January 24, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:05pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the January 17, 2006
meeting as amended: Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the January 3, 2006 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Richard McCarthy was present and asked for Board for their approval to designate two parcels of land as Economic Opportunity Areas. Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that one parcel was owned by Attorneys Silvia & Quinn and other was owned by Dr. Welter. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the two parcels as Economic Opportunity Areas. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that proposals have been received for a cell tower to be constructed on Gardiner Street/King Philip Street. After a review of the proposals by a committee of himself, Chief Pacheco, Roger Stolte and Mr. Buckner, Mr. McCarthy recommended Industrial Communications. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve Industrial Communications for the construction of the cell tower subject to negotiation of a lease agreement and the obtaining of a special permit from the Board of Appeals. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that Everett Drive is complete and ready to be accepted as a road by the Town. He said that a Special Town Meeting would need to be scheduled for the acceptance. Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that the developer had acquired property from an adjacent property for a storm drain to the benefit of the Town. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to open the Warrant for one article, Acceptance of Everett Drive, and to close the warrant as of this date subject to the approval by Mr. Stolte and Town Counsel. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that he has attended the Commuter Rail Task Force Meeting and that the Commuter Task Force would like to have the Town’s proposed rail station studied for possible future growth. Mr. Donahue stated that the Board is on record as opposing the Commuter Rail project, but would be in favor of the study. Mr. McKinnon again stated his opposing thoughts regarding the Commuter Rail and Mr. Platt concurred but said there was no harm in planning.
Joe Pacheco was present and informed the Board that language changes have been made regarding
his proposal for Project GREEN. Mr. Pacheco stated that copies have been forwarded to Board Members. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to support Project GREEN. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Pat Riley was present and said that RAVE, with the help of Raynham’s Police Department, will be conducting its 24th Annual Fingerprinting of Children. She said that the project has also been renamed to the Mary Lou Arruda Child Safety Program. Chief Pacheco was present and said that the Arruda Family will be funding the start-up program for Amber Alert in Raynham.
Chief Pacheco informed the Board that he would not be seeking re-election for School Committee.
All Board members thanked the Chief for time served on the School Committee.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Correspondence – The Board received from Peter Schondek of 55 Lounsbury Dr. a letter of interest for consideration for the vacant position on the Capital Planning Board. The Board also received from
Carla J. McRae of 307 Prospect Hill a letter of interest for consideration for the vacant position on the Economic & Business Development Committee. Board members agreed to forward the correspondence to the Chairman of each Committee.
Correspondence - The Board received information from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance stating the availability of $3,000 grants for grassroots and environmental projects in the Taunton River Watershed.
Correspondence – The Board received from Roberta Andresen a letter stating her concerns for safety along Richmond Street. Ms. Andresen stated that traffic was exceeding the speed limits, which made it difficult for her and her neighbor Stephanie Souza to cross the street to retrieve their mail.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward the correspondence to Chief Pacheco for traffic control. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received information regarding the Celebration of Raynham’s 275th Birthday.
Correspondence - The Board received requests or tag days as follows: Girl Scouts, Troop 448 Taunton for February 19, 2006; Boys Scouts, Troop 45 Dighton for April 15, 2006; Taunton Girls Softball for March 17-19 and April 14, 2006; ROTC at Taunton High School for a car wash at Wal-Mart on May 20, 2006. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the requests as listed pending the approval of the Center Water District for the car wash. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Ghelfi was present and reminded all of the upcoming Public Hearing for the proposed trash transfer station on Rt. 138.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Litigation prior to the regular scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting.
7:56pm – 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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