March 29, 2005
Chairman Raymond W. Platt called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:00pm.
Present were Raymond W. Platt, John Donahue and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the March 22, 2005 meeting. The vote made it unanimous. Mr. Platt abstained.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding possible litigation.
Chief King was present and requested the Board’s approval of a Special Police Officer, Scott Pringle of Titicut Road, Raynham. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve as a Special Police Officer, Scott Pringle. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Chief King requested the approval to obtain a list for Civil Service Positions for the up-coming vacancy positions for Sergeant, Lieutenant and Chief. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request to obtain a list for Civil Service for the necessary positions. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Chief King informed the Board that, with the assistance of Congressman Frank, Congress passed a bill allowing retired police officer to carry firearms anytime within the United States.
Chief King informed all of the condition of Officer Morin.
Mr. Luciano, Tax Increment Finance Board Chairman, was present and presented to the Board two TIF Agreements. Mr. Luciano reviewed the TIF Agreement for C. H. Babb Co., Inc. and requested the Board’s approval to place the Agreement on the Warrant. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept C.H. Babb Co., Inc. TIF Agreement to be placed on the Warrant. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Luciano reviewed the TIF Agreement for Mastria Nissan and requested the Board’s approval to place the Agreement on the Warrant. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept Mastria Nissan TIF Agreement to be placed on the Warrant. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Luciano informed the Board that there would be two remaining TIF Agreements, which will be presented at a later date for the Special Town Meeting.
Mr. Luciano presented to the Board a formalized Tax Increment Finance Board By-Law and requested the Board’s approval to place it on the Warrant. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the TIF Board By-Law to be placed on the Warrant. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Luciano said that the TIF Board General Guidelines are being up-dated and will be forwarded to the Board and Town Clerk.
Mr. Luciano presented to the Board a Citizens’ Petition to be placed on the Warrant stipulating there be carbon monoxide testers in each new dwelling and installed in dwellings upon change of ownership. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the Citizens’ Petition for the Warrant and to forward to the Town Clerk for verification of signatures. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy, Town Planner, was present and presented to the Board five zoning articles for the Warrant. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the Articles to be placed on the Warrant and to refer them back to the Planning Board in accordance with MGL Chapter 40A. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
7:32pm- Public Hearing – Raynham Lions Club – Request for a one day all alcoholic beverage license. Mr. William Grover was present and informed the Board that the License is to sponsor a fundraiser for Save Our Sports group on April 9, 2005, 6pm-midnight. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for a one day all alcoholic beverage license. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
7:36pm – Edgewood Club, Inc. – Request for a one day all alcoholic beverage license. President Suzanne Lopes was present and requested the Board’s approval for a one-day license to sponsor its summer fundraiser, Tiki-Nite. Mr. McKinnon so motioned and Mr. Platt seconded. Mr. Donahue abstained. The license was approved.
7:37pm – Public Hearing – Mastria Nissan, Inc. – Request for a Class I license at 1353 Rt. 44.
Mr. Mastria was present and requested the Board’s approval of a Class I license located at 1353 Rt. 44 and using a temporary office during the construction of the dealership. Mr. Buckner reminded Mr. Mastria of the standard conditions for the license: no vehicle shall be less than 20 feet from Rt. 44 and unloading of new vehicles on Rt. 44 is not permitted. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for a Class I License at 1353 Rt. 44. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
7:40pm- Bridgewater Savings Bank – Request for a one day wine and malt beverage license. Mr. Platt said that the Cranberry Chamber of Commerce would like to hold a Business After Hours get-together on April 19, 2005, 5-7pm with beverages being served by Muckey’s Liquors. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request for a one-day wine and malt beverage license. Mr. McKinnon abstained. The motion carried.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve Tip Top Seafood/Louis and New China Super Buffet for renewal of their seasonal wine and malt beverage licenses. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to request that Mr. Perry, Health Agent draft some rules and regulations for hotels/motels for issues pertaining to the Days Inn. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner informed the Board that Mr. Scarlett, 397 Robinson Street, was present with a request for the Board. Mr. Scarlett presented the Board with two Citizens’ Petitions to rezone parts of Rt. 138 to an Office Development District. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the Citizens’ Petitions to be placed on the Warrant and to forward to Town Counsel for review, to the Town Clerk for verification of signatures and to the Planning Board for hearings in accordance with MGL Chapter 40A. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt said that the Raynham Ladder Truck Fund recently received a donation of $100 from Big Value Outlet.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to refer to Town Counsel for advice and to forward to Chief King the concerns of unlicensed/unpermitted venders along Rt. 44 and Rt. 138 selling flowers, t-shirts, etc. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt reminded all that an informational meeting would be held on April 11, 2005 at the Town Hall. re: the Community Preservation Act.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Bridgewater/Raynham School Committee candidate’s forum would be held at the Raynham Middle School.
Correspondence – The Board received from Hampton Inn a request for a Board of Health Public Hearing for a Motel License. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to schedule a Board of Health Public Hearing on April 12, 2005 at 7:15pm. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from TMLP for a relocation of poles. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on April 12, 2005 at 7:16pm. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Mastria Subaru for a Class 1 New Vehicle Seller’s license at 1255 Route 44. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on April 12, 2005 at 7:15pm. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from SPREDD information regarding its request for nominations for its Annual Awards.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation from Bob’s Store to its grand opening/ribbon cutting of their new store in Raynham on April 28, 2005.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Commonwealth of MA-Executive Office of Finance information regarding a Public Hearing on April 11, 2005 at 6pm at the Raynham Town Hall for reuse/restriction of 8.7 acres of land on Oak and Maple Street.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Division of Capital Asset Management information regarding the sale of surplus land on Broadway.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Department of Revenue information stating that the Town of Raynham will be receiving $16,529 from the Commonwealth Sewer Relief Fund.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation to attend the 2nd Annual Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee Candidates’ Forum on April 11 at 7 PM at the Middle School.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Bristol County Commissioners information stating that the Town will be receiving $68,200 from the Homeland Security Grant.
Correspondence – The Board received from Alan Perry, Health Agent, a reminder to all that trash along Rt. 44 or Rt. 38 must be pick-up in a timely manner and of the state law which states that properties must remain clean and sanitary.
Correspondence –The Board received a request to waiver fees for the re-wiring of Gilmore Hall.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the waiver of fees. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for Tag Days as follows: Air Force ROTC, Taunton High School on May 20, 20005; Dighton Baseball/Softball League, car wash at Wal-Mart; Bay State Blue Demons car wash at Wal-Mart on April 17, 2005; and Bridgewater-Raynham High School car wash at Wal-Mart on April 14, 2005. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the above listed Tag Days upon approval from the Water District for the car washes. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received information regarding the Producer Take Back Campaign and a request for the Board to endorse a petition. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to oppose the request. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Jim Driscoll was present and requested the Board’s support on National Day of Prayer and a request for observance at the Town Hall on May 5, 2005 at noon. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to take under advisement the requests. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
8:22pm-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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