April 25, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:01pm.
Present were John Donahue, Raymond W. Platt and Donald L. McKinnon.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the April 18, 2006
meeting. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Personnel.
Mr. Donahue thanked all for allowing him to serve the Town during the past year.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded for the reorganization of the Board of Selectmen as follows: Mr. McKinnon, Chairman, Mr. Platt, Vice-Chairman, and Mr. Donahue as Clerk. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Bettencourt, Town Hall Building Committee, was present and updated the Board on the progress of the construction for the Sullivan School/Town Hall.
The Park & Rec Department was represented and recommended Pigs R Us to serve food during Family Day on July 8, 2006. Mr. Charlie Wirth from Pigs R Us was present and informed the Board of the type of food that will be served during the event. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to table the decision for further review of the event. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Present were four vendors requesting permits for Raynham’s 275th Birthday Parade. Board members discussed the total number of permits, twenty-two, with vendors and Chief Pacheco. Chief Pacheco asked that all vendors check in with his Department. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve all vendor permits for the 275th Parade. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:21pm – Public Hearing – Christopher’s. Representing Christopher’s was Attorney Rushner. Attorney Rushner stated that his client would like to construct an outdoor patio in the front of the building, 17’ x 35’ with approximately 35 seats to accommodate patrons who smoke. Designs were presented to the Board of the proposed construction. Mr. Platt stated that he has been contacted by neighbors who stated their concerns and opposed the construction- Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. O’Neil, Mrs.Whittemore and Mr. & Mrs. Hutchinson. Upon review of the design, Chief Pacheco asked how the addition would be protected from cars. Attorney Rushner said that it would have a concrete type of bumper for safety. Chief Pacheco stated that the management has complied
with all requests from his Department although there is an on going problem with parking of overflow cars onto Rt. 138. Attorney Rushner stated that the parking lot accommodates 98 spaces. Erika Ueberbacher, Conservation Commission, was present and asked if the plans have been reviewed by the Zoning or Planning Boards. Attorney Rushner said that they are requesting an alteration to the License prior to the Zoning or Planning Board review. Dave DeFelice, Jennings Drive, was present and stated he is opposed to the construction due to the quality of life for area individuals. Mr. Hutchinson stated he is opposed to the construction and asked for the number of police log calls during the past year at the establishment. Mr. Platt stated that the most serious Police Department call was at Christopher’s during the past year where the Police Department Taser had to be used. Mr. Hutchinson stated that he had concerns regarding the distance of
the structure from Rt. 138 along with the noise which is still present. Joan Barkley was present and asked if there would be any type of entertainment on the outside patio. Attorney Rushner said that there would be no entertainment or sound system installed. Dennis Cunningham commented on the incident from Christmas Eve during which the Taser was used and with the late closing time allowed. June Benson said that she is in favor of the addition to Christopher’s. Kathleen Hutchinson stated her concerns with parking. Erika suggested that Christopher’s appear before the Design Review Committee for review of the proposed design. Mrs. Nelson forwarded correspondence stating that she would not be in favor of the construction. Paul Barkley asked if the new area would have an area for alcohol service or is it just for smoking. Attorney Rushner said that it would provide waitress service to the customers. Mr. Bettencourt
commented on the use of the area during different months of the year. Mrs. Hutchinson asked if the establishment was a lounge or a restaurant. Attorney Rushner said that it is a restaurant. Mr. Hutchinson questioned the seating capacity of the restaurant. Attorney Rushner said that the capacity was 216. Mr. Donahue stated that during this hearing he has not heard of any issues being addressed from last year’s proposal regarding noise, parking, etc. Mr. Platt said that he had received four phone calls informing him that noise is still a concern for neighbors. Mr. McKinnon stated that he had concerns with parking. Chief Pacheco stated that he would like to review the report for the number of Police calls to the establishment during the past year. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to table the approval for six weeks along with a review of plans by the Design Review Committee. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco requested the appointment of Daniel Smith of Raynham, Brian E. Peters of Raynham, Brian Fraser of East Bridgewater, Russ Berry of Raynham, and William Papas of Lakeville as Special Police Officers. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to appoint Daniel Smith, Brian E. Peters, Brian Fraser, Russ Berry, and William Papas as Special Police Officers. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Board members received a request for appointment to the Borden Colony Advisory Committee from Lou Bousquet and Peter Bumila. Mr. Donahue recommended that during the next week a committee be formed. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded conse the request for a Committee and appoint Mr. McRae as a designee from the Conservation Commission and Mr. Bousquet as a designee from the Board of Health and Peter Bumila as a citizen. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon requested that Mr. Donahue continue to serve as Chairman during the negotiations for the IMA and accusations towards the Board/Mr. McKinnon. Mr. Donahue accepted. Mr. McKinnon informed all of the two accounts set-up for the Board of Selectmen (stipend account and general expense). Mr. McKinnon discussed the process by which individuals or Department Heads obtain information from Town Departments. He described his general expense. Mr. McKinnon asked for clarification from Mr. Southworth and his resignation from the Finance Committee.
Mr. Southworth informed all that information he obtained through Town Departments was as a citizen and that at this time, we would not resign from his position as Chairman of the Finance Committee. The Board, if it chose to do so, could rescind his appointment to the Committee. Mr. Donahue stated that the expense reporting system does need to be looked into and at this time would not rescind the appointment of Mr. Southworth to the Finance Committee. Mr. Platt explained and informed all that expenses occurred for each Board member exceeds the allowable amount given on a monthly basis. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to explore for two weeks options for revision of the Board’s expense report. Mr. McKinnon abstained from the vote.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the submitted Articles as printed for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Donahue informed all that blue reflective 9-1-1 signs for house numbers are available at the Raynham Fire Department at a cost of $15.
Mr. Platt and Mr. McKinnon thanked Mr. Donahue for serving as Chair for the past year.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Cape Cod Hunters Association a request for horse shows at the Rozenas Field on April 22, June 17, August 12 and 19 and the South East Hunters Association request for horse shows on April 29 and June 3, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the mentioned dates. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Lions Club a request for an all-alcoholic liquor license for a ham & bean supper. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request pending the approval of Park & Rec. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from China Garden a request for an entertainment license. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Disabled American Veterans-Chapter 57, a request for a Forget-Me-Knot Drive on August 18, 19 & 20, 2006. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received information regarding NIMS training on May 9, 2006 at 5:45pm.
9:23pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session re: Adjournment with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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