November 4, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph R. Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to
order at 7:03pm.
Present were Joseph R. Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon, and Marie Smith.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the October 28, 2008
meeting. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon questioned the amount of time Joe T’s Pub has been closed for business and the length of time a liquor license can be held without use. Mr. Pacheco said that he recently spoke to Chief Januse and the establishment was waiting for the approval from the State regarding the installation of the sprinkler system.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a meeting with members of Joe T’s Pub on November 18, 2008 regarding the length of time the establishment has been closed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous. At Mr. Buckner’s suggestion, the Board also requested that the owners of
come in on
Correspondence – The Board received a request for the 9th Annual Frost Bite 15K Mid Winter Road Race on January 18, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request pending approval from Chief Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Andrew O. Hebner, Annawon Council, Boy Scouts of America to set-up a booth for open enrollments on November 14, 18, 19, 21, 2008. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the 11th Annual Lighting of Raynham on December 12, 2008 at 6pm.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of a request from citizens of Bridge Street/Elm Street West pertaining to the Prospect Hill Preserve development. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward on to the Planning Board. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:15pm – Public Hearing – Gilly’s Pub.
Owner of Gilly’s Pub, Steve Gomes, was present and informed the Board that the intent was to offer occasional entertainment to their customers. Mr. McKinnon felt that the request was received too pre-maturely and that the character of the business should be known prior to approving. Mr. McKinnon reminded Mr. Gomes that the area has many homes near the establishment and that the previous owners had difficulty with noise. Mr. Gomes said that he had spoken to several neighbors and that they were in favor of the entertainment. Mrs. Smith stated that she would be in favor of a guitar player, although the license would not limit the type of entertainment. Mr. Pacheco stated that he was very disappointed about the recent violation the business received from ABCC. Mr. Pacheco said that he
spoke to Chief Januse and was informed that a call box was to be installed at the establishment via waiving the installation of a sprinkler system, and that as of this date has not been completed. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to deny the request based on the comments stated during this hearing. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Gomes stated that he would meet with Chief Januse in the near future.
Mr. McKinnon said that Mr. Stolte was in need of access to a parcel of land for the permitting required for the widening of Thrasher Street and suggested perhaps appointing the Conservation Agent as a Constable in order for her to gain access to properties for inspection. Board Members had no objection except to converse with the Conservation Agent prior to approving. The Board took the matter under advisement for one week.
7:32pm – Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing bills with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Pacheco made
it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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