Date: October 28, 2008
Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM.
Present were Joseph R. Pacheco, Marie Smith and Donald L. McKinnon.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
Highway Superintendent Roger Stolte and Lisa Sherman of CDM were present to discuss the issue of sidewalks on Elm St. East. Mr. Stolte said the main issue was money. The residents, after two workshops held at the Senior Center, had decided on sidewalks with a widening of the road to accommodate a bike lane. Ms. Sherman said the cost of engineering the permitting was $300,000 which could be paid from Chapter 90 funds. Mr. Stolte said roughly $50,000 remained from the developers contribution. Ms. Sherman said that they had consulted with SRPEDD who felt the construction part of the project would be eligible for enhancement money from the State. Mr. Pacheco said because of the fiscal crisis, the Governor may cut Chapter 90 funds if the situation worsens. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. McKinnon seconded to put the project on hold indefinitely. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence: Mr. Pacheco read a request from Lawrence Cabeceiras, 217 Elm St. West, to be reappointed as a Constable in the Town of Raynham. Mr. McKinnon moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to reappoint Mr. Cabeceiras a Constable for one year. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to allow the Greater Taunton Charitable Organization to hold a “Stuff the Bus” Fund Drive at Market Basket on November 22 and 23, 2008. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco read a letter from Maura Leddy, 106 Overlook Drive, resigning from the Mobile Home Rent Control Board. Mr. McKinnon moved and Mrs. Smith second to accept Mrs. Leddy’s resignation with regret. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco read a letter from Comcast announcing some price increases for 2009.
Mr. McKinnon moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to sign the bills and warrant with no business to follow. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted
Randall A. Buckner
Town Administrator
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