South Central Reporter

City of Salem City Council met May 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. Call to Order

II. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Swearing-in of newly elected City Council officials

Administration of the Oath of Office

Councilman Frank Addison and Councilman Gerald Molenhour

IV. Presentation of Petitions/Public Comments

V. Mayor’s Report and Presentations

VI. City Council Action

1. Consent Agenda

(a) Approval of Minutes from April 21, 2025 regular Council Meeting

2. Swearing-in Ceremony for Patrolman Eli Cox

3. Request approval of Professional Service Agreement with Milano & Grunloh

4. Request approval of LexisNexis Agreement

5. Request approval of change to Mission Salem Lease Agreement

6. Request for approval of Ordinance 2025-13 TIF 3 Redevelopment Agreement

7. Request approval of Ordinance 2025-14 TIF 3 Redevelopment Agreement

8. Request amendment to Ordinance Personnel Policy Chapter 2 Div. 4 Sec 2-131, 139, 141 & 142

VI. City Manager and Department Head Reports

VII. Executive Session

1. 5 ILCS 120/2(C)3 – Selection to fill Public Office

VIII. Return to Open Session

IX. City Council Action Continued

9. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for FY2026

X. City Council Members Reports

XI. Motion to Adjourn

https://www.salemil.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif1161/f/agendas/agenda_2025_05-05.pdf