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March 20, 2018
27 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
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, March 20th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, March 20th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, March 20th..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 13, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 13, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 13, 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: Payroll Warrant # 78 $ 366,207.83 Vendor Warrant # 79 $ 1,238,234.85 Withholding Warrant # 80 $ 130,594.07 School Warrant # 81 $ 238,763.65 Vendor Warrant # 82 $ 127,061.55 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitment # 3A $ 33,135.00 Ambulance Commitment # 3B $ 2,398.00 Ambulance Commitment # 3C $ 952.61
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 # 78 $ 366,207.83 Vendor Warrant # 79 $ 1,238,234.85 Withholding Warrant # 80 $ 130,594.07 School Warrant # 81 $ 238,763.65 Vendor Warrant # 82 $ 127,061.55 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitment # 3A $ 33,135.00 Ambulance Commitment # 3B $ 2,398.00 Ambulance Commitment # 3C $ 952.61.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approved Warrants And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 83 $ 357,464.18 Vendor Warrant # 84 $ 230,528.35 Withholding Warrant # 85 $ 128,204.35
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 83 $ 357,464.18 Vendor Warrant # 84 $ 230,528.35 Withholding Warrant # 85 $ 128,204.35.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Arlanna Snow (reimburse/copies & scans/postage)…………… $ 95.22 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond policy/Cole)…………………… $ 600.00 W.B. Mason (ink pad).…………………………………………. $ 5.98 W.B. Mason (toner).…………………………………………… $ 110.60 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/February) ………………… $ 3,143.75 Deutsch Williams (legal/February) …......................................... $ 3,304.12 KP Law, P.C. (legal/January) ………………………………….. $ 2,204.60 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/Jan. & Feb.) ………………............ $ 1,227.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Arlanna Snow (reimburse/copies & scans/postage)…………… $ 95.22 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond policy/Cole)…………………… $ 600.00 W.B. Mason (ink pad).…………………………………………. $ 5.98 W.B. Mason (toner).…………………………………………… $ 110.60 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/February) ………………… $ 3,143.75 Deutsch Williams (legal/February) …......................................... $ 3,304.12 KP Law, P.C. (legal/January) ………………………………….. $ 2,204.60 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/Jan. & Feb.) ………………............ $ 1,227.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Highway Snow and Ice Account
Allow the Highway Department to overspend the Snow and Ice Removal account for the remainder of the snow season
To allow the Highway Department to overspend the Snow and Ice Removal account for the remainder of the snow season.
From the minutes
“The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to allow the Highway Department to overspend the Snow and Ice Removal account for the remainder of the snow season..”
Ambulance Abatement
Approve Ambulance Abatements for February 2018 in the amount of $41,194.24
To approve Ambulance Abatements for February 2018 in the amount of $41,194.24.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve Ambulance Abatements for February 2018 in the amount of $41,194.24..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Temporary Zoning Enforcement Officer
Appoint Charles Seelig as the Temporary Zoning Enforcement Officer
To appoint Charles Seelig as the Temporary Zoning Enforcement Officer:
Yes: Garron, RoyAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to appoint Charles Seelig as the Temporary Zoning Enforcement Officer: Thomas Millias Abstained Kim R. Roy Yes Troy E. Garron Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Davis Automotive - Revocation Hearing
Continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to April 10, 2018 at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to April 10, 2018 at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to April 10, 2018 at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
South Shore Community Action Council Proposed Warrant Article
Open the May 14, 2018 Warrant and place an Article in the amount of $3,500 for South Shore Community Action Council
To open the May 14, 2018 Warrant and place an Article in the amount of $3,500 for South Shore Community Action Council.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to open the May 14, 2018 Warrant and place an Article in the amount of $3,500 for South Shore Community Action Council..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Close the May 14, 2018 Warrant
To close the May 14, 2018 Warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to close the May 14, 2018 Warrant..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Snow Day
Declare Tuesday, March 13, 2018 as a snow day for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees and both the Town Hall and Pope's Tavern were officially closed
To declare Tuesday, March 13, 2018 as a snow day for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees and both the Town Hall and Pope's Tavern were officially closed.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously declared Tuesday, March 13, 2018 as a snow day for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees and both the Town Hall and Pope's Tavern were officially closed..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
111F Firefighter Dillon Riley
Place Firefighter/EMT Dillon Riley on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on March 13, 2018
To place Firefighter/EMT Dillon Riley on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on March 13, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to place Firefighter/EMT Dillon Riley on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on March 13, 2018..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Recycling Drop-off Equipment Grant
Afformed Troy E. Garron signing the Drop-Off Equipment Grant
To afformed Troy E. Garron signing the Drop-Off Equipment Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously afformed Troy E. Garron signing the Drop-Off Equipment Grant..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Halifax Elementary School Roof Project
Approve Change Order #4 ($ giving back to the Town) in the amount of $20,152
To approve Change Order #4 ($ giving back to the Town) in the amount of $20,152.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved Change Order #4 ($ giving back to the Town) in the amount of $20,152..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Family Medical Leave
Grant Patrick DeRoo's request for Family Medical Leave beginning May 18, 2018, or there about, for ten (10) days
To grant Patrick DeRoo's request for Family Medical Leave beginning May 18, 2018, or there about, for ten (10) days.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to grant Patrick DeRoo's request for Family Medical Leave beginning May 18, 2018, or there about, for ten (10) days..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Kimberly Mahoney - continuation of dog hearing from 2/27/18
Continue the dog hearing until April 10th at 7:50 p.m
To continue the dog hearing until April 10th at 7:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to continue the dog hearing until April 10th at 7:50 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Plympton and Halifax Fire Departments
Allow Chief Viveiros to approach the State to ask them to modify the grant
To allow Chief Viveiros to approach the State to ask them to modify the grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to allow Chief Viveiros to approach the State to ask them to modify the grant..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Fire Study Committee
Appoint Leonard Teceno to the Fire Department Study Committee, term to expire June 30, 2019
To appoint Leonard Teceno to the Fire Department Study Committee, term to expire June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Leonard Teceno to the Fire Department Study Committee, term to expire June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
111F Patrol Officer William Caprio
Place Sergeant William Caprio on 111F status for an injury that occurred on February 23, 2018 while on duty
To place Sergeant William Caprio on 111F status for an injury that occurred on February 23, 2018 while on duty.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to place Sergeant William Caprio on 111F status for an injury that occurred on February 23, 2018 while on duty..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Zoning Board of Appeals - In-Law Apartments
In favor of #2
To in favor of #2.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted in favor of #2..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
J & V Auto Sales - Class II Permit - Site Plan Review
That the site plan approval include stringent upkeep of the site
To that the site plan approval include stringent upkeep of the site.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that the site plan approval include stringent upkeep of the site..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Selectmen Policies
Approve Seelig's draft of the Selectmen's polices
To approve Seelig's draft of the Selectmen's polices.
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 and seconded by Garron, the Board voted to approve Seelig's draft of the Selectmen's polices..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Live Entertainment - William Russell
Approve a live entertainment permit issued to William Russell for June 23, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve a live entertainment permit issued to William Russell for June 23, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved a live entertainment permit issued to William Russell for June 23, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Highway, Fire Chief, Police Chief and Andrews v
To enter into Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Highway, Fire Chief, Police Chief and Andrews v. Town of Halifax:
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Highway, Fire Chief, Police Chief and Andrews v. Town of Halifax: Thomas Millias - Yes Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:27 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 9:27 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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