November 20, 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:12pm.
Present were John M. Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2007 meeting as printed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding litigation.
Pat Riley, RAVE, was present and reminded all of RAVE’s Craft Fair. She thanked all RAVE volunteers for their support and informed all that the Great Book Program is currently looking for volunteers.
Mr. Bettencourt was present and thanked all residents present at the Town Meeting for voting to approve the article which will update the Fire Department facility. Mr. Bettencourt said that bids for the remaining work at the Highway Department Garage should be received soon.
Mr. Donahue concurred with Mr. Bettencourt on the necessary renovations for the Fire Department.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner said that applications for the vacant position of Sealer of Weights & Measures have been received. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to extend the deadline for receipt of applications until November 27, 2007 and have Mr. Buckner conduct interviews with the present applicants. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to extend the deadline for receipt of applications for the Fire Chief Search Committee for one week. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to add Chief Pacheco to the Fire Chief Search Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue recommended scheduling interviews with present applicants for the vacant Town Accountant position next week.
Mr. McKinnon suggested a joint meeting be scheduled with the Finance Committee and Capital Planning to discuss next year’s budget. Mr. McKinnon spoke of the revenue for the Town and the next Town Meeting in May 2008. He suggested that any Department Head submitting an article for the next Town Meeting be present for the vote. Mr. McKinnon also spoke of a change to a representative form of Government or a reduction in the number for a quorum at the Town Meeting.
Mr. Pacheco thanked Mr. McCarthy for the hard work in putting together the zoning changes and articles.
Mr. Donahue suggested correspondence be forwarded to the District School Committee requesting that they schedule a meeting to consider re-opening the District Agreement for possible amendment. He discussed two issues in particular: the ownership of the old Bridgewater/Raynham High School and the several proposals to deal with regarding de-regionalization. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to enter into communication with Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee requesting a meeting to re-open the agreement. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondent – The Board received from the Building Department an amendment to the suggested increase in fees. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the amendment to increase fees for the Building Department to include Hotels, Motels and Lodging Houses from $40 and $2 per unit to $80 and $4 per unit. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of correspondence from Chief Pacheco to Bristol County Savings Banks thanking them for the use of the building at 124 North Main Street. He said that REACT had occupied the building for many years, but will be moving to the currently vacant space at the old Town Hall. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward a personal note to Mr. Latimer at the Bristol County Savings Bank thanking him for the use of the building. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Perry information regarding the use of a larger facility for an Emergency Dispensing Site. Mr. Perry recommended the use of the Merrill School. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward correspondence to the District School Committee from the Board of Health/Board of Selectmen regarding the potential use of the Merrill School in an emergency. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Stolte a request to dispose of six items located on the Highway Department grounds. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to clear and classify the items as listed by Mr. Stolte as scrap. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Chief Andrews a request to increase fees as follows: Master Box Monitoring Fee, $200; Internal Monitoring Fee $25; Sprinkler Inspection, $25 and Other Inspections to $25. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the increase in fees for the Fire Department as presented. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:12pm – 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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