BOARD OF SELECTMEN April 5, 2011
Chairman Marie Smith called the regular meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen to order at 7:09pm.
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 29, 2011 meeting as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
7:10pm - Public Hearing—Application for Transfer of Class II Used Auto Dealers License at 147 Broadway.
Present was the owner of the business who informed the Board that he and his uncle, who owns the property, would like to merge as one business. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the transfer of the Class II Used Auto Dealers License at 147 Broadway with the same conditions as the previous license. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Chief Januse was present to request the Board’s approval of Chapter 188, Fire Mutual Aid. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to accept the Fire Mutual Aid, Chapter 188, Section 40, 40K, 48 and 59A. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Chief Januse presented the Board with the Fire Department’s Activity Report for the month of March.
Mr. Pacheco asked the Chief if he received any response from the State Fire Marshall regarding the extension of the burning season for this year. He said that he had not received notice, but that the Department of Environmental Protection also had regulations on the burning season and it was unlikely that any extension would be granted.
Board members said that they have reviewed the draft of the articles for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Buckner informed that there is an additional article in correspondence from Attorney Brennan with sufficient signatures to qualify as a citizen’s petition. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to include the article from Attorney Brennan to be added to the draft; close the warrant; and to approve the entire list of articles as printed. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner’s Town Administrator’s Report was reviewed.
Mr. Buckner requested the Board’s approval for a deadline on the submittal of articles for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve April 15, 2011 as the deadline for submittal of articles for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Mr. Buckner informed the Board that the Truck Store at 1700 Broadway previously was granted a 3 month license to operate the business pending clean-up of the property. Since the business has conformed to the request, Mr. Buckner recommended extending the license through December 31, 2011. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the Truck Store license through December 31, 2011. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Board members informed all that they attended the Business and Economic Development Committee Awards last night.
Correspondence – The Board received from Alan Perry information regarding the receipt of the Southeast Regional Health Care Grant in the amount of $30,450.
Correspondence – The Board received a request from Sullivan Tire-Rt. 44, for the installation of a temporary sales trailer to be located on the property for approximately four months during the renovation of their offices. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the request for the installation of a temporary sales trailer. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
Correspondence – The Board received a copy of a second notice being sent to the owners of 132 North Main Street regarding the clean-up of the property.
Correspondence – The Board received from the Commonwealth of MA information regarding the receipt of funding for Chapter 90 Local Transportation for the Town of Raynham in the amount of $491,819.
Correspondence – The Board received from Representative D’Emilia correspondence on the receipt of the Board’s letter regarding mitigation on the South Coast Rail Project.
Correspondence – The Board received a reminder of the Rabies Clinic being held on April 9, 2011 behind the Fire Station at 37 Orchard Street between the hours of 12 noon and 2pm.
Correspondence – The Board received the following request for Tag Days: Girl Scout Troops of Taunton for December 16, 17, 18, 29, 30 and 31, 2011; Kelly Gammon for July 16, 2011 to aid in the training of service dogs for Disabled American Veterans; and All Star Cheerleader for June 19, 25 and 26, 2011. Mr. Pacheco motioned and Mr. McKinnon seconded to approve the above-listed Tag Days. Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
7:32pm-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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