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1975-SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (2) i J ',2 . A I� si , , w - ; y7�- AGENDA - DEC. 15, 1975 1. Roll Call Robert Bowman ✓ Ida Furnari �P Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held December 1, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member /hof the Board Motion n� Second // _ 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member oaf/the Board) Motion Second 4. Communications a. Front Street Realty — b. Dept. of HUD c. John S. Sullivan - balance sheet for period ending Nov. 30,, 1975 d. Bedi-Makky Art Foundary Corp. (refer to new business) 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business a. SRA action relative to development of the Woolworth building 7. New business a. Vote-authorizing the SRA to submit formal applications for 12 Loans to the Dept. of HUD ( C,,.� -•�* b. Vote-authorizing the SRA to return a portion of the good faith deposit to the Market Square Co. (return $1,160 and retain $620) C. Vote-approving pay estimate #2 to Delulis Bros. for work completed on Contract H5, said payment shall come out of "Urgent Needs Funds" through the City of Salem in the amount of $53,715.15 d. Vote-approval of the recommendations made by the DRB e. Vote-authorization to proceed with bronze casting of two sculptures at a cost of $7,360.00 �;33/•3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - DEC. 15, .1975 SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. Essex Stationery Co. , Inc. - SRA office bills 18.00 2. John S. Sullivan - accounting services rendered 150.00 3. Commonwealth of Mass.' - Authority's share of health premium costs April-June 1975 496.86 4. Pitney Bowes - leasing fee for postage machine 30.00 5. Waters & Brown, Inc. - hardware supplies 4.48 6. With City Travel - air fare to Philadelphia 242.19 7. Delulis Bros. - payment for work performed on contract N4 68,930:81 which includes retention (refer to new business) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS - 1. Delande's - electrical supplies 6.12 • 2. Pickering Oil Heat, Inc. - oil delivery to 226 Essex St. 82.47 3. Boston Gas. - gas bill for 224 Essex St. 28.75 4. Neville & Quinn, Inc. - plumbing services at Camera Supply 130.00 5. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bill for 4 Central St. 4.53 ;MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY . DECEMBER 15, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for its regular meeting December 15, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at City Hall Conference Room, Washington Street, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert.Bowman, Donald Koleman and Lawrence Olsson. Dr. Johnson and Ida Furnari are recorded as absent. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held December 1, 1975 for advance reading. The'Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held December • 1, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, it was recommended that the pay estimate for Delulis Bros. be referred to new business for formal action since a portion of the payment reduces the retention figure in his contract (Contract k4) . A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills, as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS i The following communications were received at the office of the, SRA. !� • 1. Front Street Realty noted its concern regarding the lack of proper parking in the Front Street area and that they ase in favor of turning the vacant 1ot over to the MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 15, 1975 Page 2 • Salem'Off-Street Parking Commission. 2. The Dept. of HUD approved the third party contract with Three Associates. The Dept. of HUD approved the Project Grant and the Relocation Grant in the amount of $354,108 for deposit into the Project Temporary Loan Repayment Fund. 3. The Balance Sheet for the period ending.Nov. 30, 1975 was received from the office of John S. Sullivan. (copy distributed to each member of the Board) 4. A copy of the letter sent to Collins DUTot by Bedi-Makky Art Foundary was received which provided a revised estimate in the amount of $7,360 for the bronze casting of two relief sculptures for the SRA. This letter was referred to new business for formal action. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Executive Director noted that he, Robert Bowman, and Ida Furnari, made a trip to Philadelphia, at the Authority's request, to meet with Collins DuTot to go over the bids for castings and to view the work completed to date on the sculptures for the Essex Street Mall. Three bids were received in a range from $7,000 to $15,000. The low bidder is a capable firm that can deliver the sculptures, if they have the plaster models by January. Robert Bowman noted that he appreciated the work that he saw completed and that he thinks it will be a credit to the City when installed. A meeting was held with a HUD Representative to discuss the letter of credit. It is hoped that we would resolve the matter by Wednesday (Dec. 17th) . There is no way of knowing what will be recommended. In the original application for a Project Loan we requested going out for a loan of 5.2 million. HUD has advised us by phone that they will only allow us to go out for •4.2 million and we will have to use the money in the Temporary Loan Repayment Fund to pay off the balance of the note due. Delulis Bros. is still working on Essex Street. He would like to finish what MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD DEC. 15, 1975 Page 3 • he has started before the cold weather sets in and is prepared to proceed with the other half of the mall area after the Christmas holiday. He is going to put cold patch on the gravel for pedestrian use and will also put the cold patch around the utility boxes so that they will not freeze. The street will still be closed to traffic except for detergency vehicles. We intend to go before the City Council relative to closing Ash Street Court and North Court and the Telephone Company is prepared to take title to land adjacent to its building. They would like to be notified of the date of the Council meeting so that they may have a representative there at the meeting. After the inaugural the SRA will meet with the new Council to tell them where we stand. • We are presently working on the budget to make the necessary transfers in various line items and we are looking over the projected work to see what we will.be able to accomplish. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Chairman noted that Atty. Robert Welch is here with his client (Mrs. Cole) to discuss the development of the Woolworth building.- Atty. Welch read a letter from the Naumkeag Trust Co. stating that the Cole's proposal will go before the Naumkeag Bank's Executive Committee. Atty. Welch noted that Mrs. Cole is ready to go ahead with the project. Although, in•the LDA there are a few items that should be revised and that the taxes due on the property should be taken care of. It was recommended by the Board that no action be taken at this time and that we .wait to hear from the Naumkeag Bank before we take formal action. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 15, 1975 Page 4 • NEW BUSINESS The Executive Director noted that we are prepared to submit to the Dept. of HUD early commitment applications for 312 Loans so that the money may be reserved . for Salem. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded. by Robert Bowman and upon roll call, unanimously voted, authorization to submit all applications for early com= mitment 312 Loans to the Dept. of HUD. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Mr. Morton Braun requested a release of a portion of his good faith deposit being held by the SRA for the Market Square Company. After discussion on the matter, it was agreed that the SRA would retain $620 of the money on deposit and the remainder be returned to the Market Square Company. • A motion- was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman that a portion of the good faith deposit be returned to the Market Square Company and that .$620 remain in the account. Upon roll call it was unanimously voted that said money be returned. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Delulis Bros. submitted pay estimate N2 for work completed on Contract N5. After review of the pay estimate, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted,. to approve pay estimate N2 in the amount of $53,715.15 and to forward same to the office of the City Planner for payment by the City of Salem out of Urgent Needs Funds. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Design Review Board made the following recommendations after its meeting held •December 9, 1975. The DRB recommended approval of the entrance design for the 300 Defby Street Restaurant with the exception of the door, light fixtures and sign. MINUTkS OF THE MEETING HELD DECZY3ER 15, 1975 Page 5 • Atty. Donald Koleman noted that he would refrain from discussion and voting on the matter. After discussion by the other members of the Board, it was agreed that they approve of the DRB's recommendation and that formal action will be taken when the other material is submitted. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to authorize the SRA to proceed with the bronze castings of two sculptures at a cost of $7,360. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to decrease the Delulis Bros. retention figure under contract H4 by $61,331.58. The Chairman declared. the motion carried. • At this time Elliot Schrank asked the Board about the progress made on the Kinsman Block rehab project. Mr. Schrank was advised that. it will be done, if we can find $10,000 in the budget to do the work. Mr. Schrank also asked about the status of the liquor license for the mall area. The Chairman noted that progress is being made on this matter. In regard to the vacant property on Front Street, it was recommended by the Board that we advertise the land for sale. A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously voted the meeting adjourned (6:20 P.M.) Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • i 3 I Salem Redevelopment EXECUTIVE BIRECTOR JOHN W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 December 18, 1975 The Hon. Jean A. Levesque Mayor, City of Salem City Hall Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Mayor Levesque: • RE: Transfer of "Market Stall Area" Site Development Contract #4 Reference is made to the executed Agreement between the City of Salem and the Salem Redevelopment Authority made and entered on September 5, 1975 on the subject transfer. You are hereby informed that the deficiency items noted in Schedule "A" of the Agreement, have been completed by the contractor. Sincerely yours, Join W. Barrett JWB/ec O 4U ,�v t <w i J �V 4 CHAIRMAN 'VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ABET. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON, M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN a Salem Redevelopment EXJOHN JOHHNN WW.. BARREITETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 EMPLOYEE ANNUAL SALARY _ GRADE-CITY SCHEDULE John W. Barrett $19;200.00 -- Kevin J. Hurley $11,593.40 Ten Ethel C. Crowell $9,518.60 Six Israel Davidson $20,000.00 -- John E. Kieran $10,400.00 -- • • CHAIRMAN 'VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ABET. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN I Salem REXECUTIVEDIRECTOR edevelopment W. JOHN W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 r y � DecembQr 18, 2975 Ny Mr. Anthony V. Fletcher �� ) V City Engineer, City of Salem One Salem Green Salem, Mass. 01970 v Dear Mr. Fletcher: - O RE: Klop Alley - Site Development Contract Reference is made to the Manual of the. City Government 1975, C y .of, Salem, Massachusetts wherein Klop Alley is listed as extending fro m4+ New • Derby Street to 6 Front Street and a non-accepted street by the City. The entire Market Stall area consisting of the stalls, walks, road, parking facilities, planting and site improvements were constructed under Site Improvement Contract N4 and includes Klop Alley. Under this construction Klop Alley was relocated to run from New Derby Street, northerly, towards Front Street and then take a 906 turn in an easterly direction to Lafayette Street (see attached contract drawing SP-2/GP-2, Sheet 12 of 23) . HUD at the present time is considering the bituminous concrete pavement facility of the Market Stall area as a parking lot, hence, an ineligible item for re- imbursement, based on the HUD manual RHM 7209.1, Chapter 1, Page 4, Paragraph (4) under Ineligible Project Improvements. The City of Salem, subsequent to accepting the Market Stall area from the Salem Redevelopment Authority,erected a street sign "Klop Alley" at the entrance from New Derby Street. The Authority considers the bituminous concrete paved area a street with right angle parking. Our discussions with HUD to change the area from an ineligible to an eligible item would be enhanced if Klop Alley was an, acceptable street. • ENGINEERING DEPT. DATE: DEC 2 2 1975 CHAIRMAN 'VICE CX 4IRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN Mr. Anthony V. Fletcher -2- December 18, 1975 It is therefore recommended that the necessary steps be initiated to make Klop Alley an acceptable street by the City of Salem. This action should be undertaken without delay. Sincerely yours, SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY el j� Israel Davidson Project Engineer ID/ec � )5 AGENDA-DECEMBER 1; 1975 1. Roll call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari ✓ Q� Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 1/ 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held November 17 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second 3. Bills (copy of the accou spa ble list distributed to each member of the Board) Communications a. Atty. William J. Tinti e. William B. WelcchF/L�G�Y! b. St. Peter's Church f. The Salem Corporation c. Telephone Pioneers of America d. First Universalist Society 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business `lel �4 7� vim- AGENDA-DECEMBER 1, 1975 / f/ 1 All. Roll call Robert Bowman _ Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnsen Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson ..V/ 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held November 17 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second J 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) • Communications ✓ . Atty.William J. Tinti V e. William B. Welch < j> V. St. Peter's Church If. The Salem Corporation 7. Telephone Pioneers of America .6. First Universalist Society 715- Executive Director's report ' 0'6. Unfinished business 7. New business AGENDA-DECEMBER 1, 1975 . 1. Roll call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Donald Xoleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held November 17 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Communications a. Atty. william J. Tinti e. William B. Welch b. St. Peter's Church f. The Salem Corporation c. Telephone Pioneers of America d. First Universalist Society ° 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE • , DECEMBER 1, 1975 SRR OFFICE BILLS 1. New England Telephone Co. - SRA office telephone bill 329.18 2. John S. Sullivan - Accounting services for November 1975 150.00 3. Xerox Corp. - final payment to Xerox for leasing fee of machine at Old Town Hall 575.98 4. Salem Evening News - advertisement for the sale of land to Derby Sq. Co. 48.75 5. Sawtell Office Supply Inc. - supplies 20.55 6. George P. Vallis - Legal services 250.00 7. Robert L. Scagliotti - Consulting Services 250.00 8. New England Telephone - for Bell Boy Services 24.55 • MEMO: John W. Barrett, Executive Director FROM: I. Davidson, Project Engineer • DATE: December 1, 1975 SUBJECT: Transfer of Projects The following completed projects are available for transfer to the City of Salem: a. Site Development Contract No 6 Derby Square Project Contractor H. D'Allessandro 6 Sons Inc. Deficiencies - None b. Site Development Contract No. 2 Underground Utility Work - Church, Brown, N. Liberty, St. Peter, Essex, Lafayette and Front Streets. Contractor A. D'Allessandro S Sons, Inc. Deficiencies - None c. Site Development Contract No. 3 Underground utility and site improvement work on Washington, Church Streets, St. Peter Square, Brown, New Liberty,Liberty Street Walk, Charter and Front Streets. Contractor Hanover Contracting Co., Inc. Deficiencies: • 1. Repair cobblestone around replaced trees on Church Street. 2. . Replace missing tree in park at National Guard Armory. 3. Repair and/or replace as required sod and grass in park at National Guard Armory._ 4. Replace three rhododendron'bushes in park at National Guard Armory. 5. Relocate Winterberry bush from rear of bench to vicinity of light at plant bed at intersection of Front and Washing- ton Streets. 6. Provide specified maintenances for landscape work. d. Site Development Contract No. 4 Underground and site development work Service Area, City Hall Green, Higginson Square and Market Stall area. Contractor Delulis Bros. Construction Co. Inc. (NOTE: Market Stall Area has been transferred to the City of Salem.) . Deficiencies: 1. Submit as Built Drawings. 2. Provide specified maintenance for landscape work. • al ald • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD DECEMBER 1, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for its regular meeting December 1, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at City Hall Conference Room, Washington Street, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Donald Koleman and Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with.a quorum present. It was noted that .each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held November 17, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. It was noted that the minutes of the meeting of Nov. 17, 1975 be changed to read "the meeting is adjourned." A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted, the minutes of the meeting held November 17, 1975 stands approved with the above •change noted. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted the bills are approved for payment. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were read into the minutes of the meeting: 1. Atty. William Tinti, as City Solicitor, advised the SRA Board that he finds the Agreement with Third Heritage Plaza-East Association satisfactory to form. 2. St. Peter's Church advised the SRA that they object to the granting of a iquor license within 500 feet of St. Peter's Church. 3. The Pioneers of America thanked the SRA for the use of the store window on Essex Street for its recent hobby display. INUTES OF THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 1975 Page 2 4. The First Universalist Society advised the SRA that they have no objection to the formal closing of North Court and Ash St. Court. 5. The law office of William B. Welch requested the postponement of action on the transfer of the Woolworth Building until the next meeting of the SRA Board, Dec. 15, 1975. This letter wasreferred to new business. 6. A letter from the Salem Corporation, relative to the modified Schedule "C" and the granting of a liquor license was read and discussed. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT During the past week the necessary papers were prepared for the SRA to go out for private financing in the amount of $5,200,000 to repay the SRA's outstanding loan note. At this time it will be necessary to review the budget to make the necessary line 0-tem transfers as instructed by the Dept. of HUD. The State Auditor is presehtly conducting ari audit of the SRA's cash position in connection with its annual 'Stete audit. As noted in the letter from the First Universalist Society, there is no objection to the closing of the . streets, Ash St. Court and North Court, therefore the Executive Director recommended that the SRA proceed to have the streets formally closed off so that the property may be transferred to the Telephone Company, as negotiated. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the Authority ratifys the amended easement agreement between the Third Heritage Plaza-East Association and the Salem Redevelopment Authority and to execute same and make a formal application for a letter of credit. The Chairman declared the motion carried. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER"l, 1975 Page 3 In regard to the letter received from the law office of William B. Welch, a motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted to postpone action on the Woolworth Building transfer until the next SRA Board meeting, December 15, 1975. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A request was made that'a Certificate -of Completion be executed for property formally owned by Philip Budrose. A motion was duly made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call the following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson for the execution of a Certificate of Completion on work performed on the property formally owned by Philip Budrose (49 Central Street) . Donald Koleman abstained from voting. The Chairman declared the motion carried. • Atty. George Vallis noted that the previous order for taking for the.-area south of Essex Street should be amended. After Atty. Vallis explained the areas where the order of taking is to be amended, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and upon roll call the following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson to amend the Order of Taking previously voted on by the Board for the area south of Essex Street to correct minor error in the previous order of taking. A copy of the amended Order of Taking will be placed on file.-in the SRA office. Donald Koleman abstained from voting. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the Authority reacquire from George H. Sawtell the right of way between the property owned by Salem Savings Bank and property owned by George H. Sawtell, which right of way is a portion of parcel R-6, previously conveyed to George H. Sawtell on 0 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 1975 Page 4 •July 14, 1972, and to convey parcel RC-12A to the Salem Savings Bank and parcel R-6A and R-6B to George H. Sawtell in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated April 9, 1972 by and between the Salem Redevelopment Authority„ Salem Savings Bank and George H. Sawtell. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time the City Planner, Gregory Senko, and Asst. City Solicitor, Peter Merry, attended the meeting for the purpose of discussion of fill at the rear of the building known as the Essex House during the period of excavation in November 1974. A lengthy discussion was held on this matter and it was suggested and agreed that further discussion on this matter will take place between Atty. George Vallis and Atty. Peter Merry to settle the matter. A motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously voted, the meeting adjourned •(6:15 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted John W. Barrett • a Salem MM Redevelopment JOHN W. DI RECTOR JOHN W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 November 19, 1975 The Hon. Jean A. Levesque Mayor, City of Salem City Hall Salem, Mass. 01970 s.: Dear Mayor Levesque: The Salem Corporation has notified the Salem Redevelopment Authority of its interest in acquiring the former Central Fire Headquarters building • on Church Street. It is the understanding of the Board that a proposal will be forthcoming in the near future for both the Fire Station and the Veterans Services buildings. The Salem Redevelopment Authority respectfully requests that consider- ation be given to the request by the Salem Corporation for the acquisition of the property. It is our understanding that the utilization of this site will blend in with the contemplated housing development in the adjacent area. Sincerely yours, V�C John W. Barrett JWB/ec cc: W. Gregory Senko E. Jon Schrank • CHAIRMAN VICE•CHAIRMAN TREASURER ABBT. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT S. BOWMAN AGENDA - NOV. 17, 1975 1. Roll call • Robert Bowman ✓ Ida Furnari ��iiiJJJ Dr.Donald iolemanson,/ Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held Oct. 20, 1975 as copied and mailed Motion 11 / JJ Second 3. Approve minutes of the meeting held November 3, 1975 as copied and mailed MotioSecond I" . 4. Bills (copyofthe accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) . Motion /i /J Second ' ' Approve ens/timate.11 submitted by /D�elulis Bros. on Contract #5 Motion l Second ' /✓' �/G Vd�" 5. Correspondence • a. Dept. of BUD - Amendatory Application for Loan and Grant Administrative Budget for 1975 & 1976 Contract #5 Contractor Clearance Environmental Impact Statement b. Salem Corporation c. Atty. Robert Welch d. Collins DuTot Partnership e. Telegram from Sena Kennedy's office 6. Executive Director's report 7. Unfinished business 8. New business a. Design Review Board recommendations (see minutes) b. Ratification of agreement with Mondev c. Request to place a sign in public open space (Ingemi's) on Washington St. • d. Vote, in accordance with the Cooperation Agreement,to turn back to the City all work completed by the SRA, with deficiencies on each to be noted by the Project Engineer MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT • AUTHORITY - NOV. 17, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for its regular meeting November 17, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at City Hall Conference Room, Washington Street, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Donald Koleman and Lawrence Olsson. Ida Furnari and Dr. David Johnson are recorded absent. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held Oct. 20, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held Oct. 20, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. • It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held November 3, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or correction S. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted, to.:adjourn the meeting held November 3, 1975. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted, the minutes of the meeting held November 3, 1975 stands approved with the above motion noted. The Chairman declared the mption;carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. • After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to approve payment of the bills, as presented. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOV. 17, 1975 Page 2 • The Chairman declared the motion carried. It was noted that Delulis Bros. Construction Co. submitted pay estimate kl for work completed under contract H5. The estimate was reviewed by the SRA's pro- ject engineer and the SRA Board and found to be in order and recommended payment for work completed. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to forward said invoice to the. City of Salem Planning Dept. withaa recommendation for direct payment to Delulis Bros. by the City of Salem. Said payment shall come out of Community Development Funds. , The Chairman declared the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence was received at the office of the Salem Redevelopment • Authority: 1. The Dept. of Housing & Urban Development approved the Amendatory Application for Loan and Grant as submitted by the SRA. The approved budget was also forwarded to the SRA office. The Dept. of HUD also approved the administrative budgets for 1975 and 1976. The Dept. of HUD provided contractor clearance for contract H5 site improvement work. The Dept. of HUD approved the SRA's Environmental Impact Statement. 2. Salem Corporation advised the SRA of its interest in the acquisition of the former Central Fire Headquarters as well as the building at 7 Ash Street owned by the SRA. It was agreed that a letter will be sent to• the Mayor's office on behalf of Salem Corporation's request for consideration in the acquisition of the Central Fire Head- quarters building which is owned by the City of Salem. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOV. 17, 1975. Page j • 3. Atty. Robert Welch forwarded a letter to the SRA on behalf of his client, Mrs. Ted Cole, relative to financing for the development of the property known as the Woolworth building (200-202 Essex St.) . The SRA Board discussed the matter in detail and agreed that Atty. Welch be advised that his client has two weeks (Dec. 1, 1975) to come up with a solution to the matter and it should be noted in the letter that the Board will not grant an extension beyond Dec. 1, 1975 since there are other parties interested in being a developer of that particular parcel. 4. Collins DuTot Partnership submitted an invoice for work performed during contract N5 site improvement work. This invoice cannot be paid at this time since the SRA has no contract with them for contract HS.for professional services for • supervision. Although, the firm of Collins DuTot was instructed to do special work for contract N5, which they should be paid for, this matter will have to be dis- cussed further. 5. A telegram from Senator Kennedy's office was telephoned in relative to the SRA's grant of funds in the amount of $311,368. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Executive Director and two Board members made a trip to Burlington, Vermont to view the shopping mall as developed by Mondev. Everyone was impressed with what was accomplished up there and it is hoped that we will see the same results when they start the construction of the mall under the garage.• Collins DuTot is in. a' position to show slides of..the mold for the Town House Square fountain and would like to have the SRA Board come to Philadelphia to see the slides and make a final approval of the fountain work. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOV. 17, 1975 Page 4 • They have some preliminary prices on castings .and would like to get this work done in conjunction with Delulis' work. The Executive Director would like to hold the., invoice submitted by Collins DuTot in abeyance at this time until arrangements are negotiated for a contract for professional services for contract N5. Salem Corporation and the City of Salem will hold an open house for the public and invited guests on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1975. The work on Essex Street is proceeding on schedule. We have had a few complaints during the construction work. However, there have been fewer complaints than we had anticipated. The Contractor has had the complete cooperation of the business men in the com- munity so that he has been able to complete his work on Sunday` on the water lines. NEW BUSINESS • The SRA Design Review Board held its meeting November 12, 1975 and made the following recommendations: FRONT STREET PROPERTY Numbers for the building (8 through 26 Front Street) and the sign for the "Crock Pot, Ltd" -0as reviewed. Both items were recommended for approval. Robert Scagliotti refrained from voting on this matter at the DRB meeting. A.motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to approve the sign for the Crock Pot, Ltd. and the numbers to be placed on the building (8 through 26) owned by Mr. Welch. The Chairman declared the motion carried. 300 DERBY RESTAURANT The owners of the 300 Derby Restaurant made a presentation to the DRB. The DRB • requested additional material and stated they would call a special meeting, if necessary. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOV. 17, 1975 Page 5 HI-DA-WRY PLANT BRANCH The sign for the HI-DA-WAY Plant Branch was reviewed and the DRB recommended approval of same. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted the sign be approved as submitted. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The SRA Board discussed ratification of the Agreement with Mondev. Atty. George vallis noted that the City Solicitor was in court all day and did not have a chance to review the document, as amended. The document was left on his desk by Atty. George Vallis with a note for him to review the Agreement and a request for him to advise the SRA by letter of his approval of the contents of the Agreement. The Executive Director was instructed to forward a copy of the Agreement to the Naumkeag Trust Company for their review. Since the City Solicitor did not have a chance to review the Agreement, no action was taken on this matter by the SRA Board at this time. A request was submitted by the owners of the Beef & Oyster Restaurant to place a sign on Washington Street in a public open space area. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted to advise the owners of the Beef & Oyster Restaurant that, in accordance with the renewal plan, the Authority could not allow the installation of a sign in an open public space. The Chairman declared the motion carried. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOV. 17, 1975 Page 6 • At this time the Board discussed the matter of turning back to the City of Salem all the' work completed by the SRA. It was noted that in certain areas there are a few deficiencies to be completed by the contractors. The contractors have been notified of the' deficiehcies by the project engineer. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted, in accordance with the Cooperation Agreement all work completed in the urban renewal area by the SRR is ready to be turned back to the City of Salem. The SRR will advise the City of all the deficiencies to be completed by the contractors. The Chairman declared the nation carried. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted, the meeting adjourned • The Chairman declared the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett Mailed to SRA Board Nov. 13, 1975 alem E4E• - - DIRECTORRedevelopmet JOHN W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - NOV. 12, 1975 Present: Robert Scagliotti, John Wright, Ron Barnes, Norbert Florendo and S David Jaquith S FRONT STREET PROPERTY - Owner, Norman Welch i The use of 10" Clarendon, bionzed letters - upper case "THE CROCK POT LTD.", epoxy or studded. Building numbers "10 FRONT ST." in gold prismatic letters (number. 4" ht., letter 3" ht.) attached by epoxy or studs at height of 6' from grade. Includes numbers 8 through 26 Front Street. DRB ACTION: Approved as. presented -. SRA ACTION: • BEEF & OYSTER No representative from Beef & Oyster attended the meeting 300 DERBY RESTAURANT Freight elevator removed - new doors indicated on sketch, two story shed addition, schematic review. The Design Review Board requested ;complete set of elevations, perspective scale drawing with landscaping, sign indication,before the Board can recommend approval. Submission of the colors of materials used on the exterior are also requested. The DRB will call a special meeting for the next presentation, if so desired. HI-DA-WAY PLANT BRANCH .. The DRB reviewed a sign submitted for the HI-DA-WAY PLANT BRANCH. The DRB recommended appproval of the sign as submitted DRB ACTION:.Approved as submitted SRA ACTION: P//.2 *j • '1 v J Respectfully submitted Norbert Florendo CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINT1. