April 1, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:03pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of March 25, 2008 meeting
as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed all that Officer Beatrice last night conducted an arrest at Wal Mart and was commended for his outstanding performance. Chief Pacheco said that Special Police Officer Russell Berry has left the Department and recommended James Wilder of 91 Carl Road be appointed to the vacant position. Mr. Donahue read letters of recommendations from Sgt. James Hastings and Chief Pacheco regarding the appointment of James Wilder. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint James Wilder as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Rod Palmer, Building Commissioner, was present and said that the Department of Public Safety recently issued regulations on the Trench Safety Law. He stated that each Town would need to appoint Department(s) by January 1, 2009 to oversee the requirements and said that a fee amount will need to be established for the permit. Mr. Palmer suggested contacting Attorney Antine for his recommendations. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded requesting Town Departments work toward the new Trench Law requirements. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Palmer suggested that any resident proposing to install a pool contact the Building Department for an update of the new safety regulations for pool installation. He informed the Board that he has been working closely with the contractors of the Town Hall to resolve all pending any issues.
Mrs. Smith, Finance Committee, was present and said that all the Town Department budgets are in and accounted for.
Mr. Bettencourt was present and requested the Board’s approval of the Highway Department garage contract. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the contract for the Highway Department garage to CJM Contracting Services, Inc. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Bettencourt also said that an architect/engineer had been hired to design the opening within an existing wall at the Fire Department as requested by the Building Department.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Janice Boucher as Town Accountant pending contract negotiations. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Wayne F. Bulger of Taunton as Constable. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Matt Piscatelli, Olson Greenhouse, was present to discuss the RFP submitted for Borden Colony. Erika Ueberbacher, Conservation Agent, was present and said that the Borden Colony Committee’s next meeting was scheduled for April 14, 2008 at 5pm to discuss the RFP. Agent informed that the Conservation Commission did not receive the addendum to the RFP until March 31, 2008 and the Commission next meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2008. Mr. Donahue stated that the past relationship of Olson Greenhouse and the Town has been a good one and that the non-price proposal may have a few items that the Borden Colony Advisory Committee will need to be comfortable with prior to approving.
Mr. McKinnon stated that he would like to have a vote on April 15, 2008 following the Borden Colony Advisory Committee meeting on April 14th. Mr. McKinnon reminded all that the land was given to the Town by the State for agricultural use. Agent informed that the Borden Colony Committee previously had difficulties with members attending, but with the Board of Selectmen recent appointment to the Committee, members will be able to discuss the proposal. Mr. Piscatelli said that the proposal contains only items for which he has previously discussed with individuals at the state level and the he would like to farm the land profitably. Mr. Donahue stated that he was not sure if the RFP could contain anything recreational and suggested approving the proposed agreement without corn maze or
hayrides. The Agent informed that corn mazes and hayrides are actually agritourism. Mr. Donahue stated that there was never a consideration for agritourism in the past because no one has proposed the use. Mr. Donahue suggested that the first year of the proposal be approved for planting purposes. Mr. Pacheco stated that the Police Department would need to coordinate with activities such as corn mazes and hay rides due to traffic and parking issues at Borden Colony. Mr. McRae, Conservation Commissioner, was present and recommended the proposal be forwarded to Town Counsel to review for possible liability issues. Mr. Piscatelli inquired about the existing pile on the property from the previous tenants. The Agent informed that the Highway Department possibly had a source to remove the pile from the property. The Agent also stated that there is open drainage on the fields, which could cause an issue. Mr. Donahue requested Mr. Buckner
correspond with the Highway Department regarding the removal of the existing pile at Borden Colony.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule a joint meeting with the Finance Committee on April 8, 2008 at 6pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Luciano and Mr. Donohue were present from the Bridgewater/Raynham School Committee and informed all of the recent passing of Don DeLutis. Members of the Board along with Mr. Luciano and Mr. Donohue remembered Mr. DeLutis and the many years he had served the District.
Mr. McKinnon asked that since the polls will be closing at 2pm on Election Day, if the uncontested results could be release by 3pm. Mr. Donahue said he was informed that the results would be published at 8pm on Election Day.
Mr. Pacheco requested the Board forward their comments during the comment period for the Wampanoag Tribe Casino. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the Board’s comments regarding the Wampanoag Tribe Casino. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco said that he recently had inquiries regarding the brick sale for the Veterans Memorial.
Mr. Buckner said that 178 bricks had been sold to date.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the Bridgewater/Raynham Local Student Government Day on May 2, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to appoint
Mr. Pacheco as the representative from the Board of Selectmen. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco accepted.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission information regarding guidelines for extension of premises to patio and outdoor areas.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Department of Revenue stating that the Town will receive $36,683 from the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Fund for FY08.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Conservation Commission an update on the completion of the wall at Johnson’s Pond.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Alfred Sylvia, Dog Officer, for an increase in fees for spayed/neutered dog licenses from $5 to $10. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request for an increase in license fees from $5 to $10. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Senator Flynn a response from a letter regarding the Board’s comments on the proposed changes to the Opening Meeting Law.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Department of Transportation information regarding the MA Spring Sweeping, which will begin on or about March 31, 2008. Board Members concurred to forward it to Mr. Stolte.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the Rabies Clinic on April 5, 2008 between 12-2pm behind the Fire Station.
8:20pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made
it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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