March 23, 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 and Joseph Pacheco. Marie Smith was absent.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the March 16, 2010 meeting as printed. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed all that the K-8 Study Committee met at 6:30pm and members from the Committee were invited to the Board of Selectmen meeting to discuss their findings. Present were Mr. Belcher, Mr. Loftus and Mr. Wheeler. Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Committee has discussed the possibility of raising a sum of money to analyze the cost of de-regionalizing grades K-8 and/or forming a superintendency union. A proposed article was read by Mr. McKinnon requesting the sum of $15,000 to analyze the potential de-regionalization of the K-8. Mr. McKinnon informed all that the Town will be meeting with the State to discuss the proposal and to receive their reply in writing, regarding the State’s interest in the possible de-regionalization. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded
to forward communication to Senator Pacheco and Representative Flynn asking for their support for the success of the Town in the decision for the K-8. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Wheeler informed that he and Mr. Ross visited the town of Pembroke and Silver Lake Regional which split about 5-6 years ago. The Superintendent of Silver Lake informed them that the school system has been delighted with their break-up.
Mr. Wheeler said that Pembroke’s percentage of students in Silver Lake was 46%, and paid 46% of the costs, but the Town felt it had no control over the curriculum for their children.
Mr. Loftus informed all that he visited the Carver/Plymouth School District whose break up was about eighteen years ago.
Mr. Belcher stated that an expert is necessary to obtain figures due to the cost associated with salaries for the teachers, health insurance and transportation.
Mr. McKinnon said that the research should be completed by November.
Larry Pecora, candidate for School Committee, was present and said he read Chapter 766 along with the ruling from 1993 regarding the State’s obligation for education. In his opinion, the State would need to supply funds for the education of the children.
Correspondence – The Board received from RARE Hospitality Int., d/b/a Longhorn Steakhouse the approval from the ABCC on the change in corporate officers. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the change in corporate officers for RARE Hospitality Int., d/b/a Longhorn Steakhouse. The vote made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon asked for communication to be forwarded to Ms. Francis, Mr. Olsen, Town of Easton and Town of Middleboro to inquire about Community Farming.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Town Clerk’s office regarding the approval of a new fee schedule. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the submitted fee schedule as submitted. The vote made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Kevin Ellis information regarding a blood drive hosted by the Raynham Knights of Columbus for the Red Cross on March 27, 2010, 9-2:30pm.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Department of Housing and Community Development information regarding the approval of the Housing Production Plan for five years, to be completed by March 10, 2015.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission a hearing notice for April 28, 2010 at 9:30am regarding George Moniz’s appeal of the determination of the Licensing Board of the Town of Raynham denying his application for a seasonal wine and malt beverage license at the Raynham Laundry Center.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a waiver for a septic repair at 868 Church Street. Mr. Perry recommended approving the request. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the waiver for septic repair to 868 Church Street. The vote made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MASS DOT clarification regarding the State seeking local funds to pay for the South Coast Rail Project. They will not be seeking local funds for the construction of the proposed commuter rail line.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Bridgewater/Raynham Regional School District Social Studies Department information on Student Government Day which has been scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2010.
Correspondence – The Board received requests for Tag Days from the following: Raynham Youth Soccer, March 27 & 28, 2010; Taunton West Little League, May 14 & 16; Donna Morin, March 31 and April 1 & 23, 2010. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the above- listed Tag Days. The vote made it unanimous.
7:50pm-Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, with no business to be conducted afterwards. The vote made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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