November 30, 2004
Chairman Raymond W. Platt called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:07pm.
Present were Raymond W. Platt, John Donahue, and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr.Dohanue moved and Mr. McKinnon seconded to amend the minutes of November 23, 2004, Page 1 as follows: Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to nominate Melanie DeSantis for the vacant position.
Mr. Donahue moved and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the November 23, 2004 meeting as amended. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Luciano was present and presented the Board with a copy of the proposed Raynham Development Revolving Fund passed at Town Meeting. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to file a home rule petition with the Legislature re: the Raynham Development Revolving Fund. Mr. Platt made it unanimous. Mr. Buckner will fax the petition to Rep. Flynn tomorrow morning.
7:10pm Public Hearing – Board of Assessors – Tax Classification Hearing. Members of the Assessors present were Mr. Lewis, Mr. Luciano and Mr.Lalli. Mr. Lewis presented all with a presentation of Special Facts for FY2005. Mr. Lalli informed all of the different options for senior citizens to save money on their property tax. Mr. Lewis stated that the recommendation from the Board of Assessors would be to keep the same shift for commercial property as last year of 1.22. Mr. Donahue moved and Mr. McKinnon seconded a shift of 1.22 for purposes of discussion. Mr. McKinnon recommended a shift of 1.31. Mr. Luciano stated to the Board that there has not been a steady shift to show businesses thinking about coming to Raynham. Mr. Donahue recommendation would be to keep the shift
the same at 1.22. Mr. Platt’s recommendation would be to keep the shift the same at 1.22. Mr. Platt called for a vote. Mr. Donahue and Mr. Platt voted to approve a shift of 1.22 for the FY05. Mr. McKinnon voted no. The vote was 2 to accept/1 opposed.
Alan Perry and Attorney Antine were present to discuss with the Board of Health the request to increase tonnage at the Raynham Waste Management facility. Attorney Antine presented the Board with four proposals – 1) 1000 tons per day; 2) 1000 tons per day or an average of 800 tons per day within a 6-day period; 3) 900 tons per day and 4) 900 tons per day or an average of 800 tons per day within a 6-day period. Mr. Perry said that Waste Management’s maximum tonnage since the opening of the facility was 790 tons. Mr. Perry recommended the option of 900 tons per day with an average of 800 tons within a 6-day period. Attorney Antine stated that each agreement includes entering and exiting routes for trucks. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the agreement of 900
tons per day with an average of 800 tons per day within a 6-day period. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue informed all that House Bill No. 132, which would allow slot machines at racing tracks, was to be filed tomorrow and that the Town should closely read the Bill. The section on local acceptance was too ambiguous he thought. Town Counsel will look at it.
Mr. Platt suggested reinstating the previous method pertaining to fundraising in the Town, i.e., having the Selectmen approve tag days. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the procedure. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue requested that local Raynham organizations and Troops requesting tagging dates receive first option for the open dates. Mr. McKinnon agreed with Mr. Donahue.
Mr. Platt stated that the Gates property is being returned to the family and that final documents will be filed tomorrow. Attorney Antine was present and stated that the documents were filed today.
Mr. Platt stated that the vote made on November 16, 2004 to allocate revenue from the Hampton Inn property to the new proposed Fire Department ladder truck should be amended that the decision should be referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Fire Department efforts to Fill the Boot for the new ladder truck has a total of $557.44.
Correspondence – Mr. Hebert of Nicholas Road forwarded a letter of thanks to all those who assisted in the accident of son on November 7, 2004. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to forward a copy of the letter to the Police and Fire Departments where it may be placed in the appropriate employees’ file. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received an application for a name change only on a Class 2 used vehicle seller’s license from Euro Tech, Inc. to 138 Auto Mall, Inc. Mr. Platt informed all that a public hearing is not required due to the request being for a name change only. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the name change. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – Mr. McCarthy forwarded to the Board the GIS Implementation Contract for the their signature. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept and approve the contract. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Board held an Executive Session re: a contract negotiation prior to tonight’s regular meeting.
9:10pm-Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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