February 17, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:00pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the February 10, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from two Executive Sessions, one regarding possible deployment of security personnel and investigation of possible criminal conduct and criminal complaint.
Mr. Pacheco informed that the Board received an application from Mastria Buick for a Class I license to sell, exchange or assemble second hand motor vehicles or parts at 1525 Route 44. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the application to amend the Class I license for Mastria Buick/Pontiac/ GMC Truck at 1525 Route 44 to add a Cadillac dealership. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon informed that the K-8 Study Committee next scheduled meeting is for February 24, 2009 at 6pm.
Mr. McKinnon stated that the information obtained from representatives of the Department of Revenue regarding the figures given to Raynham on the MRGF are the correct numbers and that the State will not be waiving or decreasing those figures.
Mr. McKinnon requested a letter of thanks to be sent to the following individuals for their help in obtaining information on the MRGF: Mr. Kingsley, Mr. Nunes, Senator Pacheco, and Representative Flynn.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the drop in the number of students from Raynham attending Bristol/Plymouth and suggested the superintendent of schools be contacted to discuss the figures.
Mr. Pacheco informed the Board that he spoke to a member of the Easton Board of Selectman about the proposed South Coast Rail project.
Mr. Pacheco said that a list of possible Raynham projects to be aided by the Stimulus Plan has been forwarded to the Lt. Governor and suggested working with Department Heads to review and summarize each project in a comprehensive report which will be forwarded to the Lt. Governor.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to compile a comprehensive report of all projects to be aided by the Stimulus Plan for the Town. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Colbea Enterprise LLC a request for a change in ownership. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the administrative change. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from TMLP a request for pole relocation. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on February 24, 2009 at 7:30pm. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence- The Board received from the Bristol County Mosquito Control information regarding Notice of Aerial Larvae Control Application.
Correspondence- The Board received from the Highway Department a request to the State for additional Chapter 90 reimbursement in the amount of $219,000 for the completion of the Rt. 104 Project. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve and sign for the additional Ch. 90 reimbursement for the Rt. 104 Project. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton Inc., information regarding a Comcast of Southern MA donation on behalf of the Cities and Town’s they service.
Correspondence – The Board received information from Comcast regarding the renewal of the Town’s cable license.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days as follows: Raynham Lions Club on May 23, 2009 and September 19, 2009; Bridgewater/Raynham Field Hockey for October and May 9, 2009; Boy Scout 1813 of Bridgewater for April 25, 2009; ROTA for a car wash and candy sale on May 9, 2009; American Cancer Society for April 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the listed Tag Days. 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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