March 24, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Joseph Pacheco called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:03pm.
Present were Joseph Pacheco, Donald L. McKinnon and Marie Smith.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the March 17, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the Board had received a request from the Cape Cod Horse Show Association regarding the use of the Rozenas Field for the following dates: April 10, June 8, August 8 & 15, September 9 and dates of April 25 and May 31 for the Southeast Hunter Association. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the above listed dates. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
A request from the Town Clerk’s Office was received regarding the polling hours for the Town election on April 25, 2009. The Town Clerk requested the polling hours be reduced to 10am-2pm due to the fact that there are no contested offices at this election. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for polling hours on April 25, 2009 to be 10am-2pm. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner informed all that the Mobile Home Rent Control Board has recommended Mr. Belcher Stanley to be appointed to the vacant position on the Board. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Belcher Stanley to the vacant position on the Mobile Home Rent Control Board. The vote was 2-0 with Mrs. Smith abstaining.
Mr. McKinnon informed that he had received a telephone call and correspondence from the State Attorney General’s Office regarding a response to the request regarding legal opinion on the Municipal Revenue Growth Factor.
Mrs. Smith said that the Lions Club had contacted her regarding a fundraiser on April 25, 2009 with all proceeds to be donated to the Veterans Memorial Fund.
Mr. Pacheco stated that he had received an email regarding the lack of turning arrows on Elm Street
East/Rt. 138. Mr. Pacheco suggested adding the request to the list of items for possible mitigation with the State if the Stoughton route for South Coast commuter rail was approved. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to add the additional item to the mitigation list. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from SRPEDD information regarding their Annual Meeting on
April 17, 2009. SRPEDD also requested the nomination of individuals for Special Awards which will be presented at the Annual Meeting.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MA State Lottery Commission information regarding an existing establishment in Raynham that will be allowed to apply for Keno To Go. The Town has 21 days to object to the issuance of a Keno To Go license for the Raynham Laundry Center on South Street West.
Correspondence- The Board received Michael Levinson a letter of resignation from the Conservation Commission effective March 18, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept with regrets. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence- The Board received from Reed Brothers Farm a request to rent the farm stand at Borden Colony for the upcoming season at a cost of $1000. Board Members concurred to take under advisement for one week.
Correspondence – The Board received a report from the Police Department regarding a possible bomb threat which occurred on Monday at the Middle School. A suspicious package was left out front. Board members thanked the Police Department, teachers and bus drivers for their assistance in handling the situation.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the MA Office of Disability regarding a meeting on April 30, 2009.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Board of Health Agent regarding the Annual Rabies Clinic.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Baptist Church of All Nations a request for a Car Wash at Walmart on April 25, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the Car Wash for the Baptist Church of All Nations on April 25, 2009. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:32pm – 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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