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45-69 LAFAYETTE STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION e e 69 LAFAYETTE STREET �. —T J C�(ZfY�� '(Len.�-z- � ti� �n�� CITY OF SALEM - MASSACHUSETTS ROBERTA. LEDOUX Legal Department JOHN D. KEENAN City Solicitor 93 Washington Street Assistant City Solicitor 314 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 15 church Street 508-741-2111 508-744-8500 August 14, 1997 Leo Tremblay—Bldg. Inspector One Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3707 RE: 69 Lafayette Street Dear Leo: Please find enclosed correspondence I received from Attorney Lees yesterday. I am unaware of any negotiations, nor does that make any difference to our action. Please keep me posted of action being taken down there"immediately" to rectify the situation. Unrelated, I received a call from a bankruptcy lawyer who represents the Bankruptcy Trustee in the Laine Chase bankruptcy case. They also have a pending action in Bankruptcy Court forcing him to clean up the parcel of land closed (parallel to) Verona Street. Apparently that portion of the lot is still in his name. The bankruptcy trustee is seeking to sell the property and needs it clean to do so. I updated him on the status of our case. Lastly, Mr. Chase informed me that he has a"huge load" of stone coming in early September that will cover a large portion of his front lot. I happened to mention this to Len O'Leary yesterday, and he stated there are specific limits to how much he can have there. Does this fall under density requirements also? Never a dull moment. Very best regards, Jo D. Keenan Jdk/kjm Enc. M 50874590 71 �r+r 6 ,b,_ 14:31 FAS 5087459071 AM GOODEIaW • LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN �Olf ' u 17 >�NT STMT u SALEM, MA&%&cHumm 01970.3707 (5o8) 745-6006 .5 Voss Uk;s- •w.-•swmr...r[.rsc+••a• t. VIA FACSIMILE 745-8110 w August 13, 1997 , John Keenan, Esq. Straub and Meyers 70 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Salem Laundry Building Dear Attorney Keenan: Thank you for your August 7, 1997 facsimile. 1 apologize for my delay in getting 9 back to you but I was out of the office on Friday. With regard to the issues raised in your letter, y client rms me that active with a rospective ownerm t appears negotiations according to my cl ent, thareachedt some resolution may be ached in nn he next few weeks. In the interim, my client will contact Rumpf today and cause more staging to be pu , in place immediately along Lafayette and Derby Streets consistent with Rumpfs January 6. 1997 letter. Accordingly, we believe that such action will satisfy Inspector Tremblay's concerns and adequately protect the public, assuming there is a danger in the first place, and obviate the necessity of seeking issuance of a complaint. a Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Q INE VQSS LEES JVL1hbs cc: Mr. Charles Scrymgeour t\wpviceenan.ltr TM-cn JL./CT/'.AL1 fi I (Zit of alem s eh se## Aire Department �teabyuarters Nmse a � � 48 'Xafagette *reet Chid �$aUm, f a. 01970 _ OCCUPANCY DEFICIENCY REPORT Dates Dec. 11, 1981 z' Owner, Bay State Industries Res 41 Lafayette St. 2nd Floor Address, 41 Lafayette St. P.O. Box 350, Salem, Ma. Type of Occupancyg Leather Manufacturing; As a result of an inspection conducted this date of the premises, structure or real estates owned, occupied or otherwise under your controls the following itemized deficiencies have been found, which will not permit this office to sign the Certificate of Occupancy, for your location. Occupancy by you before obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Salem Building Inspector, constitutes a violation. of law. Failure .to correct the conditions as . listed shall be cause for such furthur action to be taken as the law permits. Please contact the Fire Prevention office, at 744-1235 for an inspection to comply with provisions required and upon completion of items as listed. 1. Apparent occupancy without approval by Salem Code enforcement officers. 2. Failure to provide Emergency lighting within occupied area and within egress stairways. 3 . Failure to provide local fire alarm devices (local manual pull station and audible/visual alarm device) for egress purposes. 4. Failure to provide approved storage room for storage of flammables. 5. Failure to obtain permit for storage of flammables. A listing of of flammables to be stored shall be provided on application. Submitted by: f , .. Capt ._David J. Goggin Salem Fire Marshal ccs Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector file Form # . 26K(Rev. 8/81) \\ 0 i g.� \ �� a� J Tity of #allem, massar4usetts Vublir Propertg Mepartment Builbing Department (One Belem (6reen 508-745-9595 Fxt. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 5, 1994 Chuck Scrymgeous 318 Derby Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 41 Lafayette Street Dear Mr. Scrymgeous: On December 6, 1993 I sent you a letter concerning masonary problems on the above mentioned property. At which time you took some emergency measures to assure the safety of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks. To this date I see no permanent solutions being Laken to resolve the problems. Please update me by phone upon receipt of this Letter. Failure to do so could result in legal action being taken. Sincerely Leo E. 'Tremblay /V/ Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc; David Shea George Ahmed, Ward I Mtv of *a1em, Mttssttt4usetts Public Propertg 19epartment Nuilbing Department (One ftlem %reen 500-745-9595 Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer December 6, 1993 Chuck Scrymgeous 318 Derby Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 41 Lafayette Street Dear Mr. Scrymgeous: This office has received a complaint regarding masonary work on Lafayette Street side of building located at 41 Lafayette Street. I have inspected said masonary and do agree with complaint that some emergency work should be taken to prevent fallen brick or block from side of building, Section 123.0 of the Mass State Building Code. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform us of your course of action. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm Certified Mail 11 P 921 991 558 �P Titu of I*ttlem. fttssor4usetts . a Public Prapertg Department Nuilbing Department (One #slrm Green 508-745.9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 23 , 1996 Spectrum 21 Realty Trust C. E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: 45-69 Lafayette Street Dear Mr . Scrymgeour : This office has been more than patient awaiting much needed repairs to begin at the above mentioned property. Would you please inform this office of what is transpiring pertaining to structural repairs to this structure . No permits have been applied for , and it has been almost two ( 2 ) years since the original contact pertaining to the repairs has taken place . Failure to inform this office of conditions relating to the structural repairs , or failure -o start structural repairs in the next ten ( 10 ) days will result in legal action being taken against you . Sincerely . Leo E . Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm CC : Councillor Paskowski . Ward 1 Citp of 4§a1em" f a.5gaCbU!5ett!6 1 . Public Propertp Mepartment �3uilbing Mepartment One&diem Oreen (978) 745-9595(ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer Amended Copy with 2 corrections January 16 , 1998 Spectrum Realty Trust C . E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: 69 Lafayette Street Dear Mr . Scrymgeour : This office is once again concerned about the above mentioned property. Except for the installation of wood scaffolding to protect the public utilizing the side walks , nothing else has transpired concerning repairs . This inspector is now concerned with south, south west wall which is over the current first floor of the laundromat . The decay of the concrete and exposed re-bar concern me . I am ordering you to seek an inspection by a structural engineer and to report to me on his findings of the wall over the laundromat on the south, south west wall of the structure . Also in Mr . Rumph ' s report of January 6 , 1997 the last paragraph of his report indicates that , "after these temporary protections measures have been completed, we recommend regular periodic inspections of the building exterior until such time permanent repairs can be made . " To this date I have not received any periodic reports . Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform me of what course of action you will take in this matter . Sincerely, Leo E. TrembI Inspector of B dings Leo E. Tr�m LET: scm cc : John Keenan Rumph Associates Carl Goodman Councillor Paskowski , Ward 1 Citp of 6- ate Y, f ag2;dCbU$Ett5 Public Propertp Mepartment -Builbing Mepartment One.&alem Oreen (976) 745.9595 Cxt. 360 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer January 16 , 1998 Spectrum Realty Trust C. E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE : 69 Lafayette Street Dear Mr . Scrymgeour : This office is once again concerned about the above mentioned property. Except for the installation of wood scaffolding to protect the public utilizing the side walks , nothing else has transpired concerning repairs . This inspector is now concerned with south , south west wall which is over the current first floor of the laundromat . The decay of the concrete and exposed re-bar concern me . I am ordering you to seek an inspection by a structural engineer and to report to me on his findings of the wall over the laundromat on the south , south west wall of the structure . Also in Mr . Rumph ' s report of January 6 , 1991 the last paragraph of his report indicates that , "after these temporary protections measures have been completed, we recommend regular periodic inspections of the building i<terior until such time permanent repairs can be made . " To this date I have not received any periodic reports . Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform me of what course of action you will take in this matter . 4 (situ of O�ttl>etn, Aussac4usletts <<a Public Prapertg Department Nuilbing Department (one dalrm (barn 508-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer December 6, 1993 Chuck Scrymgeous 318 Derby Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 41 Lafayette Street Dear Mr. Scrymgeous: This office has received a complaint regarding masonary work on Lafayette Street side of building located at 41 Lafayette Street. I have inspected said masonary and do agree with complaint that some emergency work should be taken to prevent fallen brick or block from side of building, Section 123.0 of the Mass State Building Code. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform us of your course of action. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, p o Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm Certified Mail # P 921 991 558 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT A SECTION 123.