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Agenda
Monday, April 14, 2025, 6:30 PM
Work Session, 6:00 PM
Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
WORK SESSION
1. Call to Order
2. New Business
A. Discussion Items
1) Economic Development Update - Tommy Miller, Director of Economic
Development
3. Adjournment
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Bid Opening, Awards, Recognitions
4. Consent Agenda
A. Citizen Comments
Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a
public hearing at the same meeting.
B. Minutes
Consider acceptance of the March 24, 2025, Work Session and Regular Meeting
minutes.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
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A. Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
Consider approval of the Roanoke Regional Airport commission budget for the Fiscal
Year 2025-2026.
B. Annual Presentation of Budget by City Manager
In accordance with Section 4.6(b) of the Charter of the City of Salem, Virginia, City
Manager Dorsey will present the FY 2026 budget to City Council.
C. Salem Band Boosters
Consider request from the Salem Band Boosters for a donation ($541.10) equal to
the amount of admissions tax paid in connection with the annual Blue Ridge Regional
High School Band Competition held on September 21, 2024, at the Salem Stadium.
D. Appropriation of Funds
Appropriate grant funds awarded by Virginia Tourism Corporation.
E. Appropriation of Funds
Appropriate grant funds awarded by the Roanoke Foodshed Network.
F. Transfer Funding for Projects
Request to move two sewer projects from the Water Capital Fund to the Sewer
Capital Fund.
G. Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA)
Request to adopt a resolution setting the allocation percentage for personal property
tax relief for the 2025 tax year
H. Boards and Commission
Consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
7. Adjournment
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Item #4.B
Date: 4/14/2025
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Work Session, 5:45 PM
Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia 24153
Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
WORK SESSION
1.Call to Order
A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council
Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on
March 24, 2025, at 5:45 p.m., there being present the following members of said
Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council
members; Byron Randolph Foley (participated remotely), H. Hunter Holliday, and
John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey,
City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosemarie B.
Jordan, Director of Finance; Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; Also present
were Mike Clem and Brad McDonald (participated remotely) with the Department of
Historic Resources; and the following business was transacted;
2.New Business
A.Discussion Items
1)Discussion of Preston Place - Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Mayor Turk noted that the Salem Historical Society has approached City Council
about purchasing Preston Place. Preston Place was gifted to the Salem Historic
Society by the descendants of Mr. Brown.
Mr. Clem shared that the easement brings restrictions. Council asked questions
related to potential uses for the property, repairs to the property, and approvals that
would be required by the Department of Historic Resources (DOHR). and Mr. Clem
and Mr. McDonald responded and provided clarification. They also shared about
potential grants that could be applied for.
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Councilman Foley noted that he would like to see a business plan.
3.Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Turk adjourned the meeting at 6:14 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
(participated remotely), H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris
Turk, Mayor, presiding together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant
City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance; Mike
Stevens, Director of Communications; and Jim Guynn, City Attorney.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Turk requested that Mr. Light read a request from Councilman Foley to
participate remotely in this Council meeting.
The request from Councilman Foley 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."
John Saunders motioned to accept the remote participation of Councilman Foley.
Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: Randy Foley
3.Bid Opening, Awards, Recognitions
There were none this evening.
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 North Broad Street, noted that she had shared remarks and
pictures with Council prior to the meeting by email. She expressed the need during
the Comprehensive planning process to survey, recognize, and discuss with citizens
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what spaces and items in the City they value and how Salem could develop, enhance,
or protect them. Ms. Reinhard specifically referenced and offered suggestions for
historic districts, city entrances, and open spaces.
B.Minutes
Consider acceptance of the March 10, 2021, Regular Meeting minutes.
The minutes were approved as written.
C.Financial Reports
Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the
eight months ending February 2025.
The Financial Reports were received.
5.Old Business
There was no Old Business this evening.
6.New Business
A.Taxicabs
Hold public hearing in accordance with Section 98-94 of THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, and award Certificates of Public Convenience
and Necessity for the next twelve (12) months, beginning April 1, 2025. Date
set for public hearing at February 10, 2025, meeting. (Advertised in the March
6, 2025, issue of the Salem Times-Register.)
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Councilman Foley noted that he felt that if the City is going to review taxicabs, by
definition, that Uber, etc., should also be reviewed at the state level. It seems
inconsistent to have this requirement for "taxicabs" and no regulations on Uber, Lyft,
etc.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Mr. Light noted for clarification that the City received two applications. These were
from Reid Taxi and B. Early Cab Service.
