September 9, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Sessions regarding Litigation.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the September 2, 2008 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Newfield, Raynham’s representative to the Commuter Rail Task Force, was present to update the Board on topics discussed at a recent meeting with Department Heads regarding possible State mitigation for the planning purposes of a commuter rail through Raynham. Board Members concurred that the list was a start and would evaluate the suggestions set forth by the Committee.
Mr. Luciano, Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee Chairman, was present with newly appointed Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Forbes. Dr. Forbes thanked the Town of Raynham for the opportunity to serve and spoke of her past experiences and the goals she has prepared for Bridgewater-Raynham. Mr. Luciano invited all to a Special Reception for Dr. Forbes on Wednesday, September 11, 2008.
Mr. Luciano updated the Board on the number of high school students remaining in the school district.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon said that the Bridgewater/Raynham High School Building Committee met recently and will be going forward for contracts for the new baseball/softball fields at the high school.
Mr. Pacheco reminded all that Election Day is next Tuesday and urged all to vote. Raynham poll hours are 7am to 8pm.
Correspondence – The Board received from Chief Pacheco a request to fill three positions on the reserve list. The following were recommended by the Chief: Edward Carroll, Russell Berry, and Tim Grabarz, all from Raynham.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint the three men to the reserve list as recommended by the Chief. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Raynham Library information regarding the FY Budget as of June 2008.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for approval from the Highway Department for the extension of a contract to American Rock Salt Co. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the contract for salt to American Rock Salt Co. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding Joint Transportation Group meeting on September 17, 2008.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Bridgewater Dive Team, Car Wash on September 20; Mullein Hill Academy, November 30 & December 13. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the above listed Tag Days. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:41pm – Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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