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July 10, 2018
22 recorded votes, 2 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, July 10th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, July 10th
From the minutes
“The agenda for Tuesday, July 10th, was unanimously approved..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 25, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 25, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 25, 2018.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants: FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 119 $ 513,916.46 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,159,315.32 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #2 $ 214,109.60
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants: FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 119 $ 513,916.46 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,159,315.32 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #2 $ 214,109.60.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants And Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: FY2018 Payroll Warrant # 120 $ 125,664.31 FY2018 School Warrant # 121 $ 307,832.16 FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 122 $ 51,942.29 FY2019 Payroll Warrant #3 $ 121,205.36 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #4 $ 1,279,459.84 FY2019 Withholding Warrant #5 $ 82,461.60 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: FY2018 Payroll Warrant # 120 $ 125,664.31 FY2018 School Warrant # 121 $ 307,832.16 FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 122 $ 51,942.29 FY2019 Payroll Warrant #3 $ 121,205.36 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #4 $ 1,279,459.84 FY2019 Withholding Warrant #5 $ 82,461.60 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Halifax Postmaster (stamps)…………………............................ $ 281.80 Pamela McSherry (petty cash)…………………………………. $ 50.00 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (policy/FY2019)………. $ 192,931.00 Chubb & Son (special risk policy/FY2019)…………................. $ 29,438.00 Express Newspapers (ad/auction items)……………………….. $ 66.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/June) ……………………... $ 593.75 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/June) …..................................... $ 3.593.51 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/June) …..................................... $ 1,727.36 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 535.61 CNA Surety Direct (bond/McCarthy) ………………................. $ 600.00 Town of Duxbury (dispatch services)………………………….. $ 135,000.00 South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (services/FY2019). $ 3,500.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/June)……………………………………… $ 2,320.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/May)……………………………………… $ 2,115.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/March)……………………………………. $ 607.50
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Halifax Postmaster (stamps)…………………............................ $ 281.80 Pamela McSherry (petty cash)…………………………………. $ 50.00 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (policy/FY2019)………. $ 192,931.00 Chubb & Son (special risk policy/FY2019)…………................. $ 29,438.00 Express Newspapers (ad/auction items)……………………….. $ 66.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/June) ……………………... $ 593.75 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/June) …..................................... $ 3.593.51 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/June) …..................................... $ 1,727.36 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 535.61 CNA Surety Direct (bond/McCarthy) ………………................. $ 600.00 Town of Duxbury (dispatch services)………………………….. $ 135,000.00 South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (services/FY2019). $ 3,500.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/June)……………………………………… $ 2,320.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/May)……………………………………… $ 2,115.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/March)……………………………………. $ 607.50.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Richard Harrison - extension of unregistered vehicle permit
Grant a unregistered vehicle permit to Richard Harrison with the following stipulations
To grant a unregistered vehicle permit to Richard Harrison with the following stipulations: ➢ maximum of one (1) vehicle including unregistered, unplated and uninspected ➢ permit expires six (6) months from date issued (expires: January 9, 2019) ➢ vehicles must be hidden by a fence ➢ property must be kept in good condition and free of debris at all times
Yes: Garron, MilliasNo: Roy
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias the Board voted as follows to grant a unregistered vehicle permit to Richard Harrison with the following stipulations: ➢ maximum of one (1) vehicle including unregistered, unplated and uninspected ➢ permit expires six (6) months from date issued (expires: January 9, 2019) ➢ vehicles must be hidden by a fence ➢ property must be kept in good condition and free of debris at all times Kim R. Roy - No Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Highway Improvement Contracts
Award the highway improvement contracts to the contactors listed above contingent upon the Highway Department having the necessary funding
To award the highway improvement contracts to the contactors listed above contingent upon the Highway Department having the necessary funding.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to award the highway improvement contracts to the contactors listed above contingent upon the Highway Department having the necessary funding..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
674 Plymouth Street
Allow the resident ten days to process the necessary paperwork for a trailer permit
To allow the resident ten days to process the necessary paperwork for a trailer permit:
Yes: Garron, RoyThe roll call lists Thomas Millias as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board voted as follows to allow the resident ten days to process the necessary paperwork for a trailer permit: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Recused.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Earth Removal Operation - Thompson Street
Send Mr. Peck a cease and desist order until such time it is determined how much earth has been removed
To send Mr. Peck a cease and desist order until such time it is determined how much earth has been removed.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send Mr. Peck a cease and desist order until such time it is determined how much earth has been removed..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Walter Wunder - Alden Park - 1 day liquor license - Fieldstone Farms
Issue a one-day liquor license to Walt Wunder of Alden Park Restaurant, 160 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, August 19, 2018, serving of beer & wine on Sunday...
