June 27, 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 Donahue.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the June 13, 2006
meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mrs. King, Town Treasurer/Collector, was present and informed all that Raynham’s 2007 preliminary tax bills are being generated by a new computer system where residents will be receiving a combined bill for real estate tax and water. Mrs. King said that two parcels of land owned by the Town have been sold at auction for a total of $8,600.
Chief Pacheco was present and recommended no burnout contest for the Kick Start for Kidneys Bike Run that is scheduled for September 17, 2006. Mr. Platt said that he received many complaints during last year’s contest. Mrs. Burns, fundraiser organizer, was present and discussed the safety that the contest has. Board members informed Mrs. Burns that the fundraiser has been approved without the burn-out contest. Mrs. Burns stated that she would contact Chief Pacheco to inform him of her interest to proceed with the fundraiser.
Mr. Stolte was present and informed the Board that one application was received from Tom Bullock for the vacant position of Highway Foreman. Mr. Stolte recommended Tom Bullock to the position and requested a posting for a heavy motor equipment operator. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to promote Mr. Bullock and to advertise for the available position. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Joe Pacheco, Rt. 138 Committee, was present and informed all that the Planning Board and Rt. 138 Committee met recently to discuss options for development. Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2006 at 5:15pm. Mr. Pacheco thanked
Richard McCarthy and Erika Ueberbacher for their resources and help.
Mr. Stolte explained the cost and materials for the Pleasantfield Area project. Lou Narcisso of
88 Michael Road was present and asked if existing issues in the area could be addressed prior to crowning of the road. Mr. Stolte said that he would address issues brought forth to his Department prior to the project beginning. Otis Anderson, 105 Barbara Road, was present and expressed concerns with existing problems specifically at the corner of Nicholas/Barbara Road. Brian Cox, 7 Eleanor Road, was present and suggested using the funds available for a portion of the work so taht all issues, including the crowning could be completed. Mr. McKinnon thanked Mr. Stolte for his presentation.
The Board received a resignation notice from Anne Avelino of the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept with regret Anne Avelino’s resignation.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
The Board received a request from Chief Pacheco not to be reappointed to the Permanent Advisory Committee on Cable TV. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to thank Chief Pacheco to his work on the Committee. Board members informed that applications will be accepted for both vacancies.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the appointments as printed with the exception of appointments for the Borden Colony Committee, which will be approved at a later date. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt said that he received a check in the amount of $650 from Rick Mastria for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner said that the continued Public Hearing on Christopher’s Restaurant’s request of an outside deck needed to be scheduled. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on July 11, 2006 at 7:30pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue stated that he attended the School Budget meeting last night.
Mr. Platt reminded all that the third Saturday in July is waste day for paint at the landfill. Mr. Platt also reminded all that there is family entertainment at the Gazebo and that July 8, 2006 is Field Day.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that during the absence of Mr. Buckner for vacation, Mr. Perry would be acting Town Administrator.
Mr. McKinnon said that the conference room at the Highway Department and Sewer Department could be used by request.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board had held an Executive Session for Security of the Town prior to the regular Board of Selectmen meeting.
Correspondence - The Board received from Bob Peabody of Forest Street information regarding Sewer installation on his street.
Correspondence - The Board received from Peddler’s Loft a request for a proposed outside deck.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on July 11, 2006 at 7:45pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for the following Tag Days: VFW Ladies 2188 for Poppy Sale on November 12, 2006; Middleboro High School Key Club candy sale at Wal Mart on December 8-10, 2006; Taunton High School Volleyball car wash at Wal Mart for August 5, 2006. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the requests pending approval from the Water District. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:12pm – 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: Litigation
with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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