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Agenda
Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:30 PM
Work Session, 5:45 PM
Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
WORK SESSION
1. Call to Order
2. New Business
A. Discussion Items
Update on the City's Electric Power Purchasing Process and Next Steps from
Garrett Cole, Vice-President of GDS Associates
3. Adjournment
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Awards & Recognitions
4. Consent Agenda
A. Citizen Comments
Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a
public hearing at the same meeting.
B. Minutes
Consider acceptance of the February 23, 2026, Work Session and Regular Meeting
minutes.
C. Financial Reports
Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the five months
ending November 30, 2025.
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5. Old Business
6. New Business
A. Roanoke Regional Partnership Annual Presentation
Council will receive the annual presentation from the Roanoke Regional Partnership
by John Hull, Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership.
B. Presentation - FEMA Flood Map Revisions
Presentation on the United States Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) preliminary
flood map revisions.
C. Appropriation of Funds - Grants Contingency
Consider request to appropriate additional funds for grants contingency. Audit-
Finance Committee
D. Appropriation of Funds - School Operating Fund, School Grants Fund, and
School Reserve Fund
Consider request to amend the School Operating Fund, School Grants Fund, and
School Reserve Fund budgets as approved by the School Board on February 10,
2026. Audit- Finance Committee
E. Boards and Commissions
Consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
7. Adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Work Session, 5:30 PM
Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia 24153
Regular Session, 6:30 PM, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
WORK SESSION
1.Call to Order
A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council
Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on
February 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., there being present the following members of said
Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; Anne Marie Green, Vice-Mayor; Council
members; Byron Randolph Foley, H. Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with
Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding; together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob
Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of
Finance; Will Simpson, Assistant Director of Community Development/ City Engineer
(participated remotely); Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura
Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; and the following business was transacted;
2.New Business
A.Discussion Items
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities Discussion
City staff presented an update highlighting a summary of General Fund revenues and
expenditures, as well as certain funding priorities/obligations identified in the early
stages of the City Manager's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Discussion was held,
and questions were asked as items were shared.
Staff also reviewed a list of upcoming infrastructure projects related to
stormwater. Discussion was held on the future of the stormwater program in the City
of Salem.
Item #4.B
Date: 3/09/2026
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Mayor Turk expressed the desire to see consideration given to funding for landscape
enhancement to the entrance corridors.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Turk adjourned the meeting at 6:23 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; Council members: Byron Randolph Foley,
Hunter Holliday, and John Saunders; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding
together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and
Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; Chuck Van Allman, Director of
Community Development; Clark Ruhland, Communications Specialist; and Jim
Guynn, City Attorney.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Awards and Recognitions
Mayor Turk recognized Officer Zachary Martin from the Salem Police Department and
asked the following new officers in attendance this evening, currently in the Field
Training phase, to come forward: Edward Hackett, Kevin Hernandez-Rodriguez, Jace
Fallon, Steven Roberson, and Jack Person. She expressed appreciation to them on
behalf of the City of Salem. She noted how difficult it is to be a police officer in this
day and time and expressed appreciation to them for their dedication in working to
serve and protect the citizens of the City of Salem. Mayor Turk excused the officers
to return to work.
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.
Ronald Thompson, 1000 W. Riverside Drive, addressed Council regarding concerns
about tree removal on neighboring property. He stated that vegetation, including
small trees, has been removed, worsening erosion conditions and creating safety
hazards. Mr. Thompson asserted that existing City ordinances prohibit certain
activities he believes his neighbor is undertaking, including tree removal. He
expressed frustration and alleged that the City has failed to enforce these laws. Mr.
Thompson stated that if the City does not take prompt action to enforce applicable
laws, he intends to pursue legal remedies despite being advised of the potential
complexity and cost of litigation. Mayor Turk encouraged him to consult with an
attorney regarding his concerns.
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B. Minutes
Consider acceptance of the February 9, 2026, Work Session and Regular
Meeting minutes.
The minutes were approved as written.
Mayor Turk requested that the City Manager provide an update on current items in
the City of Salem.
Mr. Dorsey provided an update on recent and upcoming activities across several
departments. At the Civic Center, the City recently hosted the state high school
wrestling championships for Classes 1, 2, and 3. Upcoming events include the ODAC
men’s and women’s basketball tournament scheduled for the coming weekend. In
preparation, the basketball floor has been fully reconditioned and repainted, with new
decals installed. Mr. Dorsey shared that Communications Specialist, Clark Ruhland
helped with the design of the court. The work was completed off-site at the former
GE plant and is being installed at the Civic Center in advance of the tournament. He
noted the upcoming sold-out performance by country artist Ella Langley as well as a
recent sell-out concert by Parker McCallum.
Mr. Dorsey also noted that the Street Department had demolished a dilapidated
house on Chapman Street previously discussed by Council. An old structure at the
Street Department compound was also removed to prepare for the construction of a
new truck shed, which is included in the current budget. The City recently received a
shipment of 500 tons of road salt to replenish winter supplies.
For the Water Department, the City has hired a new Assistant Director, Nathan
Carroll, who began work last week.
Regarding the Police Department, the 2025 Officer of the Year was announced as
Senior Police Officer Brendan Carroll of the Detective Division, a Salem native and
Salem High School graduate.
Mayor Turk thanked Mr. Dorsey for this information and encouraged citizens to utilize
the website for information on what is going on in the City.
5. Old Business
A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Consider adoption of an ordinance on second reading for the request of
McDonald’s Corporation, property owner, to rezone the property located at
101 Electric Road (Tax Map # 80 – 4 – 1) from HBD Highway Business
District with condition to HBD Highway Business District. (Approved on first
reading at the February 9, 2026, meeting.)
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Mayor Turk explained for those that were not present at the previous Council meeting
that this was a simple rezoning to remove the condition to accommodate the current
building site plan requirements.
Councilman Foley added that the McDonald's at the corner of East Main and 419 is
being razed and rebuilt.
Anne Marie Green motioned to adopt the ordinance on second reading for the
request of McDonald’s Corporation, property owner, to rezone the property located at
101 Electric Road (Tax Map # 80 – 4 – 1) from HBD Highway Business District with
condition to HBD Highway Business District. Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renée Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
6. New Business
A. Conveyance of Property
Hold a public hearing and consider the sale of an approximate +/- 0.134-acre
tract located in Salem, Virginia, being Tax Map #122 -8-6. (Advertised in the
February 12, 2026, issue of the Salem Times-Register.)
Mr. Light reported on the property located at 216 Chapman Street, which Council
authorized the City Manager to purchase in July of last year. The intent of the
acquisition was to facilitate development of a Habitat for Humanity home or a similar
project. He stated that the City has been in discussions with Habitat for Humanity,
which has expressed long-standing interest in undertaking a project within the City.
