August 11, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:06pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the July 28, 2009 Executive Session as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Board was returning from an Executive Session regarding a grievance.
Mr. Stolte was present and presented the Board with a letter of recommendations for changes to meet this year’s budget. Changes starting on September 14 will be as follows: reduction in the number of days the facility will be open from 6 to 5; reduction in brush pile hours; commercial yard waste fees to increase to $400/truck load; permit stickers to increase to $70 per resident, $35 for half year and replacement stickers or second vehicle to $10; bag stickers increase to $10 for bundle of 5; reduction of staff for the Solid Waste; cost of demolition to increase. Board members thanked Mr. Stolte and his Department for fulfilling the obligation to scale back. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the recommended changes as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed the Board that the Department is down four officers (one officer retired, one moved to a different state, one injured and one in training). Chief Pacheco also stated that the overtime budge of $5,000 per week has been reduced. The two lists requested by the Chief from Civil Service will aid in filling the positions. Chief Pacheco informed that there were many fundraising events in which the Police Department was needed for safety concerns; although the men would like to donate their time, there may not always be availability for certain occasions.
Mrs. Whalley, Town Planner, was present and informed the Board that she attended a recent meeting in New Bedford regarding the Railroad Corridor. Ms. Whalley recommended that the different Department Heads involved in the possible construction of the railroad communicate as to the Town’s needs on the project. Mr. Pacheco stated that the Town has drawn up a list for mitigations if the project moves forward, and with all the concerns each Department has with the construction of the Rail, he would not be in favor of the project.
Mr. Tripp, Moderator, was present and informed all that the quorum needed for the Special Town Meeting on Thursday will be 75, although there may be a few articles, which would only need a quorum of 25.
Mr. Tripp urged all voters to attend
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint David Desley to the Raynham Cultural Council. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
The Board received from the Lions Club a list of their upcoming fundraisers: August 16-Chicken BBQ; September 26-Pig Roast; October 4-Clam Boil. Mr. Buckner informed that Park & Recreation had a scheduled meeting for this evening and would be discussing the Lions Club fundraisers. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the listed fundraisers for the Lions Club pending the approval from Park & Rec. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mrs. Smith informed that all interviews have been conducted for the Director’s position of RAYCAM.
Mr. Pacheco said that he and the Board attended the recent Grand Opening for DuPuy.
Mr. Pacheco congratulated the Raynham 12 and under Baseball Team who are going on to the championship round and thanked the Police Department for their assistance.
Mr. Pacheco read a letter he drafted regarding Raynham’s support of slot machines and requested it be forwarded to the entire MA Legislature. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward the letter to all MA Legislators. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon requested correspondence be forwarded to Representative Frank and Lynch regarding the addition of Raynham to a list who need the Boston television channels.
Mr. McKinnon stated that a letter was received from the Town of Bridgewater regarding the vote by the Bridgewater Board of Selectmen not to present an article to Town Meeting regarding a superintendency union for grades K-8.
Correspondence – The Board received from Chief Pacheco, in writing, the Departments status on availability to assist during fundraisers, youth events and road races.
Correspondence – The Board received a response from the Police Department regarding the request from the Raynham Youth Soccer for a parade on September 12, 2009. Chief Pacheco informed that assistance during the fundraiser may not be available.
Correspondence – The Board received the signed Cable/TV License Renewal from Comcast.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for Constable from Timothy Holt. Board Members concurred to forward to Chief Pacheco for his approval.
Correspondence – The Board received a thank you letter from Barbara Sleezer on the dedication of the Town Hall courtyard in her name.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Greater Victory Temple a request for a fundraiser on August 15, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the car wash for Greater Victory Temple for August 15, 2009. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:19pm – Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco 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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