Sustainability Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Meeting

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 6:30pm
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Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Meeting

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:30 PM in person and via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2023.

The location for in-person attendance will be at 98 Washington St., First Floor, in the medium conference room at the rear of the building.

Please direct any questions to Stacy Kilb, Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, skilb@salem.com or (978) 745-9595 x4103

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 hybrid participation.  Find more information on remote participation at www.salemma.gov/sustainability-energy-and-resiliency-committee-serc. 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

     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.

Meeting Agenda

July 26, 2023, 6:30 P.M. - Hybrid Participation

  • Introductions
  • City Updates - Sustainability & Resiliency Department (Neal Duffy & Stacy Kilb)
    • General updates
    • Reminder: rain barrels and compost opportunities; textile recycling
  • Events
    • Sustainability Speaker Series – July 27, Aug. 24, and Sept. 28 at Forest River Park
    • Salem Safety Day, Wed., Aug. 2, Salem Common
    • Historic Salem, Inc. “Yes, You CAN Decarbonize a Historic Home” presentation, Thurs, Sept. 7 on zoom
  • Dominick Pangallo, Mayor
  • City Council Liaison Update (Andy Varela)
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Rebecca Noyes (She/Her), Sr. Manager - Perch Energy; An Introduction to Community (Shared) Solar [Remote]
  • Old/New Business
    • Plan August informal potluck at The Willows
    • Updates on SAFE/SERC Public Comment to the Salem Wind SEIR (John Hayes)
  • Public Comment
  • Approve Meeting Minutes – June 28, 2023
  • Upcoming City Committee Meetings              
    • Agendas can be found at: https://www.salemma.gov/minutes-and-agendas
    • **Thursday, July 20th** Crowley Wind before Planning Board, 6:30PM
    • Salem Food Policy Council: First Monday of the month, 8/7/23, 6:00PM
    • Recycling Committee: First Tuesday of the month, 8/1/23, 6:30PM
    • Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 8/21/23, 6:00 PM
    • Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 8/15/23, 6:30PM
  • Next SERC Meeting – Informal potluck gathering at The Willows, Wednesday, August 23rd, 6:30-8:00PM              
  • 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.