May 8, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:05pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Security of the Town.
Kevin Ellis was present and thanked all who helped during the Knights of Columbus 17th Annual Road Race on March 11, 2007. Mr. Ellis said that three Certificates of Appreciation would be distributed to the Raynham Highway Department, Raynham Fire Department and Raynham Police Department for all their help.
On another matter, he said that there are on going negotiations for a cable contract and that he has been in communication with the Bridgewater Studios.
Mr. Ellis informed all that Raynham’s Pride Day is scheduled for Sunday, September 30, 2007, 1-4pm.
The Board received applications for Special Police Officers from Andrew Nystrom, Washington Street, Taunton and Jennifer Pohl, Pine Street, Raynham. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward the applications to Chief Pacheco. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:15pm – Public Hearing – Pepper Dining, Inc. (Chili’s) for the transfer of an all-alcoholic beverage license at 500 South St. West.
Present was General Manager of Chili’s Raynham, Gordon Silva. Mr. Silva said that Pepper Dining, Inc. is presently purchasing all Chili’s Restaurants in the New England area. Mr. Pacheco asked if all employees were to remain. Mr. Silva stated that all were to remain at the establishment.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the transfer of an all-alcoholic beverage license to Pepper Dining, Inc. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon recommended Marty Newfield be appointed as the Board’s representative on the Commuter Rail Task Force. Mr. McKinnon stated that he informed Mr. Newfield of the recent vote from residents regarding the commuter rail. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Mr. Newfield as the Board’s representative to the Commuter Rail Task Force. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrators report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to re-schedule the Board of Selectmen Meeting for May 15, 2007 to 6pm at the Middle School. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner recommended W.B. Mason be awarded the SERSG Office Supply contract. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to award W.B. Mason the Office Supply contract for FY08 and FY09. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Donahue seconded to nominate Mr. Pacheco as the Board’s representative to the TIF Committee and the Bristol County Advisory Committee. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue said that the Economic & Business Development Committee would be receiving applications to fill its vacancy through May 15, 2007.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that he has contacted the MA Ethics Committee and has filed two forms regarding his relationship with Captain Richard Pacheco, who is his father, and Chief Pacheco and Officer Lou Pacheco, who are more distantly related cousins, all of whom are on the Raynham Police Department. He stated that, under advisement from the Ethics Commission, he would not be signing the weekly police warrants.
Mr. Pacheco stated that he received several phone calls from residents regarding the recent water shut off. Mr. Pacheco said that he contacted the Water District involved and was informed that the shut-off was due to an emergency and residents could not be notified in time.
Mr. Pacheco said he enjoyed the recent Student Government Day he spent with the students.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Borden Colony Advisory Committee a recommendation to approve a one-year lease for the use of 17 acres of land to Olsen Greenhouse.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve a one-year lease for the use of 17 acres of land at Borden Colony to Olsen Greenhouse. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Perry notice of Mr. Kimball’s resignation from his employer. Mr. Kimball was the Town’s lawyer in the National Reclamation hearing regarding the siting of a trash transfer station at the dog track. Mr. Perry recommended that the Town seek the assistance of Attorney Michael Scott of Nutter, McClellan & Fish to aid as Counsel on the National Reclamation appeal. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to endorse Mr. Perry’s recommendation of Attorney Scott. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received information regarding the procedural changes for account management with MA Highway for Chapter 90 funds. The contract funding for Raynham for FY 08 from the State would be $362,345. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the contract from MA Highway. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Members of the Veterans Memorial Committee were present along with nominees for the Committee, Carol Sullivan and Chris Bodensieck. The Board read a letter from John McGarry informing all that a site at Borden Colony has been chosen and that MKA Landscape Architect has been selected for the design work, fundraising for the construction of the site has begun and that the Committee has received their first donation in the amount of $500 from the Raynham American Legion Post. Mr. McGarry requested appointment of the following individuals to the Committee: Carol Sullivan, Marie Smith, Jim Mulvihill, and Chris Bodensieck. A request from the Town Accountant was received to establish a gift account for all donations to the Veterans Memorial Committee.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to authorize the Town Accountant to establish a Gift Account for the Veterans Memorial Committee donations. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Carol Sullivan, Marie Smith, Jim Mulhilvill, and Chris Bodensieck as members to the Veterans Memorial Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Dolan, Veterans Memorial Committee member, was present and asked all residents contributing to the Veterans Memorial Fund forward them to the Raynham Town Hall. Mr. Dolan thanked the American Legion Post for the generous donation.
Mr. Bodensieck, Park & Rec, was present and requested that Mr. Buckner investigate the RFP for lease of the Borden Colony. Mr. Bodensieck thanked the Board for the assistance in honoring Steve Parker and allowing the flags at Borden Colony to fly as half mast
Mr. Donahue said that a recent vote at Bridgewater’s Town Meeting regarding the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District’s budget was to approve budget #1 contingent on an override vote. He said that by a 4-to1 vote, the Bridgewater Selectmen agreed to place on a ballot, an override question for the acceptance of School’s budget #1. Mr. Donahue stated that if the vote for an override in Bridgewater should pass, than Raynham would need to move ahead, in coordination with Bridgewater, for an override to meet its portion of the school budget. Mr. Pacheco stated that he would be in favor of placing an override question on the ballot at a Special Election and that the children of Raynham should receive the highest quality education possible.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve an override question for approximately $900,000 for the proposed School Budget #1, contingent upon a Town Meeting vote. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
John Dolan, abutting neighbor of Town Hall, was present and requested that the Town remove approximately 6 sections of the stockade fence separating the two properties. Mr. Buckner was requested to contact the Planning Board and Conservation Commission regarding the plans for the construction of the fence.
8:11pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco 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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