South Central Reporter

City of Salem City Council met Sept. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. Call to Order

A Special Meeting of the Salem City Council was held in the Council Chambers of Salem City Hall on Monday, September 23, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Koehler at 12:00 Noon.

Council members present:

Councilman Royce Bringwald

Councilman Craig Morton

Mayor Pro Tem Jim Koehler

Council members absent:

Councilwoman Tracy Crouch

Mayor Nicolas Farley

Others present:

Interim City Manager Annette Sola

City Clerk Tabitha Meador

Dennis Rosenberger, Salem Times Commoner

II. City Council Action

1. Approval of lease agreement with the Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center

City Manager Sola indicated this is the renewal of the lease of the theatre building by the Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center. This will be a fifteen (15) year lease, expiring December 31, 2039. The current lease expires January 1, 2025, but the Theatre Board is in the process of applying for a grant, and the 15-year lease is a requirement of the grant application. Motion made by Councilman Bringwald and seconded by Councilman

Morton to approve the fifteen (15) year lease agreement of the theatre building by the Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center, with an expiration date of December 31, 2039. Roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Bringwald, Councilman Morton, Mayor Pro Tem Koehler. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

III. Motion to Adjourn

Motion was made by Councilman Morton and seconded by Councilman Bringwald to adjourn the meeting at 12:03 PM. Roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Morton, Councilman Bringwald, Mayor Pro Tem Koehler. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

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