November 8, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 6:01pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the November 1, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
The Oldfield family was present to discuss the reconstruction of S. Main Street and Richmond Street corner. Family member stated that the Oldfield’s were never notified that the property in front of their home was to be reconstructed again. They stated that the Oldfield’s have made significant improvements to their driveway and property in front of their home during this past summer.
Mr. Stolte stated that with state funds being used for the project, certain radii might be required for the project. Mr. Stolte said he is waiting for verification of the project design and will be meeting with the design engineers on Thursday. Mr. Oldfield told Mr. Stolte that he appreciated what is being done for them and thanked the Town.
Mr. Perry was present and informed all that correspondence was received from DEP stating the
approval of site suitability for 1958 Broadway, which is the proposed site for a trash transfer station. Mr. Donahue read the letter from DEP. Mr. Perry’s recommendation would be to hire Attorney John F. Shea as the Hearing Officer. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to hire Attorney Shea as Hearing Officer. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Board members discussed a meeting place and preferred days. Mr. Perry said that the days for the hearings would depend on the availability of interested parties.
Mr. Donahue asked Mr. Stolte for a figure on Article 2 of the Warrant. Mr. Stolte stated that the engineering firm cost for the recent repair to the dam was approximately $80,000.
Mr. Donahue asked Mr. Stolte why the lights at Tracy Corners were blinking. Mr. Stolte said that the sensors were affected by the recent windstorm and that he has contacted the company for repair.
6:33pm – Public Hearing – South Shore Horsemen’s Council.
The South Shore Horsemen’s Council requested the use of Rozenas Field during the following dates for horse shows: April 23, May 14, June 18, July 16, August 13, and September 10, 2006. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request for the listed dates. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Platt informed all that a total of $98,992 has been received as donations for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck. He said the Town Meeting article could be reduced to $280,000. He was very proud of the community for all the generous donations.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Park & Rec. Department correspondence asking for verification as to the ownership of the Pleasant Street Athletic Complex. Mr. Donahue informed all that the Town leases the fields to the District, although the fields are maintained and the Town may make improvements to them. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded approval for Mr. Buckner to forward correspondence to Park & Recreation explaining the situation with the fields. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Assessors Office a confirmation of November 29, 2005 as a meeting date with the Board for the hearing on classification of real and personal property. Mr. Donahue said November 22, 2005 was the meeting date for the items to be presented to the Board as requested from the Assessors Office. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule the hearing with the Assessors on November 29, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from the Middleboro High School Key Club for a fundraiser at Wal Mart on December 17 & 18, 2005. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Greater Taunton Charitable Association Inc. a request to hold a food collection at Market Basket on November 19, 2005, 9-5pm. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Southeastern Regional Services Group a request for approval of contracts for DPW services for the next year. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the contracts for DPW services as printed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Stolte a request for approval of a contract for the increase in costs of the Tracy’s Corner traffic signals. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the contract as requested. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
6:50pm – Public Hearing – Acceptance of Village Road as a Town Way. Mr. Buckner said that the Planning Board and Board of Appeals recommended accepting the layout of Village Road as a Town Way. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the layout of Village Road. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
6:51pm – 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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