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES 123.1 Inspection: The building official immediately upon being informed by report or otherwise that a building or other structure or anything attached thereto or connected therewith is dangerous to life or limb or that any building in that city or town is unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, shall inspect the same; and he shall forthwith in writing notify the owner to remove it or make it safe if it appears to him to be dangerous, or to make it secure if it is unused, uninhabited or abandoned and open to the weather. If it appears that such structure would be especially unsafe in case of fire, it shall be deemed dangerous within the meaning hereof, and the building official may affix in a conspicuous place upon its exterior walls a notice of its dangerous condition, which shall not be removed or defaced without authority from him. 123.2 Removal or making structure safe: Any person so notified shall be allowed until twelve o'clock noon of the day following the service of the notice in which to begin to remove such building or structure or make it safe, or to make it secure, and he shall employ sufficient labor speedily to make it safe or remove it or to make it secure; but if the public safety so requires and if the mayor or selectmen so order, the building official may immediately enter upon the premises with the necessary workmen and assistants and cause such unsafe structure to be made safe or demolished without delay and a proper fence put up for the protection of passersby, or to be made secure. SECTION 124.0 EMERGENCY MEASURES 124.1 Failure to remove or make structure safe, survey board, survey report: If an owner of such unsafe structure refuses or neglects to comply with the requirements of such notice within the specified time limit, and such structure is not made safe or taken down as ordered therein, a careful survey of the premises shall be made by a board consisting; in a city, of a city engineer, the head of the fire department, as such term is defined in Section 1 of Chapter 148 of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated, as amended, and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official; and, in a town, of a surveyor, the head of the fire department and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official. In the absence of any of the above officers or individuals, the mayor or selectmen shall designate one or more officers or other suitable persons in place of the officers so named as members of said board. A written report of such survey shall be made, and a copy thereof served on such owner. 124.2 Removal of dangerous or abandoned structures: If such survey report as outlined in Section 124.1 declares such structure to be dangerous or to be unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, and if the owner continues such refusal or neglect, the building official shall cause it to be made safe or taken 780 CMR - Fifth Edition 1-25 ii APPLICATION ADULT NUMBER Trial Court of Massachusetts .FORCOMPLAINT ❑ JUVENILE District Court Department ` ARREST L HEARING SUMMONS '—.' WARRANT COURT DIVISION The within named complainant requests that a complaint issue against the within Istrict Court named defendant. charging said defendant with the offenselsl listed below. -:.5 Washinext— n Street DATE OF APPLICATION DATE OF OFFENSE PLACE OF OFFENSE ji ;Gl. SwM1i+. U> 7U 12/ IS/?3 12/6/93 41 Lafayette Street !I NAME OF COMPLAINANT City of Salem, Inspector of Buildings NO. OFFENSE G.L. Ch. and Sec ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF COMPLAINANT Massachusetts State Building Chuck Scrymgeous Code -.123.0 1- 18 Derby Street Unsafe Structure ESlem, Mass. 01970 2. i NAME.ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF DEFENDANT 3. I 4. COURT USE A hearing upon this complaint application DIE H T¢ G jI EoOE-hE�ARN°FM COURT USE ONLY----* will be held at the above court address on — � AT / w *—ONLY CASE PARTICULARS — BE SPECIFIC NAMEOF VICTIM DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY VALUE OR PROPERTY TYPE OF CONTROLLED NO. Owner of property, Goods stolen,what Over or under SUBSTANCE OR WEAPON person assaulted,etc. destroyed.etc. $250. Marijuana.gun,etc. 1 2 i 3 4 OTHER REMARKS: Failing to comply With repairs of unsafe structure II X i SIGNATURE OF COMPLAINANT DEFENDANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION — Complete data below if known. j DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH + SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER SEX RACE HEIGHT WEIGHT EYES HAIR OCCUPATION EMPLOYERISCHOOL MOTHER'S NAME(MAIDEN) FATHER'S NAME DGCR2(3188) ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 123.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES 123.1 Inspection: The building official immediately upon being informed by report or otherwise that a building or other structure or anything attached thereto or connected therewith is dangerous to life or limb or that any building in that city or town is unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, shall inspect the same; and he shall forthwith in writing notify the owner to remove it or make it safe if it appears to him to be dangerous, or to make it secure if it is unused, uninhabited or abandoned and open to the weather. If it appears that such structure would be especially unsafe in case of fire, it shall be deemed dangerous within the meaning hereof, and the building official may affix in a conspicuous place upon its exterior walls a notice of its dangerous condition, which shall not be removed or defaced without authority from him. 123.2 Removal or making structure safe: Any person so notified shall be allowed until twelve o'clock noon of the day following the service of the notice in which to begin to remove such building or structure or make it safe, or to make it secure, and he shall employ sufficient labor speedily to make it safe or remove it or to make it secure; but if the public safety so requires and if the mayor or selectmen so order, the building official may immediately enter upon the premises with the necessary workmen and assistants and cause such unsafe structure to be made safe or demolished without delay and a proper fence put up for the protection of passersby, or to be made secure. SECTION 124.0 EMERGENCY MEASURES 124.1 Failure to remove or make structure safe, survey board, survey report: If an owner of such unsafe structure refuses or neglects to comply with the requirements of such notice within the specified time limit, and such structure is not made safe or taken down as ordered therein, a careful survey of the premises shall be made by a board consisting; in a city, of a city engineer, the head of the fire department, as such term is defined in Section 1 of Chapter 148 of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated, as amended, and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official; and, in a town, of a surveyor, the head of the fire department and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official. In the absence of any of the above officers or individuals, the mayor or selectmen shall designate one or more officers or other suitable persons in place of the officers so named as members of said board. A written report of such survey shall be made, and a copy thereof served on such owner. 124.2 Removal of dangerous or abandoned structures: If such survey report as outlined in Section 124.1 declares such structure to be dangerous or to be unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, and if the owner continues such refusal or neglect, the building official shall cause it to be made safe or taken 780 CMR - Fifth Edition 1-25 Cite Of Salem, 41a!5garbugett,5 , 2s Public Propertp Department �3uilbing Department ®ne.*aletn Oreen (97S) 745-9595 Ost. 380 Peter Strout Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer September 13, 1999 Hobbs Endeavor Corp. 34 Rockland Street Swampscott, Ma. 01907 Frank D. DeFalco P.E.,Pls., Ph.D. In response to your letter dated September 7, 1999 regarding 45-69 Lafayette Street "Laundry Building". I am issuing you this approval letter to start surveying and making the building safe immediately. Due to the current ownership litigation, the City of Salem will make payment for these temporary repairs, pursuant to 780 CMR, Section 121.0 Unsafe structures, this project is considered an emergency. Sincerely, 12� Peter Strout Building Inspector Y HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consulmna in the Engineering Sciences 34 Roeldand Sneer.Sw rnpecoct.MA 01907 781.581.2454 10 September 1999 Building Department City of Salem, MA re: Dangerous Conditions at Deteriorated Facade 45-69 Lafayette St. Salem, MA 01970 attention: Peter Strout, Inspector of Buildings, Director of Public Property Gentlemefi: Pursuant to your request, we propose to render services in connection with the facade. Our services will consist of the following: 1. Furnish structural drawings and specifications for a temporary system of structural steel restraint to safely secure in-place the building's dislodged parapet and upper-leve( areas of wall brick as necessary to remove the present hazard; 2. Install the above-designed system on all three building elevations. The restraint system will be temporary and will require periodic inspection and maintenance. Our fee for these services will be $72,000. We will begin design immediately upon your notice to proceed and begin installation about two weeks thereafter. Thank-you for the opportunity to submit this fee-proposal. Very truly, The above is understo dad accepted. HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION by: title: 7� ^� date: ///So � William Loring Hobbs President HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street.Swampscott,MA 01907 181.581.2454 7 September 1999 REPORT of FIELD INSPECTION to: Peter Strout Inspector of Buildings Director of Public Property Building Department, City of Salem from: William Loring Hobbs re: Dangerous Conditions at Deteriorated Facade (former) Laundry Building 45-69 Lafayette St., Salem, MA This report confirms our assessment of certain conditions regarding the facade. It is based upon the visual inspection the writer made today with Mr. Strout. The roof parapet is displaced outward off the roof several inches and is tilted markedly out-of- plumb. This occurs all along the Lafayette and Derby street parapet elevations. On all three street elevations, areas of upper-level brick have been forced outward and have neither adequate support or attachment to the building. These conditions are not just visually alarming but show that large sections of parapet or areas of wall brick could fall at any time. This could be triggered by vehicular traffic, heavy rain, ice or other. The scaffolding and timber structure now in place are inadequate to protect against such mass and do not address all the danger areas. We consider these conditions to be an immediate hazard which could result in injury or death. HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 November 1999 City of Salem Public Property Department Building Department Re: Emergency Repairs to Laundry Building 45-69 Lafayette St., Salem, MA Attention: Peter Strout, Building Commissioner Billing for services rendered, Furnishing of drawings & specifications for temporary repairs, Installation of the temporary repairs, As per our agreement of 10 September 1999, $72,000. Less initial payment, 35,000. Additional work, see `DOCUMENTATION of Additional Work' + 23,600. Due $60,600. Thank-you. A-X^' Federal I.D. no. 04-29999-06 «�� iiayrt HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 November 1999 DOCUMENTATION.of Additional Work—Laundry Building To: Peter Strout, Inspector of Buildings, Director of Public Property Building Department, City of Salem From: William Loring Hobbs, President This memo and the attached photos and cost sheet document the additional work we performed. As we discussed, this work was required to remove the existing hazards and make the sidewalk areas safe. As you know, the work addressed field conditions which were not visually-apparent. Item numbers correspond to the attached numbered photos. 