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January 9, 2018
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Millias, Kim R. Roy, Troy E. Garron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 9th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 9th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, January 9th..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 12, 2017 Executive Session - November 28, 2017 - Second
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 12, 2017 Executive Session - November 28, 2017 - Second
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 12, 2017 Executive Session - November 28, 2017 - Second.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants And Commitments
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 54 $ 207,193.57 Payroll Warrant # 55 $ 354,534.80 Vendor Warrant # 56 $ 30,500.22 Vendor Warrant # 57 $ 8,715.49 Withholding Warrant # 58 $ 137,434.37 Vendor Warrant # 59 $ 25,316.63 Ambulance Commitment # 12A $ 13,346.00 Ambulance Commitment # 12B $ 61,283.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 54 $ 207,193.57 Payroll Warrant # 55 $ 354,534.80 Vendor Warrant # 56 $ 30,500.22 Vendor Warrant # 57 $ 8,715.49 Withholding Warrant # 58 $ 137,434.37 Vendor Warrant # 59 $ 25,316.63 Ambulance Commitment # 12A $ 13,346.00 Ambulance Commitment # 12B $ 61,283.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approved Warrants And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 60 $ 353,423.72 Vendor Warrant # 61 $ 448,472.87 School Warrant # 62 $ 359,808.59 Withholding Warrant # 63 $ 136,932.34 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 60 $ 353,423.72 Vendor Warrant # 61 $ 448,472.87 School Warrant # 62 $ 359,808.59 Withholding Warrant # 63 $ 136,932.34 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 28.18 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,847.73 W.B. Mason (toners).…………………………………………... $ 106.63 Univ. of MA (Seelig/meeting 2-15-18)…………........................ $ 75.00 Halifax Postmaster (stamps for certified mail)……………….... $ 67.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/December) ……………….. $ 556.25 The County of Plymouth (legal/November) …........................... $ 150.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 501.61 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/December) ……………….............. $ 715.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 28.18 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,847.73 W.B. Mason (toners).…………………………………………... $ 106.63 Univ. of MA (Seelig/meeting 2-15-18)…………........................ $ 75.00 Halifax Postmaster (stamps for certified mail)……………….... $ 67.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/December) ……………….. $ 556.25 The County of Plymouth (legal/November) …........................... $ 150.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 501.61 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/December) ……………….............. $ 715.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Storm Day
Declare Thursday, January 4, 2018 and Friday, January 5, 2017 as snow days and due to the severe weather both the Town Hall and Pope's Tavern were declared officially closed
To declare Thursday, January 4, 2018 and Friday, January 5, 2017 as snow days and due to the severe weather both the Town Hall and Pope's Tavern were declared officially closed.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously declared Thursday, January 4, 2018 and Friday, January 5, 2017 as snow days and due to the severe weather both the Town Hall and Pope's Tavern were declared officially closed..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Recycling Abatement
Deny an abatement for fiscal year Bill# 1918 based on the fact that the request was received after the deadline date
To deny an abatement for fiscal year Bill# 1918 based on the fact that the request was received after the deadline date.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to deny an abatement for fiscal year Bill# 1918 based on the fact that the request was received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Audit FY2017
Have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the representation letter
To have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the representation letter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the representation letter..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Pope's Tavern Project
Sign the contract with Winslow Architect for the Pope's Tavern Project
To sign the contract with Winslow Architect for the Pope's Tavern Project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract with Winslow Architect for the Pope's Tavern Project..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Joseph Murray - Common Victualler license - Dunkin Donuts
Issue a Common Victualler license to Joseph Murray for Dunkin Donuts
To issue a Common Victualler license to Joseph Murray for Dunkin Donuts.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to issue a Common Victualler license to Joseph Murray for Dunkin Donuts..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Denial Letter for Susan Lawless
Send a letter confirming that no funding has been approved for the Assistant Town Clerk, Susan Lawless, to attend the MTCA Winter Conference
To send a letter confirming that no funding has been approved for the Assistant Town Clerk, Susan Lawless, to attend the MTCA Winter Conference.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter confirming that no funding has been approved for the Assistant Town Clerk, Susan Lawless, to attend the MTCA Winter Conference..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
CMS/Medicare/Certification Letter
Affirm Kim R. Roy signing the CMS/Medicare/Certification letter
To affirm Kim R. Roy signing the CMS/Medicare/Certification letter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed Kim R. Roy signing the CMS/Medicare/Certification letter..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Surplus Equipment - Zoning Board of Appeals
Declare surplus one (1) Philips digital recorder, one (1) Binaural headset and one (1) Panasonic dictation machine from the Zoning Board of Appeals
To declare surplus one (1) Philips digital recorder, one (1) Binaural headset and one (1) Panasonic dictation machine from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously declared surplus one (1) Philips digital recorder, one (1) Binaural headset and one (1) Panasonic dictation machine from the Zoning Board of Appeals..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Chapter 61A Land for Sale
Send a letter to Silver Leaf Farm declining the Town's rights to purchase this parcel under Chapter 61A
To send a letter to Silver Leaf Farm declining the Town's rights to purchase this parcel under Chapter 61A.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the board unanimously voted to send a letter to Silver Leaf Farm declining the Town's rights to purchase this parcel under Chapter 61A..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Lakeville Kennel Agreement
Affirm the signing of the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter
To affirm the signing of the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed the signing of the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Zoning Complaint 340/348 Monponsett Street
Appoint the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, as the Special Zoning Enforcement Officer
To appoint the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, as the Special Zoning Enforcement Officer:
Yes: Garron, RoyAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“The Board voted as follows to appoint the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, as the Special Zoning Enforcement Officer: Thomas Millias Abstained (has an interest in the property) Kim R. Roy Yes Troy E. Garron Yes.”
Man in Audience
Grant a multiple unregistered vehicle permit to Richard Harrison with the following stipulations
To grant a multiple unregistered vehicle permit to Richard Harrison with the following stipulations: ➢ maximum of two (2) vehicles including unregistered, unplated and uninspected; ➢ permit expires six (6) months from date issued (expires: July 9, 2018); vehicles must be hidden by a fence ➢ property must be kept in good condition and free of debris at all times
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to grant a multiple unregistered vehicle permit to Richard Harrison with the following stipulations: ➢ maximum of two (2) vehicles including unregistered, unplated and uninspected; ➢ permit expires six (6) months from date issued (expires: July 9, 2018); vehicles must be hidden by a fence ➢ property must be kept in good condition and free of debris at all times.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Revocation Hearing/Evergreen Beverages/Twin Lakes Liquor
Hold a revocation hearing on February 13, 2018 for Evergreen Beverage d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquor
To hold a revocation hearing on February 13, 2018 for Evergreen Beverage d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to hold a revocation hearing on February 13, 2018 for Evergreen Beverage d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquor..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
From the Halifax Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Jonathan Selig from the Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express (December 2017); Thomas Pratt and William Smith from Area 58 video of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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