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June 26, 2018
24 recorded votes, 1 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
Seelig wanted to add a discussion on the police chief search to the agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 26th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 26th
From the minutes
“With the above additions, the agenda for Tuesday, June 26th, was unanimously approved..”
Affirmed Warrants, Commitment & Bills
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitment & bills
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitment & bills: Vendor Warrant # 111 $ 300.00 Withholding Warrant # 112 $ 121,556.59 Payroll Warrant # 113 $ 642,054.16 Vendor Warrant # 114 $ 55,181.99 Withholding Warrant # 115 $ 184,675.25 Ambulance Commitment # 6B $ 49,717.00 Payable to: Greenwood Emergency Vehicles $ 14,594.50 Payable to: Greenwood Emergency Vehicles $ 1,000.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitment & bills: Vendor Warrant # 111 $ 300.00 Withholding Warrant # 112 $ 121,556.59 Payroll Warrant # 113 $ 642,054.16 Vendor Warrant # 114 $ 55,181.99 Withholding Warrant # 115 $ 184,675.25 Ambulance Commitment # 6B $ 49,717.00 Payable to: Greenwood Emergency Vehicles $ 14,594.50 Payable to: Greenwood Emergency Vehicles $ 1,000.00.” (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 # 116 $ 253,905.48 Vendor Warrant # 117 $ 80,273.14 Withholding Warrant # 118 $ 84,311.53 Ambulance Commitment # 6C $ 24,149.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 116 $ 253,905.48 Vendor Warrant # 117 $ 80,273.14 Withholding Warrant # 118 $ 84,311.53 Ambulance Commitment # 6C $ 24,149.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 54.09 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,103.25 W.B. Mason (office supplies).…………………………………. $ 92.67 Terminal Exchange (service/cameras/police station)…………... $ 80.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 54.09 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,103.25 W.B. Mason (office supplies).…………………………………. $ 92.67 Terminal Exchange (service/cameras/police station)…………... $ 80.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
School Repair Project
Approve the contract in the amount of $13,790 for professional services associated with conducting environmental consulting services in conjunction with asbestos abatement activities for the above...
To approve the contract in the amount of $13,790 for professional services associated with conducting environmental consulting services in conjunction with asbestos abatement activities for the above project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the contract in the amount of $13,790 for professional services associated with conducting environmental consulting services in conjunction with asbestos abatement activities for the above project..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Scheduled Appointments
Continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage d/b/a/ Twin Lake Liquor to August 28, 2018
To continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage d/b/a/ Twin Lake Liquor to August 28, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage d/b/a/ Twin Lake Liquor to August 28, 2018..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Burrage Pond - Town Owned Parcel - Sale of Land - Elm Street
Sign the Acceptance of Full Settlement agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Department of Fish and Game
To sign the Acceptance of Full Settlement agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Department of Fish and Game.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the Acceptance of Full Settlement agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Department of Fish and Game..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Visiting Nurses Association Contract
Sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Norwell visiting Nurse Association and Hospice for FY2019
To sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Norwell visiting Nurse Association and Hospice for FY2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Norwell visiting Nurse Association and Hospice for FY2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Insurance Law $ 8,000.00 #01-193 #01-151 Trash Collection Hazardous Waste $ 1,500.00 #66-435 #66-434 Treasurer Clerical Treasurer Tax Title $ 700.00 #01-145-5113 #01-159 Special Needs Tuition HES Expenses $ 20,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-313-5510 Special Needs Tuition Special Needs Transportation $ 14,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-312-5325
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Insurance Law $ 8,000.00 #01-193 #01-151 Trash Collection Hazardous Waste $ 1,500.00 #66-435 #66-434 Treasurer Clerical Treasurer Tax Title $ 700.00 #01-145-5113 #01-159 Special Needs Tuition HES Expenses $ 20,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-313-5510 Special Needs Tuition Special Needs Transportation $ 14,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-312-5325.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Grant
Authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be used to publicize "good...
To authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be used to publicize "good practices" for recycling.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be used to publicize "good practices" for recycling..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Powers & Sullivan LLC - interview - audit firm
Appoint Powers & Sullivan LLC to be the Town's next audit team for the next three years
To appoint Powers & Sullivan LLC to be the Town's next audit team for the next three years.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Powers & Sullivan LLC to be the Town's next audit team for the next three years..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Firefighter Paul Gallagher - 111F
Place Firefighter/EMT-P Paul Gallagher on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on June 13, 2018
To place Firefighter/EMT-P Paul Gallagher on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on June 13, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to place Firefighter/EMT-P Paul Gallagher on 111F status due to an injury sustained while on duty on June 13, 2018..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Vacation Carryover - Town Administrator
Allow Seelig to carryover ninety-six (96) hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2018 to Fiscal Year 2019, not including vacation leave accrued during Fiscal Year 2018
To allow Seelig to carryover ninety-six (96) hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2018 to Fiscal Year 2019, not including vacation leave accrued during Fiscal Year 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to allow Seelig to carryover ninety-six (96) hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2018 to Fiscal Year 2019, not including vacation leave accrued during Fiscal Year 2018..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Road Cut - 28 McClelland Street
Approve Permit #2018-46 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2018-46 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-46 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Millias, second: Roy)
Affirm Road Cut - 34 White Island Road
Affirm approval of Permit #2018-40 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 6' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To affirm approval of Permit #2018-40 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 6' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Permit #2018-40 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 6' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirm Road Cut - 27 Annawon Drive
Affirm approval of Permit #2018-41 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 the above location
To affirm approval of Permit #2018-41 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 the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Permit #2018-41 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 the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Zoning By-Law Committee
Zoning By-Law Committee (the minutes do not record the wording of the motion)
Yes: Garron, RoyAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board voted as follows: Kim R. Roy Yes Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Frankie Rabuffetti - Eagle Scout project
Approve Frankie Rabuffetti Eagle Scout project of the removal of the existing fence and replacing it with new fence at the Blacksmith Shop and removal of the existing shrubs and replacing with...
To approve Frankie Rabuffetti Eagle Scout project of the removal of the existing fence and replacing it with new fence at the Blacksmith Shop and removal of the existing shrubs and replacing with mulch and authorize the Chair to sign a form that was submitted from Frankie.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Frankie Rabuffetti Eagle Scout project of the removal of the existing fence and replacing it with new fence at the Blacksmith Shop and removal of the existing shrubs and replacing with mulch and authorize the Chair to sign a form that was submitted from Frankie..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride
Authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday September 15th
To authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday September 15th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday September 15th..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment - Lisa Ghelfi
Approve Permit #2018-48 to Lisa Ghelfi for live entertainment at 496 Laurel Street on Saturday, July 28th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2018-48 to Lisa Ghelfi for live entertainment at 496 Laurel Street on Saturday, July 28th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-48 to Lisa Ghelfi for live entertainment at 496 Laurel Street on Saturday, July 28th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment - Brianna Coarr
Approve Permit #2018-45 to Brianna Coarr for live entertainment at 30 Cedar Street on Wednesday, June 27th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2018-45 to Brianna Coarr for live entertainment at 30 Cedar Street on Wednesday, June 27th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-45 to Brianna Coarr for live entertainment at 30 Cedar Street on Wednesday, June 27th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment - Rosemarie Salvatore - 7-Elevan
Approve Permit #2018-47 to Rosemarie Salvatore of 7-Elevan for live entertainment at 337 Plymouth Street on Wednesday, July 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2018-47 to Rosemarie Salvatore of 7-Elevan for live entertainment at 337 Plymouth Street on Wednesday, July 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-47 to Rosemarie Salvatore of 7-Elevan for live entertainment at 337 Plymouth Street on Wednesday, July 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Reappointments - Holidays in Halifax and Y&R
Reappoint Tania Masa to the Holidays in Halifax Committee and Bruce Pulliam to the Youth & Recreation Commission contingent on Mr. Pulliam completing all requirements from the Town and the State
To reappoint Tania Masa to the Holidays in Halifax Committee and Bruce Pulliam to the Youth & Recreation Commission contingent on Mr. Pulliam completing all requirements from the Town and the State.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously reappointed Tania Masa to the Holidays in Halifax Committee and Bruce Pulliam to the Youth & Recreation Commission contingent on Mr. Pulliam completing all requirements from the Town and the State..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:20 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 9:20 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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