Selectmens Minutes 02/05/2019
Board of Selectmen February 5, 2019
In the absence of Chairman Marie Smith, Vice Chairman Joseph Pacheco called the open meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room at Veterans’ Memorial Town Hall, 558 South Main Street, with Selectman Patricia Riley in attendance in addition to Mr. Pacheco.
Ms. Riley led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and Mr. Pacheco reminded everyone that the meeting is being recorded live by RayCAM. He noted that the Board did not hold an Executive Session this evening.
Acceptance of the Minutes
Ms. Riley made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 22nd meeting as printed and Mr. Pacheco seconded. It was so voted.
Department Heads
Mr. Ed Buckley, Highway Superintendent, was present to give his monthly report. So far this year, Raynham has had two plowing events and five salting events and Raynham has received 8.5” of snow. The Department has used 475 tons of salt. For the most recent event, where there was a flash freeze, the crews were working for the entire event. The department has spent in the vicinity of $100,000 for the snow and ice budget. He is working on the permitting and final design of the new salt shed in order to be ready to go out to bid in the early spring. The Solar Project is still ongoing. They are doing some electrical work. The Board thanked him and his department for all their hard work.
Appointments
The Board discussed the appointments of two new Police Officers. Ms. Riley made a motion on the recommendation of the Police Chief, to appoint Amanda Wong and Jared Turkington, both of Raynham, as full time, permanent Police Officers. Mr. Pacheco seconded. It was so voted.
Town Administrator’s Report
In the absence of Mr. Flaherty, Mr. Pacheco, as acting Chairman, reviewed the Town Administrator’s Report.
Regarding the RFQ for the Owner’s Project Manager for the Raynham Fire Station project, the Town is moving forward with Pomroy Associates and they will begin the bidding process for obtaining a designer for the project.
Regarding the Town Hall entranceway. phase one begins this week, and there will be a walk-through by the architect with measurements for a diagrammatic rendering of options. The project is being done to alleviate the flooding issue.
The South School HVAC repair work is almost complete, and the basement will be evaluated by the Building Inspector and Mr. Flaherty when done.
The Town budgets for FY2020 have been requested by Mr. Alegi and the Finance Committee for review. The submittal deadline is February 11th.
The Raynham Historical Commission may have two new members. The Council on Aging needs two Associate Members. The Raynham Food Basket has two women who will share the responsibility of Director.
The next Selectmen’s Meeting with be February 5th at 7:00 p.m.
The next SRSG Meeting will be held on February 12th at 9:30 a.m. in Mansfield.
The next SMHG Meeting will be held on March 13th at 9:00 a.m. in Seekonk.
The next Department Head meeting will be February 21st at 9:30 a.m.
Selectmen’s Report
Ms. Riley reported that all is quiet with residents still celebrating the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory.
Mr. Pacheco said that there will be a Senior Resource Fair to be held in April in the North Attleboro High School.
Correspondence
Correspondence was received from American Mobile Homes regarding a temporary mobile home for a family at 74 Macy Street, who recently suffered a house fire. Ms. Riley made a motion to approve and Mr. Pacheco seconded. It was so voted.
Correspondence was received from the TMLP for a Joint Petition for a new pole location on Gardner Street. Ms. Riley made a motion to set a hearing for next week and Mr. Pacheco seconded. It was so voted.
A letter of interest was received from Jeff Kelleher, who stated that he heard of a vacancy on the Sewer Commission due to the resignation of Mr. Edward Roster. Mr. Pacheco said that, “As of right now, I’m not aware of an official vacancy, so I suggest the matter be taken under advisement. Ms. Riley made a motion that it be taken under advisement and Mr. Pacheco seconded. It was so voted.
A Tag Day requested was received from Cheer Factor All Stars for July 19th, 20th and 21st and those dates are available. Ms. Riley made a motion to approve and Mr. Pacheco seconded. It was so voted.
Correspondence was received from Katherine Maloney at Comcast stating that “Pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 166A, Section 10, Comcast is pleased to provide a copy of its Form 500 for 2018. The Form 500 contains information on customer video service-related issues in your community and how Comcast responded.”
Adjournment
At 7:10 p.m., Ms. Riley motioned, and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing of Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards. It was so voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Murphy
Recording Secretary