August 5, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:08pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from two Executive Sessions, one regarding Litigation and the other regarding a Grievance.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the July 24, 2008
meeting. The vote made it unanimous
Mr. Buckner said that the Board previously asked to follow-up with the request for a Parade from the Youth Soccer League. Mr. Buckner said that the request was forwarded to both the Fire and Police Chief for their recommendations. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to request the Presidents of the Little League and Soccer League meet with both Chiefs to discuss the request for the parade. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon said he recently visited Representative Barney Frank’s office after reading an article in the Taunton Gazette regarding Comcast decision not to broadcast Boston channels for Raynham residents. He said that Representative Frank’s office had received many messages regarding the issue and that his office was currently working on it with Comcast. Mr. McKinnon said that he also spoke to Ms. Maloney, Comcast Representative, following his visit to Mr. Frank’s office and that Ms. Maloney stated there was a mistake and that Boston channels would not be left out for Raynham residents.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence to Ms. Maloney asking for confirmation in writing that, upon the new contract in February 2009, Raynham residents will still receive Boston channels. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner informed that the mitigation funds for the APR Land in the amount of $17,000 might be available for the erosion issue at Borden Colony or for the Master Plan. Mr. Buckner stated that the Board would need to vote and forward the request to the State. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence to the State requesting the funds remain in Raynham for the upkeep of Borden Colony. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner said that MAG Motors, Inc., d/b/a Metro Kia has requested a Class 1 license for the sale of new vehicles at 1649 Route 44. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on August 19, 2008. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner informed that recently the ABCC conducted a sting operation in Town and four (4) establishments failed: Greyhound Liquors, Gilly’s Pub, Peddlers Loft, and Louie’s Seafood. Mr. Buckner informed that a hearing for each establishment has been scheduled at the ABCC. Mr. McKinnon requested that correspondence be forwarded to the ABCC requesting the minutes of the hearings.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward a request to the Park & Rec Department/Borden Colony Committee asking that the hay in the fields be cut and baled. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Recently, Mrs. Smith received a phone call regarding a possible emergency plan for the mobile home park. Mrs. Smith requested that Chief Andrews and Chief Pacheco make known the Town’s Plan of Action for an emergency. Mrs. Smith requested Mr. Buckner contact the Chiefs regarding this matter.
Mrs. Smith reminded all of the Veterans Memorial Fundraiser BBQ on Sunday, August 10, 2008.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Casino Task Force Committee met last Wednesday.
He said that he recently received an email from Mr. Perry regarding a positive test for West Nile Virus in Raynham. Mr. McKinnon informed that the Presidents of the athletic leagues requested notification of positive testing in Raynham. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to have Mr. Perry notify the Park & Rec Department upon notification of a positive test in Town. Park and Rec. will then inform the leagues. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request that in the absence of Chief Andrews, Lieutenant Januse be allowed to sign the Department’s payroll. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for Lieutenant Januse to sign the Department’s payroll in the Chief’s absence. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter from Bristol County Agricultural High School requesting an increase for the school’s budget for FY 2009. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to endorse the increase for School. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to close off Everett Street for a Back to School Bike Party on August 25, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward to the Police Department for their recommendation. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Perry, Health Agent, information regarding the positive testing of West Nile Virus on July 31, 2008.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Fagan, Representative for Olson’s Greenhouse, correspondence regarding Olson’s Greenhouse intent for a long-term lease at Borden Colony. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward to Borden Colony Committee. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of resignation from Joyce Rodrigue as Warden for Precinct 2. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept her resignation with regret. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the resignation of Joseph DeCoste from the Police Department effective July 31, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to send a letter of thanks to Mr. DeCoste for the many years of service to the Town. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Cheerleading Squad, Bristol/Plymouth High School-car wash on September 9, 2008; Cheerleading Squad-car wash on August 3, 2008; Taunton High School Class of 2010-car wash on August 30, 2008. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the above listed Tag Days. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of the Warrant for the State Primary on September 16, 2008.
7:52pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, Executive Session re: Contractual, with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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