By Emily Ford
eford@salisburpost.com
SALISBURY ó Salisbury City Council is expected to announce the interim city manager during a 4 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall.
City Manager David Treme is retiring after more than 25 years at the helm of city government.
Also at Tuesdayís meeting, Council will consider signing a contract with Springstead and Associates, a Richmond, Va.-based recruitment firm, to launch the search for a new city manager.
Salisbury Human Resources Director Zack Kyle recommended the board hire Springstead because the firm has worked with Salisbury before and is familiar with the city.
The firm could advertise for the position, narrow down the candidate pool for interviews and ask for feedback from the public through online surveys and other methods.
Council members have said they want public input as they search for city manager candidates, both internally and outside the city.
Council will honor Treme by passing a resolution recognizing his service.
Also Tuesday, Council will:
Recognize Bryan Alston for obtaining Professional Engineering certification.
Hear about the Parks and Recreation Departmentís selection as a National Gold Medal finalist and view the department video submitted to the National Recreation and Park Association for the final selection competition.
Hold a public hearing regarding an application for a 2011 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $46,012.
Consider a preparedness Memorandum of Understanding with the Rowan County Health Department to utilize the Civic Center as a Local Point of Dispensing Site.
Consider a draft ordinance establishing a Housing Advocacy Commission and consider setting a public hearing for Aug. 2.
Receive public comment.
Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.