Call to Order
00:0000:0000:08Pledge of Allegiance
00:08Roll Call
00:32Meeting Minutes
01:18The Council will remove and approve meeting minutes.
Chairman Comments
06:47Approve Consent Agenda
06:55The consent agenda is a list of documents signed by the Council as required. The Council approves the consent agenda at each Council meeting.
Moderator Chris Goodnow – Discussion on Need for Poll Workers
07:15The Moderator will discuss with the Council the need for additional poll works for upcoming elections.
Confirmation of Fire Chief Appointment
11:41As required by Section 4:13 of the Town Charter, the Council confirms the appointment of the Fire Chief.
Ratify Fire Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
17:45The Council will be requested to ratify the Fire Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to forward to the Town Meeting Warrant/Ballot.
Interview Sessions - Conservation Commission
22:10Town Council will interview candidates for the Conservation Commission.
Interview Sessions - Communications Committee
23:06Town Council will interview candidates for the Communications Committee.
Community Development – Presentation from Community Power Coalition of NH
36:10Representatives from the Communi8ty Power Coalition of NH will make a presentation to the Council about joining the coalition.
Public Hearing – Proposed Charter Amendments
57:18As required by the Town Charter and State RSAs relative to charter amendments, a public hearing has been scheduled for public input. The Council will move the amendments as warrant articles to the 2024 Town Meeting Ballot.
Public Hearing – Proposed Amendments to Salem Municipal Code Chapter 490-102 – Amendments
01:07:22As required by the Town Charter, any amendments to Salem Municipal Codes require a public hearing.
Announce Polling Hours for January 23, 2024 Primary and Assign Inspection of Polls
01:08:44The Council will announce the polling hours for the January 23, 2024 primary and assign polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Town Manager’s Report/Questions from Town Council
01:12:10Old Business/Tabled and Pending - Consider Proposed Campaign Finance Reporting Policy
01:18:57The Council will consider tabled items from the December 18, 2023 Town Council meeting.
Old Business/Tabled and Pending - Discussion on Membership on Greater Boston Climate Action Plan/NH Climate Action Plan
01:22:27The Council will consider tabled items from the December 18, 2023 Town Council meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
01:24:58• January 16, 2024 (Public Hearing on Bonds/Notes) • January 22, 2024 • February 5, 2024 • February 17, 2024 (Following Deliberative Session - If Necessary to Reconsider Warrant Articles) • February 26, 2024
Adjourn
01:25:40