November 3, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 6:30pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the October 27, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Present was Bert Cabral from Wal Mart. Mr. Cabral presented a donation in the amount of $5,000 to the Board for the Veterans Memorial Committee. Mrs. Smith accepted the donation on behalf of the Committee and Board members thanked Wal-Mart for their generosity.
Mr. Luciano was present along with exchange teachers from Bulgaria. Mr. Luciano explained the exchange process and informed all that the teachers have been in the schools during the past few days teaching the children of Raynham. Cheryl Spears, Raynham school teacher, was present and introduced the ladies to the Board. Board members welcomed and thanked the teachers.
Chief Pacheco was present and requested that the Board appoint Sgt. Pohl as a Special Police Officer effective October 31, 2009. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to appoint Sgt. Pohl as a Special Police Officer effective October 31, 2009. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Sgt. Pohl was present and thanked the Board for the appointment.
Chief Januse was present and reviewed the Fire Department Monthly Activity Report with the Board.
7:49pm-Public Hearing – McGee Chevrolet, Class 1 New Dealer License.
James McKay from McGee Chevrolet was present and informed the Board that McGee Chevrolet started over 38 years ago in Hanover, later moving its operations to Middleboro and is now hoping to establish a business in Raynham. Mr. Pacheco informed him of Raynham’s unloading of vehicle policy. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Class 1 New Dealer License for McGee Chevrolet. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner informed that Chief Pacheco requested that the Board invite in the management of Peddler’s Loft to discuss their police details and payment thereof. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to invite the management of Peddler’s Loft to the next meeting on November 10, 2009. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith informed all that the ceremony scheduled to honor Sgt. Monti on November 14, 2009 has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.
Mrs. Smith said that she attended the Bridgewater/Raynham High School Cheerleading Competition last week and that the team had placed second in the competition.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the Community Gardens at Borden Colony and with Mr. Stolte present, asked for an update as to the land. Mr. Stolte stated that compost has been placed on the area of the Community Gardens and will remain through the winter, tilled in the spring and at which time grass will be planted to cover the entire area. Mr. McKinnon requested correspondence be forwarded to Park & Rec and Olsen Greenhouse informing them of the update.
Correspondence – The Board received letters from Barbara Scott and Laraine Nickerson resigning from the Council on Aging. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the resignations with regret. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed that he spoke to the members at the Council on Aging and asked if they would consider requesting from the Board a decrease in the number of members to serve on the Council on Aging. The Council on Aging presently has seven members.
Correspondence – The Board received from Chief Pacheco a request to remove two Sergeant positions from the Dept.’s Table of Organization temporarily due to funding constraints. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve Chief Pacheco’s request to remove two Sergeant positions for the current fiscal year. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous. The issue will be revisited next fiscal year.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Alan Jacobs of 180 Ann Street for an installation of a temporary mobile home due to a back-up of septic at that location. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the installation of a temporary mobile home at 180 Ann Street for 6 months. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence - The Board received a request from Joseph Labonte, 126 Pleasant St., to waive building permit fees. A permit was initially issued in 2008 but the project was not completed. Mr. Buckner recommended that the applicant pay the difference in fees between 2008 and the current fees. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the waiver of permit fees with said condition. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MMA a Legislative Alert titled “Governor Releases $600M Budget Balancing Plan”.
Correspondence – The Board received a thank you letter from participants of the Seniors Helping Seniors Project.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for Tag Days from RAVE for the following dates: November 13, 20, 25, 27, 2009. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Tag Day for RAVE on the above-listed dates. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for Tag Days from Teen Challenge for December 26 & 27, 2009 and Girl Scouts of Eastern MA for December 18, 28, 29, 30, 2009 and January 1, 2, 3, 9 & 11, 2010. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Tag Days for Teen Challenge and Girl Scouts of Eastern MA on the above-listed dates. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:18pm – 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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