Salisbury, North Carolina  April 4, 2023  REGULAR 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 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 6:05 p.m. A moment of silence  was taken.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Mayor Alexander led participants in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.  ADOPTION OFT THE AGEND/CIANGISTOTIL: AGENDA Mayor Alexander noted the: following changes to the. Agenda:  Postpone Item 7f- Approve the easement documents for Project C-5603D, sidewalk on Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to adopt the Agenda as amended. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voted  Old Concord Road from Ryan Street to. Jake. Alexander Boulevard.  AYE. (5-0)  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 1    RECOGNITION: - RISK MANAGER JASON BREWER  Human Resources Director Ruth Kennerly recognized Risk Manager Jason Brewer for completion of the Public Sector - Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health Certificate Program. She noted Mr. Brewer was hired last October and has been a tremendous asset to the City. Mr. Brewer stated he enjoys working for the City and looking for ways toi increase safety.  Council congratulated Mr. Brewer and thanked him forl his work and dedication to the City.  PROCLAMATIONS  Mayor to proclaim the following observances: AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH FAIR HOUSING MONTH SAFE DIGGING MONTH  April 2023 April 2023 April 2023 April 2023 April 2023 April 2023  NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE. AWARENESS MONTH SEXUAL. ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH  CONSENT AGENDA (a) Minutes 7,2023.  Approve Minutes of the meeting of February 21, 2023 and the regular meeting of March  (b) Purchase - Portable Laptop 911 Console  Authorize the purchase of a portable laptop 911 console from Motorola in the amount of $102,598. This item is budgeted and funded through previously allocated additional sales tax revenue. The laptop can be used anywhere in the City or County to dispatch and track emergency Police and Fire Department resources for large scale events such as the Cheerwine Festival and  emergency events.  (c) Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Amendment 1  Approve Amendment 1 to the Program Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to reallocate funds that were unused due to the cancellation of projects. The  reallocated funds will be used for the Lash Drive Sidewalk Project.  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 2    (d) Revised Incentive Grant - Crow Holdings  Set a public hearing for April 18, 2023 to consider a revised incentive grant for Crow  Holdings.  (e) Voluntary Annexation = 807 Julian Road  Receive a request for the for the voluntary annexation of Tax Map 4001 Parcel 045, located at 807Julian Road, and adopt a Resolution instructing the City Clerk toi investigate the sufficiency RESOLUTIONDIRECTINGTHE CITY CLERKTOINVESTOATEAPETTOWRECEVED UNDER G.S. 160A-31, FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATIONOP TAX MAP 4001 PARCEL045, (The above Resolution is recorded in full inl Resolution Book No. 17 at Page No. 10, and isl known  of the request.  8.91 ACRES LOCATED AT 807 JULIANI ROAD.  as Resolution 2023-07)  (f) Easement Documents - Sidewalk Old Concord Road from Ryan Street to. Jake. Alexander Boulevard. (g) The Gables at] Kepley Farms Phase 6  Approve the easement documents for Project C-5603D, sidewalk on Old Concord Road  Approve the final plat for the Gables at Kepley Farm Phase 6, accept the streets for  maintenance, and establish the one year warranty period. (h) Speed Limit Old Wilkesboro Road  Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 13-336 of the City Code to lower the speed limit  for the entire length ofOld Wilkesboro Road to 35 mph.  ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13-336, ARICLEX.CHAPIER 130F THE CODEC OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA RELATING TO SPEED LIMNITS = (The above Ordinance is recorded in fulli in Ordinance Book No.31 at] Page No. 106, and is known  GENERALLY.  as Ordinance 2023-12.)  () Right-of-Way Use Permit - 133 South Main Street  Approve a right-of-way use permit for the use oft two parking spaces adjacent to 133 South Main Street and al lane closure on East Fisher Street for use ofa an aerial lift forj painting the exterior of the building located at 133 South Main Street. The sidewalk will have scaffolding set up to  provide a safe pedestrian walkway during construction.  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page3    Thereupon, Councilmember Post made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and  Smith voted AYE. (5-0) PUBLIC COMMENT  Mayor Alexander opened the floor to receive public comments.  