Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Meeting

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 6:30pm
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Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Meeting

NOTICE OF MEETING 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6:30 PM via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with Chapter 40A of 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 City of Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee 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:  

Remote Participation Instructions: 

  • Go to the website link https://zoom.us/j/504192650 and enter password: 240425 or 
  • Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 504-192-650 or  
  • Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 504-192-650. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting.  

 

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. The Committee Chair, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants in the Zoom meeting an opportunity to speak and indicate whether they would like to provide public comment.  

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 www.salem.com/sustainability-energy-and-resiliency-committee-serc  

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community and the world. 

 

 

Meeting Agenda 

April 22, 2020 – 6:30 P.M. 

Remote Participation 

  • Introductions 
  • Public Comment 
  • En-Roads Presentation by Kendra Bowker and Katie Farrell of CCL NS (Citizens Climate Lobby, North Shore Chapter) 
  • Review & Approve Meeting Minutes 
  • Discussion on Ordinances 
  • Project Updates 
    • Solarize Mass Plus 
    • Beverly & Salem Climate Action Plan 
  • New Business 
  • Upcoming Events 
  • Next Meeting – May 27, 2020 at 6:30 P.M.  
  • 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. 

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 Jenna Ide at jide@salem.com or 978-619-5699 for more information.