October 16, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:04pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to amend the minutes of the October 9, 2007 meeting as follows: remove the word “final” in paragraph two to read: Mr. Pacheco said the meeting of the Regional Task Force on Casinos met last week with Senator Pacheco addressing the group. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue welcomed Junior GS Troop 436 to the meeting. The Troop was attending the meeting as part of their Community Service Badge.
Mr. Bettencourt was present and informed all that he had visited the Fire Department and met with two of the Department members. Mr. Bettencourt stated that the topic of discussion was the rehab of the station. The items discussed were as follows: bathroom in the living quarters to be updated, construction of a doorway to the adjacent building (Police Department), de-contamination room, construction of a new kitchen and the demolition of the old kitchen to be transformed into a recreation area. Mr. Bettencourt said that the cost of the project would be between $65,000-70,000 and suggested an article be placed on the Warrant, as previously discussed, in the amount of $75,000. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to place an article on the Town Warrant for the renovation of the Fire
Department in the amount of $75,000.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Bettencourt updated all on the construction for the Highway Department garage.
7:29pm – G. Lopes Construction, Broadway. Mr. Perry informed all that the required reports regarding dust/noise have been forwarded to the Board of Health from Green Seal Environmental.
Shephard S. Johnson, Attorney for G. Lopes Construction and Gilbert Lopes, Jr., owner, were present. Attorney Johnson said that a meeting with residents from Reagan Circle had taken place on September 15, 2007. He said that Lopes Construction has performed the following in response to the meeting: a water truck on site 24/7; installation of noise barriers on the equipment in regards to an alarm on the vehicles; agreement that the second tier berm stockpiles will be hydroseeded when complete and in not in use; employees informed of all concerns; agreement to limit hours of operations; and a wetland area located near Prospect Street was cleaned of debris.
Green Seal Environmental stated that there were four visits to the site (8/28, 29, 30 and 9/20/2007) where tests were performed regarding dust/noise. Mr. Donahue stated that the residents previously had concerns regarding black dust. Mr. Lopes said that on the morning of the meeting, September 15, 2007, he had walked along the portion of the property near the homes of the residents and did not notice any dust lying on items such as roofs of sheds, leaves or even on an unregistered car in a resident’s yard. Mr. Pacheco asked if it was normal practice to collect test results for 20-minute intervals as stated on page 11 of the report. The representative from Green Seal Environmental confirmed that it was. Mr. Pacheco read the guidelines provided in the report on page 14 from Green Seal
Environmental and asked if they would be followed by the Lopes Construction to minimize impact.
Mr. Lopes concurred that the guidelines would be followed. Mr. Pacheco questioned the hours of operations on Sunday. Mr. Lopes informed the Board that his company is not open at all on Sundays. Green Seal Environmental mentioned the possibility of surrounding companies in the area who may have rubbish removed during the early morning hours. Mrs. Ciliberto, a resident of Reagan Circle, was present and stated she attended the meeting on September 15, 2007 and has noticed less black dirt. She thought that if the recommendations were followed everyone would be happy. Mr. Donahue asked Mr. Lopes for an approximate figure spent to resolve the concerns. Mr. Lopes estimated $20-25,000, but possibly more. Mr. Perry commented that the operations of Lopes Construction must have consistency. Board members
thanked Mr. Lopes for his participation and handling of the issues.
8:02pm - Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to close the hearing. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
The Board received a letter of recommendation from the Raynham Animal Control Officer for Adam Perry, 433 Robinson Street to be appointed as the new Assistant Dog Officer for the Town of Raynham. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Adam Perry as the Assistant Animal Control Officer. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint a Town Accountant Search Committee, as previously comprised. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Those on the Committee will be contacted and asked to serve or appoint a designee.
The Finance Committee was present for discussion on the final warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting. Mr. Donahue said that the Board had unanimously voted to accept an article for renovations of the Fire Department in the amount of $75,000. Discussion followed. Chairman Marie Smith said that the Finance Committee will have recommendations at the Town Meeting.
Mr. Donahue informed that an Agreement in Principal has been made with Aquaria. He said that the street opening permits had been separated into two components and that a street opening permit had been issued for Elm Street West and a portion of King Phillip Street. Mr. Donahue stated that one-half of the cash component in the mitigation agreement had been forwarded to the Town in the amount of $200,000.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the printed Town Warrant with the addition of the article for renovations of the Fire Department. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to close the Town Warrant for any new articles as of this date. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon requested from the Comcast two copies of the Board of Selectmen’s October 9, 2007 recorded meeting, one for the Sullivan Family and one for the Raynham’s Historical Commission.
Mr. Pacheco informed that the Regional Task Force on Casinos next meeting will be October 17, 2007, 7pm at the Lakeville Library. He discussed the summary of Governor’s Casino Bill
Mr. Donahue stated that questions have been raised regarding orange stakes on Elm Street. He said that the stakes are the outer edge of the road’s right of way. He said that Mr. McCarthy has been working on a proposal for a grant in which it would allow a sidewalk/bike path along Elm Street.
Correspondence – The Board received a list of bids for a 3-yr. contract for road salt.
Mr. Stolte recommended the contract be awarded to American Rock Salt, Mt. Morris, NY. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to award the contract for Sodium Chloride to American Rock Salt for the amounts as listed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Penny Sawyer, 15 Quequechan Circle a request for assistance for the construction of a crosswalk on Quequechan Circle and N. Main Street. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward the request to Mr. Stolte. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence –The Board received from the Taunton River Watershed Study a list of their upcoming meetings.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of an informational letter from Aquaria, which will be delivered to affected residents by the company, regarding the construction of the pipeline in Raynham.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding a Flu Clinic on November 13, 2007 at the Raynham Senior Center between 9-11am.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding an insurance settlement in the amount of $6,000 for the March 2005 incident involving a police officer.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation to the Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School Open House on October 20, 2007.
8:45pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, Executive Session re: Contractual Negotiations,
with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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