BOARD OF SELECTMEN JULY 27, 2010
Chairman Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:04pm.
Present was Marie Smith, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph Pacheco.
Acceptance of the Minutes -- Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to accept the minutes of the July 13, 2010 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Chief Pacheco informed that he had been in communication with Mr. Stolte during the past couple of weeks and that the area located on the grounds of the Highway Department will be sufficient for a temporary pistol range and should be available for use by early September.
Chief Pacheco introduced Sgt. Crandall who is a specialist in communications for the Police Department. Sgt. Crandall informed the Board that the implementation of the Reverse 911 is in place. The system is capable of notifying all residents in the Town through home telephone numbers. A link on the Police Department’s webpage allows individuals to register their cell phone number if a home telephone number is not available. Sgt. Crandall requested information to be included in the next mailing of tax bills informing residents of the Reverse 911 System.
Board members were in favor to include information regarding the Reverse 911 System in the next mailing of tax bills, although advised Sgt. Crandall to check with Mrs. King.
Alan Perry, Health Agent, was present and informed the Board that his office was notified today through the State Department of Health that there are seventeen local communities at high risk for EEE (Raynham being one of the seventeen). Mr. Perry advised that the State Department of Health suggested curtailing outdoor activities at dusk to dawn, with all necessary precautions to be taken. Mr. Perry will be in communication with Mr. Andrews of the Bristol County Mosquito Control to look into possible aerial spraying or an extensive ground spraying for Raynham. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to give Mr. Perry authority to act accordingly if an emergency should arise. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco reminded all that Raynham Pride Day will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 with a rain date of September 26, 2010 and that the 4th Annual Monti Baseball Tournament opening ceremonies will be on July 31, 2010 beginning at 11am.
Mr. McKinnon spoke of the meeting he recently attended regarding the B-R District Agreement. Mr. McKinnon advised that the Committee should be moving forward in discussions to resolve the issues pending quickly. Mrs. Smith also attended the meeting and concurred with Mr. McKinnon that the Committee will need to resolve the issues at hand before the fall town meeting.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Mastria for a one-day liquor license for the purpose of serving champagne at an event on August 18, 2010. Mr. McKinnon motioned to approve a one-day liquor license on August 18, 2010, Mr. Pacheco seconded to amend the motion pending approval from Chief Pacheco and notice to Mr. Mastria that there was to be no street parking along Rt. 44. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the ABCC comments regarding the submittal of an application by the Raynham Laundry Center for a liquor license. The ABCC’s decision stated that the Town had failed to issue a statement of reasons therefore the Commission disapproved the Local Board’s action denying the applicant. The Commission referred the matter back to the Local Board with recommendations to prepare and issue the required statement of reasons. Mr. Pacheco recommended contacting Attorney Antine and submitting to the ABCC the Board’s comments regarding the denial of the applicant.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Bridgewater/Raynham Regional School District notice of the appointment of member, Stephen M. Donohue, as liaison to the Raynham Board of Selectmen and Raynham Finance Committee.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Finance Committee information regarding appointed members - Chairman, Duane Wheeler and Vice Chairmen, Gilbert Alegi, Jr.
Correspondence – The Board received from Mr. Perry a septic system variance for 837 Locust Street.
Mr. Perry recommended approving the waiver. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the variance for a septic system at 837 Locust Street. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from L & M Custom Builders a request for road acceptance of Foxwood Lane. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to forward the request to the Planning Board for a recommendation, Town Treasurer regarding tax payments, and Mr. Stolte. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MMA information regarding “Legislation to decide soon on attempt to have Beacon Hill extend all Local Development permits for three (3) years.” Discussion followed but no action was taken.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a Tag Day from Alagille Syndrome Alliance for July 30, 2010. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the Tag Day for Alagille Syndrome Alliance for July 30, 2010. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
7:51pm-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 Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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