April 26, 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 April 19, 2005 meeting. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to reorganize the Board of Selectman as follows:
Mr. Donahue as Chairman, Mr. McKinnon as Vice-Chairman, and Mr. Platt as Clerk. Mr. Platt made it unanimous.
Deputy Chief Pacheco was present and requested the appointment of Kerie L. Melo of 74 Suzanne Drive, Raynham as a temporary full-time Police Officer effective May 1, 2005 through June 25, 2005 to fill in for the injured Steve Morin. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to appoint Kerie L. Melo as a temporary full-time Police Officer. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Deputy Chief Pacheco requested the appointment of Michael J. McRae as a Special Police Officer.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to appoint Michael J. McRae as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read Article #12 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant regarding equipment for the Sewer Department and informed the Board that the Article must be deemed an emergency to remain on the Warrant. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to support and deem Article #12 as an emergency and to place it on the Warrant. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read Article #5 which would appropriate $3M for the renovation of the Sullivan School, which was presented as a Citizens’ Petition. Mr. Donahue informed that the Town Clerk has verified 119 signatures. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to place Article #5 on the Special Town Warrant. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the remaining Articles #1-4 and #6-11 as printed for the Special Town Warrant. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner said that upon the resignation of Mr. Bob Gettmann from the Raynham Housing Authority, the Board would need to schedule a joint meeting with the Raynham Housing Authority to appoint a replacement. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept applications for the vacant position on the Raynham Housing Authority until May 27, 2005 and to schedule a joint meeting with the Raynham Housing Authority on May 31, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Raynham Annual Report has been dedicated to Patti Roland. He also said that Mrs. Roland would be honored at the Board of Selectmen meeting on May 3, 2005.
Mr. McKinnon volunteered to be the representative from the Board of Selectman for Student Government Day on May 13, 2005.
Mr. Donahue informed all that a meeting regarding the Tracy’s Corner traffic lights would be held at the Board of Selectmen meeting on May 3, 2005. He said that Mr. Stolte and the traffic engineer who designed the lights would be present.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that there would be a Police Union meeting on Friday. He said that RAVE would be hosting its Annual Volunteer Party on Friday. Mr. McKinnon commented on the outcome of the election on Saturday.
Mr. Platt commented on the turn out on Election Day. He said that a $1,000 check has been received for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck from the developers of Raynham Woods.
Mr. Platt also stated that PRO HOME is searching for a parcel of land in Raynham where they can construct a home, free of charge by a local builder, for a candidate of PRO HOME.
Mr. Donahue thanked all the individuals who helped during Election Day, especially those in the Town Clerk’s Office and all the poll workers.
Mr. Donahue said that Joe Bettencourt will be present at the May 3, 2005 Board of Selectman meeting to present to the Board the Sullivan School findings.
Mr. Platt informed all that the sewer negotiation between the City of Taunton and the Town of Raynham are on going and that the next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2005. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule an Executive Session on May 3, 2005 at 6pm regarding negotiations of the sewer discussions. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Kevin Ellis a request to schedule Raynham Community Pride Day on September 25, 2005 (October 2, 2005 – rain date) at the Borden Colony Park. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request from Ellis for Raynham Community Pride Day. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Highway Department a request to award a contract for Cold Planing of Bituminous Concrete. Mr. Stolte recommended awarding the contract to Aggregate Industries. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to award the contract for Cold Planing of Bituminous Concrete to Aggregate Industries. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Highway Department a request to award a contract for Pavement Reclamation/Recycling. Mr. Stolte recommended awarding the contract to Murray Paving and Reclamation. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to award the contract for Paving and Reclamation to Murray Paving and Reclamation. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Highway Department a request to award a contract for Placement of Bituminous Concrete in the Town of Raynham for the construction year 2005. Mr. Stolte recommended awarding the contract to Aggregate Industries. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to award the contract for Placement of Bituminous Concrete in the Town of Raynham for the construction year 2005 to Aggregate Industries. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from Project Contemporary Competitiveness for a tag day for which they will be selling candy bars on May 10, 12, 17, 24 and 26. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request for Tag Day. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Gelfi was present and congratulated Mr. Donahue on his appointment as chairman of the Board and asked for the contact person at DEP regarding the proposed trash/recycling plant at the Taunton/Raynham Dog Track.
7:50pm-Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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