May 17, 2005
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:07pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Town Negotiations.
Collector-Treasurer Linda King was present and requested the Board’s approval for the collection of taxes to be handled by Citizens Bank. Mrs. King said that the collection of taxes would be forwarded to a locked cash box at the bank where they would deposit all funds into the Town’s account within one business day. Mrs. King stated that the Town had received information from Citizens Bank and Century Bank. After review of information received, Mrs. King’s recommendation would be for a locked cash box at Citizens Bank. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request of a lock box at Citizens Bank. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Chief King was present and requested the Board’s approval to solicit three lists for one full-time police officer, one police sergeant and one police lieutenant. The Board agreed and approved Chief King’s request. Chief King requested the approval from the Board to abolish the position of Police Captain within the Police Department. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request to abolish the position of Police Captain. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Chief King requested the approval from the Board to abolish the position of Deputy Police Chief within the Police Department effective September 1, 2005. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request to abolish the position of Deputy Police Chief effective September 1, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon said that Town Meeting had voted to turn the Sullivan School into the new Town Offices building contingent on a debt exclusion. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to place a Prop. 2 ? question on the ballot at a Special Town Election and to forward it the Town Clerk. The Board requested the election be held on June 25, 2005 if possible. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:15pm – Public Hearing – Papa Gino’s, Inc – transfer of stock and ownership. Atty. John Coyne was present to represent the company and stated that there will be no change at the Raynham restaurant, and the only change would be within the stock holdings. Mr. Buckner recommended approving. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the transfer of stock and ownership. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:18pm – Public Hearing – Verizon/TMLP – relocation of pole 21 1/2L on Old Carver Street.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request to relocate pole 21 1/2L on Old Carver Street. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:19pm – Public Hearing – A & T Taxi and Livery– applications to operate three cabs within the Town. Mr. Robert Duke was present and informed the Board that their main base for the taxis are in Stoughton, but all Raynham taxis will have a Raynham phone number and base. Mr. Duke stated that the taxis are smoke free, offer airport service, and a senior citizen discount on the first mile. His
drivers have passed CORI checks in Stoughton. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to grant three licenses to operate three taxis within the Town of Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt updated everyone with the progress regarding negotiations with the City of Taunton for the IMA. Mr. Platt said that a memo would be forwarded to Mayor Nunes by Monday, May 23, 2005.
Mr. Platt informed all of a meeting with DEP at the Lakeville Office on Monday at 2 PM.
June Bissette, Forest Street, questioned the information contained within the memo to the City of Taunton. Mr. Platt stated that due to negotiations in progress, the technical language will not be given out at this time, but said that the Board was requesting the permits for sewer tie-ins be granted, with requested dates for signing of the contract and the IMA.
David Erickson asked if residents would be allowed to view the memo once it has been presented to the City of Taunton. Mr. Platt stated that it would be only if the City approved.
Bob Bissette, Forest Street, asked if Raynham was aware of the total amount that the City of Taunton was looking for in the agreement. Mr. Platt stated that he does not have an answer at this time.
Another resident asked if Raynham was offering the City of Taunton funds for hooking up the ancillaries and what is the liability of laying dry pipe. Mr. Platt said that the amount of money to be paid to Taunton was in negotiations and that Town Counsel had not discussed with the Board the liability of laying dry pipe. Andy Gomes, Quequechan Road, asked what the next step would be if the City of Taunton does not accept. Hank Wilcox asked if the IMA was for all of South Raynham or just Contract 1.
Mr. Platt said that the IMA was for Phase 6. Mrs. Lahey asked what happens if the contract comes back in 60-90 days unapproved. Mr. Platt said that it would not set the Town back in its progress. Mrs. Lahey asked the consensus of the Board on laying dry pipe. Mr. Platt and Mr. McKinnon said they were in favor. Mr. Donahue stated that he would rather wait until further questions were answered regarding the negotiations. Andy Gomes asked if the funds are still in use for Phase 3 and why are some homes not hooked up. Mr. Platt informed all that some streets, including his, were called fill-ins. Mr. Platt clarified what fill-ins were. Mr. Gomes said that his home is failing and asked why the Sewer Department did not complete his home where he is listed as North Main Street
not Quequechan Road. Mr. Platt noted his question and will follow-up with the Sewer Department. Mike Lahey had concerns regarding DEP recent approval of certain properties. Board Members discussed the negotiations being done for the ancillaries. Mr. Perry said that he appreciated the Board’s hard work in this matter but feels that the City of Taunton was placing the Town of Raynham in an unsafe health situation. Harold Holmes, Leonard Street, discussed his concerns with the DEP allowing the dog track to hook up prior to Phase 6. Laurie Loftus asked what the legal situation would be if the dry pipe is in the road and residents tied-in. Mr. Donahue stated that the Town would not in any way legally or morally commit to wrong doings. Residents asked if the Board had received Town Counsel’s advise on laying dry pipe. Mr. Donahue informed that Raynham legally owns the roads therefore dry pipe could be laid in the road with
their approval. Mr. Cain asked Mr. Donahue what concerns he had regarding laying of dry pipe. Mr. Donahue stated that he would like to receive more information regarding the laying of dry pipe. Brendon Loftus asked if the Town moved forward with laying of dry pipe, would the City of Taunton feel that it might now have an obligation to move forward. Brian Mulligan asked if the memo would be forwarded to Taunton City Council to vote at their next meeting. Mr. Platt stated that it would be Mayor Nunes decision when to present it to the City Council.
8:46pm - Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded for a brief recess. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:50pm – Mr. Donahue reconvened the regular Board of Selectmen Meeting.
Mr. Donahue informed of updates regarding Tracy Corner. Mr. Donahue stated that a meeting
between residents and Mr. Stolte was held recently. Mr. Donahue requested that Town Counsel look into the Town’s liability of having the traffic lights in flashing mode. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward a request to Attorney Antine asking for his comments on the traffic lights at Tracy Corner. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to award a contract for office supplies to New England Office Supply. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner recommended rewarding the DPW supplies contract as listed. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to award a contract for DPW supplies as listed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon reminded all of the Senior Health Fair on Thursday, May 19, 2005.
Mr. Donahue reminded all of the Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 21, 2005.
Mr. McKinnon thanked all residents who attended the Town Meeting and thanked Richard McCarthy for his clarification of the zoning articles.
Mr. Donahue complimented the Finance Committee and Mr. Buckner on their hard work in preparing the Warrant.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Conservation Commission informing them that June 4, 2005 through June 12, 2005 are Biodiversity Days in Massachusetts and that on Saturday, June 4, 2005 Mr. Ross will hold activities at Johnson’s Pond.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Board of Assessors information stating that the cyclical re-inspection program had begun.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Taunton High School Girls Track a request to sponsor a car wash at Wal-Mart on June 11, 2005. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
9:10pm-Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt 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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