Salisbury, North Carolina October 3, 2023  SPECIAL MEETING  PRESENT: Mayor Karen K. Alexander, Presiding; Mayor Pro Tem Tamara Sheffield, Council  Members Harry McLaughlin, David Post, and Anthony Smith; City Manager Jim Greene, Jr., City Clerk Connie B. Snyder; and City Attorney J. Graham Corriher.  ABSENT: None.  Salisbury City Council met in Council Chambers in City Hall located at 217 South Main Street. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alexander at 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Post  attended the meeting via Zoom. ADOPTION OFTHE AGENDA  Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin and Smith voted  AYE. (4-0)  CLOSED SESSION  Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffieldmade: a motion to goi into Closed Session concerning the acquisition of property as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) an economic development matter as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11@)4)and to consult with an attorney as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)0). Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin  and Smith voted. AYE. (4-0)  Salisbury City Council  October 3, 2023  Page 1    RETURNTOOPEN: SESSION  Council returned to open session. Mayor Alexander noted no action was taken in closed  session.  ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin and Smith voted AYE. (4-0)  The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.  Karen Alexander,  KIXPL  Mayor  Cotus bbaupl Connie B. Snyder, City Clerk  Salisbury City Council  October 3,2023  Page 2