September 8, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:04pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the August 25, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Present was David C. Anderson, 1159 Glebe Street, Taunton to discuss with the Board his request for a permit to conduct a Tent Revival at the Rozenas Fields. Mr. Anderson informed that he previously spoken to Mr. Rozenas and explained his intentions. The Tent Revival would be held during the last week in May or first two weeks in June, depending on weather, where local churches would be invited to attend.
Mr. Anderson informed that the purpose of the Tent Revival is to unite churches along with helping individuals to acquire a meeting with God. A team of ministry workers from Virginia would be conducting the evening services, which would be between the hours of 7:30-9:30pm nightly with a Sunday morning service. Mr. Anderson informed that his organization would provide workers to aid in traffic and parking, overnight security for the tent along with a daily clean-up crew. The tent would be erected in the fields nearest to Rt. 495, the use of a PA system along with lighting inside and outside the tent, port-a-parties on the grounds, there would be no smoking allowed in or around the tent, no overnight camping and there would be no food or beverages served. Mrs. Smith asked if there would be ample
parking.
Mr. Anderson confirmed that the field allows for about 300 vehicles and that the tent capacity is 325. Mrs. Smith asked if Mr. Anderson has coordinated such an event in the past. Mr. Anderson stated that he had just completed a Tent Revival in Virginia. Mrs. Smith requested that Mr. Anderson inform both Police and Fire Departments of his intentions. Mr. Anderson informed that the tent is made out of fire retardant material and that his organization would have a first-aid personnel available. Mr. Pacheco questioned the funding for the event. Mr. Anderson informed that the event would be funded by donations through the various church participants. Mr. Pacheco informed Mr. Anderson that with the economic times the way they are, Raynham’s manpower for Police detail may not be
available. Mr. Pacheco had concerns with the noise due to the area being residential. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to take under advisement for two weeks. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Residents from King Philip Street were present to discuss with the Board their concerns with noise and traffic in the area: Juliann Pike 331 King Philip Street, Beverly Procknik, 334 King Philip Street,
and Dan Menconi, 340 King Philip Street. Mr. Pacheco informed all that he conversed with Mrs. Pike over the past weekend and discussed with her some of her concerns. Mrs. Pike said that the noise and traffic traveling along King Philip Street had increase considerably over the past few years to a point that it is concerning the neighbors in regards to safety. Residents stated that drivers from Waste Management and Gordon Trucking are blowing their horns for long period of times. Mrs. Procknik had concerns with the children in the area and the speed of vehicles traveling on King Philip Street. She said that in the past there was a “Slow-Children” sign and a posted speed limit sign. Mrs. Procknik asked if the signs could be re-mounted along King Philip Street. Mr. Menconi
stated that with the traffic and speeders along the road, residents find it very difficult to exit their own driveways. Mr. Pacheco informed that there had been an increase in Police patrols in the area recently along with Raynham’s trailered speed sign re-enforcing the speed limit. Mr. Pacheco suggested contacting Waste Management and Gordon Trucking to ask if their drivers could be a little more considerate of residents along King Philip Street when blowing their horns. Mr. McKinnon requested the Police Department be informed of the horn blowing.
Mr. Menconi asked if commercial traffic would be re-routed down Thrasher Street. Mr. Pacheco requested Mr. Bucker contract Mr. Stolte asking for signs to be erected along King Philip Street which informs drivers of the speed limit and children in the area.
7:32pm- Public Hearing-J & A Auto Center LLC for Class II Used Car License at 211 Broadway.
Present was Jason Eldaccache from J & A Auto Center. Mr. Eldaccache informed the Board that he has been self-employed and in the business for over 20 years. Previously he had a retail location in Quincy and is presently doing wholesale business from a Fall River location. Mr. Pacheco informed
Mr. Eldaccache of Raynham’s policy of loading and unloading vehicles along a major route.
Mr. Eldaccache informed that approximately forty vehicles would be located on the front property for sale along with a small quantity located in the rear, which would be used for the storage of vehicles that will be exported. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the Class II Used Car License for J & A Auto Center LLC at 211 Broadway. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Board Members along with Mr. Buckner discussed a possible date for the Fall Town Meeting.
Mrs. Smith asked if a schedule has been set for flu shots at the Senior Center. Mrs. Smith informed that she would be visiting tomorrow the new location of the cable studio at the Middle School.
Correspondence – The Board received from SRPEDD a request for volunteers to serve on the Southeast Regional Economic Committee.
Correspondence – The Board received from David Mohler, Executive Office of Transportation, information regarding the correspondence forwarded to the State for the release of funds for the Rt. 44/Orchard Street construction.
Correspondence – The Board received from David Sullivan, State Representative, his support in legalization of gaming.
Correspondence – The Board received from Robert S. Nihtila, Jr., Holbrook, MA, a request to “pick-your-own.” Mr. Nihtila request is for individuals to pick their own produce for approximately four weeks during the month of October if he would lease a portion of land at Borden Colony. Board Members requested information to be obtained from the State on the APR and permission from Park & Rec.
Correspondence – The Board received from Alan Perry information regarding the EEE virus.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Fire Department the Activity Report for the Month of August.
Correspondence – The Board received a request of a septic waiver for 50 Captain Landing. Mr. Perry recommended approving. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the septic waiver for 50 Captain Landing. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the South Coast Rail an invitation to an Open House on September 14, 2009.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Air Force ROTC, Taunton High School for a candy sale at Wal Mart on November 8, 2009 and Key Club, Taunton High School, car wash at Wal Mart on October 3, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded pending approval from the Water District for the car wash. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:04pm – 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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