February 14, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the February 7, 2006
Meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board held a meeting at 6pm with the Library Trustees.
Joe Pacheco was present and thanked Board Members for attending the Awards night.
Chief Pacheco was present and updated the Board with the Department’s involvement in the recent snowstorm. He informed them that the consumption of gas used by the Department during the past year had declined significantly.
Mr. Donahue read a letter from The Learning Loft requesting the following: a school signs on Elm Street E. in the location of the school; speed signs reduced from 35mph to 30mph; and the installation of sidewalks. Chief Pacheco stated that he would look into the matter regarding school signs and the zoning by-laws.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
7:15pm – Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverage License for Edgewood Club. Ms. Sharon Niles was presented and requested the Board’s approval of a Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverage License for a fundraiser, Tiki Nite, on July 14, 2006 with a rain date to be July 15, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and
Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverage License for the Edgewood Club on July 14, 2006 with a rain date to be July 15, 2006. The vote was two in favor and none opposed. Mr. Donahue abstained from the vote.
Ms. Niles requested the Board’s approval of a Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverage License for a Wine Tasting Nite on July 28, 2006 with a rain date to be July 29, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverage License for the Edgewood Club on July 28, 2006 with a rain date to be July 29, 2006. The vote was two in favor and none opposed. Mr. Donahue abstained from the vote.
7:16pm - Mr. Donahue called to order a Public Hearing for Class I Auto Dealer’s License at 1440 Rt. 44 for Jimmy’s Suzuki of Raynham, Inc. Attorney Vieira was present and informed the Board that the owner would be the same except for the exchange of dealerships from Lincoln-Mercury to Suzuki. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a Class I Auto Dealer’s License at 1440 Rt. 44 for Jimmy’s Suzuki of Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue called to order a Public Hearing at 7:19pm for the acceptance of layout of Everett Drive as a Town way. Mr. Donahue read a letter from the Planning Board that said it was recommending approval of the layout of Everett. Mr. Buckner informed the Board that the as-built plans were available and part of the record. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the layout of Everett Drive. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Kevin Leverone, P. E., explained to the Board the intentions of C. K. Smith, Inc. Mr. Leverone explained that all underground tanks and piping would be replaced and that the tanks would be two
8,000-gallon tanks. He said that the new pumps would be self-service. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the renovations of upgrading all underground tanks and piping for United Gas at 593 Broadway. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Mr. McKinnon asked that the Sealer of Weights and Measurements be notified of the change.
Correspondence - The Board received from Atty. John D. Ryder a request for a zoning change to the Agape Chapel property from a part residential/part business use to all business use. Mr. Donahue said that a petition with 11 signatures was submitted but had not been verified by the Town Clerk. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the petition to the Town Clerk for verification of signatures. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the petition to the Planning Board for public hearing after verification by the Town Clerk. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Don Feinstein of the Finance Committee his resignation notice. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the resignation. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Mr. Donahue announced the acceptance of applications for the vacant position on the Finance Committee through February 28, 2006.
Correspondence – The Board received from SRPEDD a notice of their next meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2006.
Correspondence - The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Girl Scouts Troop 433 of Norton for March 4, 2006; West Bridgewater High School Band for a Car Wash at Wal-Mart on
April 22, 2006; West Bridgewater Cheerleaders for a Car Wash on June 24, 2006; and Silver Skate Travel Team for April 22, 23 and May 13, 14, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the dates pending the approval from the Center Water District for the car washes. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Nicole Riel, Town Accountant, her resignation notice effective March 10, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept with deep regret. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Board members requested that Mr. Buckner advertise for the acceptance of applications for the vacant position.
7:36pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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