August 8, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:02pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John Donahue.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the July 25, 2006 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining.
Mr. Perry was present and informed all that spraying for EEE was being conducted tonight in designated areas and that an additional three mosquitoes had tested positive to the disease in the Raynham area.
Mr. McKinnon asked the Board if they would consider entering into correspondence with the State regarding earlier spraying in the year, possibly June. Mr. Perry also said that a report would be forthcoming regarding an update of the current spraying and effects of spraying 15 years ago.
Mr. Donahue concurred with Mr. McKinnon in requesting an earlier spray for EEE.
Mr. Perry informed the Board that the Bristol County Health Coalition had forwarded a request for communities to support the the release of funding to local communities by the Department of Public Health. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to forward correspondence to the Department of Public Health expressing the Board’s concerns and the support of releasing funds to local communities. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Board members discussed the committee members to decide on the filling of the Board of Health Senior Clerk position.
Mr. Donahue congratulated Mr. Perry on the decision which was made early in the year regarding the geese population at Johnson’s Pond.
7:40pm – Silko KIA, Class1 Dealership License at 1566 Rt. 44. Adam Silko was present and said that they had acquired the KIA franchise and will be locating it at 1566 Rt. 44 with a second location for storage only in Lakeville. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for a Class 1 Dealership License to Silko KIA. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Silko requested the Board’s approval to maintain or purchase a portion of land abutting their property. Board members requested they contact Mr. Stolte.
Joseph Pacheco, Rt. 138 Committee, was present and informed the Board that Mass Highway attended their last meeting. He said that the Rt. 495 construction for lights at the Rt. 138 junction has a time frame of two years. Mr. Pacheco stated that if SRPEDD were to do a speed study of Rt. 138, their results would be forwarded to Mass Highway. Therefore, he suggested allowing Mass Highway to perform the study via SRPEDD.
Discussion was had regarding a zoning article to be submitted by Help Raynham for the November Town Meeting.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the Order of Taking of two parcels of land in Raynham by eminent domain for the purpose of the construction, upgrade, repair, maintenance, operation and reconstruction of an extension to the Town of Raynham Sewer System on South Street East and Orchard Ave. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner informed the Board that there are two grievances pending for the Fire Department. Board members scheduled an Executive Session for August 22, 2006 at 6pm.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board had received from Attorney Antine his opinion regarding sub-lease agreements entered into by Apple D’Or. Board members requested that Mr. Buckner forward correspondence to Apple D’Or advising them of Attorney Antine’s opinion re: the Board’s right to view sub-lease agreements.
Mr. Platt informed all that he recently attended the Bristol County Advisory Board meeting for which a $20M budget was passed. He said that funds were still being received for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck. Two additional checks have been received from Classic Chrysler and Mastria in the amount of $650 each.
Correspondence – The Board received from Sgt. Brian Carr of the Raynham Police Department a request for bulletproof vests. Mr. McKinnon stated that Chief Pacheco informed the Board that a $17,000 grant has been applied for to defray the cost.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Alcohol Beverage Commission a notice of appeal re: the denial of alterations to Christopher’s. The hearing was scheduled for October 4, 2006.
Correspondence – The Board received from Lynn Rocha a request for appointment to the vacant position on the Cable Commission. Board members requested the correspondence be forwarded to the Cable Commission.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to close the acceptance of applications on September 18, 2006 for the vacant position on the Cable Commission. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding funding in the amount of $55M for local transportation aid (Chapter 90).
Correspondence – The Board received from Chief Pacheco the recommendation of Timothy Grabarz to the appointment of full-time police officer in the Town of Raynham. Chief Pacheco also informed the Board that Mr. Grabarz unfortunately missed the cut-off point for the Civil Service list due to age requirement and therefore has requested a waiver on age. Board members concurred to take under advisement for two-weeks the request.
Correspondence - The Board received from Mr. Stolte a request to waive the 10% detail fee for All- State Asphalt-Aggregate. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to waive the 10% detail fee on the project. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received requests for tags days as follows: Little League Bridgewater 10 year old All Star on August 12, 2006; Cub Scout Pack 29 of Taunton, popcorn sale on October 28 and 29, 2006; Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High School, car wash on September 9, 2006; West Bridgewater Full-House Cheerleader Gym on September 17, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve above listed tags days pending the approval from the Water District for the car wash. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous
8:27pm – Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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