January 3, 2006 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 20, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and requested the Board’s approval of a donation from Eddie Albert, Classic Chrysler, of a 1999 Jeep to be used by the Raynham Search and Rescue Team. Mr. Platt asked if the donation was outright including insurance, etc. Chief Pacheco stated that the donation was outright for the Jeep, although the Town would be covering the cost for the insurance. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the donation from Classic Chrysler of a 1999 Jeep. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco updated the Board of the incident that took place at Christopher’s over the Holiday weekend. Mr. Donahue asked if the extended hours given to bars and restaurants by the Town was the possible cause. Chief Pacheco did not feel the extended time was the factor in this case, but would look at next years holiday schedule and report back to the Board if he deems necessary to scale back those holiday hours.
Mr. Bettencourt was present and updated the Board as to the progress at the Sullivan School/Town Hall. Mr. Bettencourt stated that the interior was undergoing demolition and that he was meeting with the Architect on Friday to finalize plans. Mr. Bettencourt stated that the project would be out to bid next week and will be due within a month.
Mr. Donahue reminded all of the vacancies on the Capital Planning Committee and Economic Business and Development Committee.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Platt informed all that as a result of a TIF Agreement, C.H. Babb Company will be expanding their business.
Mr. Donahue thanked Executive Limo Service for the service they provided on New Year’s Eve.
Correspondence-The Board received from Rod Palmer, Building Commissioner, a recommendation for a reduction in fees for Silko Kia of 75%. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve a fee cost $1,451 along with a $75 occupancy fee for a total cost of $1,526 for Silko Kia. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence-The Board received information regarding Family Night with the Harlem Wizards at the Raynham Middle School on January 18, 2006 at 7pm.
Correspondence-The Board received from Robert Bell of 107 Forge River Parkway a complaint about certain noise coming from businesses on Forge River Parkway. Mr. Platt requested Mr. Buckner follow-up with Art’s Bakery and Gorden Rubbish regarding the concerns and to report back to the Board in two weeks.
Correspondence-The Board received from the Bridgewater/Raynham Regional School District information regarding the appointment of Mr. Stephen Donohue and Mr. DuBois to the Technical Study Committee
Correspondence-The Board received from Raynham Professional Firefighters a request for information regarding the upgrading of living quarters at the station along with the kitchen area. Mr. Donahue stated that during a previous discussion, it was stated that the situation could be addressed cosmetically through the donation fund. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to recommend that Chief Andrews use some of the donation fund for improvements to the station. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Gelfi was present and reminded all of the Public Hearings scheduled next Monday and Wednesday for the proposed Trash Transfer Station on Rt. 138.
7:31pm – 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 re: 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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