1. Parapet removal—About 150' of parapet was found to be so deteriorated that it could not be clamped securely to the building and was therefore removed. The metal flashing at its base was sealed and mechanically fastened, $3,600. 2. Pinning of cast-stone motifs—We found that the motifs had no connectors to the building frame and were in danger of falling. This omission contributed to the former hazardous conditions. We added 98 threaded-rod pins which were epoxy-grouted in holes drilled into the concrete frame behind it, $9,200. 3. Pilaster stabilization—At three areas of the Lafayette St. elevation, physical sounding indicated that the areas were in danger of falling. We secured these areas, $2,400. 4. Corner removal—This area was so badly deteriorated that we removed not only the parapet but the motifs and an area of unsound brick below it. We hired a roofer to waterproof this area, $1,800. 5. Window enclosure& added lintel—We enclosed a window which was in danger of falling and added a temporary lintel below deteriorated and dislodged concrete over an entry, $1,800. 6. Metal cornice—A section of metal cornice was found unsecured and ready to fall. We secured it, $600. Access for above, Shaughnessy Crane Service, Inc., $3,800 Total, $23,600. l. , ��5, li nul I i ®Sli n 1!@�" � V4, I O ' llltl; rr rrra rrr rra 'r11� L ' N rt • M-11111.1 NOWa:rrt rra r r f r rr^ ,,yyy /l, �, ;jl f At r ! �i .tea• a F: �+rl'�1'a�'(N/1��(/,�`,•.��i�f{� �'' ,`,�' ' �'af z�7�r 11�, er F,•, � { I �� ' �� -� i A , r ,�, �: � yp rh ,A � I � i � � + R �3 �` "' .* ' � � %� �� ..' , j , � Y1 � I b� i Y � � h( �• �„ Ay � . } � it � e Y ;{�i �; U. t � �.. �. /'' ,; _ �� i-, . �� . d + .� Y �i o f'a ,1 , • 4 ��• 1 sc P�•f• ¢, lot r i r �IJ d IA H F r VF 4 �µ v,' . 44a . r q N. lis �` .�� , >a— �',,,, � �_- � � h �� .� � � � ;��,��F� � � �+�. n �°' � � �� "' - e{ ��, t 5 �� w w i �N ` sp 1 v '�� I qui ,;:�� Y , 1 � v;,' „�'`�¢ e�� 411 ie � �u�. � � �Aj Vv1 y1 �h�t:k . � ��Y`. M �:� _ a �.��:, 5£��' r3 � a � ?, f- � a f e e �' � t ..o • / � - i moi/ � � � �� n J ---" n �p S �, A A ,. � � 9 c� J' Y1 � 5' �0 n n E. 4 Otu of Salem, Aussar4usetts public Vrnpertg Department iguilhing Department cone t§aIrm Qireen 500-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property _ _ __ Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer November 13 , 1996 Spectrum C 1 Realty Trust C. E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: 69 Lafayette Street Dear Mr . Scrymgeour : This office first notified you on December 6 , 1993 of possible structural problems at the above mentioned location. This observation was confirmed by a structural engineer that you hired, and scaffolding was erected to protect pedestrian traffic while the structural engineer took a closer look at the damage and for while repairs were in progress . To this date no repairs have been made, no contact by you or your office has been make notifying this office of possible starting dates for repairs and time just marches on, and no progress is made on structural repairs . This office is now very concerned of the entire parapet wall around the entire building roof line . This office needs you to contact a structural engineer to conduct an inspection of the entire roof line to assure this department that there is no danger in allowing continued use of sidewalks at the perimeter of the building on Lafayette, Derby and Central Streets . This office feels that we have an unsafe situation at this location and will stop all pedestrian use of sidewalks around the perimeter of the building within fifteen ( 15 ) days if we do not receive a written report from an engineer stating that the building roof structure a parapet wall are safe to allow continued use of the sidewalks . Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Robert LeDoux Councillor Paskowski , Ward 1 DEC, 24. 1998 12 'OPM NO. 5517 P. l BETA Engineering, Inc. Engineers • Scientists • Planners 24 December, 1998 Mr,Peter K. Strout, Building Inspector Department of Public Properties City of Salem One Salem Green Salem,MA 01970 By FAR: 978-740-9846 Re: UST Investigation Old Salem Laundry Building 51-71 Lafayette Street Salem,Massachusetts Dear Peter: Based on my recent conversations with you and our visit together to the above referenced property("Site"), we have prepared the following scope of work for a UST investigation ("Investigation"). The purpose of this Investigation is to determine,to the extent possible within the proposed scope of work, the location, size and contents of any and all USTs on the Site. To this end,BETA proposes the following program: 1. Review of public records for evidence pertaining to the existence of USTs on the Site. 2. Reconnaissance of the Site for evidence pertaining to the existence of USTs on the Site. Including one day of Site investigation for a BETA field engineer with magnetometer and PID, and a two man labor Crew(OSHA Hazwoper and Confined Space certified). Laboratory analysis of UST contents not included. 3. Generation of a letter report detailing the findings and a Site plan showing features of interest. Including recommendations for the next step in meeting compliance with applicable regulations. SCHEDULE BETA will initiate work on this project immediately upon authorization and can deliver the letter report and plan within 15 business days. 6 Blackstone Volley Place Lincoln,Rl 02865 401.333.2382 tax:401.833-9225 email: BETA®BETA•engcem 1420 Providence Highway(Rie.1) Norwood,MA 02062 781.255.1982 fax;781255.1974 email:BETA®BETA-eng.com DEC. 24. 1998 12 :31FiC NO, 6617 P. 2 Pagc 2 PROJECT COSTS The fee for the above scope of work will be$2740.00,payable to BETA Engineering, Inc. We apprcciate the opportunity to provide this proposal to you and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you on this issue, If you approve of this work and would like us to get started as soon as possible please sign below and return to us. Please call me any time if you have any questions at(401) 333-2382. Very truly yours, BETA Engineeting,Inc. Mi F. Geisser,PE, RLS, LSP Senior Project Manager Approved; City of Salem, Department of Public Properties By Date: Authorized Representative 6323.DOC NEES CdI1p ies Massachusetts Electric Narragansett Electric Granite State Electric Nantucket Electric June 29, 1999 CITY OF SALEM c/o PETER STROUT 1 SALEM GREEN SALEM MA 01978 RE: 07105-09840-01 59 Lafayette St Salem, MA 01970 To Whom It May Concern: I, Peter Strout from City Of Salem,will accept full responsibility for billing in the amount of $1796.69,from the above service address which is/was in the name of Rerai Corporation. I further agree to pa' Signature: Social Security Number:- Date: FIGUEO 6/29/99 12:07 Customer Service Center Massachusetts Electric Phone:88&211-1 ill emaih masselectric@neesneLcom 55 Rearfoot Road Narragansett Electric Phone:800-264-9900 e-mail:elecserv@neesnetcom Northborough,MA 01532-1555 Granite State Electric Phone:800468-6473 e-mail:gmnstelectric@neesneLcom Fax:508-3574655 Nantucket Electric Phone:888444-6326 e-mail:nanmcket@neesnet-coni HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 November 1999 City of Salem Public Property Department Building Department Re: Emergency Repairs to Rear Wall of Laundry Building 45-69 Lafayette St., Salem, MA Attention: Peter Strout, Building Commissioner Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, we propose to render services in connection with the rear wall of the building. Our services will consist of the following: 1. Furnish structural drawings for a temporary system of timber supports to prevent deteriorated concrete at the rear wall from falling to the roof below it; 2. Install the above-designed system on the rear wall; 3. Observe the work in-progress and verify its correct installation. Our fee for these services will not exceed $40,000. We will begin work upon your notice to proceed and expect the work to be complete 3 to 5 weeks thereafter. Thank-you for the opportunity to submit this fee proposal. Very truly, HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION The above is accepte By: Title: William Loring Hobbs Date: President HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 November 1999 REPORT of FIELD INSPECTION To: Peter Strout, Inspector of Buildings, Director of Public Property Building Department, City of Salem From: William Loring Hobbs, President Nrc� Re: Dangerous Conditions at Rear Wall—(former) Laundry Building, 45-69 Lafayette St. This note confirms and documents the conditions we both saw. Inspector Tom St.Pierre was also present. The lower section of all the reinforced-concrete spandrel beams at the back wall are vgM badly spalled and cracked away from their main section. Many of the fragments likely to break free and fall have weights of 100. lb. to 500. lb. or more. Some of the pieces are remaining in place only because the window frame below them is providing support. Many of the window frames are bowed greatly because of this burden. Any water in the open crack voids will expand upon freezing and the expansive forces will eventually push the spalled pieces free. The area directly below this deterioration is a one-level structure; it is occupied and has a very lightweight type of roof system. The wall condition is an immediate hazard which could result in injury or death. As we discussed,temporary timber lintels with plywood retainer faces could be installed over each of the opening areas. It would be similar to that we installed over the Central St. entry. Access is difficult. It would cost $35,000. to $40,000. to remove the hazard. attached: Photos 1,2,3 3I -r L 3 r •e erar vrA l/ AF ' rAWn ® J , F r � r 00 F10W a 4ir�hlf9r V ,5 r� j / yrs `e S17.qv n� rr Via, �°e i X11 yu�a� qll 9ri�,/q � � if IY` •„d ,r1 lu� a' �! a �� dr n17 il�� . • ��gtY q r L✓, <'' ,• ,-4t is u .Ifs IIs l rit 4 Robert M. Rumpf & Associates consulting structural-civil