November 18, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:01pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the November 10, 2008
meeting as printed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding Litigation.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon requested Mr. Buckner to forward correspondence to Mr. Donohue and Mr. Wheeler requesting a meeting next Tuesday regarding the possible superintendency union/de-regionalization.
All Board members spoke of the quorum needed for Wednesday’s continued Special Town Meeting to finalize the articles on the warrant and set the tax rate.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the More Grant was recently signed and sealed. Mr. Pacheco suggested that, at the completion of the project, the Governor be invited to the Park and the State thanked for the help it had provided.
Mr. McKinnon and Mrs. Smith congratulated Mr. Pacheco on an outstanding job done in acquiring the More Grant for the Town.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding a recent drug raid in Raynham and the property ceased at the location. The Town will receive a portion of the money through the Federal program. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint Chief Pacheco as the receiving agent of the funds to be received through the recent raid. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from DCR MA an order to conduct a Dam Safety Phase I Inspection at the Johnson’s Pond dam.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Stolte a recommendation to award a one-year contract to Bell & Flynn for sub-base asphalt. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to award a one-year contract beginning January 2009 to Bell & Flynn for sub-base asphalt. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from SRSG bid results for DPW Services. On Mr. Buckner’s recommendation, Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the award of bids as listed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:16pm- Public Hearing – Joe T’s Pub and Rum Runners for inactive liquor licenses.
Mr. & Mrs. DeTrolio, Rum Runners, 496 Elm St., Mansfield were present and Karen Thomas, owner/manager of Joe T’s Pub with Attorney Cassis. Mr. McKinnon stated that, although the ABCC does not set a limit as to the length of time a license can be inactive, the Board was concerned as to the intent of these two licensees. Mr. DeTrolio informed the Board that he has been trying to sell his license even prior to the business closure, but had been unsuccessful. Attorney Cassis informed the Board that at present the license for Joe T’s Pub is under agreement. Mr. McKinnon informed him that even though the license is sold, the new owner of the license must appear before the Board. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to entertain the renewal of both licenses for the upcoming
year 2009 but with a review of their status one year after they closed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous. Ms. Thomas said that Joe T’s had closed on May 31, 2008. Mr. DeTrolio will let the Board know of the exact date Rum Runners closed.
Correspondence – The Board received information from US Army Corps of Engineering regarding meetings for Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Announcement of Public Scoping.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation from theTJ2 First Robotics Team Benefit Catered Dinner on December 5, 2008 at 6:30pm.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Team Challenge of NE on December 26 - 28, 2008; and Taunton High School Jr. ROTC on November 22, 2008. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the listed Tag Days. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Residents and employees of the Taunton/Raynham Dog Track were present to ask for the Board’s assistance in possibly sending correspondence to the legislation requesting an extension for the operation of the business. Present was Karen Burke-Elm Street West; Carolyn Rogers of Titicut Road; Cheryl Bonaparte-Judson Street; and Mr. & Mrs. Clemmey-171 Elm Street West. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence to the Governor and Senate endorsing an extension of business at the track for an additional two years. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:52pm – 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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