January 12, 2010 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 January 5, 2009 meeting
as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:00pm – Tag Day Summit.
Mr. Buckner presented the Board with a calendar listing Tag Days submitted to date. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the submitted calendar for the listed Tag Days and for future submittal from Raynham organizations. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Present was David Wluka representing Raynham Corp. (Susi Gravel Pit) to inform the Board that the site work is on-going in the gravel pit as in years past. Mr. Buckner recommended approving the permit renewal pending soil testing.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the Gravel Permit off Gardiner Street to
Raynham Corp. pending soil test results. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mrs. Smith introduced the newly-appointed Executive Director of the Town’s cable access corp. (RAYCAM), Michael Heylin and asked him to explain to the residents the issues that have been corrected at Town Hall. Mr. Heylin informed all that the Town Hall Meeting Room was updated this week with new digital cameras and equipment. All the new equipment will allow the broadcast of meetings held at the Town Hall to be state of the art. Mr. Heylin said that the Middle School gym and auditorium should be connected prior to the Spring Town Meeting, which will allow the broadcasting of live events.
Mrs. Smith requested that all Boards and/or Committees meeting at the Town Hall use the Meeting Room due to the fact that they will now be able to be televised. Mrs. Smith so motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded the motion. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous
Mr. McKinnon suggested broadcasting information to residents regarding the scheduled programs for Channel 98 and Channel 9. .
Mr. Pacheco updated all on the legislative status of education reform including charter schools. The MMA also sent a letter outlining its position on charter schools.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a hearing on a grievance filed by the Police Department. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule a hearing in Executive Session on January 26, 2010 at 6pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Department of Agricultural Resources information regarding a Public Hearing on Vegetation Management Plan for CSX railroad right of ways.
Correspondence – The Board received an update from Mr. Perry regarding the recent H1N1 clinic held at the Middle School. A total of 365 vaccinations were administered – 310 given to Raynham residents and 55 vaccinations given to Bridgewater residents.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Mastria a request to change the franchise at 1545 Route 44 from Saturn to Suzuki Corp. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on January 19, 2010. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:40pm – 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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