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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 24, 2017
A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council
Chambers Conference Room, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on July 24, 2017, at 6:30
p.m., there being present the following members of said Council, to wit: Byron Randolph Foley,
William D. Jones (absent), Jane W. Johnson (absent), James A. Martin, and James L. Chisom;
with Byron Randolph Foley, presiding; together with Kevin S. Boggess, City Manager; James E.
Taliaferro, II, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of
Finance; Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., Director of Community Development ; and the following
business was transacted:
Mayor Foley reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council
to hold a work session; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boggess noted that Brent Cochran and Ed Walker are planning to hold a
public forum on the Body Shop property on August 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and he also went
over various updates including Peacock Salem and Valleydale Packers properties; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taliaferro and Mr. Van Allman discussed updates related to storm water
management; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taliaferro discussed the City of Salem 9th Annual Benefit Golf
Tournament coming up on August 19th; and
WHEREAS, there were no other topics for discussion; and
There being no further business to come before the Council, the work session was
adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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Mayor
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Clerk of Council
Ci ty Council Meeting
M INUTES
Monday, July 24, 2017, 7:30 P M
Council Chambers, C ity Hall, 114 North B road Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
1.C all to Order
A regular meeting of the C ouncil of the City of Salem, Virginia, was called to order
at 7:30 p.m., there being present the following members to wit: Byron Randolph
Foley, Mayor, William D. J ones, Vice-Mayor (absent), C ouncil members: J ane W.
J ohnson (absent), J ames A. Martin, and J ames L. C hisom; along with Kevin S.
Boggess, C ity Manager; J ames E. Taliaferro, II, Assistant C ity Manager and Clerk
of C ouncil; Rosemarie B. J ordan, Director of Finance; Melinda J . Payne, Director
of Economic Development; C harles E. Van Allman, J r.; D irector of Community
D evelopment; and Stephen M. Yost, C ity Attorney.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Bid Openings, Awards, Recognitions
4.C onsent Agenda
A.Minutes
C onsider acceptance of minutes from the J uly 10, 2017, regular meeting.
A pproved
5.Old Business
A.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading, the request of Lance B.
& Debra M. Duncan, Tarpley G raham, LLC , J ustin I. & A ndrea N. Boles, Darrell
R. & Kirsten K. Printz, Kendall S. & Renae A. Keffer, BG G T, LLC, Daniel I. &
Helene M. Shain, David B. & C arolyn F. Bullington, Bradley M. & Elizabeth T.
G raham, property owners, for rezoning 13 parcels located at 693, 700, 701, 705,
709, 713, 717, 721, 725, 729 and 733 Ambler Lane (Tax Map #s 271-1-1.1, 271-1-
1.2, 271-1-1.3, 271-1-1.4, 271-1-1.5, 271-1-1.6, 271-1-2.1, 271-1-2.2, 271-1-2.3,
271-1-2.4, 271-1-2.5, 271-1-3, 271-1-1, and 290-1-1) from P UD Planned Unit
D istrict with conditions to PUD Planned Unit District with amended conditions.
(C ontinued from the J une 26, 2017, meeting. Advertised in the J une 8 and 15 issues
of Salem Times Register. See Page 1 Planning Commission minutes.) S TA FF
REPO RT
Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property consists of
thirteen parcels of land in the Heritage Downs Planned Unit Development located
along A mbler Lane, a private road, west of the intersection with Franklin Street.
T he owner is requesting to increase the maximum number of residential lots from 19
to 20. As a result, the amount of open space will decrease from 13.54 acres to
12.72 acres (0.82 acres) in order to accommodate the additional lot while keeping
all lots at a 0.75 acre size. However, 0.60 acres of the 0.82 decrease in open space
is covered by a “grazing easement” effectively requiring that area to remain
undeveloped. T his area is 0.22 acres. T he new 12.72 acres of open space is still
above the 12 acres required as a condition on the Master Plan. T he owner has also
voluntarily proffered to dedicate additional right-of-way for Franklin Street for road
widening or the construction of a future walking path or greenway.
Mayor Foley noted that this item was continued from the J une 26, 2017, meeting.
