November 22, 2005 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:00pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the November 15, 2005 meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt informed all that Jeffrey Mann, owner of Raynham Flea Market, would be forwarding his second donation of $7,500 for the Raynham Fire Department Ladder Truck upon confirmation of delivery.
Mr. Donahue stated that Mr. Perry has informed him that many residents have telephoned with questions regarding the Public Hearing for the proposed trash transfer station on Rt. 138. Mr. Donahue read the Public Hearing notice recently advertised in the newspaper.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon stated that the recently appointed Building Committee was approved for six-members. Mr. McKinnon suggested the Committee could ask for a citizen at large at a later date if conflicts occur.
Mr. McKinnon thanked all residents for their support in attending the Town Meeting.
Mr. McKinnon thanked the Board of Assessors for forwarding their tax shift recommendations and asked that the Board review them before adjourning.
Mr. Platt wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He concurred with Mr. McKinnon as to the number of members of the Building Committee and agreed that an increase was possible at a later date if necessary.
Mr. Donahue reminded all that applications were being accepted for an opening on the Capital Planning Committee.
7:15pm – Public Hearing-P & J Management–Peddler’s Loft–Change in Manager, new Officers/Directors and new Stockholders. Attorney Matthew Albanese was present to represent Mr. Cummings and Mr. Gregory re: the proposed changes for Peddler’s Loft. Attorney Albanese stated that Mr. Cummings and Mr. Gregory would each represent a 33 1/3 percent ownership in the business. Mr. Cummings stated that he has fourteen years experience in restaurant business. Mr. McKinnon asked if Mr. Cummings and Mr. Gregory have taken the necessary courses, such as TIP certification. Mr. Cummings said that the he and Mr. Gregory had taken the courses. Mr. Donahue asked if there were to be any renovations to the establishment and was there still going to be live entertainment.
Attorney Albanese said that at this time there were no plans for renovations and that there would still be live entertainment. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the Change in Manager, new Officers/Directors and new Stockholders for Peddler’s Loft. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of resignation from Diana Shearstone from the Economic & Business Development Commission effective November 12, 2005. Mr. Platt motioned and
Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept her resignation with regret. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue said that applications would be accepted for the vacant position.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District a list of employees recently appointed with funds appropriated by Town Meeting in August.
Correspondence - The Board received from Mr. Noyes of Greenman, Pederson, Inc. revisions to drawings for the southeast corner of South Main Street/Richmond Street. Mr. Donahue said that this was in regards to the agreement with the Oldfields two weeks ago.
Mr. McKinnon and Board members reviewed the Board of Assessors recommendations for tax shift for FY2006.
7:50pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session re: litigation
with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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