February 24, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:08pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the February 17, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. Pacheco made unanimous
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding contracts.
Pat Riley and Kathleen Roberts were present to request the Board’s approval in designating the week of March 1 through March 7th as Read Across Week in Raynham. Mr. Pacheco read the proclamation for Read Across America Week. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the proclamation and designate the week of March 1 through March 7th as Read Across Week in Raynham. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Adriana and Sydney Smith were present and presented Dr. Seuss books to Board members who will be volunteers during Read Across America Week.
The Board received an application from Stephen Coughlin for reappointment as a Constable. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to reappoint Stephen Coughlin as Constable for one year. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:21pm-Public Hearing – Central Dodge for Class 1 Annex License at 1455 Rt. 44.
Ed Albert was present and informed the Board that the request is to re-open the existing building located at 1455 Rt. 44 as an annex for the displaying of vehicles. Mr. McKinnon asked if the dealership at 1455 Rt. 44 would be just one type of vehicle or all. Mr. Albert informed that all types of vehicles would be displayed at the location. Mr. Pacheco reminded Mr. Albert of the Town’s policy for unloading of new vehicles.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Class 1 Annex License for Central Dodge at 1455 Rt. 44. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:30pm- Public Hearing – TMLP/Verizon joint pole location on Britton Street. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for a joint pole location on Britton Street for TMLP/ Verizon. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
The Board received a request from the Raynham Lions Club for a One-Day Alcohol Beverage License on March 15, 2009 for a Chili Fest. Mr. Pacheco informed that Park & Rec had approved and recommended the license be granted. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for an Alcohol Beverage License on March 15, 2009 for a Chili Fest for the Raynham Lions Club. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner requested the Board’s permission to solicit citizen input and possible members from the public to service on the Open Space & Recreation Committee. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request to solicit citizen’s input and possible members from the public to serve on the Open Space & Recreation Committee. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Bridgewater/Raynham K-8 Study Committee met tonight.
Mrs. Smith said that negotiations with the Fire Department would begin in March.
Correspondence – The Board received from CW28 information regarding a survey of Federal Communication Commission rules and the request for opinions to be forwarded to the network. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence with the Board’s opinion on the survey of Boston channels. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Gay at GATRA information regarding funding cuts.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence to the Governor, Representative Flynn, Senator Pacheco regarding these cuts and effects to the Town. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Park and Rec. a request from the MA Fish and Wildlife to stock Johnson Pond with trout for the season at no cost to the Town of Raynham. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request from MA Fish and Wildlife to stock Johnson Pond with trout for the season. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Planning Board regarding a policy on snow plowing in subdivisions, which are not yet approved by the Town. Mr. McKinnon spoke of the bonding system in place where as a specific amount of money is secured with the Town for the duration of the project. Mr. McKinnon suggested contractors supply the Town with a completion date for a subdivision project. Mrs. Smith concurred with Mr. McKinnon and suggested stricter regulations be given to contractors on the amount of a bond and a time frame for a project completion. Mr. Pacheco suggested a possible increase in bond amounts. Mr. McKinnon stated that a resident in the Town of Raynham should have their streets plowed during a storm, but the contractors should be aiding in the cost for the
man-hours. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward to the Planning Board their suggestions mentioned above. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received an announcement from Bristol/Plymouth Regional High School on the appointment of Mr. Pacheco to represent the member communities of the Bristol/Plymouth Regional High School for the upcoming collective bargaining.
Correspondence- The Board received from the South Coast Rail Development information regarding funds available for Open Space and Recreation. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the funds available for Open Space and Recreation without waiving the previous request for mitigation put forth by Raynham regarding the South Coast Rail Development. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence- The Board received an invitation from the Bristol County Assessors Association to attend a meeting on March 12, 2009 with Mr. Robert Nunes.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Ms. Silva for a Tag Day for the American Cancer Society on March 28, 2009. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Tag Day. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:52pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith 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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