engineers 101 Derby Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (508) 745-6596 (508)745-6596 fax January 6, 1997 n y Mr. Leo Tremblay a Building Inspector-City of Salem o =' One Salem Green Salem,MA 01960 u c� C9 G3 m mit c Q st REPORT re: Former Salem Laundry Building ct� Lafayetti Street&Derby Street Salem,MA This is our report on the condition of the subject building's exterior condition; same is intended to indicate conditions which require immediate attention only. A larger,more detailed report-together with drawings, designs, and specifications - has been partially prepared and can be provided later, after initial remedial work has been completed. It is our opinion that there is an immediate danger to the public due to the likelihood of falling fragments of masonry. In addition, there is a real possibility that entire masonry sections will collapse as the facade brickwork continues to deteriorate, steel lintels rot, and freeze-thaw cycles further undermine the exterior structural integrity. We expect that the permanent rehabilitation of the building's exterior will be a major project (estimated to exceed$500K). The remedial work required should be executed in warmer weather without danger offreezing cementitious materials or creating hazardous working conditions .for construction personnel. Therefore, we recommend the protection of sidewalks at the perimeter until such time that permanent repairs can be safelyperformed and afforded. All sidewalk areas on Lafayette Street and Derby Street elevations should be either barricaded from pedestrian trade or protected where circulation, entry, and egress are required for the building's occupants. The method of sidewalk protection we suggest is similar to the our previous recommendations: pipe staging and planking; same can be used for masonry rehabilitation operations later. After these temporary protection measures have been completed,we recommend regular periodic inspections of the building exterior until such time as permanent repairs can be made. Zr pf Project Manager Robert M.Rumpf&Associates i CITY OF SALEM - MASSACHUSETTS ROBERT A. LEDOUX Legal Department JOHN D. KEENAN City Solicitor 93 Washington Street Assistant City Solicitor 508-741-2111 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 508-745-7710 March 27, 1997 Jacqueline Voss Lees, Esq. Law Office of Carl Goodman 17 Front Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 RE: Commonwealth v Scrymg our "Salem Laundry Building" Dear Attorney Lees: I just wanted to follow up for a progress report on the above captioned property - especially now that we're getting into a better season for doing repair work. It appears to me that work has either slowed or stopped at this time; Mr: Rumpf had stated that the area most in need was that around the Lafayette and Derby Street corner (Engine House) which appears to have been protected. His report, however, also indicates concerns along all sidewalk areas of those same streets. If work is complete at this time, Inspector Tremblay would like a follow up report by Mr. Rumpf indicating that the temporary repairs have adequately addressed his safety concerns of his January 6, 1997 Report. If work on the temporary repairs is not yet complete, please advise as to plans for completion - specifically a time line. Lastly, as spring is finally here, please advise as to plans, if any, for permanent rehabilitation and a schedule of regular periodic inspections until such a time that the work can be completed - also as recommended in the Rumpf Report. Your anticipated continued cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Ve4y bpst �e/gards, Joq V. Keenan, Esq. JC JDK/ds - cc. Leo Tremblay, Building Inspector David Shea, Mayor's Office € ;�vy � 'h Robert M. Rumpf_& Associates a X` structural-civil consulting engineers . ssr s 3# ..� ry e� n �, >.•... c 'X-,:q- .: 101 Derby Street, :...� •4<. � �,y�y �- .�.�a" '� 4•Ld�� .: '- Salem,Massachusetts 01970 'Q% e ,. (508)744-7200 (508)7444661 fax \Q L Is� l� e µ � November 25 1996 Mr.Leo Tremblay - r3';r:"' Building Inspecto7 • • City of Salami Salem,MAq. 01970 rig aGr; a^ --by 1and= ' yz Re: Former Salem Laundry Building y a - Regmrement for Structural Inspection Will" ::," ;� =y . Dear Mr.Tremblay: We are in receipt of a copy of your letter to Mr. C.E. Scrymgeour and Spectrum 21 Realty Trust, dated November 13, 1996. We hereby inform you that Mr. Scrymgeour has retained this firm to review the exterior structural condition of the building and make recommendations for its repair where required. Furthermore, as we have discussed recently, we are scheduling a bucket truck (on or before December 15, 1996) to allow us to closely inspect the masonry, parapets, lintels, windows, and related components which may show some deterioration as you have indicated. Once same inspection is complete,we will provide you with a copy of our findings. At that time, we will instruct the Owner to repair any part of the building which may pose an immediate threat to occupants or surrounding areas. Due to winter weather conditions, we anticipate that some less urgent renovations shall be scheduled for the spring. We shall advise you of the bucket truck date* and seek permits for same next week. In the meantime,if you require additional information,please advise. ' R , R.Eric R f ' Project Manager =i - •- We understand that you would like to join us for some of the field inspection; we will consult you for an appropriate time. HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 November 1999 City of Salem Public Property Department Building Department Re: Emergency Repairs to Laundry Building 45-69 Lafayette St., Salem, MA Attention: Peter Strout, Building Commissioner Billing for services rendered, Furnishing of drawings & specifications for temporary repairs, Installation of the temporary repairs, As per our agreement of 10 September 1999, $72,000. Less initial payment, 35,000. Additional work, see `DOCUMENTATION of Additional Work' + 23,600. Due $60,600. Thank-you. h Federal I.D. no. 04-29999-06 /Yr HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 November 1999 DOCUMENTATION of Additional Work—Laundry Building To: Peter Strout, Inspector of Buildings, Director of Public Property Building Department, City of Salem From: William Loring Hobbs, President This memo and the attached photos and cost sheet document the additional work we performed. As we discussed, this work was required to remove the existing hazards and make the sidewalk areas safe. As you know, the work addressed field conditions which were not visually-apparent. Item numbers correspond to the attached numbered photos. 1. Parapet removal—About 150' of parapet was found to be so deteriorated that it could not be clamped securely to the building and was therefore removed. The metal flashing at its base was sealed and mechanically fastened, $3,600. 2. Pinning of cast-stone motifs—We found that the motifs had no connectors to the building frame and were in danger of falling. This omission contributed to the former hazardous conditions. We added 98 threaded-rod pins which were epoxy-grouted in holes drilled into the concrete frame behind it, $9,200. 3. Pilaster stabilization—At three areas of the Lafayette St. elevation, physical sounding indicated that the areas were in danger of falling. We secured these areas, $2,400. 4. Corner removal—This area was so badly deteriorated that we removed not only the parapet but the motifs and an area of unsound brick below it. We hired a roofer to waterproof this area, $1,800. 5. Window enclosure &added lintel—We enclosed a window which was in danger of falling and added a temporary lintel below deteriorated and dislodged concrete over an entry, $1,800. 6. Metal cornice—A section of metal cornice was found unsecured and ready to fall. We secured it, $600. Access for above, Shaughnessy Crane Service, Inc., $3,800 Total, $23,600. o; lie 1 0. 1 dun r I �„U � w !_! Innlli 111! _'I � p. �� Pj�+ ¶ .h x0111 S li' I I 1 ! ! r . � , �'! ' m'� �' AR&� �k\ \� A • \ » . _ . . . . � t � / NO \\/ ƒk � ' , \ p © . . • i �r { I �r t p o II 1 • a /Ie fee P�•fe ¢ , P 111h, ' 1 r \ Tmat r r� HH :r ��. .0 Ltd ® lol- c � l h , B.s 1. �i� ƒ^° LV ` 2 � 0 f2 � � F � } w � n � ` > + } a t � � . � . , . n � : Citp of *afem, 41aggacbuatt! 3public Aropertp Mepartment �3uilbing Mepartment (One gpalem Oreen (978) 745-9595 Cxt. 380 Peter Strout Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings COPY Zoning Enforcement Officer [►�" August 24, 2000 RERAI ATTN: Eric Rumph 45 Lafayette Street Salem, Ma. 01970 Dear Mr. Rumph: This department has received a City of Salem Fire Department violation report dated August 22, 2000. Two issues are serious enough to warrant immediate action. 1. The storage of combustible materials in the garage area must be stored in proper steel file cabinets. 2. Vehicles are not to be stored inside the garage area. 3. The Fire Department does not have keys to access the building. This department will Install a knox box in the next week. At that time the tenants will need to provide the Fire Department will be the only ones able to access the knox box. Please contact this office within seven (7) days upon receipt of this letter to discuss this matter. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. XPeerout Building Commissioner Citp of *alem, A1ag5acbugett!9 t Aublit Aropertp Mrpartment > �3uilbing Mepartment One Rpalem Oreen (978) 745-9595(ext. 380 Peter Strout Director of Public Property S ®PY Inspector of Buildings (�`p' Zoning Enforcement Officer August 24, 2000 To All Tenants of the Salem Laundry Building Please be advised the City of Salem will be installing a knox box on the Laundry Building in the next week. A knox box is a key safe that allows only the Salem Fire Department access to tenants spaces. After the knox box is installed, the Fire Prevention Officer will require keys, properly identified for your space to be placed in the knox box. If you have any questions, please contact either this office or Fire Prevention Office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, /Peter t Building Commissioner cc: Joe Walsh Councillor LaCava CCitp of *alem, Iflam5acbuatto Public Propertp Department 3guilbing Department One*alem green (978) 745-9595(Ext. 380 Peter Strout Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer March 26, 1999 Scott Grover 222 Essex Street Salem, Ma. 01970 RE: 55 Lafayette Street Dear Mr. Grover: The following problems exist with the property known as the "Salem Laundry Building", 55 Lafayette Street. 1. Extensive structural repairs are needed on the entire envelope of the building. 2. All exterior openings need replacement i.e., windows, doors and storefront. 3. Serious environmental problems exist due to underground oil, gas and chemical tanks. 4. The entire building should be inspected and brought up to current codes relative to Exit signs and emergency lights. 5. All other items noted by the Fire Department and Electrical Departments. Sincerely, Peter Strout Inspector of•Buildings � t i•.r r>`r• r.'