Hunter Holliday motioned to award Certificates of Public Convenience to B. Early Cab
Service and Reid Taxi for the next twelve (12) months beginning April 1, 2025. 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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Item #4.B
Date: 4/14/2025
B.Conveyance of Property
Hold a public hearing and consider the sale of an approximate +/-1.78 acre
tract located in Salem, Virginia, being a portion of Tax Map #216-4-1. (As
advertised in the March 15, 2025, issue of the Roanoke Times.)
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Mr. Light shared the description that this tract is located off of Kimball Avenue. He
added that the Mount Regis Townehomes project is located here and the City owns a
little over 21 acres behind that, which includes Fire Station #2. This is approximately
1.78 acres directly behind and there is a small portion that adjoins Kimball Avenue.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Hunter Holliday motioned to authorize the City Manager to execute documents
necessary for sale in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. John Saunders
seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
C.Resolution to Approve EDA Bond Issuance
Request to adopt a resolution approving the financing of a project proposed by
the Trustees of Roanoke College and the issuance of bonds by the Economic
Development Authority
Ms. Jordan noted that the Trustees of Roanoke College approached the Economic
Development Authority (EDA) to use them as the conduit issuer of bonds, which is
allowed per the Internal Revenue Code, as well as the Industrial Development and
Revenue Bond Act. As part of that process, the EDA had to adopt an inducement
resolution and City Council has to go in and approve the financing of that project as
proposed by the Trustees and as approved by the Economic Development
Authority. As part of the process, City Council also has to approve this plan of
financing for Roanoke College to go through the EDA to borrow those funds. Ms.
Jordan also noted that this will not affect the City's debt limit. It will not go against the
City's debt limit and the payments will not go through us. This is just a formality that is
required according to statute.
Mayor Turk asked to confirm that this was something that had been done in the past.
Ms. Jordan confirmed that the City has done this a couple of times through the EDA
and that this has been done for Roanoke College previously as well.
Mayor Turk asked if there was a small fee involved for the EDA.
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Ms. Jordan confirmed that this will actually benefit the EDA as they passed a policy
whereby when someone requested to use them as a conduit issuer, they have a fee
policy that is in agreement with other neighboring localities and what is done by their
EDAs. A small fee will be received associated with the issue over the term of the
issue.
Hunter Holliday motioned to adopt a resolution approving the financing of a project
proposed by the Trustees of Roanoke College. Anne Marie Green seconded the
motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
D.Boards and Commissions
Consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
Randy Foley motioned to appoint Cindy Shelor for reappointment for a four-year term
ending April 10, 2029, to the Economic Development Authority. Hunter Holliday
seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renee Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
7.Adjournment
Councilman Foley suggested that Council commend City Manager Dorsey and
Assistant City Manager Light for the appointment of Steve Simon as the new Fire
Chief publicly.
Mayor Turk added that Council greatly appreciates the work, the energy, the
interviews, background reviews, and the time that they had put into this. She thanked
Mr. Foley for bringing this to their attention.
Mayor Turk also commented on the tournaments this past weekend that were held at
Roanoke College. She noted that the City, Virginia's Blue Ridge, and Roanoke
College were host to the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship. She
added that more events will be coming up in April. The Men's Volleyball
Championship will be played in Salem at the end of April. She also noted that
lacrosse will also be coming in the future. She encouraged citizens to attend and
support these events.
Mr. Dorsey shared that in working with the City Arborist, Jeff Ceasar, there is a high
likelihood that the former Christmas tree in the Farmer's Market will have to be cut
down. Mr. Ceasar has written a report to the City Manager on the condition of this
tree. He indicated that he wanted to inform the citizens of the condition of the tree
and let them know that they are looking into options for this area.
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Item #4.B
Date: 4/14/2025
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
H. Robert Light Renée Ferris Turk
Clerk of Council Mayor
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Item #: 6.A.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
Consider approval of the Roanoke Regional Airport
commission budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Dorsey, City Manager
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (the Commission) was established on July
1, 1987, by legislative act of the Commonwealth of Virginia to own and operate the
Roanoke Regional Airport (now the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport). The
Commission is composed of six (6) members. The City of Salem joined the
Commission effective July 1, 2020. One (1) member is appointed by the City of Salem.
