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February 27, 2018
15 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, February 27th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, February 27th
From the minutes
“The agenda for Tuesday, February 27th, was unanimously approved..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - January 23, 2018 Executive Session - February 13, 2018 - second session
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - January 23, 2018 Executive Session - February 13, 2018 - second session
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - January 23, 2018 Executive Session - February 13, 2018 - second session.” (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: Payroll Warrant # 74 $ 348,848.57 Vendor Warrant # 75 $ 191,483.84 Withholding Warrant # 76 $ 125,930.29 Ambulance Commitment # 2C $ 33,878.00 Ambulance Commitment # 2D $ 30,610.00 Ambulance Commitment # 2E $ 1,717.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 74 $ 348,848.57 Vendor Warrant # 75 $ 191,483.84 Withholding Warrant # 76 $ 125,930.29 Ambulance Commitment # 2C $ 33,878.00 Ambulance Commitment # 2D $ 30,610.00 Ambulance Commitment # 2E $ 1,717.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 77 $ 90,483.46
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 77 $ 90,483.46.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 16.60 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 2,371.96 Lynch, Malloy, Marini, LLP (audit yr. end 6/30/17)…………... $ 2,000.00 Sullivan tire Kingston (4 tires/BOH)…………………… $ 767.95
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)…………………........ $ 16.60 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 2,371.96 Lynch, Malloy, Marini, LLP (audit yr. end 6/30/17)…………... $ 2,000.00 Sullivan tire Kingston (4 tires/BOH)…………………… $ 767.95.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Halifax Fireworks
Affirm Kim Roy signing the contract, on behalf of the Town, with American Thunder for the Fourth of July fireworks display
To affirm Kim Roy signing the contract, on behalf of the Town, with American Thunder for the Fourth of July fireworks display.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously affirmed Kim Roy signing the contract, on behalf of the Town, with American Thunder for the Fourth of July fireworks display..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Ambulance Rates
Adopt the following list of ambulance fees, effective March 1, 2018: SERVICE FROM TO Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 1,205 $ 1,241 Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS1) $ 1,950 $ 2,009 Advanced Life Support 2...
To adopt the following list of ambulance fees, effective March 1, 2018: SERVICE FROM TO Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 1,205 $ 1,241 Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS1) $ 1,950 $ 2,009 Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2) $ 2,150 $ 2,214 Mileage $32/per mile $33/per mile
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the following list of ambulance fees, effective March 1, 2018: SERVICE FROM TO Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 1,205 $ 1,241 Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS1) $ 1,950 $ 2,009 Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2) $ 2,150 $ 2,214 Mileage $32/per mile $33/per mile.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Leonard Teceno - Appointment - Capital Plan Committee
Appoint Leonard Teceno to the Capital Planning Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2018
To appoint Leonard Teceno to the Capital Planning Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Leonard Teceno to the Capital Planning Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2018..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Stacy Varao - Appointment to Holidays in Halifax Committee
Appoint Stacy Varao to the Holidays in Halifax Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2018
To appoint Stacy Varao to the Holidays in Halifax Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Stacy Varao to the Holidays in Halifax Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2018..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Oak Street - Speed Limit Sign
Approve replacing the existing "Thickly Settled" signs with 30 mph speed limit signs with 'Thickly Settled" posted within the sign, west bound on Oak Street at the Plympton /Halifax line and east...
To approve replacing the existing "Thickly Settled" signs with 30 mph speed limit signs with 'Thickly Settled" posted within the sign, west bound on Oak Street at the Plympton /Halifax line and east bound on oak Street at the intersection of Oak & Holmes Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved replacing the existing "Thickly Settled" signs with 30 mph speed limit signs with 'Thickly Settled" posted within the sign, west bound on Oak Street at the Plympton /Halifax line and east bound on oak Street at the intersection of Oak & Holmes Street..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Special Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting
To open the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the May 14, 2018 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Zoning By-Laws
Recess at 8:29 p.m. for five minutes
To recess at 8:29 p.m. for five minutes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to recess at 8:29 p.m. for five minutes..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Robert Bergstrom - Live Entertainment Permit - Mudfest
Issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, June 10, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m
To issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, June 10, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, June 10, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Kimberly Mahoney - dog hearing
Kimberly Mahoney dog hearing: continue the hearing to March 13 at 8:15 p.m., with the orders discussed (dog under the owner's control, muzzle outside and around guests)
To seelig: So 8:15 on March 13th Garron: Sorry you had to be here. Mahoney: What? Garron: I'm sorry you had to be here. Mahoney: That's alright. Roy: I'll make that motion. Garron: Second Millias: All those in favor?
From the word-for-word transcript in the minutes.
From the minutes
“Seelig: So 8:15 on March 13th Garron: Sorry you had to be here. Mahoney: What? Garron: I'm sorry you had to be here. Mahoney: That's alright. Roy: I'll make that motion. Garron: Second Millias: All those in favor? Millias: Aye Roy: Aye Garron: Aye.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:46 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:46 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 9:46 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
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