BOARD OF SELECTMEN October 26, 2010
Chairman Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:13pm.
Present was Marie Smith, Donald L. McKinnon and Joseph Pacheco.
Acceptance of the Minutes -- Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the minutes of the October 19, 2010 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Appointment -- Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to re-appoint Lawrence T. Cabeceiras as Constable. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Attorney Antine was present to discuss with the Board the option of adding a second Warrant to the Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2010. Attorney Antine informed the Board of the proposed articles. Article #1 would be to transfer an amount of $10,000 from Free Cash to pay for an updated report from our traffic engineer re: National Reclamation of Raynham LLC. He also explained the proceedings as to the availability of the funds for National Reclamation of Raynham LLC. Article #2 would be to transfer an amount of $55,810.37 from a street opening bond of Ledgewood Builders, Inc. under Street Opening Permit No. 05-10-SOP for the purpose of paying for repairs to Pleasant Street. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve a Second Special Town Meeting Warrant to be held on
November 17, 2010 at 6:45pm to include the above-listed Articles. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to close the second Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 17, 2010. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Attorney Antine discussed scheduling a Public Hearing for National Reclamation of Raynham LLC on December 13, 2010 at 7pm.
Bill Morgan of Hill Street was present and thanked the Board for all the work they do for the Town including the recent repairs to Hill Street.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco informed that he recently received an email from Ms. Gilday, King Philip Street, commenting on an outstanding job well done at the Community Gardens this year and made a few suggestions for improvements on next year’s lease of the garden plots. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the email to Park and Rec. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco commented on Ballot Question 3 and the negative outcome if voters approve the cut to state sales tax. Mr. Pacheco urged all to vote next Tuesday.
Mr. McKinnon thanked Mr. Pacheco for sharing the email from Ms. Gilday and thanked Liz Francis,
Mr. Buckner, Mr. Stolte along with Olsen Greenhouse for all the hard work they all did in bringing the Community Gardens to where it is today. Mr. McKinnon said that the Town does have the opportunity to increase the Gardens if necessary and would welcome any comments on improving the area.
Mr. McKinnon also commented on Ballot Question 3 and the effects it would have on Raynham.
Mr. McKinnon discussed Article 30 on the Town Meeting Warrant re: a possible override vote to secure funding for de-regionalization of grades K-8.
Mr. Pacheco informed all that he attended the Open House over the weekend at Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation to a retirement reception for Florence Stevens.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward a letter of congratulation to Ms. Stevens thanking her for so many year of service. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Highway Department a request to approve a contract to purchase a 1010 Gator XUV 4x4 Series Ball Field Groomer. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the Contract to Forty Six Supply Center of Milbury, MA. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding Veterans Day celebration at the American Legion Post #405 on November 11, 2010. The Ceremony will be held at the Post and will also include a dedication of the former Mill Room to SFC Jared Monti.
Correspondence – The Board received from Exit 1st Realty, 825 Broadway a request for a one-day liquor license to celebrate their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on November 4, 2010. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the one-day wine and malt beverage license for Exit 1st Realty on November 4, 2010 pending Chief Pacheco’s approval. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received an invitation to attend the Gala Buffet at the Middle School on
October 29, 2010 put on by the children.
8:08pm-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 Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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