Redevelopment of the property would replace a blighted and derelict structure with
new housing, thereby enhancing the surrounding neighborhood. Pursuant to City
Code requirements regarding the disposition of public property, a public hearing is
required. Following the public hearing, Council will be asked to authorize the City
Manager to execute the necessary documents to convey the property to Habitat for
Humanity for $1 to support the proposed project.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Stella Reinhard, 213 N. Broad Street, spoke in support of the proposed use of the
property, stating it appeared to be a worthwhile purpose. She suggested that, for this
and future property-related public hearings, the City display a map of the subject
property on the meeting room screens. Ms. Reinhard indicated that this would assist
members of the public in understanding the property’s location, size, and surrounding
context.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Randy Foley motioned to sell this approximately 0.134 acres to Habitat for Humanity,
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being Tax Map #122-8-6. John Saunders seconded the motion.
Mr. Guynn advised that Council only needed to approve the sale of the property
rather than limiting themselves in the event that this specific plan did not go through.
Randy Foley amended his motion to authorize the City Manager to prepare
documentation to sell this property at Tax Map #122-8-6. John Saunders seconded
the amended motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renée Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
B. Salem Historical Society (Salem Museum)
Consider a request from the Salem Historical Society Board of Directors and
authorize the City Manager to make a contribution in the amount of $275,000
for roof repairs to the Salem Museum building, with any remaining funds
utilized for HVAC repairs.
Mayor Turk asked Mr. Dorsey for information on this item.
Mr. Dorsey reported that the Salem Historical Society currently owns Preston Place
on West Main Street. The City has been exploring options to ensure long -term
preservation of the property while also supporting the Historical Society and its
museum operations. He stated that a separate 501(c)(3) organization has been
established by a group of citizens to facilitate the acquisition of Preston Place from
the museum. The City’s proposal is to provide $275,000 in appropriated funds to the
Salem Historical Society, following conveyance of the property to the new nonprofit
entity, to address needed roof repairs and, if funds remain, HVAC improvements at
the Salem Museum.
Mr. Dorsey noted that the City has previously invested in the museum property and
indicated that, should the nonprofit cease to operate in the future, the land would
revert to the City. He stated that providing funding for capital improvements is a
practical step to protect the City’s prior investment and to assist the Historical Society,
which currently lacks the resources to complete the needed repairs .
Mr. Light noted that staff had reviewed this item with Audit-Finance at their meeting
prior to the last Council meeting. Because this is a mid-year appropriation, it has
gone through Audit-Finance.
Mayor Turk expressed appreciation to the Brown family for their trust in the City and
the 501(c)(3) to care for the house.
Anne Marie Green motioned to appropriate $275,000 from Unrestricted Fund Balance
and to authorize the City Manager to remit these funds to the Salem Historical
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Society for the specified purpose of roof repairs to the Salem Museum with any
remaining funds utilized for HVAC repairs. She further moved that the payment to the
Historical Society is predicated on the finalized purchase of the Preston Place
property from the Salem Historical Society to the Preston Place Preservation
Foundation, Incorporated. Randy Foley seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renée Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
Mayor Turk expressed appreciation to all of those involved in this for their hard work
in making this happen.
C. Resolution 1520 - Sewer Easement Condemnation
Consider adoption of Resolution 1520 authorizing the City Attorney to execute
all necessary actions to obtain an easement across the property by the
process of condemnation.
Mayor Turk requested the City Attorney to provide background information on this
item.
Mr. Guynn reported that the City is currently undertaking repairs and replacements of
a number of sewer lines. In connection with this work, the City has been securing
easements across affected private properties. He indicated that agreements have
been successfully reached with nearly all impacted property owners, with some
donating easements and others receiving compensation at fair market
value. However, the City has been unable to reach an agreement with the owners of
Ramey’s Trailer Park regarding compensation for the required easement. Mr. Guynn
stated that negotiations have been ongoing for an extended period, but no agreement
has been reached. Given the importance of the sewer infrastructure as a public
utility, he indicated that the City has limited alternatives and must proceed to ensure
completion of the project. Mr. Guynn emphasized that this action has n ot been taken
lightly and follows substantial efforts to resolve the matter through negotiation.
Mr. Light noted that the easement area for the Pomeroy sewer project is in a steep
location that is not developable. It is not impacting any of the existing trailers or
homes there.
Hunter Holliday motioned to adopt Resolution 1520 authorizing the City Attorney to
execute all necessary actions to obtain an easement across the property by the
process of condemnation. John Saunders seconded the motion.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renée Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
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D. Salem Health Department
Consider request for approval to adjustment of payment to the Salem Health
Department.
Mayor Turk requested that Ms. Jordan share background information on this item.
Ms. Jordan reported that, following the close of the fiscal year, the Health Department
experienced delays in finalizing its financial records due to the federal government
shutdown. Once records were reconciled, adjustments were made to funds previously
allocated by the City for Salem-related services.
The adjustments included one credit due to the City and one small payment owed to
the Health Department. The net result is a credit of $11,025 owed to the City.
The Health Department has requested that the City execute the annual Local
Government Agreement (LGA), which includes language requiring City Council
approval for the carryover of funds, whether a credit or payment is due. Based on the
language in the agreement, which cannot be modified, staff has requested Council
approval for the City Manager to execute the agreement to facilitate timely
processing.
John Saunders motioned to approve the net adjustment for the allocation to the
Salem Health Department of $11,025. Also to approve for the City Manager to
execute this agreement. Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Vice-Mayor Green asked if, considering the amount of money involved, it would be
worthwhile for Council to receive a presentation from the Health Director regarding
what Salem receives in return from the state for that money.
Mr. Dorsey indicated that this could be arranged and that the Health Director had
expressed a desire to meet with the City to discuss the services that they provide. He
said that this could be facilitated at a time that would be beneficial for Council.
