April 14, 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.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the April 7, 2009 meeting as printed. The Vote made unanimous
Linda King, Treasurer/Collector, was present and reminded all that the fourth quarter tax bill is due May 1, 2009.
Mr. Pacheco reminded all that one bid for the lease of Borden Colony had been received from Olson Greenhouse. Mr. Buckner said that Park & Rec has forwarded their comments along with concerns regarding the lease. Mr. Buckner stated that a copy of the bid was forwarded to the Borden Colony Committee and Conservation Commission who were also informed of the comment period. Mr. McKinnon asked that a copy of the comments from Park & Rec. be forwarded to Mr. Olson. Mr. McKinnon asked for letters of interest from individuals who may be interested in the Community Farm area be sent to the Town Hall. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to table the matter for one additional week to review comments from Park & Rec. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Dupont was present to discuss a new location for the Colonial Road Runners Race. Mr. Dupont said that although the streets they have used over the past few years are wonderful to use, the increase in traffic has raised concerns by the Race Committee of the safety for the runners. Mr. Dupont stated that the Race Committee discussed a change in streets where it would allow the runners to use sidewalks (Lakeview Dr, Main Street, Four Corners). Mr. Dupont has discussed the new streets with Chief Pacheco who had tentatively approved the new course. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the new street locations for Colonial Road Runners Race. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
7:15pm-Public Hearing – Bay State Pre-Owned Inc. 147 Broadway for Transfer of Class 2 Used Auto Dealers License.
George Andruk was present and informed the Board that he has been in the auto business for over 30 years and would like to use the location, which has been used previously as a automobile dealership to sell used cars. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Class 2 Used Auto Dealers License for 147 Broadway. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous. Mr. Pacheco reminded Mr. Andruk of Raynham’s policy on unloading and loading vehicles.
Board members reviewed the draft of the Town Meeting Warrant and Budget. Mr. Wheeler, Chairman of the Finance Committee, was present and thanked all for their assistance this year especially the Finance Committee, Town Accountant and Mr. Buckner. Mr. Pacheco informed that a Home Rule Petition was recently submitted as an article for the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Pacheco read the Petition regarding a Temporary Extension of Greyhound Dog Racing. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the Home Rule Petition as Article #27 for the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco reminded the Board of the request submitted by the Raynham Public Library to erect signs indicating the library location. Mr. McKinnon stated that he had concerns with one of the proposed locations-Rt. 44/Orchard Street. Mrs. Smith stated that she had concerns regarding future organizations request to erect similar signs all over the Town. Mrs. Smith requested the Board to receive the exact locations for all three signs and the approval from residents on the proposed areas. Board members concurred to table for one week.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Correspondence – The Board had received an inquiry regarding the lease of the farm stand at Borden Colony from the Reed Brothers. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the lease of the farm stand at Borden Colony by the Reed Brothers for the season for $1,000. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding a meeting of the MEDC at the Exchange Conference Center on May 8, 2009.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Bridgewater/Raynham School Committee a copy of a letter submitted to the Cable Commission supporting the broadcasting of cable television from the schools.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Highway Department to approve a three-year contract for traffic markings to Standard Line, Taunton, MA in the amount of $44,653.50. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the three-year contract for traffic markings to Standard Line, Taunton, MA in the amount of $44,653.50. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of a letter sent to the Governor from the Bridgewater/ Raynham School Committee asking for clarification on distribution of Federal Stimulus Funding.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Antine information regarding the decision on the Market Basket/Wal-Mart case stating that the Market Basket has filed an appeal.
Correspondence – The Board received soil-testing results for the Susi Gravel Pit. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the testing and grant the approval for the gravel removal permit to Raynham Corp. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for Tag Days for Cancer Related Illnesses on April 16, 17, 23, and 24, 209. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for Tag Days for Cancer Related Illnesses on April 16, 17, 23, and 24, 209. Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous.
8:24pm – 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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