��, s• s +� ♦a '�t2� 1v•:. 4 i'� f�. � tvv itr ,jK^pt�s31 1t 17�iG'b�Jk h .. � .• � t ,F� �, ^ 7t � f��t•s I�;11$.(�l�k�. t1(y�.I}� ,�F��•$.7�.,+�s� � 2 i r^ q.l 9; .r �, a i:♦ is .. Serf�S ,S.r.y . (t , y W - t t ♦f , v - ' • e ' 1 1 FLAMMABLE PERMIT RECORD ADDRESS 55 Lafayette Street )5=)bv= X9* Salinii ZatYYidry .�.',. LICENSE ! ISSUEDI �':( DATE OR PERMIT NAME,TYPE and DATA By �,,IjXPIRES SEE OTHER SIDE Form 61 i. L . ) )�� Ii 11� . r l5fprr N/ 1 a, q . .J 117i J .t•, i fr ��. 1t' ! f • f ! . 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HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 10 September 1999 MEMORANDUM of agreement...' to: Peter Strout Inspector of Buildings Director of Public Property Building Department, City of Salem from: William Loring Hobbs t� re: Dangerous Conditions at Deteriorated Facade (former)Laundry Building 45-69 Lafayette St., Salem,MA This note confirms and records our mutual understanding of certain conditions associated with our recent agreement of 10 September 1999, as follows: 1. Our scope of service is based upon the visually-apparent distress which we both observed on 7 September 1999; there may be other hidden defects which require attention to protect the public. Based upon our experience with similar projects,we believe you should budget an additional 10% contingency for field conditions not visible at this time; 2. The restraint system is temporary in that it will require periodic inspection and sometimes maintenance to keep it effective. As you are aware, the forces which dislodged the parapet and brick-wall areas will still continue to act. The required inspection and maintenance is not included in our present scope of work. We will not be able to determine the extent required until we complete the design, although we anticipate a monthly inspection including the reading of crack monitors; 3. We understand that the construction work is not subject to the Bacon-Davis Act (prevailing- wage); 4. We are not liable for any deaths, injuries or property damage which may occur from existing conditions which we are to address, but occur before we address them; or for those that result from conditions we are not to address, and are unrelated to us, but such damages occur while we are performing our work. We understand that you will name us as the City's additional-insured against any such claims; 5.Our work requires penetration of the roof and walls; we will waterproof our penetrations, but will not be responsible for loss of roof warranty or any water egress problems which may otherwise occur; 6. The City will provide us with use of the parking-space areas along the building as we require for our work, and without fee;this includes the garage-door access area of the building; 7. You will pay us $36,000. within 7 days of your notice to proceed and the remainder of our fee, including any fees for additional services, within 7 days of completion. Should there be any question or dispute about the extent of our service, we will abide by the decision of Mr. Strout. HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 November 1999 MEMORANDUM—Laundry Building To: Peter Strout, Inspector of Buildings, Director of Public Property Building Department, City of Salem From: William Loring Hobbs, President �cJ�✓ This note confirms our recent conversation. As you know, we had made an agreement with Eric Rumpf for him to remove the wooden canopy. We had done this because he told us the canopy belonged to him and he wanted the material for salvage. He started to remove the canopy but has defaulted on his agreement with us and stopped with little done. I suspect he found out much of the timber was decayed and worth little, as we had told him was our belief. He also stated that the canopy could be useful when permanent repairs are made. As you directed, we will continue and remove the canopy. The rest of the work is done. HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Consultants in the Engineering Sciences 34 Rockland Street,Swampscott,MA 01907 781.581.2454 23 December 1999 City of Salem Public Property Department Building Department Re: Emergency Repairs to Laundry Building, Part 2—Rear Wall 45-69 Lafayette St., Salem, MA Attention: Peter Strout, Building Commissioner Billing for services rendered, Furnishing of drawings & specifications for temporary repairs, Installation of the temporary repairs, As per our agreement of 23 November 1999, Due $40,000. Thank-you. Federal I.D. no. 04-29999-06 Hobbs Endeavour Coro 976-744-4646 12/20/01 10:03F P.001 HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION Conndtnna in the Engimating Sdenees .74 Rnck1wJ Sbceq Su mpmneq MA 01907 781.581.2454 20 December 2001 City of Salem Public Property Department Building Department Re: Existing Temporary Repairs to Laundry Building 45-69 Lafayette St., Salem, MA Attention: Peter Strout, Building Commissioner Gentlemen: As you know, we installed an emergency and temporary restraint system to the wails of the building to protect the public liom falling masonry. The system has been in place almost two years while the forces which originally dislodged the parapet and brick-wall areas have continued to act. The system was intended to service for one year but has now serviced through two winters without inspection. We are concerned that the system may no longer be adequate,or that further deterioration has occurred. Either of these conditions create an immediate hazard which could cause injury or death. If these conditions exist, large sections of parapet or areas of brick could fall. This could be triggered by vehicular traffic,heavy rain,ice or other. We observe that there is some demolition activity at the building and have heard oiMand that the demolition of the chimney may occur soon. This type of activity could initiate some masonry to fall. We have discussed this with you and this letter records and confirms the existing conditions and our discussion: If you have any questions or require clarification pleasecoaltact us. Very truly, HOBBS ENDEAVOUR CORPORATION William Loring Hobbs President cu.rid Citg of "'5ttlem, His ttrlflt5P 1` a f ' t =� uhlit♦Pryoyergign}�PN ep�uy dmerd Richard T. McIntosh 1 Salem Green January 20,1984 745-0213 Salem Laundry Re: 3rd floor occupancy c/o John Hooper 71 Lafayetta Street SAlem,Ma 01970 Dear Mr. Hooper: An inspection of the 3rd floor rear at your Building, revealed the following deficiencies. 1. Loose, Scaly, missing sections of cement above the windows (there are exposed Re Rods.) 2. Severe structural crack on the exterior of the Lafayette Street side of the building. 3. The existence of a black asphaltum material left behind on several posts, beams and ceilings (when the cold storage area was dismantled). This poses a potential flash fire hazard and must be removed. I will ask the Fire Marshall to check this out. 4. The area of the former cold storage locker is not now protected by sprinklers and should be. You are required to take the action that is necessary-to rectify- these structural problems and Fire Safety Hazards. Please contact this Department of your intentions relating to these matters. V y truly yours RTM:mo' s Richard T. McIntosh Inspector of Buildings cc: Fire Marshall Charles E. Scrymgeour Robert M. Rumpf & Associates Structural Consulting Engineers 101 Derby Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (508)744-7200 (508)745-6596 (508)740-9161 fax January 91 1995 Mr. Leo Tremblay Building Inspector One Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts 01970 REPORT re: 45 -69 Lafayette Street (formerly SalemLaundry Suddin'g) Salem Massachusetts r for: Opinion of Structural Condition of Streetside Facade We have inspected the Lafayette Street elevation of the subject building. The upper portion of the brick masonry and concrete masonry buildings are cracking and spat ing while the some lintels and parapets are failing. We believe that these problems are superficial and do not threaten the structure (other than the facade). For the safety of pedestrians, we recommend the installation of pipe scaffolding -fitted with plank and plywood barriers - along the sidewalk temporarily until such time that permanent, remedial work can be designed and construction performed. We shall visit the site after the scaffolding has been installed and begin our close inspection shortly thereafter. We expect that design shall be completed in time for construction to com- mence in the spring. If you have any questions,please advise. Respectfully submitted, � o Robert M. Rumpf, P.E. trJ a s Robert M. Rumpf&Associates oY O ~ wq eyc�.ev 1� �OOj�voa PPS R. ERIC RUMPF � Cameron & Rumpf � �' Architecture, Engineering, & Construction �� Box 8433 l Salem,sos c achuiio®01971 "' (508)740-9161 fax CITY pf StLIV cDithSS. December 28, 1994 PROPOSAL TO: Mr. Chuck Scrymgeour Spectrum 21 Realty Trust RE: Exterior Building-Rehabilitation L.45 9 Lafayette Street Salem,MA WE SHALL PROVIDE: - Measurement and visual survey of the building exterior: adequate to pre- pare as-built drawings and annotations pertinent to present condition; - Report of'existing condition and temporary safety recommendations: submit to Owner for approval -followed by submission to local Building Inspec- tor(stamped by Professional Engineer); - Scaffolding and erecting labor as required to protect public property: along Lafayette Street with plank and plywood above sidewalk (approximately 40 feet high); - Close-range inspection of building exterior from scaffolding; documentation of deteriorating conditions; preparation of recommendations, .drawings, and specifications as required for proposed permanent, remedial con- struction work. We will devise a report for presentation to the Owner, Building Inspector, and bidding contractor(s) for rehabilitation in the Spring of 1995; (The successful bidding contractor- awarded the perman- ent, remedial construction contract - shall use same scaffold until his work is completed); - Dismantling, removal and trucking of scaffolding away from site after remedial construction has been completed (approximately Spring of 199.5); page one of two continue- next page s. DEPT.f December 28, PROPOSAL" 3 5fi F11 `9q TO: Mr.Chuck Scrymgeour RECEiVEo Spectrum 21 Realty Trust Ci TY OF SALEM,MASS RE: Exterior Building Rehabilitation 4569 Lafayette Street Supervision and coordination of trades and designers; communication with the City of Salem: obtaining permits and bonds while fees for same shall be paid by the Owner; FOR THE PRICE QUOTATION SPECIFIED - DUE IN PAYMENTS - PER MUTUALLY AGREED SCHEDULE (see Exhibit A). R tfully sub itte \ ACCEPTED: R. Eric Rumpf Spectrum ealty Trust- date page two of two wq.