Ayes: John Saunders, Hunter Holliday, Randy Foley, Anne Marie Green, Renée Turk
Nays: None
Abstaining: None
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
H. Robert Light Renée Ferris Turk
Clerk of Council Mayor
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Schedule A
Current Year Current Year % of Prior Year
Budget Year to Date Budget Year to Date Variance
Revenues:
Beginning Balance 7-1-25 7,219,154$ -$ 0%-$ -$
General Property Taxes 55,392,153 15,224,499 27%14,942,600 281,899
Other Local Taxes 29,773,315 7,083,268 24%6,896,728 186,540
Permits and Licenses 368,940 238,554 65%181,491 57,063
Fines and Forfeitures 120,000 28,776 24%39,178 (10,402)
Revenues from Use of Money and Property 6,397,291 2,684,569 42%3,157,820 (473,251)
Charges for Services 3,973,647 1,447,067 36%1,385,663 61,404
Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Electric Fund 3,160,000 1,316,667 42%1,316,667 -
Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Water Fund 154,000 65,218 42%63,785 1,433
Miscellaneous revenues 425,713 175,790 41%205,195 (29,405)
Non-Categorical Aid 3,590,803 382,135 11%363,873 18,262
Shared Expenses 2,005,871 620,492 31%610,379 10,113
Categorical Aid 12,066,203 3,080,267 26%3,233,662 (153,395)
Non-revenues Receipts 11,995 11,995 100%41,200 (29,205)
Proceeds from Indebtedness 54,000 - 0%- -
Total Revenues 124,713,085 32,359,297 26%32,438,242 (78,944)
Expenditures:
General Government 15,567,283 5,922,854 38%4,524,026 1,398,828
Judicial Administration 3,522,594 1,353,450 38%1,251,134 102,316
Public Safety 26,635,092 10,443,518 39%10,723,298 (279,780)
Public Works 19,323,201 5,156,031 27%4,657,364 498,667
Health and Welfare 9,850,176 2,385,949 24%2,608,955 (223,006)
Education 26,948,396 12,202,409 45%12,042,244 160,165
Parks, Recreation and Cultural 9,395,392 3,617,633 39%3,924,371 (306,738)
Community Development 4,665,498 1,231,552 26%1,791,552 (560,000)
Interest on long-term debt 524,815 - 0%- -
Transfers Out 6,956,743 2,808,600 40%1,350,181 1,458,419
Contingency 1,323,895 - 0%- -
Total Expenditures 124,713,085 45,121,996 36%42,873,125 2,248,871
Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures -$ (12,762,699)$ (10,434,883)$ (2,327,815)$
City of Salem, Virginia
General Fund
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
For Five Months Ending November 30, 2025
Item #4.C
Date: 3/09/2026
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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 2023 -2026
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
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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 2023 -2026
FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
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Schedule D
-
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 2023 -2026
FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
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City of Salem, Virginia
Debt Outstanding
For Period Ending November 30, 2025
Schedule E
Balance Principal Balance
7/1/2025 Issuances Payments 11/30/2025
City Debt Outstanding
2013 Public Improvement Bonds 798,700$ -$ (89,425)$ 709,275$
2016B Public Improvement Bonds 150,694 - - 150,694
2019 Public Improvement Bonds 3,850,000 - - 3,850,000
2020 Public Improvement Bonds 1,450,000 - - 1,450,000
2020 Public Improvement Refunding Bonds 3,797,874 - - 3,797,874
2021 Public Improvement Refunding Bonds 799,000 - - 799,000
2022B Public Improvement Bonds 13,323,000 - - 13,323,000
Total City Debt Outstanding 24,169,268 - (89,425) 24,079,843
School Debt Outstanding
2012A Public Improvement Bonds 3,818,000 - (477,250) 3,340,750
2013 Public Improvement Bonds 2,461,300 - (275,575) 2,185,725
2020 Public Improvement Bonds 22,340,000 - - 22,340,000
Total School Debt Outstanding 28,619,300 - (752,825) 27,866,475
Total Debt Outstanding 52,788,568$ -$ (842,250)$ 51,946,318$
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City of Salem, Virginia
Capital Projects Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending November 30, 2025
Schedule F
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Fund Balance, July 1, 2025 11,843,156$
Revenues:
Federal Grants 21,254,536$ 6,694,819$ -$ 6,694,819$ 14,559,717$ -$
State Grants 15,644,267 7,083,550 - 7,083,550 8,560,717 -
Proceeds From Debt Issuance - - - - - -
Interest Income - - - - - -
Transfer From General Fund 16,058,504 16,058,502 - 16,058,502 2 1,403,700
Total Revenues 52,957,307 29,836,871 - 29,836,871 23,120,436 1,403,700
Expenditures:
Fire Station #2 Renovations & Storage Building 1,930,143 1,776,413 61,691 1,838,104 92,039 545,974
Fire Station #1 Renovations 654,000 8,826 - 8,826 645,174 -
Fire Station #3 Renovations 454,000 7,051 - 7,051 446,949 -
Fire Station Study 150,000 - - - 150,000 -
Old Animal Shelter Refurbishment 75,000 - - - 75,000 -
Colorado St Bridge Replacement 11,778,826 7,438,121 79,409 7,517,530 4,261,296 723,591
Apperson Drive Bridge Replacement 10,329,896 3,129,933 5,651,942 8,781,875 1,548,021 813,995
Valleydale Streetscape Improvements 1,500,000 552,909 - 552,909 947,091 -
Upland Drive Storm Drain and Curb & Gutter 250,000 - - - 250,000 -
4th Street/Union Street Storm Sewer Upgrades 650,000 13,331 34,279 47,610 602,390 13,331
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 -
Truck Storage Building 750,000 33,275 1,025 34,300 715,700 225
Pedestrian Crossings 469,464 29,842 30,958 60,800 408,664 29,842
Streambank Stabilization 241,200 - - - 241,200 -
Courthouse Foundation Repairs 25,000 3,183 - 3,183 21,817 3,183
Western Roanoke River Greenway 50,000 1,500 - 1,500 48,500 -
Elizabeth Campus Greenway 951,317 774,986 38,197 813,183 138,134 179,418
Moyer Sports Complex Renovation 229,344 219,520 - 219,520 9,824 62,454
Mason Creek Greenway Phase 3 3,119,430 395,628 113,966 509,594 2,609,836 18,555
Library Flooring Replacement 190,000 - - - 190,000 -
Library Co-working Space 155,000 - - - 155,000 -
Library Lawn Special Events Space 500,000 - - - 500,000 -
Library Renovation 250,000 - - - 250,000 -
Roanoke River Greenway - Apperson to Cook 2,121,155 - - - 2,121,155 -
Concourse Public Restrooms Renovation 175,000 - - - 175,000 -
Elizabeth Campus Greenway Phase 2 1,372,761 71,500 - 71,500 1,301,261 -
Downtown Impr - E Main St/Market St 5,440,677 4,438,082 34,667 4,472,749 967,928 1,478
Downtown Impr - E Main St/White Oak 2,311,825 87,961 7,535 95,496 2,216,329 -
Downtown Impr - College Ave 3,256,307 - - - 3,256,307 -
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City of Salem, Virginia
Capital Projects Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending November 30, 2025
Schedule F
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Downtown Impr - Boulevard 250,000 - - - 250,000 -
Capital Projects Local Reserve 1,132,513 - - - 1,132,513 -
Downtown Improvements Reserve 443,090 - - - 443,090 -
Excess Local Funding Reserve 1,326,359 - - - 1,326,359 -
Total Expenditures 52,957,307$ 18,982,061$ 6,053,669$ 25,035,730$ 27,921,577$ 2,392,046
Fund Balance, November 30, 2025 10,854,810$
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City of Salem, Virginia
Capital Reserve Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending November 30, 2025
Schedule G
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Fund Balance, July 1, 2025 21,945,583$
Revenues:
Transfer From General Fund 22,192,716$ 22,192,716$ -$ 22,192,716$ 0$ -$
Total Revenues 22,192,716 22,192,716 - 22,192,716 0 -
Expenditures:
Capital Reserve 17,286,216 - - - 17,286,216 -
Fire Equipment 2,400,000 47,521 1,899,469 1,946,990 453,010 47,521
Police Vehicle Replacement 548,100 344,851 134,007 478,858 69,242 344,851
Salem Stadium Scoreboard Replacement 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 - 121,382
Spartan Field - New LED Lights 518,400 - - - 518,400 -
Salem Memorial Park Renovations 990,000 - - - 990,000 -
Civic Center Scoreboard Replacement 250,000 225,907 - 225,907 24,093 57,392
Total Expenditures 22,192,716$ 818,279$ 2,033,476$ 2,851,755$ 19,340,961$ 571,146
Fund Balance, November 30, 2025 21,374,437$
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Schedule H
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Sale of Power 52,914,865$ 22,732,510$ 43%22,824,442$ (91,932)$
Other Electric Revenue 640,905 165,102 26%151,739 13,363
Gain on Sale of Assets - 210 0%- 210
Reserve for Encumbrances 1,160,962 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position 200,000 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 54,916,732 22,897,822 42%22,976,181 (78,359)
.
