October 25, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:15pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the October 18, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding the Collective Bargaining.
Mr. Donahue stated that an application was received from Lawrence T. Cabeceiras for re-appointment as constable. Mr. Buckner said that Chief Pacheco has approved the application.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the re-appointment of Lawrence T. Cabeceiras as constable for one year. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that Chief Pacheco requested the Board’s approval of Ann M. DiTullio as a Special Police Officer. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve Ann M. DiTullio as a Special Police Officer in Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mrs. King was present and reminded all that tax bills are due November 1, 2005 and should be mailed with no other correspondence in the envelope provided by the Town.
Mr. Stolte was present and informed all that the Highway Department has a vacancy for an individual to remove/shovel snow during the winter months.
Mr. Stolte informed all that the Gardiner Street dam was damaged due to heavy rain last week. Engineers from Weston & Samson were present and spoke about the designed repairs made to the dam, which is a temporary measure. Engineer Larry Keegan said the Board that a permanent repair could be complicated due to a brittle asbestos water main, which runs through the structure. Mr. Stolte estimated the cost to repair the bridge at $1.6M and another $800,000 to repair the dam. The Board along with Mr. Stolte discussed the article on the Warrant, which requests $60,000 for the repair of the dam. Board members and Mr. Stolte agreed to remove the stated amount and to leave a blank amount until the Town Meeting.
7:50pm – Public Hearing – Susi Raynham Group - Gravel Removal Permit. Mr. Wluka was present and requested the Board’s permission to continue with the project of sand and gravel removal from their Gardiner Street site. Mrs. Gonzales of 272 Mill Street was present and asked if the Town has been to the site for inspection. Mr. Buckner stated that he has previously visited the site. Mr. Buckner suggested an independent contractor perform a soil test. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the gravel removal permit pending results of soil testing from an independent contractor. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to amend Article #2 on the Warrant by eliminating the stated amount of $60,000 and leaving it blank. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the remaining articles on the Warrant as printed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 15 at 6:55 PM. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mass Development information stating the confirmation of C. H. Babb’s financing acceptance.
Correspondence - The Board received a request for a variance for septic repair at 849 Judson Street. The waiver requests the bottom of the septic to be placed 4 feet above ground water rather than the required 5 feet. Mr. Buckner informed the Board that Mr. Perry recommended its approval. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the variance for septic at 849 Judson Street. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Taunton Jr. ROTC a request for a fundraiser at Stop & Shop on December 2, 3, & 4, 2005. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request for a fundraiser from Taunton Jr. ROTC. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a note from Frank Cabral that the University of Mass. Archaeology Department was to begin work on the study needed for the South Raynham sewer expansion project on Thursday of this week and a draft report would be done the week of October 31, 2005.
Correspondence - The Board received a notification from Bristol County Superior Court information of a dismissal on Appeals from Taunton Mayor Nunes, which was filed on May 23, 2005 against the Raynham Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals in the attempt to prevent the construction of a new Wal-Mart on Rt. 138.
8:13pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session regarding 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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