Salem Cultural Council
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · February 9, 2023
Minutes
Salem Cultural Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 9, 2023
1. Roll Call
John Dobroski
Ziggy Hartfelder
Robin Panzer
Matt Cornell
Melissa Stockbridge (joined late)
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Vote
Tabled for next meeting
3. Applicant Reconsideration Request
The Council discussed the reconsideration request of The Salem Philharmonic, put forth
by John Koza, and approved by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Council revisited
the application, and the Chair outlined some suggestions he received from MCC. The
Council was directed to reconsider and either, award the grantee at least $250, or reject
the request. Councilors put forth the idea that no organization should depend on grants
from the SCC as we receive up to five times the amount we have to grant in monetary
requests each year and how the Council’s intent is to fund following their guidelines and
theme. Councilor Cornell called for a vote and Councilor Hardfelder seconded the
motion. The Chair called for a vote and all present members voted to not fund the
project. Councilor Stockbridge was not present to vote at the time.
4. Adjourn
Councilor Stockbridge called for the meeting to adjourn at 7:30 pm and Councilor Cornell
seconded. The meeting was adjourned.
Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Salem Cultural Council
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7:30 pm
Held via Remote Participation
Important Announcement
In accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, and as amended by Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022,
this meeting of the Salem Public Art Commission will be 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 below.
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 Cultural Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023,
at 7:30pm 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/84303491855?pwd=YlpzRVVrN2RBSTVybFhtd3FwVjJaQT09
▪ 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# 843 0349 1855 as directed on the webpage and click “Join”. Follow the on-
screen instructions to join the meeting. Meeting Password is SalemArts.
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▪ 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# 843 0349 1855 and
follow the instructions to join the meeting. Meeting Password is SalemArts.
Public Comment Protocol:
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.
If accessing the meeting using a computer or other smart device and you wish to make a comment,
please utilize the “Raise Hand” feature that can be found next to your name on the screen and ‘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.
More detailed instructions for asking questions and other meeting protocols are available at
https://www.salem.com/salem-cultural-council and will be reviewed at the start of the meeting.
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 9, 2023
1. Roll Call
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Vote
3. Applicant Reconsideration Request
4. Adjourn
Contacts:
John Dobroski, Council Chair
SalemCulturalCouncil@Salem.com
Julie Barry, Council Staff Representative; Senior Planner of Arts & Culture
jbarry@salem.com
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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