Mr. Taliaferro noted that the petitioners would like to add one additional lot to this
subdivision, which is a PUD Planned Unit Development. T his type of development
is regulated by City C ouncil and proffered conditions. T hey are requesting to keep
the previous proffers and add two additional proffers; first, they will dedicate the
property between the fence and the right of way on Franklin Street to the City, and
second, they are proffering to maintain the red barn located on the property. If
C ouncil should decide to approve this request, the petitioners are also proffering to
follow the master plan presented with the petition.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and noted that Mr. Graham was in the
audience.
Brad Graham of Tarpley Graham, LLC , property owner and developer, appeared
before C ity C ouncil. He noted that he is here to answer any questions they might
have.
Mayor Foley asked if anyone else would like to speak. T here was no response, and
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Martin noted that he was glad to see the request is very clear on what the
petitioners are requesting, and he believes this is going to be a nice addition to this
part of Salem. Also, the additional land they are proffering to dedicate to the City
will be helpful in the future for the widening of Franklin Street.
Mr. C hisom echoed Councilman Martin's comments and noted the proffer regarding
the red barn is a benefit to the C ity, and he thanked Mr. G raham for doing this.
J ames C hisom motioned to approve the ordinance on first reading, the request of
Lance B. & Debra M. Duncan, Tarpley Graham, LLC , J ustin I. & Andrea N.
Boles, Darrell R. & Kirsten K. Printz, Kendall S. & Renae A. Keffer, BG G T, LLC ,
D aniel I. & Helene M. Shain, D avid B. & C arolyn F. Bullington, Bradley M. &
Elizabeth T. Graham, property owners, for rezoning 13 parcels located at 693, 700,
701, 705, 709, 713, 717, 721, 725, 729 and 733 Ambler Lane (Tax Map #s 271-1-
1.1, 271-1-1.2, 271-1-1.3, 271-1-1.4, 271-1-1.5, 271-1-1.6, 271-1-2.1, 271-1-2.2,
271-1-2.3, 271-1-2.4, 271-1-2.5, 271-1-3, 271-1-1, and 290-1-1) from PUD Planned
Unit D istrict with conditions to P UD Planned Unit District with amended proffered
conditions. J ames Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
6.New Business
A.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading, the request of A RD
Properties LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 905 Indiana
Street, (Tax Map # 186-9-6) from HBD Highway Business District to RS F
Residential Single Family District. (Advertised in the J uly 6 and 13, 2017, issues
of the Salem Times Register. Recommend approval; see Page 4 Planning
C ommission minutes.) STA FF REP O RT
Staff noted the following regarding the rezoning request: the subject property
consists of one parcel on the west side of Indiana Street, near the southwest corner
of the intersection with 7th Street, north of the former Valleydale manufacturing
plant. T he property is approximately 0.26 acres and is occupied by a single family
residence. T he owner wishes to rezone the property to RS F Residential Single
Family in order to make it eligible for a Special Exception Permit for a two family
dwelling. T he existing house was used as three residences (a triplex) at some point
in the past. However, this use was discontinued for a period of more than two years
and has thus lost any grandfathered status. T his application is item 6A.
Mayor Foley noted that Item 6A & 6B are related and will be discussed at the same
time. T here will be separate motions for each item.
Mr. Taliaferro noted that Item 6A is a petition to rezone the property from HBD
Highway Business District to RSF Residential Single Family. T he property was
used as residential, and it was legal nonconforming, but the use ceased for some
time and the grandfather rights expired. So now it is a commercial property. T he
petitioners would like to use the property as a residential duplex. Item 6B is a
request for a Special Exception Permit for a two family dwelling or duplex. He
noted that he would be happy to answer any questions.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
regarding the rezoning.
J ohn D'Allessandro of 3734 Verona Trail, Roanoke, property owner, appeared
before C ity C ouncil explaining the rezoning and Special Exception Permit requests.
Mr. Martin noted he understood that at some point in the past the property was used
as a triplex. He guesses now moving forward the plan is to use the property for a
duplex, and Mr. D'Alessandro noted that this was correct.
