January 8, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of January 2, 2008 meeting
as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Harlem Wizards are scheduled to play at the Bridgewater/ Raynham High School Gym on January 17, 2008.
Mr. Pacheco proposed an Idling Policy for the Town. Mr. Pacheco stated that the policy would be for any Town employee using a Town vehicle or equipment to be shut off when not in use, with the exception of emergency vehicles. Mr. Pacheco said that this would alleviate unnecessary vehicle idling and aid in fuel conservation. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the Idling Policy as proposed and to circulate to Department Heads. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
7:17pm-Public Hearing, Applebee’s request for a transfer of license and stock. Present to represent
Applebee’s was Attorney Gregory DeMarkis. Attorney DeMarkis said that the transaction is nationwide and that the change is a transfer of stock to IHOP. He said that the operation of the business, management and personnel would not change. He informed the Board that the ABCC has approved the transaction. Mr. Gagnon, an abutter, was present and stated that he is not opposed of the change. Mr. Pacheco asked if IHOP has ever held a liquor license. Attorney DeMarkis informed that they have not, but will handle the licenses in the same manner as Applebee’s. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the transfer of liquor license and stock. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Town’s Police Department has conducted another underage drinking sweep and that all establishments have passed. Mr. Donahue congratulated all of the merchants on their vigilance especially during the Holiday season.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the 8th Grade Open House on January 14, 2008 at the Bridgewater/Raynham High School.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the Bridgewater/Raynham Winter Band
Concert, which is scheduled for January 10, 2008 at 7pm.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Roger Stolte to transfer two pieces of equipment
from the Highway Department to the Cemetery Department. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to authorize the transfer of equipment to the Cemetery Department from the Highway Department. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Board of Assessors a request for a presentation to be
scheduled for January 29, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule the
presentation from the Board or Assessors on January 29, 2008 with a vote for the tax rate on February 5, 2008. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a recommendation from the Police Department to appoint two Special Officers, Stephanie Baptiste and Linda Henshaw. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded for discussion. Mr. Pacheco informed that he has filed with the Town Clerk paperwork disclosing the relationship between himself and Ms. Baptiste. Mr. McKinnon stated that it has been a rule where he would not vote for family members to be appointed to any Department. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Linda Henshaw as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Mr. Pacheco motioned to appoint, as recommended, Stephanie Baptiste as a Special Police Officer, Mr. Donahue seconded. Mr. Pacheco and Mr. Donahue voted aye. Mr. McKinnon voted no.
Correspondence – The Board received from SRPEDD information regarding the restoration of passenger service rail from Boston’s South Station to the South Coast.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to appoint members to the new rail Task Force. Board members referred the request to Mr. Buckner to appoint accordingly.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Stolte a request to allow the Highway Department to
exceed their budget for Snow & Ice removal. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to allow the Highway Department budget to be exceeded. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Paul Manzi, a resume to be considered for the interim Town Account position.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding a Joint Transportation Group Meeting on January 9, 2008 at 5pm.
Mr. Stolte was present and updated the Board on the Food Waste Contract Funded by the State.
8:04pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, an Executive Session re: Litigation with no business
to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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