Work Session — Salisbury, MD
Date: 2025-12-15

WORK SESSION
 MEETING MINUTES
 DECEMBER 15, 2025



 PUBLIC OFFICIALS

Present: Council President Angela M. Blake, Council Vice President April R. Jackson,
Councilwoman Michele R. Gregory, Councilwoman Sharon C. Dashiell and Councilwoman Mellissa
D. Holland
 IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor Randy Taylor, City Administrator Nick Rice, Finance Director Sandy Green, Housing and
Community Development Director Muir Boda, Fire Chief Rob Frampton, Department of Infrastructure
and Development Director Nick Voitiuc, Deputy Director Judy Kuntz, City Planner Betsy Jackson,
City Clerk Julie English and City Solicitor Ashley Bosche
CALL TO ORDER

The City Council convened in Work Session on December 15, 2025 at 6:29 p.m. in the
Government Office Building Council Chambers, Room 301, located at 125 N. Division Street.
PRESENTATION

President Blake called forward Ms. Green and SB & Company, LLC for the presentation of the
financial audit.

 • Presentation of FY 2025 Financial Statement Audit – SB & Company, LLC

 The City’s independent auditors presented the results of the fiscal year 2025 audit and reported
 that they planned to issue an unmodified (clean) opinion. The auditor reported no instances of
 fraud, no audit adjustments, and no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal
 controls. Total assets increased by approximately $2 million, total liabilities decreased by
 approximately $7 million, and the City’s net position increased by approximately $9 million.
 Revenues increased by approximately 11 percent, or $9 million, while expenses increased from
 $76.5 million to $82.4 million. The net cost of services was fully funded by property and income
 tax revenues. Ms. Green noted that the General Fund surplus of approximately $4 million was
 primarily attributable to one-time revenues, including increased interest earnings, county EMS
 funding, and a transfer from the Water and Sewer Fund, and that further discussion of these items
 would occur during the budget process.

ORDINANCE

 • Budget Amendment Bless Our Children Donation for Santa's Winter Wonderland

 Mr. Boda reported on the annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland drive-through event held on the
 plaza. Remaining gifts were donated to Glen Avenue Elementary School through a partnership
 supported by a $1,500 contribution from Bless Our Children. Mr. Boda acknowledged support
 from Toys for Tots, Cloverland Dairy, the Arts, Business and Culture Department, Field
 Operations, the Salisbury Police Department, and volunteers. In response to Council questions,
 Mr. Boda stated that Glen Avenue was the only school partnered with this year due to limited
 resources, with plans to rotate schools in future years. Council gave consensus to move
 forward with the budget amendment.
 • Grant Acceptance

 Chief Frampton reported that the Fire Department applied for and was awarded a $2,000 mini-
 grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to support the SWIFT Team’s
 transportation voucher program for residents needing access to medical appointments, social
 services, and essential resources. Council gave consensus to move the ordinance forward.

 • Tidal Health Road Closures

 Mr. Voitiuc and Ms. Jackson presented a proposed road closure requested by Tidal Health for
 several nonfunctioning streets within its campus area. The request included the closure of
 Royal Street, a portion of West Vine Street between West Vine and Newton Street, and a
 portion of Center Street between Mitchell and Newton Street, as shown on the re-subdivision
 plat. Ms. Jackson noted that the streets had not functioned as roadways for an extended period
 and that an ordinance was required to proceed. Council reached consensus to move the item
 forward.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION

 • City Council Meetings

 Council held a discussion regarding the City Council meeting schedule, including a proposal to
 return to weekly meetings with separate Work Sessions and Legislative Sessions. Mr. Rice and
 the Mayor noted that the current format resulted in lengthy meetings and increased staff overtime.
 He noted that separating meetings could improve efficiency and reduce staffing impacts. Council
 discussed meeting start times and the potential reinstatement of Zoom participation to expand
 public access. Consensus was reached to further explore these changes and to consider
 amendments to the Council Rules at a future work session.

PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items Only)

The following public comments were heard:

 • Speaker #1 spoke in support of weekly Council meetings, citing increased opportunities
 for public engagement and the benefit of consistent meeting times.
 • Speaker #2 supported weekly Monday meetings at 6:00 p.m. and thanked Council for
 ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities.
 • Speaker #3 supported weekly meetings and recommended reinstating secure Zoom access
 to improve public participation.

ADJOURNMENT

The Work Session adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

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City Clerk



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Council President