March 25, 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. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of March 18, 2008 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to reappoint Attorney Marc Antine as Town Counsel for one year. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to reappoint John Montagano and Randall Buckner as Veteran Agents for one year. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Donahue updated all on the process to date regarding the appointment of the next Fire Chief.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded for discussion to enter into negotiations with Lt. Januse for the position of Raynham’s next Fire Chief.
Mr. Donahue stated that both candidates, Lt. Januse and Bryan LaCivita were wonderful. Mr. LaCivita expressed the qualities of a future Fire Chief. Mr. Donahue also thanked all the applicants who applied for the position. Mr. McKinnon and Mr. Pacheco also praised the candidates and said they had based their decision on Lt. Januse’s management experience.
Mr. Donahue called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Lt. Januse thanked the Board and the Fire Chief Search Committee for the opportunity to be appointed as Raynham’s next Fire Chief. Bryan LaCivita, was present, and thanked all and wished Lt. Januse the best of luck.
Chief Andrews was present and informed the Board that he recently received information from SPREDD regarding a grant from Homeland Security for a reverse 911 System.
Mr. Donahue said that there were two Seasonal Alcoholic Beverage Licenses due for renewal: Grand China Buffet and Asian Palace. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to renew the Seasonal Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Grand China Buffet and Asian Palace for a term of one-year. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Transportation Bond Bill went to the Ways & Means Committee yesterday and is expected to be before the Governor in April.
Mr. Pacheco informed that he attended the South Coast Rail Meeting last night and that the topic of discussion was new development within the area to be served by the proposed train routes.
Correspondence – The Board received a request regarding Bridgewater Police Officers being appointed as Special Police Officers in the Town of Raynham along with Raynham Police Officers being appointed as Special Police Officers in the Town of Bridgewater. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the appointments as requested. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Conservation Commission a request to appoint Chris Shaw as a co-chairman of the Borden Colony Advisory Committee and to withdraw three positions, which have not been occupied. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Chris Shaw as co-chairman and to withdraw three positions from the Borden Colony Advisory Committee. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Conservation Commission information regarding the following items involving the start of construction on the collapsing wall at Johnson Pond: Rare species of plants found, dry hydrant installation, and remaining wall not stable.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Town Clerk a request for change of polling hours. The Town Clerk requested the hours of the polls to be 10am to 2pm, which are within the state regulations. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for the hours of 10am-2pm for the polls with the request that the Town Clerk withhold results until 8pm and notify all the candidates in writing. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Raynham Youth Baseball/Softball Association for a Parade Permit for April 13, 2008, rain date April 27, 2008. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for the Parade Permit for April 13, 2008, rain date April 27, 2008 pending the approval of the Fire Chief and Police Chief. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Elizabeth Francis, Park & Recreation Director, information regarding the vote from the Park & Rec Department on the collapsing wall at Johnson’s Pond.
Correspondence – The Board received a recommendation to appoint Michael Levinson to the vacant position on the Conservation Commission. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Michael Levinson to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2008. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Conservation Commission a letter requesting the Highway Department to pull a fifth board from the dam prior to the start of construction on the Johnson’s Pond wall.
Correspondence – The Board received from Conservation Commission information regarding the installation of a dry line/hydrant at the Johnson’s Pond wall construction site.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation from the Raynham Historical Society for its Open House on April 20, 2008 between 2-4pm.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a 5K Walk for the Raynham Middle School students on May 16, 2008 starting at 3pm. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the 5K Walk on May 16, 2008 starting at 3pm from the Raynham Middle School pending approval from the Police Chief. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Board of Health regarding the upcoming Rabies Clinic on April 5, 2008.
Correspondence – The Board received from SPREDD a request for award nominations in three categories. Board Members agreed to take the matter under advisement for one week.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a Tag Day from Operation Smile on March 31, April 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2008. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for a Tag Day for Operation Smile. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to open the May Town Meeting Warrant for any articles as of this date the warrant to remain open for 2 weeks. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for any articles as of this date. Mr. Donahue made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon 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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