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July 24, 2018
16 recorded votes, 0 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 24th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 24th.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, July 24th..”
Taylor Fruzzetti - use of Town Green - fundraiser yard sale for HOPS
Grant Taylor Fruzzetti and Jasmine Huntress' request to use the Town Green on Sunday, August 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a charity yard sale to benefit HOPS
To grant Taylor Fruzzetti and Jasmine Huntress' request to use the Town Green on Sunday, August 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a charity yard sale to benefit HOPS.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted Taylor Fruzzetti and Jasmine Huntress' request to use the Town Green on Sunday, August 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a charity yard sale to benefit HOPS..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 8, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 8, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 8, 2018.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants, Commitments & Line Item Transfers
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitments & line item transfers
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitments & line item transfers: FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 123 $ 28,857.28 FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 124 $ 26,191.40 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #6 $ 582,208.76 Ambulance Commitment # 7A $ 20,853.00 Ambulance Commitment # 7B $ 17,396.00 from Veterans' Benefits to Veterans' Expense $ 17.26 From Accountant's Expense to Accounting Clerical $ 4.40 From Fire Wages to Town Building Wages $ 420.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitments & line item transfers: FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 123 $ 28,857.28 FY2018 Vendor Warrant # 124 $ 26,191.40 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #6 $ 582,208.76 Ambulance Commitment # 7A $ 20,853.00 Ambulance Commitment # 7B $ 17,396.00 from Veterans' Benefits to Veterans' Expense $ 17.26 From Accountant's Expense to Accounting Clerical $ 4.40 From Fire Wages to Town Building Wages $ 420.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: FY2019 Payroll Warrant #7 $ 226,239.87 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #8 $ 55,427.61 FY2019 Withholding Warrant #9 $ 77,093.65
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: FY2019 Payroll Warrant #7 $ 226,239.87 FY2019 Vendor Warrant #8 $ 55,427.61 FY2019 Withholding Warrant #9 $ 77,093.65.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: MA Municipal Association (annual dues)…………………....... $ 1,033.00 MMA (Seelig/ attending 7/19/18 meeting)…………………….. $ 40.00 BMI (annual license fee).………………………………………. $ 349.00 MMA (annual dues)…………..................................................... $ 143.15 Pamela McSherry (mileage/ABCC meeting 7-18-18)…………. $ 13.41
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: MA Municipal Association (annual dues)…………………....... $ 1,033.00 MMA (Seelig/ attending 7/19/18 meeting)…………………….. $ 40.00 BMI (annual license fee).………………………………………. $ 349.00 MMA (annual dues)…………..................................................... $ 143.15 Pamela McSherry (mileage/ABCC meeting 7-18-18)…………. $ 13.41.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Recycling Fee Fiscal Year 2019
Keep the recycling fee at $50 for FY2019
To keep the recycling fee at $50 for FY2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to keep the recycling fee at $50 for FY2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Regional Grant for Fire Department Wellness/Fitness
Approve a double line at this location with the stipulation that Seelig checks to if there are any legal technicalities with the State and also that Highway Surveyor Hayward is okay with this
To approve a double line at this location with the stipulation that Seelig checks to if there are any legal technicalities with the State and also that Highway Surveyor Hayward is okay with this.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved a double line at this location with the stipulation that Seelig checks to if there are any legal technicalities with the State and also that Highway Surveyor Hayward is okay with this..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Davis Automotive - revocation hearing
Continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to September 25th at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to September 25th at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to September 25th at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Use of Town Green - Congregational Church BBQ
Grant a request from the Congregational Church the use of the Town Green on the backside of the town Hall and the entire left side on Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for their...
To grant a request from the Congregational Church the use of the Town Green on the backside of the town Hall and the entire left side on Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for their chicken BBQ and harvest fair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously granted a request from the Congregational Church the use of the Town Green on the backside of the town Hall and the entire left side on Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for their chicken BBQ and harvest fair..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Road Cut - 374 Plymouth Street
Approve Permit #2018-52 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2018-52 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 15' 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 #2018-52 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Jake Sullivan & Justin LeClair - Class II license - 413 Plymouth Street
Approve the Class II License for J & J Motorsports with the stipulation that the property be maintained to the Boards standards and also included in the motion was that there will be no car...
To approve the Class II License for J & J Motorsports with the stipulation that the property be maintained to the Boards standards and also included in the motion was that there will be no car repairs work or manufacturing of any kind; no auto body repair; no soldering; no fabrication; no packaging; no welding on the premises.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approved the Class II License for J & J Motorsports with the stipulation that the property be maintained to the Boards standards and also included in the motion was that there will be no car repairs work or manufacturing of any kind; no auto body repair; no soldering; no fabrication; no packaging; no welding on the premises..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Articles for the Special Town Meeting - August 20th
Approve the above Articles for the August 20th Special Town Meeting and authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to approve anything else deemed necessary
To approve the above Articles for the August 20th Special Town Meeting and authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to approve anything else deemed necessary.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the above Articles for the August 20th Special Town Meeting and authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to approve anything else deemed necessary..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss litigation between Halifax v
To enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss litigation between Halifax v. Bergstrom and Andrews v. Halifax and contracts for the Fire and Police Chiefs:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss litigation between Halifax v. Bergstrom and Andrews v. Halifax and contracts for the Fire and Police Chiefs: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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 Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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