May 5, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:01pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the April 28, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Fire Chief Januse was present and read the Fire Department’s Monthly Activity Report for the Month of April. Chief Januse informed the Board that presently there is one individual at the academy. Chief Januse stated that on Friday, May 1, 2009 Captain Flanagan inspected and tested the newly installed fire sprinklers at Escapades on Broadway. Chief Januse informed the Board that the establishment is up to date on all codes.
Previously the Town of Norton had forwarded a request to the Board to support a Chapter 40B amendment. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to support the amendment. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous. Mr. McKinnon requested correspondence be sent to the Town of Norton informing them of the Board’s support of the amendment.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to re-schedule the Board of Selectmen meeting on
May 12, 2009 at 7pm to 6:30pm due to the Pre-Town Meeting. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon opened the hearing on Escapades re: an alleged violation of a State statute, i.e., failing to have an operating sprinkler system. Mr. McKinnon then read a letter from Chief Januse stating that as of May 1, Escapades had completed the installation of the sprinkler system. Mr. Pacheco moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to close the hearing. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Previously, the Board received an Application for a License from Aggregate for LP Gas tanks. Mr. Buckner informed the Board that upon review of the request, Aggregate would be removing existing tanks, decreasing the amount of fuel storage on the premises by 30%. Mr. Buckner said that a request of this nature would not require a Public Hearing as previously scheduled. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to cancel the Public Hearing scheduled on May 12, 2009 for Aggregate. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Bucker informed that Student Government Day is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2009.
Mr. Pacheco informed that he and Mrs. Smith attended the Open House held recently for Aldi.
Mr. Pacheco spoke of the recent conduct displayed by an employee of McDonald’s towards a Raynham Police Officer. Mr. Pacheco said that he had spoken to Chief Pacheco about the incident and conveyed the support of the Board on this matter. Mr. Pacheco said that it is not acceptable for a business to operate in such a manner and would hope that they would cooperate when an Officer was providing assistance. He said he may want to invite the manager of the establishment in to remind them of Raynham’s policy.
Mr. McKinnon inquired about handicapped parking spaces at the soccer fields and if there could be designated areas for such.
Mr. McKinnon asked if there were any letters of interests received regarding the vacant position on the Planning Board. Mr. Buckner informed that none had been received to date.
Mr. McKinnon suggested scheduling a joint meeting with the Planning Board to appoint someone to the vacant position. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule a joint meeting on May 19, 2009. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from MMA information regarding Senate Budget Plan to Cut at Least $1B from House Budget.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the Bristol County Selectmen Association regarding a meeting to discuss Regionalization.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Highway Department a request for the approval of a contract for household hazardous waste. Mr. Stolte requested the contract be awarded to Clean Harbors. Mr. Buckner recommended approving the contract. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to award the contract for household hazardous waste to Clean Harbors. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Brian Farrington a request for payment for snow plowing/removal at Tracey Corners. The Town cannot pay for services not contracted and Mr. Buckner will speak with Mr. Stolte.
Correspondence – The Board received from Pro-Home an invitation to attend a meeting on May 28, 2009 at the Holiday Inn, Taunton.
Correspondence – The Board received a reminder from the Raynham Fire Fighters Association regarding the annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Johnson’s Pond.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Bridgewater/Raynham Sophomore Class, car wash at Wal Mart on May 14, 2009 and Circle K International, car wash at Wal Mart on June 7, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the above- listed Tag Days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a flier regarding a production of “All Shook Up” to be performed at the Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High School on May 7, 8, & 9, 2009.
7:35pm – Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, an Executive Session regarding Contractual Agreement with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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