January 4, 2005
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. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the December 21, 2004 meeting. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Chief King was present and requested the Boards’ approval of the termination of Kenneth Collins and Keith Dzialo, two temporary officers filling in for two other injured officers. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded with regret to approve the Termination Notice for both officers. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Chief King requested the Board to appoint Dwayne Correira and Kenneth Collins as student officers effective January 31, 2005 so they can attend the academy. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for Dwayne Correira and Kenneth Collins as student officers. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Chief King informed the Board that a complaint was received regarding a car just missing a school bus. Chief King requested stop signs to be placed on Hemlock Rd. at Hickory Dr., Overlook Rd. at Chase Dr., County Rd. at Scott Dr., Hickory Dr. at Overlook Dr., Scott Dr. at Overlook Dr., and Overlook Dr. at County Rd. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for stop signs as requested. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue asked Chief King if a stop sign was necessary on Appleblossom Way. Chief King said that he inspected the entire area and Appleblossom Way does have a stop sign.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the following dates for Tag Days:
Knights of Columbus-September 16, 17, 18; VFW-May 13, 14, 15; Raynham Girls Travel Basketball Team-November 5 & 6; Professional Fire Fighters of Raynham-September 1, 2, 3; Raynham King Phillip Lions Club-May 21 and September 10; Cub Scouts Raynham Pack 43-April 9 and December 10, 11; Cub Scouts Raynham Pack 11-February 5, 6; Girls Scouts of Raynham-January 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mrs. Luciano was present and presented the Board with a list of Raynham Girl Scout Troops along with leaders names.
Mr. Newfield, the Board’s representative to SRPEDD, was present and presented the Board with a proposal for Technical Assistance on Smart Growth. Town Planner Richard McCarthy was present and informed the Board that the application would help Raynham’s future opportunities for Affordable Housing Plans. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the submission of the application. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
7:21pm – Public Hearing – Pine Hill Estates Mobile Home Park Expansion. Health Agent Alan Perry was present and informed all that the developers of Pine Hill Estates Mobile Home Park have worked on the proposed plans over four years. He said that the extension would consist of a total of 138 homes, which is less than the initial proposed amount of over 200 homes. Tom Pozerski presented the Board with overall plans of the extension. The Board was informed that the project would be developed in three phases over a 10-year period. Mr. Pozerski said that the first phase of the extension would consist of 18 homes which would be complete in approximately 6 months and that the remaining phases 2 & 3 would be market-driven. He said that post lights would be placed in each driveway,
therefore, streetlights will not be needed; mailboxes will be positioned at the direction of the Post Office; and that the owner will maintain roads. The Board received a copy of letters from the Fire Department, Water District and EPA giving their approval of the project.
Mr. Perry’s recommendation to the Board, prior to approving, would be a satisfactory buffer zone with abutting residents.
Richard Alfonso of 93 Pine Tree Lane was present and expressed his concerns regarding a buffer along Pine Tree Lane. He said that he viewed plans, which stated arborvites for a buffer and the new plans dated as recent as yesterday states white pine. Mr. Perry said that the buffer plantings are not set in stone and is up for discussion at this time. Mr. Platt suggested planting the buffers during phase I of the project that will allow the growth to be dense enough toward the completion of the project in 10 years. Mr. Alfonso suggested a straight buffer line along the four lots near Pine Tree Lane instead of an “S” border, clearing land only by phases rather than all at once, and defined markings on the overall plans as to the different phases. Roger Fernandes of Pine Tree Lane
was also present and presented the Board with photos of his home marking a distance of 200 feet to where the buffer line would be planted. Mr. Donahue suggested that if the buffer line seedlings do not grow within a reasonable amount of time, the developer would then need to re-plant a new buffer as agreed upon. Mr. McCarthy said that the developer must receive the approval of the Planning Board prior to building the Club House. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the Pine Hill Estates Mobile Home Extension subject to the approval of the Planning Board and any other municipal or state mandates. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Tony Caputo, Principal of the Merrill/LaLiberte Schools, was present and presented a plaque to the Board thanking them on behalf of all the children from the Merrill School for the much-needed playground. He also said that a plaque would be presented to Mr. Stolte for the Highway Department help in building the playground. All Board members thanked Mr. Caputo.
8:12pm – Public Hearing – TMLP/Verizon, two new pole locations on Rt. 44. Mr. Platt said that TMLP/Verizon is requesting two new pole locations on Rt. 44, EL19 ? and EL18 ?.
Mr. Platt stated that there are no sidewalks where the poles are to be placed. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the pole locations. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon spoke about the status of the designation of the Sullivan School as an Historic Site. Mr. Donahue asked what the building could be used for at a later date if it is designated a Historic Site. Board members concurred with the understanding that the building could be used for a variety of items as long as the exterior remained intact. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the submittal of the Sullivan School as an Historic Site. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
The Board requested that Mr. Buckner contact the necessary person who will be submitting the forms for the Sullivan School for a cost estimate.
Mr. McKinnon said that Kathleen Roberts contacted him regarding forming a committee for Raynham’s 275th anniversary, which will be in 2006.
Mr. Donahue informed all that volunteers are needed for the 5th Annual Frost Bite Road Race.
He said that he will be absent from the January 25, 2005 Board of Selectmen Meeting.
Mr. Platt informed all that a Meat Raffle will be held at the American Legion and all proceeds will be donated to the Raynham Fire Department ladder truck. He said that a men’s only breakfast would be held next Monday at the Senior Center. He also wished Mr. McKinnon an early Happy 72nd Birthday.
Mr. Platt said that the House and Senate have approved their request for back motel room taxes from the Courtyard Marriott amounting to $542,000.
Mr. McKinnon requested correspondence be forward to Lt. Governor Healey and Representative Flynn thanking them for their assistance in filing the legislation.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter regarding plowing of Gatsby Drive. Mr. Buckner said that both Raynham and Taunton would be plowing the street for residents.
Correspondence – The Board received a renewal application for Constable from Steven Coughlin, Sr. of 42 Scadding Street, Taunton. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the renewal application of Steven Coughlin, Sr. as Constable. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a letter from Mr. Stolte requesting permission to purchase a F-450 dump truck at a cost of $39,990 in accordance with Article 6 as approved on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the purchase. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – Morton Hospital and Medical Center forwarded a request for the Board’s support in their application of a grant from MA E-Health Collaborative. The grant is a pilot program implementing electronic medical records and clinical data exchanged between hospitals and health facilities. Mr. Buckner recommended supporting the Hospital’s efforts. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward the Board’s support of the program. The vote made it unanimous. The vote was 2 approved and 1 present.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to waiver permit fees for the installation of an oven at the Merrill School. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request to waiver permit fees. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board of Selectmen in the Town of Kingston requested Raynham’s Board of Selectmen’s support in amending Chapter 40B. Mr. Platt said that Raynham and Rep. Flynn have supported the Kingston’s proposal in the past. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to support the proposal to amend Chapter 40B to include mobile homes. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a waiver to allow drainage base and holding design under Section 111G for Carriage Hill Estates. The waiver would be for a 3:1 side slope versus a 4:1 and a depth of 4.3 ft, 5.25 ft and 4.05 ft versus the maximum of 4ft. Mr. Perry’s recommendation would be to approve. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the waivers for drainage at Carriage Hill Estates. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence –The Board received information from the Fire Department on the number of calls during the month of December.
8:42pm-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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