2020-09-15 SRA agenda.REVISED
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – 5:00 pm
The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Tuesday, September 15,
2020 at 5:00 pm via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance
with 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/85043047905?pwd=OXlEOEZtSXRCMmZqaVBySkU3OWo3QT09
or
• Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 850-4304-7905
and password 165449, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 850-4304-
7905. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but
can review the proposals and other project information at: https://www.salem.com/salem-
redevelopment-authority/pages/redevelopment-salems-historic-courthouses
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. If you would like to
make a comment, please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature; if you are participating via phone, press *9 to
raise your hand. The Chair of the Authority, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all
participants who have raised their hands an opportunity to speak.
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.
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – 5:00 pm
Roll Call
Development Team Interviews
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Interview with North River Partnership
6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Interview with Winn Development
Executive Session
To discuss the development proposals submitted in response to the Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of real
property located at 32-34 Federal Street and 252 Bridge Street, Salem, MA because an open meeting may have a
detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
Roll call vote to adjourn to Executive Session.
Chair states that the Open Session will or will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.
Upcoming Meetings
1. September 17: Development Team Interview, 5pm
2. September 23: DRB
3. September 24: Special SRA Meeting – Executive Session
4. October 7: HOLD for additional SRA Meeting, if needed
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 the meeting, program, or event.
David Guarino Dean Rubin
Grace Napolitano Russell Vickers
Cynthia Nina-Soto