Ms. Dee Dee Wright noted her concern regarding the proposed recycling rate increases, and she questioned how the proposed rate increase will be included in the budget. She referenced aj pothole near the intersection of McCubbins and Caldwell Streets that needs attention.  There being no one else to address Council, Mayor Alexander closed the public comment  session.  THE WILDE SUBDIVISION  Senior Planner Victoria Bailiff addressed Council regarding the voluntary annexation and rezoning request for The Wilde subdivision located along Statesville Boulevard. She added the property is contiguous to the City limits and water and sewer lines are located across Statesville  Boulevard.  City Attorney Graham Corriher noted the proposed annexation is not located in the Ms. Bailiff explained Fiorenza Properties petitioned the City to rezone two parcels located at2 2765 Statesvillel Boulevard totaling 38.64 acres. Shei indicated onej parcel is split zoned Corridor Mixed-Use (CMX), Residential Mixed-Use (RMX), and Open Space Preserve (OSP). She added the smaller parcel is currently zoned Rowan County Commercial Business Industrial. She stated the applicant is requesting to rezone the parcels to. RMX with a Conditional Distict(CD)Overlay. She displayed a map oft the area, and she pointed out the larger parcel isi in the City'sExtrateritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and the smaller parcel isi in Rowan County, jurisdiction. Shereviewed elevation  annexation moratorium area.  designs and the zoning for the surrounding area.  Ms. Bailiff stated the master plan proposes a residential subdivision comprised of 54 single-family lots and 115 town home lots. She added the developer is requesting an alternative design that the clubhouse parking lot not stub out to adjacent properties as required by Section 10.6ofthel Land Development Ordinance (LDO). She indicated staffrecommends approval ofthe  request.  Ms. Bailiff noted the Future Land Use Map has designated the larger parcel as Future Neighborhood which aligns with the rezoning request. She stated staff finds the request is consistent with the Forward 2040 Plan. She pointed out the Technical Review Committee considered the request at its October 20, 2022 meeting and recommended approval of the master  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 4    plan subject to minor revisions, which were satisfied upon resubmittal. She added the Planning Board considered the request at its March 14, 2023 meeting and found it to be consistent with the Forward 2040 Plan and recommended approval. She pointed out Parcel 330 040 does not have a place type designation in the Future Land Use Map and staff recommends Future Neighborhood  place type.  Mayor Alexander convened a public hearing after due notice regarding the proposed Mr. Adam Fiorenza noted the townhomes would be approximately 1,800 to 2,200 square feet and would be priced in the mid to high $200,000 price range. He added the single family homes would be approximately 2,200 to 3,500 square feet and would start in about the mid $300,000 price range. He commented the town homes will include a parking garage under each  annexation and rezoning of The Wilde subdivision.  unit.  There being no one else to address Council, Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing. Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to adopt an Ordinance to extend the corporate limits of the City of Salisbury, North Carolina to include 38.646 acres located on Statesville Boulevard, Tax Map 330 Parcels 021 and 040. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA TO INCLUDE 38.646 ACRES LOCATED ON STATESVILLE (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 31 at Page No. 107-108, and is  Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  BOULEVARD, TAX MAP 330 PARCELS 021 AND 040.  known as Ordinance 2023-25.)  Councilmember Smith stated the City Council hereby finds and determines that adoption ofa an Ordinance to rezone the property described herein, is reasonable and isi in the public interest. The proposal is fundamentally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Thereupon, Mr. Smith made a motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development District Map of the City of Salisbury, North Carolina to rezone 2765 Statesville Boulevard, approximately 38.646 acres, Tax Map 330 Parcels 021 and 040, from Corridor Mixed-Use, Residential Mixed-Use, Open Space Preserve, and Rowan County Commercial Business Industrial tol Residential Mixed-Use witha a Conditional District Overlay and to amend the Future Land Use Map to assign Tax Map 330 Parcel 040 the place type of Future Neighborhood. