April 4, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the March 28, 2006
Meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Southworth, Finance Committee, was present and informed all that the Committee submitted today a revised Article for the Warrant regarding the Sewer Department. Mr. Southworth stated that the revised Article would eliminate the Sewer Department Enterprise Account and would create a Receipts Reserved Account.
Mr. McGarry, Sewer Commissioner, was present and asked the Board if authority was given to the Finance Committee for the proposed initial Article to abolish the Sewer Department and instate a DPW.
Mr. Donahue stated that any and all Committees or Town Departments could submit an Article for the Town Warrant. Mr. McGarry stated that the Sewer Commissioners have not seen the Article.
Mr. Donahue stated that there would be open discussion in the next few weeks between the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Sewer Commission.
Mr. Donahue asked if the Board would like to review the Articles submitted for the Town Warrant.
Mr. Platt stated concerns from Town Planner McCarthy on a submitted citizen’s petition Article regarding 2 parcels of land on Rt. 138.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a Public Hearing for April 18, 2006 at 7:15 regarding Christopher’s Seafood for an alteration of premises and Metro Mazda for Class I Auto Dealer’s License. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that he was given information from a non-profit organization regarding the possibility of broadcasting Town activities. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward the information to Mr. Ellis, Chairman of the Cable TV Commission. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt thanked all who were involved in the birthday celebration for the Town.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule the Board of Selectmen/Town Hall summer closure dates as follows: Board of Selectmen – June 6, 20; July 4, 18; August 1, 15, 29 and Town Hall evening closure dates – July 4, 18; August 1, 15, 29. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue reviewed the figures for the School District Budget and asked the Board to endorse the 4.8% increase as proposed for the School District. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to endorse the proposed increase of 4.8% for the School District Budget. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Governor’s Office information regarding the Chapter 90 approval and release of funds. Funds distributed to the Town of Raynham will be $269,533.
Correspondence - The Board received information from Comcast initiating the renewal process for the license. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward the information to the Cable Commission. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Board members urged residents who may have concerns regarding their cable/internet service to contact the Cable Commission.
Correspondence - The Board received information regarding the Sewer Rebate Fund in the amount of $18,469.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from a vendor to sell items during Raynham’s Birthday Celebration Parade. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to table the request for one week.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Mr. Stolte a request for approval of authorization on proposed contracts for the Rt. 104 project. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to authorize
Mr. Stolte to approve the proposed contracts for the Rt. 104 project. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from Chris Carney regarding a meeting to discuss the proposed trash transfer station on Rt. 138. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to refer the request to Attorney Kimmel. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request to waive the 10% surge charge fee for police details on the Rt. 104 project. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to waive the 10% surcharge fee for police details on the Rt. 104 project. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information on the April 5, 2006 legislative meeting on slot machines in Massachusetts.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the Rt. 44 Auto Dealers Association. The dissolved Association informed the Board that they any remaining funds to the Town of Raynham for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck.
Correspondence - The Board received from MMA information regarding the backing of ending lottery diversion.
Correspondence - Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the following tag days: Relay for Life on May 12, 2006 and Taunton High School Portuguese Club, car wash for April 29, 2006 pending the approval from the Water District for the car wash. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:50pm – 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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