October 17, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:15pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John M. Donahue.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the October 10, 2006 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session prior to the meeting regarding Collective Bargaining on the Police Contract. Mr. McKinnon said that the contract was ratified and signed. Chief Pacheco stated that the rates for the Police Department were just above average, demographically. Town Meeting approval is required for the funding.
Chief Pacheco requested the Board’s permission to advertise for a full-time Executive Assistant position in the office of the Police Department. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to grant permission to Chief Pacheco to advertise for the posted position. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:25pm-Public Hearing – Rt. 44 Auto Gallery Inc. at 1690 Rt. 44. Present was Jose Daio, owner/operator of Rt. 44 Auto Gallery, Inc. Mr. Daio said that he presently has three other locations and have been in business for 22 years in the placeCityNew Bedford area. Mr. Daio stated that the lot would hold approximately 35 cars. Mr. Buckner said the Chief has approved and recommended for licensing. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve a Class 2 License for Rt. 44 Auto Gallery Inc. at 1690 Rt. 44. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy was present and informed all that the Commuter Rail Task Force met last week and offered the Town of Raynham a design study performed by Roger Williams College in RI.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to grant the College permission to conduct an analysis.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:35pm – Public Hearing
Acceptance of Fair Lane. Mr. McCarthy said that the Planning Board has accepted the plans with conditions as follows: Successful review of the as-built plans, thorough cleaning of the catch basins, a partial hold on the deposit to be sure the plantings survive the winter. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the acceptance of addressStreetFair Lane subject to the Planning Boards conditions. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Acceptance of Finch Farm – Mr. McCarthy informed that the Planning Board has accepted the plans with conditions as follows: successful review of the as-built by the Town’s engineer, thorough cleaning of catch basins, a partial hold on the deposit to be sure the plantings survive the winter and a Certificate of Compliance from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the acceptance of Finch Farm subject to the Planning Boards conditions. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Erika Ueberbacher, Conservation Agent, said that the Rt. 138 Committee and Business and Economic Development Committee recommend Karla McRae to the vacant position on the Rt. 138 Committee. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to appoint Karla McRae to the Rt. 138 Committee. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner furnished the Board with plans for the acceptance of alteration of the layout for addressStreetGardiner Street. Board members reviewed the plans. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the alteration of the layout of addressStreetGardiner Street. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to close the Public Hearing. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that correspondence was sent to DEP from the City of CityplaceTaunton informing them of the acceptance on the IMA.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue asked if the draft of Town procedures and policies were acceptable with Mr. Buckner.
Mr. Buckner said that he would recommend option #2 for clothing allowance. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the draft for Town Procedures and Policies with option #2 for clothing allowance. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon stated that the article on the Town Warrant in the amount of $10,000 to destroy the silos at Borden Colony has brought forth a recommendation by Betty Thompson to preserve them. Board members concurred that due to safety concerns the Article was placed on the Warrant, but if the silos could be preserved for the amount of the Article that it might be a better way to proceed.
Mr. McKinnon and Board members discussed the Citizen Petition Article brought forth last week by
Mr. Dupont to increase the number of members of the Board of Selectman from 3 to 5. Mr. Donahue discussed some of the pros and cons of the idea. Mr. Platt was in favor of the increase for the number of members on the Board. Mr. McKinnon was against the proposal. He discussed the possible amendment to the article for the stipend received by each member if the increase would occur.
Correspondence - The Board received from Mrs. Galligan notice of her resignation from the Council on Aging and Housing Authority effective November 30, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept Mrs. Galligan’s resignation with deep regrets. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept applications for the Council on Aging vacant position till November 14, 2006. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Robert Magner, addressStreet25 Michael Road, a request for consideration regarding the vacant position on the Council of Aging. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to forward the request for consideration to the Council on Aging. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from Joseph DeCoste and James Hastings to be appointed as Constables. Mr. Buckner said that Chief Pacheco recommends both Mr. DeCoste and Mr. Hastings. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept Joseph DeCoste and James Hastings as Constables. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from TMLP a request for joint pole relocation, #45 on White Street and #47R on King Phillip Street. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule two Public Hearing on October 30, 2006 at 6:00pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information and a request from Stop & Shop to speak to the Board regarding Question 1 on the State Ballot.
8:57pm – 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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