October 4, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:09pm.
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 27, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding
Contractual Matters and Town Negotiations.
Sewer Commissioners John Dolan and Richard Schiavo and Supt. Frank Cabral were present. Mr. Dolan informed all that the Phase 6 contract has been signed. He stated that the permit has not yet been received from DEP but he was informed late last week that the Town would be receiving the permit early this week. Mark Turner questioned the number of weeks when the contractor might begin. Mr. Dolan said that the contractor will probably bring in the equipment and prep the area, but it will depend on the weather. Patty Paige also questioned the time for construction to begin once the Town has received the permit from DEP. Mr. Gomes questioned the length of the comment period once the Town has received the permit from DEP. Mr. Dolan said that it is 30 days. Mr. Dolan explained the process
of the signing of the contract for Phase 6. Mr. Donahue asked Mr. Dolan for the approximate time frame from start to finish for which this Phase has been in the process. Mr. Dolan said that it has been about 2 years. Dave Erickson questioned the possible conditions DEP might set forth in the permit. Mr. Dolan stated that the Sewer Commission does not know any of the conditions or even if there will be any. Mr. Erickson asked Mr. Donahue how the talks were progressing with the City of Taunton regarding the IMA. Mr. Donahue said that they are still proceeding with talks and they are going well. David Yelle asked the Sewer Commissioners what streets were involved in Phase 6. Mr. Lahey questioned the signing of the contract following the August 31, 2005 meeting. Mr. Schiavo stated that the contract was signed and that the Sewer Commissioners are waiting for the receipt of the permit. Mr. Gomes questioned the groundbreaking
start date. Mr. Dolan stated that the contractor would mobilize and perhaps lay hay bales and that kind of thing.
Gordon Luciano, Board of Assessors, was present and asked the Board to consider November 22, 2005 as a date for the Classification Hearing. Mr. Luciano informed the Board of the amounts obtained from the Town Accountant needed for the Town Warrant. He said that the betterment amount would be $868,798. Mr. Luciano asked the Board to endorse Bill 2192, which replaces Bill 1202 -An Act Further Regulating Municipal Transfer of Appropriations. Mr. Luciano informed the Board that the approval for the Town of Raynham to require carbon monoxide testers to be installed in all new homes has been received. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward correspondence to Senator Pacheco and Representative Flynn expressing the Town’s endorsement of Bill 2192.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve an article on the Warrant for a transfer of funds in the amount $868,798 to the sewer stabilization account. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed the Board that the newly appointed full-time officer will be starting the academy next week. He stated that there were over 50 vehicles on Saturday for the glass etching. He stated that there have been many children around Town who has been seen with no helmets while riding their bikes and he would like to start a rewarding system for those children who are wearing helmets in hopes to encourage those who are not. Chief Pacheco asked for possible donations of awards from local businesses.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule the Fall Town Meeting for Tuesday,
November 15, 2005 at the Raynham Middle School at 7pm along with the rescheduling of the Board
of Selectmen Meeting at the Middle School for 6pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Southworth and Mrs. Smith of the Finance Committee along with Mr. Loftus of Capital Planning were present. Mr. Southworth informed the Board that he met with Chief Pacheco, Chief Andrews and Mr. Stolte regarding items requested through Capital Planning. Mr. Southworth questioned the Article regarding the lease/purchase of an ambulance for the Fire Department. Mr. Southworth stated that Chief Andrews informed him on Saturday that the funds available in the Ambulance Account were over $220,000. The Finance Committee along with Capital Planning stated that the Ambulance Account could fund the purchase of an ambulance. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to amend the Article by deleting the word lease and adding therefore to purchase through the Ambulance Account. Mr. Donahue
made it unanimous.
Mr. Southworth discussed the Article for $20,000 to refinish the Fire Department garage floor.
