Salem Cultural Council
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · June 27, 2023
Minutes
Salem Cultural Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
1. Roll Call
John Dobroski
Ziggy Hartfelder
Robin Panzer
Melissa Stockbridge
2. New Applicant
Chair presented new applicant Sara Hemmingway for consideration. After reviewing her
application and resume, the Council voted unanimously to recommend her appointment.
3. July Meeting
Since the Council is just getting in applicants and have recommended two for
consideration, the Chair recommended that the July meeting be canceled to allow time
for the appointments. The Council voted unanimously to cancel the meeting.
4. Election
There was discussion of recruiting someone new onto the Council who might want to
lead in place of the current Chair, whose term expires today. Councilor Stockbridge was
asked if she might be interested in serving and she said that she would serve as an
Interim Chair to give the Council time to find more Councilors—specifically one who
would like to Chair the Council.
5. Adjourn
Council voted unanimously to adjourn at approximately 8:10 pm.
Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Salem Cultural Council
Tuesday, June 27, at 7:00 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, June 27, 2023, at
7:00pm 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
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
1. Roll Call
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Vote
3. Election
4. Any Other Business
5. 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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