Legislative Session

LEGISLATIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2025 PUBLIC OFFICIALS Present: Council President D'Shawn M. Doughty, Council Vice President Angela M. Blake, Councilwoman April R. Jackson, Councilwoman Michele R. Gregory and Councilwoman Sharon C. Dashiell CALL TO ORDER The City Council convened in Legislative Session on October 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Government Office Building Council Chambers, Room 301, located at 125 N. Division Street. WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS/PLEDGE President Doughty welcomed everyone to the meeting and provided the emergency exit instructions. He then asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE In lieu of the invocation, President Doughty called for a moment of silence. SWEARING IN President Doughty called forward the Clerk of Court, Bo McAllister, to swear in Mr. Nick Rice as the new City Administrator. PROCLAMATION • Mayoral Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week Mayor Taylor presented the Fire Marshal's office with a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week. Fire Marshal Cramer noted that Fire Prevention Week was every week for the Fire Marshal's office and thanked Council for their continued support. PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF LEGISLATIVE AGENDA City Clerk Julie English presented the legislative agenda. President Doughty called for a motion to adopt the legislative agenda as presented. Michele R. Gregory motioned and Angela M. Blake seconded. The vote was 5-0. AWARD OF BIDS Procurement Director Michael Lowe presented the Award of Bids. • Award of Bid ITB 26-107 Lot 16 Pedestrian Bridge Repairs  President Doughty called for a motion and second to approve the Award of Bid. Angela M. Blake motioned and Michele R. Gregory seconded. The vote was 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. English presented the Consent Agenda items. The items were as follows: • Meeting Minutes May 12, 2025 Work Session Minutes May 19, 2025 Legislative Session Minutes May 19, 2025 Work Session Minutes June 2, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes June 9, 2025 Legislative Session Minutes • Manufacturing Exemption - Delmarva Printing & Design(2024) President Doughty called for a motion and second to approve the consent agenda. Michele R. Gregory motioned and Sharon C. Dashiell seconded. The vote was 5-0. RESOLUTIONS Presented by Ms. English. • Salisbury Historic District Commission Resolution No. 3430 - appointing Harvey Evans to the Historic District Commission for term ending October 2028 Angela M. Blake motioned and Michele R. Gregory seconded. The vote was 5-0. • Youth Development Advisory Committee Resolution No. 3431 - re-appointing Thashana McKinney to the Youth Development Advisory Committee for term ending October 2028 Michele R. Gregory motioned and April R. Jackson seconded. The vote was 5-0. ORDINANCES Presented by Ms. Bosche • Ordinance to add the International Property Maintenance Code to Title 15 of the Salisbury City Code - 2nd reading Ordinance No. 2956 - amending Title 15 of the Salisbury City Code, entitled "Buildings and Construction" to add the adoption of and reference to the International Property Maintenance Code April R. Jackson motioned and Angela M. Blake seconded. The vote was 5-0. • Correction to Ordinance No. 2883 - Budget Amendment for Truitt Street Community Center Expansion (1st Reading)  Ordinance No. 2957 - approving a budget amendment to the city's general capital project fund to provide additional funds for the Truitt Street Community Center expansion Angela M. Blake motioned and Michele R. Gregory seconded. The vote was 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENT The following public comments were heard: • Speaker #1 noted speeding on South Pinehurst and poor road conditions on Russell and North Pinehurst. • Speaker #2 recommended a fresh, independent planning commission and emphasized prioritizing affordable housing before new developments. • Speaker #3 stressed that public funds should benefit the public, not private developers. • Speaker #4 encouraged the city to require developer contributions, support affordable housing, and oppose 287g. • Speaker #5 recommended that residents research 287g and criticized past development decisions for harming the city financially. • Speaker #6 expressed concern about rising violence downtown and emphasized the need for community and school-based efforts to prevent crime. ADJOURNMENT/CONVENE INTO WORK SESSION The Legislative Session adjourned at 6:32 p.m.  CLOSED SESSION SUMMARY MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 PUBLIC OFFICIALS Present: Council President D'Shawn M. Doughty, Council Vice President Angela M. Blake, Councilwoman April R. Jackson, Councilwoman Michele R. Gregory and Councilwoman Sharon C. Dashiell IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Randy Taylor, Acting City Administrator Tom Stevenson, City Clerk Julie English, Special Counsel Reena Patel MOTION TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened in Closed Session on September 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Government Office Building Council Chambers, Room 301, located at 125 N. Division Street. The Closed Session was to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation authorized by the State Government Article, § 3-305(b)(8). Ms. Dashiell questioned why the session was closed. Mr. Doughty explained that what they would be discussing was potential litigation and that they were being cautious. Ms. English added that having a discussion about litigation in public would give the defendants an advantage. Angela M. Blake motioned and Michele R. Gregory seconded. The vote was 5-0. DISCUSSION TOPIC • Updates on Lots 1, 11, and 15 Lawsuits Ms. Patel reported that the case was moving forward and that the City was preparing for trial and possible settlement discussions. MOTION TO AJOURN AND RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION President Doughty called for a motion and a second to adjourn the Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session. April R. Jackson motioned and Sharon C. Dashiell seconded. The vote was 5-0. REPORT TO PUBLIC President Doughty immediately convened in Open Session to provide a report out. He stated that the Closed Session was to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation authorized by the State Government Article, § 3-305(b)(8). Council discussed potential next steps regarding the Lots 1, 11, and 15 lawsuits. 1 ADJOURNMENT The Open Session adjourned at 5:44 p.m. _________________________________ City Clerk _________________________________ Council President 2