AUGUST 7, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Selectmen Donald L. McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:06pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the July 24, 2007 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board is in continuance from a meeting with the Auditors.
Mr. McKinnon read correspondence from the Board of Appeals recommending the appointment of Marty Newfield to the vacant position on the Zoning Appeals Board and a request to forward correspondence to
Melissa Victor thanking her for her interest in the vacant position. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Marty Newfield to the vacant position on the Zoning Appeals Board and to forward a letter of thanks to Ms. Victor for her interest in the position. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco said that he recently attended a meeting in Lakeville with surrounding communities regarding the proposed casino in Middleboro. Mr. Pacheco stated that most communities were in concurrence with Raynham on the casino. The consensus was that a legal fight to prevent it was not advisable; rather affected communities surrounding Middleboro should receive mitigation to offset the affects of siting the casino there. Mr. Pacheco thanked all who attended the Town Meeting and for the support that was given on the articles.
Mr. McKinnon thanked the residents for their support and attendance at the Town Meeting.
Mr. McKinnon thanked Mr. Pacheco for his commitment to the Town in regards to the casino.
Correspondence – The Board received from Christine Kelly, Occasions, a request for a Cordials & Liqueurs Permit. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on August 21, 2007 at 7pm. The vote made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Longhorn Steak House information regarding a change in an officer/director. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on August 21, 2007 at 7:15pm. The vote made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Planning Board a request to aid in preventing the unloading of vehicles along Rt. 44 by auto dealerships. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward correspondence to all dealerships re-informing of the safety issues regarding unloading of vehicles along Rt. 44. The vote made it unanimous.
Board members concurred to forward correspondence to the Building Inspector and Police Department informing them of the issue as well.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding 40B permits. The information provided stated that thirty additional affordable units would need to be added to Raynham totals by the year 2010.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Highway Department a request for approval of a contract for turf fertilization and treatment. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the recommendation by the Highway Department to award the contract to Yukon for turf fertilization and treatment. The vote made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Borden Colony Advisory Committee a notice of their meeting along with the recommendation not to issue an RFP the remaining portion of Borden Colony at this time. Board Members concurred to take under advisement for two weeks.
Correspondence – The Board received from the National Park Service a copy of the Taunton Wild & Scenic River Study and Stewardship Plan.
Correspondence – The Board received request for tag days as follows: Troop 4 of Lakeville to sell popcorn on October 28, 2007; Silver City Skateland to sell candy bars on October 27, 2007. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. McKinnon seconded to approve the tag days as listed. The vote made it unanimous.
7:45pm – Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
The vote made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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