July 10th Special Meeing: Sustainability, Energy & Resiliency Committee

Rescheduled from June 26th. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87692982443  
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Event Date: 
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

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  

  • Recap: House of Seven Gables 6/26 “Building Climate Resiliency in the City of Salem” conversation (John Hayes) 
  • Recap: South Salem Rail Meeting 6/18 (Betsy Frederick) 
  • 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 (no June meeting/no 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, 8/5/24, 6:00PM   
  • Recycling Committee: First Tuesday of the month, 8/6/24   
  • Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 8/19/24, 6:00 PM   
  • Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 8/20/2024, 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. 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 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 

 

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. 

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 6:30pm
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July 10th Special Meeing: Sustainability, Energy & Resiliency Committee

AGENDA 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 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 

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  

  • Recap: House of Seven Gables 6/26 “Building Climate Resiliency in the City of Salem” conversation (John Hayes) 
  • Recap: South Salem Rail Meeting 6/18 (Betsy Frederick) 
  • 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 (no June meeting/no 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, 8/5/24, 6:00PM   
  • Recycling Committee: First Tuesday of the month, 8/6/24   
  • Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 8/19/24, 6:00 PM   
  • Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 8/20/2024, 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.