May 31, 2005
Chairman John Donahue called a joint meeting with the Raynham Housing Authority to order at 7:02pm.
Mr. Donahue stated that the Board had received one application for the vacant position on the Raynham Housing Authority. Mr. Donahue read the application letter from Pauline Breen of 75 Mill Street.
Mr. Danis was present and recommended appointing Mrs. Breen to the Raynham Housing Authority. Mr. McKinnon nominated Mrs. Breen for the vacant position with a second by Mr. Platt. There were no other nominations. Mr. Donahue called for a joint vote. Board of Selectmen – three votes, Raynham Housing Authority – three votes for Mrs. Breen. The vote was unanimous.
7:06pm-Joint meeting adjourned.
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:06pm.
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 31, 2005 meeting.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Litigation.
Mr. Donahue welcomed Girl Scouts Junior Troop 401 to the meeting and announced that they were in attendance to earn their Community Service Patch.
Greg Czahar was present representing the Taunton Federal Credit Union. Mr. Czahar presented Chief Andrews with a check in the amount of $2500 to be applied to the proposed Raynham Fire Department ladder truck. Chief Andrews along with Board members thanked Taunton Federal Credit Union and
Mr. Czahar. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward letter of thanks to the Taunton Federal Credit Union. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Luciano and Superintendent McIntyre were present representing the Bridgewater/Raynham School Committee. Mr. Luciano stated that at last Wednesday’s meeting, a decision was made to call for a joint district meeting where all registered residents from Bridgewater and Raynham will be able to meet on June 22, 2005 at the High School at 7 PM with the agenda consisting of the proposed school budget.
Mr. Luciano requested the Board meet with the Bridgewater Board of Selectmen in appointing a moderator for the evening. Mr. Luciano said that the moderator would need to be one who does not serve in either community. All Board members thanked Mr. Luciano and Superintendent McIntyre.
Deputy Chief Pacheco was present and also thanked Mr. Luciano and Superintendent McIntyre.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to enter into communications with the Bridgewater Board of Selectmen for the purpose of appointing a moderator. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
As part of the Girl Scout Troop 401 Community Service Patch, the Troop presented to Chief Andrews and Deputy Chief Pacheco totes filled with stuffed animals to be used during situations where children may be involved. Chief Andrews, Deputy Chief Pacheco and Board members thanked the Troop.
Mr. Platt stated previously that ProHome was looking for a parcel of land to build a home. Mr. Platt said that a parcel of land might have been found. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded a request to have the Building Commissioner for the purpose of inspection of the proposed parcel.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon stated that by Article the Permanent School Planning and Building Committee can be renamed and retasked as the Raynham Town Building Committee. Mr. McKinnon presented all with a history for a need of a new Town Hall.
Mr. Platt stated that an Administration Filing Fee of $6,994 has been transferred to the account for the Raynham Fire Department ladder truck.
Mr. Platt said that he had spoken to DEP during the past week and that a representative from DEP will be walking the properties along with Mr. Perry and himself to view the list of hardship properties.
Mr. Platt asked Mr. Donahue to assume negotiations with Mayor Nunes on all future talks. Mr. Donahue accepted.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Knights of Columbus would be hosting a spaghetti supper at St. Ann’s Church on June 7, 2005 at 7pm.
Mr. Leahy was present and asked questions regarding Mayor Nunes quotes about the IMA. Kirk Caldwell was present and asked if the pre-agreement sent to Taunton had been voted on. Mr. Donahue stated that to the best of his knowledge it had not been. June Bissette was present and expressed her concerns with the Taunton City Council stalling on a decision. Andy Gomes stated that the photos sent to the Town last week of his property were prior to grading and loaming this weekend. Bob Bissette was present and asked why the City of Taunton felt the IMA was invalid. Mr. Donahue said that it was due to changes in state laws in 1999. Harold Holmes asked what Raynham’s interpretation of the length of the IMA was. Mr. Donahue stated twenty-years or in the year 2005. Mr.
Mulligan asked how long the Board was willing to wait for an acceptance. Mrs. Leahy asked whether DEP had approved the ancillaries. Mr. Platt stated that DEP would be forwarding their answer this week to Raynham. Mr. Gomes stated that the Town previously contacted a homeowner asking for an easement through the homeowner’s land, and asked for the decision of the property owner. Mr. Platt stated that he would contract the Sewer Department on the issue.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from the TIF Committee to appoint a member from the Board of Selectmen to represent them on the TIF Committee. Mr. Platt stated that he has previously represented the Board and would like to continue. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to appoint Mr. Platt to the TIF Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a reminder from the Conservation Commission that on
Saturday, June 4, 2005 activities will take place at Johnson Pond for Biodiversity Day.
Correspondence – The Board received from GATRA information regarding a substantial increase for the projected FY2006. MBTA Assessment increase would be $70,000.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a tag day from Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen for July 2, 2005. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
9:03pm-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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