SALISBURY — At their upcoming meeting, the Salisbury City Council will consider adopting an ordinance approving an annexation agreement with the town of Spencer. Salisbury previously reached an annexation agreement with Granite Quarry last year. There will be a public hearing regarding this matter.

The meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the city hall building at 6 p.m. Here are the other agenda items that will be discussed:

● Council will recognize Salisbury-Rowan Utilities Water Treatment Plant employees for receiving the Area Wide Optimization Award for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2022.

● Mayor Karen Alexander will make the following observances: National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 16, 2024; Schools Choice Week for Jan. 21-27, 2024; and Catholic School Week for Jan. 28- Feb. 3, 2024.

● Council to receive public comment. Anyone who wishes to speak by Zoom must sign up before 5 p.m the day of the meeting by contacting Connie Snyder at csnyd@salisburync.gov. Residents who wish to speak in person can sign up in council chambers. Anyone who is unable to speak during the meeting may submit written comments to the email above and they will be shared with council.

● Fire Chief Bob Parnell, Human Resources Business Partner Jennifer Silva, and City Manager Jim Greene will present to council the fire department year in review for 2023.

● Division Chief Nicholas Martin will ask council to consider approving the purchase of a 2025 Pierce fire engine from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $842,057.

● Code Services Manager Michael Cotilla will lead a presentation to council to update them on the enforcement and notification process for noise related ordinances.

● Administrative Services Director Kelly Baker will lead a presentation to council to update them on the travel policy for elected officials.