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - NOV. 17, 1975 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. Crown Coffee Service - office supplies 25.90 2. P.J. Maffei Building Wrecking Co. - demolition of 31AF Front St. building 1,200.00 3. Pocahontas Spring Water Co. - rental fee for water cooler 10.50 4. Hanover Contracting Co., Inc. - Contract N3 site improvement work completed 61,681.52 5. Collins DuTot Partnership - services rendered for contracts 3 & 4 931.37 6. Skinner & Sherman - for services rendered on Daniel Low building 950.00 7. IBM Corp. -.leasing fee for typewriter Dec. to. Feb. 67.50 8. Whitman & Howard, Inc. - plot plan for public way 297.94 • 9. John A. McNiff - legal services rendered in connection with eminent domain taking (Blackabey) 1,992.31 10. George H. Sawtell - for work completed at 133 Washington St. 150.00 11. Raymond Drouin - preparation of certificate of award for Front St. property 10.00 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Mass. Electric - electric bill for 4 Central St. 14.29 2. Neville & Quinn, Inc. - services rendered at 226 Essex St. 245.00 3. Pickering Oil Co., Inc. - oil delivery at 226 Essex St. 26.57 4. Camera Supply Shop - film and bulbs for documentation records 7.72 Separate action by the Board needed for approval for payment Delulis Bros. - work completed under contract n5 $116,327.27 • AGENDA - NOVEMBER 3, 1975 1. Ro11 :call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson r' Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson !� 2. Waive the acceptance of the minutes of the meeting held Oct. 20, 1975 Motion ( Second A, ,J ' 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion R Second 4. Communications a. John S. Sullivan (copy of balance sheet distributed) b. Scott J. Hooper c. Essex Institute • 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. Adopt the revised Land Disposition Agreement between the SRA and Third Heritage Plaza-East Association Motion 0( Second_ Roll call b. Adopt the easement agreement between the SRA and THPEA , Motion Second Roll call (vote to be taken only upon receipt of correspondence as follows: 1. Opinion of City Solicitor 2. Letter from the Mayor and Planning Director as administrator of CD Funds: If both have been received, the vote is subject to receipt of a letter of credit from the Naumkeag Trust Co.) c. Change in the by-laws on the location of the SRA office d. Change in the by-laws to show the meeting place - conference room at City Hall. / MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • HELD NOVEMBER 3, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met at the office of the Redevelopment Authority, Old Town Hall , Derby Square Salem, Mass. The following answered present: Robert Bowman and Lawrence Olsson. A motion was made, seconded, to adjourn the meeting to the conference room at City Hall . The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met at City Hall and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari , Lawrence Olsson. Donald Koleman arrived shortly after roll call•. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to waive the acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting. • The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and upon roll call unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: 1 . The balance sheet for the period ending September 30, 1975 was received from the office of John :S Sullivan. A copy of same was distributed to each member of • the Board. 2. Scott J. Hooper asked the SRA if there is a possibility of acquiring a piece of the excavated rail being uncovered in preparation for the construction of the mall . MINUTES OF THE 14EETING HELD NOV. 3, 1975 Page 2 • 3. The Essex Institute advised the SRA that it accepts the objects excavated from Essex Street. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Executive Director apologized for not having the minutes ready. It was almost impossible to accomplish anything in the office because of the move and vacation time. NEW BUSINESS The Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority discussed the revised Land Disposition Agreement between the SRA and Third Heritage Plaza-East. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded .by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call , unanimously voted to approve the revised Land Disposition Agreement Modified Schedule "C". • The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board discussed the adoption of the Easement Agreement. Atty. Vallis advised the Board that he spent the better part of the afternoon discussing the matter with the City Solicitor. The City Solicitor stated that he had no objection to the agreement with a few minor changes and he would be happy to give us his legal opinion that the agreement is acceptable when the changes have been made. A lengthy discussion was held as to whether or not the Board should take any action on the matter. Councillor Atkins suggested that the Board could vote on its intent to execute the documents. The Board agreed that the vote should be based on certain conditions. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call , • unanimously voted as follows: The Authority intends to execute the documents for the Easement Agreement upon certain conditions. 1 . That the changes, as suggested by the City Solicitor, be in fact, made in the MINU'1ES OF THE MEETING HELD NOV. 3, 1975 Page 3 •actual Easement Agreement with consent of the Third Heritage Plaza-East Association. 2. Upon those changes being made, we receive a legal opinion from the City Solicitor that it meets with the City's approval . 3. That a letter from the Mayor be revised deleting the second paragraph in reference to the SRA exhausting all its funding, as noted in the Mayor 's letter dated November 3, 1975, and said letter be assented to by the City Planner. 4. The SRA received a letter of credit from the Naumkeag Trust Company. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and _upon roll call , unanimously voted, the by-laws be changed to show the new location of the SRA office to be One Salem Green. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and upon roll call , • unanimously voted, a change in the by-laws to show the SRA shall hold its regular monthly meetings in the conference room at City Hall , 93 Washington Street, Salem, Mass. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and upon roll call , unanimously voted the Chairman is authorized to execute an amendment to Robert V. Noone's contract as reuse appraiser changing the amount from $1 ,000 to $1 ,500. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted to recess the meeting subject to the call of the Chairman. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, • John W. Barrett AGENDA - OCTOBER 20, 1975 1. Roll call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting .held October 6, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second_ 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion_B Second 4. Communications r • — a. Myer Dana & Sons (185-189 Essex St.) b. Rusty Nail, Inc. (49-59 Central St.) c. Orne Realty Investment, Inc. (3-11 Front St.) d. Major & Mrs. Arthur LeBlanc (226 Essex St.) 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. Action-. Design Review Board recommendations — b. Action Award the demolition contract to P. J. Maffei Co. , Inc. Q jIfIc AGENDA - OCTOBER 20, 1975 1. Roll call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held October 6, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion Second 4. Communications • a. Myer Dana & Sons (185-189 Essex St.) b. Rusty Nail', Inc. (49-59 Central St.) c. Orne Realty Investment, Inc. (3-11 Front St.) d. Major & Mrs. Arthur LeBlanc (226 Essex St.) 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. Action- Design Review Board recommendations b. Action- Award the demolition contract to P. J. Maffei Co. , Inc. AGENDA := OCTOBER 20,. 1975 1. Roll call / Robert Bowman J Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Q' Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 7. 'Approve minutes of the meeting held October 6, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motiora—b— Second I� _ 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion A Second -D 4. . Communications a. Myer Dana & Sons (185-189 Essex St.) ' b. Rusty Nail, Inc. (49-59 Central St.) c. Orne Realty Investment, Inc. (3-11 Front St.) d. Major & Mrs. Arthur LeBlanc (226 Essex St.) 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. Action- Design Review Board recommendations b. Action- Award the demolition contract to P. J. Maffei Co. , Inc. � � d7 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - OCTOBER 20, 1975 SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. Laurence R. Lowry - one complete set of photographs $65.78 2. Collins DuTot Partnership - professional services on contract H5 1,790.26 3. Meredith & Grew, Inc. - court appearance (Blackabey) 250.00 4. Group Insurance Commission - Authority's share of premium Jan.-March 1975 for health insurance 584.40 5. Collins DuTot Partnership'- Professional services for contracts N3 & 4 for Sept. 1975 848.89 6. International Air Courier, Inc. - air bill to Montreal 25.00 7. J. S. Sullivan - accounting services for Oct. 1975 150.00 • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bills for SRA properties 62.75 2. Boston Gas Co. - gas bill for 224 Essex St. 15.19 3. Neville & Quinn, Inc. - plumbing services for 10 Central St. 32.00 �- .� � � �`id�f - � - �� MINUTES-OF THE MEETING OF THEfiBOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD OCT. 20, 1975 • On October 20, 1975 the members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met for its regular meeting at Old Town Hall , Salem, Mass. Upon roll call the following answered present: Robert Bowman and Ida Furnari . There being no quorum the meeting was recessed until 7:30 A.M. Wednesday, October 22, 1975. %:':'.F::•:'l::�::.:is::'.:is is i:'.:i.::>:.�::::::•i:i'•::::..is i"i:is is is::�:is::.:::�: On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1975 at 7:30 A.M. the members of the Board reconvened the meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority. Upon roll call the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Donald Koleman. Lawrence Olsson and Dr. Johnson are recorded absent. The Vice Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of • the meeting held October 6, 1975 for advance reading. The Vice-Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman., the minutes of the meeting held October 6, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, all bills be approved for payment as presented. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 20, 1975 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority: I . Myer Dana b Sons requested approval of the work completed at 185-189 Essex Street so that they may be able to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. 2. The owners of the Rusty Nail , Inc. restaurant operation advised the SRA that they are applying for a restaurant liquor license for 49-59 Central Street. 3. Orne Realty Investment, Inc. advised the SRA that they will be unable to continue with their plans for the Front Street property. 4. Mr G Mrs. Arthur LeBlanc advised the SRA that they would be interested in purchasing the property at 226 Essex Street. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Land Disposition Agreement and Operating Agreement were sent to Mondev • for review. The necessary documentation will have to be put together to go to the Naumkeag Trust Company. Delulis Bros. Construction Co. started work on contract N5 on schedule. A meeting was held with the merchants and the Council before starting the site improvement work. We have filed for abatements on SRA owned properties. There is a meeting today to discuss the move to One Salem Green. . NEW BUSINESS The SRA Board reviewed the recommendations made by the SRA's Design Review Board. The DRB recommended the Board approve the submission for the proposed addition • to the Lyceum dining area. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, the final submittal for the Lyceum dining area addition be approved. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 20, {1975 Page 3 • The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted to approve the sign for Jack' s (clothing store) . The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. It was noted at this time, in regard to the Beef E Oyster Restaurant exterior lighting, the Executive Director is waiting for a report from Robert Scagliotti on his personal contact with the Ingemi 's on this matter. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman,. and unanimously voted to approve the sign for the Goult-Pickman House,. as recommended. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. ' The Executive Director advised the SRA Board that the following bid prices were received for the demolition of 311 front Street. P.J . Maffei $1 ,200.00 • Mystic Bldg, b Wrecking 2,390.00 Delulis Bros. 3, 100.00 ' Noonan Bldg. E Wrecking 2,750.00 A motion was duly made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call , unanimously voted, to award the demolition contract to the low bidder, P. J. Maffei Co. , Inc. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was duly made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted to authorize moving the SRA office to One Salem Green. It is the opinion of the Board that the SRA should not have to pay rent to the City of Salem for office space. The Vice Chairman declared the motion carried. It was noted that Robert Bowman and John Barrett are to negotiate with the City on this matter. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 20, 1975 Page 4 • A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted the meeting adjourned (8:07 A.M. ) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • g _ AGENDA - OCT. 6, 1975 ' IZ. Roll call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held Sept. 15, '1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the �Board Motion-. rrT Second / / {� — 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board for review) Motion Second_ p IU 4. Communications • a. Whitman & Howard, Inc. b. Pearl McNiff, Crean & Cook c. Office of the City Clerk d. Dept. of HUD e. Historic Salem, Inc. .., �/v 5. Executive Director's Report ' 6. New business a. Action - Design Review Board recommendations b. Action - Courts award to Mrs. Blackabey C. Action - Award of the contract to Dexulis Bros. d. Action - Demolition of the building in back of Charlie's Market building e. Action - Transfer of property to Derby Sq. Company 7. Adjourn EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Audit clearance 2. Bid opening 3. Market stalls in hands of City 4. Demolition of buildings in rear of Front St. (Salem Evening News) 5. 312 Loans 6. Transfer to Derby Sq. Co. 7. Woolworth - Maguire 4 Allentown trip 9. Council Meeting (Bth) 10 Library meeting 11. Business & paroperty owner meeting 12 Property management proposals ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - OCTOBER 6, 1975 • SRR OFFICE BILLS 1.! Essex Camera Shop - Slides 11.44 2. Sawtell Office Supply Inc. - Office supplies '9.31 3. Pocahontas Spring Water Co. - water cooler rental and deliveries 10.50 4. Collins DuTot Partnership - administration contracts 3&4 218.71 5. Collins DuTot Partnership - Site Improvements contract #5 3,419.58 6. New England Tele. Co. - SRA office telephone bill 282.15 7. George P. Vallis - legal services for Sept. 1975 250.00 S. Witch City Travel, Inc. - trip to Allentown, Pa. 173.46 9. Robert Scagliotti - Colonial Men's Store contract 25.00 Consulting services 325.00 10. Charrette - supplies for copy machine 33.05 11. The Lyceum - luncheon meetings 45.52 0. City of Salem - rent due for month of Oct. 530.51 13. R. S. Foster Co. - court appearance (Blackabey)& preparation 250.00 14. Waters & Brown - hardware supplies 27.47 15. Delulis Bros. - pay estimate #8 contract #4 23,790.75 16. Delande's - electrical supplies 15.08 17. Salem Glass Co. - lexan for Derby Sq. lights 5.69 18. Camera Supply Shop - film for camera 9.08 19. Xerox Corp. - supplies for copy machine 54.44 PROPERTY .MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. City of Salem - SRA water bills 74.41 2. Boston Gas Co. - 24 Central St. gas bill 32.15 3. Mass. Electric - SRA electric bill 22.54 • I hereby move that our Executive Director request the Planning Dept. Director for the City for , a budget analysis of his department in the past fiscal year including the names of all employees and their function. This would enable the Salem Redevelopment Authority to establish its own role in relation to the role of the Community Development Dept. in the ensuing development years. It would prevent duplication of effort and expense thereby giving us both the maximum benefit of federal and municipal resources. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • OCTOBER 6, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority net in open session for its regular meeting Monday, October 6, 1975 at the office of the SRA, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Donald Koleman, Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held Sept. 15, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omission or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, it was unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting stands approved as copied and mailed. • The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration;for-�payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman,and upon roll call it was unanimously voted, the bills be approved for payment, as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: 1. Whitman & Howard, Inc. advised the SRA Board that Delulis Bros. (apparent low bidder for contract #5) is fully qualified to do the work and complete the project in the allotted time. • 2. Atty. John McNiff advised the SRA Board of the Court award to Anne B. Blackabey. Mr. McNiff would like to be advised of the Board's decision in order to( shut off interest as soon as possible. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 6, 1975 Page 2 • 3. The office of the City Clerk forwarded a letter requesting the Board of the SRA to attend a meeting in the Council Chamber to discuss the proposed closing of Essex Street for the construction of the Mall. 4. The Dept. of HUD advised the SRA of its determinations in regard to the findings in the audit report. 5. Historic Salem, Inc. advised the SRA that Historic Salem, Inc. will uphold its original decision to terminate its designation as developer for the Bessie Monroe House on Ash Street. 6. A memo from the SRA's Project Engineer was read relative to verbal approval from the. Dept. of HUD on contractor clearance for Delulis Bros. Construction Co. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Executive Director noted that we did have criticisms noted in the audit report •but the matters have been resolved. Contract #5 bid opening was held Sept. 24. Twelve general contractors purchased plans and specs. Two general contractors came in with bids and two late bids were disallowed. The market stall area has been turned over to the City as of Sept. 5, 1975. The SRA and the Mayor signed the agreement and it is no longer the SRA's responsibility for the maintenance of the property. After discussion. on the SRA's commitment to Hyway Farms and Charlie's Market, the Board agreed that a letter shall be sent to the Board of Controls and the Mayor's office stating the SRA's position in regard to our commitment to displaced businesses from the market area. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 6, 1975 Page 3 • The Salem Evening News is going to do work on the building in the area which will be visible from the public way. They will point, clean the brick along with other work)and in order to do this the three sheds in that area must come down. It is estimated that it will cost approximately $2,000. We will invite three or four bids for the work and if the bids come in under $2,000 the Executive Director, recommended the Board authorize him to proceed with the award to the low bidder so that the News may proceed-with their work. Kevin Hurley spent all day at the area office going over the paper work for the 312 loan for the Custom House. It is expected that we will go out for bid'at the same time that the interior work is being done. As far as the Colonial Men's Store building is concerned, the HUD people were not convinced that the building is historic. The Executive Director noted that it is documented that the building is the oldest commercial building on Essex Street. • As of this date we will be able to transfer to the Derby Square Company a small portion of land in the Derby Sq. area. In line with the Woolworth building there is an indication that the developer will be able to obtain financing. The developer for 3-11 Front Street is still having difficulty in obtaining financing. It was suggested to the developer that he send us a letter requesting an extension. The Executive Director attended the conference in Allentown, Pa. hosted by the Allentown Redevelopment Authority. The conference was a quite productive one and the mall was a very impressive place. The Executive Director had the opportunity to talk to a restaurant owner to encourage him to locate his business in Salem. This particular owner had a visit to Salem and the Boston area on his schedule and promised that he would visit Salem to look over the urban renewal area. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 6, 1975 Page 4 • A meeting will be held at 8:00 P.M. with the City Council to discuss the contract #5 site development work. At 10:00 A.M. the merchants will receive a presentation on the construction schedule so that they will know what is going on. At this time the following motion was made by the Vice-Chairman: "I hereby move that our Executive Director request the Planning Dept. Director for the City for a budget analysis of his department in the past fiscal year including the names of all employees and their function. This would enable the Salem Redevelopment Authority to establish its own role in relation to the role of the Community Development Dept. in the ensuing development year. It would prevent duplication of effort and expense thereby giving us both the maximum benefit of federal and municipal resources." • A lengthy discussion was held on the matter. The Chairman noted his feelings on the- matter. He felt he would like to wait a while. The ,Vice-Chairman felt that this would define the roles of both agencies and we would know what is going to happen and it would open a line of communication between both agencies and it has nothing .to do with what happened in the SRA office last week. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, the motion be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Donald Koleman. Nay vote: . Lawrence Olsson The Chairman declared the motion carried. It was noted that Gregory Senko be asked to attend the next meeting. The Executive Director noted that he has a proposal for work to be done at 226 Essex Street on the heating system. • A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted to approve the expenditure of $245.00 to do said work at 226 Essex Street. *MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 6, 1975 Page 5 • A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted to approve the expenditure of $975.00 for work to be done on the heating system at 4-10 Central Street. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman and upon roll call, it was unanimously voted to accept the court's award to Mrs. Ann Blackabey for property taken by eminent domain at 4-10 Central Street. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, it was unanimously voted, site development contract N5 is awarded to the low bidder Delulis Bros. Construction Co. , Inc. The Chairman declared the motion carried. It was recommended that the SRA Board authorize the Executive Director to pro- ceed with the demolition work in back of 31 Front Street if a bid comes in under $2,000. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call it was unanimously voted to authorize the Executive Director to proceed with the demolition work at the rear of 31 Front Street if a bid comes in under $2,000. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, it was unanimously voted to advertise the sale of land in Derby Sq. to the Derby Sq. Company. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The SRA Board reviewed the Design Review Board's recommendations. After a discussion on the County Courthouse presentation, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, • seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to approve the MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OCT. 6, 1975 Page 6 • the DRB's recommendations for the County Courthouse presentation made Sept. 30, 1975. The DRB recommended approval of the sign for Jack's with the exception of the color which will be submitted at a later date. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted approval of the sign for Jack's, a ladies apparel shop. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously noted, the meeting stands adjourned (6:15 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • i t -f./odaGy ironrvv d�jS 5�b1 ANNUAL MEETING - AGENDA - OCT. 6, 1975 Sollcall Robert Bowman Ida Furnari V Dr. David Johnson �j Donald Koleman ✓ Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the previous annual meeting (Oct. 7, 2974) as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion I V Second 3. EXECUTIVE- DIRECTOR'S REPORT Motion to accept Second l f 4.ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman - names in nomination 4/0 Motion 1 Second 916 nominations closed Motion R 8 Second i election Motiqn Second vice Chairman - names in nomination' l Motion Second p /� nominations closed Motion Second /C election Motion Second�� / R � Treasurer - names in nomination RIB Motion Second -) nomination closed Motion / /= Second election Motion Secon 01< Asst. Treas. - names in nomination Motion )/� Second�� nominations closed Motion:: Second election Motion Second • Secretary name in nomination)l3 Motion Second 7 election Motion Second (in accordance with by-laws the Executive Director is appointed Secretary) t 4 Motion - that all actions and dispositions by the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority ar�e�ratified � Motion /i//f Second Adjournment - Motion Second • i. • MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT • AUTHORITY - OCTOBER 6, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for its annual meeting, Monday, October 6, 1975, .at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the SRA, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called the meeting to order with roll call. The following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Donald Koleman and Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. A copy of the previous annual meeting was mailed to each member of the Board for review. The Chairman asked for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or cor- rections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unani- mously voted the minutes of the meeting held Oct. , 7, 1974 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Executive Director read the attached report. A motion was duly made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted the Executive Director's report is accepted as read. The Chairman declared the motion carried. ELECTION OF OFFICERS CHAIRMAN - A motion was made by Ida Furnari•.; seconded by Robert Bowman that the name of Lawrence J. Olsson be placed in nomination for the office of Chairman. A motion was duly made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, the nominations be closed. . A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, that Lawrence J. Olsson be elected to the office of Chairman. The. following.voted -Rye:,. Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Donald Koleman. Lawrence Olsson voted present. The `Chairman declared 'the motion carried. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD .00T. 6, 1975 Page 2 • VICE CHAIRMAN - A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, '--the name of Ida A- Furnari-be placed in nomination for the.office of Vice-Chairman. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman the nominations be closed. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, that Ida A'. Furnari be elected to the office of Vice-Chairman. The following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Donald Koleman and Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the motion carried. TREASURER -- A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman, the name of Robert Bowman be placed in nomination for the office of Treasurer. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman, the nominations be closed. • A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman:y that Robert Bowman be elected to the office of Treasurer. The following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Donald Koleman and Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman. declared the motion carried. ASST. TREASURER - A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman the name of Donald Koleman be placed in nomination for the office of Asst. Treasurer. A .motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari the nominations be closed. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, that Donald Koleman be elected to the office of Asst. Treasurer. The following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson. Donald Koleman answered present. The Chairman declared the motion carried. SECRETARY - A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman the name of John Barrett be placed in nomination for the office of Secretary. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Doneld Koleman, and upon roll call, MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD OCT. 6, 1975 Page 3 unanimously voted John Barrett elected as Secretary to the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman that all actions and dispositions by the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority during the past year are ratified. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted the meeting adjourned (5:15P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • • SalemgE B EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Redevelopment JOHN W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1975 FOR THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. The year 1975 again was one of .progress for the .Salem Redevelopment Authority. ' However, the progress made was not consistent with the goals of the members of the Authority. Public improvements undertaken during the period proceeded in an orderly fashion. The public area of-One Salem Green, Higginson Square, and the Market Stalls were areas to which the Authority can point with pride. The contractor met his schedules and apparently will complete the work within the original bid and above all did the work in •a manner that was a credit to the firm, the community, and the Authority. As this report is being written, the same contractor has been tentatively selected as the responsible low bidder for the major work on the Essex Street Mall. Although this activity is the most important of all public improvements, it is also going to be the most critical since the closing of Essex Street will have an effect on all businesses. The goal of completion of the contract by July 1976 is attainable provided that favor- able weather during the initial stages of construction is conducive to steady work. The major disappointment however, lies in the inability of various selected developers to obtain necessary financing to proceed. This condition is not a criticism of the selected developers, but rather, a reflection on the overall national economy. Protracted negotiations with the major developer have been discouraging since goals set have not been attained. • CHAIRMAN VICE.CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI, ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN -2- The completion of the 50,000 square foot office building - One Salem Green - is the first major new construction in downtown Salem in many years. Other new construction has been tied in with existing local establishments as major expansion opportunities. The rehabilitation of architecturally and/or historically significant structures as well as the construction of public open space hav& meiitted national and area publicity. A second article by the noted New York Times Architectural Critic, Ada Louise Huxtable, cites the success of the project to date. The Preservation Award of the Boston Society of Architects further enhanced the prestige of the project. However, most important is the fact that the citizens of Salem and the area are taking justifiable . pride in the progress that has all of a sudden become most visible. The overall long range benefits to the community of new sewers, drains, water lines, fire and police alarm systems, • will save the city considerable monies in the many years ahead and will replace many antiquatedsystems. The recognition by the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development to the : project was evidenced by an allocation of $1,470,000 in Urgent Needs Funds for the Essex Street Mall.. When one considers that the national total for such funds were $50,000,000 and Salem Received such a relatively large portion, is an indication of the project's success. ' New firms have been attracted to the area. This alone is indicative of success and augurs well for the economic well being of the community in the years ahead. The Salem Redevelopment Authority and the community was saddened by the untimely death of Robert Kerr, Planner for the Authority. Bob had the ability to work well with people and develop a plan that met the needs of the community. His ability, talents, personality, and interest in Salem are sorely missed. Atty. William J. Tinti resigned as a member and Chairman of the Salem Redevelopment . Authority Board. His hours of timeless devotion and direction have been appreciated. -3- • To the Mayor, City Council, Department Heads, Federal and State Officials, goes our undying appreciation for sincere cooperation. The Authority pledges itself to work together for the ultimate good of the entire community. Respectfully submitted, SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY i x L a � a -Salem Redevelopment ERDIRECTOR JOHHNN WW. BARRET7 Authority . ETT rity OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 TO: Mayor Jean A. Levesque FROM: Lawrence J. Olsson DATE: October 3, 1975 The attached letter was delivered to Mr. I. R. Ransen by personal messenger. To insure that he has received the letter we will have a receipt for said delivery. • CHAIRMAN 'VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN -Salem Redevelopment E%EC W. V TE OIR ECTOR JOHN W. BAR RETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 October 3, 1975 Mr. I. R. Ransen 26 Shorncliffe Avenue Westmount, Quebec Dear Mr. Ransen: To date numerous phone calls were made to your Montreal staff relative and vital to the Salem project with no success of reaching anyone or receiving a return call. • If we- are to proceed with the project with Mondev as the major developer, it is imperative that the Salem Redevelopment Authority Board and your Montreal staff meet in Salem on Tuesday, October 7, 1975, at the Authority office at 2:00 P.M. to resolve the following: 1. Cooperative site work at St. Peter's Sq. (work commences Monday, Oct. 6, 1975) (see correspondence dated Sept. 26, 1975) ; 2. Letter of credit requested by Mondev (issuing bank .desires conference) ; 3. Revised LDA III schedule; 4. Arrange formal date for signing. The draft agreement regarding the easement was sent to your office by Atty. William Hawkes this week. This was the final item necessary for closing. These questions' must be resolved before the Salem Redevelopment Authority Board appears before the City Council (on demand) Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1975. Sincerely yours., /Lawrence Olsson, Chairman LOlec CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN AGENDA - SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 ' • 1. Roll call Robert Bowman// Ida Furnari ✓ /� Dr. David Johnso-- ' Donald Koleman !