City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Salisbury, NC
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

26 items on the agenda.

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Call to order.•Item 1

Call to order.

Moment of Silence.•Item 2

Moment of Silence.

Pledge of Allegiance.•Item 3

Pledge of Allegiance.

Adoption of Agenda.•Item 4

Adoption of Agenda.

Council to receive a recap of the Poetry Unbound event. (Presenters - Urban Design Planner Alyssa Nelson and Rowan Cabarrus Community College Chair of Art and Design Bailey Wingler)•Item 5

Council to receive a recap of the Poetry Unbound event. (Presenters - Urban Design Planner Alyssa Nelson and Rowan Cabarrus Community College Chair of Art and Design Bailey Wingler)

May 7, 2026

Mayor to proclaim the following observances:•Item 6

Mayor to proclaim the following observances:

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER May 7, 2026 PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL DAY May 15, 2026 DRINKING WATER WEEK May 3-9, 2026 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK May 10-16, 2026 NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK May 10-16, 2026 NATIONAL SKILLED NURSING CARE WEEK May 10-16, 2026 JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH May 2026 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH May 2026

Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:•Item (a)

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 2026.

Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:•Item (b)

Approve a right-of-way encroachment by SEGRA for the installation of underground fiber-optic cable within the rights-of-way of 100 North Main Street and Hogan’s Alley in accordance with Section 11-24(7) of the City Code.

Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:•Item (c)

Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard service contract with Surefire Construction Group in the amount of $108,297.30 for siding repairs and window replacement at 634 Park Avenue. This item is included in the FY2025-2026 budget.

Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:•Item (d)

Receive a request for the voluntary annexation of 362.389 acres located at 611 Peeler Road, Tax Map 408 Parcels 019 and 048, and adopt a Resolution instructing the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the request.

Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:•Item (e)

Approve the holiday schedule for FY2026-2027.

Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:•Item (f)

Approve an extension until June 30, 2026 to defer consideration of the voluntary annexation and rezoning of 3.47 acres located at 3120 Statesville Boulevard and identified on Tax Map 329 Parcels 021 and 022.

Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:•Item (g)

Approve the addition of Fire Marshall in the Classification and Compensation listing at Pay Grade 17.

Council to receive public comment.•Item 8

Council to receive public comment.

Council to receive an update on the Microtransit Pilot Project. (Presenters – Transit Director Rodney Harrison and Downtowner Representatives James Lewis, Julian Lena and James Hackett)•Item 9

Council to receive an update on the Microtransit Pilot Project. (Presenters – Transit Director Rodney Harrison and Downtowner Representatives James Lewis, Julian Lena and James Hackett)

Council to receive an update on the upcoming Cheerwine Festival. (Presenter – Battalion Chief of Emergency Management Adrian Gantt)•Item 10

Council to receive an update on the upcoming Cheerwine Festival. (Presenter – Battalion Chief of Emergency Management Adrian Gantt)

Council to receive an update on the City’s website. (Presenters – Community Engagement Director Anne Little and Web and Marketing Coordinator Becky Lane)•Item 11

Council to receive an update on the City’s website. (Presenters – Community Engagement Director Anne Little and Web and Marketing Coordinator Becky Lane)

Council to consider adopting the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program Fund action plan and budget. (Presenter – Planner Graycen Murray)•Item 12

Council to consider adopting the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program Fund action plan and budget. (Presenter – Planner Graycen Murray)

Council to consider adopting an Ordinance to authorize the demolition of the residential structure located at 1035 Old Plank Road per Chapter 10 of the City Code. (Presenter – Code Services Manager Michael Cotilla)•Item 13

Council to consider adopting an Ordinance to authorize the demolition of the residential structure located at 1035 Old Plank Road per Chapter 10 of the City Code. (Presenter – Code Services Manager Michael Cotilla)

Council to consider appointments to various boards and commissions.•Item 14

Council to consider appointments to various boards and commissions.

City Attorney’s Report.•Item 15

City Attorney’s Report.

City Manager’s Report.•Item 16

City Manager’s Report.

Council Comments.•Item 17

Council Comments.

Mayor Pro Tem’s Comments.•Item 18

Mayor Pro Tem’s Comments.

Mayor’s Announcements and Comments.•Item (a)

The 2026 Cheerwine Festival will take place Saturday May 16, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in downtown Salisbury. The event will feature live entertainment, Cheerwine-inspired food and drinks, arts and crafts, and kids activities. Free shuttle parking will be provided from Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Catawba College and Livingstone College School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts from 9:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. For more information visit www.cheerwinefest.com.

Adjourn.•Item 20