Operating Expenses
Other Power Generation - Operation 125,000 16,337 13%25,790 (9,453)
Other Power Generation - Maintenance 112,024 53,792 48%55,010 (1,218)
Purchased Power 29,730,000 11,699,734 39%12,092,719 (392,985)
Transmission - Operation 9,705,233 3,831,947 39%3,962,283 (130,336)
Transmission - Maintenance 47,902 1,837 4%6,121 (4,284)
Distribution - Operations 1,248,983 510,199 41%487,480 22,719
Distribution - Maintenance 1,732,617 704,411 41%667,949 36,462
Customer Service 739,842 290,516 39%307,143 (16,627)
Administration & General - Operation 2,592,211 313,319 12%315,968 (2,649)
Administration & General - Maintenance 256,694 133,421 52%115,955 17,466
Depreciation - 729,675 0%732,277 (2,602)
Capital 4,869,835 1,930,119 40%451,918 1,478,201
Contingency 596,391 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenses 51,756,732 20,215,307 39%19,220,613 994,694
Income (loss) Before Transfers 3,160,000 2,682,515 3,755,568 (1,073,053)
Transfers (Payment in Lieu of Taxes)(3,160,000) (1,316,667) 42%(1,316,667) 0
Income (loss)-$ 1,365,849$ 2,438,901$ (1,073,052)$ Income (loss)-$ 2,731,697$ 4,877,802$ (2,146,105)$
City of Salem, Virginia
Electric Fund
Statement of Operations
For Five Months Ending November 30, 2025
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Schedule I
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Services 8,761,544$ 3,698,152$ 42%3,604,462$ 93,690$
Other Revenue 533,970 392,157 73%210,116 182,041
Water Federal Grants Revenue 12,000 - 0%11,780 (11,780)
Interest Income - 26,825 0%- 26,825
Gain On Sale Of Assets - 2,385 0%- 2,385
Reserve for Encumbrances 287,256 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position 2,620,000 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 12,214,770 4,119,519 34%3,826,358 293,161
.
Operating Expenses
Salaries of Personnel 1,174,952 467,349 40%441,916 25,433
Fringe Benefits 517,726 193,835 37%187,331 6,504
Contractual Services 694,706 234,436 34%247,021 (12,585)
Printing and Binding 2,500 680 27%66 614
Advertising 1,000 175 17%- 175
Utilities 567,772 224,931 40%224,431 500
Communications 5,900 1,379 23%1,928 (549)
Insurance 36,500 1,786 5%1,786 -
Travel and Training 9,800 4,144 42%1,698 2,446
Miscellaneous 80,297 42,887 53%53,977 (11,090)
Materials and Supplies 359,381 82,735 23%114,185 (31,450)
Depreciation - 364,337 0%361,888 2,449
Capital 287,795 106,374 37%69,245 37,129
Interest Obligations - 41,313 0%64,045 (22,732)
Contingency 264,676 - 0%- -
Total Production Expenses 4,003,005 1,766,360 44%1,769,517 (3,157)
Salaries of Personnel 883,400 343,275 39%357,397 (14,122)
Fringe Benefits 407,397 147,634 36%159,539 (11,905)
Contractual Services 1,241,688 527,479 42%456,370 71,109
Printing and Binding 500 75 15%66 9
Advertising - 175 0%- 175
Communications 4,850 1,258 26%2,434 (1,176)
Insurance 37,500 - 0%- -
Lease/Rent of Equipment 2,000 640 32%501 139
Travel and Training 7,600 1,920 25%903 1,017
Miscellaneous 34,597 14,569 42%14,323 246
Miscellaneous Credits (290,000) (171,081) 59%(164,532) (6,549)
Materials and Supplies 260,528 119,050 46%40,164 78,886
Depreciation - 118,483 0%96,459 22,024
Capital 176,857 104,479 59%1,302,140 (1,197,661)
Interest Obligations 1,742,848 52,835 3%62,223 (9,388)
Bond Costs - - 0%16,499 (16,499)
Total Distribution Expenses 4,509,765 1,260,790 28%2,344,486 (1,083,696)
Income (loss) Before Transfers 3,702,000 1,092,369 (287,645)1,380,014
Transfer to Water Capital Fund (3,548,000)- 0%- -
Transfer (Payment in Lieu of Taxes)(154,000)(65,218) 42%(63,785) (1,433)
Income (loss)-$ 1,027,151$ (351,430)$ 1,378,581$ -
Distribution
City of Salem, Virginia
Water Fund
Statement of Operations
For Five Months Ending November 30, 2025
Production
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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 7,706,888$ 3,167,250$ 41%3,138,982$ 28,268$
Other Revenue 210,000 92,915 44%81,888 11,027
Reserve for Encumbrances 135,685 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 8,052,573 3,260,165 40%3,220,870 39,295
.
