June 26, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:05 pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the June 14, 2007 meeting as printed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Litigation.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed the Board that the Department has applied for a
Grant, which would expand the intelligence system through Raynham and Taunton and other surrounding cities. Chief Pacheco stated that there has been a series of larcenies in the area of Elm Street, Hickory Drive and Overlook Drive. Chief Pacheco stated that the Department’s presence in the area has helped especially with the K-9 Unit. Chief Pacheco stated that two individuals have been apprehended in Easton under similar circumstances.
Peter King was present and introduced three Eagle Scouts who on June 7, 2007 received the Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
Joe Bettencourt was present and updated the Board on the completion of the Highway Department garage construction, which should complete in approximately three (3) weeks. He informed them of the insurance figure agreed upon to repair the recent water damage to the Town Hall: $51,500; and he stated that the figure does not include the replacement of equipment.
On another matter, Mr. Bettencourt discussed the literature he received in the mail regarding the override vote on Saturday.
7:26pm-Public Hearing – Applebee’s, Change of Manager
Present for Applebee’s were Barry Gerstein and Erika Madden. Mr. Gerstein informed that
Mrs. Madden has been a manager with Applebee’s for 10 years and presently resided in Taunton.
Mr. Pacheco asked if there would be any other change in the business. Mrs. Madden informed there would be no other change. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the change
of manager for Applebee’s. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
The Annual List of Appointments was reviewed by the Board. Mr. Donahue said that there would be additions as follows: Assistant Veteran Agent-John Montagano, Animal Control Officer-Fred Sylvia, and Veteran Agent-Mr. Buckner. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve, as printed, the list of Annual Appointments with the above listed additions. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Lorraine Custer was present to ask for the Board’s assistance in a personal matter with her mother who resides in Life Care of Raynham. Mr. Donahue advised that it is a personal matter and without the second party being present, the Board did not feel comfortable in discussing the issue.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue read a recommendation from the Council of Aging on the appointment Lynda Chuckran to the Council. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Lynda Chuckran to the Council on Aging. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
The Board received a resignation letter from Bruce Benoit, Finance Committee, effective June 30, 2007. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept with regret and to forward a letter of thanks to Mr. Benoit. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon reminded all of the times to vote on Saturday, 10am-8pm and urged all to vote.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Antine a recommendation on the lease agreement with Apple D’Or. Attorney Antine advised that both parties have agreed to terminate the lease agreement. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the termination of the lease with Apple D’Or. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from David Rush, former Selectmen from Plymouth, a package of correspondence forwarded to the Governor regarding a proposed Casino and the effect on Southeastern MA.
Correspondence – The Board received from SPREDD information regarding the election of MPO’s. SPREDD informed that the current members were Michael McCue of Mansfield; Robert Carney of Dartmouth; Eleanor Gagnor of Somerset; and Jonathan Henry of Marion. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint the existing members. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from MA Highway Department of Agriculture information regarding the yearly operational plan.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Mr. McCarthy regarding the Lakeshore Development Review on traffic and the impact on Raynham. Mr. McCarthy requested engineering services for the Review to go forward with the cost to be covered by an existing account. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve Mr. McCarthy’s request for the Lakeshore Development Review and sign the contract. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding Regional Health Insurance through the state GIC Program.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for opening day parade of the Raynham Youth Soccer League on September 8, 2007. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve pending coordination with Raynham Police and Fire Department. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from SPREDD information regarding their next meeting on
June 27, 2007.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Jack Connor, Jr. for the Rodman Ride for Kids on September 29, 2007. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request for the Rodman Ride for Kids on September 29, 2007. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Homes & Rights for Animals on October 19, November 9 & 10, 2007; Bristol Plymouth Cheerleader Squad-car wash on August 19, 2007; Taunton High School Foreign Language-car wash on July 7 & August 12, 2007; Boy Scouts, Troop 79-popcorn sale on October 20 & 21 and November 3 & 4, 2007; Fraternity car wash on July 21, 2007.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the tag days as listed pending the approval from the water district. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Steve Donohue was present and informed that at the last School Committee meeting on June 20, 2007, the Committee voted unanimous to re-adopt Budget #1. He informed all of the reduction in staff along with a shorter day for students if Budget #2 would be adopted. Mr. Bettencourt was present and asked if the shorter day for students would be within the state requirements. Mr. Donohue stated that the shorter day would be at the minimum number of hours required. Mr. John Donahue discussed the possibility of a joint district meeting to discuss the impact. Mr. McKinnon asked if a figure has been calculated for the possible unemployment of the layoffs. Mr. Donohue stated that that cost would be approximately $50,000 per month. Mr. Pacheco stated that Raynham does need the YES vote on
Saturday. Mr. Donohue said that the existing High School official close date is July 1, 2007 and the plan is to restore the building with a re-open date for the fiscal school year of 2008-2009 as Bridgewater’s new Middle School. He thanked the Board and the Finance Committee for their undivided support on the matter.
8:48pm-Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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