January 2, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:02pm.
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 19, 2006 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
The Board received from Conservation Commission a recommendation for appointment of William Smith to the vacant position on the Commission. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to appoint William Smith to the Conservation Commission. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
The Board received a recommendation from the Chairman of the Borden Colony Committee for an additional member to the Committee. The Committee recommended Shelia Coelho.
Mr. McKinnon said he had received a call from Paul Dooley of Lester Road who expressed an interest in the Conservation Commission. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to forward the name of Mr. Dooley to the Conservation Commission. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to close the window for applications for the Conservation Commission on January 16, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
The Board received correspondence from Attorney Antine on the requested assistance on the Town’s funding a position for a RAVE volunteer coordinator and rescinding the vote of Article 31 of the October 30, 2006 Town Meeting. Mr. McKinnon said that Attorney Antine had completed extensive research and found that the position of a RAVE Coordinator would be funded under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools; therefore funding such a private organization by the Town would not constitute any illegal acts. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to place the article written by Town Counsel on the Special Town Meeting warrant to rescind the vote of Article 31 of the October 30, 2006 Town Meeting and to gift to the RAVE organization funds to hire a RAVE Coordinator. Mr. McKinnon made it
unanimous.
Pat Riley was present and thanked the Board and Attorney Antine for their assistance.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to close the Warrant for any articles effective January 9, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to reschedule the Town Meeting from January 22, 2007 to January 29, 2007 at the Raynham Middle School, 7pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:20pm-Public Hearing – Renewal of Gravel Removal Permit for Raynham Corp. (Susi). Present was David Wluka of 2 E. Chestnut Street, Sharon, MA. Mr. Wluka informed the Board that a Bond was presented to Mr. Buckner. Mr. Donahue asked what the long-term use of the properly was to be. Mr. Wluka stated that the property is being brought up to proper grade for possible industrial use in the future. Mr. Platt asked for the hours of operation due to noise being heard during 3:30 to 4:30am. Mr. Wluka informed him that he would inquire of the operating hours and would inform Mr. Buckner in the morning. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the renewal of gravel removal permit for Raynham Corp. (Susi). Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt requested Mr. Buckner contact Aquaria regarding a presentation and for negotiation of an agreement. Discussion followed regarding Taunton’s agreement with Aquaria.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed. He said the Fire Chief had informed him that Dan Machado and Bruce Silva had retired from the Fire Department as of December 31, 2006.
Board members thanked Dan Machado and Bruce Silva for their dedication over the years and wished them luck in their retirement.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Sewer Department a request for an article to be placed on the Town Warrant for the transfer of $91,000 for FY07 payment for infiltration/inflow contribution accordance with the agreement for wastewater treatment between the City of Taunton and the Town of Raynham dated October 2006. Board members concurred to take under advisement for one week.
Correspondence - The Board received a request for a transfer of a Wine & Malt Beverage Innholders License for the Courtyard by Marriott at 37 Paramount Drive. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to schedule a Public Hearing for January 16, 2007 at 7:15pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Stolte a recommendation to award a contract to Barbato Construction for the extension of the Highway Department garage in the amount of $324,940. He said that some ADA work that will be required in the current building by the Building Commissioner that was outside the scope of the contract. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to authorize Mr. Stolte to enter into contract with Barbato Construction for the extension of the Highway Department garage in the amount of $324,940. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence –The Board received from the Highway Department a contract for signatures on the previously approved acceptance of a grant for a yard and food waste compost site in Raynham.
7:43pm – 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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