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April 24, 2018
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Millias, Kim R. Roy
Absent: Troy E. Garron
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 24th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 24th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, April 24th..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
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 # 92 $ 393,493.27 Vendor Warrant # 93 $ 41,135.56 Withholding Warrant # 94 $ 141,715.40 Ambulance Commitment # 4A $ 56,367.00 Ambulance Commitment # 4B $ 56,895.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 92 $ 393,493.27 Vendor Warrant # 93 $ 41,135.56 Withholding Warrant # 94 $ 141,715.40 Ambulance Commitment # 4A $ 56,367.00 Ambulance Commitment # 4B $ 56,895.00.” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 95 $ 287,757.88
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 95 $ 287,757.88.” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Deutsch, Williams, Brooks (legal/March) ….............................. $ 1,463.05 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 132.00 Automated Business solutions (copier repair) ……………….... $ 187.50
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Deutsch, Williams, Brooks (legal/March) ….............................. $ 1,463.05 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 132.00 Automated Business solutions (copier repair) ……………….... $ 187.50.” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Beautification Committee - Clean-Up Day
Continue the revocation hearing to June 26th at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing to June 26th at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing to June 26th at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Monponsett 319 Grant
Have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the amended contract with MA DEP for the aluminum sulfate treatments
To have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the amended contract with MA DEP for the aluminum sulfate treatments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the amended contract with MA DEP for the aluminum sulfate treatments..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle Drive
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, July 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, July 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, July 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Dispose of Elm Street Property - Sale to Fisheries & Wildlife
Declare that the 17.65 acre parcel on Elm Street, Map 37; Lot A on the Assessors' maps is available for disposition
To declare that the 17.65 acre parcel on Elm Street, Map 37; Lot A on the Assessors' maps is available for disposition.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously declared that the 17.65 acre parcel on Elm Street, Map 37; Lot A on the Assessors' maps is available for disposition..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Use of Lots & Graves Trust fund - Cemetery Commissioners
Approve using $75,000 from Lots & Graves Trust Fund for Article 19 of the Annual Town Meeting for a cab over engine truck with hooklift, sander and plow (to replace #708)
To approve using $75,000 from Lots & Graves Trust Fund for Article 19 of the Annual Town Meeting for a cab over engine truck with hooklift, sander and plow (to replace #708).
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved using $75,000 from Lots & Graves Trust Fund for Article 19 of the Annual Town Meeting for a cab over engine truck with hooklift, sander and plow (to replace #708)..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Accept, with regret, Marianne Moore's resignation from the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board, effective May 7, 2018
To accept, with regret, Marianne Moore's resignation from the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board, effective May 7, 2018. A thank you letter will be sent to her.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously accepted, with regret, Marianne Moore's resignation from the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board, effective May 7, 2018. A thank you letter will be sent to her..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Contract - C.N. Wood - 2006 Trackless MT6 - Highway Department
Sign the contract with C.N. Wood in the amount of $62,000 for a 2006 Trackless MT6
To sign the contract with C.N. Wood in the amount of $62,000 for a 2006 Trackless MT6.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract with C.N. Wood in the amount of $62,000 for a 2006 Trackless MT6..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Sign the contract with Howland Disposal Services Inc. in the amount of $97,982.41 for Fiscal Year 2019
To sign the contract with Howland Disposal Services Inc. in the amount of $97,982.41 for Fiscal Year 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract with Howland Disposal Services Inc. in the amount of $97,982.41 for Fiscal Year 2019..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve Ambulance Abatements for March 2018 in the amount of $46,641.98
To approve Ambulance Abatements for March 2018 in the amount of $46,641.98.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve Ambulance Abatements for March 2018 in the amount of $46,641.98..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Highway Contract
Sign the memorandum of understanding for a 2% wage increase for FY2019, contingent on approval at Town Meeting
To sign the memorandum of understanding for a 2% wage increase for FY2019, contingent on approval at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously signed the memorandum of understanding for a 2% wage increase for FY2019, contingent on approval at Town Meeting..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 3 Ninth Avenue Street
Approve Permit #2018-27 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 35' road cut trench to install new service at 3 Ninth Avenue Street
To approve Permit #2018-27 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 35' road cut trench to install new service at 3 Ninth Avenue Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-27 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 35' road cut trench to install new service at 3 Ninth Avenue Street..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 355 Plymouth Street
Approve Permit #2018-28 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new service at 355 Plymouth Street
To approve Permit #2018-28 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new service at 355 Plymouth Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-28 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new service at 355 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Ann Marie Reed - Trailer Permit Extension
Approve an extension of Building Permit #18-25 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 31 Oak Place
To approve an extension of Building Permit #18-25 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 31 Oak Place. This extension expires on March 14, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve an extension of Building Permit #18-25 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 31 Oak Place. This extension expires on March 14, 2019..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Warren Gardner - Multiple Unregistered Vehicle Permit
Grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Warren Gardner with the following stipulations
To grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Warren Gardner with the following stipulations: ➢ up to four (4) unregistered, unplated and uninspected vehicle ➢ permit expires one (1) year from the date issued (expires: April 24, 2019) ➢ property must be kept in good condition and free of debris at all times
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to grant an unregistered vehicle permit to Warren Gardner with the following stipulations: ➢ up to four (4) unregistered, unplated and uninspected vehicle ➢ permit expires one (1) year from the date issued (expires: April 24, 2019) ➢ property must be kept in good condition and free of debris at all times.” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Maria Matthews-Forte - Matron Appointment
Appoint Maria Matthews- Forte as a Matron, term to expire June 30, 2018
To appoint Maria Matthews- Forte as a Matron, term to expire June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Maria Matthews- Forte as a Matron, term to expire June 30, 2018..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Recess at 8:11 p.m. Board returned at 8:35 p.m
To recess at 8:11 p.m. Board returned at 8:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to recess at 8:11 p.m. Board returned at 8:35 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Kimberly Mahoney - continuation of dog hearing
Kimberly Mahoney dog hearing: motion made at the hearing (the transcript does not record its wording)
To seelig: Let me put in for seven thirty-five.
From the word-for-word transcript in the minutes, which shows Kim R. Roy confirming "that is a motion" and Thomas Millias seconding; the wording of the motion is not written down.
From the minutes
“Seelig: Let me put in for seven thirty-five. Roy: Yes Seelig: Okay Millias: So is that a motion? Roy: Yes Millias: Second. All those in favor Roy: Aye Millias: Aye.” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
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