July 13, 2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Chairman Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:02pm.
Present were Marie Smith, Donald L. McKinnon, and Joseph Pacheco
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the June 29, 2010 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Peter King was present and reminded all that the previously scheduled ceremony on July 18, 2010 for Jared Monti has been cancelled.
Appointment – Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to appoint William Lewis to the SAVE Committee. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
David McGowan from Nature Conservancy was present. Mr. McGowan presented the Board with information regarding the sale of approximately 84 acres by Doug King. The land value and sale price is $1M. The land is located adjacent to the Oxbow. At present, the Town has the opportunity to apply for a Land Grant up to $500,000. Mr. McGowan informed that the remaining funding for the land could be aided through the Wetland Reserve Program and Wild Lands Trust. Jim Ross, Finance Committee, was present and informed the Board that the Town would need to borrow the funding of the $500,000 up front for a total of two months until the Land Grant funding was received. Mr. Pacheco informed that once the Grant is approved, he would like to see the project come before the Board prior to submitting
for a Town vote. Mrs. Smith asked if the Town could opt out of the process at any given time. Mr. McGowan informed that the Town could withdraw at any time during the process. Mr. Pacheco motioned and
Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the submittal of the Land Grant application pending the review of any and all documents prior to approving the project. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner informed all that the new Open Meeting Law amendment was effective July 1, 2010.
Mrs. Smith asked if all Boards/Committees have been informed of the guidelines. Mr. Buckner stated that he would inform all and that the posting of all meetings will be temporarily located on the foyer door facing outward.
The Board received from Ms. Whalley a proposal for the Raynham Housing Authority, Phase II New Units. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the proposal for the Raynham Housing Authority, Phase II New Units. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco asked if it would be possible for Mr. Stolte to advertise on the Town’s website, a schedule of road construction throughout the Town. Mr. Buckner said he would ask Mr. Stolte to post the information to the website page.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that House Bill 4485, Raynham Development Fund has been passed by the Legislation and signed by the Governor.
Mr. McKinnon asked if the frontage located near the Anchor could be enlarged and possible funding through a grant. Mr. Buckner will look into the matter.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the hiring of David Tobin, Consultant, for the K-8 Study Committee.
Mr. McKinnon stated that Mr. Tobin will be submitting three separate progress reports to the Town on his findings and requested a copy of each report to be submitted to Ms. Lynch at the MA Department of Education. Mr. McKinnon also requested that the citizens group interested in the K-8 de-regionalization be contacted and informed as to when Mr. Tobin will be presenting his reports.
Mrs. Smith urged all individuals to forward information regarding community events to Michael Heylin at the cable station. Events will be taped and televised at a later date on the Raynham station.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Raynham Fire Department the Monthly Activity Report for June.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the Campaign to Protect the Affordable Housing Law.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Pack 64, October 24, 2010; Troop 64, October 28; Randolph District 64 for July 31, 2010; and Alagille Syndrome Alliance for July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2010; Taunton Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading Team for August 4, 6, & 15, 2010. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the above listed Tag Days. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
7:58pm – 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.
Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn M. Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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