BOARD OF SELECTMEN March 22, 2011
Chairman Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:01pm.
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 March 15, 2011 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Chief Donovan was present and informed the Board that he was requesting an article to petition for Legislation regarding the enforcement of motorists running red lights. The Home Rule Petition would allow cameras to be installed at traffic signals, capturing the license plate numbers of those individuals running a red light. Under the rule, the owner of the vehicle would receive the citation. Mr. Pacheco informed that the Board previously approved this regulation to move forward in Legislation, therefore Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the article for a Home Rule Petition. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Appointments – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to appoint Charles Rose of Bourne and Joel Thomas of East Bridgewater as Constables. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Peter King was present to inform the Board of the success that the Bridgewater/Raynham High School Robotic Team recently had at a competition. Mr. King also informed that their next competition would be in Boston. Mr. King also informed the Board that all fingerprinting at the schools will be complete this week.
7:08pm – Continuation of a Public Hearing – Applications for an Annual Wine & Malt Beverage License
Ryan Family Amusements, Inc. - Present was Michael Poe, Manager of Ryan Amusements
Mrs. Smith said that she reviewed the application and felt that Ryan Family Amusement would have a difficult time policing alcoholic beverages because of the layout of the premises. She also felt that Ryan Amusement was a family establishment where there were many children present. Mr. Pacheco informed Mr. Poe that the Board has denied applicants in the past due to their establishment not serving food. He said the Board had a strong preference for restaurants serving alcohol versus a general on-premise license. During the past week, Mr. Pacheco stated that he had received input from residents regarding their concerns with alcohol being served at the business.
Mr. McKinnon concurred with both Mr. Pacheco and Mrs. Smith comments. He questioned having two alcoholic beverage licenses in the same building.
Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to deny the application for Ryan Family Amusements, Inc. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
On behalf of Ryan Amusements, Mr. Poe thanked the Board for the opportunity.
Hibachi Sushi Buffet, Inc. – Applicant was not present
Mr. McKinnon informed everyone that the background check on the applicant was completed and was acceptable. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the Annual Wine and Malt Beverage License for Hibachi Sushi Buffet, Inc. at 59 Route 44. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
John Donahue was present to thank the Board along with the Fire and Police Department for their assistance in the Knights of Columbus 21st Annual Charity 5 mile Road Race. Mr. Donahue presented the Board with plaques to be presented to both the Fire and Police Department.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the renewal of a Seasonal Alcohol Beverage License for Asian Palace, Inc. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Contract Approval – Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the Household Hazard Waste Contract for June 18, 2011. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
The Board received correspondence from Chief Januse stating that the extension request for the burning season through the State probably would not be extended so the last day for the burning season will be May 1, 2011.
Mr. Pacheco informed that recently there had been articles in the newspaper regarding the train. Mr. Pacheco informed that previously correspondence was forwarded to the State and the Army Corps of Engineers regarding Raynham’s mitigation list. Mr. Pacheco requested correspondence to be forwarded to the Representative, Senator, Governor, Secretary of Transportation and Kristina Eagan requesting a meeting to discuss Raynham’s mitigation list if the State should move forward with the train. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward the correspondence. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Pacheco suggested that the previous correspondence sent to the State regarding Raynham’s mitigation list be forwarded to Easton, Stoughton, Norton and Mansfield along with an attachment asking them as to their thoughts on mitigation or litigation. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to forward correspondence to the surrounding Cities/Towns. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from Hyde Properties, property management for Briarcliff, a request for the Board’s assistance to correct conditions at 132 North Main Street where there is debris all over the property. Mr. Buckner informed that Mr. Perry has forwarded correspondence to the property owner of 132 North Main Street regarding the situation.
Correspondence – The Board received from the SRPEDD a request to appoint members from Raynham to service on the Board. Previously, the members were Mr. Newfield-representing the Board of Selectmen and Mr. Driscoll-representing the Planning Board. Mr. Stolte and Ms. Whalley served as alternates. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to nominate Mr. Newfield as representative of the Board of Selectmen. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the town of Bridgewater a letter in support of the Legislation proposed to allow municipalities to modify the design of health insurance coverage. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to support the health plan design law being proposed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Town Clerks Office information regarding no contested offices on the ballot for the Town of Raynham Annual Town Election on April 23, 2011. The Town Clerk requested the hours of polling to be at the minimum of 4 hours, 10am-2pm. Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to approve the request from the Town Clerks Office for the polling hours to be 10am-2pm for the Town of Raynham Annual Town Election on April 23, 2011. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received information regarding the need for Local Aid Resolution.
Correspondence – The Board received a reminder of the Annual Rabies Clinic being held on April 9, 2011 between 12-2pm behind the Fire Station.
7:49pm-Mr. McKinnon motioned and Mr. Pacheco seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing Bills with no business to be conducted afterwards. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Caradonna
Recording Secretary
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