Operating Expenses
Salaries of Personnel 1,027,292 339,065 33%336,529 2,536
Fringe Benefits 480,351 150,639 31%153,182 (2,543)
Contractual Services 3,564,455 1,129,756 32%1,222,170 (92,414)
Printing and Binding 1,500 75 5%133 (58)
Advertising 1,500 350 23%- 350
Utilities 5,472 1,750 32%2,097 (347)
Communications 14,850 7,264 49%5,933 1,331
Insurance 16,500 - 0%- -
Lease/Rent of Equipment 1,800 380 21%501 (121)
Travel and Training 12,000 4,697 39%2,949 1,748
Miscellaneous 44,516 18,935 43%18,530 405
Miscellaneous Credits (270,000) (93,195) 35%(109,503) 16,308
Materials and Supplies 88,220 25,127 28%28,205 (3,078)
Depreciation - 620,135 0%600,179 19,956
Capital 166,161 41,098 25%236,074 (194,976)
Interest Obligations 1,932,079 14,021 1%16,143 (2,122)
Contingency 485,877 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenses 7,572,573 2,260,096 30%2,513,122 (253,026)
Income (loss) before Transfers 480,000 1,000,069 707,748 292,321
Transfer to Sewer Capital Fund (480,000) - 0%- -
Income (loss)-$ 1,000,069$ 707,748$ 292,321$
City of Salem, Virginia
Sewer Fund
Statement of Operations
For Five Months Ending November 30, 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
Shows/rentals 405,023$ 163,718$ 40%144,893$ 18,825$
Box office shows 1,887,681 2,497,125 132%239,552 2,257,573
Merchandise and commissions 310,800 208,915 67%65,382 143,533
Static advertising 60,000 36,425 61%21,250 15,175
Miscellaneous income 20,000 15,851 79%10,789 5,062
Interest Income 1,500 2,444 163%381 2,063
Salem Fair 690,000 601,869 87%672,481 (70,612)
Reserve For Encumbrances 165,581 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position 206,325 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 3,746,910 3,526,347 94%1,154,728 2,371,619
Operating Expenses
Salaries of personnel 1,472,247 696,611 47%637,492 59,119
Fringe benefits 554,190 219,646 40%203,559 16,087
Maintenance and contractual services 406,834 173,484 43%86,812 86,672
Printing and binding 500 694 139%180 514
Advertising 25,000 9,858 39%18,574 (8,716)
Utilities 427,363 188,573 44%186,943 1,630
Communications 11,400 4,033 35%4,336 (303)
Insurance 32,000 - 0%- -
Leases and Rentals 3,200 2,639 82%2,639 0
Travel and training 53,700 25,898 48%1,715 24,183
Miscellaneous 108,260 50,441 47%55,978 (5,537)
Show expense 1,800,000 2,890,827 161%330,052 2,560,775
Fair expense 646,681 562,415 87%547,115 15,300
Materials and supplies 50,000 18,742 37%17,162 1,580
Capital 808,891 180,914 22%44,622 136,292
Depreciation - 139,042 0%128,639 10,403
Total Operating Expenses 6,400,266 5,163,816 81%2,265,818 2,897,998
Income (loss) Before Transfers (2,653,356)(1,637,469) (1,111,090)(526,379)
Transfers 2,653,356 848,273 32%819,852 28,421
Income (loss)-$ (789,196)$ (291,238)$ (497,958)$ 0.00
City of Salem, Virginia
Salem Civic Center
Statement of Operations
For Five Months Ending November 30, 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
Catering 764,000$ 502,161$ 66%204,504$ 297,657$
Concessions 177,500 104,634 59%49,726 54,908
Moyer Concessions 100,000 76,580 77%51,538 25,042
Salem High Concessions 14,000 8,308 59%6,387 1,921
Reserve For Encumbrances 74,210 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 1,129,710 691,684 61%312,155 379,529
Operating Expenses:
Salaries of personnel 354,775 142,284 40%128,410 13,874
Fringe benefits 108,831 36,127 33%37,501 (1,374)
Contractual services 33,465 7,341 22%11,361 (4,020)
Printing and binding 300 - 0%- -
Advertising 2,000 - 0%- -
Laundry and Cleaning 1,500 - 0%- -
Communications 200 64 32%80 (16)
Insurance 2,000 - 0%- -
Miscellaneous 40,612 27,336 67%10,645 16,691
Materials and supplies 247,500 148,246 60%83,818 64,428
Capital 74,210 74,483 100%- 74,483
Depreciation - 1,487 0%1,466 21
Contingency 36,261 - 0%- -
Total Catering Expenses 901,654 437,366 49%273,281 164,085
Salaries of Personnel 65,183 32,185 49%29,593 2,592
Fringe Benefits 13,001 6,004 46%6,353 (349)
Contractual services 25,000 21,108 84%3,019 18,089
Miscellaneous 150 64 43%(286) 350
Materials and Supplies 54,500 36,405 67%14,927 21,478
Total Concessions Expenses 157,834 95,766 61%53,606 42,160
Salaries of Personnel 37,740 20,729 55%14,225 6,504
Fringe Benefits 11,713 4,035 34%4,205 (170)
Contractual services 22,500 6,343 28%11,815 (5,472)
Miscellaneous - (58) 0%(18) (40)
Materials and Supplies 33,000 24,795 75%21,196 3,599
Total Moyer Expenses 104,953 55,843 53%51,423 4,420
Salaries of Personnel 10,818 1,910 18%3,367 (1,457)
Fringe Benefits 2,679 410 15%630 (220)
Contractual 1,500 - 0%- -
Miscellaneous - (18) 0%2 (20)
Materials and Supplies 3,400 1,980 58%1,670 310
Total Salem High Expenses 18,397 4,282 23%5,669 (1,387)
Income (loss) Before Transfers (53,128)98,427 (71,824)170,251
Transfers 53,128 - 0%- -
Income (loss)-$ 98,427$ (71,824)$ 170,251$
Moyer Concessions
Salem High Concessions
City of Salem, Virginia
Salem Catering and Concessions
Statement of Operations
For Five Months Ending November 30, 2025
Catering
Concessions
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City of Salem, Virginia
Water and Sewer Capital Funds
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending November 30, 2025
Schedule M
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Water Capital Fund
Expenditures:
North Salem Water Improvements 7,650,000$ 36,222$ 24,667$ 60,889$ 7,589,111$ 20,177$
Well Construction 2,792,843 2,050,830 737,300 2,788,130 4,713 510,526
Franklin St Water Tank Replacement 677,432 605,236 - 605,236 72,196 25,659
Blackwood Tank Rehab and Replacement 820,000 - - - 820,000 -
Litchell/Wildwood Pump Station Replace 350,000 - 23,570 23,570 326,430 -
Waterline - Howard Dr and Jackson Dr 170,880 14,543 156,337 170,880 - 14,543
Waterline Design and Replacement 1,225,566 - - - 1,225,566 -
Contingency 50,000 - - - 50,000 -
Total Expenditures 13,736,721$ 2,706,831$ 941,874$ 3,648,705$ 10,088,016$ 570,905$
Sewer Capital Fund
Expenditures:
Roanoke River Upper Sewer Rehab 7,154,710$ -$ -$ -$ 7,154,710$ -$
Wiley Ct Sewer Improvements 375,000 - - - 375,000 -
Pomeroy Sewer System Upgrade 1,860,000 48,600 14,400 63,000 1,797,000 48,600
Mason Creek Interceptor Upgrade 740,000 231,792 478,751 710,543 29,457 205,020
Contingency 50,000 - - - 50,000 -
Total Expenditures 10,179,710$ 280,392$ 493,151$ 773,543$ 9,406,167$ 253,620$
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Schedule N
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
Percent
to Date
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Beginning Net Position -$ 8,144,763$ 9,399,213$ (1,254,450)$
Revenue
Premiums Paid - City 6,153,355 2,011,181 33% 1,977,027 34,154
Premiums Paid - School 5,175,000 1,612,770 31% 1,677,657 (64,887)
Premiums Paid - Retirees 830,000 410,851 50% 323,804 87,047
Dental Premiums Paid 597,000 200,074 34% 202,510 (2,436)
Interest Earnings 470,000 101,019 21% 140,819 (39,800)
Miscellaneous 40,000 - 0% 1,574 (1,574)
Total Year to Date Revenues 13,265,355 4,335,895 33% 4,323,391 12,504
Expenses
Health Claims 12,025,936 3,434,732 29% 4,356,558 (921,826)
Dental Claims 597,000 186,921 31% 177,369 9,552
Employee Health Clinic 546,469 169,288 31% 147,243 22,045
Consulting Services 91,050 21,046 23% 29,691 (8,645)
Miscellaneous 4,900 4,764 97% 4,408 356
Total Year to Date Expenses 13,265,355 3,816,751 29% 4,715,269 (898,518)
Ending Net Position -$ 8,663,907$ 9,007,335$ (343,428)$
City of Salem, Virginia
Health Insurance Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenses
For Four Months Ending October 31, 2025
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City of Salem, Virginia
Schedule of Deposits and Investments
For Period Ending November 30, 2025
Schedule O
FV as a
Cash Value Net Change Fair Value % of
11/30/2025 in Fair Value 11/30/2025 Portfolio
Demand & Time Deposits
Concentration Account 48,194,233$ -$ 48,194,233$ 28.3%
Payroll Account 10,398 - 10,398 0.0%
Revenue Recovery Account 17,745 - 17,745 0.0%
Utility Billing Account 55,163 - 55,163 0.0%
Box Office Account 2,327,923 - 2,327,923 1.4%
Held as Fiscal Agent of:
Cardinal Academy 1,239,526 - 1,239,526 0.7%
Court Community Corrections 1,496,332 - 1,496,332 0.9%
Held on Behalf of:
Economic Development Authority 90,863 - 90,863 0.1%
Total Demand & Time Deposits 53,432,183 - 53,432,183 31.4%
Investments
Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) 115,205,335 - 115,205,335 67.8%
VA State Non-Arbitrage Program (SNAP) 837,670 - 837,670 0.5%
Held on Behalf of:
Economic Development Authority LGIP 708,575 - 708,575 0.4%
Total Investment 116,751,580 - 116,751,580 68.7%
Total Deposits and Investment 170,183,763$ -$ 170,183,763$ 100.1%
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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: March 9, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Roanoke Regional Partnership Annual Presentation
Council will receive the annual presentation from the
Roanoke Regional Partnership by John Hull, Executive
Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership.
