BOARD OF SELECTMEN December 7, 2010
Chairman Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:10pm.
Present were 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 November 30, 2010 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mrs. Smith informed all that the Board was returning from Executive Session regarding the appointment of an interim Chief of Police.
Mrs. Smith stated that the Board has concurred on appointing Sgt. Jim Donovan as acting Chief of Police at its next meeting on December 21, 2010. The date of the appointment will be January 1, the date Chief Pacheco retires.
Chief Pacheco was present and spoke highly of Sgt. Donovan’s experiences in the Town over the past 23 years. Sgt. Donovan was present and thanked both the Board and Chief Pacheco for everything.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to schedule a meeting on December 21, 2010 with applicants for the available Wine & Malt Beverage License. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve renewal of the Class 1, 2 & 3 Auto Dealer Licenses as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Board members congratulated the Bridgewater/Raynham High School Football Team and coaches for an outstanding game played over this past weekend in Foxboro.
Mr. McKinnon read a drafted letter addressed to Dr. Pacy for the Board to consider. The letter listed two requests: The first request asked for three separate budgets – High School, Raynham K-8 and Bridgewater K-8; the second request was to consider assessing equal amounts per students. Mr. McKinnon requested a copy to be forwarded to Mr. Luciano.
Mrs. Smith informed all that she attended a Fire Safety Committee meeting this past week.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a change of Directors from Westborough Beverage Corp., d/b/a Wal Mart Super Center. Mr. Buckner suggested scheduling a Hearing on December 14, 2010. Board Members concurred.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Fire Department the Month of November Activity Report.
Correspondence – The Board received from the MA Emergency Management Agency notification of a $4,000 grant awarded to the Town.
Correspondence – The Board received a letter of interest for the vacancy on the Board of Appeals from Allyson Johnson.
Correspondence – The Board received a notice from Health Agent Alan Perry regarding a Flu Clinic on
December 14, 2010 at the Merrill School between the hours of 4-5:30pm.
7:42pm-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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