October 30, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:09pm.
Present were John M. Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Litigation.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2007 meeting as printed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McCarthy, Town Planner, was present and updated the Board on the Elm Street East multi-use project. He stated that the project would accommodate bicycles/pedestrians from Rt. 104 to Rt. 138.
Mr. McCarthy suggested scheduling a meeting with residents to inform them of different proposals.
He said that at present there are no specific plans for the proposed project and that funding could be done through a State grant.
Mr. McCarthy informed that there are articles proposed by the Planning Board for the Fall Town Meeting regarding zoning and clarifications on definitions for zoning. He also informed the Board that he had recently attended a workshop on reforming the affordable housing statute, MGL Chapter 40B.
Mr. Donahue complimented Mr. McCarthy on his approach to the proposed Elm Street Project.
Mr. Buckner said that Kathleen Roberts, Chairman of the Council on Aging, informed him that the Council had recommended Gerry Harlow, 32 Anthony Rd. to fill its vacancy. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Gerry Harlow to the vacant position on the Council on Aging until June 30, 2008. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue reminded all that a few weeks back the Board had agreed to set up a Search Committee for a new Fire Chief. Mr. Donahue requested that appointments to the Committee be placed on the next agenda.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that William Hannah of Taunton has recently completed the history of Taunton and is presently on display.
Mr. Pacheco reminded all that the next Regional Task Force on Casinos meeting is scheduled for
November 7, 2007, 6:30 at the Lakeville Library.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Town Accountant Search Committee met tonight. He also said that he would be attending the meeting at Raynham Woods with State officials from Housing & Economic Development to discuss the issue of storm water, which has caused problems for residents in the area.
Correspondence – The Board has received two Articles to be placed on the Special Town Warrant.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the articles for a Special Town Warrant to be held November 19th prior to the Fall Town Meeting already scheduled. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to close the warrant for the Special Town Warrant as of this date. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board previously received a request for a “Stuff the Bus” food donation permit from the Greater Taunton Charitable Organization for November 17 & 18 at Market Basket. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the permit for November 17 & 18, 2007 at Market Basket. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Girl Scouts Council of Southern MA a request for cookie sales. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the dates beginning from January 5 to January 21, 2008. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from RAVE an invitation to attend Raynham’s Annual Veterans Day Salute on November 9, 2007 at the Raynham Middle School.
Correspondence – The Board received from Colonial Road Runners a request for the Annual Frost Bite 15K Road Race on January 20, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded pending the approval from the Police Department. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for reappointment as Constable from Lawrence Cabeceiras of 217 Elm St.West. Mr. Buckner informed the Board that the Chief has recommended approving the reappointment. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Mr. Cabeceiras as Constable in Raynham for one year. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Bridgewater/Raynham Regional School District regarding the search for committee members to be appointed to the Superintendent Search.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Stolte information regarding a recent request for a crosswalk at Quequechan Circle and North Main Street. Mr. Stolte stated that the request was forwarded to the Rt. 104 project traffic engineer for cost estimate under the Rt. 104 project.
Mr. Donahue previously asked for clarification of the liquor license for Centerfield’s, which has temporarily closed. Mr. Buckner said that he had contacted the ABCC and there was not a definitive time frame for which a license could remain unused by the licensee but normally it was measured in months not years. Mr. Donahue requested correspondence be forwarded to Centerfield’s Bar & Grill asking for his intent as to the license.
8:00pm – 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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