September 13, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:10pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the September 6, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:15pm - Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to recess for the Special Town Meeting.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:22pm – Mr. Donahue reconvened the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Donahue said that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding the Safety of the Town and Negotiations.
7:15 – Public Hearing –Broadway Market for transfer of wine & malt beverage package store license at 855 Broadway. George Confoey and Michael Confoey were present and informed the Board that they would be the new owners of Broadway Market. Mr. Confoey stated that they do not have previous experience in the sale of alcohol or tobacco. Mr. Donahue suggested taking the courses offered by the ABCC, which would be helpful in the business. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the transfer of wine & malt beverage store license at 855 Broadway. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Carol Lynn Plante of Leonard Street was present and asked the Sewer Superintendent, who was also present, what portion of Leonard Street would not be included in the dry pipe contract? Mr. Cabral stated that he did not have the plans with him, but there were just a couple of homes near Rt. 44, which were not included due to gravity. Harold Holmes of 43 Leonard Street asked the Superintendent if it was still understood that those residents, not included on Leonard Street, could purchase a pump and be allowed to pump into the system. Mr. Cabral suggested residents review the plans at the Sewer Department. Mr. LeClerc asked if the contract was ready for approval.
Mr. Cabral stated that the contract would be moving forward and ready for signatures by the end of the week. Mr. LeClerc asked if the approval of permits from MEPA and DEP direct Taunton to allow the flow. Mr. Donahue stated that the acceptance of flow was another issue. Ed Silva of 55 Leonard Street asked if there had been any changes for the last houses on Leonard Street. Mrs. Lahey asked what was the last date to award the contract? Sewer Commissioners stated September 29, 2005. Mrs. Lahey asked the Sewer Commissioners about their next meeting? Commissioners stated the second week in October. Mr. Platt assured the residents that the contractor interested in the job was very much interested it. Mr. Gomes questioned the start date of the project and the location.
Mr. Cabral gave some start points, but said that it would be up to the contractor. Mr. Gomes asked for the completion date of the project. Mr. Cabral stated that the project is slated for 15 months from start to finish. Sewer Commissioners reminded all that the project is only for dry pipe not for flow. Mr. Cabral stated that once the contract has been signed, the Sewer Commissioners would apply for permits to activate the pipes. Mr. Gomes questioned the contractor working through the winter months. Mr. Cabral informed him that the work was usually suspended when the asphalt plants shut down for the winter. Mr. Cabral informed all that DEP is looking at the capacity at the plant for the approval of this project. Mr. LeClerc asked for an update of the IMA talks with the City of Taunton. Mr. Donahue informed him of the meeting with the City of Taunton on Friday, September 2, 2005. Mr. LeClerc asked the Board if Raynham
shared the same portion of funds as Taunton in building the treatment plant. The Sewer Commissioners informed all that the plant is owned by Taunton due to the location. Mr. Donahue said that Viola is the private company that runs the plant.
Mr. Cabral stated that Raynham paid its fair and proportional share for use and capital costs to the City of Taunton. Mr. Donahue said that Raynham requested a comprehensive plan report from the City of Taunton and that Raynham should be receiving that shortly. Mrs. Lahey asked if there were any new permits being granted for sewer tie-ins for new homes or businesses in Raynham. Mr. Donahue stated that new homes or businesses could tie-in if sewer pipes already exist. Mark McDonough asked for the location of the pumping station in his neighborhood. Mr. Cabral said that it would be located near Forest and Pine Street.
The Board received a request for a Halloween Fun Run to be conducted at the Raynham Middle School to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina through the United Way and Red Cross. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve pending the approval from appropriate Departments. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Bettencourt said that Town Counsel had reviewed the contract with Kang Associates for the Sullivan School renovations. Mr. Bettencourt recommended approving it. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the contract with the amendments from Town Counsel. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the comment period for citizen input on the site assignment for the National Reclamation of Raynham, LLC has started and ends September 30, 2005.
Mr. Platt said that he anticipated receiving, relatively soon, donations for the Raynham Ladder Truck, which will make the total for donations over $100,000.
Mr. McKinnon requested Mr. Buckner contact Mr. McCarthy to coordinate with Mr. Bettencourt on the Sullivan School project.
Mr. McKinnon said that Martha White was keeping up with the meetings for the proposed railroad.
Mr. McKinnon suggested informing SRPEDD that Raynham has no notion to join the Commission and was leaving business as is.
Mr. Donahue informed all that Mr. Perry has forwarded to the Board suggestions and recommendations for the recent outbreak of EEE. Mr. Donahue said that the Park & Rec Department has requested the Bristol County Mosquito Control to spray the Borden Colony.
Correspondence – The Board received from East Central Starz a request for a fundraiser at WalMart on October 23, 2005. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received an application for re-appointment of constable, Charles H. Rose. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve Charles H. Rose application for constable. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Luke Ross a request to collect aluminum cans from the recycle center, which would benefit Mr. Ross and the Town of Raynham. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to refer the request to Mr. Stolte. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Police Chief Pacheco his recommendation regarding the request from American Dare Group. Upon investigating the organization, Chief Pacheco recommendation would be not to grant the permit. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to deny the application for a tag permit from American Dare Group. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:56pm-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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