�`// Lawrence Olsson _ 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held Aug. 18, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board. Motion Second Approve minutes of the Sept. 2 6 4th SRA meeting. Motion ' Second " 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion r r Second 4. Communicatior® a. Architectural Barriers Board b. First Universalist Society c. Historic Salem, Inc. d. Atty. heffowd Berkal e. City of Salem (Cit_y Ems) f. John S. Sullivan (Balance sheet for period ending July 31, 1975) g. Dept. of HUD 5. Executive Dire 's report 6. Unfinished business Action — amendment to existing contract in the amount of $13,149.38 for supervision and administration of contract 3 and 4 7. New business a. Action - DRB recommendations b. Action - set time for annual meeting for the first Monday in October (6th) c. Action - Vote on agreement between the City and SRA for market stall area a • AGENDA - SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 1. Roll call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held Aug. 18, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board. Motion Second Approve minutes of the Sept. 2 6 4th SRA meeting. Motion * Second - 3. econd "3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion Second • 4. Communications a. Architectural Barriers Board b. First Universalist Society c. Historic Salem, Inc. d. Atty. Lenoard Berkal e. City of Salem (City Engineer) f. John S. Sullivan (Balance sheet for period ending July 31, 1975) Y. Dept. of HUD 5. Executive Direcotr's report 6. Unfinished business Action - amendment to existing contract in the amount of $13,149.38 for supervision and administration of contract 3 and 4 7. New business a. Action - DRB recommendations b. Action - set time for annual meeting for the first Monday in October (6th) c. Action - vote on agreement between the City and SRA for market stall area • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • HELD SEPTEMBER 2, 1975 . The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for its regular meeting September 2, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at the, office of the SRR, Old Town Hall, Derby Sq. , Salem, Mass. The Chairman, ,being the only member present declared the meeting recessed until Thursday, Sept. 4, 1975, at 7:30 A.M. On Thursday, Sept. 4, 1975, at 7:30 A.M. the Chairman, being the only member present, declared the next regular meeting of the Board of the SRA will be held Monday, Sept. 15, 1975, at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Sq. , Salem, ;Mass. • • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-SEPT. 15, 1975 SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. Robert Scagliotti - architectural consulting services $175.00 2. Hanover Contracting Co. , Inc. - pay estimate #9 38,825.30 3. George P. Vallis - General legal services 250.00 4, George P. Vallis - legal services in connection with eviction (Camera Supply Shop, Inc.) 136.00 5. George P. Vallis - legal services, disposition parcel RC-3 (County) 300.00 6. Peter A. Laudati - real estate consulting services 460.00 7. Xerox Corp. - leasing fee for Xerox machine 348.95 8. Pitney Bowes - leasing fee for postage machine 30.00 9. Sawtell's - office supplies 5.74 10. Pocahontas Spring water Co. - water cooler rental and deliveries 19.26 0. Salem Evening News - advertisement. for contract #5 198.90 12. City of Salem - rent due for Sept. 1975 530.51 13. Allied Flag Company - Lawn sockets for flags 430.00 14. Charrette - supplies for copy machine 50.19 15. Boston Globe - advertisement for contract #5 200.00 16. New England Telephone Co. - SRA office telephone bill 210.37 17. The Lyceum - luncheon meetings 24.39 18. John S. Sullivan - accounting services 150.00 PROPERTY MANGEMENT BILLS 1. waters & Brown, Inc. hardware supplies 27.47 2. Delande's - electrical supplies 42.80 3. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bills for SRA owned properties 105.89 • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 • The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for its regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 15, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the SRA, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson. Atty. Donald Koleman arrived shortly after roll call. The Chairman declared the meeting in session.with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held August 18, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman asked for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting �e1d August 18, 1975 stands approved. as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The members of the SRA Board received a copy of the minutes of the Sept. 2nd and 4th meeting. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and unanimously voted the minutes of the adjourned meetings held Sept. 2 and 4, 1975 stands approved. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS The members of the SRA Board received a copy of the accounts payable list for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and upon roll call unanimously voted all bills are approved for payment. 10 The Chairman declared the motion carried. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPT. 15, 1975 Page 2 • COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority: 1. The Comm. of Massachusetts Architectural Barriers Board. noted in its letter that they would like to more clearly understand how the Authority made its decision on the proposed site plan for the property owned by the Derby Square Company. 2. The First Universalist Society letter of Aug. 28, 1975 stated that its Board of Trustees has no unfavorable reaction to the serving of liquor in the proposed restaurant to be located in the East India Garage. 3. Historic Salem, Inc. requested that its status as developer of the 7 Ash Street property be terminated. 4. A copy of Atty. Berkal's letter to the City of Salem on behalf of his client, We Peabody Museum, was received at the SRA office whereby it was requested that the City complete its work on the sidewalk in the area of the Peabody Museum. 5. The City Engineer stated in his letter of Aug. 25, 1975 that h&,is of the opinion that the Museum has a responsibility to restore the sidewalk to a safe condi- tion. 6. The SRA balance sheet was received from the office of John S. Sullivan for the period ending July 31, 1975. (copy distributed to each member of the Board) 7. The Dept. of HUD notified the SRA that the 312 Loan Application Program has been extended to Oct. 31, 1975. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Letters have been sent out to developers for two parcels to the effect that we must have a letter from them by Sept. 30, 1975 relative to future plans for development of the parcels. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPT. 15, 1975 Page 3 • The Dept. of HUD staff will make a 312 loan inspection this week. Whitman & Howard, Inc. staff will be here to help bring the payment record up to date and to set up a master contract. The problem in the past has been that we have so many contracts with them for different work areas that it is difficult to interpret what billing, or a portion thereof, goes against a particular contract so we will incorporate all of them into one master contract. After we go over the contracts with Whitman & Howard, Inc. we will be in a better position to review all the line items in the budget and we will then know where we stand on doing the work on_ the Colonial Men's Shop building. The article in the New York Times by Ada Louise Huxtable was very complimentary to Salem. The findings by the federal auditor were forwarded to this office and to the Mayor's . office. A reply was mailed to HUD and we received a telephone call that they were • satisfied with the reply. The SRA's administrative .budget has been drafted and will be submitted to HUD. The Boston Society of Architects agreed to hold its next business meeting in Salem during the month of Sept. 1975. On October 1, the SRA will make a presentation at the Salem Library. The bid opening date for Contract N5 is Sept. 24, 1975. Eleven general contractors have taken out specifications for the work. Negotiations with.Mondev are still going on and it may be necessary to hold a special meeting to finalize the agreement. The market stalls were used during Salem Market Days and the Executive Director feels that it is about time for the Board to take a formal vote to-.transfer .the property to the-.City. The Pickering Co. will give us a price for removal of the oil tank at the Kinsman .Block and we will then discuss the matter with Atty. Pangopoulos. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPT. 15, 1975 Page 4 • UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Executive Director noted that the proposed amendment to the Collins DuTot Partnership contract for an amount not to exceed $13,149.38 for supervision and administration of contracts 3 and 4 was discussed sometime ago at one of the Board's Wednesday.morning meetings. After reviewing the minutes of the previous meetings it was found that no formal vote wastaken by the Board on this matter. The Executive Director recommended that a formal vote be taken for the record. A motion was mode by Robert. Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari that the Collins DuTot Partnership contract be amended to approve an additional payment not to exceed $13,149.38 for supervision/adminiistration�.of O.Ur contracts 3 and 4 retroactive to August 14,1974. Upon roll call the following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson. • Atty. Donald Koleman voted present since he was not a member of the Board as of- - the August date. The Chairman declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS It was noted that Mrs. Cole attended the meeting to find out what is going to happen to the. property known as the Woolworth building: Mr. Robert Cummings spoke for Mrs. Cole saying that she would like to attend one of the Board's morning meeting with her attorney to discuss the future plans for the building. The Chairman advised Mrs. Cole that she would be welcome to attend any one of the Board's meetings. Mrs. Cole was agreeable to attend the next Wednesday morning meeting.with her • attorney. At this time the Board discussed the Design Review Board's recommendations. CUSTOM HOUSE The DRB recommended approval of the final plans. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPT. 15, 1975 Page 5 • A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted to approve the final plans for the Custom House. The Chairman declared the motion carried. LYCEUM The DRB recommended approval of the proposal for a ventilation system for the Lyceum Restaurant. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and unanimously voted to approve the proposed ventilation system for the Lyceum Restaurant. The Chairman declared the motion carried. NAUMKEAG TRUST The DRB recommended approval of a sign for the Naumkeag Trust bank. A motion was.made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted • to approve the proposed sign for the Naumkeag Trust bank building. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time it was noted that the SRA Board must hold its annual meeting in October. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted the Board will hold .its annual meeting Monday, October 6, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. , and that the regular meeting will commence immediately following the adjournment of the annual meeting. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Atty. George Vallis has prepared an agreement between the SRA and the City of Salem for the transfer of the market area to the City. After review of the prepared document, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and unanimously voted that the Chairman is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the SRA Board for the transfer of the market stall area to the City of Salem. MYNUTES OF THE MEETING HELD SEPT. 15, 1975 Page 6 • The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and unanimously voted that the position of Property Manager be eliminated as soon as possible and . that sufficient notice be given to the employee in said position. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 1. The next SRA meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, due to the holiday. 2. Received federal and state audits 3. Dates set for advertising documents for contract #l5 is Aug. 22 and 29 and the bid opening date is set for Sept. 24,, 1975 4. A presentation was made to the merchants in the project area to explain the construction schedule for contract N5 and the work involved so that they would know what will be going.on when the work starts on Essex Street. 5. Ada Louise Huxtable visited the SRA office and project area. 6. Have two potential developers for the Bell Shop building and recommend they go before the DRB for review. 7. ????????Woolworth - if no reporter is present. • 8. Changes were made on the Operating Agreement with the Off 'Street Parking Commission 9. Meeting will be held in the near future with Mondev to wrap up all the details of the Operating Agreement. SMXXSffiSffip14A44MXKXIIX%%�fA1X8ffiMXXH%A��tK�RgXA�%%Sg'ffiX%MXf4Af%1%}1X%07ffiXNE'MKX%Mu%XX146�X$1$ffiRMaCMHM1I!!gg 10. Did an inspection of the work completed by Deiulis Bros. with the Dept. Heads of City Government. 11. Telephone call received from Sen. Brooke's office notifying the News that the $1,470,000 is available for the Essex St. Mall • a MM Salem Redevelopment VE OH UT1N W.. °IRBARRECTOR ET7 JOHETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS, 01970 TELEPHONE 7446900 August 21, 1975 The Honorable Jean A. Levesque Mayor, City of Salem 93 Washington Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mayor Levesque: It has been brought to the attention of the members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority that there is a possible danger of the City losing Federal Funds allocated to it under the Community Develop- ment Act because of the failure of the City to file proper assurances and certification as required and specified by HUD regulations (HUD Form 7015.12 (12-74) . • It is the opinion of the Authority the failure to obtain adoption of the Community Development program by the Salem City Council could seriously affect the City's ability to expend these funds and consequently jeopardize the entire urban renewal program. In the light of this matter, it is urgently requested that you grant us an immediate meeting with you to fully discuss this matter. Respecffully yours, Lawrence J. 0 sson Chairman LJO/pw CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ABET. TREABURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN Salemmm • , EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRedevelopment edeel pent JOHN W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ, O OX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900 C` . S, ptember 5, 1975 Mr. Anthony V. Fletcher, City Enginee �O City of Salem V City Hall Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Mr. Fletcher: i Re: Final Inspection Site Development Contract #3 The work comprising the subject contract has been completed and is ready for the final inspection. The work under this contract consists of underground public utilities, water, drainage and sewer lines, electrical facilities, police and fire alarm facilities, roadway pavements, bituminous concrete, brick and granite block sidewalks, concrete, brick and granite blocks, landscaping and site furnishings. The streets covered are Washington Street from Essex to New Derby Street; Front Street from Washington Street to Lafayette Street; Church Street; Brown Street from St. Peter Street to New Liberty Street; Liberty Street from Essex to southerly end of high rise housing; Church Street from Liberty to easterly end of high rise housing; St. Peter Square and St. Peter Street (vicinity of St. Peter Square) . A complete set of blue line "as built" drawings were hand delivered to you on Sept. 2, 1975. It is requested that a final inspection be scheduled with this office. It is also recommended that all city departments involved be invited to be present. It is desired that this inspection be scheduled as soon as possible, however, we would appreciate an advance notice of a week. Sincerely yours, Israel Davidson Project Engineer ID/ec CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN AGENDA - AUGUST 18, 1975 • 1. Roll call . Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson Dr. David Johnson. 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held August 4, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board / Motion 1 D Second 3. Bills '(copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board for review) Motion Second }� 04. Communications &/D a. Derby Sq. Company (refer to new business) b. Neptune wrecking Co. , Inc. c. Comm. of Mass. 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. Action on the Derby Sq. Company's request b. Authorization to execute and submit to the Dept. of HUD a Proclaimer Certificate for technical specifications for site improvement contract #5 c. Authorization to execute and submit to HUD a Proclaimer Certificate • (J for the sale of land around the Derby Sq. area to Mortdn B. Braun. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - AUGUST 18, 1975 SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. Collins DUTot Partnership - additional work for site improvement contract #5 $5,467.80 2. Collins DuTot Partnership - construction administration services for contracts #3 and 4 878.73 3. Peter A. Laudati & Son - real estate consultant's services 120.00 4. Commonwealth of Mass. - fee for federal audit (subject to HUD's approval of the audit report) 2,953.20 5. Whitman & Howard, Inc. - engineering services in connection with disposition of parcel 5 and revising parcel P-10 250.00 6. Whitman & Howard, Inc. - engineering services in connection with SRA's contract H5 7,238.21 7. I.B.M. Corp. - leasing fee for typewriter Sept. to Nov. 1975 67.50 8. Xerox Corp. - rental fee for Xerox machine for July, 1975 241.45 • 9. I.B.M. Corp. - service agreement for IBM Typewriter 7/75 to 6/76 54.50 10. Xerox Corp. - dry image for xerox machine 98.00 11. Salem Evening News - advertisement for contract work on 5-9 Derby Sq. 93.60 12. City of Salem - rent due for month of August, 1975 530.51 13. Pocahontas Spring Water Co. - water cooler rental and supplies 19.26 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Boston Gas - gas bill for 224 Essex St. 15.70 2. Mass. Elect Co. - electric bill for 7 Ash St. 15.70 • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • HELD - AUGUST 18, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority:_met in open session for a regular meeting August 18, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the SRA, Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson. Atty. Donald Koleman arrived shortly there- after. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held August 4, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted the minutes of the • August 4, 1975 meeting stands approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, item N6 (Whitman s Howard, Inc. $7,238.21) be held back and item N4 (Comm. of Mass. $2,953.20) be paid as soon as a letter is received from HUD accepting the audit report, and that the balance of the bills presented are approwu for payment. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS • The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: 1. The Derby Sq. Company requested the SRA Board execute a consent to transfer title, deed and interest in the 5-9 Derby Sq. property to Morton B. Braun as sole owner MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AUG. 18, 1975 Page 2 • of the property. This item was referred to new business 2. Neptune wrecking Co. forwarded a copy of a letter sent to the HUD area office relative to fill used in the demolition area where. the old Beef & Oyster Restaurant was located (3-11 Front Street) . 3. The Comm. of. Massachusetts forwarded a breakdown of the expenses incurred in the preparation of the Federal .Audit Report. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The next meeting of the SRA will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1975 due to the holiday. The SRA received a copy,of the federal and state audit reports. Invitation for bids for contract N5 will be advertised Aug. 22, and Aug 29. • The bid opening date is set for Sept. 24, 1975. A presentation was made to the local merchants in the project area to explain the construction schedule and the work involved so that they will know what will be going on when the work starts on Essex St. Ada. Louise Huxtable visited the project area and the Executive Director provided her with pictures of-'buildings in the project area that she could use in her article. The Executive Director noted that he is quite certain that the article will be a favorable one. we have two potential developers for the Bell Shop building and it was recommended to them that they both go before the Design Review Board with plans before the Authority can take any action. Both parties have potential tenants lined up. There is a possibility that the tentative developer for the Woolworth property may not be able to proceed with his plans for the building. There is another party • interested in being the developer. It was suggested that the other potential developer should be 'contacted to find out what he plans to do with the building before taking any further action. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AUG. 18, 1975 Page 3 • George Vallis. discussed the changes that Mondev wanted in the Operating Agreement and all changes were acceptable to the Off-Street Parking Commission. It was noted that there will be adequate insurance on the building. All the changes were reviewed by Atty. Hawkes and Atty. Peter Merry and were found to be acceptable. As it stands, there will be a meeting on Thursday, A.M. to wrap up all the details. On Thursday, Aug.14, 1975, there was an unscheduled inspection of Delulis' Bros. work under contract H4 by various City Dept. Heads. Sen. Brooke's office called the Salem News to advise them that $1,470,000 is available for the Essex Street Mall. No letter has been received in this office to this affect. NEW BUSINESS • In regard to the request submitted by the Derby Sq. Company, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the Chairman is authorized to sign a letter of consent to allow the transfer of ownership of the property in the name of the Derby Sq. Company to an individual, Morton B. Braun, as the sole owner of said property. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman and upon roll call unanimously voted, the Executive Director is authorized to execute and submit to the Dept. of HUD a Proclaimer Certificate for technical specifications for contract N5. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A recommendation was made to submit a Proclaimer Certificate to the Dept. of HUD for transfer of land around the Derby Sq. area to Morton B. Braun. It was noted by Atty. Koleman that since the property is still owned by the Derby Sq. Company, it may not be possible to transfer land under two different names. It was agreed that this matter would be investigated further. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AUG. 18, 1975 Page 4 At this tine a recommendation was made to review the SRA's and the City's salary schedule. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to increase Kevin Hurley's salary to the second step of the City salary schedule (Grade X) and to increase Ethel Crowell's salary to the second step of the City's salary schedule (Grade VI) effective July 1, 1975. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Atty. George Vallis advised the SRA Board that 90 day notices to vacate were given to tenants on Central Street and Camera Supply on Essex:,Street and that he has the execution for the Court for Camera Supply. Atty. Vallis asked the Board whether'or riot they wanted him to proceed with the legal process. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and upon roll call, • unanimously voted that Atty. Vallis proceed with the execution and eviction pro- ceedings for Camera Supply, Ben's Smoke Shop, Wenfield Frame and Cameracraft. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and unanimously voted the meting adjourned (5:55 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett 1 AGENDA - AUGUST 4, 1975 1. Roll call } f Robert Bowman �y Ida Furnari ' Donald Koleman f Dr. David Johnson Lawrence Olsson 'i 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held July 21, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed 'to each member of the Board for review) Motion Second 'L 4. Communications • a. Dept. of Interior b. Salem Public Library 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. Action of request from Leonard Berkal relative to the brick walkway between One Salem Green and the rear of the old Woolworth store b. Authority to execute and submit a Proclaimer Certificate on technical specifications for the Colonial Men's Shop building. c. Authorization to enter into a contract with John Emerson for a fee not to exceed $1,250 for putting together drawings and specifications for bidding • documents and for supervision of construction on the facade. easement for the central section of the Custom House building. P '! MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • HELD -- AUGUST 4, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting, Monday, Aug. 4, 1975, at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the SRA, Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Donald Koleman, Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. Ida Furnari and Dr. David Johnson are recorded as being absent. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held July 21, .1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or cor- rections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by.Donald Koleman, • and unanimously voted, the minutes of the meeting held July 21, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and upon roll call, unanimously voted, all bills be approved for payment. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS a. A letter was received from the Dept. of Interior relative to the two warehouses on Front Street that they would be interested in moving. to the Derby St. area. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 4, 1975 Page 2 • The Salem Public Library advised the Chairman and Executive Director that they .will be contacted in September in regard to a presentation to be made by the SRA in connection with the Library's "Salem Today" Program. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT We have arranged to have the use of the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank Community Room for our presentation to the merchants to explain the final plans for the Essex Street pedestrian mall before going to bid so that they will know what is going to happen during the construction period. Leonard Berkal requested the Board's consideration of a brick walkway between One Salem Green to the rear of the old Woolworth store. He was advised that the area is not owned by the SRA, it is owned by the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank and we could not give him permission for the walkway. Although, if permission is granted by the • Salem Five then the SRA would have the final review of the plans to approve the brick work so that it will blend in with the existing work. Delulis Bros. has completed his work on contract N4 with the exception of the electrical fixtures for the market stall area. It looks like we will be in a position to go out for bid on the facade easement work for the 216 Essex Street building. We have a recommendation under new business requesting authorization to submit a Proclaimer Certificate for technical specifications for the Custom House building. Mort Braun and Donald Wagoner and the Executive Director will open bids for the Bancroft House on Friday. It is expected that the work on the Custom House will not exceed $25,000 and the specifications are being prepared . Historic Salem„Inc. has three bids for the rehabilitation work on the Monroe • House ranging from $10,000 to $32,000. They probably will have to re-bid the job. The Executive Director recommended that a vote be taken to notify the City MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AUG. 4, 1975 Page 3 • that the Salem Redevelopment Authority is in a position to transfer ownership of the market stall area to the City of Salem and that by doing this the Board of Control will be able to make its decision as to who the tenants will be and the amount of rent they will charge for each stall. A letter was forwarded to the Board of Control notifying them that it is up to them to order the electric meter for the area. NEW BUSINESS In regard to Leonard Berkal's request, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman that the SRA must have final review of the plans for the walkway at the rear of the old Woolworth Store, if the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank authorizes said work, so that the brick work will meld together. • The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted the Executive Director is authorized to execute and submit to the Dept. of HUD a Proclaimer Certificate on technical specifications for the 216 Essex Street building. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman to enter into a contract with John Emerson for a fee not to exceed $1,250 for putting together drawings and specifications for bidding documents, and for supervision of facade easement construction for the central section of the Custom House building on Central Street. The Chairman declared the motion carried. • I MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AUG. 4, 1975 Page 4 • A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, the City be notified that the Salem Redevelopment Authority is prepared to transfer the market stall area to the City after the electrical fixtures are installed. The Chairman declared the nation carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unani- mously voted the meeting adjourned. (5:35 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • AGENDA - JULY 21, 1975 1. Roll call / Robert Bowman / -- --• Ida Furnari ////// n Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held July 7, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the� Board Motion /J Second 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) � Motion 7� Second • 4. Communications a. Atty. Charles J. Panagopoulos (refer to new business) b. Commonwealth of Mass. c. W. T. Rich Co. (refer to new business) . d. Dept. of HUD 5. Executive Director's report 6. New business a. Action on letter from Atty. Panagopoulos b. Action on letter from W. T. Rich Co. 17 OL ........... 17 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - JULY 21, 1975 . SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. New England Tel. Co. - SRA office telephone bill 237.81 2. John S. Sullivan - accounting services 150.00 3. Collins DuTot Partnership - services rendered for.contracts 3 ,& 4 1,412.86 Additional work for contract 5 1,205.40 .r MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - JULY 21, 1975 • The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting Monday, July 21, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the SRA. At 5:28 P.M. . the Vice Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Donald Koleman. The Vice-Chairman called the meeting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held July 7, 1975 for advance reading. The Vice-Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted, the minutes of July 7, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. • BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted, the bills be approved for payment, as presented. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: 1. Atty. Charles Panagopoulos requested a time extension to July 25, 1975 on behalf of his clients to give them enough time to obtain all the necessary figures in connection with the rehabilitation of the building owned by the Kallas brothers. It was recommended that this item be referred to new business. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JULY: 21, 1975 Page 2 • 2. A letter was forwarded to Robert Scagliotti in regard to exit doors on buildings in the project area.• It was noted in the letter that this requirement would be covered by local ordinances or zoning laws. The Executive Director in- dicated that it might be necessary for the SRA to go before the Board of Appeals on the matter. 3. W. T. Rich Co. , Inc. requested a reduction of retainage that is being held . by the SRA in connection with work being done on the Daniel Low Warehouse building. It was recommended that this item be referred to new business for action. 4. The Dept. of HUD approved a transfer of $270,000 from the Project Temporary Loan Repayment Account to the Project Expenditures Account. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The City Engineer and Whitman & Howard are working on drawings for sewers and • drainage for the Essex Street Mall. Collins DuTot Partnership staff will be here Wednesday, July 23rd, to go over specifications for contract #5 with Whitman & Howard staff. Robert Scagliotti has completed specifications for the rehabilitation of the Colonial Men's Shop building and will be ready to go out for bid as soon as he gets authorization from the SRA. Representatives from HUD and the State Historical Commission were here to inspect the Custom House building in connection with the 312 Loan Program. The 312 Loan paper work is becoming very confusing and embarrassing since HUD keeps coming back with additional forms that must be used and we must go back to the applicants for repeated information. The Project Engineer has requested a joint inspection by the Authority and the City Engineer•to inspect the completed work in the Higginson Sq. area, Service Area • (Church St.) , paved area at' the Market Stalls and the City Hall Green area prior to being transferred to the City of Salem. 'MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JULY 21, 1975 Page 3 • Delulis Bros. is proceeding. on schedule with contract N4. The gas lines are in the market stalls and they are waiting for the electrical fixtures to come in. The way things are going, it looks like they will be able to meet their com- pletion date. The Essex House cornice is being removed so that it may be used by Mr. Dana in the rehabilitation of his building on the corner of Central Street and Essex Street. We have all the necessary insurance coverages for this work. Before Delulis Bros. leaves the project area the brick work to be done in the area where the Heritage Lounge is located will be completed. The Executive Director noted that the Board members received a copy of the Design Review Board minutes for the meeting held July 8, 1975 and noted that no action is necessary at this time on the Courthouse submission. • NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman to allow Atty. Panagopoulos a time extension to July 25, 1975 at which time the Board must have a decision on the plans for the property known as the Kallas Building. The vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, for authorization to release $2,260.25 to W. T. Rich Co. for work completed under the demolition section of the contract for the Daniel Low Warehouse building. The vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted the meeting adjourned (5:45 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • JOHN N. IVESTOR ATTORNEY AT LAW 140 UNION STREET SUITE 30T LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01901 5950349 595-1376 July 16 , 1975 Lawrence J. Olsson, Chairman Salem Redevelopment Authority 32 Derby Square Salem, Massachusetts Re: Central Fire Station Dear Mr. Olsson: I hereby request a special meeting with the Design Review Board to discuss alterations to the building known as the Old Central Fire Station on Church Street, Salem, Massachusetts. Your earliest convenience will be appreciated. Very truly you .s, - JOHN N. NES 0 /GN/ac i cc: Robert Scagliotti 15 Derby Square Salem, Massachusetts Honorable Jean Levesque, Mayor City Hall Salem, Massachusetts • AGENDA - JULY 7, 1975 1, Roll Call ✓ ��S Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Donald Kolaw, Lawrence Olsson Yds' 2. Approve minutes of the'meeting held June 16, 1975 as copied and mailed to each menber of the Board for advance reading . Motion Second IKL 3. Bills - copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each .menber of the Board for review II/ MotionSecond 4. CcmTunications 1 a. Holyoke Mutual Insurance Co. In Salem • _b. Fireman's Fund c. Dept. of HUD d. The Boston Society of Architects e. Salem Off Street Parking Commission f. John S. Sullivan - balance sheet 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business a. Proposal from R. Scagliotti 7. New business a. Approve recommendation of the DRB - 5-9 Derby Square addition,pre- liminary drawings b. Sale of Custom House as three parcels 8. Adjourn Motion Second a ACCOUNTS 'PAYABLE JULY.'7,*.'1975• • SRA OFFICE BILLS Z. Robert ScagZiotti - consulting services rendered $425,00 2. Peter A. Laudati & Son - real estate consulting services 520,00 3. Pocahontas Spring Water Co, - water cooler rental/deliveries 22,25 4. Salem Evening News - notice of street closing 59.80 5. City of Salem - rent due for July, 2975 530. 51 6. Gerald T. McCarthy - insurance premium for Z84-Z86 Essex Street 572.00 7. IBM - service agreement for IBM typewriter 54.50 8. George P. VaZlis - legal services for month of June, 1975 250.00 9. Laurence R. Lowry - photographs of restored and new buildings 1,000. 00 Z0. SawteZZ Office Supply - supplies 6.69 ZZ. New England Telephone Co. - SRA office telephone bill 288, 19 • Z2. John S. Sullivan - accounting services 250.00 13. Waters & Brown, Inc. - hardware supplies 9. 88 Z4. WenfieZd Frame - easels for displaying photographs 60. 75 5. SRA Staff Expenses - John W. Barrett 6.90 May 1975 Kevin J. Hurley '29.25. April-June 1975 36, Z5 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1. Boston Gas - gas bill for 224 Essex Street Z8.49 2. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bills for SRA properties ZZ7.45 3. City 'of Salem - water bills for SRA properties 45.63 J n� MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 'BOARD 'OF THE 'SALEM REDEVELOPMENT 'AUTHORITY • JULY'7; '1975 Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting of the Board, Monday, July 7, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Massachusetts. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Donald Kolenan, Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. Ida Furnari and Dr. David Johnson are recorded as being absent. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. There being no omissions • or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bouman, seconded by Donald Kolenan, and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held June 16, 1975 stand approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Kolenan, and upon roll call, unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills, as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. OOMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the SRA office: 1. Holyoke Mutual Insurance Company in Salem requested the loan of photo- graphs of the redeveloped area for their Open House, July 20 - 23, 1975. Minutes of the Meeting of July 7, 1975 Page 2 The Board granted Holyoke's request. • 2. A letter was received from the Fireman's Fund submitting a breakdown of their settlement offer, in the amount of $444.89, on the typewriterSand adding machines that were stolen from the SRA office. The Board recommended acceptance of this offer. 3. The Dept. of Housing & Urban Development advised the SRA that instructions were sent to the Regional Office regarding Urgent Need Funds and confirming HUD's decision that the SRA submit a full application for $1,470,000 of Community Develop- ment Block Grant Funds; also that $311,368 has been made available from funds under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949 to meet the interest need outlined in the Authority's application in April. 4. The Boston Society of Architects advised the SRA they enjoyed the slide presentation of the redeveloped area and they were pleased the SRA won their • preservation award for 1975. 5. The Salem Off-Street Parking Commission requested the use of the parcel of land abutting on St. Peter and Bridge Street in connection with a proposal made by the Corrections Alternative Division Sheriff's Department. The Executive Director noted that this request has been verbally withdrawn by Mr. Shatswell. 6. The balance sheet for the period ending May 31, 1975 has been received from John S. Sullivan's office and a copy of same was distributed to each Board member. EV=IVE DIRECIOR'S REPORT The Executive Director noted that a copy of Robert Scagliotti's letter, addressed to Mr. Norton Hemmer of the State Building Code Commission, was dis- tributed to each menber of the Board. Mr. Powers, the Building Inspector, dis- covered that doors in the project are in violation of the Code. Mr. Scagliotti talked to Mr. Remmer and asked that this restriction be removed; as a result this letter was sent to Mr. Rammer. There is a possibility that if this request is approved Minutes of the Meeting of July 7, 1975 Page 3 • and gets back to Mr. Powers' office, the Authority may have to go before the Board of Appeals. Thirty doors in restored buildings are in violation of the code. The Urgent Needs Fund application, under the Community Development Block Grant Funds was hand delivered to HUD on June 30, 1975. Judge Zoll has requested the use of the Rizzo lot for parking for court personnel. The rent on this lot would be $50/month. The Board recommended the Executive Director follow this up with Mr. Ray Shea, Lt. Coughlin and Mr. Kelleher. Robert Bowman recommended that no action be taken until the lot behind Welch's property has been ,hot t mel, The SRA has installed a chain at the end of Salam Green and Church Street inasmuch as cars have been parking in this area, particularly in the .evening. • The Authority checked with Joan Boudreau and One Salam Green and they were both agreeable to the installation of the chain. Keys have been given to: Joan Boudreau, Kinsman Block, Fire Department and One Salam Green. Mrs. Cole has requested access into the rear of the Salem Five property. Mrs. Cole must talk to Mr. Howie of Salem Five and he felt sure some arrangement could be made about allowing people to cross their property. Mort Braun is ready to proceed on the Custom House and has asked that the property be appraised as three separate parcels. HUD advised Mr. Braun that if this were done, they could loan him more money on the 312 Program. Peter Laudati could appraise this property as three separate parcels. The Dept. of HUD called and asked if they could recapture any money on the 312 Loan Program. The SRA advised HUD we would need approximately $15,000 more than anticipated. Buildings covered by the 312 Loan Program are the • Colonial Men's Shop, Historic Salem (Monroe House), Custom House and the Minutes of the Meeting of July 7, 1975 Page 4 • Grimshaw House, although Mr. Peabody may go ahead without the 312 money. The SRA received a copy of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Salm - Peabody Connector. The Executive Director wrote a letter on behalf of the Authority supporting the Connector Road and Beverly Bridge. The Design Review Board has a final meeting tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM with Mr. Walker and representatives of the Court House relative to their proposal. Ronald Barnes has advised that changes, if any, will be insignificant and he anticipates no problems in approval of same. Representatives from Collins DuTot & Whitman & Howard will be here tomorrow afternoon to discuss plans for Essex Street. The SRA should be in a position to go out for bids soon. The Authority would like to do the back side of the garage by Almy's and Central Street from Essex down by the Custom House. By in- cluding these in the contract, the Authority will realize the benefit of a better price for a larger job. Boston Gas plans on installing gas lines to the Market Stalls tomorrow. DeIulis finished his extra work today and has been as cooperative as possible. Some of the paving blocks DeIulis has installed may have to be removed at the ex- pense of the Cas Co. or the Market Commission. Paving of Higginson Square is in the hands of the Warren Construction Co. and all that is needed now is hot-topping equipment. Work began today on the Dana Building. Dick Golick of Jack's advised he expects to be located in the building by Novenber. The Executive Director noted that relocation procedures will be discussed informally with Mr. Golick so that he can get his air conditioning equipment moved. • Minutes of the Meeting of July 7, 1975 Page 5 • UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion was held on the proposal submitted by Robert Scagliotti for the preparation of specifications for the 216 Essex Street property and the 222 Essex Street property. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted to award the contract to Robert Scagliotti for preparation of specifications for 216-220 Essex Street, Colonial Men's Store and Big L Discount, and 222 Essex Street, known as Camera Supply Shop, in ananount not to exceed $5,000. The Chairman declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS The Menbers of the Board received a copy of the Minutes of the Design Review Board recommendations for advance reading. Discussion was held relative to the 5-9 Derby Square addition (kitchen and • service area and outside stairways to downstairs). A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call unanimously voted to approve preliminary drawings for the 5-9 Derby Square addition as submitted by Mr. Braun. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call unanimously voted to sell Parcel R-5A (Custom House) as three separate parcels: R-5A-1, R-5A-2, and R-5A-3. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 P.M. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, • John W. Barrett EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT • 1. Letter from Robert L. Scagliotti (copy to SRA members) 2. Community Development Funds application delivered to HUD 3. Use of the Rizzo par�k,7inggg lot by the Court 70"06`� A" � • 4 (401 1 42 1.4300 OPETER A. LAUDATI SON JQeal Gestate Consultants = Since 1910 49 WEVBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE. R. 1. 02903 June 1.6 , 1975 Salem Redevelopment Authority 32 Derby Square 4 P . 0. Box 3003 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Attn: Mr . John W. Barrett Dear Mr. Barrett : I have had several meetings and conversations with • Mr. Walter S . Groszyk, Chairman of. the: Board of. Assessors in Salem to discuss the real. estate tax assessment which can reasonably bE! anticipated for the proposed East India . Mal.l development . Following is a summary of the conclusions I have drawn : 1. It is my understanding that thE! final value will have a possible range from a lows of $1 , 828, 000 . to a high. of $2 ,601 , 00C . 2 . On January. l , follow-.ng the completion, of construction the parcel will be assessed at S01 to 600 of the final. value . That is from a minimum of. $914 ,000 . to a maximum of $1 , 560 , 000 . The former heirg 50% o_` the lower final ,value and the latter 601, of the higher. 3. The current proportion of assessment would be 280 of the value accepted in 112" . This percentage will vary annually with. the: proportionate rate determined for Salem. Therefore the assessed value to which the existing tax rate will be applied (currently $1S7 . ) could range from a low of $296 ,000 . (i . e . 28% of $914 , 000 . ) to a Nigh of. $436 , 938 , (i .e . 280 of $1. , 560 ,600 . ) • 4 . The actual tax which would be assessed would be calculated as follows. : Minimum: $157 . x $296 ,000 . = $40 , 192 , Maximum: $157 . x $436 , 9:,8 . = $68 ,600 . • PETER A. L.AUDAT1 6 SON - 2- S . "2" through "4" above will probably be effective as of January 1 , 1977 for the year 1977 . The tax rate and percentile applied Would be those effective at that time. 6 . The following year (i . e . January 1 , 1978) the proportion of the final, value assessed would be directly proportionate to the volume of space leased and occupied, That is , if occupancy is 700 , the: base value would be 700 of $1 , 828 , 000 . , up to $2. ,601 , 000 . with the lower value being the more likely based upon current marketing conditions . The percentile assigred to Salem would then be applied (currently 280) and the actual tax assessed would be calculated at the existing rate (currently $157 , per N) . For example : 70% x $1 , 828 , 000 . _ $1 , 279 ,600 . 28% x $1 , 279 600 . _ $358 ; 288. and $358 , 288 , x 1157 , _ $56 , 251. 7 . It is anticipated that sometime w;.thi.n the next few years the Salem assessing policy will change. in that th.e assessment will be based upon the full cash• value . If so,the tax rate will be proportionately lower.ed, ,prcbably to approximately $50 . per M. The assessment applied to the: East India Mall development if 95% occupied and using $1 , 828 , 000 . as the base fair value would be: as follows : 95% x $1 , 828 , OOC . _ $1 , 736 ,600 . and $50 , x $17736 ,600. _ $86, 830 . I believe this information should now be passed on to the developer in order that he: may make the economic projections which Will normally be: necessary for financing the prcposed project . truly ye rs , eter A, Laudati ; Jr. . ��-\VVI ' PAL/tlb cc: Mr . Walter S . Groszyk • Tei. 595-8677 Comm�x(d ' - Rasidoetlal , Delulis Brothers Construction Co.; -enc. • ��n_2¢ciL �o�zfcaeEo�� 58 Collins Street Lynn, Mass., 01902 June 17 , 1975 Salem Redevelopment Authority 32 Derby Square Salem, Massachsetts 01970 Attention: Israel Davidson Re : Contract No. 4, Site Development Gentlemen: • We are also . pleased to . submit our estimate for installing parking meter standards supplied by others. as. follows :. , 1 . At existing concrete walk - core drill concrete and install 2" standard - $30. 00/each. 2. At new walk on existing paving - excavate and install standards with concrete base - $20. 00/each. If the above proposals are acceptable please issue_ Purchase Order for same . Very truly yours , De Iulis Brothers Construction. Company, Inc. Frank De Iulis FD/md • SalemEE Redevelopment EXECUTIVE W. DIRECTOR I, JOHN W. BARgETT p Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 June 18, 1975 Mr. W. Gregory Senko, City .Planner City of Salem 32 Derby Square Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Senko: Reference is made to the two conferences held to discuss the installation of meters for parking in the Market Stall area. The first meeting was held in this office on Friday, June 13, 1975 with Lt. Coughlin of the Police Dept. , you and .the undersigned present. The second discussion was held in the Mayor' s office on Tuesday, June 17, 1975 with the Honorable Jean Levesque, Mayor, City of Salem, you and David Lash from your department, L. Olsson, Chairman, and • J. W. Barrett, Executive Director, S.R.A. and the undersigned present. At both meetings it was established that any work in connection with the installation of the parking meters is not an eligible expenditure for the S.R.A, , hence payment must be made by others. Based on verbal requests, a proposal was requested from DeIulis Brothers Construction Co. , Inc. for the installa- tion of the meter posts. The attached letter from the con- tractor, dated June 17, 1975, submits his proposal, namely $30.00 each for posts requiring core drilling through existing concrete sidewalks and $20.00 each for posts where normal excavation can be made. Enclosed herewith is an extract from our contract drawing outlining the proposed parking area locations, fl J��19 �►� _ • �M Val w n CHAIRMAN VICE.CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN • Mr. W. Gregory Senko i June 18, 1975 2 - Discussion today with Lt. Coughlin indicates that no decisions have been made on the routing of traffic through the new proposed road, manner in which the parking is to be laid out and the extent of the parking. At all discussions between representatives of the City and the S.R.A. , it appears that the installation of the meter posts by our contractor working in the area would be the most feasible and economical. It is requested that a decision be made on the installation of the meter posts. An early reply is required as the contractor is proceeding expeditiously with the con- struction of the Market Stall area. 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It is my understanding that the following matters are of concern: • 1_ direct entrance and exit from the restaurant to Church Street ; 2, the primary activity of the establishment be the service of food; 3. assurance that condition 2 is adhered to if the establishment were to be sold; 4. the extent of the plan. Please be advised that the Salem Redevelopment Authority agrees that there will be no direct entrance or exit to any restaurant from Church Street. Section C (2a) Page 13 in the enclosed urban renewal plan provides that a restaurant must be primarily for the service of food. A subsequent sale of the establishment must also adhere to this section of the plan Section C (2c) Page 26 further provides at the life of the plan is for a minimum of 40 years. CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER - MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN • The Rev. Clinton T. Macy -2- June 20, 1975 Prior to the issuance of any license, the Salem Redevelopment Authority would urge the Salem Licensing Board that in granting a restaurant , all alcoholic beverage license at the location within the East India Mall upon completion of the premises to be constructed thereon be subject to .the following conditions: 1 . There shall be no direct customer egress or access to or from the restaurant on Church Street. 2. The.primary activity of the restaurant shall be the service of food. 3. Any subsequent transfers of ownership of the licence shall be made subject to the conditions contained herein. 4. Said conditions shall remain in full force and effect during the effective period of the urban renewal plan. The Salem Redevelopment Authority respectfully requests favorable recon- sideration on this matter. Respectfully yours, SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY L t 1 EA, � Lawrence J. Olss , Chairman LJO/ec cc: The Hon. Jean A. Levesque Members of the SRA Board • Sale 9'1 • Redevelopment EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APu�� g {p(��•v� JOHN W. BARRETT uthority ority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 June 20, 1975 Mr. I . R. Ransen Mondev Corp. , Ltd. One Westmount Square Montreal , Quebec Dear Mr. Ransen: For some time members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, various city officials and the Authority's Real Estate Consultant, Peter A. Laudati , have held numerous meetingsto discuss the method by which the valuation would be established for the East India Mall development. The enclosed correspon- dence to this office from Mr. Laudati sets forth the basis for the assessment. • We sincerely hope that this will provide you with information requested, relative to this matter. Sincerely yours, J VV o�1n W. Barrett JWB/ec J Enclosure • CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ABET. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN AGENDA - JUNE 16, 1975 j' • 1 . Roll call Robert Bowman ✓/ Ida Furnari /y i Dr. David Johnson /i/ Donald. Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held June 2, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second / 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion Second 4. Communications a.—City of Salem Electrical Dept. b. W. T. Rich c. John S. Sullivan (balance sheet for period ending April 30, 1975 - copy distributed) d. J. J. Welch Co. e. - John R. Serafini f. Gerald T. McCarthy Insurance Agency 5• Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business . ion on proposal received for 216 Essex St. and 222 Essex St. rehab contracts b. Action on minutes of the Design Review Board recommendations c. Action on W. T. Rich Co. request d. Establish a disposition price of $800 for parcel RC-IIA and $1 .50 per square foot for area adjacent to parcel 115A b B based on survey i 8. Adjourn ACCOUNTS .PAYABLE - JUNE 20, 1975 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1 . Beef E Oyster - dinners 39.72 2. Pocahontas Spring Water Co. - water cooler rental and deliveries 10.50 3• Xerox Corp. - leasing fee for May 1975 352.91 4. Salem Glass - plexiglass for Derby Sq. lights 3.00 5. Charette Corp. - paper for copy machine 24.28 6. Comm. of Mass. Group Insurance Commission - Authority's share of administrative costs from July 1973 through June 1974 54.26 7. George P. Vallis - legal services in connection with land purchases and recording fees 136.00 legal services - negotiation fees 777.00 legal services - title searches 220.00 8. City of Salem - Authority's share for the operation of the retirement system for July 1 to June 30, 1976 15,901 .00 • 9. City of Salem - rent due for month of June 530.51 10. Essex Stationery Co. - paper for Xerox machine 27.50 11 . Delulis Bros. - payment for work completed under contract $4 - site improvement 91 ,067.03 12. Collins DuTot Partnership - services rendered for contracts N3 and #4 2 ,296.61 13. W. T. Rich Co. - Low's Warehouse facade easement work,demolition 1 ,256.08 site improvement 6, 190.20 14. Delande's - bulbs for lights in Derby Square 8.94 • • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 9.. Boston Gas - gas bills for SRA properties —*08-77- 2. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bills for SRA properties 127.41 3. Pickering Oil Heat, Inc. - oil delivery to 226 Essex St. 90.28 • • I 9 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT • AUTHORITY - JUNE 16, 1975 Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting of the Board, .Monday, June 16, 1975 at 5:00 P.M. , at the office of the SRA, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari , Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. Dr. David Johnson and Donald Koleman are recorded as being absent. It was noted that each member of the Board recei.ved a copy of the minutes of the meeting held June 2, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and • unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held June 2, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and upon roll call , unanimously voted, the bills presented are approved for payment. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: I . The City Electrician advised the SRA that the Salem Green and Higginson Square electrical equipment has been inspected and energized. 2. W. T. 'Rich requested a reduction of the currently held retainage for the Low's MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JUNE 16, 1975 Page 2 • Warehouse work. The Executive Director recommended that this matter be held in abeyance. 3. John S. Sullivan forwarded the balance sheet for the period ending April 30, 1975• Copy of same was distributed to each member of the Board. 4. J. J. Welch Co. , Inc. has advised the SRA that the damage at 15 Front Street has been repaired by Maffei Building b Wrecking Corp. and J. J. Welch Co. , Inc. releases the Authority from future claims regarding this matter. 5. Atty. John Serafini has advised the SRA that the items noted in our letter of May 23, 1975, in connection with the Heritage Lounge building, will be taken up for discussion and he will be in contact with the SRA. 6. The SRA' s insurance company has advised us that they will not insure the 170-182 Essex Street property due .to the deteriorated condition of the vacant building. • The Executive Director noted that a large sum of money would have to be spent in order to bring the building up to a condition where it would be insurable. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT The Executive Director noted that the SRA project was presented with a preservation award 'by the Boston Society of Architects at its annual dinner meeting on June 4, 1975. All members of the Board attended the meeting as well as the Mayor, the SRA's con- sultants and guests. Collins DuTot and Whitman b Howard were advised to proceed with contract drawings for the Essex Street Mall so that we may be. in a position to go out for bids as soon as the money is available. Robert Scagliotti has been advised to proceed with specs for the Colonial Men's Shop building and he submitted a proposal for the preparation of specs for the 216 Essex Street property and the 222 Essex St. property. • A ,meeting was held with the owners of the Kinsman Block and we were .advised MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JUNE 16, 1975 Page 3 • that they are in the process of consolidating all holdings and that they may be in a position to obtain a loan for the work to be done on the building. There was no indication as to when this loan may be applied for or when it would be finalized. The Executive Director reviewed the work that has to be done on the building so that they may have an idea of the approximate cost of the work. It is estimated that it may cost somewhere in the area of $10,000. The SRA was assured that they would repair the blocked up doorway, as previously agreed. NEW BUSINESS The Board reviewed the proposal submitted by Robert Scagliotti for an amount not to exceed' $5,000. After a lengthy discussion, the Board agreed that no action shall • be taken on this matter until after the Board's Wednesday A.M. meeting and that the Executive Director request Mr. Scagliotti to attend the morning meeting. On the matter of the request made by W. T. Rich Co. , a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and unanimously voted to take no action on the matter of reducing the retention being held by the SRA. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call , unanimously voted to establish a disposition price of $800 for parcel RC-IIA and $1 .50 per sq. ft. for the area adjacent to parcel R-5A E B based on the survey being prepared by Whitman b Howard. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The members of the Board of the SRA received a copy of the minutes of the DRB's recommendations. The Board reviewed the barn drawings submitted by Mr. Jannell and considered the DRB' s recommendation to approve the drawings as submitted. A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman , and unanimously MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JUNE 16, 1975 Page 4 voted to approve the barn drawings as submitted by Mr. Arthur Jannell . The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board reviewed the drawings submitted by Mr. Dana for the 185-189 Essex Street property. A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to approve the drawings for 185-189 Essex Street as submitted by Mr. Glassman. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board discussed the proposed lighting for the Beef b Oyster Restaurant after studying the sketch submitted. After due consideration of the sketch submi:tted, the Board agreed that the matter should be discussed further and that Robert Scagliotti should attend the meeting to explain the proposed lighting. The owner of the Lyceum Restaurant submitted a sketch for an addition to the • existing building. After due consideration of the drawing submitted, a motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted, to approve the preliminary drawings as submitted. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At .this time Mr. Gifford Russell questioned the Board as to whether or not the Board took any action on his letter of complaint that was read at the last meeting. Mr. Russell was advised that the material in question was removed prior to the Board receiving Mr. Russell 's letter. Mr: Russell advised the Board that he would like to have a letter for his files. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and unanimously voted the meeting adjourned (5:30 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, • John W. Barrett AGENDA - JUNE 2, 1975 • 1 . Roll call / Robert Bowman Y/� Ida. Furnari Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held May 19, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board for advance reading Motion Second i r 3. Bills - copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board for review Motion Y Ips Second 4. Communications a. Third Heritage Plaza-East Association b. Office of County Engineer c. .Neptune Wrecking Co. 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business � a. Eviction proceedings for Camera Supply Co. b. Council support us in the request for federal funds. C. Certificate of substantial completion for One Salem Green d. Action on verbal authorization for the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission using the St. Peter Street/Bridge Street vacant lot for parking use. 8. Adjourn ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - JUNE 2, 1975 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1 . New England Tel . Co. - office telephone bill 265.34 2. A-1 Exterminators - services rendered at 34 Church St. 25.00 3. Silver's Supply Co. - hardware supplies for Derby Sq. 26.62 4. Salem Glass Co. - plexiglass for bollard lights 5. 15 'X 5• Sawtell 's office supplies 8.36 '' 6. The Lyceum - luncheons (April I and 30th) 51 .49 i< 7. Neville b Quinn , Inc. - capping off sewer at Beef E Oyster for demolition work 35.00 All 8. Robert ScagIiotti - services rendered for month of May 525.00 yr 9• Robert Gonyea - masonry services at 15 Front St. 260.00 f 10. Pitney Bowes - leasing fee for postage machine 30.00 11 . George P. Vallis - legal services from May 1 to 31 250.00 X • 12.. Peter Laudati - real estate consultant services 760.00 )' 13 Collins DuTot Partnership - services rendered on contract 3 b 4 6,987. 13 .4 14. John Sullivan - accounting services for March 150.001< 15• P. J. Maffei - demolition work for 3-11 Front St. 8,925.00` 34-Church St. . 1 ,750.000( PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1 . Salem Sign Co. - repairs on Camera Supply Sign 50.00 2. Boston Gas - 34 Front St. gas bill 81 .27 yr a 4. -MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD MONDAY - JUNE 2, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in, open session for its regular meeting, Monday, June 2, 1975, at 7:00 P.M. at the office of the SRA, 32 Derby Square, Salem Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman , Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. Dr. David Johnson and Atty. Donald Koleman are recorded absent. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held May 19, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman asked for omissions or cor- rections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held May 19, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. • The Chairman declared the motion carried. - BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: 1 . A telegram from Third Heritage Plaza-East Association was received confirming Atty. Peter Howlett 's attendance at the meeting scheduled for May 30th'. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JUNE 2i 1975 Page 2 • 2. The County Engineer's office submitted a design schedule for the County Courthouse new construction program. 3. Neptune Wrecking Co. submitted a letter complaining of the fill being used at the demolition site where the former Beef & Oyster building was located on Front Street. The Executive Director read a memo from the SRA's project engineer advising the SRA Board that this matter was observed and rectified prior to receipt of the letter from Neptune Wrecking Co. Documentation relative to this matter is on file at the SRA office. 4. A letter was hand delivered to the SRA office from the Salem Corp. requesting a certificate of completion for One Salem Green. . EXECUTIVE ,DIRECTOR's REPORT The Executive Director noted that he checked with the project engineer and was advised that the greatest part of the work to be done by Delulis Bros. at One Salem • Green is just about complete and the Market Stall project is still:;on schedule. The lighting system for One Salem Green is to be tested tonight to see if everything is in working order. With respect to the article that appeared in the Salem Evening News relative to federal funding for the Essex Street Mall , a letter will go to federal officials and HUD officials stressing the need for urgent funds. The Executive Director noted that the completion of the Essex Street Mall by the Salem Redevelopment Authority is a critical part of the land disposition agreement. NEW BUSINESS It was noted that the 90 day period to vacate the premises occupii:ed by Camera Supply Shop has expired. A motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Ida Furnari , and upon roll call , unanimously voted, the SRA's Counsel shall continue with the legal proceedings for • eviction with the understanding that they will be allowed to stay in business until such time as we need the building for rehabilitation purposes. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JUNE 2, 1975 Page 3 • The Chairman declared the motion carried. In regard to the request received from the Salem Corp. , a motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for One Salem Green. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The matter of turning the St. Peter Street/Bridge Street vacant lot over to the Parking Commission was discussed by. the Board. After discussion on the matter, the Board agreed not to take any action on this matter until after a letter is received from the Parking Commission advising the Board of the intended use of the lot. The Board discussed how to handle the matter of obtaining support from the City Council in a request for federal funds. • A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and unanimously voted to send a letter to the Chairman of the Renewal Committee, George Atkins, requesting the Council 's support. Elliot Schrank attended the meeting and gave the Board a report on potential tenants for One Salem Green. A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to adjourn (5:30 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett Sale • Redevelopment � E%`NN W. DIRECTOR �` yy� a ] yY�lJV JOHN W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900 May 23, 1975 Mr. Robert Maguire r323 Lafayette Street Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Mr. Maguire: At a meeting of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held Monday, May ]9, 1975, it was unanimously Voted to accept the recommendation • of the Design Review Board with respect to the proposal submitted. "Prel-iminary drawings were approved for new construction. The ground floor will be small commercial shops with a mall running down through the center of the building. The roof is to be lower and broader than Clark E Friend's store. Second floor will be apartments and 12 loft type bedrooms on upper floor. Lintels are to be pre-cast concrete." Sincerely yours , v YVY� W ��T'•R Joh W. Barrett JWB/ec • CM AIRMRM VIC EC N 41q MAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER WILLIAM J. TIN TI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. MEMBER 81e •. EXECUTIVE wwe CTORRedevelopment JOHN W. BARRETT Authority t o i y OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900 May 23, 1975 Mr. J. Norman Welch J. J. Welch Co. , Inc. 15 Front Street Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Mr. Welch: At the regular meeting of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held on Monday, May 19, 1975, it was unanimously voted to accept the recommenda- tion of the Design Review Board with respect to your property located at 6-12 •. Front Street which would allow for an addition to the existing fence and that the tower be painted at .least to the fence line. Sincerely yours, ] �. w L✓ v n W. Barrett JWB/ec • -CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO, LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN Sale • Redevelopment Dent EX`H-NT W. ARRETT ��l�.I��l T� i � tI A JOHN W. BpRRETT At OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 300.3. SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 7446900 May 23, 1975 Mr. Marshall Dana Three Center Plaza Boston, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Dana: At the regular meeting of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, it was unanimously voted to accept the following recommenda- tions of the Design Review Board with respect to your property located at 185-189 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts. "The granite pilaster will be cleaned - Sano Clean original granite beams and posts. The owner.of the building must comply with the SRA's rehabilitation requirements especially as it relates to the cleaning of • the brick-work. Plate glass will be used for second floor windows. All lintels will be refurbished. At .the corner door, a granite post will be added and one removed at the extreme corner-curbed. Paint Colors will be submitted at a later date and all new posts and lintels will be granite veneer. The DRB 'also recommends that glass windows be clear on both floors. The second floor corner window is acceptable as 'submitted, others on the second floor are to be one over one. All first floor windows and door frames are to be Duranodic Bronze finish.. The DRB would like to see as much original material retained as possible.11 Sincerely yours, Jo n W. Barrett JWB/ec cc: Larkin, Glassman 6 Prager • CHAIRMAN VICE.CMAIRRAN TREASURER A55L TRCASURER.JOHN MEMBER WILLIAM J. TIN T1. E50. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S.JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN eels . • Redevelopment ed evel o a 4 ExECUTIVe DIAECY.R JOHN W. BARRETT unhority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM;MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6.900 May 23, 1975 Mr. George H. Sawtell 133 Washington Street Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Mr. Sawtell : At the regular meeting of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held on Monday, May ]9, 1975, it was unanimously voted to accept the following recommendation of the Design Review Board with respect to your property located at 133 Washington Street: • — "Installation of temporary air conditioning units in the rear two windows in the Higginson Square area of the building which would take up the full width of the window with a 12" extension. Approval is granted contingent upon the removal of the air conditioning units at the end of the season." Sincerely yours, jJ-0 n W. Barrett JWB/ec • CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA AJ. FURNARI DAVID TREASURERSURER ASST. MEMBER S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN rte. Salemmm • UTOIR CTOR Redevelopment JOHN W. BARREIT Authority ity OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SQ., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM, MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900 May 30, 1975 -- " Mr. James B. Shatswell , Chairman Salem Off Street Parking Commission One New Liberty Street Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Mr. Shatswell : R 5 MPY�. We of the Salem Redevelopment Authority are quite concerned over the impact upon our renewal development plan due to an alleged situation involving Salem Corporation and your Commission. While we realize fully that both your Commission and our Board are autonomous agencies within the Salem municipal structure, we cannot be naive to the fact that both agencies are actively involved in the City's future A development as a revived community, and responding to the needs of our business interests. While we have many present problems in progressing, due to the federal economic austerity, we do not need in-house created problems that might be utilized as a dilatory maneuver by the developer. The collateral effect of the alleged ,inaction of non-payment of the Salem Corp. 's claim has caught our Board in its web. We do .not wish to become the collector in this case; it is not our role, nor is it our intent to assume such a position. However, it would appear that if the amount is not due and owing, or there is a valid offset, or there are discrepancies of any nature, these facts should be made known forthwith to the Salem Corp. as to its extent and scope with sufficient clarity so that there can be a response. Your prompt attention to this matter is urged for the future progress and benefit of our Community. .Respect'fully yours, r Sal m Redevelopment Authority Members / �Util2/(CP n(%tel[ c� Lawrence J.J lsson Chairman • cc: The Hon. Jean A. Levesque S. R.A. Boatd Members Mr. I . R. Ransen , Mondev Corp. , Ltd. CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER ASST. TREASURER MEMBER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSON IDA J. FURNARI DAVID S. JOHNSON. M. D. ROBERT B. BOWMAN AGENDA - MAY 19, 1975 • 1. Roll call / Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnsoef n 9 Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held May 5, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board/d fj Motion '1 0 Second / / 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion 1\ 6 Second �IC� • Communications n J Almy's -(refer to ue%i business) Philip W. Bourne John S. Sullivan - copy of the balance sheet distributed a 1 Atty. John McNiff, - re.Blackabey (refer to new business) k City of Salem Board of Controls -(refer to new business) W. T. Rich Co. 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business Release-vacant -lots to• the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission Motion Second 7. New business R Approve recommendations made by the DRB relative to:Sawtell's MOTION46 SECOND J�/ ;'�; J. X. Welch Co. MOTION "�� SECOND • Dana MOTION I/'/! SECOND Maguire MOTION"?- SECOND�/� Beef & Oyster MOTION SECOND -2- Reaffirmation of action taken to engage Lawrence Lowry to take architectural photos and prepare boards for display at a cost not to exceed $1,000. Motion Second A 8. Adjourn • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - MAY 19, 1975 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. DeIulis Bros. -Construction Co. - services rendered under contract #4 (Market stalls, greenway system) $139,635.79 2. . Collins DuTot Partnership - services rendered for contracts 4 & 5 2,929.65 3. Peter A. Laudati & Son - re-review of appraisal for R-4 40.00 4. Group Insurance' Commission - Authority's share of insurance premium for Oct. to Dec. 1974 584.40 5. A-1 Exterminators - services rendered at the old Beef & Oyster building (to be deducted from the demolition contractor's payment) 95.00 6. Pocahontas Spring Water Co. - water cooler rental and water supplies 10.50 7. Essex Stationery Co. - office supplies 17.10 8. IBM Corp. - leasing fee for typewriter June to Aug. 1975 67.50 9. Xerox Corp. - leasing fee for April, 1975 344.93 10. W. T. Rich - for services rendered at the Daniel Low Warehouse 4,281.30 • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1. Mass. Electric Co. - SRA electric bills 67.92 2. Pickering Oil Heat, Inc. - oil delivery at 226 Essex St. 150.35 3. S & N Oil Corp. - oil delivery at 6 Central St. 304.24 • :iMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • HELD - MAY 19, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for its regular meeting, Monday, May 19, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. at ,the office of the SRA, 32 Derby Sq. , Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present : Robert Bowman, i Ida Furnari , Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session ,with a quorum present. NOTE: Atty. Donald Koleman arrived for the meeting at the time the Board was in the process of discussing new business. Dr. David Johnson is recorded as absent. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held May 5, 1975 for advance reading. • The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or correction noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held May 5, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. The Board reviewed the bills submitted by Delulis Bros. , W. T. Rich and Collins DuTot Partnership. The Board agreed to pay Collins DuTot Partnership for services rendered with the under- standing that they be advised that the Board wants more detailed information on the bills presented to spell out just what work has been done in connection with the bill presented. • A motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Ida Furnari , and upon roll call , unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills , as presented. MINUTES ,OF THE MEETING HELD MAY 19, 1975 Page -2 • The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of. the SRA. l.• The Chamber of Commerce Steering Committee on traffic advised the SRA Board that the Committee has come to an agreement with the Off-Street Parking Commission regarding the off-street parking lots. The Chairman recommended that this matter be referred to unfinished business. 2. Mr, Philip Bourne advised the SRA Board that the landscaping consultant -for the Museum has advised them that the trees selected for that area is not acceptable for various reasons and asks that this matter be reviewed with the SRA's consultant. 3. The balance sheet for the period ending March 31 , - 1975 was received and a copy of same was distributed to each member of the Board. 0. Atty. John McNiff advised the SRA that the court awarded Mrs. Ann Blackabey an additional $20,000, plus interest and asked the Board's decision on whether they wanted to accept the finding or file for jury trial . The Executive Director advised the Board that Atty. McNiff has already filed for trial due to the time limit involved. 5. The Board of Controls requested a formal written delineation of all rules and regu- lations which they will be required to work with in connection with the market stall area. ,, 6. W. T. Rich Co. asked for a list of work items to be completed at the Daniel Low Warehouse building so that the project may be completed. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT The Executive Director noted that we are now demolishing the old Beef & Oyster building and we should be ready to start the demolition of the rear portion of the Veteran 's Services building by Thursday. • The brick work at the One Salem Green area is pretty well complete. There are minor things to be done. MINUTES 'OF THE MEETING HELD MAY 19, 1975 Page -3 • Landscaping and brick work near the Colonial Men's Shop will not be completed until the facade easement work is all finished. The work at Higginson Sq. is going along. When the contractor is finished at One Salem Green, the crew will be transferred to the Higginson Square area. The market stall project is still on schedule. They are now doing the roof work and will then proceed to work out to Lafayette Street. The SRA had an application in for its State urban renewal funds. The State asked for a re-submission of the application since we are now eligible for additional funds. _ At this time the Chairman asked for a progress report on the work to be done on the Kinsman Block. The Executive Director was instructed to schedule a meeting with the owners to discuss this matter. �INFINISHED BUSINESS The matter of turning over the vacant lots to the Salem Off-Street Parking Com- mission was discussed and after due consideration ; a motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman and upon roll call , unanimously voted, to lease the Charter and Central St. lot for $50.00 .per month and the Wa§hington , Bridge, Federal Street lot for $100.00 per month to the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission for parking purposes. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At ,this time the Executive Director was instructed to follow up, by phone calls, the status of the County Courthouse project, as well as the Colonial Men' s Shop rehabilitation which is to be done by the owners of the building. NEW BUSINESS The SRA Board discussed the recommendations made by the Design Review Board. After reading the recommendation made by the DRB regarding to temporary installation Of the air conditioning units for Sawtell 's building at the rear of the building (on the CO gginson Square side) , the Board discussed the matter in detail . MINUTES 'OF THE MEETING .HELD MAY 19, 1975 Page 4 A motion was duly made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Ida Furnari , and unani- mously voted to accept the recommendation and approve the temporary installation of the air conditioning units contingent upon the removal of the units at the end of the season. The Chairman declared the motion carried. In regard to the recommendation in connection with the air conditioning tower owned by J. Norman Welch, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, .seconded by Ida Furnari , and unanimously voted to accept and approve the DRB's recommendation which would allow for an addition to the existing fence and that the tower be painted at least to the fence line. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The DRB made its recommendation in connection with property located at 185-189 40ssex St. owned by Mr. Dana. After reading the recommendation from the minutes of the DRB meeting, a motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted to accept and approve the DRB's recommendation as read. in con- nection with the rehabilitation of the 185-189 Essex Street building. Mr. Robert Maguire submitted preliminary plans for new construction in the urban renewal area and the DRB recommended approval of the preliminary plan. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and unanimously voted to accept the DRB's recommendation and approve the preliminary plans as sub- mitted. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The DRB made its recommendations relative to the Heritage Lounge/Beef b Oyster Restaurant building. After due consideration of the items listed in the DRB's minutes, a motion was Bade by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to accept and approve the DRB's recommendations. MINUTES 'OF THE MEETING .HELD MAY 19, 1975 Page 5 • The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Chairman made a recommendation to change the time for the SRA to hold its regular meetings. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , and upon roll call , unanimously voted the SRA by-laws be changed to read the Governing Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority .shall hold its regular meeting at 5:00 .P.M. at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority on the first and third Monday of each month. The Chairman declared the motion carried. - A motion was made to reaffirm the Board ' s action to engage the services of Lawrence Lowry to take architectural photos and prepare boards for display at a cost not to exceed $1 ,000. The motion was seconded and upon roll call it was unanimously voted to reaffirm �he action taken. �4 The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Ida Furnari ; seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted to adjourn (8:05 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT L. Demolition of the old Beef 6 Oyster building 2. Demolition of the rear of the Veteran's Services building 3. One Salem Green area 4. Higginson Sq. area 5. Market stall area 6. Application for State's share of urban renewal funds $57, 495 • AGENDA - MAY 5, 1975 • 1. Roll call Robert .Bowman Ida Furnari f_� !1 Dr. David Johnsona Donald Koleman n� Lawrence Olsson 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held April 22, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion___40 0 Second 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list-distributed to each member of the Board) Motion Second 4. Communications • a. Office of the City Clerk &4,d 'h /d b. Essex Institute c. DeIulis Bros. d. Sheriff's Dept._ n-7 5. Executive Director's Report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. Motion - authorization to deposit Rehabilitation Funds at the Naumkeag Trust Co. for funds that will core directly from the U. S. Treasury for rehabilitation loans and checks shall be signed by any two of the following: Chairman, Vice- Chairman, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer or Secretary a ,� ®r -2- b. Motion - Designation of Robert Maguire as tentative developer of parcels RC-14A E 14B k Motion I!I Second / c. Motion —Authorization to give 90 day notice to vacate the premises to tenants (Ben 's , Wenfiel.d, Camer�ac� raft) Motion— Second 111<- <- d. Motion - Authorization to acquire the Naumkeag—Trust Drive-In property. Motion M Second e. Request from Mondev to place a temporary sign advertising development of parcel in the Derby Square area. Motion Second lIKI/0 Adjourn ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - MAY 51 1975 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. GERALD T. McCARTHY - insurance premium for 191-195 Essex St. 984.00 2. GENERAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT — typewriter ribbons 6.50 3. HAYDEN'S - keys 3.00 4. SAWTELL'S - office supplies 26.81 5. DELANDE'S— hardware supplies 6.36 6. THE SALEM EVENING NEWS - advertisement for sale of property RC-18A 60.00 7. CAMERA SUPPLY SHOP- films for Polaroid Camera 17.72 8. THE LYCEUM - luncheons 12.16 9. CITY OF SALEM - rent due for SRA office space 530.51 10. R. S. .FOSTER CO. - court conference on parcels 10-14'& 16 100.00 11. GEORGE P. VALLIS - general legal services rendered 250.00 12. R. L. SCAGLIOTTI - arclitectural services for'April 650.00 13. PETER A. LAUDATI - real estate consulting services 200.00 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1. WATERS & BROWN, INC. - locks and keys 2.28 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD • MAY 5, 1975 On Monday, May 5; 1975, the members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Sq.., Salem, Mass. - The assaThe Chairman called for roll call,the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Donald Koleman and Lawrence Olsson. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. Ida Furnari and Dr. David Johnson are recorded absent. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held April 22 , 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or cor- rections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman and, unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held April 22, • 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the bills presented, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unani- mously voted, to approve payment of the bills, as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA. 1. A letter was received from the office of the City Clerk requesting • the Executive Director to attend a meeting Wednesday, May 7, 1975 to dis- cuss the overall parking proposal for the downtown area and the MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MAY 5, 1975 Page 2 •cceptance of the parking signs and the locations for the signs. 2. The Essex Institute thanked the Board for the generous gift that was un- covered during the time the construction work was being done in the market area. . 3. The Sheriff's Dept. asked for the Board's cooperation in developing a job site for the Essex County Work Release Program. The Executive Director noted that the letter from the Sfieriff'f has been referred to the Parking Commission. EXECUTIVE DIRECT'OR'S REPORT The Executive Director noted that DeIulis Bros. has been working-on both sides of the line in the One Salem Green area. Collins DuTot has been here to look over the landscaping so that it will all meld together. • The market stall area is coming along well and we had a meeting with the Board of Control and Boston Gas Company relative to the heating system for the market stalls. The contractor was trying to get the brick work done in time for the weekend festivities in the Derby Sq. area but there is a good possibility that it cannot be done by that time. By the next meeting we, should'•.have a report on our ability to do the facade easement project on the Colonial Me-n's Shop building. We should have word from the Dept. of HUD within the week on the additional funding. We .had hoped to be able to report that we started the demolition of the Beef & Oyster building but things did not turn out well. All the services have been cut off except the electricity. Urtil that is off, we cannot go ahead with the demolition work. The Salem Five Cents Savings Bank has made arrangements to do landscaping on the property near the pedestrian walkway. SIEW BUSINESS At this time the Executive Director explained haw the rehabilitation funds will be NIINUrES OF THE MEETING HEIR MAY 5, 1975 Page 3 • used in the project area. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, authorization to deposit rehabilitation funds at the Naumkeag Trust Company Bank that we will receive directly from the u. S. Treasury and that checks shall be signed by any two of the elected officers or Secretary of the Salem Redevelopment Authority. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Mr. Robert Maguire presented a proposal for parcels RC-14A and RC-14B to include twelve apartments and the Executive Director explained that a letter was needed to obtain financing, therefore, a letter was provided by the Executive Director confirming the designation. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, O'nanimously voted, to reaffirm the action taken,.designating Robert Maguire as tentative developer of parcels RC-14A and 14B. The Charman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman,..seconded by Donald Koleman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to authorize Atty. George Vallis to send 90 day notices to vacate the premises to the following tenants: Ben's; Wenfield Frame and Cameracraft. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted, to acquire the Naumkeag Trust Drive-In property at an established price of $168,000. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Mr. Elliot Schrank requested permission to place a temporary sign facing Derby Sq. advertising the development of the parcel. MINUPMS OF THE MEETING HELD MAY 5, 1975 Page 4 • A motion was made by,Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Baaman, -and unanimously voted, Salem Corp. is allowed to place-a temporary sign facing-Derby- Sq. to advertise the development of the parcel for the Derby Sq. -Pavilion Building.- The Chairman declared the motion-carried. A motion was made by Robert Badman, -seconded-by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted, the meeting adjourned (8:10 P.M.)-. Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett, • • AGENDA - APRIL 22, 1975 i 1. Roll call / Robert Bowman Ida Furnari ` Dr. David Johnson Donald Koleman Lawrence Olsson,/ 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held April 7, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Boaar�d,, Motion �� /D Second �^ 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion R. Second r��Q V 4. Ccanunications a. City of Salem Board of Health b. Dept. of HUD c. DeIulis Bros. d. Myer Dana & Sons e. Salem Evening News f. Philip W. Bourne g. Robert Scagliotti h. James H. Ballou i. W. T. Rich Co. , Inc. 5. Executive Director's report 6. unfinished business 7. New business . a. Renew accounting services contract with John S. Sullivan for a fee of $150 per month b. Renew general legal contract with Atty. George P. Vallis for a fee of $250 per month c. Action - Design Review Board report Air Conditioning Tower. Courthouse preliminary drawings l Lyceum Flags -$l.,,k Y Sign for Salm Green 913 0 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - APRIL 22, 1975 ORA OFFICE BILLS 1. New England Tel. Co. - SRA office telephone bill 270.01 2. Xerox Corp. - leasing fee for Xerox machine 350.27 3. Essex Stationery Co. - office supplies 26.00 4. John J. Bochynski Ins. Agency - SRA Bond premium 200.00 5. Pocahontas Spring Water Co. - water cooler rental and delivery 8.75 6. R. S. Foster Co. - updated appraisal of parcel R-4 185.00 7. George P. Vallis - legal services for month of April for disposition parcel RC-18A (Arthur Jannell) 800.00 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Pickering Oil Heat - oil delivery at 226 Essex St. 267.15 �. Boston Gas - gas bill for 224 Essex St. 18.31 3. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bills for SRA owned properties 111.18 • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - APRIL 22, 1975 On Tuesday., April 22, 1975, the members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present; Robert Bowman, Dr. David Johnson and Lawrence Olsson. Ida Furnariand Donald Koleman are recorded as absent from the meeting. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held April 7, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by P.obert Bowman and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held April 7, 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed. • The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the bills presented, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Dr. Johnson and unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills, as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA. 1. The Board of Health approved the variance for the East India Mall Garage .to install a gang toilet for the use of the tenants and the public. 2. The Dept. of HUD has no objection to the proposed contract with Robert Scagliotti, �nc. However, the contract should spell out the rate of pay for work performed by a draftsman. 3. DeIulis Bros, advised the SRA that work in the area of the new market stalls cannot MINUTES, OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1975 Page 2 • proceed until the building on parcel RC-14A is demolished. If the building is not demolished they will need an extension on the completion date and compensation for any additional expenses incurred as a result of the delay. 4. DeIulis Bros. advised the SRA that they were required to pay an additional expense of $375 for permits under contract #4 and requested approval of a change order to cover said payment. The Board discussed the matter in detail and agreed that Mr. DeIulis should present his argument to the City Building Inspector's office since the SRA has no jurisdiction in the distribution of permits. The Executive Director was instructed to notify Mr. DeIulis of the Board's decision. 5. The owner of the building at 185-189 Essex Street requested the Board's con- sideration in removing and preserving the metal cornice on the building at 170 Essex • Street to be used in conjunction with the remodeling of his property. The Board had no objection to seeing that this is taken care of when the demolition specifications are being prepared. 6. The Salem Evening News advised the SRA that it will be necessary to make con- struction changes on the New Derby St. end of the building. They would like to repaint the portion of the building that fronts on Front Street. The building that houses the liquor store would have to be torn down back to the main stairway which would be replaced by a new building. The Salem News would consider spray painting the whole structure until such time as it may be torn down. The Chairman noted that a meeting should be scheduled with Mr. Damon of the News. It was also noted that the request should be presented to the Design Review Board for approval. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1975 Page 3 • 7. Robert Scagliotti requested permission to do exploratory demolition work on the inside of exterior walls on the second floor of the Front Street warehouse building. It _was noted that initial approval has been 'given to Mr. Scagliotti with the under- standing that the work will in no way affect the tenants' safety. If it does appear that way, then work will cease immediately. 8. Mr. Philip Bourne advised the SRA Board that J. F. White Construction Co. will repair the damage caused to the sidewalk during time of construction work. 9. Mr. James Ballou submitted an invoice for services rendered in connection with the Old Town Hall facade easement work in the amount of $1,789.59 and a set of drawings relative to the Old Town Hall. The Board approved payment of the bill as presented. 10. W. T. Rich Co. , Inc. stated in its letter that painting cannot proceed unless • the temperature is a minimum of 500. A request was made for a hardware schedule, since no one was aware of what hardware was required. They expect to be substantially complete by April 30, 1975 and requested an inspection of the work to date. It was also noted in the letter that some outstanding change order items have not been forwarded to their office as yet. The SRA Board agreed that no action will be taken on the matter at this meeting and that the Board will take it under advisement at its next meeting. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Executive Director noted that the New England Telephone Co. would like to purchase a small piece of land adjacent .to its property to reorganize its delivery service. To do this, certain streets would have to be closed off by the Salem City Council. Atty. Vallis suggested that the Council be shown the plans for the area as prepared • by Whitman & Howard and also the plans prepared by New Eng. Tel. Co. PIINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1975 Page 4 • It was noted that New England Tel. Co. should clarify the specific use of the parcel involved and if it is to be used for parking purposes just how many spaces would be allowed and who would be using the spaces. The Executive Director advised the Board that someone broke into the SRA office and removed two typewriters, two adding machines and the postage meter. We have notified the police department and the insurance company of the theft. The SRA Board make a trip to inspect MHFA housing developments. There is one more to inspect in Worcester and then the Board can discuss the housing as it affects our urban renewal project area. Duke Machine Co. has withdrawn its application with the Board of Appeals. The Executive Director has been advised that all the figures for Ted Cole's financing plan has been submitted to the Boston Bank for consideration. • There was an emergency meeting of the Design Review Board today. The DRB's recommenda- tions will be discussed under new business. Mr. Morton Braun has been granted an extension (4 weeks) to come up with a plan for the Custom House. Our schedule, to demolish the old Beef & Oyster building, is set for May 5th. The contractor will be here on that date to commence work. The Executive Director checked with Washington and Boston and found out that it will be at least two weeks before we will have an answer on our additional funding. At this time questions were raised on the closing date of the old Beef & Oyster restaurant. It was noted that as of this meeting date they are still serving meals at the old building and no date has been set for closing the operation down. NEW BUSINESS A motion was duly made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Dr. David Johnson, and upon roll •call, unanimously voted, to renew the contract with J. S. Sullivan for accounting services for a fee of $150 per month. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1975 Page 5 • The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to renew the general legal contract with Atty. George Vallis for a fee of $250.00 per month. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time the Board reviewed the recommendations made by the Design Review Board. The SRA Board reviewed the sketch submitted by Mr. James Ballou as an alternative treatment for the air conditioning tower. After reviewing the proposal submitted and the DRB's recommendation, the SRA Board agreed that the original recommendation submitted by the DRB "landscaping the area" would look far better than an addition to the existing fence. It was agreed that this would be .discussed with- Robert Scagliotti and Nr. Ballou on • Thursday morning. No action was taken on this matter until further discussion is held at the SRA's morning meeting. County Courthouse -..Drawings of the Courthouse was reviewed by the DRB and the DRB approved the preliminary drawings as submitted. A motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to approve the County Courthouse preliminary drawings as submitted. The Chairman declared the motion carried. - Lyceum - The owner, of the Lyceum Restaurant requested approval to replace the "Food Flags" with flags of historical significance. Attached to the letter was a sample of the flags. A motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted to approve the use of the historical flags during the bicentennial years. The Chairman declared the motion carried. • Salem Green Sign - The DRB recommended approval of the sign for "One Salem Green." MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1975 Page 6 • Mr. Elliot Schrank submitted a sketch of the sign for One Salem Green for the Board's review and after discussion, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Dr. Johnson, and unanimously voted approval of the sign for "One Salem Green". The Chairman declared the motion carried. Derby Sq. Pavilion - The Board reviewed the DRB's recommendation for the approval of the preliminary plan for the Derby Sq. Pavilion building. Mr. Elliot Schrank described how the 'building would be treated and stated that he feels that the Design Review Board has no right to tell Mondev what should be done to the interior of the building. It was noted that since the public walks through the building the SRA has an interest to protect the public. After discussion of the type of construction that could be used, a motion was made • by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted to approve the exterior preliminary plans for the Derby Square Pavilion as submitted and that Mondev may proceed with its construction drawings. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The request made by Robert Scagliotti for permission for exploratory demolition work was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Robert Bowman, that approval is granted to allow exploratory demolition work in the Front Street warehouses, provided it has no affect on the tenants' safety. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time Robert Bowman made a statement for the record that our present con- tractor, DeIulis Bros. Construction Co. , Inc. , is doing a fine job for us in comparison to the other contractors doing work for the SRA. We have had only a few minor problems that have been resolved and we are very pleased with the results of the work completed so far. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1975 Page 7 • A motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted, the meeting stand adjourned (8:45 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, - John W. Barrett • i AGENDA - APRIL 7 , 1975 1 . Roll call 'Robert Bowman / Ida i David 3' Dr. David Johnson / Donald Koleman d Lawrence Olsson 2 . Approve minutes of the meeting held March 18 , 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board . Motion Second 3 . . Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board .for �review) Motion / / 1' Second / � /C., 4 . Communications a. J. S. Sullivan - balance sheet for Jan . & Feb. (copy — distributed to each member of the Board) / b. J . H. Ballou - re : air cooling tower on Front St . - C . W. T. Rich - re : Daniel Low contract extension d . Atty. Richard Farley - re : Duke Machine Co . , Inc . ep. Salem City Council - re : SRA owned properties 5. Executive Director ' s report f/ 6. Unfinished business a. A & P Parking Lot to Off-Street Parking Commission 7 . New business a. Review of bids for demolition of the rear of the Veteran ' s building b. Establish a disposition price for parcel RC-18A ($4 , 000) C . Authorization to submit a Proclaimer. Certificate for said disposition parcel d . Action - letter received from Atty . Farley e . Action - letter received from W. T. Rich G' �1� - r�T��,._. per- .�o.��-��- �•�r 1 ; �s �, �� 8 . Adjourn / �u / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - APRIL 11 , 1975 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1 . City of Salem - rent due for March and April , 1975 $1, 061 . 02 at $530. 1 each 2 . Maestranzie Bros . Cutlery - appraisal fee for Beef & Oyster Restaurant move 75 . 00 3 . Lipsky Moving & Storage - appraisal fee for restaurant move 100. 00 4 . Gerald T . McCarthy - office insurance premiums 493 . 00 5 . Essex Stationery Co . , Inc . - office supplies 15 . 60 6. Keypunch Leasing Corp . - final payment for calculator 1 . 00 7 . Peter A. Laudati & Son - real estate consultants services for Feb . , 1975 340. 00 for March 1975 760. 00 8 . Sawtell Office Supply - SRA office supplies 11 . 52 9 . Xerox Corp. - leasing fee for Xerox machine 340 . 51 • 10. New England Tel . Co . - SRA office telephone bill 208 . 10 11 . SRA staff expenses - Kevin Hurley Jan. to March 30 . 10 James Field - March 4 . 10 John Barrett - Feb. & March 24 . 20 12 . Delande ' s - lamps for Derby Sq . 10. 56 13 . George P . Vallis - legal services for March 1975 250 . 00 14 . J. S . Sullivan - accounting services for Jan and Feb. 300. 00 15 . W. T. '.Rich •Co . - payment for work completed at Daniel Low warehouse - site improvement 8 , 617 . 50 site clearance 1 ,806. 12 16. DeIulis Bros . Construction - payment $4 -for work completed under contract #4 103 , 317 . 94 17 . Three Associates - for services rendered during March , 1975 325 . 00 18 . Robert Scagliotti - consulting services for March 1975 150. 00 • -2-' / • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bills for SRA properties 70. 06 2. Allied Builders Supply - material for boarding up building 13 . 39 3 . Boston Gas - gas bill for 35 Front St . 124 . 79 4. ' City of Salem - water bills for SRA owned properties 53 . 00 5 . Waters & Brown, Inc . - hardware supplies 2, 49 6. Donald Famico - cleaning up of SRA properties 144. 00 7 . S & N Oil Corp . - oil delivery for 6 Central St . 286. 30 Executive Director ' s Report • Mondev - meeting - G. Vallis - Mr. Hawkes Housing secondary - P. Howlett and Peter Laudati Axelrod Ted Cole Working on 312 loans for Historic Salem, Kallas Bros . - Custom House Atty. Demarkos - Mr . Peabody Rich - DeIulis - Hanover John McPeck for 3 weeks • Gas on Market Stalls us stop - MBTA Papers completed for additional funding J v MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM • REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD - APRIL 7 , 1975 On Monday, April 7 , 1975 , at 7 : 30 P.M. the members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, Mass . The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present : Robert Bowman , Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson . Note : Atty. Donald Koleman arrived for the meeting at 7 : 40 P .M. Dr . David Johnson is recorded as absent . The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present . It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held March 18 , 1975 for advance reading . The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted , a •motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Ida Furnari and unanimously voted by all present , the minutes of the meeting held March 18 , 1975 stands approved as copied and mailed . The Chairman declared the motion carried . BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board . After due consideration of the bills presented , a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call , unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills , as presented . The Chairman declared the motion carried . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: • 1 . The balance sheet for Jan. and Feb. , 1975 was received from the office of John S . Sullivan (copy of same was distributed to each member of MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 7 , 1975 Page 2 the SRA Board) . 2. Mr. James Ballou submitted alternativesolutions to the.. ,_ problems relative to the appearance of the cooling tower that was recently installed on property owned by J . N. Welch. The Board recommended that the alternatives be turned over to the Design Review Board for discussion at its next meeting April 9 , 1975 . 3 . Mr . Walter Rich requested that another extension be granted to his contract in order to complete the painting work on the Daniel Low warehouse building . This letter was referred to new business . 4 . Arty . Richard Farley forwarded a request on behalf of his client , Duke Machine Co . , for approval to lease a part of the first floor to a company that would be installing glass in automobiles . • This letter was referred to new business . 5 . The Salem City Council requested an inventory of buildings where owners have failed to meet redevelopment schedules and also requested a copy of all the building condition surveys . The Executive Director noted that a list is being prepared , as requested . 6. The Salem Chamber of Commerce requested the Board ' s assistance in having the flag sockets replaced in the island on Washington Street prior to the Patriot ' s Day weekend . It was noted that John Collins will be at the SRA office Wednesday and the matter could be discussed at that time. The Executive Director was instructed to contact Capt . Nichols to attend the meeting with John Collins . • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELDrAPRIL 7TH, 1975 Page 3 a—L-XECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT A meeting was held with Mondev and other representatives from Mondev and after a lengthy discussion and long meeting , it was agreed that they will continue to work on the retail space under the garage . The architect for the County Courthouse was scheduled to make a presentation to the Design Review Board this week but we have been notified that they are. not ready to make a presentation until next month . This delay will put their construction schedule back one month . The Chairman suggested that the Executive Director contact Mr . Carlin to schedule a meeting to discuss the reasons for the delay. A meeting was held with Mr. Axelrod and the Executive Director was informed that Empire Clothing will be ready to start construction as soon as he•. c'an see action in other areas of the project . • A meeting for Ted Cole ' s financing should be scheduled by the.!end of this week. The SRA is working on 312 loans for various developers in the project area. The Project Engineer will be taking a vacation in April and we will need someone else on the job other than John Kieran. The Executive Director recommended bringing back John McPeck for three weeks so that we will not be shorthanded . The Board had no objection to bringing John McPeck back while the proj.eat-,.engineer is on vacation. The Boston Gas company was approached on installing a gas line in the market area. We did get a commitment on two stalls and they will be back in touch with us to give us an answer on whether or not they can do the •rest of the installation work. A meeting was held this week with the MBTA representatives and Lt . MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 7 , 1975 Page 4 Woughlin of the Salem Police Dept . to discuss the bus shelter on Washington Street . The MBTA will make a test run a week from Wednesday (April 16) to see how it will. work out . The necessary paper work for "Urgent Need Funds" has been prepared and forwarded to the Dept . of HUD for review. After review by HUD, a few changes were made in the figures and returned to HUD for processing . UNFINISHED BUSINESS It has been the intent of the SRA to turn the A & P Parking lot over to the SOSPC. This has been delayed until the overall parking plan has been approved by all concerned . To date no word has been received approving said plan and it is recommended that no action be taken on the matter tonight . NEW BUSINESS The Chairman noted that the Board should recognize Atty. Richard Farley so that he would not have to stay for the whole meeting . Atty. Farley thanked the Board for their consideration and went on to note that his client Duke Machine Company has the opportunity to lease the first floor of their building , which has been empty for some time , to a tenant who would be replacing glass in automobile windows . The Board raised questions on how the business would be handled . There concern was whether or not the work would be done inside the building . After a lengthy discussion on the matter , the Board requested that more detailed information be submitted to the Board on how the business would be operated, or possibly the owner of the business would like to meet with the Board at its Wednesday morning meeting to discuss the matter in detail . • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 7 , 1975 Page 5 • Atty . Farley was agreeable to this arrangement and noted that in all fairness to Mr. & Mrs. Duke, the building has been vacant for a long time and this has been a hardship on the owners of the building . It was noted that it would appear that the owners of the building would have to get a variance from the Board of Appeals as well as approval from the Salem Redevelopment _ Authority . It was recommended that the Board hold up on any action until the Board has a chance to interview the tenant to discuss the matter of how the business would be operated . The Executive Director noted that he has three bids on the cost of demolishing the rear portion of the Veteran ' s Services building : P. J . Maffei ($1 , 750) ; Mystic Wrecking Co . ($1, 989) ; Noonan Wrecking Co . ($2 , 400) . The Executive Director read from Section 44A, Commonwealth of Mass . •Bidding Regulations with respect to the awarding of a contract to the low bidder. The Executive Director recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder , P. J. Maffei Building Wrecking Co . A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Robert Bowman and upon roll call , unanimously voted , to award the demolition contract to P . J . Maffei Building Wrecking for the contract bid price of $1 , 750 . 00 for demo- lishing the rear portion of the Veteran ' s Services building . The Chairman declared the motion carried.. It was recommended at this time to establish a disposition price for parcel RC -18A. A motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Ida Furnari , that a dis- position price of $4 , 000 be established as the sale price of parcel RC-18A. Upon roll call the following vo.ted :aye : Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 7 , 1975 Page 6 • Lawrence Olsson. Atty . Donald Koleman answered present . The Chairman declared the motion carried . At this time Atty . George Vallis noted that he would like to have the Board ' s approval for an extension of time in the LDA between Arthur Jannell and the SRA to April 18 , 1975. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , to extend the date in the LDA between the SRA and Arthur Jannell to April 18 , 1975. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson. Atty. Donald Koleman answered present . The Chairman declared the motion carried . • A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari , the Executive Director is authorized to execute and submit to the Dept . of HUD a Proclaimer Certificate for disposition of parcel RC-18A to Mr . Arthur Jannell. Upon roll call the following answered aye : Robert Bowman , Ida Furnari and Lawrence Olsson. Atty. Donald Koleman answered present . The Chairman declared the motion carried . The Board held a discussion on the request made by the W. T. Rich Company. After due consideration of the request made and in view of the fact that two extensions have already been granted , it was recommended that ;;the request be denied . A motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Ida Furnari and upon �oll call, unanimously voted , the request for an extension to the W. T. Rich contract be denied . 'MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD APRIL 7 , 1975 Page 7 • The Chairman declared the motion carried . At this time the Chairman reviewed the progress made with Mondev as a result o,f .a meeting held this week and that the Authority has been assured that the project for retail space under the garage is Mondev ' s first priority and that the housing program is in the background . It was noted that the next meeting of the Board will be held Tuesday, April 22 , 1975 due to the Monday holiday . A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted the meeting be adjourned . Respectfully submitted , • John W. Barrett AGENDA - MARCH 18, 1975 • 1. Roll call Robert Bowman / Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Lawrence Olsson Donald Koleman ✓ 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held March 3, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion/ Second 3. Bills (copy of t�he� accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion If,I U Second Communications a. W. T. Rich Co. , Inc. (refer to new business) b. J. R. Serafini (refer to new business) c. City Clerk's office 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business Action relative to the A & P Parking lot being turned over to the Salem Off Street Parking Commission 7. New Business a. Election of Officers b. Action - Letter from W. T. Rich Co. a 3a C. Action - reaffirm action on parcel RC-11A transfer to Market Square Company d. Design Review Board recommendations and approvals 1 , lkN� • AGENDA - MARCH 18, 1.975 Roll call Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Lawrence Olsson Donald Koleman 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held March 3, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion Second 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) Motion Second 4. Communications • a. W. T. Rich Co. , Inc. (refer to new business) b. J. R. Serafini (refer to new business) C. City Clerk's:office 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business Action relative to the A & P Parking lot being turned over to the Salem Off Street Parking Commission 7. New Business a. Election of Officers b. Action - Letter from W. T. Rich Co. c. Action - reaffirm action on parcel RC-11A transfer to Market Square Company d. Design Review Board recommendations and approvals • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - MARCH 18, 1975 41 SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. Robert M. Rumpf - structural engineering services for 216 Essex St. building $647.50 2. Essex Stationery - office supplies 21.10 3. Pocahontas Spring Water Co. - water cooler rental and supplies 14.51 4. Delande's - lamps for Derby Sq area 33.20 5. Wenfield Frame Co. , Inc. - supplies for photographic display 5.65 6. Witch City Travel Inc. - air fare for trip to Montreal 360.05 7. W. T. Rich Co. , Inc. - contract payment (Low's Warehouse) site preparation 3,785.40 site clearance 3,600.00 8. Northeast Insurance Agency- liability insur"ance premium for '74/75 3,702.00 SRA owned property 9. Cameracraft Shop, Inc. - film 9.75 10. Whitman & Howard Inc. - engineering services for rear 34 Church St. 150.00 11. Witch City Gazette - placement of advertisement of land for sale 146.16 12. Salem Gazette - placement of advertisement of land for sale 146.16 13. Lynn Sunday Post - placement of advertisement of land for sale 152.00 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bill for SRA property (4 Central St.) 7.50 2. Allied Builders Supply - supplies for boarding up property 18.47 3. Pickering Oil Heat Inc. ---_--- oil delivery at 226 Essex St. 323.77 4. S & N Oil Corp. - oil deliveries 525.89 5. Neville & Quinn, Inc. plumbing services - 8 Central 26.50 22 Central 193.00 31 Front 32.50 195. Essex 524.35 6. Donald Famico - snow removal 136,00 • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - MARCH 17, 1975 On Monday, March 17, 1975, the date duly posted for the regular meeting of the Board of the SRA, a roll call was taken and being only one member of the Board present, Robert Bowman, it was recorded that the regular meeting of the Board of the SRA will be held Tuesday, March 18, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. On.-Tuesday, March 18, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, Mass. the members of the Board of the SRA met in open session for its regular meeting. The Vice-Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Dr. David Johnson, Lawrence Olsson and Donald Koleman. The Vice-Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. • It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held March 3, 1975 for advance reading. The Vice-Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held March 3, 1975 stand approved as copied and mailed. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the bills presented, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the bills be approved for payment as presented. The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 18, 1975 Page 2 • COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the Redevelopment Authority: 1. W. T. Rich Co. requested that its'completion date for facade easement work on the Daniel Low Warehouse building be extended to April 30, 1975 due to additional demolition work, etc. The Executive Director explained that the contract had been previously extended to April 11, 1975 and due to deliberations between the Authority, Mr. Follette and Mr. Rich there was a delay in the work schedule. This item was referred to new business. 2. Atty. John R. Serafini forwarded a letter on behalf of his clients stating that the Ingemi Brothers are still interested in parcel RC-11A and would grant a right •of entry to the adjacent owner. The Executive Director explained that the letter from Atty. Serafini was received in this office March 12, 1975 after the Board made its decision to transfer the parcel to the Market Square Company since the Board did not receive a reply from Mr. Serafini by March 10, 1975, the deadline date for submission of the proposal from Mr. Serafini's clients. The Executive Director requested that this item be referred to new business. 3. The Office of the City Clerk advised the Board of the SRA that Atty. Donald Koleman has been sworn in to the faithful performance of his duties as a member of the Board of the SRA. 4. The Office of the City Clerk respectfully requested the SRA to attend a meeting of the Committee of the Whole in the Council Chamber to discuss development of commercial space under the garage. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Executive Director stated that he would like to say a few words in regard to MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 18, 1975 Page 3 • William J. Tinti who is no longer a member of the Board is a guy that is going to be missed. He came aboard as an adversary as a past director of Historic Salem, Inc. and since then I have worked with him and I am sure I can speak for every member of the Board that the time and effort he put into the project has been detrimental to his practice, but it is true. On behalf of the Board and myself , we are grateful to William Tinti for all he has done and now what he will be doing for the City of Salem and as we go on with the project I'm sure we will be turning to him for help as we go down the road. The Vice-Chairman noted that he remembers when Mr. Tinti took over for the former Chairman, Tim Noonan. No,one'.will believe the hours William Tinti spent both at work and at home for the Authority and that the work that has been accomplished is a tribute • to him. Bill Tinti is not that far away. He is just around the corner if we need him, which I am sure we will. We are going to give this job all we have and with the help of all of the members of the new Board we are going to see the project through. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Operating Agreement between the SRA and the SOSPC has been gone over with both parties and duly witnessed and will be a part of the agreement between the SRA and Third Heritage Plaza-East Association agreement for the rights under the garage. The market stalls are well under way although there is a small problem in that the gas lines should be installed for the market area now while the construction work is going on. The. Gas Co. is not taking on any new customers and they had to be convinced that there was a gas line on the site before the construction work began. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 18, 1975 Page 4 We have been advised that we have a month to give the Gas Co. our answer as to whether or not we want the work done now. We have a tentative agreement with Almy's and Salem Corp. relative to the con- struction work to be done between the garage and Almy's. We have permission from the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission to proceed with the work on the garage building. Salem Corp. has added additional staff, Meredith Shutter. She has experience in the public relations field. The Executive Director advised the Board of the proposed schedule for the con- struction of the new County Courthouse building. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It is noted that the Board voted at a previous meeting to turn over the A & P • parking lot to the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission after the master parking plan has been approved by all parties concerned. The City Planner is ready to turn a firm parking plan over to the merchants for their ideas or approval and it will then be brought before the City Council for approval. It was recommended at this time that the SRA Board refrain from taking any formal action until such time as we get the Council's reaction to the proposal. The Executive Director noted that Alan Howe has been carrying expenses in regard to this lot such as insurance and personnel and it was At his request that this matter be brought before the Board tonight in the hope that by the next meeting date an answer will be forthcoming from the Council. NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, placing the name of Lawrence Olsson in nomination for the office of Chairman. A motion was duly Wade, seconded, the n:)ninations be closed. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 18, 1975 Page 5 • A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, Lawrence Olsson be elected to the office of Chairman. The following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Dr. David Johnson, Donald Koleman. Lawrence Olsson voted present. The Chairman declared the motion carried. VICE CHAIRMAN A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, the name of Ida Furnari be placed in nomination for the office of Vice-Chairman. A motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously voted the nominations be closed. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Donald Koleman, that Ida A. Furnari be elected to the office of Vice-Chairman. The following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Dr. David Johnson, Donald Koleman, Lawrence . • Olsson. Ida Furnari voted present. The Chairman declared the motion carried. TREASURER A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Donald Koleman, the name of Robert Bowman be placed in nomination for the office of Treasurer. A motion was duly made, seconded, the nominations be closed. A motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Dr. Johnson, that Robert Bowman be elected to the office of Treasurer. The following voted aye: Dr. David Johnson, Donald Koleman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson. Robert Bowman voted present. The Chairman declared the motion carried. ASST. TREASURER A motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Robert Bowman, the name of Donald Koleman be placed in nomination for the office of Assistant Treasurer. A motion was dulywmade, seconded, the nominations be closed. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 18, 1975 Page 6 A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, that Donald Koleman be elected to the office of Asst. Treasurer. The following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Dr. David Johnson, Lawrence Olsson. Donald Koleman voted present. The Chairman declared the motion carried. In regard to the letter received from W. T. Rich Co. , Inc. , a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted, approval for a time extension from April 11, 1975 to April 30, 1975 as the completion date for the work to be done on the Daniel Low Warehouse building. The Chairman declared the motion carried. In regard to the letter received from Arty. Serafini and the letter sent to Atty. Serafini by the Executive Director on transferring parcel RC-11A, a motion was made by • Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted, reaffirmation of the action taken by the Executive Director advising Atty. Serafini that parcel RC-11A will be transferred to the Market Square Company since a proposal was submitted by the principals of the Company. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Executive Director noted that the Design Review Board held its meeting March 12, 1975. The following action was taken by the SRA Board in connection with the Design Review Board recommendations. The Board discussed the Pickman House project and Atty. Donald Koleman, as a new member of the Board, advised the Board that in the past he represented the former owner of the building, Mr. Philip Budrose, and for the record he stated he could not vote on the matter. No action was taken by the SRA since Mr. Jannel's final drawings are to be submitted to the Design Review Board at its April meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 18, 1975 Page 7 • The Board discussed the air conditioning tower on property owned by Front Street Realty Trust. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Donald Koleman, seconded by Robert Bowman, to allow the architect, James H. Ballou, time to submit alternative solutions to the problem presented by the appearance of the cooling tower. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The SRA Board discussed the sign for "Quinn, Savoy & Merry" for 15 Derby Square. A question was raised on the probability that each tenant might want a sign for its particular business. It was suggested that this possibility should be brought to the attention of the Design Review Board and perhaps the building should be reviewed in total. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted, • a sign for "Quinn, Savoy & Merry" may be placed on the building on a temporary basis. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The firm of Whittier, Hammonds, Seavey & Porter submitted a sketch of the sign for its Derby Sq. entrance. The sign had previous approval by the Design Review Board and the SRA Board and they have been advised of said approval. The Executive Director requested that the Board reaffirm the action approving the sign. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted reaffirmation of the action taken by the SRA Board approving the sign for Whittier, Hammonds, Seavey & Porter. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board discussed the matter of recent problems with work being done on the Heri- tage Lounge building without approval. The Executive Director noted that this matter was • discussed with all parties concerned and he is reasonably sure that the problems can be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 18, 1975 Page 8 • A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, and unanimously voted, the Executive Director write a letter to Atty. Serafini requesting that the owners of the property submit a sketch to the Design Review Board on the proposed locations for the installation of safety equipment for the Heritage Lounge building. The Chairman"declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Dr. David Johnson, seconded by Donald Koleman, and unanimously voted, approval of the installation of the awnings for the Kate Hardiman store providing it does not conflict with any legal implications of the facade easement agreement. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Mr. Elliot Schrank of the Salem Corporation requested that he needs some indication of approval from the SRA Board before proceeding any further with the drawings for the Derby Sq. pavilion. After a lengthy review of the proposal submitted , the Board requested that a model • of the building be brought in so that the Board may have a better perspective of the overall area. Mr. Schrank was advised that, if necessary, a special meeting will be called for the Board to take formal action, after they have seen the model. Questions were raised on the required height for new construction in the renewal area. The Executive Director was instructed to check out the requirements and call Mr. Schrank in Montreal on Wednesday. The Design Review Board reviewed the plans for the first floor retail space on the north side of India Square. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, unanimously voted, approval to extend the retail space out about another 7 feet, subject to further consultation with John Collins. The Chairman declared the motion carried. • A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously voted , to adjourn (9:15 P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett AGENDA - MARCH 3, 1975 1. Roll call Robert Bowman / Ida Furnari (, Dr. David Johnson Lawrence Olsson ✓/ William Tinti 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held February 18, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board Motion 06 Second 3. Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board for review) // Q Motion r Second 4. Communications Salem Corp. . 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business 7. New business a. New policy on rents and maintenance b. Authorization to execute a Proclaimer Certificate on technical specifications for the building located at 216 Essex St. (parcel 6-9) . C. Transfer of land in the Derby Square area to the Market Square Company d. Authorization to execute a Proclaimer Certificate on the acquisition price of the Veteran's Service building . e. Grant necessary legal right to Ted Cole for the installation of an oil tank toor and dumpster(suitably screened) on parcel P5 f4ro lyTf, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - MARCH 3, 1975 SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. Keypunch Leasing Corporation - leasing fee for calculator $20.10 2. The Group Insurance Commission - Authority's share of administrative costs 18,88 3. Silver's Supply Co. - lamps for Derby Sq. area 3.71 4. George P. Vallis - general legal services for month of Feb. 1975 250.00 5. New England Tel. Co. - SRA office telephone bill 274.31 6. International Business Machines Corp. - leasing fee for typewriter 67.50 7. Sawtell Office Supply, Inc. - SRA office supplies 4. 93 8. Charrette Corp. - paper for copy machine 24.34 9. Pitney Bowes - leasing fee for postage machine 30.00 10. New England Real Estate Journal - payment for advertisement for the sale. . 150.00 of land in the project area • 11. Three Associates - for services rendered Jan. 6 Feb. 387.50 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Mass. Electric Co. - electric bill for 226 Essex St. 53.43 i EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT • Operating Agreement with Salem Off-Street Parking Commission In the process of preparing the specifications for the rear of the Veteran's Services Building Group of people from Watertown Redevelopment visited and toured the Salem area. Tomorrow giving a speech at the Winsor School Am working with Atty. Panagopolos and owners of the Kinsman Block Am working with the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT • AUTHORITY HELD MARCH 3, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a meeting Monday, March 3, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M. at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson William Tinti. Dr. Johnson is recorded as absent. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held Feb. 18, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted, the minutes of the meeting held Feb. 18, 1975 stand •approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS Each member of the Board received a copy of the accounts payable list for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to approve payment of the bills presented. COMMUNICATIONS Salem Corporation forwarded a letter advising the SRA that Salem Corp. is ready to build a temporary connection between the Mall and Almy's store. The start of construc- tion will be subject to receipt of a letter from Almy's confirming that they are ready to renovate the interior of the store. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 3, 1975 Page 2 • The Executive Director noted that we will be getting a letter from Mr. Donald Anderson stating that Almy's will start work. To be on the safe side the SRA will obtain prices on the work to be done in the event that Mondev will not do the work. Councillor Bouley suggested that we wait until we get the letter from Mr. Anderson. The Chairman noted that the SRA should be in a position to proceed with the work in the event that Mondev does not perform. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Operating Agreement with the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission has been revised and a meeting is scheduled for 7 :30 Tuesday. We are in the process of preparing the specifications for the rear of the Veteran's Services building. There is a good possibility that the work could be done for under $2,000. Otters are going out today to contractors to get three bids. It was noted that the Council voted the acquisition price for a portion of the Veteran' s Services building. The Chairman stated that the SRA should proceed with the necessary procedure for the acquisition of the parcel. The Executive Director noted that we had visitors from the Watertown Redevelopment Authority to tour the project area. On Tuesday, March 4, 1975, the Executive Director will make a speech at the Winsor School in Boston. The Executive Director has been working with Atty. Panagopoulos to settle the problem of the Kinsman Block as well as working with the Salem Five relative to a similar problem with the property around One Salem Green. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Executive Director noted that the City Planner has not had the opportunity to Oeet with others to set up a master parking plan. It is hoped that this week he will be able to schedule a meeting to resolve the matter. .MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 3, 1975 Page 3 • NEW BUSINESS The Executive Director noted that the SRA owns a number of properties that are by no means new and we are running into maintenance problems where estimates for repairs can run from $1,000 to $4,500. It was recommended that the Executive Director be allowed to notify the tenants that the SRA can no longer afford to provide extensive maintenance service on the existing buildings. In the future we will have the work done and the cost of the repairs will be passed on to the tenant over a twelve month period. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the SRA shall institute a new property management policy whereby the tenant shall be notified that all future extensive maintenance costs shall be paid for by the tenant. Said costs shall be spread out over a twelve month period. • The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the Executive Director is authorized to execute and submit to the Dept. of HUD a Proclaimer Certificate on the technical specifications for 216 Essex Street (parcel 6-9) for a facade easement project. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, contingent on the fact that Becket Street Realty Trust fails to submit a proposal, land in the Derby Square area abutting One Derby Sq. and parcel RC-11A shall be transferred to the Market Square Company. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board discussed the acquisition of the rear portion of the Vetern's Services Building from the City of Salem and the possible construction schedule for the County •Courthouse. It was suggested that a meeting be arranged to include Robert Scagliotti, MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 3, 1975 Page 4 •Mr. Carlin and his assistants, to discuss the construction schedule. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson and upon roll call it was unanimously voted to authorize the Executive Director to execute and submit to HUD a Proclaimer Certificate on the acquisition price of $12,500 as the purchase price for the rear portion of the Veteran's Services Building at 34 Church Street. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board discussed the need for space to install an oil tank and a suitable screened dumpster for Ted Cole's use on parcel P-5. After a lengthy discussion, it was recommended that Mr. Berkal be contacted to have him draft a legal document for the oil tank and dumpster for the Board 's review. It was noted by the Chairman that Mr. Norman Welch has installed a huge piece of air conditioning equipment at the end of his building (6 Front Street). Questions were raised as to who approved an installation of this type. After a lengthy discussion the Executive Director was instructed to check this out with Robert Scagliotti as soon as he returns from his vacation. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, authorization to amend the SRA's contract with the State Auditor's office for an amount not to exceed $800. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time the Board reviewed the progress made on the Operating Agreement. Atty. Vallis noted that Alan Howe and William Howlett have agreed on a number of items that were discussed, such as insurance and parking spaces. It is hoped that after the next meeting with the SOSPC, the Agreement will be signed. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Lawrence Olsson, and unanimously voted, the meeting adjourned (8:15P.M.) . Respectfully submitted, • John W. Barrett MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT • AUTHORITY HELD MARCH 3, . 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a meeting Monday, March 3, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M. at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, Mass The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson William Tinti. Dr. Johnson is recorded as absent. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held Feb. 18, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and unanimously voted, the minutes of the meeting held Feb. 18, 1975 stand •approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS Each member of the Board received a copy of the accounts payable list for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to approve payment of the bills presented. COMMUNICATIONS Salem Corporation forwarded a letter advising the SRA that Salem Corp. is ready to build a temporary connection between the Mall and Almy's store. The start of construc- tion will be subject to receipt of a letter from Almy's confirming that they are ready . Oo renovate the interior of the store. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 3, 1975 , Page 2 • The Executive Director noted that we will be getting a letter from Mr. Donald Anderson stating that Almy's will start work. To be on the safe side the SRA will obtain prices on the work to be done in the event that Mondev will not do the work. Councillor Bouley suggested that we wait until we get the letter from Mr. Anderson. The Chairman noted that the SRA should be in a position to proceed with the work in the event that Mondev does not perform. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Operating Agreement with the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission has been revised and a meeting is scheduled for 7:30 Tuesday. We are in the process of preparing the specifications for the rear of the Veteran's Services building. There is a good possibility that the work could be.done for under $2,000. •tters are going out today to contractors to get three bids. It was noted that the Council voted the acquisition price for a portion of the Veteran's Services building. The Chairman stated that the SRA should proceed with the necessary procedure for the acquisition of the parcel. The Executive Director noted that we had visitors from the Watertown Redevelopment . Authority to tour the project area. On Tuesday, March 4, 1975, the Executive Director will make a speech at the Winsor School in Boston. The Executive Director has been working with Atty. Panagopoulos to settle the problem of the Kinsman Block as well as working with the Salem Five relative to a similar problem with the property around One Salem Green. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Executive Director noted that the City•Planner has not had the opportunity to Oet with others to set up a master parking plan. It is hoped that this week he will be able to schedule a meeting to resolve the matter. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 3, 1975 Page 3 •NEW BUSINESS The Executive Director noted that the SRA owns a number of properties that are by no means new and we arerunning into maintenance problems where estimates for repairs can run from $1,000 to $4,500. It was recommended that the Executive Director be allowed to notify the tenants that the SRA can no longer afford to provide extensive maintenance service on the existing buildings. In the future we will have the work done and the cost of the repairs will be passed on to the tenant over a twelve month period. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the SRA shall institute a new property management policy whereby the tenant shall be notified that all future extensive maintenance costs shall be paid for by'the tenant. Said costs shall be spread out over a twelve month period. . • The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, the Executive Director is authorized to execute and submit to the Dept. of HUD a Proclaimer Certificate on the technical specifications for 216 Essex Street ' (parcel 6-9) for a facade easement project. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, contingent on the fact that Becket Street Realty Trust fails to submit . a proposal, land in the Derby Square area abutting One Derby Sq. and parcel RC-11A shall be transferred to the Market Square Company. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board discussed the acquisition of the rear portion of the Vetern's Services Building from the City of Salem and the possible construction schedule for the County •Courthouse. It was suggested that a meeting be arranged to include Robert Scagliotti, MINUtES OF THE MEETING HELD MARCH 3, 1975 . Page 4 *Mr. Carlin and his assistants, to discuss the construction schedule. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson and upon roll call it was unanimously voted ,to authorize the Executive Director to execute and submit to HUD a Proclaimer Certificate on the acquisition price of $12,500 as the purchase price for the rear portion of the Veteran's Services Building at 34 Church Street. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Board discussed the need for space to install an oil tank and a suitable screened dumpster for Ted Cole's use on parcel P-5. . After a lengthy discussion, it was recommended that Mr. Berkal be contacted to have him draft a legal document for the oil tank and dumpster for the Board's review. It was. noted by the Chairman that Mr. Norman Welch has installed a huge piece of air. conditioning equipment at the end of his building (6 Front Street). Questions were •raised as to who approved an installation of this type. After a lengthy discussion the Executive Director was instructed to check this out with Robert Scagliotti as soon as he returns from his vacation. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman; and upon roll call, unanimously voted, authorization to amend the SRA's contract with the State Auditor's office for an amount not to exceed $800. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time the Board reviewed the progress made on the Operating Agreement. Atty. Vallis noted that Alan Howe and William Howlett have agreed on a number of items that were discussed, such as insurance and parking spaces. It is hoped that after the next meeting with the SOSPC, the Agreement will be signed. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Lawrence Olsson, and unanimously voted, the meeting adjourned (8:15P.M.) . • Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett AGENDA - FEBRUARY 18, 1975 �. Roll call I �� Robert Bowman Ida Furnari Dr. David Johnson Lawrence Olsson ✓/ William Tinti / 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held Feb. 3, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the ard. Motion Second 3. Bills (copy off the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board) MotioSecond / 4. Communications • Oscar Padjen Mondev Corp. Salem Corp. Salem Chamber of Commerce Philip Budrose 5. Executive Director's report 6. Unfinished business Authorization to release to L. H. Rogers the good faith deposit ($2,760) plus interest earned on the basis that the SRA has an executed copy of the Certi- ficate of Completion for work completed at 140-144 Essex Street. Execution of the leases with the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission 7. New business Authorization to pay DeIulis Bros. Construction Co. final payment for work performed under contract for facade easement work at 173 Essex Street. Authorization to amend the contract with the State Auditor's office in the amount • of $800.00 Authorization to amend the LDA with Mondev relative to parcels RC-4, RC-5 and RC-11D -2- Authorization to execute a contract with Robert Scagliotti for architectural services Ratification of the SRA's decision to grant to the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission a right of entry to the area under the garage for emergency parking use on February 17 , 1975. Motion to authorize the SRA Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the Operating Agreement between the SRA and Salem Off-Street Parking Commission Motion to authorize the SRA Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute an agreement between the SRA and Third Heritage Plaza-East Association .su ject to approval by the City Council, relating to contribution cost of pedestrian right of way under garage and provision for security of same. �� I V MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD 1i FEBRUARY 18, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. , at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson and William Tinti. Dr. David Johnson is recorded as absent. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held February 3, 1975 for advance reading and the Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson, and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held February 3, 1975 stand approved as copied and mailed to each member of the Board. •BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the items listed, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call it was unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills as presented. The Chairman declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA. 1. A letter was received from Oscar Padjen stating that the work at 173 Essex Street is fully performed and the contractor, 'DeIulis'-Bros'. ,is entitled to all payments including all retention money. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 18, 1975 Page 2 • 2. A letter was forwarded from Mondev noting that Mondev is interested in completing the necessary Agreements and, if the project is coordinated, it is con- ceivable that the May 31st construction deadline can be met. 3. A letter was received from the Salem Corp. relative to appraisals needed for parcels for residential construction. In the letter Mr. Elliot Schrank emphasized the fact that the appraisals must be done to allow construction to take place during this building season. 4. Two letters were received from the Salem Chamber of Commerce. In one letter, dated Feb. 14, 1975 it was stated that a vote was taken by the Steering Committee to hold in abeyance any action on the A 6 P Parking lots until such time as a Parking Plan is acceptable to all concerned. The other letter from the President of the Salem Chamber of Commerce stated that •the Chamber supports the opinion of the Steering Committee in regard to the request that the SRA delay action on turning over the lots to the Parking Commission, until such time as a Parking Plan has been completed. 5. Mr. Philip Budrose notified the SRA that he intends to sell the Pickman House on Charter and Liberty Street to Mr. Arthur Jannell and requests the Authority's per- mission to transfer title and interest in the LDA with the Autharityi.for the parcel of land adjacent to the Pickman House. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT All the necessary work on the Operating Agreement and various agreements is complete. The documents were mailed to Mondev, Salem Corp. and Mondev's attorneys in Boston for their review and as a result it is recommended that the construction schedule in the LDA be amended tonight. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 18, 1975 Page 3 • Leonard Berkal has advised the Executive Director that he has preliminary construction figures from the contractor and will be in a better position to go for financing as soon as the figures are more refined. Mr. Richard Anderson has been contacted before leaving for Florida and advised the Executive Director that he will be stopping off in Washington to talk to someone who is interested in investing in the project. His Associate, Mr. Bresnahan, will be in touch with the SRA as soon as he hears from Mr. Anderson. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to release to L. H. Rogers the good faith deposit ($2,760) plus interest earned since the work at 140-144 Essex Street has been completed. NEW 'BUSINESS A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, Ounanimously voted, to make final payment to DeIulis Bros. Construction Co. for facade easement work at 173 Essex Street. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to amend the contract with the State Auditor's office for an additional $800. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, it was unanimously voted, to execute a contract in the amount of $5,000 with Robert Scagliotti for architectural services. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, •it was unanimously voted to ratify the SRA's decision to grant to the SOSPC a right of entry to the area under the garage for the purpose of emergency parking for an auto- mobile show on Feb. 17, 1975. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 18, 1975 Page 4 • At this time it was noted that Mr. Donald Anderson and Mr. George Sawtell is attending the SRA meeting on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Steering Committee. Mr. Anderson noted that they have been working on a plan and on the advice of Councillor Ingemi, the Committee voted to request the SRA to hold up on any action to turn over the A & P parking lot to the SOSPC until such time as a complete parking plan has been prepared which would be acceptable to all concerned. After a lengthy discussion relative to the various parking lots, it was decided that no action would be taken by the members of the SRA Board at this time. In regard to the letter received from Mr. Phillip Budrose, Atty. Vallis noted that he received a phone call from Atty. Koleman relative to the transfer of the Pickman House to Mr. Arthur Jannell. It was noted that the Authority has no control over the property where the Pickman House is located. The Authority's interest would be in the property adjacent to *he building. Mr. Jannell addressed the Board to say that he has been associated with Mr. Budrose for a long time. Together they have been in the business of remodeling older homes and they considered the Pickman House to be one of their finest pieces of rehabilitation work and Mr. Budrose felt that Mr. Jannell would keep the building up to standard and open it up to the public. The Chairman advised Mr. Jannell that the LDA for the land adjacent to the Pickman House was based on the proposed landscaping work that Mr. Budrose indicated he would complete. Mr. Jannell stated that he would be agreeable to comply with all the conditions of the LDA in accordance with Mr. Budrose's commitment. Mr. Jannell provided a sketch of the site plan for the land to be submitted to the SRA's Design Review Board on March 12, 1975. ,MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 18, 1975 Page 5 • A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted, to allow the transfer of the interest and title in the Land Disposi- tion Agreement for parcel RC-18A to Mr. Arthur Jannell. The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time the Board discussed the matter concerned with the Operating Agreement for retail space under the garage. The Chairman noted that Atty. Vallis completed the documents in terms of construc- tion of the new Essex House retail space under the garage. The agreement between the SRA and the SOSPC calls for and sets out the integration of the retail space and parking structure as well as maintenance, right of way, easements and construction of the mall, namely: the Operating Agreement between the Authority and the SOSPC; Agreement between the Authority and Third Heritage Plaza-East Association; the Grant of Easement from the 4Varking Commission'. to the Authority and the amendment of the Land Disposition Agreement for Third Heritage Plaza-East Association. The documents were forwarded to all parties concerned requesting that a meeting be called in order that the Agreements be finalized and signed. Atty. Vallis made contact with Peter Howlett who suggested Feb. 24 or Feb. 25 for a meeting in Salem. Atty. Vallis tried to get in touch with Mr. Peter Laudati with no success. It was recommended that a call be made to Mr. Laudati to see if he can attend a meeting on the 25th. It was recommended at this time that the Board adopt the proposed agreements as a package. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Robert Bowman, upon roll call, unanimously voted, to adopt, on the basis for a final Agreement, the proposed Operating •Agreement between the Authority and the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission; proposed Agreement between the Authority and Third Heritage Plaza-East; proposed Grant of Easement •MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 18, 1975 Page 6 rom the Parking Commission to the Authority. The Chairman declared the motion carried. The Chairman entertained a motion to amend the Land Disposition Agreement (Schedule "B") with Third Heritage Plaza-East Association. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, upon roll call, unanimously voted, to amend the LDA as it relates to parcels R-4 and RC-5 to set a final termination date for default, if construction does not commence by June 1, 1975. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari, upon roll call, unanimously voted, to set a schedule of dates for construction work for the Derby Sq. area project to include a date for default as of August 1, 1975. The Chairman declared the motion carried. • At this time a lengthy discussion was held on the matter of new construction of housing to be built by Mondev. Mr. Elliot Schrank attended the SRA meeting as a representative of Mondev. Mr. Schrank noted that the plans for housing is within the framework of the Collin DuTot plan and that Salem Corp. is ready to start construction by June 1st, therefore, it is important that the SRA obtain the necessary appraisals for the parcels involved. Mr. Schrank explained the proposed use and the number of units to be built. The Chairman noted that the site plan would be checked out with Collins DuTot to see if it is the same plan that was presented to the SRA sometime ago and the SRA will determine whether or not we shall proceed with the appraisals. Mr. Schrank advised the Board that time is running out for subsidy money. The Chairman advised Mr. Schrank that the Board wants the retail project to go' forward first. • MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 18, 1975 Page 7 • In regard to the Kinsman Block the Executive Director noted that a meeting will be arranged by the end of the week to see if 3% interest money can be used on the building. A motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Lawrence Olsson, and unanimously voted the meeting stand adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Have completed work on the Operating Agreement and "various agreements necessary for Mondev's scheduling We have sent all documents to Mondev and Salem Corp. and the attorneys in Boston for review and as a result we are amending the LDA tonight Leonard Berkal has advised me that he has preliminary figures for the contractor for the Woolworth building and he is waiting for more refined figures before final document is put together and as soon as he does he will be in a position to go for financing for the work on the building. Have been in touch with Mr. Anderson who is leaving for Florida and on the way down he will stop in Washington to talk to someone who will invest in the project and he will be in touch with Mr. Bresnahan who will subsequently be in touch with the Executive Director. Robert Bowman gave a speech at the Tabernacle Church last week. Salem V= � • Red�9,®a+iYN pment CICOY OIRtROR `�1CY-YJOHN W.W. BARRETT Authority OLD TOWN HALL, 32 DERBY SO., P. O. BOX 3003, SALEM,MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900 February 11, 1975 The Hon. Jean A. Levesque Mayor, City of Salem City Hall Salem, 'Mass. 01970 Dear Mayor Levesque: The Salem Redevelopment Authority, by agreement with the County of Essex, proposes to purchase from the City of Salem the rear portion of the .building at 34 Church Street, known'as the Veteran's Services Building, as well as rights to • the land between said 34 Church Street and 30 Church Street (formerly known as Central Fire Headquarters). Upon acquisition by the Authority from the City, the Salem Redevelopment Authority will demolish the acquired segment of 34 Church Street and will convey to the County of Essex for the purpose of construction of a Courthouse for the First Essex District said land beneath the building and right of way to land between 30 and 34 Church Street. The City of Salem will retain a right of entry over the property between the two buildings and, if at a subsequent time the City of Salem were to convey either or both of said buildings to one or more parties, the right of access over said area should be transferred as well. This transfer from the Salem Redevelopment Authority to the County of Essex is reflected as part of the total acquisition to the County as shown on the copy of the plot plan which is included. Enclosed herewith are appraisals made by Ralph Foster Company and Meredith & Grew, Inc. for the acquisition of said properties, subsequent review by Robert V. Noone, Review Appraiser, relative to the value of the total acquisition of said properties as well as the final review by Robert V. Noone. CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREAIURCR A99T. TRCASYRER WILLIAM J. TINTI. ESO. LAWRENCE J. OLSSnN Inn I H-....-. __..._ _ MENDER l The Hon. Jean A. Levesque —2— February 11, 1975 • Acquisition of the property of 34 Church Street and adjacent land between 30 and 34 Church Street accomplishes the assemblage of land for the County of Essex. Price of the acquisition by the Salem Redevelopment Authority from the City of Salem for said land is $121500 (refer to the Review Appraisers Revised Value and Damage Estimate)(Robert V. Noone, Appraiser, dated February 8, 1975). Also included is a copy of the acquisition plan for said property as pre— pared by Whitman b Howard, Inc. consulting engineers to the Salem Redevelopment Authority. Respectfully yours, SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Joh W. Barrett i Executive Director • J11B/ec = cc: William J. Tinti, City Solicitor w/enclosures • • 49' 39:5 1.281 .Bldg �f�l � r �f� 9� 5.101 4 221 2 131 ' N 1 Bldg. #2 t� i X .o 3 7 .v Q 1171 church Street Total Land Area - 10,500 Sq.Ft. Cad. Flr. Bldg. Area Bldg. #1 = 4,888 Sq.Ft. Bldg. #2 - 1.,137 alq.Ft. 0 301 60t Scale in Feet RALPH S. FOSTER CO., INC. .3 • REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS AND CONSULTANTS '{{ 4 �✓+ T^ • 4777'. 1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT • 1. All of the work on the Project Notes has been completed and submitted to HUD and arrangements has been made with the Bank to transfer money due as interest on the notes from last year 2. The 1 Derby Sq. building is complete for all intent and purposes and the second floor is now occupied and the first floor will be occupied soon. 3 . After talking with Leonard Berkal there are indications that the Woolworth building will be transferred in March. 4 . Talked to Mr. Anderson and was told that he should have his financing wrapped up by the end of this week. 5. A meeting -is scheduled with Historic Salem Inc . relative to the transfer of the Monroe House. • 6. To the best of my knowledge the Grimshaw House will be transferred to Mr. Berkley Peabody 7 . An appointment has. been made for Lawrence Olsson and myself to meet with Mr. Axelrod and there are indications that Mr . Axelrod will be in a position to start construction on the parcel adjacent to Empire 8. Two telephone lines will be cancelled to save the Authority at least $600 a year. 9. Conversations have been held with Mondev 10. Results of advertisement (1) 11 . Meeting set up with the MBTA 12. Next meeting of the Board will be Tuesday Feb . 18 (holiday) AGENDA - FEB . 3 , 1975 1 . Roll call Robert Bowman ✓ Ida Furnari A Dr . David Johnson Lawrence Olsson ✓ . William Tinti 2. Approve minutes of the meeting held .January 20, 1975 as copied and mailed to each member of the Board MotioSecond ! 3 . Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member oftheBoard) . Motion / Q Second c 4 . Communications Office of the .City Clerk Dept — of HUD / Association of, Regional Development Policy Planners Con Sonics Inc . Oscar Padjen / G Derby Square Company So S 5 . Executive Director ' s report 5: Unfinished business Action ori the transfer of the A & P and Charter/Central Street lots to the SOSPC New business �� Action on correspondence from the Derby Sq . Company Action on acquisition of a portion of the Veteran ' s Service building and disposition of parcel to Essex County. 1 • a EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT • 1. All of the work on the Project Notes has been completed and submitted to HUD and arrangements has been made with the Bank to transfer money due as interest on the notes from last year 2 . The l Derby Sq . building is complete for all intent and purposes and the second floor is now occupied and the first floor will be occupied /Yka,--A , span. 3 . After talking with Leonard Berkal there are indications that the Woolworth building will be transferred in March. 4 . Talked to Mr . Anderson and was told that he should have his financing wrapped up by the end of this week. + *(-. 5 . A meeting is scheduled with Historic . Salem Inc . relative to the • transfer of the Monroe House . 6. To the best of my knowledge the Grimshaw House will be transferred/ to Mr.. Berkley Peabody / ) d/1 7 . An appointment has been made for Lawrence Olsson and myself to meet with Mr . Axelrod and there are indications that Mr . Axelrod will be in a position to start construction on the parcel adjacent to Empire 3 o1 ' 8 . Two telephone lines will be cancelled to save the Authority at least $600 a year . 9 . Conversations have been held with Mondev 10. Results of advertisement (1) 11 . Meeting set up with the MBTA 12. Next meeting of the Board will be Tuesday Feb'. 18 (holiday) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - FEB. 3 , 1975 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1. New England Telephone Co. - SRA office telephone bill 251 . 47 2 . The Collins DuTot Partnership - Market Stalls 983 . 85 3 . George P. Vallis - Disposition parcel P-5A (Almy' s) 812. 25 4 . George P . Vallis - Facade Easement services 300. 00 5 . George P. Vallis - General legal services for Jan. 250. 00 6 . Sawtell ' s - office supplies 29 . 31 7 . Silver ' s - lights for Derby Sq . 4 . 80 8 . Commonwealth of Mass . - Authority ' s share of health premiums paid by the Commonwealth 584 . 40 9 . A. D'Alessandro & Sons, Inc . - final payment on contract 116 for site improvement work 1 , 926 . 92 10 . W. T . Rich - site preparation work (Daniel Low) 4 , 920 . 30 site clearance (Daniel ' Low) 2 , 565 . 00 • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1. Neville & Quinn, Inc. - Charlie ' s market work order 30. 40 2 . Mass. Electric - 4 Central St . electric bill 13 . 22 3 . Boston Gas - 35 Front St. gas bill J 104 . 60 RECOMMENDATION : Acquisition from the City of Salem relative to • subsequent disposition to the County of Essex . The Authority has received appraisals on the Veteran ' s Services building and the former Central Fire Station on Church Street from Meredith and Grew, Inc . and Ralph S . Foster Co . Said appraisals have been reviewed by Robert Noone. Acquisition price Lor the entire parcel is $100 ,000. Each building appraised for $50 , 000. In agreement with the County of Essex the Authority will acquire approximately 2 , 600 sq. ft . of land and building in the rear of the Veteran' s Building as well as approximately 1 , 500 sq . ft . of land between the former fire station and Veteran' s Service Building . Upon subsequent review by Robert Noone the value of this acquisition is $12 , 500. The -value of the remainder of the Veteran ' s Building will be $37 , 500 and value of the Central Fire Station $50, 000 • The disposition to the County access of passageway between the two buildings must be granted to the City of Salem as owner of said building and in any subsequent transfer by the City of said properties to one or more owners right of access must be transferred to either or both parties . The disposition of the entire .-parcel to the County for construction of the Courthouse would be $65 ,100 in accordance with appraisals made by Ryan , Elliot and Ralph Foster Co. and reviewed by Peter Laudati . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT • AUTHORITY - FEBRUARY 3 , 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting Monday , February 3 , 1975 , at 7 : 30 P .M. at the office of the SRA, Old Town Hall , Derby Square , Salem, Mass . The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present : Robert Bowman , Lawrence Olsson and William Tinti . The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present . Ida Furnari and Dr . David Johnson are recorded absent . It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held January 20 , 1975 for advance reading . The Chairman called for omissions or corrections . Being no omissions or corrections noted , a motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Lawrence Olsson and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting for January 20, 1975 stand approved as copied and mailed . The Chairman declared the motion carried . BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was distributed to each member of the Board for review. After due consideration of all the bills presented , a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson , and upon roll call it was unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills presented . The Chairman declared the motion carried . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: 1. The office of the City Clerk requested the SRA submit to the City Council the date which construction will begin on the building now housed by the Salem Evening News and to submit any reasons for any delays for the MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 3 , 1975 Page 2 46 start of construction. 