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Dorsey, City Manager
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Annually, the Roanoke Regional Partnership provides an update and overview for
Council of the Roanoke Regional Partnership's projects and accomplishments during
the preceding year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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Item #: 6.B.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Presentation - FEMA Flood Map Revisions
Presentation on the United States Federal Emergency
Agency (FEMA) preliminary flood map revisions.
SUBMITTED BY: Chuck Van Allman, Director of Community Development
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in the midst of
a multi-year process to update their Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The FIRM
designates areas in categories based on their flood risk. These categories impact
flood insurance requirements for property owners and development/re-development
requirements. FEMA began designating these special flood hazard areas in 1981. The
current FIRM utilized by FEMA was last updated in 2007.
FEMA has issued their preliminary revised map. While flood area designations are
strictly within FEMA's purview, the City's Community Development Department is
proactively engaging and communicating with citizens and property owners in the City
for whom a portion or all of their property would be impacted by these revisions.
Letters have been sent to all affected property owners with information on how to
obtain information specific to their property, contact FEMA with questions or to appeal,
and obtain assistance from Community Development in navigating and understanding
the FEMA process.
Additionally, Community Development has scheduled two open houses as a resource
for property owners. These open houses will be held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall on March 17th at 2:00 p.m. and March 19th at 5:00 p.m.
Community Development staff will provide an informational update on the FEMA map
revision process and highlight the resources available to affected property owners to
understand specific impacts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council receive this informational presentation.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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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: March 9, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Appropriation of Funds - Grants Contingency
Consider request to appropriate additional funds for grants
contingency. Audit-Finance Committee
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The budget for Fiscal Year 2026 included funding for a grants contingency revenue
account and grants contingency expenditure account for smaller grants received by
the City. This is the first year that the contingency accounts were budgeted. The
budget included $100,000 in these accounts. These accounts allow the City Manager
to transfer funds for smaller grants received during the year. The new contingency
accounts streamlined the process of bringing every grant to City Council for
acceptance and appropriation. Any grant received by the City in excess of $75,000 is
required to be individually accepted and appropriated by Council after review by the
Audit Finance Committee. At this point in the year, the balance remaining in the
contingency accounts is $18,213. We have received notification that the City was
approved for multiple separate grants totaling $121,740. City staff would like to
appropriate additional funds for the grants contingency revenue and expenditure
accounts in the amount of $175,000. These funds will only be transferred out of the
contingency accounts for approved grants.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These adjustments to the grant contingency revenue and expenditure accounts will
allow the City Manager to continue approving transfers to City departments for smaller
grants received not exceeding $75,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
City staff requests Council to appropriate $175,000 to Contingency for Grants Revenue,
10-012-0100-47142 and $175,000 to Contingency for Grants Expenditure, 10-012-
9110-59506.
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ATTACHMENTS:
None
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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: March 9, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Appropriation of Funds - School Operating Fund,
School Grants Fund, and School Reserve Fund
Consider request to amend the School Operating Fund,
School Grants Fund, and School Reserve Fund budgets as
approved by the School Board on February 10, 2026. Audit-
Finance Committee
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The School Operating Fund, School Grants Fund, and School Reserve Fund budgets
were amended for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by the School Board at their meeting on
February 10, 2026. The Board amended the School Operating Fund budget, School
Grants Fund budget, and the School Reserve Fund budget to increase revenues and
expenditures by $19,250, $1,060,760, and $20,000, respectively. The attached memo
details the appropriation changes
FISCAL IMPACT:
Appropriation changes totaling $19,250, $1,060,760, and $20,000, made to the
Operating Fund, Grants Fund, and Reserve Fund, respectively.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the School Board’s appropriation changes of
$19,250 to the School Operating Fund, $1,060,760 to School Grants Fund, and $20,000
to the School Reserve Fund, per the attached report.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Budget Adjustments for Grants & Gen Fund Cleanup Feb 2026 with SRF sep
2. Budget adjustments for Grants & General Fund 02102026 Attachment A updated
02112026 with SRF sep
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Salem City Schools
Budget Adjustments Report
February 10, 2026
Summary of Issue:
At times during the year, additional funding may be received by the school division through donation,
grant, increased funding due to ADM (Average Daily Membership) increases, or some other means.
This revenue increases the budget requiring Board approval before the funds can be utilized.
Grant fund budgets need to be adjusted at this time because new grants have been awarded since budget
adoption and need to be accounted for on the books.
Salem City Schools has been in receipt of several grants that need to be appropriated within the FY 26
budget. They are listed below:
Grant Name Grant Amount Grant Description
School-Based Mental Health
Telehealth Services Grant
$127,500 Division will contract with a vendor to provide
mental health counseling to students in
grades 6-12. Staff will be hired to provide
technology assistance and supervision during
daytime telehealth mental health
appointments.
Mathematics Innovation Grant $203,848 To support the purchase of high-quality
instructional materials & related professional
learnin for math in the elementar rades.
Comprehensive Literacy State
Development (CLSD) Grant
$520,488 To support the purchase of evidence-based
literacy intervention materials and
professional development (PD) for staff
related to those materials. Some funding for
substitutes to provide PD time for staff.
Middle School Math
cceleration Grant
$ 4,560 Funding for Praxis testing fees and
preparation for teachers.