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro' Tem Shefiel,Coumelmemlers McLaughlin, Post, ORDINANCEAMENDINGTHELAND DEVELOPMIENTDSTRLCTMAPOFTHECIYOF: SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA TO REZONE 2765 STATESVILLE BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 38.646 ACRES, TAX MAP 330 PARCELS 021 AND 040, FROM CORRIDOR MIXED-USE, RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE, OPEN SPACE PRESERVE, AND ROWAN COUNTY COMMERCIAL BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL TO RESIDENTIAL MIXED-  and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 5    USE WITH A CONDITIONAL DISTRICT OVERLAY AND TO AMEND THE FUTURE LANDUSE, MAPTOASSIGNTAXI MAP3301 PARCEL 040THE PLACE TYPE OF FUTURE (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 31 at Page No. 109-110, and is  NEIGHBORHOOD.  known as Ordinance 2023-26.)  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM FUNDS  2023 ACTION PLANAND BUDGET DRAFT  Planning Director Hannah Jacobson presented the draft 2023 Action Plan and Budget for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She stated the City is eligible for $307,000i in CDBG funds which is a 6% increase from last year. She noted the Cityis an entitlement community that receives formula funds. She added the City is also eligible for $153,000 in HOME Program funds. She indicated the total budget is $481,110 and includes  $20,000 in CDBG program income.  Ms. Jacobson noted HUD requires the City to complete a Five-Year Consolidated Plan  every five years which was adopted in 2020 and includes six goals:  Goal 1 - Increase supply of decent, affordable housing Goal 2 - Improve public facilities & infrastructure Goal 3 - Provide opportunities for home ownership Goal 4 - Provide assistance toj public service agencies Goal 5 - Affirmatively further fair housing Goal 6 - Effectively plan and administer programs  Ms. Jacobson noted programs that are set up within the one-year. Action Plan have to meet  one oft the six goals and staffrecommends supporting:  Owner-occupied rehabilitation at $150,000 New single-family construction at $85,051 Down payment assistance at $60,000 Pubic infrastructure projects at $60,000 Support for public service agencies at $46,103 Fair housing at $5,000 Planning and Administration at $70,174  Ms.. Jacobson pointed out there is approximately $50,000 remaining from the CARES Act funds that will be used to support public agencies. She indicated 20% of CDBG funds and a smaller portion of HOME Program funds can be allocated to planning and administration of the  programs.  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 6    Ms. Jacobson stated citizen participation is an important aspect oft the Action Plan process. She noted a public hearing was held on March 7, 2023 and online surveys will be available in English and Spanish. She indicated the 30-day public comment period will end] May 5,2023. She pointed out copies of the draft are available online and at various locations throughout the City. She noted the goal is to bring the Action Plan back to Council on May 16, 2023 for its  consideration.  Councilmember McLaughlin asked how many homeowners are assisted with the proposed funding. Ms. Jacobson pointed out one ofthe requirements is for the homes to be brought up to code which can require a substantial investment. She added over 50 homeowners have been  helped through the program.  Mayor Alexander thanked Ms. Jacobson for her presentation.  CONTRACTIENTENSTION - REPUBLIC SERVICES  Sustainability Coordinator Allie Thies and Waste Management Operations Manager City Manager Jim Greene stated the current recycling contract will end June 30, 2023, and the contractor, Republic Services, is working well with the City. He added there is an opportunity to extend the recycling contract for two additional years. He explained the proposed contract extension includes a price increase of $.50 for each fiscal year. He commented if Council does not approve a fee increase the funds would come from somewhere else or the service would be  Teixeira addressed Council regarding an extension to the recycling services contract.  reduced or eliminated.  Ms. Teixeira noted the City began a three-year service contract with Republic Services on July 1, 2020 and the contract is set to expire on June 30, 2023. She added the contract includes a  provision for a consumer price index increase with a 4% cap.  Ms. Teixeira pointed out in FY2021-2022 1,725 tons of recycling was collected, which resulted in waste reduction. She added increased landfill fees should also be considered. She explained recycling fees are displayed on the water bill and residential and businesses fees are the same. She commented recycling service is optional for apartments with dumpsters.  