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Ordinance to authorize appropriations and transfers (ordinance dash 10)
The council suspended statutory rules to permit second and third readings and passed an ordinance authorizing appropriations and transfers and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gano moved to suspend the rules; Councilman Stockman was identified as the second. The roll-call vote recorded the seven members present voting \"yes.\" The clerk recorded the ordinance title as \"an ordinance authorizing appropriations and transfers as set forth below and declaring an emergency.\" No amendments were recorded on the floor.

Ordinance to issue notes for a fire truck (ordinance dash 11)
Councilman Gano moved to suspend rules so the council could introduce and pass ordinance dash 11 with the emergency clause; the motion was seconded (Miss Bricker was recorded responding affirmatively during the suspension vote). The ordinance authorizes issuance and sale of notes not to exceed $355,000 to pay the cost of acquiring and equipping a fire truck and related appurtenances. After the reading by title, council voted by roll call; all seven members voted \"yes.\"

Ordinance amending city farm-market code (ordinance dash 12)
Councilman Stockman moved to suspend rules and to read and pass ordinance dash 12 (an amendment to section 7.27.03 of the codified ordinances regarding city farm markets); the motion was seconded (Miss Baer indicated \"Yes\" on the suspension vote). The clerk read the title and the ordinance passed on roll call with all seven members voting \"yes.\" The amendment was described in the title as modifying and amending section 7.27.03 of chapter 7.27 regarding city farm markets; council referenced assigning the specific farm-market location authority to the administration or the service and safety director during committee discussion earlier in the meeting.

Roll call and members present
Members recorded present at roll call and recorded as voting \"yes\" on the three ordinances: Mrs. Baer, Ms. Bricker, Mr. Gano, Mr. Newman, Mr. Nall, Mr. Stockman and Mr. Zellers. No \"no,\" abstain, recusal or absence votes were recorded for these three ordinances.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council February 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 18 meeting the Salem City Council passed three ordinances (with emergency clauses) on appropriations/transfers, issuance of notes to finance a fire truck, and an amendment to the city's farm market ordinance. Roll-call votes were unanimous among the seven members present.","taxTitle","Salem City Council, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio","taxId",72117,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6320239,"Mayor delivers State of the City; officials highlight infrastructure projects, grants and fiscal position",1318,1272000,2590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2358657-e2c97d2ad44c0fcc301257e933149c42&start=1272&end=2590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2358657-e2c97d2ad44c0fcc301257e933149c42/thumbnail_1272000.jpg","/articles/6320239/Ohio/Mayor-delivers-State-of-the-City-officials-highlight-infrastructure-projects-grants-and-fiscal-position","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320239-e475e6c4bb4d6ed25a68026926244c2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160838&Signature=bH6vWjsl1sxsbN3yjGYJW8Ev4p1OVJN2NL1WcHGg2qNRzvGULGAKXjYDHzmMFdXTFPNZtdc98cPvpnJD1C5HY-8LO01EYFfuWKA3EI6HHDZXDBbZmqmLjkX8xczizucldOBEA10boH9YjeMbk77t0793ES4K0saWJQnlDvVOTUklp8QxJUCqaqLmjlcPaOXdbSy1biP6VMn8WuCO4wxYkOjeY-iphmMUK3FBBVzuYA-7Bk~691SIEbDBhV1UEwrEgDC~91KeDsWLArEcokaSys8I3itOh9rmwhX03vKeK68it2OxxrxiCtDUwZKrLGeT--g5aIfNnbuGOOBGKlmsUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Cindy Dickey delivered the City of Salem's 2024 State of the City report at the Feb. 18 council meeting, outlining department activity, capital projects, grant awards and the city's fiscal position.

The mayor said the city ended 2024 with \"a little over $1.3 million\" in carryover and reported completed and ongoing projects across departments. Public-safety and emergency services highlights included 2,354 total incidents handled by the Salem Fire Department in 2024 (67 fires, 1,567 emergency medical calls) and 3149 hours of training. The mayor reported police dispatch received 11,179 9-1-1 calls and that patrol activity generated 6,687 officer reports and 826 arrests for the year.

Infrastructure and utilities work cited in the address included progress on a multi-phase wastewater treatment plant project (phase 3 work and reconditioning of digesters), replacement of filter components and the delivery and installation of a new generator for the plant. The mayor said the Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 contract was awarded and that shoreline protection work at the reservoir was bid and scheduled.

The report listed several grant awards used in 2024: a $40,000 Ohio Bureau of Compensation grant toward two mobile traffic lights, $49,508.90 in grants and fees received by the fire department, $156,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for officer retention over two years, and multiple state and federal awards totaling about $1.4 million for Lincoln Plaza, traffic signal software upgrades, road paving, and safe routes-to-school projects. Parks and community programming received grants covering pool renovations, AED purchases required under House Bill 47 and event sponsorships.

Economic-development figures included four private expansion projects the mayor said accounted for about $57 million in private investment and, she said, work by the local economic development center that produced roughly $21 million in direct economic impact for Salem. The building department reported issuing 125 permits in 2024 and cited approximately $27 million in construction investment.

The mayor also listed recent personnel changes and promotions across departments and specific equipment purchases, including a 2024 Western Star plow-dump truck and new public-safety equipment such as ballistic plates and a canine unit vehicle. She said council formed a committee to renew a quarter-percent income tax for 2025 to be used for streets, alleys, sidewalks and parking lots.

The mayor's report included many operational details across city departments; she encouraged residents to remain engaged and noted continued grant-seeking and capital work in 2025.

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The comments came during the public comment period of the regular Salem City Council meeting. Several residents described personal and family harms they attributed to marijuana use. \"My name is Sarah Rosler. I'm here with some young kids from our community who could tell you firsthand what they experienced in their homes as their parents bring their legal marijuana in their home,\" Rosler said, describing concerns about children's exposure, parental mood swings and erratic driving.

Other speakers echoed that view. Bill Barlow, who identified himself as a retired law enforcement officer and a Salem resident, said experiences in other cities had increased police workloads and harmed neighborhoods. Resident Beth Ames cited research she said was cited by the mayor of Greenville, Ohio, and referenced comments by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about harms from legalization. A speaker who identified himself as director of the Rock of Salem gave personal testimony about recovery from marijuana dependence; another speaker who said he does jail ministry described canvassing jail inmates who opposed legalization.

Speakers noted that dispensaries exist in nearby towns including East Liverpool, Alliance, Canton and Canfield and urged the council not to bring a dispensary into Salem. Several public commenters asked the council to \"say no\" to a local dispensary and handed letters to the clerk.

Council members thanked residents for attending and participating but did not introduce or vote on any ordinance or motion related to a dispensary at the Feb. 18 meeting. The mayor's State of the City report that followed the public comment noted that in February 2024 the council passed two ordinances that \"declared a moratorium on permitting marijuana dispensaries in the city,\" a past action referenced by the mayor during the address.

Because the item was raised during public comment and no formal motion or vote was recorded on Feb. 18, the council took \"no action\" at this meeting. Council members said they appreciated public participation and encouraged continued engagement in the legislative process.

","Dozens of residents told the Salem City Council on Feb. 18 that a marijuana dispensary would harm families, increase crime and strain local services. Council heard public comment but did not vote on the issue at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves appropriations, fire-truck bond note and farm-market ordinance in unanimous votes

Mayor delivers State of the City; officials highlight infrastructure projects, grants and fiscal position

Residents urge Salem City Council to block a marijuana dispensary; council takes no action