CANCELLED: Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Agenda

Meeting cancelled due to conflict with "Building Resiliency in the City of Salem" at the House of Seven Gables tonight
Date: 
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 6:30pm

The Committee recommends that all who are interested attend this event instead: https://7gables.org/event/building-climate-resiliency-in-the-city-of-salem/

JUNE 26th Meeting CANCELLED

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee public meeting on Wednesday, June 26, at 6:30 PM is CANCELLED. All are encouraged to attend "Building Resiliency in the City of Salem" at the House of Seven Gables tonight instead. 

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.

AGENDA

  • Introductions  
  • City Council Liaison Update (Kyle Davis)
  • City Updates
    • Introduction and updates on the Resilient Together: The Point project (Christian Thiim)
    • Resilient Together Climate Action Plan report (Christian Thiim)
  • Old/New Business
    • Discuss/review research on similar committees/boards in other municipalities
    • Form a subcommittee of 3 to work with SalemRecycles and SAFE on Sustainability Segment in the Haunted Happenings Parade (Thurs. Oct. 3rd; application to Salem Chamber due in August)
    •  Plan August potluck gathering
  • Public Comment 
  • Approve Meeting Minutes – May 22, 2024 minutes
  • 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, 7/1/24, 6:00PM 
    • Recycling Committee: NO JULY MEETING   
    • Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 7/15/24, 6:00 PM 
    • Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 7/16/24, 6:30PM

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.