-,Pnry,cs Robert M. Rumpf& Associates structural-civil consulting engineers ` �N 101 Derby Street Salem,Massachusetts 01970 W (508)744-7200 � \© � ,y� y�� rZ' (508)744-4661 fax 4 �E CV- November 25, 1996 Mr.Leo Tremblay Building Inspector City of Salem Salem,MA 01970 --by hand-- Re: Former Salem Laundry Building Requirement for Structural Inspection Dear Mr. Tremblay: We are in receipt of a copy of your letter to Mr. C.E. Scrymgeour and Spectrum 21 Realty Trust, dated November 13, 1996. We hereby inform you that Mr. Scrymgeour has retained this firm to review the exterior structural condition of the building and make recommendations for its repair where required. Furthermore, as we have discussed recently, we are scheduling a bucket truck (on or before December 15, 1996) to allow us to closely inspect the masonry, parapets, lintels, windows, and related components which may show some deterioration as you have indicated. Once same inspection is complete, we will provide you with a copy of our findings. At that time, we will instruct the Owner to repair any part of the building which may pose an immediate threat to occupants or surrounding areas. Due to winter weather conditions, we anticipate that some less urgent renovations shall be scheduled for the spring. We shall advise you of the bucket truck date* and seek permits for same next week. In the meantime, if you require additional information,please advise. R , RZEr1cRu Project Manager *- We understand that you would like to join us for some of the field inspection; we will consult you for an appropriate time. Robert M. Rumpf & Associates consulting structural- civil engineers 101 Derby Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (508)745-6596 (508)745-6596 fax zo January 6, 1997 9 _" Mr.Leo Tremblay Building Inspector-City of Salem One Salem Green c c9 y Salem,MA 01960 = r� -'rLOi REPORT = :1 re: Former Salem Laundry Building Lafayette Street&Derby Street Salem,MA This is our report on the condition of the subject building's exterior condition; same is intended to indicate conditions which require immediate attention only.A larger,more detailed report-together with drawings, designs, and specifications - has been partially prepared and can be provided later, after initial remedial work has been completed. It is our opinion that there is an immediate danger to the public due to the likelihood of falling fragments of masonry. In addition, there is a real possibility that entire masonry sections will collapse as the facade brickwork continues to deteriorate, steel lintels rot, and freeze-thaw cycles further undermine the exterior structural integrity. We expect that the permanent rehabilitation of the building's exterior will be a major project (estimated to exceed S500K). The remedial work required should be executed in warmer weather without danger of freezing cementitious materials or creating hazardous working conditions for construction personnel. Therefore, we recommend the protection of sidewalks at the perimeter until such time that permanent repairs can be safely performed and afforded All sidewalk areas on Lafayette Street and Derby Street elevations should be either barricaded from pedestrian traffic or protected where circulation, entry, and egress are required for the building's occupants. The method of sidewalk protection we suggest is similar to the our previous recommendations: pipe staging and planking; same can be used for masonry rehabilitation operations later. After these temporary protection measures have been completed,we recommend regular periodic inspections of the building exterior until such time as permanent repairs can be made. Zr pf Project Manager Robert M.Rumpf&Associates i 01/16/97 01:09 STRRUH & MEYERS 4 5087445919 NU. 157 D01 To: Leo Tremblay, Building Inspector f Fax 744.5918 FACSIMILE Re: Salem Laundry Bldg. Date: January 16, 1997 Pages: 4, including this cover sheet. Leo: Please find attached fax sent out last Friday after my court appearance regarding the above captioned matter. I also copied in Mr. Tuttle and Dave Shea. From my discussion today with Atty Jackie Lees, it appears that Mr. Scrymgeour has agreed to take the necessary precautions to address the problems in Rumpfs report, She expects to have a specific plan(what exactly is going to be done, when and by whom)for me if not by end of today-by tomorrow's scheduled meeting. Next Court Date:January 24, 1997, 1 certainly expect the work to be done by then, Unrelated: give you a call about"Peabody Block" as soon as I'm brought in the loop. Bob Ledoux has forwarded to me those arraignments we discussed the other day (Mackey etc). I will get out letters on those soon to see if any resolutions can be reached prior to arraignment. Talk to you soon. John From the desk of... John D.Keenan Associate Straub&Meyers 70 Washington Street,suite 370 Selem,MA 01970 ]A5-7710 Fax:745-8110 • 01/16/97 01:09 STRRUB & MEYERS 4 509744591B NO. 157 D02 s CITY OF SALEM - MASSACHUSETTS ROBERTA.LEOOUX Legal Department JOHN D.KEENAN City Soliettor 93 Washington Street Assistant City So6eitar 50&741-2111g sa��as-rrto Salem,Massachusetts 01970 January 10, 1997 VIA FAX & FIRST CLASS MAIL 508-745-9071 Jacqueline Voss Lees, Esq. Law Office of Carl Goodman 17 Front Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 RE: Cn rnonw alt v. Cc=g nr iOSalem Laundry Building" Dear Attorney Lees: I just wanted to confirm in writing our discussion and understanding of today regarding the above captioned property. By receipt this date of Rurnpf&Associates' report, the need for immediate attention to the property is obvious to all parties, To that end, we have scheduled an appointment for next Friday, January 17 at my office (70 Washington Street, Suite 318) at 2:00 p.m. to provide the plan to immediately address the safety Concerns highlighted in the Rumpf report. In my discussions with Inspector Tremblay and Mr. Rumpf, this should be done with various methods of scaffolding along the Lafayette and Derby sides of this block. If we are not informed of immediate action to make this property safe, we will begin the appropriate steps to Shut-down access to the sidewalk along both those streets - the prospect of which is not a pleasant thought but nonetheless warranted under the circumstances. Another issue with this building has also been brought to my attention by Paul Tuttle, the City Electrician. I was not able to reach his office until after our court date today; however, I have confirmed that nothing has been done to address his concerns raised by Massachusetts Electric (copy attached) about two open splices and code violations. 01/16/97 01:10 STRAUB 8 MEYERS + 5087445918 N0. 157 D03 Page Two of Two January 10, 1997 "Salem Laundry Building" Attorney Jacqueline Voss Lees I look forward to your anticipated cooperation in this [natter. If your meeting earlier in the week results in immediate action taken to put up the staging scaffolding, please contact Inspector Tremblay and me. Very best regards, Jo D. Keenan, Esq. JDK/ds cc. Leo Tremblay, Building Inspector t744-5918) Paul Tuttle, City Electrician(745-4638) David Shea, Chief Aide to the Mayor (744-9327) 01/16/97 01:10 STRRUB 8 MEYER.S 4 5087445916 NO. 157 PO4 Robert M. Kumpf & /Associates eonsufting shwefora/-CIWI enyfisesis 101 Derby Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (508)743-6596 (508)7436596 fax January 6,1997 c� A z C Mr.Leo Tremblay c� 1 Building Inspector-City of Salem a x One Salem Green v 'n- C7 Salem,MA 01960 w m ro REPORT r" � �q re: Former Salem Laundry Building N ' Lafayette Street&Derby Street v Salem,MA This is our report on the condition of the subject building's exterior condition; same is intended to indicate conditions which require immediate attention only.A larger,more detailed report-together with drawings,designs, and specifications - has been partially prepared and can be provided lata, after initial remedial work has been completed Kris our opinion that there is an immediate danger to the public due to the likelihood of falling fragments ofmasoruy. In addition, there is a real passibility that entire masonry sections will collapse as the facade brickwork continues to deteriorate, steel lintels ror, and freeze-thaw cycles further undermine the exterior structural integrity. We expect that the permanent rehabilitation of the building's exterior will be a major project (estimated to exceed SSOOK).The remedial work required should be executed in warmer weather without danger offreezing cementitious materiels or creating hazardous working conditions for construction personnel. Therefore, we recommend the protection of sidewalks at the perimeter until such time that permanent repairs can be sgjely performed and afforded, All sidewalk areas on Le joyette Street and Derby Street elevations should be either barricaded from pedestrian trate or,protected where circulation, entry, and egress are required for the building's occupants. The method of sidewalk protection we suggest is similar to the our previous recommendations: pipe staging and planking; same can be used for masonry rehabilitation operations later. After these temporary protection measures have been completed,we recommend regular periodic inspections of the building exterior until such time as permanent repairs can be made. r - 7 R Project Manager Robert M.Rumpf&Associates '�brmrBo�"' CITY OF SALEM - MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM J. LUNDREGAN Legal Department JOHN D.KEENAN City Solicitor Assistant City Solicitor 81 Washington Street 93 Washington Street 15 Church Street Tel:978-741-3888 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Tel:978.744-8500 Fax:978.741-8110 Fax:978-744-0111 April 8, 1998 Law Office of Carl D. Goodman Robert M. Rumpf& Associates Jaqueline Voss Lees, Esq. R. Eric Rumpf 17 Front Street 101 Derby Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3707 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 RE: 69 Lafayette Street Dear Attorney Lees and Mr. Rumpf: Inspector Tremblay has again asked me to inquire about the structural review of the south and southwest walls of the structure—as requested in his letter of January 16, 1998. Additionally, there has not been one periodic inspection as recommended in the structural report of January 6, 1997. As you are well aware, the history of problems with this building date back to at least 1993. Now as we approach spring and summer yet again with increasing pedestrians along these walkways (in addition to reopening of Roosevelt's), there is still much concern for the public safety. These issues must be addressed forthwith. Failure to provide an updated structural report will result in seeking another criminal complaint and/or closing off portions of the walkway. Your immediate attention to this matter would be very much appreciated. Very best regards, l Jo D. Keenan Jdk/kjm Enc. cc. Leo Tremblay, Building Inspector 3 (situ of *alm MassarllusEtts '�• ;'o �uBlir Frnpertg Department iguilbing Mepartment (One dalem (Breen 508-745-9595 IEA. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer May 13 , 1997 John D . Keenan Associate Straub & Meyers 70 Washington St . Suite 318 Salem, Mass . 01970 RE : 69 Lafayette Street Dear Attorney Keenan: Enclosed please find a copy of the letter sent to Mr . Scrymgeour, concerning his property located at 69 Lafayette Street . As the letter states , I would like you to file court proceedings should Mr. Scrymgeour continue to ignore my request to start repairs of the building. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter . Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buil Ings LET: scm cc: Councillor Paskowski , Ward 1 (fqi of *a1Em. Aassar4use#ts jpubtir f ropertg i9epartment �cnoar $ui bing i9epartment (One daltm Green 508-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 5, 1994 Chuck Scrymgeous 318 Derby Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 41 Lafayette street Dear Mr. Scrymgeous: on December 6, 1993 I sent you a letter concerning masonary problems on the above mentioned property. At which time you took some emergency measures to assure the safety of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks. To this date I see no permanent solutions being taken to resolve the problems. Please update me by phone upon receipt of this letter. Failure to do so could result in legal action being taken. Sincerely Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc; David Shea George Ahmed, Ward 1 (nitg of *alem. massttcllusetts public Vmpertq Department Nuflbing Department (Ont Ontem l6reen 500-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer December 6, 1993 Chuck Scrymgeous 318 Derby Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 41 Lafayette Street Dear Mr. Scrymgeous: This office has received a complaint regarding masonary work on Lafayette Street side of building located at 41 Lafayette Street. I have inspected said masonary and do agree with complaint that some emergency work should be taken to prevent fallen brick or block from side of building, Section 123.0 of the Mass State Building Code. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform us of your course of action. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, p Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm Certified Mail # P 921 991 558 91/28/97 01:01 STRAUB & MEYERS + 5087445918 N0.233 P02 r� LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 17 FRONT STmET SAL M, MAssAcmussTrs 01970.3707 Cmm D. CrowmAx (508) 745-6006 JAcQumms Voss LEEV January?A, 1997 John Keenan,Esq. Assistant City Solicitor c/o Straub and Meyers 70 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Commonwealth v. Scrymgeour Dear Attorney Keenan: After returning to my office today,I had an opportunity to speak Mr.Eric Rumpf,who informed me that he had been in the building inspector's office this morning and had shown the building inspector a sketch of what was proposed to be done. Mr.Rumpf informed me that Mr.Tremblay approved what Mr.Rumpf was proposing to do. Therefore,the only issue which remains is actually pinning down a time frame in which the work should be done. As I represented to you in court today, it is my understanding that Mr.Rumpf believes the work can be accomplished on or before February 13,which is a Thursday. I understand that Mr Tremblay works late on Thursday and perhaps that may be an opportune time for Mr.Tremblay to inspect the scaffolding. Hopefully,although I doubt it given the history of this case,the work may be done more expeditiously and the matter will be resolved before the 11th hour. Further, as we had additionally discussed, I will be filing discovery motions as I will need to discover some issues in connection with this matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, V('-"'JAJ6 YC7SS JVIJmsg , actowne.tr cc: Charles Scrymgeour 01/28/97 01:01 STRAUB & MEYERS 4 5087445918 N0.233 D 1 To: Leo Tremblay, Building Inspector Fax A 744-5918 f AGIMI lE Re: Salem Laundry Bldg. Date: January 28, 1997 Pages: 2, including this cover sheet Leo: Please find attached correspondence I received today from Ally Lees. The next court date is Feb 14th. They state they will be able to get done by 13th. If it is done, I will move to dismiss the pending criminal complaint. Talk to you soon. John rrom the desk of... John D.Keenan Associate Straub&Meyers 70 Washfngtoo Street,Sub 918 Salem,MA 01970 746-7710 Fax:745-8110 "LAW OFFICE OF CAD GOODMAN S 17 FRONT SnmET, � � ` e SALEK MA&AcHusaTm 019' 707, t r CART D•_" DMAN (508) 745-6006 Voss Lees• ._ . ":� •.UwAdmfMmCoamacftt JACQUELINE t > November 20, 1996 John D. Keenan, Esq. o :- & Meyers ^g 70 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 f Re: Commonwealth v. Scrymgeour Dear Mr. Keenan: Today, I appeared atthe Salem District Court relative to the above mentioned matter and caused the pre-trial conference to be continued until December 4, 1996 as we had previously discussed. Additionally, my client has informed me that his structural engineer had been in touch with Mr. Tremblay regarding his November 13, 1996 letter. Please discuss this issue with Mr. Tremblay and advise me of his current position, If any relative to the parapet walls. Additionally, I would appreciate it if Mr. Tremblay copies this office on all future correspondence relative to this case so that I may maintain a complete file. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, J QU NE VOSS LEES JVL/hbs cc: Mr. Charles Scrymgeour A,.yu�srw Ufl�l�rmr�r� J NOV 2 ,' 1996 Za in0 WN CARL D. GOODMAN - .RONT STuur , kcxuseTrs 01970-3707 d � (508) 745-6006 tTY� (C Ch (1✓ `l l� ��7 �` •uow�lamcomedv, ber 20, 1996 [¢,G7�— i(v') ✓/ ff �JJ � ; rT��z v✓ilvl , ir c ti rict Court relative to the above mentioned matter continued until December 4, 1996 as we had nt has Informed me that his structural engineer lJ ` garding his November 13, 1996 letter. Please advise me of his current position, if any relative to the parapet walls. Additionally, I would appreciate it if Mr. Tremblay copies this office on all future correspondence relative to this case so that I may maintain a complete file. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, J QUL'NNE VOSS LEES JVUhbs cc: Mr. Charles Scrymgeour /Ihplkeenen.,tr NOV 2 1996 ` Titg of i�ttlPm, massar4usrtts Publir ?Prapertg Department �^^ Nuilbing i9epartment (One #alrm Green 508-745-9595 lExt. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 23 , 1996 Spectrum 21 Realty Trust C . E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE : 45-69 Lafay_ette_Street Dear Mr . Scrymgeour : This office has been more than patient awaiting much needed repairs to begin at the above mentioned property. Would you please inform this office of what is transpiring pertaining to structural repairs to this structure . No permits have been applied for , and it has been almost two ( 2 ) years since the original contact pertaining to the repairs has taken place . Failure to inform this office of conditions relating to the structural repairs , or failure to start structural repairs in the next ten ( 10 ) days will result in legal action being taken against you . Sincerely, z Leo E. Tremblay 1T Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Councillor Paskowski , Ward 1 �� 11 LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN C, Oma' ��, 17 FRONT STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3707 CARL D. GooDMAN (508) 745-6006 JACQUELINE Voss LEES" -Al.Ad,.AW iu C..0 t May 6, 1997 John Keenan, Esq. Z69; f (' �C"bt W"7'k Straub & Meyers A1_',Sor5 yr, Cor an� � 'G� 70 Washington Street pp (,4, & �ctie. l"(,yh(it�ltJi2r G lx'' Salem, MA 01970 ^l, , lar u, -f/,f /, / a, c Re: Scrymgeour/Salem Laundry Building Dear Attorney Keenan: Since my return from vacation, my client has contacted me and it seems more efficient if the building inspector is directly in contact with my client with his concerns and perhaps we can avoid more involvement in this issue. Please ask Mr.Tremblay to contact Mr. Scrymgeour directly. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in that regard. Sincerely, JACQU LIN OSS LEES JVL/msg wlkxnan.11 cc: Charles Scrymgeour CITY OF SALEM - MASSACHUSETTS ROBERTA. LEDOUX Legal Department JOHN D. KEENAN City Solicitor 93 Washington Street Assistant City Solicitor 508-741-2111 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 508-745-7710 March 4, 1997 VIA FAX & FIRST CLASS MAIL 508-745-9071 Jacqueline Voss Lees, Esq. Law Office of Carl Goodman 17 Front Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 RE: Commonwealth v. Scrymgeour "Salem Laundry Building" Dear Attorney Lees: As you are aware, I agreed to dismiss this case (without prejudice) on February 14, 1997, with the agreement made in good faith that Mr. Scrymgeour was taking the necessary steps to address Inspector Tremblay's concerns and your own structural engineer's recommendations. It is now March 4, 1997, and I've seen nothing happen. Pursuant to our discussion on Friday, February 28, 1997, I understand the work will start today. I will tell you that Inspector Tremblay is very disappointed with the lack of progress. I will also be disappointed if not completed by end of this week and will take procedures necessary to shut off access to the sidewalk where necessary. I hope and expect that such drastic actions will not be necessary by the end of the week. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Ve best regards, J1 1). Keenan, Esq. JDK/ds cc. Leo Tremblay, Building Inspector David Shea, Mayor's Office 3�` a Titu of i�ttlem. Mali iiox4usetts Public Prapertq Department iguilbing i9epartment (One dalem Torten 508-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 23 , 1996 Spectrum 21 Realty Trust C. E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: 45-69 Lafayette Street Dear Mr . Scrymgeour : This office has been more than patient awaiting much needed repairs to begin at the above mentioned property. Would you please inform this office of what is transpiring pertaining to structural repairs to this structure . No permits have been applied for , and it has been almost two ( 2 ) ;:ears since the original contact pertaining to the repairs has taken place . Failure to inform this office of conditions relating to the structural-, rp airs , or failure `o start structural repairs in the next ten ( 10 ) days will result in legal action being taken against you . Sincerelv, Leo E . Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc :" Councillor Paskowski , Ward 1 AUMIN16I HA i IU14 A14U EWUKULMEN I Department of Public Safety shall be notified in writing within seven (7) working days of any action taken under this section. 101.4 Referenced Standards: Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. SECTION 102.0 ORDINARY REPAIRS 102.1 General: Except as provided in Section 113.1, a permit shall not be required for ordinary repairs to buildings and structures. SECTION 103.0 INSTALLATION OF SERVICE EQUIPMENT 103.1 General: When the installation, extension, alteration or repair of an elevator, moving stairway, mechanical equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning or ventilating apparatus, plumbing, gas piping, electric wiring, heating system or any other equipment is specifically controlled by the provisions of this code or the approved rules, it shall be unlawful to use such equipment until a certificate of approval has been issued therefor by the building official or other agency having jurisdiction. SECTION 104.0 MAINTENANCE 104.1 General: All buildings and structures and all parts thereof, both existing and new, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All service equipment, means of egress, devices and safeguards which are required by this code in a building or structure, or which were required by a previous statute in a building or structure, when erected, altered or repaired, shall be maintained in good working order. 