Connecting Early Computer
Science Learning to Middle
School Pathways through
Robotics Grant
$65,000 To provide materials and compensation for
continued development of computer science
curriculum, including the purchase of robot kit
materials and related PD.
Summer Manufacturing Camp
(Spark Force) Grant
$14,000 To provide supplies and staffing related to the
summer manufacturing related summer
camp.
Virginia Tiered System of
Supports (VTSS) Grant
$40,000 To support Tier I instruction & behavior
structures already in place with additional
focus on attendance, mental health & bullying
prevention practices.
Title I A – Improving Basic
Pro rams Low Income
$60,141 To purchase supplies/supports for students at
our two Title I schools.
School Security Grants (2) $25,223 To provide security upgrades, such as
security cameras, handheld radios and door
badge readers at AIIMS, East & Carver as
needed.
Total $1,060,760
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General fund budgets need to be adjusted at this time because new funds have been received since
budget adoption and need to be accounted for on the books, as well as adjustments needed to clean
up variances that require cross state category transfers.
We have partnered with the Department for Aging & Rehabilitation Services (DARS) to
implement the Start on Success (SOS) program where we provide work programs for our special
education students at Salem High School and they can be paid for the work they are completing.
The amount will depend on number of students working and the number of hours but is estimated
to have a maximum of $19,250.
The final 2 entries are housekeeping in nature and result in budgets being moved from one cost
center to another, thus requiring school board action. These entries have a net zero impact to
the general fund budget.
o The reunification software was budgeted under the Central Administration cost center but
should have been under central Technology, so this budget move will correct that.
o Lastly, the Operations & Maintenance cost center as a whole is over budget and needs
funds from Instruction to be moved to cover those overages. Utilities and building
maintenance needs performed by City staff are projected to exceed available funds, as
well as the third-party staffing company expenses. When the budget was formed, we
were still in the RFP process for contracted custodial services and the budget was not
adjusted to account for the contract. These adjustments will hopefully get that cost center
budget through the end of the fiscal year. Year one of outsourcing is almost always the
most expensive year, where costs usually mitigate in year two and after.
Lastly, in the School Reserve Fund, we have accounted for the donation of $20,000 that GW Carver
will make from their activity funds to fund their portion of the playground equipment that was approved
in the CIP process.
Policy Reference:
DA-BR Budget Transfers
Fiscal Impact:
These budget adjustments will increase the revenue and expenditure budgets in the School General
Fund by $19,250, the School Grant Fund by $1,060,760, and the School Reserve Fund by $20,000
(attachment A).
Recommended Action:
Move approval of the budget adjustments in the School General Fund , the School Grant Fund & School
Reserve Fund as presented and recommend that City Council approve the same.
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To set up budget for new revenues received in FY 26 and/or adjust budgets that cross State categories:
Account Code Description
Revenue
mount
Expenditure
mount
Grant Fund
32-315-00-00-9-000-61310 School-Based Mental Health Telehealth Services Grant 127,500$
32-315-61-21-3-110-71124 Compensation-Guidance Counselors 26,430$
32-315-61-21-3-110-72100 FICA 2,022$
32-315-61-21-3-110-72220 VRS Hybrid Pension Contribution 4,128$
32-315-61-21-3-110-72300 Group Health and Dental Insurance 9,407$
32-315-61-21-3-110-72400 VRS Group Life Insurance 280$
32-315-61-21-3-110-72510 Hybrid Disability Insurance -$
32-315-61-21-3-110-72750 VRS Retiree Health Care Credit 233$
32-315-61-21-3-110-73037 Contractual Services - Other 16,250$
32-315-61-21-3-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 5,000$
32-315-61-21-4-110-71124 Compensation-Guidance Counselors 26,430$
32-315-61-21-4-110-72100 FICA 2,022$
32-315-61-21-4-110-72220 VRS Hybrid Pension Contribution 4,128$
32-315-61-21-4-110-72300 Group Health and Dental Insurance 9,407$
32-315-61-21-4-110-72400 VRS Group Life Insurance 280$
32-315-61-21-4-110-72510 Hybrid Disability Insurance -$
32-315-61-21-4-110-72750 VRS Retiree Health Care Credit 233$
32-315-61-21-4-110-73037 Contractual Services - Other 16,250$
32-315-61-21-4-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 5,000$
127,500.00$
32-211-00-00-9-000-61211 Mathematics Innovation Grant 203,848.00$
32-211-61-10-2-110-73255 Professional Development 3,000.00$
32-211-61-10-2-110-76130 Textbooks 200,848.00$
203,848.00$
32-206-00-00-9-000-61206 Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant 520,488$
32-206-61-10-2-110-73255 Professional Development - GW Carver 8,445$
32-206-61-10-2-110-73255 Professional Development - West 8,445$
32-206-61-10-2-110-73255 Professional Development - South 8,445$
32-206-61-10-2-110-73255 Professional Development - East 8,445$
32-206-61-10-3-110-73255 Professional Development 7,600$
32-206-61-10-4-110-73255 Professional Development 10,300$
32-206-61-10-2-110-76435 Instructional Materials - GW Carver 97,808$
32-206-61-10-2-110-76435 Instructional Materials - West 92,065$
32-206-61-10-2-110-76435 Instructional Materials - South 93,264$
32-206-61-10-2-110-76435 Instructional Materials - East 91,637$
32-206-61-10-3-110-76435 Instructional Materials 29,926$
32-206-61-10-4-110-76435 Instructional Materials 58,898$
32-206-61-10-3-110-71520 Compensation - Substitutes 4,839$
32-206-61-10-3-110-72100 FICA 371$
520,488.00$
Salem City Schools
Grant Budget Adjustments 2/10/2026
Attachment A
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32-212-00-00-9-000-61212 Middle School Math Acceleration Grant 4,560.00$
32-212-61-31-4-110-73265 Teacher Licensing 4,560.00$
4,560.00$
32-215-00-00-9-000-61218 Connecting Early CS Learning to MS Pathways through Robotics 65,000$
32-215-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 18,000$
32-215-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 1,377$
32-215-61-10-4-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 7,500$
32-215-61-10-4-110-72100 FICA 574$
32-215-68-10-9-800-71139 Compensation - ITRT 3,000$
32-215-68-10-9-800-72100 FICA 229$
32-215-61-10-2-110-73037 Contractual Services - Other 15,620.00$
32-215-61-10-2-110-75530 Travel - Other 1,633.00$
32-215-61-10-2-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 7,114.00$
32-215-61-10-4-110-73037 Contractual Services - Other 6,380.00$
32-215-61-10-4-110-75530 Travel - Other 667.00$
32-215-61-10-4-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 2,906.00$
65,000.00$
32-201-00-00-9-000-63061 Summer Manufacturing Camp (Spark Force) 14,000.00$
32-201-61-10-6-160-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 9,289.00$
32-201-61-10-6-160-72100 FICA 711.00$
32-201-61-10-6-160-76435 Supplies - Instructional 4,000.00$
14,000.00$
32-420-00-00-9-000-61620 PBIS of the VTSS 240427 40,000.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 2,500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 205.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 2,500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 205.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 2,500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 205.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 2,500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 205.00$
