September 29, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:03pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the September 22, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and requested the Board’s approval to fill the vacant full-time Patrol Officer position. Chief Pacheco obtained a re-hire list and from the list recommended Brian J. Levitre, Jr. who is fully trained as a police officer. Mr. Pacheco asked if Officer Levitre would be trained as to the Town’s procedures. Chief Pacheco confirmed that he would have approximately 1-2 weeks of computer training and road procedures. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the hire of Officer Levitre. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Stolte was present and presented the Board with a spreadsheet listing Chapter 90 funds along with projects pending. Mr. Stolte reviewed each project with the Board and the allocation of the funding.
Mr. Stolte stated that the project for Thrasher Street could be started this year although would not be completed until next year when Waste Management funded the overlay of the road. Remaining projects reviewed were South Street East, South Street West and King Philip Street. Mrs. Smith questioned the safety of Thrasher Street during the upcoming winter months. Mr. Stolte said that patching would only be done for this year until the funds are received for the overlay from Waste Management. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the projects and allocation of funds as submitted. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
David Anderson was present to discuss his proposal for a Tent Revival next year. Mr. Pacheco said that he had spoken to both Chiefs. Chief Januse informed Mr. Pacheco that he would required a detail from the Fire Department for the event. Chief Pacheco informed Mr. Pacheco that he would not require a detail from the Police Department at this time, although would like to see what occurs during the first evening of the event. At that time would have the right to require a Police detail. Mr. Pacheco recommended a $1000 bond to be issued to the Town to cover expenses occurred for detail personnel. Mr. Anderson asked for a letter stating the Board’s request for submittal to the Pastor. Mrs. Smith did not have any issues with the event as long as there were no problems. Mrs. Smith
informed Mr. Anderson that if there were problems which arose during the event and the Town requested the event to be cancelled, the group would leave without incident. Mr. Anderson presented the Board with a flyer and an invitation to visit a Revival that is scheduled in Taunton on November 5 & 6, 2009. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Tent Revival event next year with the following conditions: $1000 cash bond issued to the Town and in the event that the Town is forced to cancel the event due to issues, all members would leave without incident. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mrs. Smith informed that she recently attended the North Raynham Water District Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Mrs. Smith said the Veterans Memorial Committee has confirmed the date of November 14, 2009 at the Middle School to honor Sgt. Monti.
Mrs. Smith informed all that a check has been received in the amount of $125,000 from Comcast for the studio. Unfortunately, it was issued to the Town of Raynham. Therefore, RAYCAM will need to wait to proceed with the hiring of a director.
Mr. Pacheco informed that the signal lights at the Rt. 495/Rt. 138 intersection are presently blinking and will progress to full signal.
Mr. McKinnon said that he attended the Senior Olympics and received a badge for the Long Walk.
Mr. McKinnon advised that the Joint Meeting with the Town of Bridgewater Board of Selectmen would need to be cancelled.
Mr. McKinnon informed that the legislation filed by Senator Pacheco regarding the Municipal Revenue Growth Factor and the Town’s minimum contribution to the Regional School District gave the Town the right to appeal to the Department of Revenue prior to a deadline of October 1, 2009. Therefore, he was requesting that Mr. Buckner file an appeal before the deadline. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request. The vote made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Attorney Shelmedine for the approval of Street Acceptances for Heritage Drive, Durham Drive, Parsons Walk, Carriage Hill Drive, Whippoorwill Drive and Pheasant Lane. Mr. Buckner informed that a Public Hearing would need to be scheduled along with a review of the projects by the Planning Board. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco motioned to schedule a Public Hearing and forward the request to the Planning Board for review. Mr. Pacheco amended the motioned pending the approval from Town Counsel on the Developer/Development. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Attorney Antine his ruling on a previous request from the Conservation Commission regarding a temporary decrease in members needed for a quorum. Attorney Antine informed the Board that the quorum cannot be reduced.
Correspondence – The Board received from Shelly Parish a request for a candy sale at Wal Mart on November 1, 2009. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the request for a candy sale at Wal Mart on November 1, 2009 for the Susan B. Komen Walk for the Cure. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:02pm – Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith 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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