Two (2) members are appointed by Roanoke County and three (3) by Roanoke City.
The County and the Cities are each responsible for their pro-rata share, based on
population, of any year-end operating deficit or capital expenditures if any additional
funding is required. The Commission is responsible for paying all outstanding debt. No
subsidy has been required since inception.
In accordance with the requirements of the Commission contract as amended, the
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is required to submit its budget to the Salem
City Council, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, and the Roanoke City Council for
approval. At its meeting on March 25, 2025, the Commission approved the attached
budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to be forwarded to the governing bodies of the three
(3) localities.
You will note that no deficit is anticipated in the Operating Budget or the listed Capital
Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Therefore, no additional appropriations are
being requested or anticipated from the City of Salem, County of Roanoke, or the City
of Roanoke.
The Commission also adopted the attached capital expenditure budget program
totaling over $100,000 in cost and are intended to benefit five or more future
accounting periods (Attachment II).
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Mike Stewart, Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, will
present the budget on behalf of the Commission during the City Council meeting and
will be available to answer any questions that Council may have.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funds from the City of Salem are requested or anticipated for the fiscal year 2025-
2026 budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission budget for the
fiscal year 2025-2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. RRAC Budget - Salem City Council - FY26
2. RRAC Proposed Capital Expenditures FY26
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Item # 6B
Date: 4/14/2025
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SALEM, VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget
for the City of Salem.
SUBMITTED BY:Chris Dorsey, City Manager
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
In accordance with Section 4.6 (b) of the Charter of the City of Salem, Virginia, City
Manager Dorsey will present the FY 2026 budget to City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council receive information regarding the proposed Fiscal Year
2026 Annual Budget.
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Item #: 6.C.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Salem Band Boosters
Consider request from the Salem Band Boosters for a
donation ($541.10) equal to the amount of admissions tax
paid in connection with the annual Blue Ridge Regional High
School Band Competition held on September 21, 2024, at
the Salem Stadium.
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Dorsey, City Manager
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Salem Band Boosters filed an Admissions Tax form with a tax payment of
$541.10 with the Commissioner of Revenue Office. This amount was based upon the
ticket sales for the annual Blue Ridge Regional High School Band Competition that
was held in the Salem Stadium on September 21, 2024. Historically, Council has
made a donation equal to the tax remittance to support the Band.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact would be $541.10.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the donation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. September 21 2024 Blue Ridge Regional High School Band Competition
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Item #: 6.D.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Appropriation of Funds
Appropriate grant funds awarded by Virginia Tourism
Corporation.
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The City of Salem was awarded a $10,000 marketing grant from Virginia Tourism
Corporation (VTC). The VTC grant funds will be utilized for marketing the Living
History Weekend in June which will highlight Andrew Lewis. A local match is required
and is included in the Salem Fair marketing budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Proceeds from the grant will cover marketing costs not included in the FY25 operating
budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate $10,000 in grant revenue to account 10-053-0100-48398 and increase the
budget for the grant expenditures, 10-053-8170-55859, by $10,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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Item #: 6.E.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Appropriation of Funds
Appropriate grant funds awarded by the Roanoke Foodshed
Network.
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The City of Salem was awarded a $2,500 grant through the Healthy Food Access
Leadership Team of the Roanoke Foodshed Network. The funds will be used for a
Junior Farmer Program at the Salem Farmers Market, which will provide an
educational activity booklet for children and their families, in conjunction with
nutritional education offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition
Program. Booklets will be distributed through the backpack summer feeding program.
As an added incentive to attend the market for these educational experiences, youth
will be provided with $5 worth of tokens to spend on fruits and vegetables each market
day.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Proceeds from the grant will cover costs not included in the FY25 Salem Farmers
Market operating budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate $2,500 in grant revenue to account 10-018-0100-47095 and increase the
budget for the grant expenditures, 10-018-7251-55957, by $2,500.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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Item #: 6.F.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Transfer Funding for Projects
Request to move two sewer projects from the Water Capital
Fund to the Sewer Capital Fund.
