August 22, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:10pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John Donahue.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the August 8, 2006 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding negotiations.
Mrs. King was present and requested the Board’s approval of the sale of bonds.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the sale of a 7,780,000-4.35% Bond Anticipation Note to Bank of America Securities dated 8/24/06 and payable 8/24/07. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the sale of a 125,000-3.67% Bond Anticipation Note to TD Banknorth dated 8/24/06 and payable 8/24/07. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded that the consent to the Financial Advisor bidding for the note had been executed prior to the bidding for the notes and has been confirmed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Perry was present and informed all that spraying for EEE was being conducted tonight in a second effect to control the mosquitoes with the disease.
Board members asked Mr. Perry for his recommendation on the spraying and outdoor sports being conducted in the next few nights. Mr. Perry suggested activities be discontinued, but it was up to each individual. Mr. Perry and Board members congratulated and thanked Mr. Andrews for all his support and resources in the matter. Board members expressed their frustration with the state in the timing of the spraying. Karen Wholley was present and expressed her concerns with the State on notification and the lack of information on the pesticide regarding its effects. Mr. Nickerson was present and expressed his concerns of the notice and timing given to residents regarding the spraying. Chief Pacheco was present and suggested the implementation of a state phone tree in this matter would have been
helpful.
Chief Pacheco was present and asked the Board for their recommendation/approval of two officers requesting a waiver on age for the Civil Service List to become full-time employees for the Town of Raynham. Mr. Platt stated that he had contacted surrounding communities and was informed of their age requirement, which were all different including the state. Board members concurred that the approval of the request could have an outcome where it may cause the Board at a later date to have a conflict of interest. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to deny the request of both applicants. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco informed the Board that there have been recent political signs stolen off properties within different communities.
Sewer Commissioners present were John McGarry, John Dolan, Richard Schiavo and Frank Cabral.
Mr. Schiavo informed the Board that the Sewer Commission would be conducting house-to-house inspections beginning 8/28/06 looking for the possible overflow of water into the system from such item as sump pumps and drains. Commissioners stated that the inspections would continue for 3-4 weeks.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Platt said that he received a mailing regarding a water survey being conducted by a firm in Walpole, MA. He contacted the water district and was informed that they have not approved testing of water and had no knowledge of the firm.
Mr. McKinnon suggested to Board members that a future discussion with the Veterans Agent, Legion and VFW be conducted regarding the analysis of what the Town could do for other war veterans.
Mr. Nickerson was present and informed the Board that a private non-profit Club Soccer Organization has been formed for girls to participate in travel soccer. Mr. Nickerson requested the Board’s approval for a car wash at the stone church on 8/26/06 for the organization. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the car wash, pending the approval from the Water District. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a notice from the Cable Commission that interviews will be conducted on August 24, 2006 with the three candidates. Mr. McKinnon said that Bill Leonard and Jerry Gibbs recently forwarded their requests to be appointed to the Cable Commission.
Correspondence - The Board received from Linda Snow the request to issue a dog kennel license for 20 dogs at 620 Broadway. Board members discussed the vote, which denied the request for a dog kennel license at 620 Broadway and requested that the applicant submit a new application for a license.
Correspondence - The Board received information from the Raynham Fire Fighters regarding negotiations.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from Sarah Dollett, Framingham State College Softball Team for a request of a car wash on August 27, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned to deny the request.
Mr. Donahue requested the Board to reconsider pending notification on the location of the car wash. Mr. Platt withdrew the motion to deny the request. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request with proper notification on the location and pending the approval of the water district. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days from the following: Junior ROTC requested a car wash and coffee sale on October 21, 2006; Taunton High School-Class of 2008 requested a car wash at Wal Mart on August 26, 2006; Home Rights for Animals requested tag days for September 29, 30 and October 1, 2006. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the requests as listed pending the approval from the water district. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to schedule a Board of Selectmen meeting on
August 29, 2006 at 7pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:40pm – 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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