September 12, 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. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the September 5, 2006
Meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:11pm – Public Hearing, Linda Snow request of a kennel license of 20 dogs at 620 Broadway.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to recess from the Public Hearing until said time that
the applicant was present. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Kathleen Roberts and Micki Englund were present and updated the Board on activities for Raynham 275th Birthday.
7:26pm- Public Hearing, TMLP/Verizon, relocation of a pole on Pleasant Street. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the relocation of pole EL-l on Pleasant Street subject to it not being within a sidewalk. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Joseph Pacheco, Rt. 138 Study Committee, was present and informed all that there is a vacancy on the Committee due to the recent resignation of Mr. Dowd. Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Committee would be accepting applications up through 4pm on October 2, 2006.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Dowd from the Rt. 138 Study Committee. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco informed the Board that they have forwarded the speed study request to MA Highway.
Mr. Pacheco stated that he spoke to Mr. Stolte regarding the maintenance of a portion of land near Silko Honda. Mr. Stolte agreed that Silko Honda could maintain the land. Mr. Platt motioned and
Mr. Donahue seconded to allow the a portion of land owned by the Town of Raynham, abutting Silko Honda, to be maintained by Silko Honda. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned for a one-week review of the recently submitted report from the special audit; Mr. Platt amended the motion for a two-week review of the special audit. Mr. Donahue seconded the motioned for a two-week review and Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule the Board of Selectmen Meeting and Pre-Town Meeting as follows: Board of Selectmen Meeting, October 30, 2006 at 6:00pm; Pre-Town Meeting, October 30, 2006 at 7pm; Board of Selectmen Meeting, October 31, 2006 cancelled.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue reminded all that on September 16, 2006 at the Courtyard Marriott there would be a bone marrow drive.
Mr. Donahue said that he visited Regan Circle over the weekend regarding a concern from residents about a residue left in the retention pond. Mr. Donahue informed that a sample was taken by
Mr. Perry and submitted for testing with result pending next week.
Mr. Donahue stated that Mr. Stolte will be requesting the purchase of two new mowers at $25,000 and that he would be talking to the Finance and Capital Planning Committees regarding the purchase.
Mr. Donahue asked Mr. Buckner if he could verify the schedule for the demolition of the two dilapidated/dangerous buildings with Mr. Palmer.
Mr. McKinnon stated that there was only one response for the request for an auditor and asked Mr. Buckner to contact an additional 2-3 individuals.
Correspondence - The Board received from Thomas Cady a Citizen Petition for an Article to be placed on the Warrant for the Town Meeting. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to forward the Petition to the Town Clerk for verification of signatures. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Mr. Stolte a request for permission to sign contracts for Phase I Dam Inspection Reports in amount of $15,000 for three dams. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to grant Mr. Stolte permission to sign said contracts up to $15,000. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Raynham Fire Department information regarding their celebrity softball game on September 15, 2006.
Correspondence - The Board received from the MA Department of Environmental Affairs information regarding an award from the DEP.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Daughters of the American Revolution a proclamation for Constitution Week in the Town of Raynham. Mr. McKinnon read the proclamation. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the proclamation for Constitution Week in the Town of Raynham from September 17 through September 23, 2006. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Road Runners to hold their 7th Annual Frost Bite Road Race with proceeds being donated to the Mary Lou Arruda Fund. Mr. Platt motioned and
Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the road race for January 2007 pending approval from the Raynham Police Department. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to re-open the Public Hearing on the request from Ms. Snow on a 20-dog kennel license at 620 Broadway. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McMackin, owner of 620 Broadway, was present and spoke of the previous hearing regarding the request for a kennel license for 50 dogs. Joe Pacheco was present and stated that, as the Chairman of the Rt. 138 Study Committee, the business type would not be one that the Committee would be in favor of as a long-term goal on Rt. 138. Tony Macedo, abutter, was present and said that he would not be in favor of the applicant as a neighbor. Mr. McKinnon stated that he has concerns with the applicant and the recent investigation of a business owned by the applicant in Stoughton, MA. Mr. Donahue concurred with Mr. McKinnon regarding concerns. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to deny the proposed kennel license of 20 dogs at 620 Broadway. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:00pm - Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to close the Public Hearing. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining.
8:05pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue 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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