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June 12, 2018
21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kim R. Roy, Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 12th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 12th
From the minutes
“The agenda for Tuesday, June 12th, was unanimously approved..”
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 # 105 $ 360,051.69 Vendor Warrant # 106 $ 48,320.74 Withholding Warrant # 107 $ 123,731.87 Vendor Warrant # 108 $ 88,467.59 Vendor Warrant # 108 $ 4.00 School Warrant # 109 $ 299,653.12 Ambulance Commitment # 5C $ 22,499.00 Ambulance Commitment # 6A $ 40,650.00
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 # 105 $ 360,051.69 Vendor Warrant # 106 $ 48,320.74 Withholding Warrant # 107 $ 123,731.87 Vendor Warrant # 108 $ 88,467.59 Vendor Warrant # 108 $ 4.00 School Warrant # 109 $ 299,653.12 Ambulance Commitment # 5C $ 22,499.00 Ambulance Commitment # 6A $ 40,650.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants And Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 110 $ 376,689.60 Vendor Warrant # 111 $ 557,021.35 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 110 $ 376,689.60 Vendor Warrant # 111 $ 557,021.35 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 14, 2018 Regular Session - May 22, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 14, 2018 Regular Session - May 22, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 14, 2018 Regular Session - May 22, 2018.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from bill payable to Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from bill payable to Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc.: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 76.39 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,225.65 Bartlett Consolidated LLC (repair guardrail @ fire station)…… $ 1,610.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/April)…………........................................... $ 177.50 Paper Direct (certificates & folders)…………………………… $ 83.97 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/May) ……………………... $ 1,750.00 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/May) ….................................... $ 723.57 BID Plymouth Occupational Health (3 physicals)……………... $ 2,400.00 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/May) ………………....................... $ 1,056.00 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (annual policy) ………... $ 428.00
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 Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from bill payable to Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc.: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 76.39 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,225.65 Bartlett Consolidated LLC (repair guardrail @ fire station)…… $ 1,610.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/April)…………........................................... $ 177.50 Paper Direct (certificates & folders)…………………………… $ 83.97 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/May) ……………………... $ 1,750.00 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/May) ….................................... $ 723.57 BID Plymouth Occupational Health (3 physicals)……………... $ 2,400.00 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/May) ………………....................... $ 1,056.00 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (annual policy) ………... $ 428.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Finance Committee Reappointment - Diane Ruxton
Send him a letter thanking him for serving on the committee
To send him a letter thanking him for serving on the committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to send him a letter thanking him for serving on the committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
61A Properties - Fuller & Wood Street
Relinquish the Town's right of first refusal on the following parcels of land located on Fuller & Wood Street being removed from Chapter 61A
To relinquish the Town's right of first refusal on the following parcels of land located on Fuller & Wood Street being removed from Chapter 61A: ASSESSORS MAP / LOT ACREAGE
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to relinquish the Town's right of first refusal on the following parcels of land located on Fuller & Wood Street being removed from Chapter 61A: ASSESSORS MAP / LOT ACREAGE.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Site Plan Review - 413 Plymouth Street
Have Seelig relay the above mentioned concerns to the Planning Board
To have Seelig relay the above mentioned concerns to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig relay the above mentioned concerns to the Planning Board..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Brian Cook - Crystal Lake
Reappoint the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions contingent on them completing all requirements from the Town and the State
To reappoint the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions contingent on them completing all requirements from the Town and the State.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously reappointed the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions contingent on them completing all requirements from the Town and the State..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Police Matrons
Send a thank you letter to Manoogian thanking him for his service
To send a thank you letter to Manoogian thanking him for his service.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a thank you letter to Manoogian thanking him for his service..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
111F Status - Sgt. Ted Benner
Place Sgt
To place Sgt. Ted Benner an injury that occurred on May 14, 2018 while on duty.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to place Sgt. Ted Benner an injury that occurred on May 14, 2018 while on duty..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
111F Status - Firefighter Reid Broderick
Place Firefighter Reid Broderick on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on May 18, 2018
To place Firefighter Reid Broderick on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on May 18, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to place Firefighter Reid Broderick on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on May 18, 2018..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Highway Vacation Carryover
Allow three employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2018 to FY2019 as per highway union contract
To allow three employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2018 to FY2019 as per highway union contract.
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 Garron, seconded by Millias, the Board voted to allow three employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2018 to FY2019 as per highway union contract..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Line Items Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Insurance Law $ 3,707.07 #01-193 #01-151 Trash Collection Recycling Center Expense $ 5,545.00 #66-435 #66-433 Fire Training Ambulance Supplies $ 2,100.00 #01-221-5115 #01-225-5501-014 Fire Wages Vehicle Maintenance $ 8,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-225-5243 Treasurer Clerical Treasurer Tax Title $ 372.37 #01-145-5113 #01-159 Training Police - Wages $ 6,450.00 #01-211-5115 #01-210-5115
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Insurance Law $ 3,707.07 #01-193 #01-151 Trash Collection Recycling Center Expense $ 5,545.00 #66-435 #66-433 Fire Training Ambulance Supplies $ 2,100.00 #01-221-5115 #01-225-5501-014 Fire Wages Vehicle Maintenance $ 8,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-225-5243 Treasurer Clerical Treasurer Tax Title $ 372.37 #01-145-5113 #01-159 Training Police - Wages $ 6,450.00 #01-211-5115 #01-210-5115.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Police & Fire Accident Insurance
Increase the Police & Fire Accident Insurance limit to 300,000 per year
To increase the Police & Fire Accident Insurance limit to 300,000 per year.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to increase the Police & Fire Accident Insurance limit to 300,000 per year..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Disclosure of Special Municipal Employee
Have the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the 20(d) disclosure of special municipal employee for Holly Merry
To have the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the 20(d) disclosure of special municipal employee for Holly Merry:
Yes: Garron, RoyAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“The Board voted as follows to have the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the 20(d) disclosure of special municipal employee for Holly Merry: Thomas Millias - Abstained Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.”
Use of Town Green - Historical Society Fall Plant Sale
Grant the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for their annual fall plant sale
To grant the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for their annual fall plant sale.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for their annual fall plant sale..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Use of Town Green - COA Annual Cookout
Grant a request from the Council on Aging to use the Town Green on Wednesday, August 22nd for their annual senior BBQ
To grant a request from the Council on Aging to use the Town Green on Wednesday, August 22nd for their annual senior BBQ.
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 Garron seconded by Millias, the Board granted a request from the Council on Aging to use the Town Green on Wednesday, August 22nd for their annual senior BBQ..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
School Project Change Order Request
Approve the change order # 1 to furnish & install door access control panels in the amount of $11,631.65 and change order #2 to install new hardware to the doors in the amount of $5,730.93
To approve the change order # 1 to furnish & install door access control panels in the amount of $11,631.65 and change order #2 to install new hardware to the doors in the amount of $5,730.93.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the change order # 1 to furnish & install door access control panels in the amount of $11,631.65 and change order #2 to install new hardware to the doors in the amount of $5,730.93..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Road Opening - 13 First Avenue
Approve Permit #2018-39 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts to locate & raise a test station across from 13 First Avenue
To approve Permit #2018-39 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts to locate & raise a test station across from 13 First Avenue.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-39 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts to locate & raise a test station across from 13 First Avenue..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
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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