July 14, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:00pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the June 31, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed all that Sgt. Mario Bettencourt was retiring after 26 year of service to the Town of Raynham. The Chief read a Letter of Commendation. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Sgt. Bettencourt to the Special Police Officer list. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous. All Board members congratulated and thanked Sgt. Bettencourt for dedication to the Town.
Sgt. Bettencourt thanked the Board and the Chief and stated that it has been an honor to come to work every day for the Town.
Chief Januse was present and presented Department Commendations to Lt./Paramedic Bryan Silvia, FF/Paramedic William Trautman, FF/Paramedic Jason Karns, and FF/Paramedic Scott Pinardi for the outstanding job they perform. Board members thanked the Firefighters and informed them that it is an honor to have them in the Town of Raynham.
Chief Januse read the Fire Department Activity Report for the month of June.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner presented for the Board’s approval an Anti-Fraud Policy and Response Program.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the Policy as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the possible increase in meals/room occupancy tax in the Town of Raynham.
Mr. McKinnon read a letter of resignation from Edward Gardner, Building Commissioner, effective
July 14, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept with regret. Mr. McKinnon
made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith updated all on the Raycam Board of Directors’ recent meeting.
Mr. McKinnon informed that the meeting with the Bridgewater Board of Selectmen last week went well. Discussion followed. A letter was read to the Town of Bridgewater regarding moving forward with the Superintendency Union.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter from Chief Pacheco regarding the six empty positions in the Police Department. Chief Pacheco requested the approval of the Board to receive information from the reserve list. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve Chief Pacheco to obtain information from the reserve list. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a Grievance from the Fire Department regarding Article 1. Board members concurred to discuss in Executive Session at a later date.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Antine his determination on the language regarding the procedure to withdraw from Bridgewater/Raynham Regional School for Elementary Grades Pre K-Grade 8.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MMA, Oppose Verizon Bill that Threatens Cable Franchising Powers.
Correspondence – The Board received a proposed Fee Schedule from the Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to waiver permit fees from Malloch Construction Co.
Mr. Buckner informed that Mr. Gardner does not recommend waiving fees as the initial permits were pulled over three years ago and there will be a change in the plans. Board members concurred to take under advisement for two weeks.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of interest from David Desley to be appointed to the Cultural Council. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward the letter of interest onto the Council for their approval along with providing Mr. Desley’s Raynham address. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of interest from Veronica White to be appointed to the Council on Aging. Board Members agreed to set a deadline for applications for the vacancy on the Council on Aging for July 28, 2009.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for appointment to Constable from Louis Borges of Halifax. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward to Chief Pacheco for review.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Taunton High School Student Council, car wash on July 18 & August 29, 2009; Arthur McIntyre, August 1, 2009; and Bridgewater/Raynham High School, car wash on September 19, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the above-listed Tag Days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:40pm – Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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