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January 23, 2018
17 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 23rd
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 23rd.
From the minutes
“Moved Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, January 23rd..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 24, 2017 Regular Session - November 28, 2017
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 24, 2017 Regular Session - November 28, 2017
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 24, 2017 Regular Session - November 28, 2017.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 65 $ 352,831.16 Vendor Warrant # 66 $ 1,468,256.98 Withholding Warrant # 67 $ 130,458.22 Ambulance Commitment # 1A $ 46,060.00 Ambulance Commitment # 1B $ 35,054.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 65 $ 352,831.16 Vendor Warrant # 66 $ 1,468,256.98 Withholding Warrant # 67 $ 130,458.22 Ambulance Commitment # 1A $ 46,060.00 Ambulance Commitment # 1B $ 35,054.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Affirmed Warrant
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrant
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 64 $ 41,638.76
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 64 $ 41,638.76.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (stamp).…………………………………………... $ 47.49 Lynch, Malloy, Marini, LLP (audit yr. end 6/30/17)…………... $ 4,500.00 Deutsch, Williams, Brooks (legal/December) …........................ $ 5,755.80 MIIA (property & casualty policy)…………………………….. $ 2,906.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (stamp).…………………………………………... $ 47.49 Lynch, Malloy, Marini, LLP (audit yr. end 6/30/17)…………... $ 4,500.00 Deutsch, Williams, Brooks (legal/December) …........................ $ 5,755.80 MIIA (property & casualty policy)…………………………….. $ 2,906.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
William Hinkley - Appointment to Taunton River Stewardship Council
Appoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council, term to expire January 23, 2020
To appoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council, term to expire January 23, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council, term to expire January 23, 2020..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Printing of the Town Report and Town Meeting Warrant
Award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the Town of Halifax 2017 Annual Report, the 2018 May Annual Town Meeting Warrant and 2018 May Special Town Meeting Warrant
To award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the Town of Halifax 2017 Annual Report, the 2018 May Annual Town Meeting Warrant and 2018 May Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the Town of Halifax 2017 Annual Report, the 2018 May Annual Town Meeting Warrant and 2018 May Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Disband Master Plan Committee & Open Space Committee
Dissolve the Master Plans Study Committee and the Open Space Ad Hoc Committee
To dissolve the Master Plans Study Committee and the Open Space Ad Hoc Committee.
From the minutes
“moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to dissolve the Master Plans Study Committee and the Open Space Ad Hoc Committee..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Derek Dowding - Unregistered vehicle permit
Grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Derek Dowding with the following stipulations
To grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Derek Dowding with the following stipulations: ➢ one (1) unregistered, unplated and uninspected vehicle ➢ permit expires six (6) months from date issued (expires: July 23, 2018) ➢ vehicle must be hidden by a fence (resident has ninety (90) days from date of issue to put up a fence)
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Derek Dowding with the following stipulations: ➢ one (1) unregistered, unplated and uninspected vehicle ➢ permit expires six (6) months from date issued (expires: July 23, 2018) ➢ vehicle must be hidden by a fence (resident has ninety (90) days from date of issue to put up a fence).” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Neighbor (did not give name)
Grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Oscar Magnuson with the following stipulations
To grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Oscar Magnuson with the following stipulations: ➢ maximum of two (2) vehicles including unregistered, unplated and uninspected ➢ permit expires six (6) months from the date issued (expires: July 23, 2018)
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Oscar Magnuson with the following stipulations: ➢ maximum of two (2) vehicles including unregistered, unplated and uninspected ➢ permit expires six (6) months from the date issued (expires: July 23, 2018).” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Regionalization Grant - Fire/EMS Service w/Plympton
Have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the grant between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Halifax for the study and cost incurred in creating a regionalized Fire/EMS service with...
To have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the grant between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Halifax for the study and cost incurred in creating a regionalized Fire/EMS service with the Town of Plympton.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the grant between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Halifax for the study and cost incurred in creating a regionalized Fire/EMS service with the Town of Plympton..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Yard Sale
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts for use of the Town Green on Saturday, June 16th, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fundraiser yard sale and granted permission for the Boy Scouts to...
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts for use of the Town Green on Saturday, June 16th, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fundraiser yard sale and granted permission for the Boy Scouts to put a sign announcing the yard sale on the Town Green for two weeks before the event.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, Board approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts for use of the Town Green on Saturday, June 16th, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fundraiser yard sale and granted permission for the Boy Scouts to put a sign announcing the yard sale on the Town Green for two weeks before the event..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
School Repair Project - Windows, Doors, Siding Contract
Award the contract to Lambrian Construction Company for the Halifax Elementary School windows, siding and door replacement project in the amount of $1,904,000
To award the contract to Lambrian Construction Company for the Halifax Elementary School windows, siding and door replacement project in the amount of $1,904,000.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously awarded the contract to Lambrian Construction Company for the Halifax Elementary School windows, siding and door replacement project in the amount of $1,904,000..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
HOPS Playground Grant
Have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the grant between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Halifax for the Halifax Open Space Renovation
To have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the grant between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Halifax for the Halifax Open Space Renovation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the grant between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Halifax for the Halifax Open Space Renovation..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery, Police Chief and Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 9:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery, Police Chief and Fire Chief:
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery, Police Chief and Fire Chief: Thomas Millias - Yes Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:55 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:55 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:55 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
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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