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May 22, 2018
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Reorganization: the board chose its Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk.
Present: Kim R. Roy, Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization Of The Board
Nominate Thomas Millias as Clerk
To nominate Thomas Millias as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Thomas Millias as Clerk..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Nominate Kim Roy as Chair
To nominate Kim Roy as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Kim Roy as Chair..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Nominate Troy Garron as Vice-Chair
To nominate Troy Garron as Vice-Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Troy Garron as Vice-Chair..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, May 22nd
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, May 22nd
From the minutes
“With the above additions, the agenda for Tuesday, May 22nd, was unanimously approved..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 20, 2018 Regular Session - March 27, 2018 Regular Session - April 10, 2018 Regular Session - April 24, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 20, 2018 Regular Session - March 27, 2018 Regular Session - April 10, 2018 Regular Session - April 24, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 20, 2018 Regular Session - March 27, 2018 Regular Session - April 10, 2018 Regular Session - April 24, 2018.” (Motion: Garron, 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 # 101 $ 363,208.03 Vendor Warrant # 102 $ 112,353.23 Withholding Warrant # 103 $ 132,790.20 Ambulance Commitment # 5A $ 31,298.00 Ambulance Commitment # 5B $ 21,905.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 101 $ 363,208.03 Vendor Warrant # 102 $ 112,353.23 Withholding Warrant # 103 $ 132,790.20 Ambulance Commitment # 5A $ 31,298.00 Ambulance Commitment # 5B $ 21,905.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 104 $ 248,093.27
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 104 $ 248,093.27.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Charles Seelig (FY17 mileage)…………………........................ $ 345.47 Terminal Exchange Systems (Fy17 bill)……………………….. $ 520.00 W.B. Mason (3 frames).………………………………………... $ 50.70 South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (FY18 services)…. $ 3,500.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (FY18 services)…... $ 3,500.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Charles Seelig (FY17 mileage)…………………........................ $ 345.47 Terminal Exchange Systems (Fy17 bill)……………………….. $ 520.00 W.B. Mason (3 frames).………………………………………... $ 50.70 South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (FY18 services)…. $ 3,500.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (FY18 services)…... $ 3,500.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Gordon Andrews Resigning from the Finance Committee
Send a letter to Gordon Andrews thanking him for his service to the Town
To send a letter to Gordon Andrews thanking him for his service to the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Gordon Andrews thanking him for his service to the Town..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Use of Town Green - Congregational Church
Grant a request from the Congregational Church the use of the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for their annual church picnic
To grant a request from the Congregational Church the use of the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for their annual church picnic.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted a request from the Congregational Church the use of the Town Green on Sunday, June 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for their annual church picnic..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve Ambulance Abatements for April 2018 in the amount of $25,295.28
To approve Ambulance Abatements for April 2018 in the amount of $25,295.28.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve Ambulance Abatements for April 2018 in the amount of $25,295.28..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Insurance Overpayment Adjustment
Approve an overpayment in the amount of $94.33 from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
To approve an overpayment in the amount of $94.33 from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve an overpayment in the amount of $94.33 from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Plymouth County Advisory Board Reappointments
Reappoint Troy Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
To reappoint Troy Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Troy Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Reappoint Thomas Millias as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
To reappoint Thomas Millias as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Thomas Millias as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Police Officers & ACO Recognition
Send a letter of thanks to ACO Callahan, Officer McDonnell and Officer Schleiff
To send a letter of thanks to ACO Callahan, Officer McDonnell and Officer Schleiff.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of thanks to ACO Callahan, Officer McDonnell and Officer Schleiff..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Sam.Gov
Authorize Thomas Millias to sign the SAM Entity Registration form
To authorize Thomas Millias to sign the SAM Entity Registration form.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously authorized Thomas Millias to sign the SAM Entity Registration form..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent Reappointment
Reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent, with a term to expire on May 18, 2019
To reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent, with a term to expire on May 18, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent, with a term to expire on May 18, 2019..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Mayflower Municipal Health Group
Appoint Pamela Adduci as the MMHG Alternate General Board member
To appoint Pamela Adduci as the MMHG Alternate General Board member.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Pamela Adduci as the MMHG Alternate General Board member..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Pool Table License - The Tee Box
Renewed the Pool Table License issued to d/b/a The Tee Box located at 284 Monponsett Street - Unit 205
To renewed the Pool Table License issued to d/b/a The Tee Box located at 284 Monponsett Street - Unit 205.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously renewed the Pool Table License issued to d/b/a The Tee Box located at 284 Monponsett Street - Unit 205..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Town Roads Highway Expense $ 1,000.00 #01-422-5245 #01-421-5245 Town Roads Traffic Lights $ 1,300.00 #01-422-5245 #01-424-5243
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Town Roads Highway Expense $ 1,000.00 #01-422-5245 #01-421-5245 Town Roads Traffic Lights $ 1,300.00 #01-422-5245 #01-424-5243.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Town Audit
Have the financial team interview all three firms and choose one and then have the firm that is chosen come in and meet the Board of Selectmen
To have the financial team interview all three firms and choose one and then have the firm that is chosen come in and meet the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the financial team interview all three firms and choose one and then have the firm that is chosen come in and meet the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Road Cut - 61 Plymouth Street
Approve Permit #2018-32 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location Street
To approve Permit #2018-32 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-32 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 26 Tenth Avenue
Approve Permit #2018-33 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2018-33 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-33 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment - Michelle Redican
Approve Permit #2018-34 to Michelle Redican for live entertainment at 16 White Island on Saturday, August 4th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2018-34 to Michelle Redican for live entertainment at 16 White Island on Saturday, August 4th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-34 to Michelle Redican for live entertainment at 16 White Island on Saturday, August 4th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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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