December 13, 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. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the December 6, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board of Selectmen meeting is being taped again due to technical difficulties and apologized for any inconvenience.
Mr. King was present and stated that he recently attended the Eagle Court Honor for the Boys Scout where four Raynham youths were honored.
Mr. Perry was present and informed the Board that he researched other areas that had to performed environment testing similar to the recommended air quality testing for the proposed trash transfer station on Rt. 138. He stated that the only Town he found was Cohasset who performed environmental testing for ground water and the Town approved the funding for the testing. Mr. Donahue said that there are two ways in which the funds could be raised. The first being through a vote at Town Meeting, which could take place in approximately three weeks, or through a transfer of funds approved by the Finance Committee. Mr. Donahue said that there is $8,000 available in a budget account, which was previously approved, for engineering costs. Mr. Donahue also said that Attorney Kimmell said that $5,000
could be used toward the cost from his fees. Mr. McKinnon motioned to request from the Finance Committee a transfer of a maximum of $10,000 to perform the necessary air quality testing. Mr. Platt seconded for discussion. Mr. Platt stated that he was again against funding the study especially if MEPA and DEP had not thought it necessary for the approval of the proposed trash transfer station. Mr. Donahue read a report where the applicant was allowed to furnish reports from surrounding companies who may have had similar testing performed. Mr. Donahue stated that he also does not want to spend any more money for this project, but did not want to jeopardize the health of any individual. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Vote – 2 approved, 1 opposed.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to cancel the Board of Selectmen’s regularly scheduled meeting for January 10, 2006 and to close the Board of Heath Office for that evening. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:30pm – Public Hearing – Rose’s Used Auto Parts – License Renewal. Mr. Platt said that Mr. Costa requested additional time to complete the item requested by the Board, which is to replace a fence on the property. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to postpone the Public Hearing for Rose’s to December 20, 2005 at 7:15pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:31pm – Public Hearing – Metro Ford – License Renewal. Daniel Vieira, an attorney representing Metro Ford, was present. Attorney Vieira informed the Board that Metro Ford acquired the LaGarlic Restaurant lot in 2004 and has been storing new vehicles on the pavement. He apologized to the Board for not appearing sooner, but the plans for the site was to be reviewed by the Town on December 8, 2005. He requested the renewal of the license to include the expansion of the new lot. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the renewal license for Metro Ford and to include the adjacent lot. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner requested the Board’s approval of a contract for Data National as the Town’s financial software provider. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to award a contract to Data National. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Mr. Stolte requesting the Raynham trash transfer sticker fees be raised to $7.00 for a package of 5 rather than the existing rate of $5.00 for a package of 5.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Raynham’s trash transfer sticker fees to be $7.50 for a package of 5. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned for a recommendation from Mr. Stolte regarding the trash transfer station sticker fee. Mr. Buckner said that he had spoken to Mr. Stolte and that his recommendation would be for the fee to remain at $50.00. Mr. Platt withdrew the motion.
Mr. Donahue informed that funds appropriated to the schools earlier this year will not all be used, therefore approximately $100,000 will be returned and he asked for a Committee to be formed to discuss the use of the funds for technology improvements. Mr. Donahue recommended members for the Committee to consist of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee designee, Bridgewater/Raynham Information Technology person, principals from both schools and a representative from each of the three parent groups. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the Committee as mentioned to discuss the use of the funds. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the 8th Annual Lighting of Raynham would be Friday, December 16, 2005 at 6pm.
7:55pm – 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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