2020-11-10 SRA agenda-Annual and Regular Meetings
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agendas: Regular and Annual Meeting Agendas
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 – 6:00 pm
The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at
6:00 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/86585000848?pwd=ZlErajAxRURqaERCaHpaN3NRM0ZPQT09, or
• Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 865 8500 0848 and
password 715052, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 865 8500 0848.
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: SRA Meeting Materials.
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 dialing in, please 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.
Regular Meeting
Roll Call
Executive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. Discussion of Bicycle Rack Styles and Locations in the Urban Renewal Area
David Guarino Dean Rubin
Grace Napolitano Russell Vickers
Cynthia Nina-Soto
2. 217-221 Essex Street: Modification of Approved Project – Proposed Installation of Transformer
3. 256 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Façade Trim Painting
New/Old Business
1. Superior Court and Crescent Lot: Update on project status
Approval of Minutes
1. July 8, 2020
2. August 12, 2020
3. September 1, 2020 (Meeting with AHTF Board)
4. September 9, 2020
5. September 15, 2020 (Interviews with Development Teams)
6. September 17, 2020 (Interview with Development Team)
7. October 14, 2020
8. October 26, 2020
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. DRB: November 18
2. SRA: December 9
Adjournment
Adjournment of Regular Meeting
Annual Meeting
Roll Call
1. Annual Report and Financial Report – Executive Director
2. Election of Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer
3. 2021 Meeting Schedule
4. 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