Mayor Foley asked if anyone else would like to speak. T here was no response, and
the public hearing was closed.
J ames Martin motioned to approve the ordinance on first reading, the request of
A RD Properties LLC , property owner, for rezoning the property located at 905
Indiana Street, (Tax Map # 186-9-6) from HBD Highway Business District to RSF
Residential Single Family District. J ames C hisom seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
B.Special E xception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of A RD Properties LLC , property
owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a two family
dwelling on the property located at 905 Indiana Street (Tax Map #186-9-
6). (Advertised in the J uly 6 and 13, 2017, issues of the Salem Times Register.
Recommend approval; see Page 5 Planning Commission minutes.) S TA FF
REPO RT
Staff noted the following regarding the Special Exception Permit request: the
subject property consists of one parcel on the west side of Indiana Street, near the
southwest corner of the intersection with 7th Street, north of the former Valleydale
manufacturing plant. T he property is approximately 0.26 acres, and is occupied by
a single family residence. T his request is associated with item 6A. T he owner is
requesting a Special Exception Permit to allow the existing house to be converted to
a two family dwelling.
J ames Martin motioned to approve the request of A RD Properties LLC , property
owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a two family
dwelling on the property located at 905 Indiana Street (Tax Map #186-9-6). J ames
C hisom seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
C .Special E xception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Strauss Properties LLC and T he
Branch Family LLC, property owners, and Ober Brewing LLC , lessee, for the
issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a microbrewery on the property
located at 1443 Lakeside C ircle (Tax Map # 51-3-4). (Advertised in the J uly 6 and
13, 2017, issues of the Salem Times Register. Recommend approval; see Page 6
Planning C ommission minutes.) STA F F REPO RT
Staff noted the following regarding the Special Exception Permit request: the
subject property consists of a single parcel located at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Branch Drive and Lakeside Circle, near the intersection of Branch
D rive and Kesler Mill Road. T he property is approximately 2.25 acres, and is
occupied by a Multi-Tenant Manufacturing Building. T his request is to allow a
microbrewery in the multi-tenant building. T he applicant states that this location will
allow for a tasting room and future expansion, including potential growth into a
“distributing” brewery which is an allowed used in Light Manufacturing. T his
property is located partially within the 100 and 500 year floodplains.
Mr. Taliaferro noted this property is zoned for industrial use and the code allows
microbreweries by Special Exception Permit in industrial districts. T he petitioners
would like to open a microbrewery, which is more of a commercial serve customers
on site, as opposed to producing alcohol and then selling it to distributors. He noted
the petitioners were present and that he would be glad to answer any questions.
Mayor Foley asked if the petitioners were to eventually get into distribution, which
by definition then becomes a brewery, would they have to come back for another
Special Exception Permit. Or would it automatically escalate from a microbrewery
to a brewery for planning purposes? Mr. Taliaferro noted that he believed in
industrial districts a brewery is a permitted use so they could graduate to a brewery
without any other approvals.
Mr. Martin asked if the property is currently vacant, and Mr. Taliaferro noted that it
is vacant.
D avid Ober of Ober Brewing LLC , 2221 Lick Ridge Road, C heck, Virginia,
appeared before Council and noted they have leased this property for their brewery.
Mr. O ber stated that they are currently occupying the property and are waiting on
the final approval before they made any big moves. Mr. Martin asked what was the
term of the lease? Mr. Ober noted they will be there for five years and that the
system they are starting with is small and it would make it hard for them to
distribute at this time. T hey may try to distribute to some of the local bars and will
also be doing some events. T hey are planning for Phase II and expanding by
creating some jobs and being a good draw for the local economy. Mr. Martin noted
C ity C ouncil loves to see this as this seems to be a growing trend for these types of
businesses in the industrial areas. He also noted the location on the Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail seems to be a neat location, and Mr. O ber agreed with him.
Mayor Foley noted he thought they planned to have five employees. He asked if the
five would be in addition to him and his wife. Mr. Ober noted that in the first phase
it will be he, his wife, a couple of servers, and one person who can do everything.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
regarding this request.
