October 30, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 6:07pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John M. Donahue.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the October 24, 2006 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
6:07pm-Public Hearing – TMLP pole locations. Mr. McKinnon said that TMLP/Verizon requested new pole locations for the following: EL36R through EL47R on addressStreetKing Philip Street and a pole relocation for EL29 on addressStreetWhite Street. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for pole relocation for EL29 on addressStreetWhite Street and new pole locations EL36R through EL47R on addressStreetKing Philip Street. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Board members discussed the interviews conducted at the last meeting regarding the awarding of a contract for a Town Auditor. All Board members concurred that they had spoken individually with the Town Accountant and/or Town Treasurer and were informed of their recommendation for the Town Auditor. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to award the Town Auditor’s contract to
R. E. Brown & Company. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue to amend the contract for Town Auditor to one-year at $13,500, pending the acceptance from the firm of R. E. Brown with the Town having the option to pick up years two and three. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Platt said that he attended a meeting in CityplaceBoston with Mr. McCarthy regarding the TIFF for the law firm of Silvia & Quinn.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the article brought forth by citizen’s petition regarding the trash transfer station. He said the Attorney General’s ruling had no effect on the Town’s denial of the proposal.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce a letter regarding a meeting with Mr. McCarthy on Rt. 138. In the letter the Chamber was also recommending bus routes on Rt. 44 and 138. Board members discussed the request. Francis Gay, Director of GATRA, will be invited in to make a presentation.
Correspondence - The Board received the monthly activity log from the Fire Department.
Correspondence – The Board received a thank you from the East Taunton Kempo Karate School for allowing them the opportunity to be a part of a fundraiser in the Town.
6:25pm – 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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