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The motion cited state government articles section 3-305, subsections (b)(7) and (b)(8), and identified two items for discussion: a lawsuit filed against the city regarding Marina Landing, and possible litigation related to Lot 10. The council chair called for the vote, members signified approval by saying “aye,” and the chair recorded that the motion passed with the chair voting aye.

The transcript records the procedural motion, a second and a unanimous voice vote; the record does not identify the mover or seconder by name in the transcript. The council then recessed into closed session per the motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Salisbury City Council Open Work Session, 6/16/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the end of the July 16 work session the council moved, seconded and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to obtain legal advice on pending and threatened litigation, citing state government articles section 3-305(b)(7) and (8); topics listed were a lawsuit regarding Marina Landing and possible litigation regarding Lot 10.","taxTitle","Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland","taxId",4259,"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},6509923,"Salisbury council discusses creating city planning commission as county moves to separate body",1401,333210,1734500,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418766-9c344aa3c136dc8ff25274f3724edbb2&start=333&end=1734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418766-9c344aa3c136dc8ff25274f3724edbb2/thumbnail_333210.jpg","/articles/6509923/Salisbury/Wicomico-County/Maryland/Salisbury-council-discusses-creating-city-planning-commission-as-county-moves-to-separate-body","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509923-20c8c51e3b4f7f6e22664ead3170a312/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162823&Signature=CAyWHsOJMuAIl133uBBCrbawMCpM~~45k4tyA-t4AR8L8Ncf4UEl3KyYWWPth1sc7N30CzEldUDLQ4P-dBNHUpmUe7y73CozZT9m~c0cjXpsp0iUGiH8PchGcLVyJKZE~1ITqhNsLZbQA~MA0fedwnHGYqbqzWobewn~HScjazYcoXAxGGZcYvAwBF7Xlhp2Mx2O4ugooxnPVTK3~G49igpqLudNNcKCMKxehTfYFCi3QbN-05lT7waMATVNDcWWRPgx1iN3ejnvCwgACu5lzNBzG302eJatIFZWLP6WFtpITUCQWMONtlehmKgkcoizbfg8-EFxwSQthetuT8q4aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Salisbury council members and staff spent substantial time at the July 16 work session discussing the city’s plan to form its own planning commission after a joint Salisbury–Wicomico commission is dissolved.

City attorney/administrator (presenting) said the county is scheduled to hold a public hearing and second reading on its separate commission and that, if the county proceeds, full separation would be expected about 60 days later. The presenter said the city needs to finalize a planning commission membership and ordinance “over the next couple of months” so it does not fall into a gap in September.

Council discussion centered on membership size and composition, removal provisions and conflict-of-interest safeguards. The draft in the packet used seven members; several council members and public commenters urged prioritizing existing local commissioners and increasing the portion of members who reside within Salisbury city limits. The draft text included a minimum of three members who “shall reside in the municipal boundaries of the city of Salisbury” and language allowing remaining members to “reside or be employed in the Greater Salisbury area,” defined in the draft by zip codes 21801 and 21804.

Public commenters and a local zoning attorney urged stricter conflict-of-interest and recusal rules. Joe Venosis told the council to “please do is to have some stipulation in there regarding conflicts of interests,” citing past instances where members with financial interests did not recuse. Robert Taylor, a Salisbury resident who provided a draft ordinance, argued for an independent commission and suggested prioritizing appointment of members who are not investors or otherwise involved in active or potential real-estate development. Taylor also proposed a five-member commission as an alternative to seven.

Council members directed legal staff to continue drafting and to prepare recommended rules and a code of conduct the new commission should adopt; staff noted the prepared draft already requires adoption of rules (section 2.2803). The council discussed scheduling the next review for an upcoming work session and then a first reading of an ordinance, with dates discussed during the meeting (work session on July 14 and a first reading at the July 28 legislative meeting were mentioned as the likely path, subject to staff revisions and council input).

Ending: Council asked the public and current commission members to send comments to staff; legal and planning staff will revise the draft ordinance, prioritize rules of conduct and report back to the council for a decision before the separation becomes effective.","Council members and staff began framing an ordinance to create a Salisbury-only planning commission after the county signaled it will adopt a separate commission; discussion focused on membership, conflict-of-interest rules, removal standards and a near-term timeline for drafting rules and a code of conduct.",{"_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},6509928,"Salisbury staff introduce annexation plan for 12.465-acre North Shoemaker Drive parcel",226,57470,283860,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418766-9c344aa3c136dc8ff25274f3724edbb2&start=57&end=283","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418766-9c344aa3c136dc8ff25274f3724edbb2/thumbnail_57470.jpg","/articles/6509928/Salisbury/Wicomico-County/Maryland/Salisbury-staff-introduce-annexation-plan-for-12465-acre-North-Shoemaker-Drive-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509928-31c9c3bac850798c6568e51c69c3484c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162823&Signature=YG~bct-j6JEZOArja25X~y63iUgePHbEvvGWa8962HNtCgzs3tCjBIrvyYZCDgosY8L5lehwZrkNjhj3t0~b3IJvsQRdLhurxlEcbPFiLlTrUgsYkv-SY1oRHN3jikWvCi1QbvLQItrorkCm0QQVzWisYbwyk0Gy9BGO6DShIdLNmQ-3grMek9nS4OwKzsos43WuY2HCAZp7fJDitXFXd0lE2MNr99SO7INDVmdfxiUAHNSR2GspP4xDGsxAprHFyoc43Ejr5F10ZOx2~0i1uCQJhS93In~NJX9FO3qbUu0dWFZQMbwWfw9YknnFDA0n9tU4wt1V1-6YRA3Zi5XhZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff introduced a proposal at the July 16 Salisbury City Council work session to annex a 12.465-acre parcel on North Shoemaker Drive and rezone it from Wicomico County R-20 to Salisbury R-8A.

Zach White, associate planner, told the council the applicant proposes roughly 60 townhome units and that the requested R-8A zoning would be “consistent with the nearby properties.” He said the annexation “will require extension of municipal water and sewer infrastructure to the edge of the property” and that packet materials included a narrative, concept development plan, boundary survey, annexation plat and petition for annexation.

The proposal area abuts the eastern end of the Shoemaker Woods neighborhood. White described the nearby city zoning pattern and said the R-8A request would be a continuation of existing residential development in the corridor.

Council members asked mainly for design details and confirmation of utilities. White said detailed unit designs were not yet submitted and that staff had only the concept plan showing unit counts, internal streets and a utility easement. No formal vote was taken at the work session; the council chair asked, “Do we have consensus to move forward?” and council members responded in the affirmative.

Next steps discussed by staff and council included further review of the concept plan, preparation of materials required for formal annexation proceedings and coordination on extending water and sewer mains to serve the site. Staff indicated they will return with additional design information and the formal ordinance path as the applicant provides more details.

The council did not adopt an ordinance or take a final vote on annexation at the July 16 work session. Any formal annexation and rezoning would follow the city's ordinance and public-notice requirements and include additional staff reports and public hearings as required by city procedures.

Ending: Staff asked council members to send any questions to planning staff before the next meeting so that detailed design information can be provided when the annexation and rezoning move forward.","City planners presented a proposal to annex 12.465 acres on North Shoemaker Drive, rezone it from Wicomico County R-20 to the city's requested R-8A, and allow about 60 townhome units; council members gave consensus to move the proposal forward for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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