C arrie C ox of 227 Academy Street appeared before the C ouncil. She noted this is a
brewery so she has to say something positive. She really hopes that City C ouncil
will pass the request, and she did not doubt that they would not. She stated that
breweries are a continuing trend, and it does bring a lot of tourism into the area.
T his also helps to get more people out and about in the city and seeing more
breweries coming to Salem is a good thing.
Mayor Foley asked if anyone else would like to speak. T here was no response, and
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Taliaferro noted that after researching, a brewery is also by Special Exception
Permit in the industrial districts. Mayor Foley noted if the petitioners did get to the
point they wanted to distribute they would have to come back to make this request.
J ames C hisom motioned to approve the request of Strauss Properties LLC and T he
Branch Family LLC, property owners, and Ober Brewing LLC , lessee, for the
issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a microbrewery on the property
located at 1443 Lakeside C ircle (Tax Map # 51-3-4). J ames Martin seconded the
motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
D.Amendment to the City Code
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading amending C hapter 106,
A rticle II District Regulations, Section 106-210(B)(5) Downtown business district,
C ommercial Use Types, Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-310.23
C ommercial uses, pertaining to D ance Halls; Article II District Regulations,
Section 106-212(A)(5) Transitional business district, C ommercial Use Types,
pertaining to Microbreweries and Microdistilleries; Sections 106-214(A)(5) and
106-214.2(B)(5) Highway business district, Commercial Use Types, 106-218.2(A)
(5) and 106-218.2(B)(5), Light manufacturing district, C ommercial Use Types, 106-
220.2(A)(5) and 106-220.2(B)(5), Heavy manufacturing district, Commercial Use
Types, pertaining to Personal Storage; Section 106-214.2(B)(5) and Article IV,
D efinitions and Use Types, Section 106-602.9, C ommercial use types pertaining to
Massage Parlors; Article IV, Development Standards, Section 106-402.1(B) Buffer
yards, screening and landscaping, general requirements and Section 106-402.29
pertaining to the approved planting list. (Advertised in the J uly 6 and 13, 2017,
issues of the Salem Times Register. Recommend approval; see Page 7 Planning
C ommission minutes.) STA FF REP O RT
C huck Van Allman, Director of C ommunity Development, appeared before City
C ouncil explaining the proposed zoning ordinance amendments. He noted that many
code changes have been proposed over the last several months due to various state
code changes and general housekeeping duties. In response to state code changes,
staff discovered typographical errors and the necessity of keeping the zoning
ordinance current with the rapidly changing environment requires laundering. As the
D owntown plan continues to garner business development, the existing code will
need to be revised to allow the growth requested by our citizenry during this public
process. T husly the changes in the dance halls, microbreweries, and
miscrodistilleries are a direct result. State code changes in the definitions and
licensing requirements for massage therapists are reflected in these amendments as
well. Lastly, an approved planting list has been created to help facilitate the site
plan review process for site development.
Mayor Foley noted Mr. Van Allman did a great job of summarizing the changes in
C ouncil's work session. He asked if he could do the same thing for the public's
benefit.
Mr. Van Allman further discussed the proposed zoning ordinance amendments.
Mr. Martin noted that he was glad to see some of the clarifications in the code, and
he thinks this gives the C ity a little more control over certain things.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to regarding
this item.
C arrie C ox of 227 Academy Street appeared before the C ouncil. She noted that
she is glad to see these changes. She loves all the landscaping that has been taking
place over the last couple of years. Salem has really done a good job on this and it
makes a noticeable difference. She noted the other changes are good as well, and
she thanked everyone for their hard work on these amendments to the code.
Mayor Foley asked if anyone else would like to speak. T here was no response, and
the public hearing was closed.
