March 14, 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. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2006
meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read a letter from the Finance Committee recommending that John E. Thomas of 125 Baker Road be appointed to the vacant position on the Committee.
Mr. Southworth, Finance Committee, was present and requested the appointment. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint John E. Thomas to the Finance Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read two separate letters from James Burn and Gilbert Alegi stating their interest in the vacant position on the Finance Committee. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the correspondence to the Finance Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue requested a notice be forwarded to Mr. Lewis informing him of the pending vacancy on the TIF Committee.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to nominate Sara Krajewski as Animal Inspector.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. The nomination will be forwarded to the State for approval.
Mr. Buckner reviewed the Town Accountant Advisory Committee with the Board. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the following members to the Town Accountant Advisory Committee: Town Accountant as an advisor, the Treasurer/Collector, Finance Committee Chairman or designee, Board of Assessor Chairman or designee, Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen Chairman or designee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to nominate Mr. Platt as a Board of Selectmen member to the Town Accountant Advisory Committee. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to invite Chief King to the dedication of the Annual Town Report. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all of the activities taking place in honor of Raynham’s 275th Birthday.
Mr. Platt said that he recently attended the Bristol County Advisory Committee and advised that all articles were voted on accordingly. Mr. Platt informed all that the Registrar of Deeds will be allowing the Town to be in possession of old and original deeds dating back to the 1700’s to be used for display for Raynham’s 275th Birthday. Mr. Platt said he attended the School Budget Meeting last night and reminded all of the next two meeting dates.
Correspondence - The Board received a second request regarding concerns of speeders on Richmond Street. The resident requested the Board to ask the Postmaster for accommodation in approving a move of mailboxes. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward to the Postmaster a copy of the residents request. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Economic & Business Development Commission information regarding the appointment of members to the Rt. 138 Zoning Study Sub-Committee.
Correspondence – The Board received from Chief Pacheco comments regarding the use of video entertainment machines at Applebee’s. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the use of video entertainment machines at Applebee’s. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of a letter from Jennifer Sypher resigning as Warden for Precinct 2. The Board acknowledged the receipt and forwarded the correspondence to the Town Clerk.
Correspondence - The Board received from SRPEDD information regarding their next meeting on March 22, 2006.
Correspondence – The Board received from Senator Pacheco information regarding grant money for Drinking Water Supply Protection. Senator Pacheco informed the Town that the allotment for the North Raynham Water District would be $207,500 to protect the Noblin Well Site.
Correspondence - The Board received from Senator Pacheco information regarding Formula Grants to the Councils on Aging. The Senator informed the Town that the grant would be in the amount of $11,593 and the use would be to employ a part-time outreach worker and to defray mileage costs.
Correspondence – The Board received from Senator Pacheco information regarding the availability of guidelines for the Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative grant program.
Mr. Gomes was present and requested an update from the Board regarding the IMA. Mr. Donahue said that he felt the Town and the City of Taunton were very close to an agreement.
7:32pm – 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
and Negotiations with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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