2020-04-07 SRA agenda
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – 6:00 pm
The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 6:00 pm
via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with Chapter 40A of the
Massachusetts General Laws and Governor Baker’s Emergency Order dated March 12, 2020.
Important Announcement:
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting
Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of
people that may gather in one place, this public meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority is being
conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted,
but the public can listen and or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform
Zoom, through any one of the following ways:
• Go to the website link: https://zoom.us/j/858729209, or
• Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 858-729-209, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 858-729-209. Those
only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but can follow along with
the project materials available for download at: Materials for 4/7/20 SRA Meeting.
Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do
so, during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment. The Chair of the Authority, with the
assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants in the Zoom meeting an opportunity to speak and
indicate whether they would like to provide public comment. Members of the public will alternatively have
an opportunity to fill out a form with their public comment at: Salem Redevelopment Authority Public
Comment Form. All written comments received through this submission form prior to the close of public
comment, will be read aloud and entered into the record.
Additional, specific information and 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 of Salem
website, at Zoom Participation Tool FAQ.
Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our
community and the world.
Roll Call
Executive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. Tree Replacement Project, Old Town Hall: Planting trees in existing tree pits, adjusting size of pits to facilitate tree
growth and success
David Guarino Dean Rubin
Grace Napolitano Russell Vickers
2. 14 New Derby Street: Small Project Review – Façade repair and modifications to storefront systems
New/Old Business
1. Request from Village Tavern to operate a shuttle on the Essex Street pedestrian mall (in addition to throughout
the downtown area), request to hold item until Fall 2020.
2. Superior Court and Crescent Lot: Update
Approval of Minutes
1. December 18, 2019
2. February 12, 2020
3. March 11, 2020
Upcoming Meetings
1. DRB: April 22, 2020
2. SRA: May 13, 2020
Adjournment
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 39 §23B and City Ordinance Sections 2-028 through 2-2033.
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 t he meeting, program, or event.