February 26, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:09pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of February 19, 2008 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding the future Fire Chief position.
Mrs. King, Town Treasurer, was present and reminded all residents that the Motor Vehicle Tax Bills are due on Monday, March 3, 2008.
Mr. Bettencourt was present to update the Board of the recent recommendation being brought forward by the Permanent Building Committee. Mr. Bettencourt requested the Board’s approval to award a contract for the construction of the handicapped accessibility work at the Highway Department to CJM Services, Inc. of Norwood, MA in the amount of $109,000.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to award the contract for the construction at the Highway Department Garage for handicapped accessibility work to CJM Services, Inc. of Norwood, MA in the amount of $109,000 pending review by Town Counsel. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Liz Francis and Mr. Sullivan from Park & Rec along with James Dupont were present. Mr. Dupont thanked everyone involved in the recent 8th Annual Front Bite 15K Midwinter Classic Road Race. Mr. Dupont presented proceeds from the race to the Park & Rec Department in the amount of $4,000.
Mr. Donahue read a resolution proclaiming the week of March 2 through March 8, 2008 as Raynham Read Across America Week. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon motioned to approve the resolution designating the week of March 2 through March 8, 2008 as Raynham’s Read Across America Week. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Pat Riley, Michelle Ennis, and Kathleen Roberts were present and updated the Board on activities to be held during the week.
Mr. Francis Gay, Executive Director of GATRA, was present and gave the Board information regarding a proposed Route 2 and Route 7 to service Raynham. Mr. Gay informed all that GATRA is proposing these routes, which would serve residents from Pine Hill Estates, and give individuals access to Silver City Galleria.
Mr. Gay recommended the Board allow GATRA to propose to local services up to, but not exceeding, the MBTA assessment. Mr. Donahue asked if Dial-A-Ride would still be available to residents if the two proposed routes were accepted. Mr. Gay confirmed that it would. Mr. McKinnon stated that he has requested in the past a route for Rt. 138 up to Market Basket. Mr. Gay stated that presently, the route accommodated riders up to Friendly’s on Rt. 138. GATRA would analyze this on a regular basis to see if it was justified. Mr. Pacheco asked if the proposed routes could somehow accommodate the newly constructed medical facility at Raynham Woods. Mr. Gay said that he would review it and get back to the Board on the request. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the
routes pending information regarding the Raynham Woods medical facility from Mr. Gay. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward correspondence to Representative Flynn, Senator Pacheco, and the Department of Revenue to request a review of the Municipal Revenue Growth Factor and a possible adjustment for Raynham. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner said that Supt. Gross had approved the use of students from Bristol Plymouth Regional High School to install windows at Gilmore Hall. Mr. McKinnon requested that Mr. Buckner contact Mr. McCarthy regarding the possibility of available grants to aid in the construction costs associated with moving the cable studio to Gilmore Hall.
Mr. McKinnon said he attended the Bridgewater-Raynham School District meeting recently regarding the search for a new superintendent and said that the Committee has set an August 2008 deadline for the hiring.
Mr. Pacheco said that in the past he had been contacted by residents regarding street signs informing the public of Raynham’s enforcement of speed zones where none were posted. He said that he has contacted Mr. Stolte who informed him there is a remaining balance of $2,000 in the Highway Department sign account. Mr. Pacheco said that the signs could be posted at the entrance of Raynham along Rt. 138, Rt. 44 and Rt. 104. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the use of the Highway Department funds from the sign account to be used for the posting of signs informing the public of Raynham’s enforcement of speed zones where not otherwise posted. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue discussed the proposed plans for a future extended stay hotel off Rt. 138. Mr. Donahue suggested Raynham should look favorably on the project due the nature of the business and the opportunities for Raynham. He said revenues would far outweigh the cost of any services needed by the hotel.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of thanks from the Fire Department for the support of Article 46 on the Fall Town Meeting.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for an Entertainment License from Gilly’s Pub. The request was for cable TV, jukebox, and video game bowling. Mr. Pacheco asked if all criteria have been met regarding Building/Fire Department inspections. Mr. Buckner said that the Fire Department does not require a sprinkler system for this type of entertainment. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for an Entertainment License for Gilly’s Pub. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Mr. McKinnon suggested communication be forwarded to Gilly’s Pub reminding them that the area is residential.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a one-day liquor license from the Raynham Lions Club to host a sportsman dinner on March 14, 2008, 6-11pm. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the one-day liquor license for the Raynham Lions Club for March 14, 2008, 6-11pm pending the approval from the Park & Rec Department. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a transfer of the Wine & Malt Beverage License due to the change in ownership at Raynham Mandarin, 283 Route 44. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on March 11, 2008 at 7pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Boy Scout Pack 4 of Lakeville MA for March 16 and April 17, 2008; Teen Challenge for March 12 through March 14 and Pack 96 of Middleboro for April 20, 2008. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the Tag Days as listed. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:37pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing bills with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Donahue made
it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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