January 16, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:05pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John Donahue.
Mr. Platt motioned and Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the January 9, 2007 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Andrews was present and reminded all that Burn Permits are available at the Fire Department.
Chief Andrews also said that the Fire Department’s new ambulance is in service.
Mr. Buckner read Tag Days requests for 2007 as follows: Girls Scout Council of Southeastern MA-January 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, February 2, 3, 4, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, and 25; Cub Scout Pack 11-February 10 & 11; Raynham Boy Scout Troop 79-April 14, October 6, November 24; Professional Fire fighters of Raynham Local 2894- August 30, 31 & September 1; Cub Scout Pack 43-April 28 & 29, December 1 & 2; Raynham King Phillip Lions Club-May 19 & September 22; Knights of Columbus-September 14, 15 & 16; Raynham Renegades Youth Soccer Club-April 7, November 17 & 18. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the above-listed dates pending approval from water districts if necessary. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrators Report was reviewed
Mr. Platt motioned Mr. Donahue seconded to schedule a preliminary hearing with the Assessors for discussion on February 27, 2007 and a Classification Hearing on March 3, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:15pm-Public Hearing-HJ Raynham Hotel Inc, dba Courtyard by Marriott, transfer of Malt Beverage Innholder's License. Attorney Joshua Bowman was present and informed the Board hat the request for a transfer of License to HJ Raynham Hotel, Inc. was due to a restructure within the corporation of Jitten LLC and that there was to be no change in the operation. Attorney Bowman said that the sole owner/operator would be Mr. Patel and the manager would still be Sherri Romeiro. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the transfer of a Malt Beverage Innholder’s License. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read a summary of Moody’s Bond Rating Report of Raynham.
Mr. Platt said that the TIF Committee may be reviewing another company for the program.
Correspondence – The Board received an application for re-appointment for constable from Phillip E. White Jr. of Brockton. Mr. McKinnon said that Chief Pacheco had reviewed and recommended approval. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to reappoint Phillip E. White as Constable in Raynham for one year. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Park & Rec a request to name the pre-school playground at the soccer fields after the late Jared Monti who was killed in action in Iraq. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to endorse the naming of the playground after Jared Monti. Mr. McKinnon made unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon requested correspondence to be sent to the Park & Rec advising the Department of their authority in naming fields and playgrounds.
Correspondence - The Board received from Comcast information regarding a contact person, Catherine Maloney.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Assessor’s a request to schedule a Classification Hearing.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce a request for a one-day beer and wine license on February 6, 2007 at the Bridgewater Savings Bank, 756 Orchard Street for a “5-Minute Networking” function. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the request for a one-day wind and beer license on February 6, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:46pm – 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: Grievance with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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