The Salem City Council is scheduled to convene for a regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2026, to address a series of land use decisions, including a proposed annexation and multiple zone changes. The meeting, which begins with a work session at 6:30 p.m., will include public hearings on several municipal amendments and developments.
Land Use and Annexation Matters
The upcoming meeting scheduled for Oct. 21, 2026, includes a public hearing and subsequent decision regarding the annexation of Evan Thompson into Salem City. The proposed annexation area is located approximately at the intersection of Woodland Hills Drive and 180 North.
Zoning and Regulatory Changes
In addition to the Thompson annexation, the council is scheduled to hold public hearings and make decisions on several zoning amendments. These include a proposed amendment to Title 14-1-060, Section 1.C, which concerns accessory buildings.
Further zoning changes on the agenda involve the Northfield Crossing Phase 2 project, which is facing a proposed change from R-12 to R-10. The council will also consider a zone change for Salem View Estates, moving from A-1 to R-15.
Administrative and Financial Review
The meeting agenda includes a review of previous municipal actions, with decisions pending for the minutes of the Special RAP Tax Meeting held on Sept. 30, 2026, as well as the minutes from the Oct. 7, 2026, meeting. The council will also address various bills for payment during the session.
Departmental Reports
A variety of city department directors are scheduled to provide reports during the meeting. These include Matt Marziale, Manager; Greg Gurney, Public Safety Department Chief; Steve Cox, Building Director; Walter Bird, Attorney; Lisa Webster, City Planner; Jeffrey Nielson, Finance/Recorder; Adam Clements, Electrical Director; Bradey Wilde, Engineering Director; John Bowcut, Fiber Director; Jen Wright, Public Relations Director/PIO; James Thomas, Public Works Director; and Coleman Jacklin, Parks & Recreation Director.
Council Member Reports
Individual council members are also scheduled to provide reports covering various municipal responsibilities.
Mayor Cristy Simons is slated to report on finances, budget, city employees, Miss Salem, the UMPA report, public safety, economic development, UCCG, MAG, and MPO. Councilperson Tim De Graw will provide updates on ULCT, fiber, the Utah Lake Committee, sewer treatment plant/collections, community development, and MAG Alt.
Councilperson Cynthia Deveraux Rees is scheduled to report on the library, solid waste/recycling, Memorial Day, Pond Town Christmas, and Kindness Creates Peace at Mt Loafer Elementary. Councilperson Paul Taylor will report on public works, Mt Nebo & SUVMWA, Kindness Creates Peace at Foothills Elementary, SUVSWD Alt, DRC Alternate, emergency preparedness, and the SUVPS Board.
Councilperson Craig Sacco will address parks and recreation, youth council, emergency preparedness, Kindness Creates Peace at Salem Elementary, and SUVMWA Alt/Mt Nebo Water Alt. Councilperson Delys Snyder is scheduled to report on the SF/Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Business Network, DRC, UMPA Alt, and citizen education.
Meeting Logistics and Procedures
The meeting is scheduled to take place at the City Council Chamber, located at 30 West 100 South. The session is expected to run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The council may temporarily recess the regular meeting to convene in a closed session. Under Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205, the council is permitted to meet in closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property or water, or matters concerning the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
