April 10, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:04pm.
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 March 3, 2007 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and recommended Lieutenant Pacheco be appointed to the position of Captain.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to appoint Lieutenant Pacheco to the rank of Captain.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous. The Board congratulated him.
Mr. McKinnon said that the Board received correspondence from the Raynham Historical Society regarding their support for Mrs. Medeiros and the use of her land for farming. Mr. Donahue reviewed the letter received from Attorney Antine, the Article voted upon at the Fall Town Meeting authorizing the land taking for a drainage easement for Leonard Street, and the correspondence from Tighe & Bond regarding three different locations that have been researched. Mr. Donahue said that the research conducted by Tighe & Bond has determined the Medeiros land to be a suitable area that will handle the water drainage. Mr. Donahue motioned to have the Public Hearing regarding the Landing Taking for drainage tabled indefinitely, Mr. Platt seconded for discussion. Mr. Medeiros commented on the water that is
on his farm in the area proposed by Mr. Stolte for the project. Mr. McKinnon informed all that a NO vote on this Public Hearing would issue a cancellation of the Leonard Street Project. Mr. McKinnon suggested Mr. Stolte continue with projects on his agenda rather than wait for a determination on the present land taking for the drainage project. Mr. Platt stated that Attorney Antine has stated in his correspondence that Medeiros should present convincing evidence why the proposed drainage project should not be placed on their property. Mr. McKinnon called for the vote. The vote was unanimous to table the matter indefinitely.
Arthur Medeiros stated that he was present at the testing and witnessed the digging for which clay was found as far down as 12 ft. Ruth Medeiros stated that the protected vegetation on Leonard Street/Walter Drive has not been preserved due to stock piling of road debris. Mr. Medeiros stated that he feels the Leonard Street/Walter Drive area would work better for the project. Rick Smith, Forest Street, asked if the vote tonight by the Board, would limit or restrict Mr. Medeiros for the use of his property. Board members informed him that there would be no restrictions or limitations on the Medeiros’s property. Jean Carter, Courtney Way, asked if residents would be notified of future hearings regarding the Medeiros’s property. Board members said that the scheduling of any Public
Hearing would be announced.
Members of the Finance Committee were present to discuss the proposed budget. Mrs. Smith commented on the outstanding job done by Mr. Buckner and all the Department’s meeting recommendations set forth by Mr. Buckner. Mr. Donahue discussed the three different budgets presented at last night’s Bridgewater/Raynham Regional School District meeting. Mr. Donahue stated that there were two budgets being submitted for the Town Warrant: a requested budget from the School Committee and a recommended budget from the Finance Committee.
All Board members concurred to close the warrant for articles and sign the draft prepared by Mr. Buckner. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to close and sign the warrant. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt stated that the Building/Site Committees were scheduled to come in tonight, but with Mr. Bettencourt in the hospital, it has been postponed.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrators report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to open, as of this date, the Special Town Meeting Warrant and to close it effective May 1, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner said that a Layout Hearing for the acceptance of Terrier Way and Sunflower Drive needed to be scheduled. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a Layout Hearing on May 1, 2007 at 7pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon commented on the Governor’s announcement for the rail and informed all of the funds presently being spent on public transportation by the Town of Raynham.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce a request for a one-day liquor license (beer & wine) at the American Red Cross’s Raynham Office at 275 Route 44. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the one-day liquor license (beer & wine) for the Cranberry Chamber of Commerce to conduct an “After Hours” get together at the American Red Cross’s Raynham Office. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence- Mr. McCarthy forwarded to the Board a request for approval of a TIF Agreement for Electrochem along with an invitation to attend a informational meeting on May 7, 2007 in the McKinnon Meeting Room. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve and sign the proposed TIF Agreement for Electrochem. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Patricia Rogers a letter of consideration for the vacant position as Assistant Dog Officer. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to close the acceptance of applications for the position of Assistant Dog Officer on April 24, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received information from the MMA regarding the State budget.
Correspondence - The Board received an application for a Seasonal Liquor License from Asian Palace. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on April 24, 2007 at 7pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Commonwealth of MA, Office of the Governor regarding Chapter 90 funding for FY08.
Correspondence – The Board received the monthly report of calls from the Fire Department.
Correspondence – The Board received from Teen Challenge a request for Tag Days on May 2 & 3, 2007. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request from Team Challenge for a Tag Day on May 2 & 3, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:31pm – 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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