May 30, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:15pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John M. Donahue.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the May 23, 2006 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding negotiations.
Mr. Platt informed all that the Bridgewater/Raynham School Board budget meeting would be held tomorrow night at the Middle School.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner recommended a Special Town Meeting be scheduled; therefore, opening the Warrant for articles. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to open the Warrant tonight for articles for a Special Town Meeting on June 26, 2006, close the Warrant on June 6, 2006 at the end of the business day, and schedule a Board of Selectmen meeting for June 8, 2006 at 9am. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon remembered Al Lounsbury, who past away during the past weekend.
Mr. Donahue stated that he spoke to Mr. Bettencourt today on the progress of the transformation of the Sullivan School/Town Hall. Mr. Donahue suggested for consideration the Town remember all veterans by reserving a small piece of land on the new Town Hall site for a memorial. Mr. Donahue suggested the name of the new Town Hall be called the Town of Raynham Veterans Memorial Town Hall.
Mr. McKinnon informed that he attended the Borden Colony Advisory Committee meeting this week Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Olson Family and the Reed Family have a written contract with Apple D’Or for a sublease of a portion of the land. Mr. McKinnon also said that Apple D’Or suggested a portion of the land, near the soccer fields, be a Community Garden.
Mr. McKinnon requested an Executive Session regarding Arbitration and Litigation.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Lewis, Board of Assessors, his resignation from the
TIF Committee. Mr. Lewis suggested Mike Lalli be appointed to the position. Board members requested correspondence be sent to Mr. Lewis thanking him for his dedication and service to the Town.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Antine his interpretation of the language of the Cemetery Commission by-law. Attorney Antine informed the Board that the language would not allow a member of the Cemetery Commission to serve on any other Committee or Board in the Town. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to place an article on the Warrant for the language change on the Cemetery Commission by-law. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Kick Start for Kidneys, Inc. to hold their annual fundraiser. Board members tabled the discussion for two weeks pending Chief Pacheco recommendations.
Correspondence – The Board received from an Attorney Edward Pietnik at 814 Broadway a request for a kennel license for 50 dogs at 620 Broadway for Linda J. Snow. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on June 13, 2006 at 7:15pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous. Board members requested that abutters be notified.
Correspondence – The Board received from the State of Massachusetts information regarding the re-paving of Rt. 138 from the Taunton line to Elm Street. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the conditions for reconstruction of the sidewalks which were that the Town maintains them. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received an invitation to the 22nd Annual Heritage Day of Portugal on Tuesday, June 6, 2006.
Correspondence - The Board received from Holy Family Church Youth Group a request for a car wash at Wal-Mart on June 10, 2006. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request pending the approval from the Water District. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:55pm – Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session re: arbitration and litigation with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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