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The council named Timber Sheffield as liaison to the Centralina Council of Governments, Downtown Salisbury Inc., the Metropolitan Planning Organization and several other committees. Mayor Pro Tem Harry McLaughlin, Council Member Post, Council Member Jackson and Council Member Klutz were each assigned liaisons to specified boards, including parks, economic development and planning-related groups.

Council and staff then moved through a list of board appointments and reappointments. Among actions taken at the meeting: reappointment of select members to the Bell Tower Green Advisory Committee, Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee appointees, reappointment to Historic Preservation Commission, planning-board reappointments and several other board fills. In many cases councilors asked to delay decisions for boards where they wanted to consult further; several appointments were carried by motion and voice vote during the meeting.

Council said the reorganization followed a gap in liaison coverage after a recent council departure and the death of the mayor; the administration asked volunteers and staff liaisons for patience while the new council completed appointments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Salisbury City Council Meeting 3/4/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Salisbury City Council confirmed a new set of council liaisons to boards and commissions and approved several reappointments and new appointments across advisory boards, planning and arts commissions.","taxTitle","Salisbury City, Rowan County, North Carolina","taxId",57961,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6286246,"Council delays two demolitions, orders immediate demolition of fire-damaged house on Jake Alexander Boulevard",950,3890000,4840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2&start=3890&end=4840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2/thumbnail_3890000.jpg","/articles/6286246/Salisbury-City/Rowan-County/North-Carolina/Council-delays-two-demolitions-orders-immediate-demolition-of-fire-damaged-house-on-Jake-Alexander-Boulevard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286246-735ed443f4fb57fa6b4ad5212b4ea611/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195773&Signature=XmY5H7JdhIKW3ozQ3jD7Ox4l-Q3wbNt5OzEGCKeC4CtmJVp-9HsnIbMZXWUcu~wbpVefEKAt5DP4rK8GPT9yNsI88KuJR0pKq3uy2RCnx4xRHkl1NpR~Jqbe8ulKrXdn3yT0M-kGWmSMIQK4CL7OHjIhxLwXJBRGMXcjMYGQ~2b9zlfzGFhU-7BOBqFC4r3qNEOrV~GkNYhbXpBv5ctnOfPhGMzR5tL1aGRA8lLkkT8FfycLcTfvw2SYs5Q1ircVBQgJ~CUyPnveFRitcM1iS7qeJZ7pzHpzFLttZLYC-C6Pz9b0LBYFkvt~6bmu-joSw8lT2z~zDD~zvENnyYJq3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Salisbury City Council on March 4 considered staff recommendations concerning three dilapidated residential structures and took staggered actions: it granted a 90-day repair extension for one owner, a 30-day extension for a property owner who has a contractor under contract, and ordered demolition of a recently fire-damaged property.

Code Services Manager Michael Catella presented the three cases. For 1300 West Huron Street (owner: Daryl Hobson), staff said the owner had been unable to respond earlier because of poor health but submitted a notarized intent-to-repair letter the afternoon of the meeting. Staff recommended a 90-day delay to allow work to begin; council approved the 90-day extension.

For 615 West Monroe Street (owner: trustees of Livingstone College), staff noted a long-running case and said the college had contracted with a demolition contractor and staff recommended a 30-day delay to allow submittal of permits and commencement of work; council approved the 30-day extension.

For 2222 South Jake Alexander Boulevard (owner: Tenth Gate LLC), staff said the house and accessory structure were dilapidated and had suffered significant fire damage the prior Sunday. Staff recommended adoption of an ordinance ordering demolition; council voted to adopt the demolition ordinance. Catella said estimated demolition and asbestos-remediation costs (if unpaid) would become liens on the property: approximately $11,800 for the first property, $25,000 for the second and $6,225 for the third (the third estimate was stated before the subsequent fire damage and staff noted the condition had worsened). Catella also said fire debris from the recent fire cannot be taken to the landfill for 30 days, so demolition contractors may leave a rubble pile on-site until landfill acceptance is allowed.