J ames Martin motioned to adopt the ordinance on first reading amending C hapter
106, Article II District Regulations, Section 106-210(B)(5) Downtown business
district, C ommercial Use Types, Article III Use and D esign Standards, Section
106-310.23 C ommercial uses, pertaining to Dance Halls; A rticle II District
Regulations, Section 106-212(A )(5) Transitional business district, Commercial Use
Types, pertaining to Microbreweries and Microdistilleries; Sections 106-214(A)(5)
and 106-214.2(B)(5) Highway business district, C ommercial Use Types, 106-
218.2(A)(5) and 106-218.2(B)(5), Light manufacturing district, C ommercial Use
Types, 106-220.2(A)(5) and 106-220.2(B)(5), Heavy manufacturing district,
C ommercial Use Types, pertaining to Personal Storage; Section 106-214.2(B)(5)
and A rticle IV, Definitions and Use Types, Section 106-602.9, C ommercial use
types pertaining to Massage Parlors; Article IV, Development Standards, Section
106-402.1(B) Buffer yards, screening and landscaping, general requirements and
Section 106-402.29 pertaining to the approved planting list. J ames C hisom
seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
E.Vacation of Right of Way
Hold a public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 1322 appointing viewers
to consider permanently vacating an approximate 0.07 acres of unopened right of
way of West 2nd Street situated west of C ypress Street, bounded on the south by
Lot 1 Section 8 of the Hockman Land C ompany Subdivision (Tax Map #144-8-5)
and on the north by Lot 1 Section 7 of the Hockman Land C ompany Subdivision
(Tax Map #144-8-3). (As advertised on J uly 6 and 13, 2017 issues of the Salem
Times Register.)
Mr. Taliaferro noted that the petitioner would like to vacate this .07 acres of West
2nd Street. T he petitioner owns property on the north side and also the south side of
this unopened right of way. Further, there are no utilities located in this area, and
staff does not see any issues with vacating the right of way.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like speak on
this matter.
T here was no response, and the public hearing was closed.
J ames Martin motioned to adopt Resolution 1322 appointing viewers to consider
permanently vacating an approximate 0.07 acres of unopened right of way of West
2nd Street situated west of C ypress Street, bounded on the south by Lot 1 Section 8
of the Hockman Land Company Subdivision (Tax Map #144-8-5) and on the north
by Lot 1 Section 7 of the Hockman Land C ompany Subdivision (Tax Map #144-8-
3). J ames C hisom seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
F.Tourism Marketing P lan Ordinance
C onsider an ordinance establishing a tourism marketing plan in the C ity of Salem.
Mr. Boggess noted that he would be discussing Item 6F, 6G, and 6H together, if that
is ok with C ity C ouncil. Mayor Foley noted that this would be fine.
Mr. Boggess noted that Item 6F is the tourism marketing plan. As City C ouncil is
aware, we adopted tourism zones to target development in certain areas within the
C ity. We have the proposed hotel at the C ivic Center which falls within one of those
zones. T he developers of the hotel are in the process of applying for bridge
financing through the State for the project. In order to qualify for the financing, lots
of pieces have to be in place. T he first is the tourism marketing plan, and in order to
meet all the requirements for the financing, the C ity has to have adopted a tourism
plan. Staff is proposing to adopt the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge tourism plan for the
entire region, which certainly dovetails with what Salem wants to do. We are on
their board and this what we are doing as a region and what the C ity is participating
in.
He stated that Item 6G is the tourism zone performance agreement ordinance, and
C ouncil has been provided an amended version this evening. T his ordinance has to
be adopted prior to Item 6H, the actual performance agreement. He further
discussed the proposed ordinance.
He further noted that Item 6H is the actual performance agreement between the C ity,
the Economic Development A uthority of the C ity of Salem, Spartan Development,
and the State of Virginia. He further discussed the performance agreement and noted
the ED A will be the party who will receive the grant and then pay toward the debt
service on the gap financing. Staff took this agreement to the ED A last week and
reviewed it with them. T he ED A approved the agreement subject to City C ouncil's
approval.
Mr. Yost noted he did not really have any questions. He believes that C ouncil just
needs to consider the items individually, and when they consider Item 6H he has
some specific language he would like to see in the resolution.
Mayor Foley asked regarding Item 6F, are we just adopting the marketing plan or
are we rebranding the plan as the C ity of Salem. Mr. Boggess noted that we are
adopting the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge plan as our marketing plan.
Mr. Martin thinks it makes sense to adopt this plan as our plan. Mr. Boggess noted
that staff had run this by the State, and this is what they would like to see us adopt.