32-420-61-10-3-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 1,700.00$
32-420-61-10-3-110-72100 FICA 150.00$
32-420-61-10-4-110-71120 Compensation - Instructional Salaries 2,400.00$
32-420-61-10-4-110-72100 FICA 339.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71520 Compensation - Substitutes 500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 38.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71520 Compensation - Substitutes 500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 38.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71520 Compensation - Substitutes 500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 38.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-71520 Compensation - Substitutes 500.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-72100 FICA 38.00$
32-420-61-10-3-110-71520 Compensation - Substitutes 500.00$
32-420-61-10-3-110-72100 FICA 39.00$
32-420-61-10-4-110-71520 Compensation - Substitutes 500.00$
32-420-61-10-4-110-72100 FICA 39.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-73037 Contractual Services 1,333.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-73037 Contractual Services 1,333.00$
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32-420-61-10-2-110-73037 Contractual Services 1,333.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-73037 Contractual Services 1,333.00$
32-420-61-10-3-110-73037 Contractual Services 1,333.00$
32-420-61-10-4-110-73037 Contractual Services 1,333.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-75530 Travel - Other 1,000.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-75530 Travel - Other 1,000.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-75530 Travel - Other 1,000.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-75530 Travel - Other 1,000.00$
32-420-61-10-3-110-75530 Travel - Other 1,000.00$
32-420-61-10-4-110-75530 Travel - Other 1,000.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 1,227.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 1,227.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 1,227.00$
32-420-61-10-2-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 1,227.00$
32-420-61-10-3-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 1,227.00$
32-420-61-10-4-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 1,228.00$
40,000.00$
32-250-00-00-9-000-62000 NCLB Title I A 84.010 60,141.00$
32-250-61-10-2-110-76435 Supplies - Instructional 60,141.00$
60,141.00$
32-250-00-00-9-000-62000 School Security Grant 17,221.00$
32-250-00-00-9-000-62000 School Security Grant 8,002.00$
25,223.00$
32-340-64-64-2-460-73180 Repair/Maint - Other Contracted - Carver 17,221.00$
32-340-64-64-4-460-73180 Repair/Maint - Other Contracted - AIIMS 8,002.00$
25,223.00$
1,060,760$ 1,060,760$
General Fund
30-110-00-00-9-000-61411 Start on Success (SOS) 19,250$
30-121-64-64-9-420-71187 Compensation - Student Workers 17,882.00$
30-121-64-64-9-420-72100 FICA 1,368.00$
19,250.00$
30-121-62-62-9-212-73205 Software Licensing Fees (9,000.00)$
30-110-68-21-9-800-73205 Software Licensing Fees 9,000.00$
-$
30-114-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation-Instructional Salaries (92,500.00)$
30-116-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation-Instructional Salaries (82,300.00)$
30-112-61-10-4-110-71120 Compensation-Instructional Salaries (183,300.00)$
30-111-61-10-3-110-71120 Compensation-Instructional Salaries (153,300.00)$
30-113-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation-Instructional Salaries (58,900.00)$
30-115-61-10-2-110-71120 Compensation-Instructional Salaries (9,700.00)$
30-111-64-64-9-420-73180 Repair/Maint - Other Contracted 220,000.00$
30-112-64-64-9-420-72300 Group Health and Dental 15,000.00$
30-112-64-64-9-420-73180 Repair/Maint - Other Contracted 55,000.00$
30-112-64-64-9-420-74900 Building Maintenance - City 17,000.00$
30-112-64-64-9-420-75004 Utilities - Electric 10,000.00$
30-112-64-64-9-420-75005 Utilities - Natural Gas 27,000.00$
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30-113-64-64-9-420-72300 Group Health and Dental (15,000.00)$
30-113-64-64-9-420-73180 Repair/Maint - Other Contracted 50,000.00$
30-114-64-64-9-420-73180 Repair/Maint - Other Contracted 32,000.00$
30-115-64-64-9-420-73180 Repair/Maint - Other Contracted 23,000.00$
30-115-64-64-9-420-74900 Building Maintenance - City 59,000.00$
30-115-64-64-9-420-75004 Utilities - Electric 4,000.00$
30-115-64-64-9-420-75005 Utilities - Natural Gas 15,000.00$
30-121-64-64-9-420-74900 Building Maintenance - City 68,000.00$
-$
19,250$ 19,250$
35-110-00-00-9-000-63007 Transfer from School Activity Funds $20,000.00
35-113-61-10-2-110-78020 Furniture & Equipment >$5,000 20,000.00$
(SRF2631)20,000.00$
20,000$ 20,000$
1,100,010$ 1,100,010$
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March 9, 2026
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
Community Policy Management Team
(CPMT)
Upon CPMT approval, recommend appointing Chris Yeakel as
primary parent representative.
Vacancies
Board of Zoning Appeals Need one alternate member for the remainder of a five-year
term ending March 1, 2028, and one alternate member for the
remainder of a five-year term ending November 13, 2028.
Roanoke River Blueway Advisory Committee Need one member for a two-year term.
Sincerely,
Laura Lea Harris
Laura Lea Harris
Deputy Clerk of Council
Item #6.E
Date: 3/09/2026
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
March 9, 2026
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 12-31-28
Chris Yeakel 12-31-26
AT LARGE MEMBERS:
Patrick Kenney 12-31-28
Helen Ferguson 12-31-26
Bobby Russell 12-31-27
BOARD OF APPEALS (USBC BUILDING CODE)
Term of Office: 5 years
Steve Poff 1-01-31
Robert S. Fry, III 1-01-28
Patrick Snead 1-01-30
Ray Varney 5-11-30
Joseph Driscoll 1-01-28
ALTERNATES:
David Hodges 12-12-26
Chelsea Dyer 8-09-30
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 11-30-28
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 Chris Roberts
Cathy Brown Leigh Frazier Howard Shumate
Heather Gunn Courtenay Alleyne
Deborah Breedlove
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
Kimberly Blair 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 7-01-28
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 6-09-27
J. Chris Conner 8-12-27
Margaret Humphrey 8-12-27
Garry Lautenschlager 11-23-26
Teresa Sizemore 4-26-27
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) 12-13-29
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 6-30-28
Denise P. King 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 12-31-28
Michael Crawley 12-31-28
Macel Janoschka 12-31-26
Chris King 12-31-27
SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Term of Office: 4 years, 2 term limit
Anne Marie Green 6-30-26
TOTAL ACTION FOR PROGRESS
Term of Office: 3 years
Byron Randolph Foley 12-31-27
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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)
Michael Maxey 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 12-31-28
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL
FACILITY AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years (Requires Oath of Office)
Tommy Miller 2-3-30
Chris Dorsey 2-3-28
Crystal Williams (Alternate) 2-3-30
H. Robert Light (Alternate) 2-3-28
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
Appointee Term of Office: 1 year – Expires 12-31-26
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 Jonathan Branson
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