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Public Art Commission

Regular Meeting

Salem, MA · April 20, 2021

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Salem Public Art Commission 98 Washington Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (978) 619-5685 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR Public Art Commission Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 6:30pm Meeting held via Remote Participation MEETING MINUTES Note: All proposals, presentations, and/or documentation to be reviewed and discussed at this meeting can be viewed online at the following link: https://bit.ly/SalemPACProposals • Meeting Called to Order at 6:41pm • Roll Call Norene Gachignard, John Andrews, Carly Dwyer-Nik, Janine Liberty, Emily Larsen in attendance Absent: Kurt Ankeny Beauchamp & Thu Ngan Han • Meeting Minute Approvals o March 16th Meeting Minutes – Norene Motioned, Janine seconded, Approved unanimously o March 30th Special Meeting Minutes – Janine motioned, John Seconded Approved unanimously o Janine Liberty stated that she would like to see more robust and detail-oriented minutes to better capture discussions and processes. • Urban Spaces – 65 Washington St. Brix Public Art Proposal Presentation & Voting Review Urban spaces representative Suzi from Boston Art presented proposal for sculpture at corner of Washington St. and Federal St. proposal addressed and answered all questions from PAC. No public comment when called for discussion. Norene asked for motion, John motioned, Norene seconded, vote taken by show of hands, let the record show John, Noreen, Emily, and Janine all voted in favor, Carly opposed, Motion/vote passed with 4- 1 in favor. • Update on Naumkeag Portrait Project Julie Provided up update on status of this project, Chris Pappan awarded commission. Arranging for meeting with Tribal Council and Artists, contract moving forward. Carly asks if PAC can formally weigh in on Government service subcommittee deliberations. • Update on New PAiR – Malorie Landgreen Julie provided general update on Malorie Landgreen as new PAiR, she will start on May 1 st for market day with hands on art making. • Update on Call for Performers & Establish Review Panel – received 17 applications, John, Carly and Janine will ask as review panel. PAC authorized them to make final selections and move forward. • Other Business - None • Public Comments – Christine Curtis commented that she really enjoyed watching the proceedings, she stated “ I thought it would be light but realized it was so much more…” She said she loved seeing the deliberations, thoughtfulness and impact of the PAC and thanks us for our service. Christine is not a Salem but is a student at Salem State in Civics and is a Navel Veteran. • Adjourn - Janine motions to adjourn, Norene seconded, Meeting Adjourned at 7:34pm 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. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.

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Salem Public Art Commission 98 Washington Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (978) 619-5685 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Public Art Commission Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 6:30 pm Meeting will be held via Remote Participation Important Announcement Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20,and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Salem Public Art Commission will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. 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.salem.com. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. Recordings and Presentation materials, if any, can be accessed using the Salem Public Art Commission website using the following link and clicking on the date for the meeting you wish to view (https://www.salem.com/node/3751/agenda/2021). Remote Participation Instructions: Public participation for the Salem Public Art Commission meeting on the date and time listed above will be conducted via a free remote participation platform called Zoom. The City of Salem strongly encourages any parties who wish to participate in this meeting to download and familiarize themselves with Zoom prior to the meeting. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen or provide comment during the meeting may do so using one of the following methods: ▪ Video & Audio Option 1: Follow this link or enter it into your web browser to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83618181925?pwd=dFhYTDJOdEhzaTZSOUd4VzFVMldLQT09 ▪ Video & Audio Option 2: Follow this link or enter it into your web browser to open the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join or open your Zoom Ap on your smart device. Then enter the Meeting ID# 836 1818 1925 as directed on the webpage and click “Join”. Follow the on-screen instructions to join the meeting. Meeting Password is SalemArts. ▪ Audio ONLY – Dial 888-475-4499 (or 877-853-5257 if trouble connecting, both are Toll Free) to join the meeting using your phone. When prompted, enter Meeting ID# 836 1818 1925 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Meeting Password is SalemArts. Page 1 of 2 City of Salem Public Art Commission Meeting Agenda Public Comment Protocol: 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 comment. Members of the public who wish to address the Commission or make a comment may do so only when called upon during the open public comment portion of the meeting. When the time comes, the Commission Chair or Staff Member will announce that the floor is now open for public comment. In order to raise a hand, members of the public using the Zoom computer or phone applications may click the “Raise Hand” feature that can be found next to your name on the participants screen to ‘raise your hand’ then wait to be called upon for comment. Please make sure to remember to turn your microphone on and unmute yourself before raising your hand. Those participating by dialing in from their phones my also utilize the “Raise Hand’ feature of this platform by pressing “ *9 ” on your key pad. Alternatively, members of the public can email their comments/questions to jbarry@salem.com a minimum of 2 hours before the start of the meeting to have them read into record during the meeting by City Staff. MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:30pm Note: All proposals, presentations, and/or documentation to be reviewed and discussed at this meeting can be viewed online at the following link: https://bit.ly/SalemPACProposals • Roll Call • Meeting Minute Approvals o March 16th Meeting Minutes o March 30th Special Meeting Minutes • Urban Spaces – 65 Washington St. Brix Public Art Proposal Presentation & Voting Review • Update on Naumkeag Portrait Project • Update on New PAiR – Malorie Landgreen • Update on Call for Performers & Establish Review Panel • Other Business • Public Comments • Adjourn 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. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033. Page 2 of 2

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