December 6, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:00pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the November 29, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Alan Perry was present and informed the Board that the Town’s engineering consultant and legal counsel recommended that an air quality analysis be performed for the proposed trash transfer station on Broadway. Mr. Perry stated that Camp, Dresser and McKee felt that the DEP’s submittal was lacking the test. Mr. Perry said that the cost for the testing would be $22,000. Mr. Buckner said that the cost for the work would need to come from an article at a Town Meeting or a transfer of funds from the Finance Committee.
Mr. Platt asked Mr. Perry about the necessity of the test for the Town. Mr. Platt also stated that he could not commit to the analysis and felt the cost was outrageous. Mr. McKinnon concurred with
Mr. Platt and requested to see if any other Town has performed such testing. He also requested quotes from other companies. Mr. Perry was asked to gather the requested data and report back to the Board next week.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the continuance of the Public Hearing for the proposed trash transfer station on Broadway would be next Monday at the Senior Center at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner said that license renewals are due and requested the board to invite Metro Ford and Rose’s Junk Yard to appear before the Board prior to renewing their licenses. Mr. Buckner informed the Board that Metro Ford has expanded their business to the adjacent lot without the Board’s authorization and that the unloading of vehicles on Rt. 44 has been observed. Rose’s Junk Yard was asked previously to repair a fence and they have not yet complied with the request. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to request that Metro Ford and Rose’s Junk Yard appear before the Board next week prior to issuing their renewal license. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Mr. McKinnon requested Mr. Buckner to check with the Planning Board regarding Metro Ford expansion.
Mr. Buckner said that parking fees for violations would need to be set by the Board and requested that Chief Pacheco be present on December 20, 2005. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a Public Hearing on December 20, 2005 for parking violation fees. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner informed that the landfill fees are needed to be set. He said that a fee of $50.00 has been charged for the past five years. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to have Mr. Stolte report back to the Board his recommendations regarding the landfill fees. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner stated that the Board along with Town Offices usually takes the week between Christmas and New Years off. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to cancel the Board of Selectmen meeting and to close Town Offices on the evening of December 27, 2005. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner said that prior to issuing tickets for violations regarding safety codes, a Hearing Officer must be appointed. He also said that a training session is scheduled for the newly appointed officer next Monday. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Mr. Buckner as the Hearing Officer and to allow him to attend the training on Monday. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon stated that work had been done on the water flow along Hall and Robinson Street although there is still water collecting in the area. Mr. McKinnon suggested that Mr. Stolte could possibly contact an engineering consultant regarding the problem.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the state Massachusetts Building Authority has locked in the Town of Raynham for the new High School at 66.31%.
Mr. McKinnon stated that the B-R School District Strategies Plan for 2006-2007 has been completed. He said that a copy of the plan would be forwarded to the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen in Bridgewater and Bridgewater Advisory Council.
Mr. Platt stated that he has seen a buck on Mill Street and cautioned all individuals to be careful in the area.
Mr. Donahue congratulated Dr. McIntyre and the B-R School Committee for the reduction of user fees for students.
Mr. Donahue requested that a “No Truck” sign be considered for Robinson Street. Mr. Platt asked that the request be forwarded to Chief Pacheco due to legal dictates to signs.
Correspondence – The Board received the holiday schedule for the Raynham Transfer Station.
Correspondence - The Board was requested to appoint a Custodian prior to auctioning a small parcel of land on Center Street. Mr. Buckner stated that Linda King has volunteered to be the Custodian. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Linda King as Custodian of the property known as Assessors Map 4, Parcel 239-A. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:43pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session re: Litigation
with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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