Ms. Teixeira explained contamination increases recycling costs for the City. She stated the City'sr recycling contamination rate is approximately 28% and during the latest cart audit 160 out of305 bins, or approximately 52%, contained one or more contaminants. She reviewed acceptable items for recycling, and she noted thel highest contaminates are plastic bags, plastic wrapping from drink containers, styrofoam, food waste, and toys. She added staffis considering an update to the Ordinance to allow for the removal of polluted recycling bins which would decrease the  contamination rate.  Public Works Director Chris Tester noted the request before Council is for a two-year contract extension that would begin July 1, 2023 and end June 30, 2025 after which there would  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 7    be an optional contract renewal for one additional year. He stated the City's current recycling fee is $5.80, and the proposed fee for the coming fiscal year would be $6.30 and the following would be $6.80 per pickup point per month. He explained the estimated contract total is based year on collection points and the current contract is approximately $618,000. He indicated the expected cost for year one is $683,000 and the cost for year two is $747,000. He added staffis requesting Council consider approving a two-year contract extension with Republic Services for curbside recycling with ai fee increase that will bei included in the FY2023-2024 and FY2024-2025 budget. Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield stated she does not support a rate increase, and she asked staff to considera a different approach. Councilmember Smith askedi ifthe proposed amendment is based on the current population. Mr. Tester explained the contract is based on current collection points  per recycling container.  Mayor Alexander asked if the City is charging fees for those who contaminate recycling. Ms. Teixeira noted the City does not charge a contamination fee, but staffi is looking to change the Ordinance to create a: fee or pull the recycling can for customers with repeated high contamination  rates.  Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield asked about the City's 28% contamination rate. Ms. Teixeira noted the City's 28% contamination rate is around the average of cities whose recycling is picked up by Republic Services. Mayor Alexander asked how other communities address the contamination. Ms. Teixeira noted she has spoken to communities who have changed their Ordinance and after three notices the recycling bin is removed from the residence and a fee is  charged ift the bin is returned. raise taxes for reduced services.  Councilmember Post noted ift the fees are not collected from customers the options are to Mr. Tester indicted landfill fees are also increasing. Mayor Alexander asked ift there will be much difference between the increase in landfill and recycling fees. Mr. Tester stated if the amount of debris taken to the landfill can be reduced even though that cost per ton is increasing the fee can decrease. He noted customers are charged a landfill fee and an increase for customers has not been proposed. He explained reducing the waste that goes to the landfill can balance out  recycling costs.  Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield stated she understands the contract and the: need, but she cannot support a fee increase. There was discussion among Council regarding the options including  raising taxes or raising fees.  Councilmember Smith asked if the recycling rate is negotiable. Mr. Tester stated staffhas negotiated with the contractor regarding cost for the service. Councilmember McLaughlin asked ifcustomers can opt out ofthe recycling service and reduce the cost. Mr. Tester indicated the City does not have an option to opt out ofthe recycling contract, and he pointed out the proposal is an amendment to extend the existing contract. He noted 10,800 estimated collection points are required for Republic Services to realize aj profit. He added the company charges per bin whether  the can is used or not.  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 8    Mr. Greene noted reducing the pickups to once a month was discussed, but Republic Services was not interested. There was additional discussion among Council regarding the  contract and funding options.  