Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting December 19, 2023

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on December 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Act of 2023.

                        -Gregory St. Louis, PE, Chair

Important Announcement:

The public may participate, listen and/or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through any one of the following ways:   

• Follow this direct link or go to https://zoom.us/join and enter Webinar ID# 839 7460 8347
• Dial toll-free number 833 548 0282. When prompted, enter Webinar ID#: 839 7460 8347 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password: 254330

Providing Public Comment Remotely During the Meeting: 

Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the portion of a public hearing designated for each item. Members of the public will be asked to use the virtual “Raise Hand” function in Zoom to indicate that they would like to provide comment through on of the following ways:

• Enter *9 on phone dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free phone number, proceed to enter *6 to unmute when called upon to speak
• Click the “raise hand” button if you are using the Zoom application on a computer or phone. 

Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:

• Members of the public may email their comment no later than four hours before the start of the meeting to: kkennedy@salem.com .
• The Zoom webinar will open 15 minutes before the start of the meeting to allow participants to connect and practice the audio and raise hand functions.

The link to access meeting materials may be found on the SharePoint site here or salemma.gov.

MEETING AGENDA

I. ROLL CALL 

II. REGULAR AGENDA

A. National Park Service – Derby Wharf- 163-173 Derby Street - DEP# 064-0787 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for the proposed stabilization of Derby wharf, floating dock and deck repair, replacement of pilings, water line repair, and utility, building, foundation, and landscaping maintenance. Proposed work is 163-173 Derby Street, Map 35, Lot 0408-0, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

III. OLD | NEW BUSINESS

A. Request for Certificate of Compliance – 417 Lafayette Street, DEP# 64-683

IV. OTHER UPDATES

Projects and Opportunities

V. APPROVAL of MINUTES

Draft November 19 Meeting Minutes

VI. ADJOURNMENT

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.