Local News – Tuesday, February 18th, 2020

The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will be meeting tonight at 7:00 at the City Hall Council Chambers following a Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing and public meeting that begins at 6:30. At the Board of Aldermen meeting, the board will review bids for fire hydrant saver kits that will be used to replace fire hydrants. After the consent agenda, Planning and Zoning Chairman Gary Brown will update the board on the Planning and Zoning hearing and meeting that will be held prior to the board meeting. City Administrator Ray Walden will report on the Park and Recreation Department meeting held on February 12th and then give his report that will include updates on city projects, the organization of city departments, an employee compensation study and succession planning. The board will hear Resolution #4-2020 authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement for the city to use the Dent County Animal Welfare Society for the intake of animals from the city. In new and miscellaneous business, the board will then discuss licensing for wineries, a meadery and micro breweries before going into closed session to discuss personnel. The regular Board of Alderman meeting at 7:00 and the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting at 6:30 are all open to the public.

The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors will conduct their February meeting on tonight in the hospital library beginning at 6:00. The board will hear the administrator’s report that will include a department director presentation, a summary of the operations for the month of January by Monica Stogsdill, the Chief of Nursing Report for the month by Debbie Hines, a Home Health report by Ashley Sullins, and a report on the hospital foundation, plus the marketing and community perception with COO Jason Edwards. Hospital Administrator Kasey Lucas will the present the auxiliary report. In old business the Board will get an update on the Strategic Planning Meeting and will consider a Home Health Bylaw Change. In new business the meeting dates for the fiscal year 21 Finance Committee will be set and any purchases will be reviewed. The February board meeting of the Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors is open to the public.

Need a little adult time! The Salem Area Arts Council will hold their first Art Party this Friday night at 6:30 at the Creative Arts Center. For $40 per couple (or $25 for singles), all supplies are provided at this fun event that include your acrylic paints, aprons, brushes, canvas and easel! Paint a fun romantic scene and put your own special creative spin to it, then take it home. Led by Danielle Norris, this event for adults does NOT require any talent or previous experience, just a happy spirit and willingness to try. Reservations can be made by calling or texting 247-0279 or messaging through the SAAC Facebook page. Bring your own personal style, your favorite beverage, and they will do the rest.