2 . The Dept . of HUD advised the SRA that requisition #6 has been approved and the SRA will receive a Project Capital Grant and Relocation Grant in the amount of $716 , 314 . 3 . The Japanese delegation that visited Salem sent a "thank you" letter to the Mayor and the SRA for the cordial welcome and hospitality received during their visit . 4. Con Sonics Inc . offered to supply the downtown area with seasonal b'ack'ground music if the Authority so approved . 5 . Oscar Padjen submitted an invoice for extra work performed in connection with the facade easement work. Is A lengthy discussion was held relative to the Authority ' s obligation to pay Mr . Padjen for the extra work. Arty . Vallis noted that in order to pay Mr . Padjen for work beyond the specified contract in the amount of $24 , 000 the Authority would have to amend his contract . 6. The Derby Square Company submitted a sketch and a letter describing the area that they would like to purchase for the purpose of providing an entrance to the basement at the southeast corner of the building . The SRA architect noted that he did not know of the sketches therefore he has not had a chance to review the drawing . 7 . A letter from Alan Howe was hand delivered to the SRA office along with a sketch showing the proposed use of the A & P parking lot and the lot at the corner of Charter and Central Street . It was requested in the letter that this matter be discussed at the Board ' s morning meeting . OFXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT The Executive Director reported that all the work on the Project Notes for $6 , 000 , 000 has been completed and submitted to HUD and arrangements -are MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB . 3 , 1975 Page 3 • complete to have the necessary money transferred to pay the interest on last year ' s Note. The One Derby Square building is complete for all intent and purposes and the second floor is now occupied and the first floor will be occupied by March. After talking with Leonard Berkal , there are indications that the Woolworth building will be transferred to Ted Cole by March . The Executive Director has communicated with Mr . Richard Anderson and was told that the matter of financing for the Custom House should be wrapped up by the end of the week. A meeting is scheduled with members of Historic Salem, Inc . relative to the transfer of the Monroe House to Historic Salem, Inc . • The .Executive Director noted that to the best of his knowledge the Grimshaw House will be sold to Mr . Berkley Peabody on Friday , Feb . 7 . An appointment has been made for Lawrence Olsson and the Executive Director to meet with Mr. Leonard Axelrod and there are indications that Mr . Axelrod will be in a position to start construction on the parcel adjacent to Empire within a short period of time. Two telephone lines will be cancelled to save the Authority at least $600 a year . Conversations have been held with Mondev over the past two weeks . In regard to the advertisements for the sale on land in the project area , we have had only one response for the purchase of a developer ' s kit . A meeting has been set up for the City Planner and Executive Director to meet with personnel from the MBIA. • The next meeting of the SRA will be held Tuesday , due to the holiday . MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB . 3 , 1975 Page 4 WFINISHED BUSINESS In line with the letter received from the Parking Commission ' s Executive Director , it was decided that no action be taken on the transfer of the parking lots until the matter is discussed at the SRA' s Thursday morning meeting . NEW BUSINESS In line with the letter received from the Derby Square Company , it was recommended that no action be taken on the transfer of land to the Derby Square Company until it is discussed and resolved at the Board ' s Thursday morning meeting . A recommendation was made that the SRA acquire property from the City of Salem that would subsequently be sold to the County of Essex . After due consideration , a motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded It Lawrence Olsson that the Salem Redevelopment Authority acquire a parcel of land from the City of Salem located at the rear of the Veteran ' s Building at a price of $12 , 500. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Robert Bowman and Lawrence Olsson. William Tinti voted present . The Chairman declared the motion carried . ,A A motion was duly made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Lawrence Olsson that the Salem Redevelopment Authority sell parcel RC-3 to the County of Essex for a price of $65, 100 for the purpose of the construction of a new County Courthouse. Upon roll call the following voted aye: Lawrence Olsson, Robert Bowman and William Tinti . • The Chairman declared the motion carried . MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 3 , 1975 Page 5 • The matter of paying Oscar Padjen for extra services rendered in connection with the facade easement work was once again discussed . Since the Board could not come to an agreement on whether or not he should be paid for the work, it was recommended that Mr . Padjen be con- tacted to request that he attend the SRA' s Thursday morning meeting to discuss the matter in detail . At this time it was noted that Elliot Schrank is attending the meeting to find out whether or not the SRA will be able to finish its work at the Salem Green area at the same time that the Salem Corporation will be finished with its work. The Executive Director noted that DeIulis will not be finished with his work until July 1975 . • It was also noted that the owner of the Kinsman Block is not in a financial position to completely rehabilitate the building . It was rec- commended that the Attorney for the owners of the Kinsman Block be contacted to arrange a meeting so that the matter of rehabilitation may be discussed . Elliot Schrank made a request that Salem Corporation be allowed to place signs in the windows along Essex Street where proposed construction or rehabilitation work will take place to make the area more palatable to potential tenants and also remove all the old material that has been in the windows for so long. The SRA Board had no objection to allowing the Salem Corp . to go into the Essex House to remove the old material left there in the windows . Mr . Schrank noted that Salem Corp. will make its presentation for Ole Derby Square area on Feb. 12 . MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD FEB. 3, 1975 Page 6 Mr. Schrank questioned the Board on its plans to vacate the Derby Square area where new construction will take place. The Chairman advised Mr. Schrank that in no way will the SRA drive the tenants out of the area until the Board sees and approves a construction schedule for Salem Corp. 's new construction. At this time the matter of housing for the area north of Church Street was discussed and the Chairman strongly recommended ,that Salem Corp. come forward with a site plan for the area before continuing any further discussions with MHFA. The Chairman reviewed the status of the market stall construction work and it was noted that the contractor is working right along under cover doing the brick work. The new Beef 6 Oyster House Restaurant seems to be about a month away from being able to open for business. They are working inside but there is still a lot • of work to be done. Being no other business to come before the Board, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted to adjourn (8:55 P.M.). Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett MINUTES OF THE RECESSED MEETING OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • HELD JANUARY 22 , 1975 On Wednesday , January 22 , 1975 , at 8 : 00 A.M. the Board of the Salem ,Redevelopment Authority reconvened its meeting . Upon roll call the ,following answered present : Robert Bowman , Lawrence Olsson , Ida Furnari and William Tinti. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present . The following letters were read into the record as received from Mondev Corp . relative to the Operating Agreement and One Salem Green. Mr. Howlett is of the understanding that the Operating Agreement with the SRA and Third Heritage and the SOSPC should be executed immediately. Mr. Howlett requested the SRA' s assurance that the work in the area of One Salem Green would be completed in time of the project opening on or about April 15th. • After a detailed discussion on the matter , the Executive Director was authorized to contact Mr . Howlett by letter in regard to both matters . . The matter of leasing the parking lot was discussed by the Board . The Board was advised by the Parking Commission that the rate would be $1. 00 per hour on the A & P parking lot . No specific rate was discussed relative to the Charter Street lot . Members of the Chamber of Commerce Traffic Committee and Parking Commission as well as Councillor Swiniuch were present to discuss the matter of parking. After a lengthy discussion on the matter a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson and upon roll call it was unanimously voted • MINUT$S OF THE RECESSED MEETING JAN . 22 , 1975 Page 2 • to authorize the SRA' s attorney to draft a lease between the SRA and the SOSPC for the A S P parking lot and the land in front of the Univer- salist Church for a fee of $100 per month and said lease to be executed ' upon agreement between all parties concerned . The Chairman declared the motion carried . A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson and unanimously voted to authorize the SRA attorney to draft a lease for the Charter/Central Street lot for a fee of $50. 00 per month and said lease to be executed upon agreement between all parties concerned. The Chairman declared the motion carried . A motion was made, .seconded , and unanimously voted the meeting be •adjourned (9 : 00 A.M. ) . Respectfully submitted , John W. Barrett EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Progress to date on DeIulis and Hanover's Contract Bid opening for the Temporary Loan Notes Mondev's new leasing agent, Mr. .Jean Paul Pfister We have been working with Naumkeag Trust and Mr. Anderson toward financing Parking Commission as of this date has taken over Almy's parking lot for operation on a lease with the Authority One Redeveloper's Kit taken out to date- for Parcel RC14A d B (Mr. Emile Moser, 162 Humphrey Street, Swampscott Mort's Building (Whittier, Hammond, Seavey d Porter) and Ted Cole's Building We took leave to withdraw temporarily the closing of Ash and Rust Street, Ash Street Court and North Court • t ,MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD JANUARY 20, 1975 The members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority met in open session for a regular meeting Monday, January 20, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, Mass. The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson and William Tinti. Dr. David. Johnson is recorded absent. The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a•quorum present. It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held January 6, 1975 for advance reading. The Chairman called for omissions or corrections. Being no omissions or corrections noted, a motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson, and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting of January 6, 1975 stand approved as copied and mailed. The Chairman declared the motion carried. BILLS • It was noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the accounts payable ,, list for review and consideration for payment. After due consideration of the bills presented, a motion was made by Ida Furnari, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call unanimously voted to approve payment of the bills as presented with the exception of Oscar Padjen's bill which was approved subject to auditing by Robert Scagliotti. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the Salem Redevelop- ment Authority: 1. The Balance Sheet was received from the office of J. S. Sullivan for the period ending December 31, 1974. It was unanimously agreed to waive the reading of the balance sheet since each member of the Board received a copy of same. 2. A letter was received from the Youth Commission thanking the Authority and staff for the use of 9 Front Street as a temporary Youth Center. i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1975 Page 2 3. The Salem Heritage Days Committee requested the use of the Derby Square Mall • area for the purpose of Art Exhibits, Band Concerts, etc, during Heritage Days Week. The Executive Director recommended that this request be granted. 4. The Salem Corp. requested that the SRA initiate on their behalf LDA II (Parcels RC-1 and RC-2) and also thanked the Authority for their aid in obtaining the building permit for the Mall. The Chairman noted that the Salem Corp, has taken out a building permit for the Essex House Mall which will be good until May 31, 1975. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT With regard to the Site Improvement Contracts both DeIulis and Hanover are moving rapidly along. Hanover Contracting Co. are doing small jobs such as installing lights and benches. ' DeIulis Brothers are running ahead of schedule. They have in- stalled some shells to protect brick work from the elements. These shells are movable and can be transported from place to place. The bid opening for the proposed sale of Project Notes, First Series, 1975, was • held last week. The low bidder was the Continental Illinois Bank d Trust Co. of Chicago - Aggregate Principal Amount $6,000,000; interest rate 4:04%; Premium $108.00. Last year's interest rate was 4.12%. The notes have been received from HUD and_ are ready for the Chairman's signature. Mondev has terminated its agreement with the Codman Co. and have on their staff , a new man, Mr. Jean Paul Pfister, who will be in charge of the leasing. Mr. Pfister appears to be a very capable and energetic man and has already made contacts in the community. Wednesday of this week he will meet with Mr. Gorin to discuss Almy's opening into the garage area. Mr. Pfister has been analyzing floor layouts and may make some changes in the size of stores. The Executive Director suggested that Mr. Pfister meet with the Board at either this Wednesday morning's meeting or next Wednesday. Meetings have been held with Naumkeag Trust Co, and Mr. Anderson relative to the financing of the Custom House. Naumkeag Trust has been doing everything they can and have been contacting other banks to see if they can put together a package but right now long-term money is not available. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 209 1975 Page 3 As of the 15th of January, the Salem Off Street Parking Commission have taken over the operation of Almy's Parking Lot on a lease with the Authority. To date one Redeveloper's Kit has been taken out on Parcel RC-14A and B and one phone call has been received relative to the same parcel. The advertisement will appear this week in the New England Real Estate Journal. The building at the corner of Essex Street and Derby Square will be occupied by the end of the week by an accounting firm from Lynn that employs 12 people (Whittier, Hammond, Seavey and Porter). The Chairman noted that this was an important sign for the future of Salem. Mr. Hammond and his partners decided Salem was the city with a future -- that Lynn did not have one. Mr. Boulger, architect for the Ted Cole property, will supply the attorney with data for financing. A meeting has been held with the attorney and he is doing data for the SBA. The papers will be ready in about four weeks. Some time ago the Board voted to close Ash and Rust Street, Ash Street Court and North Court. We have taken leave to temporarily withdraw the application and • recommend that we make application to close Ash Street Court and North Court, the parcel we want to make available to the Telephone Co, instead of going for the closing of the other two streets. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REPORT The Design Review Board voted .unanimously to give preliminary approval to Mr. Boulger's plans for the Woolworth Building. Mr. Boulger has been instructed to proceed with contract drawings subject to the Board's approval tonight. Revised schematics of the proposed Derby Square Market. Building were presented by Nelson Aldrich Associates for Mondev. Approval still has not been given to the preliminary drawings. The DRB suggested that a brick wall be constructed facing Derby Square. The wall would have arches and would run north and south. The -archi- tects will report back to the DRB in two weeks. Plans prepared by Mr. Peter Conant for the Salem Post Office were approved subject to modification. The DRB voted to allow the Colonial Men's Shop to use large clear glass windows. • The Executive Director felt HUD would approve the large windows because we have overdone small panes. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1975 Page 4 Mr. Peabody submitted revised plans of the Grimshaw House. It was recommended that he retain an architect by the next submittal which he said he would do. NEW BUSINESS It was noted at this time that advertisements had been placed in the Salem News, Salem Gazette and the New England Real Estate Journal for the sale of Parcels RC-14A and B and RC-15A and 16. These ads are placed in papers that have given to the Authority a certificate as to how many, issues were distributed and a notarized certi- ficate by the printer as to the number of papers that were distributed. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson, and upon roll call unanimously voted to proceed to place advertisements (for the sale of Parcel RC-14A and RC-14B and RC-15A and RC-16) in the Lynn Sunday Post and the Witch City Gazette. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Discussion was held relative to leasing the area formerly known as the "A S P" lot and land fronting the Universalist Church to the SOSPC. Lawrence Olsson recommended that the Executive Director:+of the SOSPC and the Traffic Steering Committee . of the Chamber of Commerce be invited to Wednesday's morning meeting for discussion of this matter. A motion was duly made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari and upon roll call unanimously voted that the meeting be recessed until Wednesday, January 22, 19759 7:30 A.M. so that further discussion could be held with the SOSPC and the Chamber of Commerce Committee relative to the leasing of the A d P lot and land fronting the Universalist Church for purposes of all-day parking. The Chairman declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call unanimously voted to allow the use of the Derby Square Mall in the Town Hall area for the use of Art Exhibits, Band Concerts, etc. during the 'week of Heritage Days, August 10th through August 17, 1975. The Chairman declared the motion carried. Discussion .was held relative to the possibility of a $1,000 increase in the rehabilitation of the Colonial Men's Shop because of the 1/4" tempered glass windows. The cost stands at $89,000 now. It was noted that Peter Meo, proprietor of the' Colonial Men's Shop, understands that he will assume the responsibility of the additional cost if the owners of the property do not. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 209 1975 Page 5 Lawrence Olsson was instructed to discuss this matter with Mr. Meo. • The SRA architect recommended that the Contract Documents be amended to in- clude this revision as an Alternate Item. It was noted that the Facade Easement has been signed. The Chairman asked when we could put this contract out forbid. The Executive Director informed the Board that there is no money to pay for it at this time and that he could not sign any statement that said we have the money in the budget now. After further discussion the Chairman recommended that the budget be reviewed at Wednesday's morning meeting. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari and upon roll call unanimously voted to authorize the SRA architect to include the additional cost of the 1/4" tempered glass windows for the Colonial Men's Shop as an Alternate Item. Upon roll call the following voted aye: Robert Bowman, Ida Furnari, Lawrence Olsson, William Tinti. e The Chairman declared the motion carried. At this time the Chairman read the following letter to the members of the Board: "May6r Jean A. Levesque City Hall Salem, Mass. 01970 • Dear Jean: I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the Salem Redevelopment Authority. I do not resign at this time with any illusions about the difficulties that still face the renewal effort in Salem. There are many things left undone, and we can judge from the rockiness of the road behind us how stormy. will be the path ahead. Nevertheless, I am convinced that my..continuation on the Authority is not needed to see the project through to completion. I have the greatest faith in the talent and dedication of the other members of the Board and in the staff of the Authority. The increasing duties of my position as City Solicitor and the demands of my private' practice of law make it impossible for me to provide the time necessary to serve on the Redevelopment Authority. Since June of 1971, when I first came on the Board, I have seen the efforts of many people build toward the rebirth of this City. Many. things have been accomplished in creating a "New Salem", the success of which will not rest in the size of its build- ings or the length of its tax roles but in the quality of life that is created. I am proud to have been a part of that effort. Yours Sincerely, • William J. Tinti" MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1975 Page 6 The Chairman's resignation is to be effective pending appointment of a new member by the City of Salem. A motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted that the meeting be recessed until Wednesday morning, January 22, 1975 at 7:30 AM (8:35 PM). Respectfully submitted, John W. Barrett • AGENDA - JAN . 6 , 1975 • 1 . Roll call Robert Bowman✓/ i Ida Furnari `// Dr. David Johnson Lawrence Olsson ✓ William Tinti 2 . Approve minutes of the meeting held Dec . 16 , 1974 as copied and mailed- to each member of the Board /� Motion � !� Second l /� 3 . Bills (copy of the accounts payable list distributed to each member of the Board for review) q �p Motion Second 4 . Communications a. Board of Park Commissioners • b. Almy, Bigelow & Washburn C . Salem Five Cents Savings Bank d . Dept . of HUD e. Office of the City Clerk f . Jonathan J . Woodman & Associates 5\ Executive Director ' s report 6 . Unfinished business 7 . New business' a. Request for an extension of time from March 10, 1975 to April 11 , 1975 for completion of work on the Daniel Low warehouse b. Acceptance of responsibility and maintenance of Derby Sq . by the City of Salem C . Authorization to execute a lease with the Salem Off-Street Parking Commission for the Almy' s Parking lot for a fee of $300/mo . and the Commission -shall provide the SRA with evidence of suit- able insurance cove eeand shall provide maintenance, lighting and snow removal of thhe surrounding sidewalks as well as snow removal from Almy ' s to New Liberty Street on Church & Brown 'Sts. , also on New Liberty Street (both sides) , the parklet adjacent to the Armory and also from Almy ' s to L. H. Rogers on Essex St . (the responsibility of the OSPC for snow removal on Church, Brown and Essex Streets will terminate when a Alflk under the _Z_ • garage is transferred by the SRA to a developer . ffal/4 8 . Adjourn • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - JANUARY 6 , 1975 The meidbers of the Board of the SRA met in open session for a regular meeting, Monday , January 6, 1975 , at 7 : 30 P .M. , at the office .of the SRA, Old Town Hall, Derby Square, .Salem, Mass . The Chairman called for roll call and the following answered present : Robert Bowman, Ida Furna,ri , Dr . David Johnson , Lawrence. Olsson and William Tinti . The Chairman declared the meeting in session with a quorum present . The Chairman noted that each member of the Board received a copy of the minutes of the meeting held December 16 , 1974 for advance reading and called for omissions or corrections . Being no omissions or corrections noted , a motion was made by Lawrence •Olsson, seconded by Robert Bowman and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting held December 16 , 1974 stand approved as copied and mailed . The Chairman declared the motion carried . BILLS A copy of the accounts payable list was presented to the Board for review and consideration for payment . After .due consideration of the bills presented , a motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Robert Bowman, and upon roll call , unanimously voted , the bills presented are approved for payment . The Chairman declared the motion carried . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received at the office of the SRA: 1 . The Board of Park Commisisoners requested the Executive Director be present at its next meeting on Thursday, January 9 , 1975 to discuss the care of the Derby Square area. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JAN. 6; 1975 Page 2 • 2 . The General Manager for Almy ' s (Mr . Don Anderson) advised the SRA that Almy ' s will terminate its lease on the parking lot at the rear of the store as soon as possible. 3 . The Salem Five Cents Savings Bank requests release of its good faith deposit money since the new construction of the addition to the Bank building is now complete to the satisfaction of the SRA. 4 . The Dep.t . of HUD has notified the SRA that a proposed sale of project notes in the amount of six million dollars will go out for bid on January 14 , 1975. 5 . The office of the City Clerk has advised the SRA that public hearings will be held for the closing off of certain streets in the project area . 6. A letter was received from Jonathan J. Woodman Associates thanking the SRA architect for the tour .of the renewal area. •EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT In regard to the Almy' s lease, the SRA has received a monthly fee of $1 , 700 for the use of the parking lot and the SRA has paid taxes on that property to the City of Salem during the time we have owned the property and as far as the Off-Street Parking- Commission is concerned they have been advised that the obligation of the taxes being paid to the city will rest with the agency that leases the property from the SRA. On Tuesday , Jan. 7 , the Executive Director will have a visitor from the University of Florida who has been instructed by the Dept . of HUD to obtain data for a publication that will be prepared by HUD•. NEW BUSINESS The SRA architect noted that a letter was received from the Board of • Control requesting the SRA install plumbing roughing in the area for the new market stalls. MINUTES' OF THE MEETING HELD JAN. 6 , 1975 Page 3 . A meeting was held with the contractor for the purpose of locating locations on the plans for the proposed lines. After a lengthy discussion by all concerned , the locations were approved . The contractor submitted a cost figure of $6,718 for the work to install plumbing roughing which is to be capped until it is needed in the future . It is to be understood that there will be no above lines 'installed , all the work will be underground . At this time questions were raised as to whether or not a commitment was made to Mr. Letarte or Mr. Arigo as to the amount of space that will be provided to them in the market area for their future businesses . It was noted that no commitment has been made to either party . It was suggested that they be notified that they will not be able to have as much space as they asked for due to the fact that the Board of Oontrols indicated they have had a number of inquiries for space .in the market area . It was recommended that the Board take a vote on the expenditure for the plumbing roughing . A motion was made by Ida Furnari , seconded by Lawrence Olsson, and upon roll call , unanimously voted to approve the added expenditure of $6 , 718 for DeIulis Bros . Contracting Co . to do the plumbing roughing in the market stall area under contract 114 . The Chairman declared the motion carried . The SRA architect explained to the Board the need for an extension of time for W. T. Rich Co. to complete the facade easement work on the Daniel Low building. W. T. Rich had no control over the reasons for the delay nor 0 i requests by the Authority to perform certain changes in the work that caused additional delays. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JAN. 6 , 1975 Page 4 A motion was made by Robert Bowman , seconded by Ida Furnari, and upon roll call, unanimously voted to extend the completion date for work on':the Daniel Low building from March 10 , 1975 to April 11 , 1975 . The Chairman declared the motion carried . The matter of transferring the Derby Square area back to the City of Salem was discussed in detail . It was noted that in order to do this the SRA attorney would have to draw up an instrument releasing the SRA' s title and interest in the property. It was also noted that Mr . Morton Braun of the Derby Square Company requested that he purchase a portion of the land adjacent to his building (5-9 Derby Sq . ) . At this time a motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by, Robert Bowman , and upon roll call the following voted aye : Robert Bowman; Ida Furnari; Dr. David Johnson and Lawrence Olsson, that the responsibility and main- tenance of the Derby Sq . area be transferred to the City of Salem subject to the Authority satisfying the need-s. of the Derby Sq. Company prior to the transfer. William J: Tinti voted present . The Chairman declared the motion carried . At this..time :the .:matter of. executing. a lease with the SOSPC for the takeover of the Almy ' s Parking lot for a monthly fee of $300 was discussed by the Board . 6 After due consideration a motion was made by Lawrence Olsson, seconded by Ida Furnari and upon roll call the following voted aye : Robert Bowman; toa Furnari; Dr. David Johnson and Lawrence Olsson, to execute a lease with the SOSPC for the takeover of Almy' s parking lot for a monthly, fee of $300 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JAN. 6 , 1975 Page 5 and the the Commission shall provide the SRA with evidence of suitable liability insurance coverage and shall provide maintenance, lighting and snow removal of the lot and the surrounding sidewalks as well as snow removal from Almy ' s store to New Liberty Street on. Church and Brown Streets , also on New Liberty Street (both sides) , the parklet adjacent to the Armory and also from Almy.' s store to L . H. Rogers on Essex Street (the responsibility of the SOSPC for snow removal on Church and Brown and Essex Streets will terminate when the land under the garage is transferred to a developer) . William J. Tinti voted present . The Chairman declared the motion carried . At this time the Board noted that the Derby Sq. Company requested a certificate of partial completion for the work done on the 211-215 Essex •reet property. Atty. Vallis was instructed to draw up the certificate . At this time Mr . Berkley Peabody addressed the Board to explain why he would like to acquire an additional 10 feet of land adjacent to the Grimshaw House . Mr . Peabody stated the additional property is needed to enable adequate loading and service access and the possibility of 11 parking spaces. After a lengthy discussion Dr . Johnson noted that he has no objection to providing the additional land for services but felt that on site . parking is being taken away from others and it would not be fair to them if we were to provide parking to Mr . Peabody . It was agreed by the Board that the advertisement that is being prepared for the sale of parcel RC-15 be prepared to show a 10 foot cut back. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JAN. 6, 1975 Page 6 Mr. Peter Meo expressed his feelings on the possible use of small windows in the rehabilitation of the 216 Essex Street building . Mr . Meo emphasized the fact that his business is to sell merchandise and that he can not do this if small windows are to be installed . The SRA architect noted that Mr . Meo was told some time ago that the small windows will be used . The building is of 1800 architecture and that it is his responsibility to .rehabilitate the building to its original appearance in accordance with the HUD requirements for a facade easement project. All that he can do is to submit the technical specifications to HUD for approval with a comment that the tenant would request that full size display windows be used . At this time the SRA Attorney advised the Board that he mailed the Tacade easement agreement to Atty, Demarkis as attorney for the owners of the 216 Essex Street building. To date no answer has been received from the owners or the attorney. Atty. Vallis has been instructed to follow up on the matter . In regard to the good faith deposit money being held for the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, the Board agreed that the money, plus interest , be returned to the Bank since the new construction work is complete. A motion was made by Robert Bowman, seconded by Lawrence Olsson and unanimously voted the meeting adjourned (8 : 45P .M. ) . Respectfully submitted , .John W. Barrett , ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-DEC . 20, 1974 • SRA OFFICE BILLS 1 . David Gavenda - rehabilitation research work on Front ' fo• � St . buildings $.2-5-. 00 2 . Witch City Travel - air fare for 4 for trip to Washington D . C . Dec . 4 , 1974 474 . 92 3 . Pitney Bowes - leasing fee for postage meter 30. 00 4. City of Salem - rental for office space for month of Dec . 530. 51 ' 5 . Lynn Builders Supply - supplies for Liberty St . project 14 . 65 6. J . S . Sullivan - accounting services 150. 00 7 . Group Insurance Commission - Authority ' s share of Health Insurance Premiums April thru June 1974 639 . 84 8 . Pocahontas Spring Water Co . - water cooler rental and deliveries 17 . 51 9. Essex Stationery Co. - paper supplies 107 . 35 • 10. The Collins DuTot Partnership - services rendered for contract 2 , 3 , 4 , 2 , 462 .`13 11. Xerox Corp . - leasing fee for Nov. 1974 285. 94 12. DeIulis Bros. Construction - payment 111 for contract 114 64 , 438 . 95 13 . W. T. Rich Co. - payment 112 for Daniel Low building - demolition 1 ,899 . 00 & site preparation 13 ,881. 60 14 . Three Associates - for services rendered 530. 00 15. J : J . Welch - estimating fee for Colonial Men' s rehab work 250. 00 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BILLS 1. Pickering Oil Heat , Inc.. - oil deliveries at 226 Essex St . 309 . 01 2 . Waters & Brown, Inc . - hardware supplies 13 . 89 3. Donald Famico- services rendered for property maintenance work 114 . 00 4. John E. Kieran - maintenance work at 16 Central St . 10. 00 ��. & r 5 . Mass . Electric Co . - electric bill for SRA property 0 .0.. 6. - S & N oil Co . - oil delivery, 6 Central St . 545 . 99 7 . Frederick W. Carone - services rendered at Ben ' s Smoke Shop 48. 80 8 . Boston Gas Co . - gas bill for SRA property 21.;9,1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT 1 . Trip to Washington D .C . 2 . DeIulis Bros . is working on schedule 3 . Hanover is finished until Spring of ' 75 4 . Mort Braun will be ready for tenancy by the 15th of Jana 5 . Meeting' with. Mondev and Peter Laudati Discussion Court award • Turn around at Salem Laundry