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
In the past, the City has maintained a single capital fund for water and sewer multi-
year projects. For financial reporting purposes, water and sewer projects need to be
separated into two capital funds. Two sewer projects, Roanoke River Upper Sewer
Rehab and Wiley Court Sewer Improvements, were already in Fund 50, which will now
be for water capital projects, and need to be moved to the new Fund 56, Sewer
Capital Fund. Both projects are funded by excess local revenue from the General
Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Moving the Roanoke River Upper Sewer Rehab and Wiley Court Sewer Improvements
projects to the new Fund 56, Sewer Capital Fund, will assist in the financial tracking and
reporting for these projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends decreasing the budget of the Water Capital Fund revenue
account 50-052-0300-40200, Designation of Beginning Fund Balance, by $7,375,000,
decreasing the budget of the Water Capital Fund expense account 50-051-0350-58022,
Roanoke River Upper Sewer Rehab Construction, by $7,000,000, and decreasing the
budget of the Water Capital Fund expense account 50-052-0351-58022, Wiley Court
Sewer Improvements Construction, by $375,000.
City staff recommends appropriating $7,375,000 to Sewer Capital Fund revenue
account 56-052-0300-40200, Designation of Beginning Fund Balance, $7,000,000 to
the Sewer Capital Fund expense account 56-052-0350-58022, Roanoke River Upper
Sewer Rehab Construction, and $375,000 to the Sewer Capital Fund expense account
56-052-0351-58022, Wiley Court Sewer Improvements Construction.
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ATTACHMENTS:
None
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Item #: 6.G.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA)
Request to adopt a resolution setting the allocation
percentage for personal property tax relief for the 2025 tax
year
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 established a State-wide program to
provide relief to owners of personal use motor vehicles. The Act was amended in
2004 and 2005, capping tax relief at $950 million for all Virginia localities for tax years
2006 and beyond. PPTRA funds are allocated to individual localities based on each
government’s pro rata share of tax year 2004 payments from the Commonwealth.
The City uses the “Specific Relief” method to allocate the relief at the same
percentage across the board to the first $20,000 of personal use vehicle value.
Vehicles valued at $1,000 and below receive 100% tax relief.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City’s share of the $950 million is $2,588,707 which has remained the same since
2006. The relief percentage is calculated to distribute these funds across all eligible
vehicles. City Council is required by the Commonwealth to annually adopt a resolution
setting the percentage reduction in personal property tax for that year. The rate
computed for 2025 is 44%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached resolution that establishes the percentage reduction for personal
property tax relief at 44% for the City of Salem for the 2025 tax year.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Personal Property Tax Relief April 14 2025
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, April 14, 2025:
Resolution 1493
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE FOR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IN THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA FOR THE 2025 TAX
YEAR
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524 (C) (2) and Section
58.1-3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of the Acts of Assembly and as set forth in
item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief Program or “PPTRA”) of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly
and qualifying vehicle with a taxable situs within the City commencing January 1, 2025, shall receive personal
property tax relief; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted pursuant to Ordinance adopted by the City Council on December
12, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA,
as follows:
1. That tax relief shall be allocated so as to eliminate personal property taxation for qualifying personal
use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less.
2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,001-$20,000 will be eligible for 44% tax relief.
3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only receive 44% tax relief on
the first $20,000 of value; and
4. That all other vehicles which do not meet the definition of qualifying (for example, including but not
limited to, business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any
form of tax relief under this program.
5. That the percentages applied to the categories of qualifying personal use vehicles are estimated fully
to use all available PPTRA funds allocated to the City of Salem by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
6. Supplemental assessments for tax years 2005 and prior shall be deemed non-qualifying for purposes
of state tax relief and the local share due from the taxpayer shall represent 100% of the assessed
personal property tax.
7. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
Renée F. Turk –
Anne Marie Green –
Byron Randolph Foley –
H. Hunter Holliday –
John E. Saunders –
ATTEST:
H. Robert Light
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
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Item #6.H
Date: 4/14/2025
April 14, 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
Personnel Board Recommend that Council reappoint Teresa Sizemore for a two-
year term ending April 26, 2027.
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
Social Services Advisory Board Need one member for the remainder of a four-year term
ending December 1, 2026.
Sincerely,
Laura Lea Harris
Laura Lea Harris
Deputy Clerk of Council
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
April 14, 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
Jeff Zoller 3-30-28
Steve Belanger 6-05-29
Gary Lynn Eanes 3-20-30
Tom Copenhaver 3-20-27
ALTERNATES:
Tony Rippee 10-12-28
Vacant 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 4-10-29
Jason Fountain 3-09-29
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 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
Vacant 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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