July 22, 2008 Board of Selectmen
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:01 PM.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the July 8, 2008
meeting. The vote made it unanimous
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding litigation.
Marty Newfield, appointed SRPEDD Representative, was present and informed the Board that SRPEDD has a total of 20 hours available for the Town to use, which could be allocated for the assistance with the drafting of a Master Plan for Borden Colony.
Mr. Newfield also updated the Board on the South Coast Rail. Mr. Newfield said that recently different concepts have been proposed and advised the Board of the two routes which the Committee was looking at. One route would only have two crossings in Raynham and fourteen in Taunton. The route would proceed through the old Whittenton Station. The second route proposed would be constructed under a portion of Rt. 138 and would contain more crossings in Raynham along with a proposed train station at the Raynham/Taunton Dog Track. Mr. Newfield recommended the Board seek mitigation including the following for Raynham: no whistles at crossings; site compatible to community for accessibility to station; sound barriers along the route; road improvements and replication of some wetlands. Mr.
McKinnon motioned to accept the recommendations by Mr. Newfield, Mrs. Smith seconded for discussion. Mr. Pacheco stated that due to some homes along Rt. 138 being close to the tracks, mitigation for homeowners to receive full market value for property should be considered. Mr. Pacheco made the vote unanimous.
With the possibility of the train and casino, Mrs. Smith recommended mitigation be sought for a possible fire station in North Raynham. Mr. Newfield suggested the Board create a list of items to be submitted to the State for possible mitigation.
Mr. McKinnon said that the grounds at Borden Colony were not maintained recently following a horse show. Mr. McKinnon recommended a possible charge for the use of Borden Colony by horse shows. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve a fee charge for the use of Borden Colony for horse shows for the maintenance of the grounds. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith asked if a request could be forwarded to Park & Rec recommending a border be constructed around the area to be used for horse shows. Mrs. Smith also mentioned that the site for the horse shows will be very close to the upcoming Veteran Memorial and that they should be contained within an area.
Mrs. Smith informed all that the Raynham Veteran Memorial Committee will be hosting a BBQ fundraiser on August 10, 2008.
Mrs. Smith spoke of the article in the Boston Globe regarding Chapter 70 reimbursements. Mr. Luciano was present and explained the percentages listed. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the discussion of the formulas and the Board’s concerns at the next Regional School Committee meeting. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that he recently attended a anniversary party at the Raynham Library.
Mr. Pacheco suggested the Board inquire about the buy-out of the old High School. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence to the Regional School Committee asking for an update on the High School buy-out. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco informed all of his office hours this week, Saturday 1-2pm.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding a Fire Department grievance. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to discuss in Executive Session in two weeks. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Raynham Youth Soccer League a request for a parade on September 6, 2008 starting at 11:30am. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to table for two weeks awaiting a response from the Fire and Police Department. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received the Fire Department monthly report.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Rudser a copy of a letter to the ABCC appealing the decision of the Board on July 8, 2008.
Correspondence – The Board received from Comcast a response to questions asked during a recent Joint Meeting. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence to Mr. Ellis asking for information regarding what customers wanted during the meeting. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Highway Department a request to re-allocate funds from the South Main Street Project. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to approve a contract from the Planning Department regarding the implementation of the GIS. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the contract for the implementation of the GIS. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Greater Taunton Medical Corp. a request to join with surrounding communities. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the membership. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a septic permit request for Juniper Hill Drive, Lot 30. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the permit. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days from the following: International Order for Girls, car wash on July 26, 2008; Dance Team-Ashley Pacheco, car wash on August 3, 2008; Taunton High School Volley Ball Team, car wash on August 7, 2008. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the requests for Tag Days as listed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
8:00pm-Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performances of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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