DATE: May 6, 2026 (City Council Chamber 30 West 100 South)
5:00 p.m. MEETING WITH UTAH STATE LEGISLATORS
6:00 p.m. WORK SESSION
1. Rowan Meagher, Miss Salem's Teen - report on community service initiatives
2. FY 2027 Budget Discussion
3. Jessica Miller, Chief Impact Officer with Community Action Services and Food Bank (CASFB)
4. Agenda Item Discussion
7:00 p.m. AGENDA - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
1. Volunteer Motivational/Inspirational Message
2. Invitation to Say Pledge of Allegiance
3. Youth Council Report
4. SF / Salem Chamber Report
5. Appointment and Swearing in of new Police Officers
a. Officer Andy Hartman
b. Officer Ryan Bird
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. An Ordinance Amending Salem City Code Chapters Regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units and Land Use Administrative Procedures to Comply with Utah Senate Bill 284
b. An Ordinance Amending the Salem City Code Requirements for Final Plats and Water Transfers
7. Decision: An Ordinance Amending Salem City Code Chapters Regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units and Land Use Administrative Procedures to Comply with Utah Senate Bill 284
8. Decision: An Ordinance Amending Salem City Code Chapters Regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units and Land Use Administrative Procedures to Comply with Utah Senate Bill 284
9. Decision: Award of Arrowhead Park -Build Phase 2
10. Decision: Purchase of 1 acre of Carl James Property
11. Decision: Meeting Minutes - April 15, 2026
12. Decision: Bills for Payment
DIRECTORS REPORTS
13. Matt Marziale, Manager
14. Chief Greg Gurney, Public Safety Dept.
15. Steve Cox, Building Director
16. Walter Bird, Attorney
17. Lisa Webster, City Planner
18. Jeffrey Nielson, Finance/Recorder
19. Adam Clements, Electrical Director
20. Bradey Wilde, Engineering Director
21. John Bowcut, Fiber Director
22. Jen Wright, Recreation Director
23. James Thomas, Public Works Director
COUNCIL REPORTS
24. Mayor Cristy Simons
Finances/Budget, City Employees, Miss Salem, UMPA Report, Public Safety, Economic Development, UCCG, MAG, MPO
25. Councilperson Tim De Graw
ULCT, Fiber, Utah Lake Committee, Sewer Treatment Plant/Collections, Community Development, MAG Alt
26. Councilperson Cynthia Deveraux Rees
Library, Solid Waste/Recycling, Memorial Day, Pond Town Christmas, Kindness Creates Peace (Mt Loafer Elem)
27. Councilperson Paul Taylor
Public Works, Mt Nebo & SUVMWA , Kindness Creates Peace (Foothills Elementary),
SUVSWD Alt, DRC Alternate, Emergency Preparedness, SUVPS Board Member
28. Councilperson Craig Sacco
Parks & Recreation, Youth Council, Emergency Preparedness, Kindness Creates Peace (Salem Elementary), SUVMWA Alt/Mt Nebo Water Alt
29. Councilperson Delys Snyder
SF/Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Business Network, DRC, UMPA Alt, Citizen Education
30. CLOSED SESSION -The Salem City Council may temporarily recess the regular meeting and convene in a closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property or water; or to discuss the character, professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual as provided by Utah Code Annotated ยง52-4-205.
Please Note: If you have an item that you would like to have discussed before the City Council, please fill out a request form,
which is available online at salemcity.org or at the City Office, and return it to the City Office by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the meeting you would like to attend.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the A.D.A., individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Salem City Office at 30 W. 100 S. or call (801) 423-2770 at least three working days prior to meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Salem City Council Meeting will also be held electronically, using the Zoom program.
If you would like to participate, please call the city offices (801-423-2770) or email (salemcity@salemcity.org) before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th to request the link.