FEBRUARY 23, 2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald McKinnon called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:04pm.
Present was Donald McKinnon, Marie Smith and Joseph Pacheco.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the February 16, 2010 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Pat Riley, Kathleen Roberts and Michelle Enos were present to request the Board’s approved for Read Across America Week. Mr. McKinnon read the resolution proclaiming March 1 through March 7, 2010 as Read Across America Week in Raynham. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve Read Across America Week in Raynham March 1 through March 7, 2010. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Pat Riley informed all of the activities during the week and presented Board members with Dr. Seuss books which will be read to students.
Mr. McKay from McGee Chevrolet was present to inform all that a Manufacturer’s Certification of Dealer was presented to the Town for the operation of McGee Chevrolet on Rt. 44. Mr. McKinnon welcomed McGee Chevrolet to the Town. Mr. Buckner confirmed the receipt of the Certificate and stated that Attorney Antine has reviewed the documents submitted.
7:18pm – Public Hearing - George Moniz, Jr. d/b/a/ Raynham Laundry Center, application for a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverage License for 575 South Street West.
Mr. Moniz was present and asked for the Board’s approval of a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverage License at his present establishment Raynham Laundry Center. Mr. Moniz explained to the Board that this addition would help all businesses in the plaza where he is located along with restaurant businesses across the street.
He said that he is TIP Certified and so would his employees if he is granted the license. Mr. Moniz informed the Board that the beverages would be stored in a refrigerator located on the premises and be dispensed in plasticware. Mr. Moniz said that if a license is granted, he would also have access to a monitor for his KENO license business. Mr. McKinnon questioned the number of hours Mr. Moniz is out of the building during the course of the day. Mr. Moniz said that he is only away for a couple of hours during the day and if the license is granted, he would have two employees on the premises at all times.
Mr. McKinnon read several letters received in support of Mr. Moniz. Letters received from Attorney Torres, Dr. Eaton, Donald Patterson, Gary Rose, Kim Gray and Jason Buffington. Mrs. Smith commented on the wonderful letters of recommendation although she stated her concerns. Mrs. Smith’s asked if the establishment was only a drop-off service, how many children are in the building during the day, what were the peak hours for his business, and if there was any changes that needed to be made to the building if the license was granted. Mr. Moniz stated that the business is both drop-off and self serve, during the course of the day there is very few children in the building, that more of his customers are in the building between 4-5pm, and the interior of the building would go through no changes. Mrs. Smith also asked what the closing time of the business was and stated that she still has concerns for security and safety of individuals. Mr. Moniz said that at present the closing
time of the business is 9pm and that there are security cameras on premises.
Chief Pacheco was present and stated his concerns. Chief Pacheco stated that usually with an alcohol license food is served for a specific purpose and that he did not know how or where Mr. Moniz could serve food in his present location. Chief Pacheco had concerns with individuals walking across the street to obtain food especially after drinking. Fire Chief Januse was present and said that Captain Flanagan visited Mr. Moniz’s establishment today and found it up to code, having a fire alarm and sprinklers. Chief Januse stated that if the license is granted, a crash door/push bar door would need to be installed and handicapped accessible.
Mr. Doyle from the Building Department was present and informed that because of the size of his establishment, the required bathrooms would be two and would need to be handicapped accessible. Alan Perry, Board of Health Agent, was present and stated that the Board of Health would need to enforce the State and Federal Food Codes. Wine and malt beverage is considered a food, therefore a food serving license would need to be obtained and the business would have to comply with the food codes. Mr. Perry stated that he had concerns from the public health standings as to the storage and disposal of the food on the premises.
Mr. Pacheco stated that with all the information received tonight, he would ask that the Board take under advisement for one week. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to continue the Public Hearing until March 2, 2010. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner asked for the Board’s approval on the Housing Plan Amendment previously submitted by Marilyn Whalley. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the submitted Amendment to the Housing Plan as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith informed that she attended a meeting with RAYCAM last week where the discussion was on the furniture in the studio and the training of the school children for the studio. Mrs. Smith also viewed a test of the green screen at the studio.
Mr. Pacheco updated the Board on State House News regarding Municipal Relief Act.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that Donald Sheridan of the Bridgewater/Raynham High School recently won the State Wrestling Championship, weighing in at 215 pounds.
He said that next week a sculptor will be at the Town Hall to discuss a location of a possible sculpture for the Town.
Mr. McKinnon informed that the Veteran Committee met last week and discussed the possibility of a vote at the next meeting to proceed with the Veterans Memorial.
Correspondence – The Board received a Letter of Interest from Charles D. Young for the Conservation Commission. Board members concurred to forward to the Conservation Commission.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Reed Brother’s Farm for the lease of Borden Colony farm stand from July 15 through October 15, 2010 at a cost of $1000. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to forward the request to Park & Recreation for a recommendation. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a request to transfer permits previously issued to Brown Builders Inc. for 70 Berry Hill Drive and 138 Club House Drive. Mr. Pacheco informed that one or both locations owe property tax to the Town. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the transfer of the permits pending the payment of the cost difference from the initial permit fee to the present fee and property tax to the Town. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the MMA regarding Municipal Health Insurance Reform.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the K-8 Study Committee met with the Northboro/Southboro School Districts who have proceeded to go with Superintendency. Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Ross visited the Silverlake/Pembroke School Districts who have proceeded with a break-up. Mr. Loftus will be visiting Carver/Plymouth School Districts within the next week. Mr. McKinnon said that the Committee would also be visiting individuals at the State level such as Christine Lynch and Mr. Nunes to discuss the possible assistance from the Commonwealth if Raynham decides to move forward with a break-up of the K-8. Mr. McKinnon informed all that if the Committee does move forwarded with the suggestion of a break-up, it is not for the sake of just a break-up, but rather to lower the class size under thirty.
8:30pm-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.
Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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