March 4, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:05pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of February 26, 2008 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Litigation.
Chief Andrews was present and updated the Board on the Fire Department’s activities for the month of February. Chief Andrews said that the burning season had begun and that residents acquired a permit at the station.
Chief Pacheco was present and requested the Board’s approval to add an additional Lieutenant to the Departments roster for next year. Mr. Donahue asked if the position would be within the Department’s current budget. Chief confirmed that it would be within the budget. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request for an additional position of Lieutenant within the Police Department. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue read correspondence from Chief Pacheco regarding the recent capture of a bank robber with the assistance of Officer Crandall. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward a letter of recommendation to Officer Crandall from the Board on his outstanding performance in the assist to capture a criminal. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Sergeant Carr was present and presented the Board with a list of training performed during the past 2? years for the Police Department. He said he tried to include the Fire and even the School Department whenever possible. Sergeant Carr asked that the Board remember the need for training in the future when funds can be allocated to such a cause. Mr. Donahue thanked Sergeant Carr for his outstanding work.
The Board received a request for reappointment as Constable from Stephen P. Coughlin, Sr. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request for Constable for Stephen P. Coughlin, Sr. pending Chief Pacheco approval. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon mentioned that the one-year anniversary for the Town Hall is nearing and requested that the contractor extend the warranty on the building for an additional 6months. Mr. Buckner complimented Mr. Palmer on his current dealings with the contractor regarding the nagging problems at Town Hall.
Mr. Donahue reminded all that the18th Annual Knights of Columbus Road Race would be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Mr. Donahue informed all that there was no present agreement regarding the disposition of the former Bridgewater/Raynham High School.
Mr. Donahue introduced Gavin Yearly from the Raynham Youth Baseball League. Mr. Yearly said that he has been in communication with the Highway Department to aid in the development of an access road/path behind the fields at Merrill School. Mr. Yearly said that the road would be approximately 15-20 feet wide and would be accessible to emergency vehicles.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Chief Pacheco to post the Deputy Police Chief exam. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request to post the Deputy Police Chief exam. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous. Chief Pacheco stated that at present there were no plans to fill the position.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a transfer of a Wine & Beer Package License from Broadway Market. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule a Public Hearing for March 18, 2008 at 7pm. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for Tag Days from the Varsity Softball Team for April 25, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request from the Varsity Softball Team for April 25, 2008. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
The Board received a request for a Tag Day from Operation Smile of Norwood, MA for March 10-15, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request for a Tag Day from Operation Smith for March 10-15, 2008. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
8:06pm – 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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