Councimember Smith asked how other municipalities are handling fee increases withl low income families and households that have a significant cost burden. Ms. Teixeira noted staff can bring the information back to Council. Mr. Greene commented the City offers a Share-2-Care Program where individuals can help pay for the utility bills of those who are unable to pay their utility bill. Mayor Alexander asked if a decision must be made tonight or if Council can decide on the contract and determine funding options at a later date. Mr. Greene agreed, and he pointed out the fee recommendation will be included in the budget presentation to Council. He pointed out the market for recycling is volatile and putting the contract out to bid could result in higher rates. He commented staff can go back to the contactor and request additional time to make a  decision.  By consensus, Council agreed toj postpone a decision on the recycling contract.  CONTRACT-1 LABELLA ASSOCIATES  Public Works Interim Assistant Director Michael Hanna and Public Works Director Chris Tester asked. Council to considera authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with LaBella Associates, D.P.C. in an amount not to exceed $332,738.50 for engineering services associated with the Jackson Street Drainage Project Phase 1 and to adopt a budget Ordinance amendment to the FY2022-2023 budget to appropriate $53,000 in additional interest income to cover project  price increases.  Mr. Hanna provided an update on the Stormwater Capital Improvement (CIP) Master Plan. He stated the master plan includes a design for planning, constructing, and funding 15 years of capital improvement projects that address infrastructure conditions, capacity issues, flooding concerns, and water quality. He noted the CIP Master Plan was presented to Council at its 2022  Retreat and included in Council's 2022 priorities.  Mr. Hanna explained the current stormwater fee was adjusted in FY2023 to the newly adopted CIP rate of 6% to $4.41 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). He added the proposed fee for FY2024 includes a 9% increase to $4.81 per ERU. He: stated the stormwater fee is applied to single-family residential properties billed at one. ERU or $4.41 per month and multifamily and commercial properties are billed one ERU per 2,500 square feet ofi impervious surface area. He noted the impervious surface area is anywhere water will not penetrate and infiltrate the soil. Mr. Hanna presented the 15-Year CIP Stormwater fee schedule, and he explained the stormwater fees go toward various services including leaf collection, street sweeping programs, public education and involvement, and help to fund infrastructure projects. He noted two funded infrastructure projects are the Ellis Street Pipe Replacement and the Hurley Park Pipe Lining  Projects.  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 9    Mr. Hanna stated ai ranking system that factored in sustainable practice, a consequence of failure score, watershed score, total parcels impacted, commercial parcels impacted, critical parcels present, public concern, and positive economic impact was implemented to highlight top CIP Projects. He stated the first CIP project identified is the Jackson Street Drainage Study due toa aging infrastructure and al high level ofmaintenance: needs. Hei noted thereisaproposed. contract  with Labella Associates totaling $332,738.50.  Public Works Director Chris Tester commented staff negotiated a scope and fee for the project design with LaBella Associates. He stated the design costs were: more than anticipated and will require an interest income budget appropriation of $53,000 to cover the increase Councilmember Post asked where the $53,000 interest income comes from in thel FY2023 budget. Mr. Tester stated that the funds are from an additional interest in the Fund. Balance. Thereupon, Councilmember Post made ai motion to authorize the City Manager to execute acontract with. LaBella Associates, D.P.C.i in an amount not to exceed $332,738.501 for engineering services associated with the Jackson Street Drainage Project Phase 1. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  Thereupon, Councilmember Post made a motion to adopt a budget Ordinance amendment to the FY2022-2023 budget to appropriate $53,000 in additional interest income to cover project price increases. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY,NORTHCAROLINATOATOAPPROPRIATE ADDIIONALINTEREST INCOME. (The above Ordinance isi recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 31 at] Page No. 111, and is known  Post, and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  as Ordinance 2023-27.)  CONTRACT- WITHERSRAVENEL  Public Works Interim Assistant Director Michael Hanna asked Council to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with WithersRavenel in an amount not to exceed $659,000 for engineering services associated with the Long Street Drainage Improvement Study. Mr. Hanna stated the Long Street Drainage Improvement Study will address aging infrastructure, a high maintenance burden, and flooding concerns due to capacity issues.  