October 3, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 6:35pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John M. Donahue.
Mr. Donahue introduced Mayor Nunes and City Solicitor Steve Torres of the city of Taunton. He spoke briefly about the time and effort put in by both sides to make the Intermunicipal Sewer Agreement a reality. Mayor Nunes concurred. The Agreement was then signed. Copies will be made available when the City Clerk and Town Clerk have sealed them.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to recess until 7:00 PM.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to reconvene the meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the September 26, 2006
meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed all that he has received many telephone calls regarding the safety of children in schools. Chief Pacheco said that his Department has practiced and are prepared for incidents in emergency situations. Chief Pacheco stated that there are procedures in place for evaluation and lockdown or a combination of both.
Mr. McKinnon said that there was a meeting here at 6:30pm for the signing of the Inter-municipal Sewer Agreement (IMA) with Taunton.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the IMA with Taunton has been signed and that the agreement was for a total of 25 years with a mitigation of $70,000 plus 2% interest. Mr. Donahue thanked many especially Attorney Antine, Dave Healy and the Sewer Commissioners for their assistance through the agreement procedure. Attorney Antine was present and stated that this agreement was explicit whereas many things in the old agreement with Taunton were implicit. Raynham Sewer Commissioners were present and discussed moving forward with such items as rate stabilization. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Donahue and Mr. Cabral for all their hard work in obtaining the agreement.
Joseph Pacheco was present and informed the Board that the Rt. 138 Committee has received one letter of interest for the vacant position on the Committee.
Mr. Donahue motioned to reschedule Raynham’s Town Meeting to October 30, 2006, 7:00pm and Board of Selectmen meeting, 6:00pm at the Middle School; Pre-town Meeting to October 24, 2006, 7:00pm at the Town Hall Meeting Room and Board of Selectmen meeting post to the Pre-Town; October 31, 2006 Board of Selectmen meeting cancelled. Mr. Platt seconded for discussion and recommended the October 24, 2006 Board of Selectmen meeting be scheduled at 6:00pm. Mr. Donahue motioned to amend and schedule the Board of Selectmen meeting on October 24, 2006 at 6:00pm. Mr. Platt seconded and Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue discussed the Special Audit on Procedures received a few weeks ago and informed all of the eight (8) recommendations given to the Town by the Auditors. Mr. Donahue suggested that upon completion of updating the Town’s Procedures, there will be a meeting with the Town’s financial team.
Mr. Donahue motioned to accept the Special Audit on Procedures; Mr. Platt seconded for discussion and asked that action be taken as soon as possible to the recommendations put forth by the Auditor.
Mr. McKinnon discussed the draft Auditors Report along with correspondence dating back to April 8, 2006 regarding the use and documentation of the Selectmen’s stipend. He said he had promised the Town that anything to do with him would be in open session.The vote was 2-0 with Mr. McKinnon voting present.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Regarding the Fall Special Town Meeting warrant, Mr. Platt motioned to declare Article 30 as an Emergency. Mr. Donahue seconded for discussion with regards to the Article not being an emergency. Discussion followed. The vote was unanimous to place it on the warrant.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the Warrant as presented. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Joe Bettencourt was present and discussed Articles on the Warrant for the completion of the new Town Hall/Sullivan School. Mr. Bettencourt also updated the Board as to the progress of the construction of the new Town Hall.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter from Alan Perry regarding the notification to Earth Source of a Public Hearing scheduled for October 10, 2006 at 7:15pm.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a Class 2 License for Rt. 44 Auto Gallery.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on October 17, 2006.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Mission for Church of Ladder Day Saints a request to hand-out fliers to shoppers at Wal Mart. The Board agreed it did not need a permit because no solicitation would occur.
Correspondence - The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Middleboro Boys Scout Troop for October 21, 2006 to sell popcorn and candy bars; Lakeville Boys Scout Troop for October 22, 2006 to sell popcorn. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the requests for Tag Days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:35pm – 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: possible
Litigation with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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