104.2 Owner responsibility: The owner, as defined in Article 2, shall be responsible for the safe and sanitary maintenance of the building or structure and its exitway facilities at all times, unless otherwise specifically provided in this code. Corrected 780 CMR - Fifth Edition 1-3 w (situ of �$Utm Aussac4usetts tlublic Proyertg i3epartment $uilhing Department Mae *alem (6rttn 508-745-9595 Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer December 6, 199 Chuck Scrymgeous 318 Derby Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 41 Lafayette Street Dear Mr. Scrymgeous: This office has received a complaint regarding masonary work on Lafayette Street side of building located at 41 Lafayette Street. I have inspected said masonary and do agree with complaint that some emergency work should be taken to prevent fallen brick or block from side of building, Section 123.0 of the Mass State Building Code. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform us of your course of action. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, !-dyLeo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm Certified Mail Il P 921 991 558 uP Chit of �ttlrm, fttssar4usrt#s Ilubiir f1rapertg i3epartment Building i3epartment (one %um i3rern 588-745-9595 Ext. 388 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 5, 1994 Chuck Scrymgeous 318 Derby Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 41 Lafayette Street Dear Mr. Scrymgeous: On December 6, 1993 I sent you a letter concerning masonary problems on the above mentioned property. At which time you took some emergency measures to assure the safety of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks. To this date I see no permanent solutions being taken to resolve the problems. Please update me by phone upon receipt of this letter. Failure to do so could result in legal action being taken. Sincerely Leo E. Cremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc; David Shea George Ahmed, !lard to 1 LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 17 FRONT STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3707 CARL D. GOODMAN (508) 745-6006 JACQUELINE VOSS LEES- .Abo Ad,,"'M m c�.�dmt November 20, 1996 John D. Keenan, Esq. Straub & Meyers 70 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Commonwealth v. Scrymgeour Dear Mr. Keenan: Today, I appeared atthe Salem District Court relative to the above mentioned matter and caused the pre-trial conference to be continued until December 4, 1996 as we had previously discussed. Additionally, my client has informed me that his structural engineer had been in touch with Mr. Tremblay regarding his November 13, 1996 letter. Please discuss this issue with Mr. Tremblay and advise me of his current position, if any relative to the parapet walls. Additionally, I would appreciate it if Mr. Tremblay copies this office on all future correspondence relative to this case so that I may maintain a complete file. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, J QUENNE VOSS LEES JVUhbs cc: Mr. Charles Scrymgeour /Iwplkee�n.dr NOV 2N1996 - ------------ LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 17 FRONT STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3707 CARL D. GOODMAN (508) 745-6006 JACQUELINE VOSS LEES- *Aho Admired in&M.CLiwt April 10, 1997 \ Dictated. Not Read tel' John Keenan, Esq. , id\ C'Straub and Meyers 70 Washington Street GS Salem, MA 01970 Re: Salem Laundry Building Dear Attorney Keenan: I have forwarded a copy of your March 27 correspondence to my client for his comments. I will be on vacation from April 9 to April 27 and anticipate contacting you upon my return. Ski erely, - IACQUELINE VOSS LEES JVL/msg x2*k nanlr cc: Mr. Charles Scrymgeour t a, r77 ., 3 C�itg of ihiPm, ttssttcl�uo�tto Publir Prnpertq Department Nuilaing Department (One *alrm Green 500-745-9595 Ext. 360 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer May 13 , 1997 , Spectrum Realty Trust C .E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: 69 Lafayette Street Dear Mr . Scrmgeour : This office is not at all impressed with your cooperation of ongoing work or lack of, ongoing work at the above mentioned location . I am contacting the Assistant City of Salem Solicitor and requesting that he file court proceedings according to Chapter #1 , Section 118 . 3 and 118 . 4 of 780 CMR Sixth Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Codes , if work does not resume in a orderly and constructive manner immediately. This office has been more than patient pursuing a fair and meaningful solution to this ongoing problem. (Copies of codes enclosed ) . Sincerely, Leo E . Tremblay Inspector of Buil` ings LET: scm cc : John Keenan Councillor Paskowski , Ward 1 Citp of *alem, 41a!5!6arbu5ettg Public Prupertp Mepartment �hilbing Mepartment One 6a[em Oreen (978) 745-9595(Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer Amended Copy with 2 corrections January 16 , 1998 Spectrum Realty Trust C. E . Scrymgeour 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass . 01970 RE: 69 Lafayette Street Dear Mr . Scrymgeour : This office is once again concerned about the above mentioned property. Except for the installation of wood scaffolding to protect the public utilizing the side walks, nothing else has transpired concerning repairs . This inspector is now concerned with south, south west wall which is over the current first floor of the laundromat . The decay of the concrete and exposed re-bar concern me . I am ordering you to seek an inspection by a structural engineer and to report to me on his findings of the wall over the laundromat on the south, south west wall of the structure . Also in Mr . Rumph ' s report of January 6 , 1997 the last paragraph of his report indicates that, "after these temporary protections measures have been completed, we recommend regular periodic inspections of the building exterior until such time permanent repairs can be made. " To this date I have not received any periodic reports . Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter to inform me of what course of action you will take in this matter . � 0 Citp of *aIrm, Aaggacbugettg public Propertp Mepartment �3uitbing Mepartment One 9palem Oreen 745-9595 aCxt. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer February 12 , 1991 David Walsh Engine House Restaurant 71 Lafayette St . Salem, MA 01970 RE ; City owned land Dear Mr . Walsh : I have been advised by the City' s Clerk of the Works for the Derby Street project that , in spite of having been notified, the dumpster belonging to the Engine House Restaurant is still located on City owned land; specifically, lot 444 , map 34 on the City of Salem Assessor Maps . I must insist this dumpster be removed within seven ( 7 ) days of receipt of this notice . Failure to comply will result in this office initiating the appropriate legal action. Sincerely, / r William H. Munroe Director of Public Property WHM:bms cc: Mayor Councillor Nowak Certified Mail #P 273 070 448 MAY-23-00 TUE 14:3f LOANDATA, INC FAX NO, 5087414036 P. 01 SPOT FINANCE FAX COVER LETTER DATE: _ May 22, 2000 TO: Peter Strout, Salem Building Inspector FROM: TobytReiley RE: Our Situation PAGES: 2 including this cover sheet Peter Strout City of Salem Peter: I told you a month ago that we would have a final decision on our company's status on June 1``. We had been told by both venture capitalists that they would have finished their revues and made final determinations by this time. They have not. And we are in the same position we were a month ago. Therefore, I need to ask you a question. Do you have anybody ready to take the space we occupy if we were to move out June 1st'or would the space be vacant. If we leave, our company is finished and there would be no hope of recouping back rent. If we stay through June and get funded, you be eligible for$10,000 in back rent, a Below is the copy of e-mail sent last night by our most optimistic venture capitalist, whose name has to be withheld due to non-disclosure agreements, I had left a$[million dollar bill (obviously a fake)on his windshield early Monday before he left home for work) From: Toby Reiley <treiley@loandata.com> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 2:54 PM Subject: And 1 thought a trillion dollars was easy to come by! >Mike- > >At the end of the month, (eight days from now)we are being forced to snake a direction decision J.B. and I absolutely want to do a deal with you and XXX, but we are running out of time and keeping the window open for you is getting harder by the day. 47 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3619 tel 978-741-0100 fax 741-4036 MAY-23-00 TUE 14:32 LOANDATA, INC FAX NO. 5087414036 P, 02 > >Would you please give me a call (day or night)to discuss XXX Capital's current position on Loandata so we can make educated decisions and preparations for next week? Specifically, I would like your professional opinion on the chances of your submitting a terms sheet with conditions before the end of the month. >Thank you- HIS RESPONSE It may surprise you to know that the bill you gave me is fakel End of the month will be tough,but my silence has been motivated by my schedule. I was in Utah 3 days last week looking after about $25 million worth of our investments in two companies. We go from 7:00 AM to 11 PM when we're out there, so I didn't have any quality phone time. Quality phone time is what 1 need to get to be able to call through the lists you've provided. A partial call here and there doesn't do much good. I prefer to string together a series of calls and get on a roll. I understand your quandry,but I don't want to offer false hope. I'm not travelling at all this week and remain hopeful that I will be able to hit the phones in the next day or two. Once I've made a bunch of calls I can be more intelligent about the "what ifs" you face. Right now it's the storm before the calm. We have two new recruits starting in 2 weeks and there are still move issues each day. We have two deals in registration and two other public companies we're trying to unload. I am also trying to negotiate followon financing for two companies in the portfolio. In situations like this, the new deals suffer, and rm afraid You guys fall into that category. I have no negative bias,but existing portfolio problems/opportunities win out. I'll keep the$1,000,000 bill in front of me when I'm making the calls as an inspiration. Thanks for your patience. Mike XXXXX XXXXX Managed Capital 47 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3619 tel 978-741-0100 fax 741-4036