January 27, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:06pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the January 20, 2009 meeting. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding litigation.
Chief Pacheco was present and updated the Board on the parking issue along Thrasher Street due to sledding at Borden Colony. The Chief stated that a portion of the fence near the hill has been taken down, although there are still cars parking along Thrasher Street. Chief Pacheco suggested contacting Attorney Antine to inquire as to the Town’s legality of the area. Board Members concurred to contact Attorney Antine regarding the matter.
Mr. McKinnon asked whether individuals were still using the hill behind Merrill School for sledding. Chief confirmed that they were.
Chief informed the Board that a four-wheel drive vehicle was recently involved in an accident and will not be put back into service. Chief asked that one of the remaining four-wheel drive vehicles also be taken out of commission with the funds from these two being used towards the purchase of an additional used four-wheel drive vehicle.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon discussed the Borden Colony Committee recommendation regarding the parcel of land to be used for a future Community Garden. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to designate Parcel G as the site for the future Community Garden. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed that the next meeting for the Study Committee on the Superintendency Union was scheduled for February 24, 2009.
Mrs. Smith stated that she attended the South Coast Rail meeting last week and found it to be an informational meeting. Mrs. Smith also attended the initial meeting with the Fire Department Safety Committee last week.
Over the past weekend, Mr. Pacheco spoke to the Lt. Governor and handed him a list of the items that Raynham would like to be considered for in the upcoming Stimulus Grant Program.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Donahue a request for a Parade Permit for the Raynham Youth Baseball/Softball Association for April 26, 2009. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for a Parade Permit for the RYBSA pending approval from the Police and Fire Chiefs. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Knights of Columbus a request for a 5-mile road race on March 8, 2009. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for the Knights of Columbus road race pending approval from the Police and Fire Chiefs. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation from the Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High School/ DePuy TJ2 Robotics Team to attend their upcoming events.
Correspondence – The Board received from MMA information on different studies and suggestions given to Cities and Towns regarding gaming revenue.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request of Mr. Pacheco to enter into communication with Mr. Robertson of the MMA to discuss their suggestions and possibly scheduling a meeting. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Greenman-Pederson Inc. engineering plans regarding intersection equipment and signal timing for N. Main/Center/Mill Street.
Correspondence – The Board received a reminder from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, MA Rehabilitation regarding the Commonwealth Home Modification Loan Program.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Mr. McCarthy, Middleboro, MA to collect funds for Breast Cancer on May 9, 2009; MA 2001 Air Force ROTC Group for February 13, 2009. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the above-listed Tag Days.
Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:40pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants and to go into Executive Session with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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