March 20, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:02pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John M. Donahue.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the March 13, 2007 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon stated that an article, which appeared in today’s Taunton Daily Gazette, was absolutely correct, but the headline for the article is totally misleading. Mr. Luciano, Raynham/Bridgewater School District Committee Chairman, was present and stated that there was a leak in the building on January 18th which caused water to leak down through the vent ducts in one wing of the school. Mr. Luciano said that the school has no mold or toxic threats and will open as scheduled in August. Mr. Lewis, Permanent School Building Committee member, was present and said that the leak was contained in one wing of the school. Mr. Lewis stated that the leak was caused by an error by the heating company in the opening of a valve. He stated that the contractor had immediately hired a
company to clean and dry the water within the building. Mr. Lewis also said that the contractor and the Town both hired an Industrial Hygienist to survey the situation. He informed all that the Town’s Industrial Hygienist would be forwarding a report to the Permanent Building Committee this week.
Mr. McCarthy was present and stated that TIF Committee is requested that Map15, Lot 176-3 be designated as an Economic Opportunity Area. Mr. McCarthy said that Electrochem of Canton has recently submitted a request for a TIF approval. Mr. McCarthy informed all that the Electrochem is a manufacturing firm of battery products who will bring approximately 200 existing jobs and approximately 15 new jobs to Raynham. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to designate the area on Map 15, Lot 176-3 as an Economic Opportunity Area. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to submit an Article for the Town Warrant proposing the TIF Agreement, subject to the permitting process. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:17pm – Public Hearing – Annual Beer & Wine License. Present were three applicants, Asian Palace, Inc. of 1470 Rt. 44, Shirley Chen, Manager; Raymond Rodgers, d/b/a Louie’s Seafood & More at 701 Broadway; and Yuan Huan, Inc. d/b/a Grand Chinese Buffet of 59 Route 44, Cassidy Lu, Manager. Attorney Peter Lim of Boston, MA was present to represent Asian Palace, Inc. Attorney Lim said that the applicant is applying for a license for the first time. He said that the establishment has been in existence, but that the owner has just recently acquired the business. Roger Rodgers was present for Louie’s Seafood & More. Mr. Rodgers stated that for the past four years he has had a Seasonal License. Mr. Rodgers stated that he has been in the restaurant
business for over 20 years and that his establishment does not have a bar area and that liquor would only be served with meals. Fred Kelly of Fall River, was present to represent Grand Chinese Buffet. Mr. Kelly said that Ms. Lu is TIP Certified, Serve Safe Certified and has attended Bartending School. He said that there is no bar located on the premises and that all servers must receive the manager’s permission prior to serving. After discussion, Mr. Platt thought it fair to award the license to Raymond Rodgers since he has been waiting the longest for an annual license. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to award the Annual Beer & Wine License to Raymond Rodgers d/b/a Louie’s Seafood & More of 701 Broadway. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Platt asked if the Seasonal License, which is available, could be awarded at present. Mr. Buckner stated that a Public Hearing must be scheduled separately.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrators Report was reviewed
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a joint meeting with the Finance Committee regarding the FY08 budget on April 3, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner presented the Board with a plan for the emergency access road near the Raynham Middle School and requested signatures from the Board on the acceptance of the Deed. Mr. Platt motioned and
Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the signing of the deeds to acquire the property necessary for the emergency access road. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon recommended inviting the public to an open discussion on April 3, 2007 regarding the non-binding question on the ballot for the Town Election.
Mr. Donahue spoke about the available cable access for different boards and committees. Mr. Buckner was requested to ask Comcast to aid Committees or Board members in the training of the operations for recording.
Correspondence - The Board received a proposed plan for approval of a layout for Terrier Way.
Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to forward the plans to the Planning Board for recommendation. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Bridgewater/Raynham School District forwarded information regarding Local Government Day on May 4, 2007.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for an easement approval for the cell towel on Gardiner Street. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the easement. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Alan Perry, Health Agent, information regarding a seminar on March 21, 2007 regarding EEE/WNV.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from the Raynham Youth Football Giants and the Raynham Youth Lacrosse Teams to allow a container to be placed at the Transfer Station for a fundraiser of cans and bottles. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approved, pending the approval from Mr. Stole. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Mass Highway Department information regarding street sweeping.
Correspondence - The Board received a list of candidates for the Town Election Warrant.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Mr. Gonsalves, Scout Master, for June 16 & 17. 2007; ACS Wild Thing for June 2, 2007; and Raynham Girls Travel Basketball League for October 13 & 14, 2007. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to approve the listed Tag Days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:17pm – Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna, Recording Secretary
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