AUGUST 21, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:10pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the August 7, 2007 meeting as printed. The vote was 2-0 with Mr. Donahue abstaining.
Mrs. King was present to request the Board’s approval and sale of the $8,819,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town of Raynham to Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the sale of the $8,819,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town of Raynham to Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue requested a copy of the Bond be available at the Town Hall or Library for residents.
Alan Perry, Board of Health, was present to update the Board on the recent intensity of the EEE outbreak. Mr. Perry informed all that he has been in communication with the State Office Department of Health and Bristol County Mosquito Control Superintendent Andrews regarding the high category for EEE virus in surrounding communities. He said that Raynham is currently a Category 4, borderline Category 5. Mr. Perry stated that at a Category 5, he would recommend restricting outdoor activities during peak times of mosquito activity. Due to the Category 4 ratings, Mr. Perry suggested informing all residents and individuals involved in outdoor sports at the peak time be notified and recommending that they voluntarily change their schedules. Mr. Perry stated that if the rating should change to a
higher category, he would immediately contact each Board member to discuss the severity; but, in the Board’s absence, he requested that he be allowed to take necessary actions. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to allow Mr. Perry to take any necessary actions on behalf of the Board’s absence if an eruption to a higher Category should take place. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:26pm – Public Hearing – RARE Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a LongHorn Steakhouse for change of an officer.
LongHorn Steakhouse had no representation present. Mr. Donahue informed that the request is for approval of a change of officer in the corporation. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the application from RARE Hospitality, Inc., d/b/a Long Horn Steakhouse for change in officer. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:27pm – Public Hearing – Occasions at Village South, permit to sell Cordials & Liqueurs. Present for the applicant were manager Christine Kelley and Jeff Mann. Mr. Pacheco stated that he spoke to Chief Pacheco and he recommended approval. No one from the public was present to speak for or against the application. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a permit for Occasions at Village South to sell cordials & liqueurs. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:29pm – Public Hearing – Richard McCarthy, PWED Grant for Hill Street.
Mr. McCarthy was present and informed all that a draft of the grant has been proposed which will be in the amount of $1 million. Mr. McCarthy stated that the funds would be used to repair Raynham Woods, which would include any drainage issues/flooding along Hill Street along with the improvement of water quality throughout Raynham Woods. Mr. McCarthy stated that engineering documentation is needed to be included with the draft, which will be started next week. Mr. Carl Gauthier, Paramount Development, was present and stated that Paramount Development was in support of the grant and would aid in the cost for the engineering documentation. Ann Avelino, 370 Hill Street, was present to express her concerns regarding flooding issues on her property from the Park. Robert Davis, Taunton River
Watershed Alliance, was present and expressed concerns with the development over the years. Mr. Davis stated that the TRWA is in full support of the grant. Henry Ellis, Planning Board, was present and stated that the Planning Board was in full support of the Grant.
Mr. McCarthy updated the Board on TIF funds presently held in an account with the Town’s Treasurer’s office, but is not accessible until special legislation was approved by the Legislature. Board members agreed to forward correspondence to Representative Flynn and Senator Pacheco requesting their support on the Bills in Legislation.
7:4pm-Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Jennifer Reid, Bridgewater State College, presented the Board a package containing course information offered to individuals through the Regional Development Office at the College.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the School Building Committee is meeting regularly and all schools are on schedule to open.
Mr. Pacheco reminded all of the Casino Task Force meeting which will be held at the Lakeville Library.
Mr. Donahue said that the part of the Governor’s Municipal Partnership Act related to the State Group Insurance Commission (GIC) had passed and been signed into law. In order to join the GIC health insurance plans for FY 08 the Town had to act by October 1, 2007. Although FY08 may be too soon to act, Mr. Donahue suggested contacting the Unions to present them with all necessary information for the possibility of entering into the GIC in the future.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward all necessary information and correspondence pertaining to the GIC to the Unions in Town. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from B-R Building Committee Vice-Chairman Joseph Gillis regarding a discussion on naming the new Bridgewater/Raynham High School Auditorium. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward the information to the necessary agencies in Town. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence- The Board received from the Cape Cod Hunter Horse Show a request to add one additional show on August 25, 2007. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the additional date of August 25, 2007 for the Cape Cod Hunter Hose Show. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request for a public forum to be scheduled in the Town of Raynham regarding casinofact.org. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to allow a public forum-meeting place in the Town of Raynham (Senior Center/Town Hall). Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received from Peter Bleu, 800 Center Street, Dighton, a request for a Special Police Officer. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the information to Chief Pacheco. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from residents for a Board of Health Public Hearing to discuss Lopes Construction located at 184 Broadway. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Board of Health Public Hearing regarding Lopes Construction located at 184 Broadway on September 4, 2007 at 7:15pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Pack 20, Middleboro for popcorn sale on November 25, 2007; Troop 96, Middleboro for popcorn sale on November 11, 2007; Alicia Fortin, Ms. Massachusetts participant, car wash at Wal Mart on August 26, 2007; Super Cute, Alex Lemonade Foundation at Stop & Shop on September 6 & 13, 2007; Pink for Pink, October 17, 2007. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the above listed tag days pending approval from the Water District. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:30pm – Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, Executive Session re: Litigation with no business to be conducted afterwards. The vote made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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