January 19, 2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:08pm.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie Smith, and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the January 12, 2010 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
John Donahue was present to request the Board’s approval for the following events: 20th Annual Knights of Columbus 5-mile Road Race on March 24, 2010 beginning at 10am. Mr. Donahue informed that he has not spoken to Chief Pacheco yet, but does plan on doing so shortly. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Knights of Columbus 5-mile Road Race on March 24, 2010 pending the approval from Chief Pacheco. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Raynham Youth Baseball & Soccer Association Opening Day Parade for April 25, 2010, which will again begin at the Edgewood Club. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Raynham Youth Baseball & Soccer Association Opening Day Parade for April 25, 2010 pending the approval from Chief Pacheco. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
RYBSA Tag Days on June 12 & 19, 2010 at the Transfer Facility. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve request for the RYBSA Tag Days on June 12 & 19, 2010 at the Transfer Facility pending Mr. Stolte’s approval. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
The Board received a request from Charles H. Rose of 10 Ship Passage to be appointed as Constable. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to re-appoint Charles H. Rose as Constable for one year. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed that the Study Committee for K-8 met prior to this meeting.
7:15pm-Mastria – Change of Dealership
Rick Mastria was present to request the Board’s approval to change dealership at 1545 Route 44 from Raynham Saturn to Mastria Suzuki. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the dealership change for Mastria. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco reminded Mr. Mastria of the Town’s regulation for loading/unloading of vehicles which is not permitted on Rt. 44.
Mr. Mastria requested possible assistance on the repair of Brookside Circle where presently his dealership does unload vehicles. Mr. Pacheco informed that Brookside Circle is not an accepted Town road and that the funds from the Bond on the road would not be a sufficient amount to repave the entire street.
Mr. Painten was present to request an extension of time to obtain the necessary funding to proceed with the purchase of Joe T’s Pub and the transference of the license. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the extension for a total of 60 days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mrs. Smith informed all that the public is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the new Raynham Channel cable access studio on Jan. 27, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Raynham Middle School.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that the North Raynham voting poll location had no exterior lights at the door or on the poles. Mr. Pacheco suggested the Electrical Inspector take a look at the issue and repair prior to the next voting date.
Mr. McKinnon suggested that the Town appoint an Assistant for the Electrical Inspector. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve a posting of the position for Assistant Electrical Inspector. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon reminded all residents of the by-law regarding snow removal onto or across a Town road.
Correspondence – The Board received from Cookies for Kids a request for a Tag Day on January 24, 2010 to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital at Wal Mart. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Tag Day. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation from Lt. Governor Tim Murray for the Kick Off of the South Coast Region Network to End Homelessness on January 26, 2010.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Nihtila Farm for the continuance of a lease of land at Borden Colony at a cost of $100 per acre. Mr. Buckner said that the Town would be exploring options for the property but the pumpkin farmer had worked out very well
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Cape Cod Hunter Horse Shows Association for the use of Rozena Fields on April 24, June 19, August 14 & 21 and from the South East Hunter Association for May 1 and June 5, 2010. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the requests from the Cape Code Hunter Horse Shows Association and the South East Hunter Association for the above listed dates. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Barbara Sleezer to be appointed to the vacant position on Council on Aging. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to appoint Barbara Sleezer to the vacant position on the Council on Aging. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Ultimate Pooch a request to locate their facility at 890 Broadway, Raynham. Mr. Buckner said that a Public Hearing would need to be the scheduled for the proposed Kennel License. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to schedule a Public Hearing on February 9, 2010 at 7:10pm. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that Attorney Antine advised the Board that the dealership of McGee Chevrolet needed the franchise agreement with General Motors to sell vehicles at the Raynham location. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to request the agreement within 30 days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Troop 45 of Dighton, April 3, 2010 and the Taunton Youth Soccer League, September 19, 2010. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the above listed Tag Days. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:50pm – 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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