Mr. Loftus stated that the Ambulance share 1/3 of the garage and possibly 1/3 of the total to be paid for through the Ambulance Account. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to revise the Article to refinish the Fire Department garage floor in the amount of $20,000 contingent to 1/3 of the total to be paid through the Ambulance Account. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Southworth questioned the amount for the Article requesting $15,000 for the study of the existing Town Hall. Mr. Platt motioned to remove the Article and Mr. McKinnon seconded for discussion. Mr. Southworth said that the initial request was for $10,000. Mr. Buckner stated that the increase of $5,000 was due to the fact that the study would be for the entire building from the Fire Station through to the Town Hall. Mr. Platt withdrew the motion to remove the Article. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the Article contingent on the approval and formation of a permanent town building committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to remove the article requesting $335,000 for pumps and motors for the Rt. 44 pumping station but to approve the generator for the South St. East station. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue reviewed the article for changes in the Capital Planning By-Law, which removes one appointee from the Board of Selectmen, increases the citizen at large from 2 to 3, and gives the Board of Selectmen, Capital Planning and Finance Committee the authorization to place a capital expenditure article on the Warrant for any Town Meeting. All Board members concurred with the article.
Mr. Buckner informed all that three Articles were received today by citizen petition. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the articles for the Town Warrant contingent to Town Counsel approval. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Southworth asked Mr. Buckner to request from Town Counsel his findings regarding donations of parcels from last year.
Mrs. Smith requested the Board to add an article to the Town Warrant requesting all remaining cash to be deposited to the Stabilization Account.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the articles as listed on the Warrant subjected to amendments, modifications and additions as discussed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to close the Warrant for the fall Town Meeting.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon discussed the gas station on Rt. 138, which recently experienced water in their tanks. Mr. McKinnon stated that if the responsibility lies on Raynham, then Raynham should take action.
Mr. McKinnon asked Mr. Buckner to inquire as to the party responsible for the tanks.
Mr. McKinnon commented on the need to increase one lane in both directions on Rt. 24. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward correspondence to Representative Flynn, Frank and Senator Pacheco requesting them to consider an increase of one lane in both directions on Rt. 24 between Rt. 140 and Rt. 495 and informing them of Raynham’s endorsement of adding Rt. 24 to the Federal Highway System. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt reminded all of the Open House for the Fall Show at the Bristol County Agricultural School on October 20, 2005. He stated that donations are still being received for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck.
Correspondence – The Board received from T. F. Silvia a request for a motorcycle run fundraiser for the Make A Wish Foundation. The request was for the motorcycle run to begin at the Taunton/Raynham Dog Track and proceed North towards Easton. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the motorcycle run pending Chief Pacheco’s approval. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Colonial Road Club a request to hold their 5th Annual Frostbite 15K Midwinter Classic Road Race on January 15, 2005. Mr. Platt motioned and
Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for the 5th Annual Frostbite 15K Winter Classic Road Race on January 15, 2005, pending Chief Pacheco’s approval. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Barney Frank information regarding assistance availability for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita victims. Board members agreed to forward the letter to Chief Andrews.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MA State Lottery Commission information regarding the application of a license for Keno at The Great American Pub.
Correspondence - The Board received a request to place a temporary trailer on the property of the Sullivan School for the purpose of supervisors during the MA Highway project on Main Street.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request, pending the approval from Chief Pacheco, Chief Andrews and Mr. Stolte. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Mr. Donahue requested the abutters to be notified.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the South Shore Horsemen Show requesting Horse Shows at the Rozenas Fields on April 23, 2006, May 14, 2006, June 18, 2006, July 16, 2006, August 13, 2006 and September 10, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Public Hearing for November 8, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue asked Mr. Buckner to contact the second horse show for possible future dates.
Correspondence – The Board received from James C. Burns a request for consideration for the vacant position on the Finance Committee. Board members concurred to forward the correspondence to the Finance Committee.
Correspondence - The Board received a request for approval of the GIS Maintenance Contract.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the GIS Maintenance Contract.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:55pm-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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