December 12, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:06pm.
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 December 5, 2006 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Senator Pacheco presented Kathleen Roberts and Mickey Englund a Resolution from the Massachusetts Senate, congratulating the Town of Raynham on its 275th Anniversary. Senator Pacheco congratulated the entire Committee for their outstanding work in every event.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
The Board received correspondence from Attorney Antine advising on a recent request to waive permit fees for a building project at the First Congregational Church. Attorney Antine advised that the Town could possibly violate statues if the request to waive permit fees were approved and the Board did not similarly waive fees for other religious organizations. Board members discussed the advice from Attorney Antine and for all non-profit organizations. The Board had voted 2-1 several weeks ago to waive the fees if legally permissible and the Board agreed to let that motion stand.
Mr. Platt wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Correspondence - The Board received from Mr. Stolte information pertaining to a $25,000 technical assistance grant for the composting of yard and food waste. Mr. Stolte is recommending Tighe & Bond to write the Request for Proposals. Mr Platt had some reservations and wished to table the matter for a week in order to consult with Mr. Platt and Mr. Perry.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a septic repair waiver from Theresa Markham at 69 River Street. Mr. Perry recommended approving the waivers. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for a septic repair waiver at 69 River Street. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence –Raynham Corp. sent the Board a request for renewal of its gravel removal permit at its Gardiner Street facility. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a public hearing on January 2, 2006. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Division of Local Services preliminary approval of the Town’s reevaluation program for all classes of property for FY07.
Correspondence - The Board received from Mr. & Mrs. Carey, 55 New Carver Street, the signed Perpetual Drainage Easement/Trustee Certificate for the portion of their land donated to the Town. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the permanent drainage easement as a gift. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a resignation notice from Robert E. Karolides, Police Department Communications Clerk. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept with regret Mr. Karolides resignation. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a recommendation from Mr. Stolte that a contract be awarded to NES Traffic Safety of Avon, MA for traffic line painting. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the award of a contract for traffic line painting to NES Traffic Safety of Avon, MA. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:46pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session re: Collective Bargaining with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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