Council repeatedly thanked code and fire staff for their work; the fire department confirmed there were no injuries from the recent house fire.","Salisbury council granted a 90-day extension for repairs at 1300 West Huron Street and a 30-day extension for 615 West Monroe Street (Livingstone College property). Council ordered demolition of the fire-damaged structure at 2222 South Jake Alexander Boulevard.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6286251,"Council authorizes city to buy remainder of Empire Hotel property, appropriates up to $500,000",706,3072000,3778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2&start=3072&end=3778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2/thumbnail_3072000.jpg","/articles/6286251/Salisbury-City/Rowan-County/North-Carolina/Council-authorizes-city-to-buy-remainder-of-Empire-Hotel-property-appropriates-up-to-500000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286251-c94b95cfe7250b08d4ba008ed017d639/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195773&Signature=gR62LkIEUdpMrh6Trb4-lxJTs6Iu3vW1yiIpFzXarK9BWMJM-n~XoUOlUxLCVwgcQlJuFDcpOOMRVFVwhx1LtqaBVNbUmj~2jeCDT6nHXb0HkKjEHrusZ3PKBPS2FcmqKJW2X6GndFZoxNRpbUt0Iyr3iEpVpp7JXbee6Cw7rM~8Eeu1zbp6IRivIjXIKFuUHhm-sdUDII7SPQOWkStyTVcozH4EYEJvbihNptv8ZVGCNsmnq9P3f-LCYXIaWL2M8J6~1MCSazwXFEkalJwKxiIr2jtkk~UcWARlTakYQ1eLauwKERONELJJ4a94PlAmyGAnqEPlSJOLJTU0S3sPpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Salisbury City Council on March 4 authorized the city manager to sign closing documents to purchase the remainder of the Empire Hotel property from Downtown Salisbury, Inc. and approved a budget amendment appropriating up to $500,000 in fund balance for the purchase.

Downtown Development Director Seda Trappman explained the transaction and said the city’s proposed purchase would pay off the remaining loan on the property (staff cited a current payoff figure of about $413,000) and that the city would cover closing costs. Trappman said the city does not expect to need the full $500,000 appropriation and staff estimates the final payoff closer to $420,000; remaining funds would remain in fund balance.

Trappman and the presenters said the transaction would allow the city to assume Downtown Salisbury Inc.’s rights and responsibilities under the existing development agreement for the Empire Project; Downtown Salisbury’s board had approved the sale. The city’s purchase would turn future negotiations into two-party discussions (city and developer) rather than three-party and free up DSI’s budget (DSI reportedly spends about $90,000 annually on the property, including debt service).

Developers present, including Josh Barnhart and Brett Krueger, described progress on phase 1 (the Efird section) and said demolition, framing and stabilization work are underway; they said the first phase includes row homes and a retail space and that later phases will include additional residential units, hotel rooms, retail and event spaces. Trappman said the city previously authorized up to $200,000 in infrastructure reimbursements related to phase 1 and noted milestones the developers have met to continue the project.

Council voted by voice to authorize the city manager to execute the closing documents and to adopt the budget ordinance appropriating up to $500,000 from fund balance for the purchase.","Salisbury approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute closing documents to purchase the remainder of the Empire Hotel property from Downtown Salisbury, Inc., and adopted a budget ordinance to appropriate up to $500,000 in fund balance for the purchase.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6286256,"Council annexes 115.673 acres on Reed Farm Road for industrial development; public raises tree, policing and sewer questions",811,2291000,3102000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2&start=2291&end=3102","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2/thumbnail_2291000.jpg","/articles/6286256/Salisbury-City/Rowan-County/North-Carolina/Council-annexes-115673-acres-on-Reed-Farm-Road-for-industrial-development-public-raises-tree-policing-and-sewer-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286256-b43f1d0b5019233dc7b0ff395106c1be/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195773&Signature=GX6WNLbrUTI1SHcldi-bCmpmzw9pMXphAMsZHj6h5Q68ExAshHhfNcn4z7N2vDN-lISz9e0imufmdd4diXgahYc1L7CFL9tKWdPPS3G85zMeDq1S~EYn~HgawsuJVwnJDRJgsNeu~RswIucug0ANH3T5KTANBNsUz4dG3dtDPihALI~xAmLp1dGHeE5fMCnOEzPw1RMc17u-za7VlVfUH5LjhqORW9RROLIqoFFuxcKDBXIm1UUqATLq~vaDXVa62GephGpo9a7RL3eJvDf2z2mFRP7Yue5xZI~qlfjZ2Hokn08WvnmD7sRqaUHwG6nMhYPQyyTGRtOrbBS8CPfeaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Salisbury City Council on March 4 adopted an ordinance to annex two contiguous parcels totaling 115.673 acres on Reed Farm Road into city limits effective March 4, 2025, following a public hearing.

