Salem Redevelopment Authority
January 13, 2021 Meeting
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 – 6:00 pm
The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws and Governor Baker’s Emergency Order dated March 12, 2020.
Important Announcement:
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this public meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority is being conducted via remote participation. 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 virtually 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 an opportunity to speak.
Additional, specific information and general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the City of Salem website, at Zoom Participation Tool FAQ.
Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community and the world.
Roll Call
David Guarino | Dean Rubin |
Grace Napolitano | Russell Vickers |
Cynthia Nina-Soto |
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Executive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
- 304 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Installation of Rooftop Access Ladder, review of DRB Recommendation
- 41 Lafayette Street: Small Project Review – Building Trim Paint
New/Old Business
- Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot:
- Update on project status
- Discussion and vote to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute all documents related to the courthouse and crescent lot project.
Approval of Minutes
- December 9, 2020 – public and executive sessions
Upcoming Meetings
- DRB: January 27
- SRA: February 10
Adjournment
Adjournment of 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.