Salem Cultural Council
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · March 28, 2023
Minutes
Salem Cultural Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
1. Roll Call
John Dobroski
Ziggy Hartfelder
Robin Panzer
Melissa Stockbridge
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Vote
Meeting minutes from January and February were reviewed by the Councilors.
Councilor Panzer moved to approve the minutes.
Councilor Hartfelder seconded the motion.
Councilors unanimously voted to approve.
3. Applicant Change Request
The Chair had previously circulated an email from Alisa Apreleva about changes to her
project “Sing for Change.” She has relocated to the Cape and would like to change to a
hybrid model with some in-person meetings and some online. The Council felt that this
expanded the reach of the project and appreciated the attention to detail she put into
her proposal.
Councilor Panzer moved to approve the change.
Councilor Stockbridge seconded the motion.
Councilors unanimously voted to approve the proposal.
4. Voting Meeting Roles
The Chair outlined the duties of the Secretary and Treasurer roles and encouraged all
present to be prepared to elect these roles in an upcoming meeting.
5. Grantee Event
Councilors Panzer and Hartfelder updated the Council on their progress with the event. A
space and caterer had been secured and they are moving forward with it to be held on
June 15, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 pm.
6. Any Other Business
Councilor Stockbridge asked about the press release about grantees she had written, and
the Chair said it looked great and to work with Julie Barry on distribution.
The Chair was asked about recruiting new members. He noted that the Council will be
losing two members in as few months so recruiting should start now. The Chair will reach
out to the City to request that they help with recruitment.
7. Adjourn
Councilor Panzer called for the meeting to adjourn at 7:30 pm and Councilor Hartfelder
seconded. The meeting was adjourned.
Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Salem Cultural Council
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 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 Tuesday, March 28, 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:
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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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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
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
1. Roll Call
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Vote
3. Applicant Chance Request
4. Voting Meeting Rolls
5. Grantee Event
6. Any Other Business
7. 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.
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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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