To issue a one-day liquor license to Walt Wunder of Alden Park Restaurant, 160 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, August 19, 2018, serving of beer & wine on Sunday August 19, 2018 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, August 19, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day liquor license to Walt Wunder of Alden Park Restaurant, 160 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, August 19, 2018, serving of beer & wine on Sunday August 19, 2018 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, August 19, 2018..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Fitzgerald Family Fund Gift to the Beautification Committee
Send a thank you to Mr. Fitzgerald for the donation
To send a thank you to Mr. Fitzgerald for the donation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a thank you to Mr. Fitzgerald for the donation..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve Ambulance Abatements for May 2018 in the amount of $26,532.58
To approve Ambulance Abatements for May 2018 in the amount of $26,532.58.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve Ambulance Abatements for May 2018 in the amount of $26,532.58..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Auditing Firm - Powers and Sullivan
Authorize Seelig to sign the contract for auditing services between the Town of Halifax and Powers & Sullivan, LLC
To authorize Seelig to sign the contract for auditing services between the Town of Halifax and Powers & Sullivan, LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized Seelig to sign the contract for auditing services between the Town of Halifax and Powers & Sullivan, LLC..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Fire Chief Viveiros - new ambulance billing proposal
Allow Chief Viveiros to move forward on this proposal
To allow Chief Viveiros to move forward on this proposal.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Chief Viveiros to move forward on this proposal..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Resignation - Erika Rossini - Wage and Personnel Board
Send Ms. Rossini a letter thanking her for serving on the Board
To send Ms. Rossini a letter thanking her for serving on the Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send Ms. Rossini a letter thanking her for serving on the Board..” (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 $ 3,492.73 #01-193 #01-151 Town Buildings Wages Town Building Expense PM $ 4,000.00 #01-197-5110 #01-197-5290-0004 Treasurer Clerical Treasurer Tax Title $ 800.00 #01-145-5113 #01-159 Highway Wages Gas & Oil $ 8,811.59 #01-420-5115 #01-471-5410
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Insurance Law $ 3,492.73 #01-193 #01-151 Town Buildings Wages Town Building Expense PM $ 4,000.00 #01-197-5110 #01-197-5290-0004 Treasurer Clerical Treasurer Tax Title $ 800.00 #01-145-5113 #01-159 Highway Wages Gas & Oil $ 8,811.59 #01-420-5115 #01-471-5410.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Fieldstone Farms Building Permits
Have Seelig send a letter to Clawson from the Board of Selectmen regarding the above issue
To have Seelig send a letter to Clawson from the Board of Selectmen regarding the above issue.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig send a letter to Clawson from the Board of Selectmen regarding the above issue..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Special Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the August 20, 2018 Special Town Meeting that will held at the Halifax Elementary School
To open the warrant for the August 20, 2018 Special Town Meeting that will held at the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the August 20, 2018 Special Town Meeting that will held at the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Road Cut - 288 Oak Street
Approve Permit #2018-50 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 #2018-50 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 #2018-50 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)
Affirm Line Item Transfer
Affirm approval the following line item transfer
To affirm approval the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Insurance Selectmen Clerical $ 525.70 #01-193 #01-122
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Insurance Selectmen Clerical $ 525.70 #01-193 #01-122.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Live Entertainment - Ken Corti & Laurette Ryan
Approve Permit #2018-51 to Ken Corti & Laurette Ryan for live entertainment at 389 & 395 Holmes Street on Sunday, August 12th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
To approve Permit #2018-51 to Ken Corti & Laurette Ryan for live entertainment at 389 & 395 Holmes Street on Sunday, August 12th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-51 to Ken Corti & Laurette Ryan for live entertainment at 389 & 395 Holmes Street on Sunday, August 12th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:55 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 8:55 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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