27
Mike McEvoy (Citizen At-large) 12-13-25
ROANOKE VALLEY DETENTION COMMISSION
No Terms
Member Alternate
Rosemarie Jordan Chris Dorsey
ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION
Term of Office: 3 years
Dr. Steven L. Powers 11-08-27
Russ Craighead 7-25-25
Skip Lautenschlager 9-26-26
ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years
Rob Light 12-31-27
ROANOKE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (TPO) POLICY BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
Renee F. Turk 6-30-26
H. Hunter Holliday 6-30-26
Alternate: Byron R. Foley 6-30-26
SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF SALEM
Term of Office: 3 years
Teresa Sizemore-Hernandez 12-31-27
Andy Raines 12-31-25
Stacey Danstrom 12-31-25
Macel Janoschka 12-31-26
Chris King 12-31-27
SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Term of Office: 4 years, 2 term limit
Heath Rickmond 12-01-26
TOTAL ACTION FOR PROGRESS
Term of Office: 2 years
Byron Randolph Foley 11-13-25
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MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (TTC)
Term of office: 3 years
Crystal Williams 6-30-26
Josh Pratt 6-30-26
Alternate: Vacant 6-30-26
Alternate: Max Dillon 6-30-26
VIRGINIA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM
BOARD (VASAP)
Term of office: 3 years
Chris Shelor 1-27-28
VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCAL
ADVISORY
Term of Office: 4 years (2 terms only)
Dr. Forest I. Jones, Jr. 6-30-26
VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE BOARD
Term of Office: No term limit
Chris Dorsey
John Shaner
WESTERN VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES COUNCIL
Term of office: 3 years
Deputy Chief Matt Rickman 12-31-25
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL
FACILITY AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years (Requires Oath of Office)
Tommy Miller 2-3-26
Chris Dorsey 2-3-28
Crystal Williams (Alternate) 2-3-26
H. Robert Light (Alternate) 2-3-28
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
Appointee Term of Office: 1 year – Expires 12-31-25
Alternates serve until another alternate is appointed
(Requires Oath of Office)
Governing Body Appointee (by Council): Byron R. Foley
Governing Body Alternate (by Council): H. Hunter Holliday
Local Official Appointee (by Council): Rosemarie Jordan
Local Official Alternate (by Council): Chris Dorsey
Sheriff (Automatic): Chris Shelor
Sheriff Alternate (Appointed by Sheriff): Chief Deputy-
Major Steve Garber
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