May 23, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:00pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John M. Donahue.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to amend the minutes of the May 16, 2006 meeting as follows: Correction to the name of the auditing firm to Thevenin, Lynch, Bienvenue, LLP and that the request was being made to the Finance Committee for transfer of funds from the Reserve Account. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the May 16, 2006 meeting as amended. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Lewis, Board of Assessors, was present and informed the Board that the Assessors Office is converting their database to a computerized field card. The Board was presented a copy of the computerized field card and informed that mailings have been started.
Erica Ueberbacher, Conservation Commission, was present and informed that a clean-up date has been scheduled for Borden Colony due to visible trash on site.
Joe Pacheco, Rt. 138 Committee, was present and informed the Board of the Committee’s next scheduled meeting, June 5, 2006 at 5:15pm.
Mr. Donahue asked all individuals who use the recreational facilities at Borden Colony and Merrill School to treat the area as if it was their own. Mr. Donahue and Mr. Platt said that trash along with cigarette butts have been noticed on the premises.
Erica Ueberbacher said that the Conservation Commission has clear plastic bags available for trash to be placed in and then dropped off at the Waste Facility.
Mr. Bettencourt was present and updated all on the progress with the Sullivan School/Town Hall.
Mr. Bettencourt said that the underground plumbing has been complete, the walls of the vault has been started, forms for addition are standing, all windows taken out, back wall has been replaced, elevator shaft being completed, brick has been chosen by the contractor and the interior work probably would begin within the next month or two. Mr. Bettencourt stated that a meeting was held this morning with the architect to discuss the future use of the existing Town Hall for the Police and Fire Departments.
Mr. McKinnon asked if the Veteran Officer would have an office in the new Town Hall.
Mr. Bettencourt said that there is a conference room which could be converted into an office.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Platt requested Mr. Buckner to remind all residents in his Administrator’s Report the week prior to the paint program week of every month.
Mr. Donahue said that negotiations with the Fire Department would be tomorrow night.
Mr. Platt stated that he recently attended the annual meeting of Pro-Home.
Mr. McKinnon requested that the Fire Department enter into communication with the Finance Committee for professional recommendation for the November Town Meeting regarding the Fire Department Clerk. Mr. Platt suggested the SAVE Program for an individual at the Fire Department.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the American Legion, Post 405 to sell poppies at Shaw’s on May 24, 25, and 26. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request from the American Legion, Post 405. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence- The Board received a request from Longhorn Steakhouse to hold a raffle and car wash at 800 Rt.44 on June 4, 2006 to benefit Relay for Life. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve pending approval from the Water District. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for an Entertainment License from Applebee’s for acoustic music. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for acoustic music at Applebee’s. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Raynham Conservation Commission regarding Bio-Diversity Day Clean-Up on Saturday June 3, 2006 between 10am-12 noon.
7:46pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session re: Litigation
with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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