November 10, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:05pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the November 3, 2009 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and informed all that his Department is in the process of completing an arrest on South Street East.
David Lenger, Real Estate Broker, was present to discuss with the Board the liquor license for
Joe T’s Pub. Mr. Lenger informed the Board that there is a Purchase and Sales Agreement in progress and should be written within the next two weeks. Mr. Lenger said that the interested party planned on turning it into a sports lounge with an opening in January or February 2010. Mrs. Smith stated that for her to continue the discussion, she would need to see a written Purchase and Sales Agreement and the prospective owner present at the meeting on November 24, 2009.
Mr. Pacheco said that because the liquor license had been dormant for over a year, he would favor revoking the license if the requests were not met at that meeting. Discussion continued until November 24, 2009.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Board Members reviewed the SERSG DPW Contracts. Mr. Buckner recommended approving the awards as printed. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the listed SERSG DPW Contracts as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:17: pm – Peddler’s Loft, Matthew Cummings and Chad Berry was present. Chief Pacheco explained the payment system that his Department has for police details at private establishments. He said that currently there are only three invoices which are on the boarder for going past the 30 day limitation for payment. Mr. Cummings explained that in September, they forwarded payment with additional amounts to help cover the invoices, although, as Chief Pacheco explained there is no flexibility in the payment system for such activities. Mr. Berry said that three checks were forwarded to the Police Department within the past week and that they are making a huge effort to pay the bills on time.
Mr. McKinnon stated that payment must be made on time. Mrs. Smith explained the process that the Town must follow for receipts of payment and asked that invoice numbers be written on each check when forwarded to the Chief.
Mr. McKinnon welcomed Cub Scout Pack 43 who were present during the meeting.
Mrs. Smith said that she enjoyed the day of recognition at the schools for veterans.
Mr. Pacheco stated that the House had passed the bill for simulcasting and that it had been forwarded to the Senate. Mr. Pacheco said that the Governor’s cuts for January 2010 could be greater than anticipated.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the outstanding activities RAVE organized for the Veterans Day ceremony at the schools.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a waiver on a Title V Septic System for 184 Broadway. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the installation of a septic system at 184 Broadway as submitted. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Raymond Chappell a letter of resignation from the Raynham Wire Inspector position effective December 30, 2009. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept with regrets. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Manuel P. Rocha a letter of interest to be appointed to a vacant position on the Council on Aging. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Mr. Rocha to a vacant position on the Council on Aging. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
8:07pm – 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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