BOARD OF SELECTMEN March 29, 2011
Chairman Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:04pm.
Present were 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 March 22, 2011 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Domenic Grieco, Manager Metro Volkswagen, was present to request the Board’s approval for the installation of a temporary sales office trailer on site at 1651 New State Highway during the construction of their new offices. Mr. Buckner said that he spoke to Mr. Machado of the Building Department who would recommend approving the installation of a trailer as a temporary sales office as long as all regulations are followed and permits are obtained from Building and Health by the applicant. Mr. Grieco informed all that the construction of the new offices should be complete with in 1-2 years. Mr. Pacheco inquired as to the amount of room available on site especially with the existing vehicles and the addition of the trailer to the location. Mr. Grieco said that Volkswagen does have an off-site
storage facility for new vehicles and some of the existing vehicles will be moved to that location while the trailer is on site. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the installation of a temporary sales office trailer for one year with a possible extension and subject to proper building and health permits. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Pacheco commented on the outstanding job and amount of activities that Liz Moura, Director of the Senior Center, had scheduled in just a short time that she has been on the job.
Correspondence – The Board received a request for a transfer of a Class 2 License Used Vehicle from Buy A Ride, LLC. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to schedule a Public Hearing for April 5, 2011 at 7:10pm. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Commonwealth Office of Public Safety and Security information regarding new regulations for business fire codes.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Tobacco Control Program information regarding a Board of Health Mini-Grant. Mr. Perry requested the Board’s approval to move forward with the program.
Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the grant application. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Commonwealth Office of Leasing and State Office of Planning information regarding their search for lease space.
Correspondence – The Board received from Rob Carey, Raynham Sewer Employees Union President, a request to arrange for negotiations to update the Sewer Union Contract.
Correspondence – The Board received from SRPEDD information on the Annual Awards. The categories this year are: Special Recognition Award, Commissioner of the Year Award and Dedication of Service Award.
Correspondence – The Board received the most recent Environmental Impact Statement for the South Coast Rail Project.
Correspondence – The Board received the following requests for Tag Days: Congregation Agudath Achim for April 5, 2011 and Taunton West Little League for May 5, 2011. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the above-listed Tag Days. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
7:24pm-Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon 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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