Mayor Alexander asked if staff is working with engineers to evaluate the future environmental impact of projects and studies. Mr. Tester confirmed the engineering firms also assess environmental impacts and water quality. Mayor. Alexander asked ifthe City qualifies for grants, and she noted money is available in the Department of] Energy and Natural Resources and Federal grant funds. Mr. Tester confirmed staffi is working with engineering firms to consider  ways to apply for grant funding fori infrastructure projects.  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 10    Thereupon, Councilmember McLaughlin made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with WithersRavenel in an amount not to exceed $659,000 for engineering, services associated with the Long Street Drainage Improvement Study. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voted. AYE. (5-0)  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS There were no appointments.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  City Manager Jim Greene noted the recruitment brochure for the search for ai new Police Chiefwill be available to the public on April 5, 2023, and the application will be open until May  10,2023.  Mr. Greene added at the April 18, 2023, Council meeting a Special Events Report and study would be brought before Council to provide an update on the special event permit process,  staffing, fees, and permitting timing. COUNCIL COMMENTS  Councimember McLaughlin thanked Rowan County Public Health for conducting a study to unite citizens and brainstorm ways for people ofa all ages to walk safely around their community.  Councilmember Post thanked staff for all they do for the City.  MAYOR PROTEM'S COMMENTS  Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield thanked Council and staff for reviewing the proposal toi increase recycling fees. She added with: food and costoflvingincreases, she would like Council to consider  alternatives instead of raising prices.  Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield asked Mr. Greene when Council will receive the preliminary budget packet. Mr. Greene noted that finahce and staff are still reviewing departmental budgets  and budget requests.  Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield recognized the loss of local singer Chelsea Rae Childers. She added Ms. Childers participated ini numerous downtown City events and worked at the library. She stated Ms. Childers was a light in the community. Mayor Alexander added Ms. Childers was instrumental in starting the Salisbury Chickweed event that took place for over a decade.  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 11    MAYORSANNOUNCEMENTSAND COMMENTS  (a) BlockWork Applications  Mayor Alexander announced applications are being accepted for neighborhood participation in the 2023 BlockWork event scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023. Applications and guidelines are available online at wwwsalisburyne.goVBlockWork, The deadline to submit an application is May 1,2 2023. Fori more information contact Alyssa Nelson at  704-638-5235 or email ichwigalabupmego,  (b) Town Hall Forums  Mayor Alexander announced Salisbury City Council will hold two Town Hall forums to receive input on the Council Election Process. The Town Halls will be held Monday, April 17; 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Recreation Center, 1402 West Bank Street, and Thursday, April  20, 2023 at Park. Avenue Community Center, 632 Park. Avenue. (c) Salisbury Neighborhood Action Group Meeting  Mayor Alexander announced a Salisbury Neighborhood Action Group (SNAG) meeting will take place Wednesday, April 5, 2023: from 10:00a.m. until to 11 a.m. ati thel Police. Department located at 130 East Liberty Street. SNAG meetings are open to community members who want to engage with the Police Department regarding community needs. For more information contact Lieutenant Black at 704-638-5272 or Kolalhaidslsuipneses or  visit salisburymegov/poice (d) Spring Spruce Up Week  Mayor Alexander announced Spring Spruce Up Week will be held April 10-14, 2023. Items must be placed att the curbi no later than 7:00a.m. on the resident's regular garbage collection day. For additional information or for a list ofitems Public Works can and cannot collect please  visit wslahpnsgusmetr or call 704- 638-5256.  ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn the meeting was: made by Councimember Post. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted. AYE. (5-0)  The meeting was adjourned at 8:16] p.m.  Karen Alexander, Mayor  MIXD  Coule B5auck Connie B. Snyder, City Clèrk  Salisbury City Council  April4,2023  Page 12