February 28, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to reconvene the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:00pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Chairman Donahue said the Board was returning form deliberations with Special Counsel re: the decision on the solid waste transfer station proposed by National Reclamation of Raynham.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the February 21, 2006
meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Bettencourt was present and informed the Board that the opening of bids for the Sullivan School was February 10, 2006 and that there is a scheduled meeting on Friday, March 3, 2006 to review them.
Mr. Bettencourt stated that the construction would be within the budgeted amount of $3M and that construction should begin at the end of March with a ten-month period to finish.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Belcher Stanley of the Finance Committee, informing of his resignation as of February 26, 2006. Attached to his resignation was the acceptance of Mr. Stanley’s resignation, with regret, from the Finance Committee. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept Mr. Stanley’s resignation with deep regret. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Finance Committee presently has two vacancies and are accepting applications.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Manuel Paul Rocha of the Raynham SAVE Committee, informing of his resignation as of March 1, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept with regret. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Raynham SAVE Committee would be accepting applications for the vacancy.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Mr. Noblin of the Economic and Business Development Commission recommending Mr. Peck be appointed to the vacant position on the Commission. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Mr. Peck to the Economic and Business Development Commission. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Dr. Burke from Bridgewater State College was present and informed the Board of the Civic Leadership program presently being offered at the College.
Mr. Platt stated that he contacted two individuals regarding the leasing of Borden Colony and regretted to inform everyone that the amount of land available would be in excess of their present needs.
Mr. Donahue stated that Mr. Smith has had many interested in the property including Olson Greenhouse.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue informed that he has recently spoken to Mr. Palmer, Building Department, regarding a couple of structures on Broadway in disrepair.
Mr. McKinnon commented on residents who presently have storage containers on their property.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Town Clerk a request for an Article to be placed on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The Article would be to exempt residents 70 years or older from paying a fee for a dog license upon proof of vaccinations.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Highway Department a request to purchase a F350 DRW 1300 truck to replace the present #68 vehicle. Mr. Stolte recommended MHQ of Marlboro, MA for the purchase of the F350 truck with a cost of $41,564. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve MHQ of Marlboro, MA for the purchase of the F350 truck in the amount of $41,564. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Attorney Antine information regarding Borden Colony.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from Amy E. Silva of 1313 Chestnut Farm Way, Raynham to be a Special Police Officer. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the information to Chief Pacheco. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received information from Comcast informing them of their Family Tier Programs
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Bristol Lightning to sell candy bars on May 13 & 14; Boy Scout Troop 20 of Middleboro to sell candy bars on May 28, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the listed Tag Days. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Scarlett, 397 Robinson Street, was present and thanked the Board of Health for all their time at the hearings for the proposed trash transfer station of Rt. 138.
Mr. Ghelfi, 210 Wilbur Street, was present and on behalf of Help Raynham thanked the Board of Health and all who attended the hearings.
Mr. McKinnon thanked the community for their involvement and input. Mr. Platt and Mr. Donahue also thanked all the residents for their participation.
7:46pm – 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 on a Grievance
with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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