Sustainability Energy and Resiliency Committee (SERC) Regular Meeting

**REVISED** 

NOTICE OF MEETING 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:30 PM via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salemma.gov in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2023. 

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.   

Specific information and the 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’s website, at www.salemma.gov, and on the committee web page, at www.salemma.gov/sustainability-energy-and-resiliency-committee-serc.  

For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner:  

Remote Participation Instructions:  

Go to the website link SERC 4th Monday Zoom Link and enter password: 251052 or   

Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 859-3957-6528 or    

Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 859-3957-6528. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting.  

The meeting will be opened at 6:15 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.  In order to raise a hand, members of the public using the Zoom computer or phone application may click the “Raise Hand” button; members of the public dialing in may press “*9” to raise their hand to speak. 

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Meeting Agenda 

May 24, 2023, 6:30 P.M. - Remote Participation 

Introductions  

City Updates  

Sustainability & Resiliency Department Updates 

Comprehensive Energy Project 

Solar Projects 

Open Department positions  

Stacy Kilb (she/her), Sustainability Engagement Coordinator 

Pet Safety & Co-Existing With Coyotes, Thurs. 5/11, 6:00PM 

Living Green Expo Sat. 5/13, 10:00AM-1:00PM 

Energy Coach position incorporated into Coordinator position 

City Council Liaison Update (Andy Varela)  

Guest Speaker: Rebecca Noyes (She/Her), Sr. Manager - Perch Energy; Community Solar 

Old/New Business  

Discussion of zoom logistics and SERC member participation (John Hayes) 

Discussion of SERC subcommittee to review Environmental Impact Report (EIR) of Port redevelopment project (John Hayes) 

Public Comment  

Approve Meeting Minutes – April 26, 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, 6/5/23, 6:00PM 

Recycling Committee: First Tuesday of the month, 6/6/23, 6:30PM 

Tree Commission: Third Monday of the month, 6/19/23, 6:00 PM  

Conservation Commission: Third Tuesday of the month, 6/20/23, 6:30PM 

Upcoming Events 

Next SERC Meeting - Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 6:30PM, virtual   

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.