Planning and Neighborhood Director Hannah Jacobson told the council the parcels are inside the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and already carry a city light-industrial zoning designation; the city’s future land-use map shows the area as an employment center. Jacobson said a major site plan has been submitted for the property describing a large industrial distribution/warehousing facility (presented in the staff report as approximately 137,000 square feet).

Staff circulated the annexation to city departments and reported minimal service impacts overall. Budget and finance listed current property value at about $230,000 with annual tax revenue of $1,400, and city staff said the site is served by a sewer easement; a water-line extension would be required at the developer’s expense. Fire staff indicated the site is within reasonable response time of Fire Station 6 but warned of potential cumulative impacts on firefighters and the need for more fire-inspection capacity with large industrial projects.

At the public hearing, residents questioned the zoning reported in a newspaper article and sought confirmation of property zoning; Jacobson confirmed the agenda packet and city materials listed the property as industrial and said the city would check any press inaccuracies. Others asked about tree retention and buffers; staff noted city land-development rules require a minimum tree-canopy retention (staff referenced a 30% tree-canopy requirement) and setbacks of 100 to 150 feet from property lines in the industrial district depending on conditions.

After public comment, the council moved to adopt the annexation ordinance. During the motion there was brief confusion about the acreage number on the motion text; council members corrected the record and approved annexation by voice vote.

No rezoning was requested with the annexation; Jacobson said the annexation brings the property under the city’s development-review process and city ordinance, which will govern buffers, stormwater and site configuration as the planned industrial project advances.","Council approved voluntary annexation of two parcels totaling 115.673 acres on Reed Farm Road for an industrial employment center; staff said the site is already zoned light industrial in the city's jurisdiction and a major site plan for a large distribution/warehouse building has been submitted.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6286261,"Residents press Salisbury council for traffic study and speed controls on Sales Road, Eagle Heights",1263,793000,2056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2&start=793&end=2056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2/thumbnail_793000.jpg","/articles/6286261/Salisbury-City/Rowan-County/North-Carolina/Residents-press-Salisbury-council-for-traffic-study-and-speed-controls-on-Sales-Road-Eagle-Heights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286261-37c0dcde6340c2e58e849f2f05f37834/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195773&Signature=kT-IHCdafLp3FC8-iknwxAap2-l4KgnQKOCVeYj6j5hFXxyL9mYJY2m1PrQKCdI1Xsu0qZXHwu~ERLSW-7qyHtybxhv-EFMOu-uqPdtNSKATmtU4XIGoHdUPGlQzKkM8jv5I3mSO5ziBHJDK-cvuUQK~cwN3vEm1I~sNqIACU2l6aNn05swhn8Qe7Rimh4RlS3J08dniEv4y4qLZ2jR2RkensTkMSK4unFtDOWCAsv0XBcIeHMA4sf5Sq5ncTrtALopzbUaAs~4VkvyXW-d3alnE-YxqU8UA4JzSrlGqmOhflj-OaUcJ4ZVk-9BQ7ZhUsLGf-A5WF6garjjKWUcMDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Salisbury residents told the City Council on March 4 they are worried about speeding, cut-through traffic and safety in Eagle Heights and along Sales Road as nearby housing development increases traffic volume.

Speakers at the public-comment portion described repeated speeding, pets and near-misses and urged the city to conduct a traffic study and install speed humps similar to nearby neighborhoods. Kristen Stauffer said her neighborhood has tried signs and informal speed checks without lasting results. Jane Smith Steinberg, who said she has lived at 411 Knollwood Avenue for 55 years, said growth on Hawkenstown Road and nearby subdivisions have worsened congestion and made getting out of neighborhood streets more difficult.

