FEBRUARY 16, 2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02pm.
Present was Donald McKinnon, Marie Smith and Joseph Pacheco.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the February 9, 2010 as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
7:03pm-Public Hearing, McGee Chevrolet.
Present from McGee Chevrolet was Thomas Quirk. Mr. McKinnon read a letter from the Board to McGee dated January 19, 2010 asking for the submittal of their franchise agreement through General Motors. Mr. Quirk stated that he submitted a letter of interest from General Motors to Mr. Buckner today. Mr. Buckner confirmed that the letter was received and signed by a General Motors representative. The letter stated that McGee had certain conditions to meet prior to General Motors issuing them the franchise license.
Mr. Quirk stated to the Board that the conditions listed were for the building/property which has been completed. He asked for a one week extension for the final submittal of the franchise license from General Motors. Mr. McKinnon stated that under advice from Attorney Antine, the Board has given McGee Chevrolet thirty (30) days to submit proof of the license. Steve LaBelle from LaBelle Chevrolet was present and questioned the Board on the operation of the business without an agreement from General Motors and why did the Board issue a license to do business in the Town without a franchise agreement. Mr. McKinnon stated again that McGee was given a thirty day notice for which to submit his agreement with General Motors, and that Thursday this week would be the last day for the Town to receive.
Mr. LaBelle informed all of the licensing rules and asked for the Board’s intentions going forward if a franchise agreement was not received.
Mr. LaBelle stated that his attorney has been in contact with Attorney Antine who will not schedule a meeting to discuss the matter. Mr. McKinnon said that if the correct documentation is not received by Thursday, February 18, 2010 from McGee, than at the next regular scheduled meeting of the Board an order would be issued to cease the operation of their business. Mr. Pacheco informed Mr. LaBelle that Attorney Antine would only be present to discuss the issue if the Board requested his presence. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to continue until documentation of the franchise license is received on or before February 19, 2010. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon stated that the K-8 Study Committee has requested all interested citizens to contact them to assist and discuss with the Committee the possibility of moving forwarded with an article for the warrant regarding the break-up of Grades K-8.
Mr. Pacheco said he and the rest of the Board attended the South Coast Rail Meeting last week. He gave a brief synopsis of the meeting.
Mr. McKinnon recently met Karen Brothers of Middleboro who discussed with him the Middleboro’s Community Garden. Mr. McKinnon requested correspondence be forwarded to Easton and Middleboro inquiring about their Community Gardens.
Mr. McKinnon informed that Pat Riley requested to be placed on the agenda for February 23, 2010 to present to the Board Read Across America Week.
Correspondence – The Board received from Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High School an invitation to attend scheduled events for their Robotics Team.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Taunton River Coalition information regarding a Mini-Grant Program. Board members concurred to forward to the Town Planner.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for two additional dates for fundraisers from the Raynham Lions Club: March 21, 2010 Chili-Fest and April 3, 2010 Texas Hold’em. Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the above-listed fundraiser dates. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commission approval to waive FY2010 Municipal Appropriation Requirement and Certify Raynham to receive State Aid to Public Library.
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.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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