July 28, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:10pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the July 14, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding a grievance and job performance.
Mr. McKinnon informed that both requests for Constable has been approved by Chief Pacheco.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. Smith seconded to approve David DiCenso and Louis Borges Jr. as Constables for a term of one year. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Attorney Karis and Karen Thomas, Manager of Joe T’s Pub was present to discuss the existing liquor license of the establishment. Attorney Karis informed that there has been two brokers working on the sale of the property and at present there was interest from buyers. Attorney Karis requested an extension through the end of the year. Mr. Pacheco said that the Board had previously granted an extension on the renewal of the license and until just recently he had not seen any for sale signs posted on the property. Mr. Pacheco stated that he would not be opposed of granting a 60-day extension. Board Members concurred. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to extend the renewal of Joe T’s Pub Liquor License for 60 days in which time a hearing will be scheduled for the
licensee. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
The Board previously received a revised Fee Schedule from the Sealer of Weights and Measure. Mr. Buckner recommended approving the new schedule. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Fee Schedule for Weights and Measure as printed effective August 1, 2009. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon requested Mr. Buckner contact the Highway Department and ask that the appropriate signs contain the date of the upcoming Special Town Meeting of August 13th.
Mr. McKinnon stated that the Board had a discussion with the Town of Bridgewater recently about a superintendency union where the Chairman of the Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee stated that the schools were doing well. Mr. McKinnon spoke of the article on the Town Meeting warrant to gift money to Raynham schools grades K-8. Mrs. Smith concurred that if the School Committee felt that the schools are doing well, she would not be in favor of gifting any amount this year. Mr. Pacheco agreed.
Mr. Buckner stated that the quorum needed for the Special Town Meeting on August 13th will probably still be seventy-five. He stated that a request was send in June to the State, although there is a 90-day response time. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward correspondence to the State asking to expedite their decision. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith stated that the RAYCAM Board of Directors would be conduction interviews for a Program Director at its next meeting.
Mr. Pacheco stated that the Raynham Public Library had a circulation of over 100,000 in FY09.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of Jared Monti being the recently recipient of the Medal of Honor and complimented his fellow soldiers who wrote to the President of the United Stated informing him of Sgt. Monti’s outstanding career.
Mr. McKinnon informed that he recently attended a joint meeting with Selectmen from the towns of Stoughton, Easton and Canton where the topic was the proposed commuter rail.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mrs. Dooley of Taunton, a request that the future Wal Mart on Rt. 138 not build a supermarket next to Market Basket.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Clark of the Raynham Youth Soccer League a request to conduct their annual parade on September 12, 2009. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the date of September 12, 2009 for the Raynham Youth Soccer League Parade, pending approval from Chief Pacheco and Chief Januse. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Senator Pacheco information regarding the Stimulus Grant for Fire Departments.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of resignation from Mr. & Mrs. Larzelere of the Raynham Cultural Council. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the resignations with regret. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to postpone the discussion on the Solid Waste Program to a later date.
Correspondence – Previously, the Town received from Malloch Construction a request to waive fee permits. Mr. Buckner spoke to the Building Commissioner who said he would not be in favor to waive the fees, but would be in favor or accepting the difference from the old fees (already paid) and the new existing permit fees. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the fees for Malloch Construction as stated above. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Circle “K” International a request for a car wash on September 5, 2009. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for a car wash on September 5, 2009. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:06pm – Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, and to go into Executive Session re: a grievance with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna,
Recording Secretary
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