June 1, 2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairmen Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:05pm.
Present were Marie Smith, Donald L. McKinnon, and Joseph Pacheco
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the May 25, 2010 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Larry Painten, Joe T’s Pub, was present to discuss with the Board his timing on getting the establishment up and running. Mr. Painten stated that his financing has fallen through and would need approximately a few months to acquire the funds needed to bring the building up to code. Mr. Pacheco stated that individuals who currently have a Seasonal Liquor License would like to apply for the Full Liquor License that Mr. Painten was currently vying for . Mr. McKinnon stated that he would like to extend to Mr. Painten additional time to acquire the funding needed. Mrs. Smith said that she would like to see Mr. Painten move forward with the renovation of the establishment, but is not sure on the length of time to extend for the completion. Mr. Painten informed the Board that he has been
working in the building and currently invested about $20,000, although still needs to bring the establishment up to code with sprinklers, plumbing and electrical. Mrs. Smith asked what the total amount would be for those items to be complete. Total funding needed would be approximately $150,000 per Mr. Painten. Mr. McKinnon motioned to extend for three (3) months the Liquor License determination. Mr. Pacheco seconded to amend the motion—giving the completion of the renovations a date of September 7, 2010; if by this date the establishment is not completely renovated and ready to open for business, the Board would start the process on September 21, 2010 to award the All Alcoholic License to a new applicant. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco was present and requested the Board’s permission to activate one of the Sergeant’s positions and request a list from Civil Service. Mr. Pacheco asked if the position was listed in the Chief’s budget. Chief Pacheco informed that the position was in the Departments budget. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request to fill one Sergeant’s position. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
7:16pm-SMC Group, LLC d/b/a Surly Johnson Sports Bar & Grill, application for alteration of premises.
Present was Mark Barry who informed the Board that the alteration of the premises would be to add outdoor seating to an existing walkway. Present was Chief Pacheco who stated that he would request jersey barriers be placed in the front of the seating area for the safety of all individuals. Mrs. Smith read a letter from Chief Januse stating that an inspection was conducted at the establishment at the request of the Board and that he was listing his concerns regarding the proposed. Mr. McKinnon stated that since patrons were being pushed closer to the street, there would be a greater safety risk. Mr. McKinnon motioned to deny the proposed application for alteration of premises on the basis for the safety for all individuals. Mr. Pacheco seconded the motion and Mrs. Smith made it
unanimous.
7:22pm-Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to close the Public Hearing for Surly Johnson Sports Bar & Grill. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Present was Rachel Brown who informed the Board of the LaRouche Political Action Committee and their efforts to request from Congress an affirmative vote on the Glass-Steagall Amendment.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco informed that he recently attended the RAVE Awards with Mr. McKinnon and that Kathy Tripp received an award. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward a letter of congratulations to Ms. Tripp for her many years of service to the School District. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco spoke of the efforts from Senator Pacheco on Raynham’s behalf to pass the amendment for gaming. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward a letter of thanks to Senator Pacheco for his hard work on moving the amendment forward. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon reminded all that Saturday, June 26, 2010 is the scheduled voting day for the override vote and that the polls will be open from 10am-8pm.
Mr. McKinnon requested correspondence to be forwarded to Senator Pacheco and Representative Flynn inquiring about the decrease of 4% to the Town along with a communication to the Department of Revenue.
Mr. McKinnon thanked Liz Francis, Mr. Olsen, Mr. Stolte and Mr. Buckner on their hard work in the completion of the Community Gardens. Mr. Pacheco congratulated Mr. McKinnon who initially began the project for the Community Gardens.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation to attend the official opening of the Merrill School Outdoor Classroom/Garden on June 11, 2010 at 11am.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Raynham Fire Department May’s Activity Report.
7:43pm – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills and Warrants with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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