April 27, 2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Donald L. 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.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to accept the minutes of the April 20, 2010 meeting as printed. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Board of Selectmen Re-Organization
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to nominate Mrs. Smith as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. The vote made it unanimous. Mrs. Smith accepted.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mrs. Smith seconded to nominate Mr. Pacheco as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Selectmen. The vote made it unanimous. Mr. Pacheco accepted.
Mrs. Smith motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to nominate Mr. McKinnon as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. The vote made it unanimous. Mr. McKinnon accepted.
Paul Monti was present to say that he was misquoted by a Veterans Committee member as having insisted upon a parade. Mr. Monti said he would never ask the town or any other group to organize any kind of tribute to his son. Mr. Monti said that he would give anyone his permission who wished to honor his son although would ask that he be informed. Mrs. Smith thanked Mr. Monti for coming and clarifying the situation.
Special Town Meeting Warrant was reviewed by the Board. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the Warrant as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco read a letter from the Board of Health to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding Earthsource. The letter stated that any and all complaints regarding the business, verbal or written, will be forwarded to the DEP. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to send the letter to the Department of Environmental Protection. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule an Executive Session following the regular meeting regarding Contract Negotiations. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon stated that he still has concerns with the figures for the State Budget especially regarding the 4% reduction to the Town. Mrs. Smith questioned the final payment to be received from the State for the Track. Mr. Buckner said that there should be two additional payments from the State for the track.
Mr. Pacheco thanked Mr. McKinnon for the past year as Chairman and thanked all the voters who came out this past weekend.
Mr. Pacheco said that he attended the opening day for the Raynham Youth Baseball/Softball League and was impressed on how Mr. Donahue thanked the individual Officers from both the Fire and Police Departments who volunteered their time for the event. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to obtain a list of volunteers and forward a letter of thanks from the Board of Selectmen. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco said that he attended the Cultural Council’s dedication of the mural wall. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward correspondence to the Cultural Council congratulating them on the refurbishing of the wall. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon informed the Board that there was a letter in correspondence from Christine Lynch, MA Department of Education and Secondary Education, regarding the statement that Mr. McKinnon requested in writing for the Town Meeting. Mr. McKinnon read the letter and stated that he will be asking the voters to vote affirmatively on the article.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to request that the Board of Selectmen and Highway Department work together to set-up a calendar where as the signs are placed around Town informing voters of voting dates. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon reviewed the election votes for both Raynham and Bridgewater.
Correspondence – The Board received a MMA Bulletin entitled House Sets Debate, FY2011 State Budget Bill.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from the Colonial Runners Club to hold weekly fun runs on Mondays in the Town of Raynham during the months of May, June, July and August. The course will start on South Main Street and end on Mill Street. The letter stated that Chief Pacheco has tentatively approved the route. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for the Colonial Runners Club pending the approval from Chief Pacheco. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information from the MA Municipal Auditors and Accountants Association stating that Janice Boucher passed the exam and received her certification as a Government Accountant.
Correspondence – The Board received from Aggregate Industries information regarding the transportation of asphalt from the construction of Rt. 24 to their facility on King Phillip Street during evening hours. The route that the trucks will be required to drive will be Rt. 138 to W. Brittanica to King Phillip Street. The transportation of material will last 4-6 weeks.
Correspondence – The Board received comments from the Town of Stoughton Board of Selectmen regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the South Coast Rail Project.
Correspondence – The Board received an application from Bowditch & Dewey, Attorneys at Law on behalf of Westborough Beverage Corp./Wal Mart for new officers/directors. Mr. Buckner recommended an informal hearing be scheduled. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule an informal hearing for Westborough Beverage Corp./Wal Mart. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received the following Tag Day requests: Danny Morgonelli for a fundraiser at Wal Mart to aid children under 21 on July 3, 2010; Taunton East Little League for May 22 & 23, 2010; Cancer Crusade on May 9, 2010. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve Tag Days as listed above. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith requested a letter of congratulations to be forwarded to Janice Boucher for receiving her Certificate as a Government Accountant by the Municipal Auditors and Accounting Association.
Mrs. Smith asked Board Members to remain in their positions as liaisons for the different Committees that they presently serve on.
7:46pm – Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. Mr. McKinnon seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants, Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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