MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 3, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Richard Schiavo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Acceptance of Minutes - April 26, 2022
Accept the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022 as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022 as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to accept the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022 as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Discussion and action on non-union employment contracts
Approve a 2% increase for FY23 for the contracts of Melissa Kimmer, Jane Lang, Rebecca Hall, Jessie McKinney, Bob Iafrate, Ed Buckley and Erin Medeiros. She asked the Board to hold on the contracts for Executive Assistan
To approve a 2% increase for FY23 for the contracts of Melissa Kimmer, Jane Lang, Rebecca Hall, Jessie McKinney, Bob Iafrate, Ed Buckley and Erin Medeiros. She asked the Board to hold on the contracts for Executive Assistant Deb Dooney and Human Resources Coordinator Kelly Usher
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to approve a 2% increase for FY23 for the contracts of Melissa Kimmer, Jane Lang, Rebecca Hall, Jessie McKinney, Bob Iafrate, Ed Buckley and Erin Medeiros. She asked the Board to hold on the contracts for Executive Assistant Deb Dooney and Human Resources Coordinator Kelly Usher. Discussion: Mr. Schiavo asked if the two contracts on hold would be discussed during an upcoming Executive Session? Ms. Riley confirmed that they could be. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Discussion and action on advertising Health Director opening
Authorize the reposting of the position as it last appeared. Ms. Riley seconded the motion
To authorize the reposting of the position as it last appeared. Ms. Riley seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco to authorize the reposting of the position as it last appeared. Ms. Riley seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Schiavo asked for clarification on the salary amount on the posting. Mr. Pacheco informed that the salary was last posted in the advertisement for $80,000(±). Mr. Schiavo said, “The Town has had the position posted at … than $85,000 to get a bona fide candidate, keep in mind that the Town has a department which is being run part time at $80 per hour and we don't have the full benefit of someone overseeing the department. I think that's costing us quite a bit.” Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Table an actual vote until after Town Meeting
To table an actual vote until after Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to table an actual vote until after Town Meeting. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Mr. Schiavo
Refer the matter to Town Counsel Ted Pietnik to seek a legal determination regarding the work of NOAH and Animal Control and sort through the 501(c)3 documentation
To refer the matter to Town Counsel Ted Pietnik to seek a legal determination regarding the work of NOAH and Animal Control and sort through the 501(c)3 documentation
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to refer the matter to Town Counsel Ted Pietnik to seek a legal determination regarding the work of NOAH and Animal Control and sort through the 501(c)3 documentation. Discussion: Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 3, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 3, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 3, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 3, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 3, 2022
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Schiavo to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 3, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Enter Executive Session at 7:29 p.m
To enter Executive Session at 7:29 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to enter Executive Session at 7:29 p.m. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Adjourn from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting of May 3, 2022, at 8:11 p.m
To adjourn from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting of May 3, 2022, at 8:11 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to adjourn from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting of May 3, 2022, at 8:11 p.m. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
From the Raynham Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Joseph Pacheco from his 2024 state Senate campaign photo, published by The New Bedford Light; Matthew Andrade from the Taunton Daily Gazette (April 2026 candidate photos). Other members show initials.
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