Other speakers asked the city to broaden a pending traffic study to include adjacent neighborhoods and roads and asked council to examine the city’s land-use map and Ford 2040 plan when reviewing future subdivisions. Tim Norris and Leanne Norris asked that the study account for traffic from adjoining developments and for the city to consider lowering the trip threshold that triggers a TIA (traffic impact analysis). Tim Norris said he missed the February 4 annexation notice for a nearby development and urged more transparent notices for adjacent-property owners.

City Manager Jim Green responded at the meeting that Police Chief Smith and city staff are aware of neighborhood concerns and are working with residents. Green said Transportation Director Wendy Bridal recently presented a traffic-calming policy to council that is out for public review; the policy would let staff work with neighborhoods and consider measures beyond speed humps, such as signage and different street patterns. Green also noted that parts of the affected roads are North Carolina Department of Transportation routes and that NCDOT would need to require a formal traffic study for state-controlled segments.

Speakers emphasized specific recommendations from the Ford 2040 plan, including evaluating cumulative development impacts on the transportation network and balancing traffic volume with pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Several said that the parcel currently proposed for annexation near Sales Road is surrounded by rural-residential zoning and argued the city should consider rezonings or site configuration that reduces cut-through traffic until infrastructure is improved.

The council did not take a vote on any ordinance or traffic measure at the meeting; staff encouraged residents to submit formal comments on the draft traffic-calming policy and said transportation staff would follow up with NCDOT about project-specific reviews.","Multiple residents urged the council to expand traffic analyses and install calming measures on Sales Road and in Eagle Heights as new housing developments increase cut-through traffic; staff said a traffic calming policy is out for public comment and NCDOT has jurisdiction over parts of the road network.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":127,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6286267,"Salisbury council approves retroactive raises and contract change after closed personnel sessions",0,1717000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2&start=1717&end=1717","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2563565-26d0fae820434f1eac39edac6b24bff2/thumbnail_1717000.jpg","/articles/6286267/Salisbury-City/Rowan-County/North-Carolina/Salisbury-council-approves-retroactive-raises-and-contract-change-after-closed-personnel-sessions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286267-8be2ccda41165f75e748674e14de57eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195773&Signature=VvyG~20ZeOYQbS8xKj53zsB1Xb35H~ZWWSMORUhgP7UKSa0pgbZk0ojcJBZjT8VyE0u4WS7~F3L3askTffLJKnibBOOAIiH899HKnK97NTJgsvMO7Af0q2aAEwjrNWCtiE-Odspca3bnhvwBJFCExL5A1Ebu50ryzDhFZxt4BHjAUuUVr4Jjz7QdXYHWKexe0NllfxJAlAx6lBmWSWQBfTxqxgunQM-764uLQ6P6Qb-oNiyYSG6cEU1jHP-xQZsHfFTHKMHZw8eMt8gUNhAR5xVAPlQUheTGFAcvhsoMyVOFlTLBbGByh4LNM0cLRHpdxKbEJQgC4MSdhVOYW13Tiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Salisbury City Council on March 4 approved retroactive pay adjustments and a contract change for two senior officials after returning from closed session.

The council voted to give City Manager Jim Green a 4.5% increase retroactive to July 2024 and to add family insurance coverage to his employment contract; the council also approved a 3% merit increase for City Attorney Graham Coyer, retroactive to July 2024. The council announced the decisions publicly after the closed session and asked for a motion to adopt the increases, which passed by voice vote.

The council said it held multiple closed sessions in the previous two months to complete annual performance reviews for Green and Coyer, which had not been finished because of “unforeseen circumstances” over the last year. The city manager’s raise was described as restoring the range adjustment that had been granted to other employees during the last budget session but that had not been applied in full to his pay.

Council members moved the motions and approved them by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting minutes. Council also voted to adjourn the closed session and recess briefly before continuing the public meeting.

The council did not provide additional details about whether other contract terms or performance benchmarks were changed beyond the family insurance addition for the city manager and the merit increase for the city attorney. The announcements were made from the dais after the council returned to open session and before the remainder of the agenda proceeded.","After returning from closed session, Salisbury City Council approved a 4.5% retroactive range adjustment and added family insurance coverage for City Manager Jim Green, and a 3% merit retroactive increase for City Attorney Graham Coyer.","actionData","errors"]

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