August 9, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:18pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the July 26, 2005 meeting.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Negotiations, Security of the Town and a Grievance.
Chief King requested the Board’s approval to appoint Michael A. Nastri as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Raynham. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Michael A. Nastri as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Pat Riley was present and informed all that September will mark Raynham’s Association of Volunteers in Education 25th year and that RAVE’s 15th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser would be held on September 30, 2005 at the Lakeville Country Club. She said that there would be 14 volunteers needed to ride the kindergarten bus both in the middle of the day and at the end and the next RAVE meeting will be held on August 24, 2005.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Deputy Chief Pacheco to the position of Police Chief effective September 1, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Police Chief-elect Pacheco thanked all the members of the Board.
Mr. McKinnon stated that Raynham has been fortunate enough to have Police Chief-elect Pacheco on the force since the beginning. Mr. McKinnon thanked Chief King for the many years of service he has given to the Town. Mr. Platt concurred with Mr. McKinnon. Mr. Donahue thanked Chief King for the service he has given Raynham throughout the years and stated that there was no better candidate for the Chief’s position than Police Chief-elect Pacheco.
Police Chief-elect Pacheco informed all that there is a retirement party in the honor of Chief King at the Venus DeMilo on September 16, 2005. Mr. Buckner, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Riley and Mr. Luciano all thanked Chief King for the time and effort he has given to the Town.
Mr. Cabral, Sewer Superintendent, was present and informed all that the final decision to award a contract to install dry sewer pipes would be made following the 20 day comment period.
Andy Gomes stated that he would rather have sewer pipes tied into his home through Quequechan Circle. Marc Turner asked what would be the time line for the project to lay dry sewer pipes. Mr. Cabral said that it would be approximately 15 months from start to finish. Patty Paige was present and asked if the pumping station construction would be at the end or the beginning of the project? Mr. Cabral said that the pumping station would be completed near the end of the project in order for the flow to work. The pumping station building is a pre-fab construction, therefore concrete would be poured along with other necessary jobs around the station prior to the building being placed on the site. Dave Erickson asked if there were still issues with the IMA? Mr. Donahue stated that he spoke as recently
as today with Solicitor Torres and that there is still one major issue at hand.
Mr. Platt reported back to the Board that the Bristol County Grants, which ended June 30, 2005, were grants in the amount of $3,000 each and that Raynham received $6,000 for the application of two grants.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to waive Step 2 of the grievance by Ms. Westcoat and the Police Union, so that the grievance could be taken directly to arbitration in lieu of continuing the Civil Service appeals process. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon stated that Ms. Westcoat did not present any information during the entire Executive Session held on July 19, 2005. He said that Ms. Westcoat therefore had not breached any conditions set forth during the Executive Session.
Mr. Donahue stated that the Town Treasurer has filed for a bond consisting of three sewer projects and the Sullivan School/Town Hall Renovations in the amount of $3,375,000 with a 3.25% rate effective August 24, 2005 through Bank of America and payable on August 24, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the filing of the bond for the three sewer projects and the Sullivan School/Town Hall Renovations in the amount of $3,375,000. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward correspondence to Legislators stating Raynham’s backing of changes to M.G.L. Chapter 32B. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon thanked the State Treasurer for the recent presentation of a check in the amount of $2,778,000.
Mr. McKinnon stated that the Board omitted appointing Harry Carey to the Land Solid Waste Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to appoint Mr. Carey to the Land Solid Waste Committee and to forward correspondence informing him with an apology for the omission.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon stated that Steven Smith of SPREDD has been in communications with Raynham asking for their participation in the New Bedford/Fall River Railroad Study Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to allow Mr. Buckner to converse with Martha White, Town Administrator of Easton, regarding the Study Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue explained the process of the bond and the funds recently received from the State Treasurer.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Raynham Youth Soccer a request to schedule a parade on September 10, 2005 starting at the Old Stone Church and ending at the Borden Colony Fields.
Mr. Donahue stated that there were letters attached addressed to Chief Andrews and Chief King regarding the parade. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for a parade on September 10, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter with safety concerns for children starting school on August 30, 2005 from the Bridgewater/Raynham Regional School District regarding a building under construction abutting the school. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the correspondence to the Sewer Commissioners. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Deputy Chief Pacheco a letter of commendation for Patrolmen Clark and Riley and Dispatcher Machado. Deputy Chief Pacheco stated that due to their heroic actions, he recommended each receives a ? day comp time with pay. Mr. Platt motioned and
Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request allowing Patrolmen Clark and Riley and Dispatcher Machado ? day comp time with pay. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Phillip E. White Jr. of Crestfield Drive, Brockton to be re-appointed as Constable. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to re-appoint for Phillip E. White Jr. as Constable. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project notification of a vacancy on the Committee for a citizen-at-large.
Correspondence - The Board received from the United Nations Association of Greater Boston a letter to support United Nations Day on October 24, 2005. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve October 24, 2005 at United Nations Day in Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Highway Department a request to waive the 10% surge charge fee on police detail billing for a development in conjunction with the Sewer Department and Highway Department. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the waiver of a 10% surge charge fee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: West Bridgewater Jr./Sr. Cheerleader Squad for a carwash and hot dog cart at Wal Mart on August 21, 2005; Taunton High School Girl Soccer for a carwash at Wal Mart on August 27, 2005; Amiotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(ie: Luke Garic Disease) to sponsor a carwash at Wal Mart and to set up at table at Market Basket on August 27 and August 28, 2005; Teen Challenge for a carwash at Wal Mart on August 30, 31, 2005.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon motioned to approve the above listed requests pending approval from the Center Water District. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:30pm-Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and to go into Executive Session re: Collective Bargaining, with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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