Work Session

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 16, 2025 PUBLIC OFFICIALS Present: Council President D'Shawn M. Doughty, Council Vice President Angela M. Blake, Councilwoman April R. Jackson, Councilwoman Michele R. Gregory and Councilwoman Sharon C. Dashiell IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Randy Taylor, City Administrator Andy Kitzrow, Department of Infrastructure and Development Nick Voitiuc, Associate Planner Zachary White, City Clerk Julie English, City Solicitor Ashley Bosche CALL TO ORDER The City Council convened in Work Session on June 16, 2025 at 7:13 p.m. in the Government Office Building Council Chambers, Room 301, located at 125 N. Division Street. RESOLUTION • Annexation Introduction for N. Schumaker Dr. Mr. Voitiuc and Mr. White presented the annexation introduction. Mr. White explained that in May 2025, the city received a proposal to annex a 124.65 -acre parcel on North Schumaker Drive, currently zoned R20 in Wicomico County. He added that the request was to rezone to R8A to match nearby properties and build 60 townhomes. The annexation would extend city water and sewer, supporting planned residential growth and housing needs. COUNCIL DISCUSSION • Salisbury Planning Commission Council and Administration discussed the creation of a new Salisbury Planning Commission after separating from the joint city-county commission. Mr. Kitzrow added that the county was finalizing its own commission and that the city would need to act quickly to avoid a gap by September. Topics included aligning with state code, clearer rules for member removal, prioritizing experienced members, setting membership at seven, and emphasizing affordable housing requirements in future development. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items Only) The following public comments were heard: • Speaker #1 encouraged the council to include strict conflict-of-interest rules in the new planning commission. • Speaker #2 recommended forming a five -member, independent planning commission aligned with state law and emphasized including affordable housing requirements in future development projects. • Speaker #3 argued that only city residents with a stake in Salisbury should serve on the planning commission. • Speaker #4 agreed that members of the planning commission members should live not within the city limits. She also commended Andy for his dedication and contributions to Salisbury. ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS Mr. Kitzrow shared that it had been an honor serving the past eight years alongside the current and previous councils. He expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and said he hoped he had served responsibly, professionally, and with care. He thanked Ms. English and Ms. Bosche for their patience and support in keeping things moving, even with last-minute submittals and late agendas. He offered words of wisdom to the council and thanked the Mayor for his leadership. The Mayor thanked Andy for his service, noting they started with many challenges but worked well together without conflict. He appreciated Andy’s contributions and wished him success in his new role. COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. Gregory commended Mr. Kitzrow as a reliable anchor through challenges like the pandemic, said he would be deeply missed, and wished him success in his new role. Ms. Jackson shared that she had known Mr. Kitzrow for 17 years through Wicomico County Parks and Recreation. She said he would be greatly missed, wished him well in Easton, and offered blessings for his continued journey. Ms. Dashiell thanked Andy for keeping her informed and wished him well while encouraging him to keep in touch. Ms. Blake acknowledged Mr. Kitzrow for his intelligence and exceptional talent, saying his departure was a great loss for the council. She thanked him for his guidance and wished him success in Talbot County. Ms. Jackson raised concern about frequent accidents on Fitzwater Street. The Mayor noted a recent crash involved a stolen vehicle but acknowledged multiple accidents had occurred and suggested the issue be addressed further. President Doughty thanked Mr. Kitzrow for his leadership, dedication, and knowledge, recalling personal memories and praising his ability to guide the city through challenges with strength and humility. He expressed admiration for his service, wished him success in his new role, and noted the city’s loss would be Talbot County’s gain. ADJOURNMENT The Work Session was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. _________________________________ City Clerk _________________________________ Council Preident