Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Agenda

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 6:30pm
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Sustainability, Energy, Resiliency Committee Regular Meeting

AGENDA 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 PM via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2023. 

Please direct any questions to Stacy Kilb, Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, skilb@salem.com or (978) 745-9595 x41013 

Important Announcement:  

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Mass. Acts of 2023, this public meeting of the City of Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee is being conducted via remote participation.  Members of the public who wish to watch, listen, or provide comment remotely during the meeting may do so in the following manner:  

Remote Participation Instructions: Join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87692982443  

Phone in toll free:       

  • 833 548 0282 or  
  • 877 853 5257 or  
  • 888 475 4499 or  
  • 833 548 0276  

Webinar ID: 876 9298 2443 

The meeting will be opened at 6:25 P.M. to allow members of the public to test their audio. During portions of the meeting in which public comment is permitted, members of the public who have “raised their hand” in Zoom will be called on to offer comments.  To raise a hand, those using the Zoom computer or phone application may click the “Raise Hand” button; those dialing in may press “*9” to raise their hand to speak. 

AGENDA 

Introductions   

City Council Liaison Update (Kyle Davis)  

City Updates  

  • Upcoming events & volunteer opportunities 
  • PowerChoice Contract 

Guest Speaker: (tentative) Reverend Nathan Ives to discuss networked district geothermal microgrid in Salem   

Old/New Business  

  • SERC Vice Chair nomination 
  • Draft mission statement  
  • Upcoming invitations: Councilor Alice Merkl re banning gas powered leaf blowers 

Public Comment   

Approve Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2024  

Upcoming City Committee Meetings   

  • Agendas can be found at: https://www.salemma.gov/minutes-and-agendas   
  • Salem Food Policy Council: First Monday of the month, 5/6/24, 6:00PM   
  • Recycling Committee: First Tuesday of the month, 5/7/24, 6:30PM   
  • Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 5/20/24, 6:00 PM   
  • Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 5/21/24, 6:30PM 

Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 39 §23B, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.  Please contact the Sustainability and Resiliency Department at (978) 745-9595 x41010 for more information.