July 12, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:05pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the June 28, 2005 meeting.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Deputy Chief Pacheco was present and informed all that the School Resource Officer found a hand-built fort behind the Merrill School on 6-30-05. He stated that the Town owns the property and that there was evidence of the use of drugs and alcohol inside the fort. Deputy Chief Pacheco said the Highway Department destroyed the fort during the 4th of July weekend. He suggested placing three cameras (2 at the schools and 1 at the Mary Lou Arruda Fields) to be tied in to the Homeland Security network. Mr. Donahue thanked the Deputy Chief.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Richard Bernier thanking Officer William Donnelly III for his assistance during a recent violent situation in East Taunton.
Deputy Chief Pacheco requested the Board’s approval to forward a request to the Police Academy asking permission to send an individual to the academy for training. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded allow Chief King to contact the academy. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Kick Start for Kidneys, Inc. to allow a parade on September 18, 2005 through the Town. Kick Start for Kidneys, Inc. said that the parade would start at the Raynham/Taunton Dog track at 9am and end at the American Legion Hall. Kick Start for Kidneys, Inc. requested Raynham’s Police Department assistance in providing a police escort along with clearing and closing of intersections along the route. Chief King stated that his Department would not be able to handle this type of request. Mr. Platt motioned that Chief King contact Kick Start for Kidneys, Inc. for clarification of their requests and ask the number of participants. Mr. McKinnon seconded the motion and Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence requesting permission from New England Viking to have a motorcycle run on July 17, 2005 via Rt. 44 to the Middleboro Rotary. Chief King recommended approving the request. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded the request allowing New England Viking to have motorcycle run on July 17, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt requested the Board’s approval to appoint John Thomas to the vacant position of citizen-at-large on the TIF Committee. Mr. McKinnon stated that he would like the Board to consider Martin Newfield for the position. Mr. McKinnon stated that Mr. Thomas’s resume spoke only of his education and recent commitment to the Raynham Quality of Education Committee. Mr. McKinnon stated that Mr. Newfield has an outstanding reputation and is familiar with the TIF Committee. Therefore, Mr. McKinnon nominated Mr. Newfield to the vacant position for citizen-at-large on the TIF Committee. Mr. Platt informed the Board that the TIF Committee met last night and two of the three candidates were present to introduce themselves to the Committee and to present their qualifications and interest to
serve on the Committee. The candidates present were John Thomas and Bruce Benoit. Mr. Platt stated that Mr. Newfield was not present but his qualifications were read into the TIF Committee minutes. Mr. Platt stated that the Committee discussed the three candidates’ qualifications and upon doing so recommended John Thomas to the vacant position for citizen-at-large. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to appoint John Thomas to the TIF Committee. Mr. McKinnon opposed. The vote was 2 in favor and 1 opposed.
Mr. McKinnon motioned to appoint Martin Newfield to the TIF Committee. Mr. Platt and Mr. Donahue opposed. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to reconsider the appointment of
John Thomas to the vacant position for citizen-at-large on the TIF Committee. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Grover from the Lions Club was present and requested a one day liquor license for the following functions to be held at the Lions Club: Chicken BBQ on August 28, 2005; Clam Boil on October 16, 2005; Comedy Nite on November 12, 2005; Mid Winter Festival on February 5, 2006; Sportsman Night on February 17, 2006; Comedy Nite on March 4, 2006; Corned Beef Dinner on March 17, 2006; Sportsman Night on March 24, 2006; and Clam Boil on May 7, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a one-day liquor license for the above-listed functions at the Lions Club. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all of the Articles listed on the Warrant for a Special Town Meeting on
August 1, 2005, 7pm at the Middle School. Mr. McKinnon said that he met with the Conservation Commission recently and they requested a representative from Conservation be appointed to the proposed Building Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned to appoint the Conservation Agent to the Building Committee. Mr. Platt seconded for discussion and added that he would like to consult with the Conservation Commission prior to approving the appointment.
Mr. Donahue stated that he would be in favor of Article 6 being delayed to the Fall Town Meeting allowing the solicitation of surrounding Towns’ by-laws regarding Town Building Committees. Board members discussed the reconsideration of Article 6 until the Fall Town Meeting. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to withdraw Article 6 as listed on the Warrant. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read Article 1 – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept Article 1 as printed on the Warrant. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read Articles 2, 3, 4 and 5. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept Articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 as printed on the Warrant. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read Article 7 – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded for discussion of the Article. Mr. McKinnon stated that the Fall Town Meeting would consist of more voters and would be in favor of the Article being presented at that time. Mr. Platt informed all that the approval of this Article was for a TIF Agreement with Dr. Welter for a $6M project consisting of 37,100sq ft. of medical office space located at Paramount Drive. The Board discussed the option of financial burdens if the Article was delayed to the Fall Town Meeting. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Article 7 as printed on the Warrant with the option to withdraw after future review. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Mrs. Sleezer requested the Board Members meet on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 to
sign the revised Warrant.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Raynham Quality of Education Committee met last night and agreed to dissolve the Committee. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to dissolve the Raynham Quality of Education Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – Mr. Stolte forwarded to the Board information received from MA Highway regarding a contract containing a clause whereas the Town would be held accountable for unforeseen expenses during the South Main Street/Rt. 104 project. Mr. Stolte stated in a letter to the Board that he would forward to MA Highway correspondence regarding cost overruns. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the correspondence to MA Highway. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to appoint Brian Edward Peters of 184 Orchard Street to the Police Department as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Brian Edward Peters as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Brinker MA/Chili’s Bar and Grill a request for a change in officers for Brinker MA Corp. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on July 26, 2005 at 7:05pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a thank you letter from Joseph Pacheco for his recent appointment to the Raynham Economic & Business Development Committee.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Bridgewater/Raynham School District information regarding the presentation of SBA funds from Timothy Cahill, State Treasurer, at the Merrill School on July 21, 2005 at 2pm.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding funds for the Bridgewater/Raynham School District from the Finance Committee.
Correspondence - The Board received from John O’Brien, CPA, a letter informing them of his services for the Annual Independent Audit for the Town of Raynham, at a cost which will not exceed $12,800. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve John O’Brien as the CPA for the Audit.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from North River Collaborate Family Network a request to rent the second floor at Gilmore Hall for the use of a playgroup for children on Wednesdays 9am-1pm starting in September and continuing through June. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to refer the request to Mrs. Alden, Mr. Palmer and Attorney Antine. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Boys Scout Pack 87 for tagging on
August 13, 2005. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request from
Boys Scout Pack 87. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the TIF Committee a copy of the proposed TIF Agreement for Dr. Welter.
Correspondence – The Board received from Paul Cote of the Commonwealth of MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services information regarding Preparing for Influenza Pandemic.
Correspondence - The Board received from Alan Perry information regarding National Reclamation of Raynham’s proposed solid waste transfer facility located at 1958 Broadway. Mr. Perry stated that the facility would be transferring 1,000 tons/day and is requesting a new site assignment. Mr. Perry recommended that Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. of Cambridge be hired to perform a review of the proposal for the Town. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:32pm-Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted
Dawn M. Caradonna,
Recording Secretary
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