J ames Martin motioned to adopt the ordinance establishing a tourism marketing plan
in the C ity of Salem. J ames C hisom seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
G.Tourism Zone P erformance Agreement Ordinance
C onsider an ordinance authorizing a tourism zone performance agreement among the
C ity of Salem, the Economic D evelopment Authority for the C ity of Salem, and
Spartan Development, LLC .
J ames C hisom motioned to adopt the ordinance authorizing a tourism zone
performance agreement among the C ity of Salem, the Economic Development
A uthority for the City of Salem, and Spartan Development, LLC . J ames Martin
seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
H.Spartan Dev elopment, L L C P erformance Agreement
C onsider approval and authorize the C ity Manager to execute the Performance
A greement among Spartan Development, LLC, the C ity of Salem, and the
Economic Development Authority of the C ity of Salem.
Mr. Yost noted he would recommend to move the approval of the Spartan
D evelopment LLC performance agreement and to authorize the C ity Manager to
execute the agreement subject to review and approval by the C ity Attorney and final
approval and certification by the Virginia Tourism Authority and the State
C ontroller.
J ames C hisom motioned to approve the Spartan Development LLC Performance
A greement and to authorize the C ity Manager to execute the agreement subject to
review and approval by the C ity Attorney and final approval and certification by the
Virginia Tourism Authority and the State C ontroller. J ames Martin seconded the
motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
I.Appropriation of F unds
C onsider request to appropriate carryover fund balance for Fire Department
Kitchen Renovations. Audit-Finance C ommittee
Mr. Martin noted the Audit Finance C ommittee met to discuss this item. Funding of
$60,000 was available in the FY2017 Fire Department budget for kitchen
renovations at Fire Stations 1 and 3. Over the past two years, C ity staff completely
renovated the kitchen at Station 2 and did significant work on the kitchen at Station
3. However, staff was unable to finish Station 3 or begin Station 1 renovations prior
to J une 30, 2017 and requests that funds be appropriated from fund balance so this
can be completed in F Y2018. T he C ommittee reviewed the request and
recommended carryover funding of $30,000 and $7,000 to complete the
renovations.
J ames Martin motioned to appropriate carryover fund balance of $37,000 for Fire
D epartment Kitchen Renovations. J ames Chisom seconded the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
J .P re D isaster Mitigation Grant
C onsider request to appropriate the Pre Disaster Mitigation Grant from FEMA for
purchase of property. Audit-Finance C ommittee
Mr. Martin noted the C ity has been awarded $31,191 in funds from F EMA for the
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program. Funds will be used for the acquisition and
demolition of property at 918 S. Market Street. Grant funds were originally
appropriated in September 2015, but the project deadline has been extended until
September 30, 2017. Grant funds need to be reappropriated in the current fiscal
year. A local match of 25% is required for this grant, a portion of which will be
provided by the cost of staff time spent on the project. T he remaining amount was
appropriated in FY2016. T he C ommittee reviewed the request and recommended
accepting and appropriating $31,191 in grant funds and $3,000 from fund balance to
cover the local match.
J ames Martin motioned to appropriate the Pre Disaster Mitigation Grant from
FEMA for purchase of property at 918 S. Market Street. J ames C hisom seconded
the motion.
Ayes: C hisom, Foley, Martin
A bsent: J ohnson, J ones
7.C losed Session
8.Adjournment
Mayor Foley noted that he wanted to recognize the passing of Lisa Brown and Dr.
G eorge Tate. T hey both have meant a lot to the community, and we all owe a debt
of gratitude to them for their service to the C ity.
He also noted a couple of events coming up in the C ity. O n Friday night, August
4th, Parkway Downtown will take place at the Library. A s part of this event, the
C ity of Salem, Salem City Schools, and Salem 215 will be collecting school
supplies for a Pack the Bus project. Also, on August 19th, the C ity is holding its
9th A nnual Benefit Golf Tournament, and all proceeds will benefit Reme Dudley.
T he meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Audit - Finance Committe e M e eting, 8:00 a.m., City M anager's Co nference Room
Work Session Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Manager's Conference Room