August 19, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:12pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding contracts.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the August 5, 2008
meeting. The vote made it unanimous
Chief Andrews was present and gave the Board his last monthly Fire Department Report.
Members of the Fire Department along with members of the Andrews family were present to thank the Chief for his dedication and service to the Town over the past 30 years. Mr. McKinnon along with Mrs. Smith and Mr. Pacheco thanked the Chief for the devotion he has given to the Town and congratulated him on his many achievements. Erika Ueberbacher, Conservation Agent, was present and thanked the Chief for his support and input on many occasions. Mr. Stolte spoke highly of the Chief and said it was a pleasure to work with him. Mr. Buckner also thanked him for his many years of service to the Town and wished him good luck on his retirement.
7:25pm - Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded for a brief recess. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:31pm – Mr. Pacheco called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen back to order.
7:31pm – Public Hearing – Metro Kia, Class 1 Auto Dealer’s License. Attorney Daniel Vieira was present to represent the owners of Metro Kia. Attorney Vieira stated that the facility located on Rt. 44 would house Ford, Mazda and Kia vehicles. Jack Pillsbury was present and said that the Metro dealership has been a good neighbor and was in favor of the expansion. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for a Class 1 Auto Dealer’s License for MAG Motors II, d/b/a/ Metro Kia at 1649-51 Route 44. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy, Town Planner, was present and thanked the Board and the Town for allowing him to serve as Town Planner for the past twelve years. Mr. Pacheco read Mr. McCarthy’s resignation letter effective September 3, 2008. Mrs. Smith wished Mr. McCarthy the best of luck and thanked him for the great job he has performed. Mr. McKinnon also wished Mr. McCarthy luck and thanked him for his many years of service. Mr. Pacheco thanked Mr. McCarthy especially for his assistance with the Rt. 138 Committee.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept with regret Mr. McCarthy’s letter of resignation. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Palmer, Building Inspector, was present and thanked the entire Town for allowing him to serve in the Town for the past eight years. Mr. Pacheco read Mr. Palmer’s resignation letter effective the week of September 4, 2008. Board members thanked Mr. Palmer for the many years of service and wished him luck. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept with regret Mr. Palmer’s letter of resignation. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte, Highway Department, was present and asked for the Board’s approval to renew a 3rd year contract for street painting. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for the 3rd contract renewal of street painting. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte requested the Board’s approval to award a contract to Tighe and Bond for design work in the amount of $80,000 for the Thrasher Street Project to widen the road. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request to award a contract to Tighe and Bond for design work for the Thrasher Street Project. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte requested the Board’s approval of a contract for survey work in the amount of $20,000 for the Thrasher Street Project. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the contract for survey work in the amount of $20,000 for the Thrasher Street Project. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte requested the Board’s approval of Addendum #6 for GPI contract in the amount of $6,500 for Traffic Signal Design. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Addendum #6 for GPI in the amount of $6,500 for Traffic Signal Design. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte requested the Board’s approval of Addendum #2 for the Main Street Project in the amount $13,700 for all remaining issues. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Addendum #2 for the Main Street Project in the amount of $13,700. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte requested the Board’s approval to award a contract to Alpha Survey for survey work on bounds along North Main Street in the amount of $20,000. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the award of a contract to Alpha Survey for bounds along North Main Street. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte asked the Board’s approval to request from Mass Highway that the funds come from Chapter 90. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Mr. Stolte’s request. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon questioned the current revenue from Waste Management. Mr. Stolte explained that the revenues are generated based on the amount of tonnage processed per day and currently there are two surrounding facilities that are accepting tonnage along with Waste Management in Raynham.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon informed that he recently toured the new Electrochem facility and looks forward to the operations up and running.
Mr. McKinnon said he met recently with the State regarding the Municipal Revenue Growth Factor to discuss the figures assessed to Raynham. Mr. McKinnon informed all of totals Raynham is required to distribute per years. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to request the School Committee to form a Study Committee to discuss and analyze the de-regionalization of Grades K-8. Mr.. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon requested that during the Study Committee process, the District Administration offices at LaLiberte School not be renovated for the present.
Mrs. Smith said that she attended the recent ground breaking of the new facility for Johnson & Johnson/ Depuy.
Mr. Pacheco said he spoke to Mr. Donahue and discussed the potential buy-out of the old High School. He also advised that the next Bristol County Advisory Committee Meeting would be on Thursday.
Mrs. Smith thanked The Call for an outstanding article on the BBQ fundraiser for the Raynham Veterans Memorial.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Lions Club a request for a one-day liquor license for different events on the following dates: September 13, October 19, November 1, November 15, 2008 and January 16, February 1, February 13, March 5, March 27, April 19 and May 2, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the listed dates. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board receive from the Southeastern Mass Commuter Rail Task Force a request to appoint a representative to serve on the Committee on the Board’s behalf. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to reappoint Marty Newfield to serve as the representative from the Board. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Mr. McCarthy regarding the Taunton River oxbow property open space for recreation in the amount of $2,500. Mr. Buckner informed that the funds are available from a previous article marked for Open Space. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the funds for the Taunton River oxbow open space in the amount of $2,500. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Boys Scout Troop 4, popcorn sale on November 8, John Montagano on November 15 & 16 and Alzheimer Association on August 21 and September 18. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the Tag Days as listed.
Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
8:37pm – Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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