DATE: May 20, 2026 (City Council Chamber 30 West 100 South)
6:00 p.m. WORK SESSION
1. Tentative Budget Review FY27
2. 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. Term 4 Kindness Awards
a. Julian Perez 12th
b. Peyton Anderson 11th
c. Arabella Pena 10th
d. Griffin Marks Jr High
e. Olivia Pugmire Jr High
f. Emi Huntsman VVMS 7th Grade
g. Brynlee Blanchard VVMS 6th Grade
6. Appointment and Swearing in of Officer Scott Southwick
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Issuance of Sewer Bonds for sewer plant addition
a. The issuance of not to exceed $45,000,000 of Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds
b. Any potential economic impact that the project financed with proceeds of said bonds may have on the private sector.
b. Ordinance Salem City Annexation Policy and Expanding Annexation Area
c. Salem Central Garner Annexation at approximately 861 UT-198
8. Decision: Ordinance Salem City Annexation Policy and Expanding Annexation Area
9. Decision: Salem Central Garner Annexation at approximately 861 UT-198
10. Decision Ordinance Establishing PI Water Policy/Fines
11. Decision: A Resolution Amending Electric Utility Rates
12. Decision: Purchase of Fire Truck
13. Decision: Tentative Budget FY2027
14. Decision: Vermeer Chipper Rental - Green Waste Yard
15. Decision: Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement 2022-444 between Utah County, Utah and Salem City for the Salem Canal Trail Project
16. Decision: Purchase of Parry Property - Salem Canal Trail Project
17. Decision: American Tower Alliance First Amendment to Land Use Agreement
18. Decision: Proposal for Salem City's Drinking Water Wells 2026 Source Protection Plan Update
19. Decision: Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2026
20. Decision: Bills for Payment
DIRECTORS REPORTS
20. Matt Marziale, Manager
21. Chief Greg Gurney, Public Safety Dept.
22. Steve Cox, Building Director
23. Walter Bird, Attorney
24. Lisa Webster, City Planner
25. Jeffrey Nielson, Finance/Recorder
26. Adam Clements, Electrical Director
27. Bradey Wilde, Engineering Director
28. John Bowcut, Fiber Director
29. Jen Wright, Recreation Director
30. James Thomas, Public Works Director
COUNCIL REPORTS
31. Mayor Cristy Simons
Finances/Budget, City Employees, Miss Salem, UMPA Report, Public Safety, Economic Development, UCCG, MAG, MPO
32. Councilperson Tim De Graw
ULCT, Fiber, Utah Lake Committee, Sewer Treatment Plant/Collections, Community Development, MAG Alt
33. Councilperson Cynthia Deveraux Rees
Library, Solid Waste/Recycling, Memorial Day, Pond Town Christmas, Kindness Creates Peace (Mt Loafer Elem)
34. Councilperson Paul Taylor
Public Works, Mt Nebo & SUVMWA , Kindness Creates Peace (Foothills Elementary),
SUVSWD Alt, DRC Alternate, Emergency Preparedness, SUVPS Board Member
35. Councilperson Craig Sacco
Parks & Recreation, Youth Council, Emergency Preparedness, Kindness Creates Peace (Salem Elementary), SUVMWA Alt/Mt Nebo Water Alt
36. Councilperson Delys Snyder
SF/Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Business Network, DRC, UMPA Alt, Citizen Education
37. 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.
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 20th to request the link.