February 2, 2005
Chairman Raymond W. Platt called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:10pm.
Present were Raymond W. Platt, John Donahue, and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the January 25, 2005 meeting. So voted. Mr. Donahue abstained.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding a Grievance with the Police Department.
Mr. McKinnon said that a meeting is scheduled for Friday with the Ladder Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned for a favorable vote from the Board after the Finance and Capital Planning Committees have reviewed the figures and the possibility of a transfer of funds from the Stabilization Account for the remaining balance needed to purchase the ladder truck. Mr. Donahue seconded, stating that he would like to wait for the recommendation from the Finance Committee and Capital Planning. Mr. Platt concurred with Mr. Donahue and was in favor of the transfer once the Committees’ have the opportunity to review the figures. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
7:20pm – Centerfield’s Bar & Grill – Present was Attorney Joseph F. Crowski and James Marathas, Manager of Centerfield’s. Mr. Platt read the police report stating that on two different occasions Raynham Police Officers were called to the establishment regarding disorderly conduct from intoxicated employees in the restaurant. Chief King was present and informed the Board that he was not asking them to suspend or revoke Centerfield’s alcohol license, but rather asking management to tighten up their employees. Chief King informed all that Centerfield’s has not had any Police calls except for the incidents in question. Attorney Crowski and Mr. Marathas both informed the Board that the employees mentioned in the report have been given stern warnings. Mr. Platt’s recommendation would be a three-day suspension of Centerfield’s alcohol license. Mr. McKinnon concurred with the Chief’s comments and recommended a warning be issued to Centerfield’s at this time. Mr. Donahue concurred
with Mr. McKinnon for issuing a strong warning to Centerfield’s at this time. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to allow Centerfield’s Bar & Grill alcohol license to remain intact but to issue a strong warning. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon said that the Sullivan School would cost $3,000 to heat and recommended closing the building in a proper manner. Mr. McKinnon suggested that if Deputy Chief Pacheco is to use the building for future training sessions, he might wish to use funds from the Homeland Security to heat the building.
Mr. McKinnon said that a request was received at the last Selectmen’s Meeting from Dep. LaPlante, Officer Haggerty, Officer Fallo, Officer Donnelly and Officer Crandall to schedule a meeting regarding safety issues and equipment for the up-coming year. Mr. McKinnon reminded all that under contract agreements, the Police Safety & Equipment Committee must consist of 1 Selectmen,
1 Patrolman, 1 Supervisor, and 1 Detective. He said that he would like to be the liaison from the Board for the Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to request a new list be forwarded to the Board with the remaining members. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read a letter from Kevin Ellis stating that the St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus would like to hold its annual Road Race on March 13, 2005. The Knights requested the Board’s permission to allow them to make King Philip Street a one way during 11:15 to 12noon on March 13, 2005. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to allow King Phillip Street to become a one way on March 13, 2005 during 11:15am to 12noon. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue commended Mr. Stolte on a job well done and the clearing around fire hydrants during the past snow storm.
Mr. Platt informed all that Taunton and Raynham have exchanged preliminary proposals re: the IMA Sewerage Agreement.
Correspondence – The Board received information from MMA regarding the Governor’s FY06 Budget.
Correspondence – The Board received from Alan J. McRae a letter saying that he does not wish to seek re-election in April for the position of Park & Recreation Commissioner which he presently holds. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to forward the Board’s expression of appreciation and regret. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information from SRPEDD regarding their next meeting location.
Correspondence – The Board received from Longhorn Steakhouse a Petition for a new manager.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to hold a Public Hearing on February 8, 2005 at 7:15pm. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Girl Scouts Troop 1020 on February 4, 2005; Girl Scouts Troop 301 on March 6, 2005; and Raynham Youth Baseball and Softball Association, Inc. on June 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2005. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the dates. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Jim Ross a reminder about the ballot question for the Annual Town Election.
Correspondence - The Board received a notification from MEPA of a meeting at the Raynham/Taunton Greyhound Park Dog Track on February 8, 2005 at 1:30pm regarding the proposal for the a recycling plant.
Mr. Louis Gowski of Wilbur Street was present and expressed his concerns with the proposed Transfer Station at the Dog Track.
8:04pm-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 collective bargaining, with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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