Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Meeting
Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Agenda
You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 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.
Meeting Agenda
December 6, 2023, 6:30 P.M. - REMOTE Participation
Introductions
Guest Speaker: Beverly Craig, Program Director, High Performance Buildings, and Julia Sucov, Building Decarbonization and Climate Finance Fellow, MassCEC (Clean Energy Center): Demonstration of "Clean Energy Lives Here” website and resources
City Updates
City Council Liaison Update (Andy Varela)
Old/New Business
Discussion and vote on letter in support for City Council adoption of Specialized Opt-In Code
Discussion and vote on 2024 meeting schedule
Public Comment
Approve Meeting Minutes – November 8, 2023
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, January Date TBD, 6:00PM
Recycling Committee: First Tuesday of the month, January Date TBD, 6:30PM
Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 1/15/24, 6:00 PM
Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 1/16/24, 6:30PM
Next SERC Meetings – Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 6:30PM
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 the Sustainability and Resiliency Department at (978) 745-9595 x41010 for more information.