Salem Redevelopment Authority Meeting Agenda, August 9, 2023
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but the public can listen and or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through any one of the following ways:
- Go to the website link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88478114235?pwd=amlLTXVFQ3JUYlRuR2hxaVl1U3BFUT09 or
- Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 884 7811 4235 and passcode 605645, or
- Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID 884 7811 4235. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but can follow along with the project materials available for download at: SRA Meeting Materials.
Members of the public attending this meeting will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do so, during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment. If you would like to make a comment, please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature; if you are dialing in, please press *9 to raise your hand. The Chair of the Authority, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their hands with an opportunity to speak.
Roll Call
Christine Madore Grace Napolitano | Cynthia Nina-Soto Dean Rubin |
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Executive Director’s Report
City Initiatives
- 21 Church Street: Improvements to the Salem Green Parking Lot
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
There are no projects to review.
New Business
- Election of Treasurer
Old Business
- Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
- SRA Financials
Approval of Minutes
- July 12, 2023
Executive Session
To review and approve draft minutes from the June 14, 2023, Executive Session. These minutes represent Board discussion of WinnDevelopment’s request to partner with Urban Smart Growth (USG) for the historic restoration, redevelopment, and reuse of the two court buildings at 32-34 Federal Street if the Chair determines that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
Chair entertains a motion to enter into Executive Session and states whether or not the Board will reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of the Executive Session
Upcoming Meetings
- DRB: August 23
- SRA: September 13
Adjournment
Adjournment of Regular Meeting
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 39 §23B and City Ordinance Sections 2-028 through 2-2033.
Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.