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February 13, 2018
22 recorded votes, 2 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
James Coughlin - interview Permanent/Intermittent Police Officer
Appoint James Coughlin as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and successful graduation from...
To appoint James Coughlin as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and successful graduation from the Permanent/Intermittent Recruitment Academy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed James Coughlin as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and successful graduation from the Permanent/Intermittent Recruitment Academy..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Andrew Lyczynski - interview Permanent/Intermittent Police Officer
Appoint Andrew Lyczynski as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
To appoint Andrew Lyczynski as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Andrew Lyczynski as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT)..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Richard Crespi III - interview Permanent/Intermittent Police Officer
Appoint Richard Crespi, III, as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and successful graduation...
To appoint Richard Crespi, III, as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and successful graduation from the Permanent/Intermittent Recruitment Academy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Richard Crespi, III, as a Permanent Intermittent Police Officer for the Town of Halifax contingent upon him passing a physical and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and successful graduation from the Permanent/Intermittent Recruitment Academy..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 13th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 13th.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, February 13th..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 9, 2018 Regular Session - January 23, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 9, 2018 Regular Session - January 23, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 9, 2018 Regular Session - January 23, 2018.” (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 # 68 $ 279,819.68 Payroll Warrant # 69 $ 364,390.88 Vendor Warrant # 70 $ 83,596.12 School Warrant # 71 $ 478,792.62 Withholding Warrant # 72 $ 138,110.02 Ambulance Commitment # 1C $ 19,824.00 Ambulance Commitment # 2A $ 51,959.00
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 # 68 $ 279,819.68 Payroll Warrant # 69 $ 364,390.88 Vendor Warrant # 70 $ 83,596.12 School Warrant # 71 $ 478,792.62 Withholding Warrant # 72 $ 138,110.02 Ambulance Commitment # 1C $ 19,824.00 Ambulance Commitment # 2A $ 51,959.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approved Warrant And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 73 $ 163,973.25 Ambulance Commitment # 2B $ 2,558.00 Mobile Home Park Fee # 02 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 73 $ 163,973.25 Ambulance Commitment # 2B $ 2,558.00 Mobile Home Park Fee # 02 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from payment to MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from payment to MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc.: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 20.55 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 2,509.43 W.B. Mason (frame).…………………………………………... $ 16.62 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (auto policy)…………. $ 768.92 BID Plymouth Occupational Health (physicals)……………….. $ 865.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/January) ………………….. $ 681.25 Deutsch, Williams, Brooks (legal/January) …............................ $ 1,040.00 K.P. Law, P.C. (legal/December) ………………........................ $ 1,032.50
The minutes call the vote unanimous but note that Kim R. Roy abstained from or stepped aside on part of it (see the quoted text).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from payment to MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc.: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 20.55 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 2,509.43 W.B. Mason (frame).…………………………………………... $ 16.62 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (auto policy)…………. $ 768.92 BID Plymouth Occupational Health (physicals)……………….. $ 865.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/January) ………………….. $ 681.25 Deutsch, Williams, Brooks (legal/January) …............................ $ 1,040.00 K.P. Law, P.C. (legal/December) ………………........................ $ 1,032.50.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors - Revocation Hearing
Continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company to April 24th at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company to April 24th at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company to April 24th at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
School Repair Project - Windows, Doors & Siding Contract
Authorize the Chair, Thomas Millias to sign the contact with Lambrian Construction Corporation for the windows, doors and siding replacement at the Halifax Elementary School
To authorize the Chair, Thomas Millias to sign the contact with Lambrian Construction Corporation for the windows, doors and siding replacement at the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Thomas Millias to sign the contact with Lambrian Construction Corporation for the windows, doors and siding replacement at the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Nicholas Varvitsiotis - Common Victualler license - Famous Pizza & Seafood
Approve the Common Victualler License for Apollo Capital LLC d/b/a Famous Pizza and Seafood contingent on getting an occupancy permit from the Building Inspector, food certificate from the Board...
To approve the Common Victualler License for Apollo Capital LLC d/b/a Famous Pizza and Seafood contingent on getting an occupancy permit from the Building Inspector, food certificate from the Board of Health and submitting a workers' compensation affidavit and policy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Common Victualler License for Apollo Capital LLC d/b/a Famous Pizza and Seafood contingent on getting an occupancy permit from the Building Inspector, food certificate from the Board of Health and submitting a workers' compensation affidavit and policy..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Jeanne Kling - Appointment to the Beautification Committee
Appoint Jeanne Kling and Thomas Fitzgerald to the Beautification Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2018
To appoint Jeanne Kling and Thomas Fitzgerald to the Beautification Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Jeanne Kling and Thomas Fitzgerald to the Beautification Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2018..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Revocation Hearing - Davis Automotive
Hold a revocation hearing for Davis Automotive on March 13th
To hold a revocation hearing for Davis Automotive on March 13th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to hold a revocation hearing for Davis Automotive on March 13th..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Surplus Equipment - Town Administrator
Declare the following pieces of equipment surplus
To declare the following pieces of equipment surplus: 1 Gateway 2000 Solo (laptop) 1 Gateway 920 Tower 1 Dell Dimension 3000 Tower 1 Dell model unknown Tower 1 Dell, pre-USB plug, keyboard 1 NEC Multi-Sync LCD 1770vx monitor
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously declared the following pieces of equipment surplus: 1 Gateway 2000 Solo (laptop) 1 Gateway 920 Tower 1 Dell Dimension 3000 Tower 1 Dell model unknown Tower 1 Dell, pre-USB plug, keyboard 1 NEC Multi-Sync LCD 1770vx monitor.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Gerard Elliott - Appointment to Municipal and School Building Committee
Appoint Gerard Elliott to the Municipal & School Building Committee, term to expire June 30, 2018
To appoint Gerard Elliott to the Municipal & School Building Committee, term to expire June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Gerard Elliott to the Municipal & School Building Committee, term to expire June 30, 2018..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatements
Moved by Roy voted to abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account
To moved by Roy voted to abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: May & June 2017 $ 58,052.80 December 2017 & January 2018 $ 64,717.08
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 Roy voted to abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: May & June 2017 $ 58,052.80 December 2017 & January 2018 $ 64,717.08.” (Motion: Roy)
Monponsett Pond - Brockton Scope of Work
Release Executive Minutes from 2016 & 2017 that Seelig has recommended
To release Executive Minutes from 2016 & 2017 that Seelig has recommended.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to release Executive Minutes from 2016 & 2017 that Seelig has recommended..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss a Union grievance
To enter into Executive Session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss a Union grievance:
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss a Union grievance: Thomas Millias - Yes Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:15 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:15 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:15 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Enter into Executive Session at 9:43 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery, Police Chief and Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 9:43 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 9:43 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 9:45 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:45 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:45 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:45 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 9:45 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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