March 18, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen John Donahue called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:06pm.
Present were John Donahue, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of March 11, 2008 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte and Mr. Medeiros were present from the Highway Department. Mr. Stolte updated the Board on the Department’s progress. Mr. Stolte said that the Department has been working on collapsed catch basins and patching throughout the Town. Mr. Stolte said that he was continuing the contract through Tighe & Bond for the well located at the Highway Garage. The well was recently contaminated with gasoline and had to be closed. A new well had to be dug at a cost of approximately $7000. He said that the current snow/ice figure is $181,000. He said the bonds for paving and milling will soon be sent out for bids. Terrier Way was in need of repair due to water issues. Mr. Stolte said that the fee structure for street opening permits will need to be looked at and would
possibly be suggesting an increase. The Aquaria pipeline project is slowly proceeding up King Philip Street, but the company had to recently move their construction of the pipe to the middle of the road. The park and grounds are busy with the up coming baseball season and that the last two fields are awaiting conduit for lighting which will be installed hopefully this season. The GIS map showed a portion of two baseball fields either on private property or vise versa and that to have the area surveyed would cost approximately $2000. He said that the area which host the tractor pulls would be moved to a different field after evaluation has been completed of that area. The Middle School Athletic Fields, which have not been sprayed or fertilized due to the Zone 2, might be eligible for compost material which would be safe. Mr. Stolte said that a specific spreader would be needed to spread the compost and that the cost to rent the spread would be as
much to buy one.
The Conservation Commission has voted upon the Johnson Pond collapsing wall as an emergency situation and that the cost for the entire project would be approximately $20,000.
Mr. Donahue said that Park & Rec would be discussing the collapsing wall tonight at their meeting.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to authorize Mr. Stolte to repair as necessary the wall at Johnson’s Pond. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco asked if there were any grants available for the reconstruction of the wall. Mr. Stolte said that grant writing took time and at present the wall was a safety issue. Chief Andrews was present and stated that he received a call about two weeks ago regarding the wall and asked what the distance was to be repaired. Mr. Stolte stated that it would be from the ramp to the steps.
7:32pm- Quan Am Market, LLC Transfer of Wine & Malt Beverage License at 855 Broadway.
Present was Attorney Thomas Matthew from New Bedford, MA and owner Mr. Ming. Attorney Matthew stated that Mr. Ming would be operating the business with his wife and a possible part time employee. The hours of operation would be 6am-11pm, 7 days a week. He said that Mr. Ming was previously a co/owner of a liquor store in New Bedford. Mr. Donahue informed that the Town periodically conducts investigations at establishments and informed them of the degree of seriousness that the Board took in serving minors. Mr. Ming assured the Board that he would train employees and stated the method for which he would use to card individuals. Ronald Melbourne, co-owner with Mr. Ming in New Bedford, said that Mr. Ming conducted investigations and trained all the employees for their store. Mr.
McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the transfer of Wine & Malt Beverage License at 855 Broadway to Quan Am Market, LLC. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Fire Chief Interviews:
The Board conducted an open meeting interview with both Lt. James Januse and Bryan LaCivita.
Mr. Donahue informed all that following the interviews, the Board would table their decision for one week.
Board Members asked questions pertaining to the following: How the new Chief would handle the present budget and the request of a 2% cut; List of their business management experience; How would the new Chief interact with and his Department and coordinating efforts with the Police Department; Their relationship with fellow department employees; Relationship with surrounding communities; List of experience and time in the Department; Why was the position of Chief of interest?
Mr. Donahue thanked all who served on the Fire Chief Committee, especially Chief Andrews, Dep. Chief Murphy, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Noblin, Mr. Buckner, Mr. Chappell, Chief Pacheco and the members of the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon requested that the Park & Rec and Conservation Commission Chairpersons meet to discuss the proposed contract for Borden Colony. Mr. Buckner was asked to facilitate a meeting between the two Committee Chairpersons.
Mr. Pacheco asked for an update on the vacant position for the Conservation Commission. Mr. Buckner informed all that the Conservation Commission would be conducting an interview of an interested party at their next meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2008.
Mr. McKinnon informed that the Cable Commission Contract expires in February 2009 and suggested the Town forward communication to Comcast. Mr. Donahue suggested the Cable Commission also contact Verizon for a possible contract. Chief Pacheco also suggested contacting TMLP. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward communication to the Cable Commission regarding the upcoming contract. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco updated the Board on the Transportation Bond Bill, which was recently presented to Legislature and would shortly be awaiting the Governor’s approval.
Mr. Donahue informed all that the Raynham Youth Baseball/Soccer League Pasta Dinner fundraiser would be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008.
Ex-Police Chief King was present and presented the Board with photos of the Robotic Team at the Regional Competition. Mr. Pacheco suggested forwarding a letter of congratulations to the team.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Antine information regarding the Open Meeting Law and its violations. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward correspondence to Representative Flynn and Senator Pacheco opposing a possible amendment to the Open Meeting Law. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Antine the deed transfer of two parcels abutting the Housing Authority. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the deed transfers.
Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received information from MMA regarding the Spring Breakfast Meetings.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Lottery information regarding Keno, which would be allowed in all licensed Lottery agents. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the information and allow Keno in all licensed establishments. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills, 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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