City of Salem Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board or Committee: Redevelopment Authority, Regular Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday May 14, 2014 at 6:00pm
Meeting Location: Third Floor Conference Room, 120 Washington Street
Members Present: Chairperson Matthew Veno, Conrad Baldini,
Robert Curran, Russell Vickers
Members Absent: Robert Mitnik, Andrew Shapiro,
Others Present: Executive Director and City Planner Lynn Duncan
Recorder: Jennifer Pennell
Chairperson Russell Vickers calls the meeting to order. Roll call was taken.
Duncan updated the board on the Superior Court, the County Commissioners Court, and District Court. No movement has occurred yet. The Secretary of State is now interested in the Superior Court for the new location for the Registry of Deeds. Duncan commented that it is becoming late to move legislation. The Secretary would like the Registry to be located within a state owned building. Duncan noted that Salem State is also interested in the Superior Court building.
Duncan commented that the Mayor has submitted Matt Veno’s name for the Planning Board and Matt will need to resign as the Mayor does not want anyone serving on more than one board at a time.
Old/New Business
- Discussion and vote on appointment of Christopher Dynia to the Design Review Board.
Dynia commented that he has been an architect just under 20 years and currently works at Wilson Butler Architects, specializing in space design, fit-outs, and furnishings. Dynia noted that he moved to Salem about 8 years ago and applauds how the city has been expanding.
Vickers noted that the DRB plays a valuable role in the way the downtown works. Small business owners do not have a lot of money to spend on architectural resources. The DRB helps with development, providing professional design expertise to the public.
Baldini: Motion to approve.
Seconded by Curran. Passes 3-0.
Old/New Business
- 188 Essex Street (Red Line Café): Discussion and vote on proposed umbrellas for outdoor seating area and A-Frame sign.
Duncan noted that the proposal is for an A-Frame sign to inform people when the business is open. The only change recommended by the DRB is to locate the portable sign located further from the entrance. Duncan noted that the proposal is for small café tables with red umbrellas.
Curran: Motion to approve.
Seconded by Baldini. Passes 3-0.
Matt Veno is present.
Minutes
The minutes from the April 9, 2014 regular meeting was reviewed.
Baldini: Motion to approve.
Seconded by Curran. Passes 4-0.
Adjournment
Baldini: Motion to adjourn,
Seconded by Veno. Passes 4-0.
Meeting is adjourned at 6:13 pm.
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