November 23, 2004
Chairman Raymond W. Platt called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:03pm.
Present were Raymond W. Platt, John Donahue, and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. McKinnon moved and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the November 16, 2004 meeting. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
7:04pm-Mr. Platt convened a joint meeting with the Raynham members of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee. Mr. Platt stated that the purpose of the meeting was to appoint a person to a vacant position until the next Town election. In attendance were Lou Pacheco, Susan O’Brien, and Linda Dillon. Also in attendance was Joe Gillis, a Bridgewater member of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee. Mr. Platt outlined the forum for the meeting and named the four candidates applying for the vacant position: Cheryl Oldfield- Schondek, Melanie DeSantis, James DuPont and Sheilah Reardon. For each candidate the Board had received a host of written recommendations along with supporters in attendance. Candidates in attendance were Cheryl Oldfield-Schondek and Melanie DeSantis. Mr. Donahue informed all that James DuPont contacted him on this date and requested his name be withdrawn from the list of candidates. Due to the absence of Mrs. Reardon, Mr. Platt informed
all of her credentials. Besides a three minute opening statement, each member of the joint committee and Mr. Gillis were allowed to ask one question of the two candidates. At the conclusion of the questioning, a motion was made by Mr. Donahue and seconded by Mr. Pacheco to nominate Melanie DeSantis for the vacant position. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to nominate Cheryl Oldfield-Schondek for the vacant position. Mr. McKinnon moved and Mr. Donahue seconded to nominate Mrs. Reardon as well. Mr. Platt called for a roll call. Mr. Platt said that the first candidate to receive four votes would be the newly appointed person to the position. Votes made were as follows: Mr. Pacheco-Melanie DeSantis, Mr. McKinnon-Cheryl Oldfield-Schondek, Sue O’Brien –Melanie DeSantis, Mr. Donahue-Melanie DeSantis, Mrs. Dillon-Melanie DeSantis. Mr. Platt-Melanie DeSantis. Mr. Platt introduced the Chairman of the School District, Don DeLutis, who was
present along with the Superintendent of Schools Robert McIntyre and Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum Diane Bemis. Mr. Platt announced that Melanie DeSantis had received the four votes for appointment to the vacant seat on the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to reconsider the vote in order to make it unanimous for Melanie DeSantis. Mr. Platt made it unanimous. On reconsideration, the vote was unanimous for Ms. DeSantis. Mr. Platt and all the members of the joint meeting congratulated Ms. DeSantis and thanked all the applicants.
7:55pm – Close of Joint Meeting
7:55pm-Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded for a brief recess of five minutes. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
8:03pm – Mr. Platt reconvened the Board of Selectmen Meeting.
Mr. McKinnon said he met with the Superintendent of Schools yesterday who requested funds to be transferred to the School District to meet the final total for the necessary re-hire of personnel for the remainder of the school year. Mr. McKinnon said that Raynham’s share would be $92,232.66. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to hold a Special Town Meeting regarding the transfer of funds on December 14, 2004 at 7pm at the Raynham Middle School. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Town Counsel Marc Antine and Health Agent Alan Perry presented to the Board of Health a number of options regarding the requested increase of tonnage at the Raynham Waste Management facility. Attorney Antine recommended the Board vote on their decision at the next meeting due to time constraints. Mr. Perry stated that the Waste Management Facility presently averages 450 tons per day with an agreement not to exceed an average of 800 tons along with an identical agreement set forth from DEP. The Board was informed that Mr. Stolte recommended the increase at the facility. Mr. Perry stated that the Board should be comfortable when deciding on the approval of the increase taking into consideration area residents and the increase of traffic. Attorney Antine requested all issues be forward to his office by
Friday, November 26, 2004, i.e., traffic route, etc. Mr. Platt requested Mr. Perry to sketch out a proposed route map for trucks to be forwarded to Attorney Antine.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Board had received a resignation notice from Health Agent, Alan Perry with his last day of employment being December 10, 2004. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept with great regret Mr. Perry’s resignation notice. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon said that Mrs. Roberts of the Historical Commission contacted him regarding the list of past recipients for the Citizen of the Year Award and requested, through Mr. Buckner, that Mrs. Sleezer submit a list to the Commission.
Mr. Donahue said that Ann, Hall, Martin and Phyllis Streets are in the process of being paved, and that the Town is in negotiation with the state re: Rt. 104. Mr. Donahue thanked all who have returned the survey for the Raynham Quality of Education Committee. There have been 250 received to date. Mr. Donahue reminded all of the Save Our Sports Fundraiser at the Raynham Lions Club on November 27, 2004.
Mr. McKinnon reminded all of the Lighting of Raynham on December 17, 2004 at 6pm.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Fire Department Ladder Truck Committee has collected donations well over $15,000 in four weeks. Brian LaCivita, Fire Fighter, presented the Board with a donation check in the amount of $500 from the Highway Department Union.
Correspondence –SRPEDD forwarded to the Board a notice of their next meeting, which will be on December 21, 2004 at 7pm.
Correspondence –A request was received for Lot 2-Carver Street for a Title V Septic System.
Mr. Perry recommended approving the request. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request of a Title 5 Septic System with the condition that if Sewer becomes available before the occupancy certificate is issued they must tie in. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Smith, Park & Rec Commissioner, was present and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked all for the approval of the garage for his department.
9:07pm-Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session regarding pending litigation with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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