April 11, 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 April 4, 2006 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Contractual Negotiations and Litigation.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed that there was a conflict in scheduling for the Raynham’s Celebration Parade and a road race which is being resolved.
Chief Pacheco recommended that Peter King be paid a stipend for his involvement in the civil suit of Sally Westcoat. Mr. Donahue read correspondence requesting $100 per day for Mr. King. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a stipend for Peter King in the amount of $100 per day out-of-town and $50 per day for local participation. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McCabe of the Raynham Little League was present and requested the Board’s approval of their annual parade with Fire Trucks and Police Cruisers at 11:15 on April 23, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request of the Little League. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy and Joe Pacheco were present and informed the Board that no members of the Rt. 138 Committee were involved in the recent submittal of a Citizen Petition for Zoning Change on Rt. 138.
Mr. McCarthy said that the petition is similar to one which was submitted last year. Mr. McCarthy stated that he couldn’t support this petition.
Mr. McCarthy requested the Board’s approval to extend the execution of the lease for the cell tower to May 20, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to extend the execution of the lease for the cell tower to May 20, 2006. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt stated that the Committee appointed to interview candidates for the Town Accountant position has interviewed many and the Committee was recommending the appointment of Janice Boucher to the position. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Janice Boucher to the Town Accountant position. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Mr. Frank of Pawtucket, RI requesting a Vendor’s Permit to sell balloons and novelties during Raynham’s celebration parade. Mr. Donahue said that Mr. Frank has filed for the necessary permits for five (5) hawkers during the parade. Mr. Dolan asked if Mr. Frank would be selling spray string. Mr. Frank stated that he does not carry that product. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Mr. Frank’s Vendors Permit for Raynham’s celebration parade. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McGarry, Mr. Dolan, Mr. Schiavo, and Mr. Cabral, Sewer Commissioners, was present and presented to the Board concerns regarding the recently submitted Town Warrant article from the Finance Committee. Mr. McGarry stated the purpose of the Enterprise Account.
Mr. Donahue stated again that the Finance Committee, Sewer Commission and Board of Selectmen would meet to discuss the Article.
Mr. Abram of Chestnut Farms was present to express concerns to the Board from residents regarding cable connection, hot water, and mold. Mr. Donahue said that the Board of Health could address the mold and hot water concerns and that the cable concerns should be forwarded to Mr. Ellis of the Cable Commission. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the health concerns to the Board of Health. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Rt. 44 Auto Dealer’s Association has forwarded to the Town two checks in the amount of $650 and $350 to be used for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner said that the Park & Rec is recommending Apple D’Or for the new lease for the land.
Mr. Olson of Olson Greenhouses and Mathew Kistotelli was present expressing concerns with the recommendation due to the previous nature of the business for Apple D’Or. Mr. Olson stated his commitment to the Town with employees and support to the Community. Board members said that they would meet with Park & Rec to discuss their decision. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to table the approval for one week. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve April 21, 2006 as the close date for the Special Town Meeting warrant articles. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept and forward to the Planning Board proposed zoning amendment articles submitted by petition which require the scheduling of Public Hearings. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue stated that Mr. Stolte has informed him that the Rt. 104/N. Main Street project will begin later this week or early next week.
Correspondence – The Board received a notice from Colonial Road Runners weekly “fun runs” to be held on Monday evenings from May 1, 2006 through August 28, 2006. The runs start behind the Raynham Athletic Club. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the request to Chief Pacheco.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the next meeting for SRPEDD on April 19, 2006.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Economic and Business Development Committee advisement that Joseph Pacheco would serve as its representative to Capital Planning.
Correspondence – The Board received a recommendation from the Town Clerk to appoint Joyce Rodrigue as Warden. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve an exemption for Joyce Rodrigue due to an existing position with the Town. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Joyce Rodrigue as Warden. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Jim Ross of the Raynham Conservation Commission his resignation effective June 30, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept
Mr. Ross’s resignation with regret. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request for a Tag Day from the Taunton High School Key Club for May 13, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Taunton High School Kay Club request for a Tag Day May 13, 2006. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request for a Disposal System Permit (septic system) at Lot 5, Brook Street. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the Disposal System Permit for Lot 5, Brook Street. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept applications trough May 2, 2006 for a vacant position on the Conservation Commission. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to amend the Board of Selectmen expense line and salary line as one item. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board will be reconvening with the Finance Committee for a joint meeting following the adjournment.
8:32pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties and the signing of Bills and Warrants.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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