May 1, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:03pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, John Donahue, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the April 24, 2007 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous. Mr. Pacheco abstained.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to nominate~Mr. Donahue as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to nominate Mr. McKinnon as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded nominated Mr. Pacheco as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. ~The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Donahue thanked Mr. McKinnon for his diligence during the past year to the Board and the Town.
Mr. Newfield, Acting Chairman-Permanent Town Building Committee was present to update the Board on the construction of the new Highway Department garage. Mr. Newfield informed all that the contract has been awarded to Barbato Construction in the amount of $324,940 and that additional funds will be needed in excess of $100,000 for the construction in order for the building to come up to ADA Compliance. Mr. Newfield also said that the striping and one-way signs for the Town Hall would be complete within a short period of time.
Mr. Newfield stated that the Federal Government would be requiring the railroad proposal to do an Environment Impact Study.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Chief Pacheco recommending Sean Gilrein, Brett LeClerc and Anthony Bonaparte as Special Police Officers to the Town of Raynham Police Department. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the appointment of Sean Gilrein, Brett LeClerc and Anthony Bonaparte as Special Police Officers to the Town of Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:14pm – Public Hearing – Asian Palace, Inc., application for Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverage License. Attorney Peter Lim, Boston, MA was present to represent Asian Palace. Attorney Lim informed all that the seasonal Wine & Beer License would be as a compliment to the patrons of the restaurant and that there is no bar at the location. Mr. McKinnon asked if restaurant management has been trained. Attorney Lim stated that they have been TIP Certified in Boston. Mr. McKinnon asked Mr. Buckner about the establishment’s creditability. Mr. Buckner said that the establishment is a new business. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve Asian Palace for a Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverage License. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:18pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:18pm – Public Hearing – Acceptance of Layout for Terrier Way, Sunflower Drive, Finch Farm Roadways (Carol Drive, Ridge Road, Alvin Circle, Finch Road). Mr. Donahue said that the Planning Board had forwarded a letter of recommendation for acceptance with conditions. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the layout of Terrier Way, Sunflower Drive, & the Finch Farm subdivision roadways (Carol Drive, Ridge Road, Alvin Circle, Finch Road) with the Planning Board’s conditions and to add to the Town Meeting Warrant articles for acceptance as Town ways. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:20pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept Articles as printed for inclusion on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 21, 2007. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant as of this date. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s report was reviewed
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward applications received for the vacant position on the Finance Committee to the Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon reminded all of the Town Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2007 at 7pm and the Pre-Town Meeting on May 15th at 7pm at the Middle School.
Mr. McKinnon asked Mr. Buckner to request the presence of the Finance Committee and Capital Planning for the Pre-Town Meeting.
He thanked all the residents for voting on Saturday.
Mr. McKinnon discussed the results of the voting on the non-binding ballot question on the rail. He suggested that the Board appoint an individual to oversee the possibility of mitigation for residents living along the proposed rail route and the protection of the North Raynham Water District’s wells.
Mr. Donahue read Representative Flynn’s letter regarding the proposed commuter rail.
Mr. Pacheco thanked all residents for the vote on Saturday along with the candidates who ran.
Mr. Donahue thanked all Town employees, especially the Town Clerk and Assistant Town Clerk for their help.
Mr. Donahue congratulated Chief Pacheco on a job well down last week during a lock down at the schools.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of resignation from Mr. Platt of the Bristol County Commissioners Advisory Board.
Correspondence - The Board received from Aquaria information regarding the progress of the pipeline construction.
Correspondence – The Board received from Olsen’s Greenhouse a request to continue with the lease of 17 acres of land at Borden Colony. Mr. Buckner said that an RFP process is needed to lease the entire property. Mr. Buckner recommended extending the lease for one year. Board members concurred to forward the request to the Borden Colony Committee and Attorney Antine.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding a Informational Meeting on May 7, 2007 at 6pm at the Town Hall Meeting Room with Electrochem
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding Raynham Local Student Government day winners. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to appoint Mr. Pacheco as designee for the Board of Selectmen for Student Government Day. The vote made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of resignation from Joseph Pacheco of the Business & Economic Development Committee and the Rt. 138 liaison for the Sub-Committee and the Capital Planning Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept with regret Mr. Pacheco’s resignation. The vote was 2-0 with Mr. Pacheco abstaining.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding a meeting with the Rt. 138 Zoning Study Sub-Committee at the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School on May 9, 2007.
Correspondence - The Board received from Jim Ross an update on Clean-Up Day in Raynham. Mr. Ross said that a nest of Peking ducks containing 20 eggs was found near Johnson Pond. Mr. Ross suggested a by-law be drafted regarding the release of any domestic animal into the wild. Board members concurred to refer to the Board of Health.
Correspondence – The Board received a thank you note from Carolyn Plante on Leonard Street addressed to Chief Pacheco for his assistance in the installation of a yield sign at the intersection of Leonard and Church Street. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward the correspondence to Chief Pacheco. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Carla McRae a request to be considered as Chairperson to the Rt. 138 Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept letters of interest for the vacant position on the Rt. 138 Committee through May 15, 2007. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Jim Ross and Richard Bentley, a request for consideration for the vacant position on the Finance Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to refer the letters of interest to the Finance Committee and to close as of this date letters of acceptance. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, candy bar sale at Wal Mart on May 20 & 24, 2007 and READS Collaboration, car wash on
June 24, 2007. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the listed Tag Days with notification to the Water District. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:20pm – Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, Executive Session re: Litigation, with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna,
Recording Secretary
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