March 27, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:04pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Raymond W. Platt, and John M. Donahue.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept the minutes of the March 20, 2007 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining.
Mr. Luciano, member of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee, presented the Board with information regarding contract negotiations with union members. He discussed the law which allows one Selectmen to take part in certain aspects of negotiations. He also suggested a strategy session between the Raynham and Bridgewater Boards of Selectmen in order to appoint a member.
Mr. Luciano updated all on individual accomplishments for the School District. Mr. Gillis was also present and discussed with the Board the NEA Report for the budget. Mr. Gillis said that a formal vote of the budget presented would be on April 4, 2007. He said that a Public Form to discuss the budget is scheduled for April 9, 2007, 7pm at the Raynham Middle School and on April 23, 2007, 7pm at the Bridgewater Middle School.
7:25pm-Public Hearing – Coldunski, Inc., dba Great American Pub – Pledge of All Alcoholic Beverage License. Kevin Skeiber, one of the owners, informed the Board that the license was being pledged due to a refinance of the mortgage. The Board was informed that the refinance company would be South Coastal Mortgage. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the pledge of the All Alcoholic Beverage License for Coldunski, Inc., dba Great American Pub. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Peter King was present and informed all that recently he attended the robotic competition in Boston for which the Bridgewater-Raynham robotic team was present.
Mr. Donahue requested scheduling a follow-up meeting for the drainage project proposed for the Medeiros property. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to schedule a meeting on April 10, 2007. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s report was reviewed
Mr. Buckner informed that two Seasonal Wine & Beer Licenses go into effect on April 1, 2007, Grand China Buffet and Louie’s Seafood that requires the Board’s approval. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the renewal of the two Seasonal Wine & Beer Licenses. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue requested a copy of the FY08 Budget spreadsheet for review next week.
Mr. Donahue suggested inviting SRPEDD to the discussion meeting on April 3, 2007 regarding the commuter rail. Mr. Buckner will invite Steve Smith, Executive Director.
Mr. McKinnon informed that he attended the Economic & Business Development Awards Meeting last night.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Finance Committee that Mr. Southworth has resigned from his position on the Committee effective March 12, 2007. Mr. Platt motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to accept the resignation of Mr. Southworth. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to accept applications through April 17, 2007 for the vacant position on the Finance Committee. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Perry, Health Agent, information regarding a request for a variance at 56 Bally Drive for an addition to a mobile home. Mr. Platt said that the variance being submitted was a revised plan with the scope reduced to try to comply with the Mobile Home Park Regulations. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the request for a variance as submitted. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. McCarthy an article to be placed on the Warrant regarding an easement on King Philip Street/Gardiner for Verizon.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter expressing concerns of the proposed drainage project for the Medeiros Property.
Correspondence - The Board received from the Planning Board articles to be placed on the Warrant regarding zoning.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Commonwealth Finance Group a request for open space lease.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Mullen Hill Academy for a car wash on August 28 & 30, 2007; House of Judah Praise Tabernacle for a car wash on June 23, 2007 and Heart to Heart Production on May 28, June 3 & 13, 2007. Mr. Donahue motioned and Mr. Platt seconded to approve the above-listed Tag Days and car washes pending approve from the Water District. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:00pm – Mr. Donahue 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. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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