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August 14, 2018
19 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, August 14th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, August 14th
From the minutes
“With the above additions, the agenda for Tuesday, August 14th, was unanimously approved..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 10, 2018 Regular Session - July 21, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 10, 2018 Regular Session - July 21, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 10, 2018 Regular Session - July 21, 2018.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrants, Commitments & Bill
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitments & bill
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitments & bill: Vendor Warrant # 10 $ 129,775.42 Payroll Warrant # 11 $ 221,383.22 Vendor Warrant # 12 $ 561,132.22 School Warrant # 13 $ 133,871.84 Withholding Warrant # 14 $ 76,639.76 Ambulance Commitment # 8A $ 18,448.00 Ambulance Commitment # 8B $ 85,883.00 Payable To: Halifax Post Office $ 1,002.49
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants, commitments & bill: Vendor Warrant # 10 $ 129,775.42 Payroll Warrant # 11 $ 221,383.22 Vendor Warrant # 12 $ 561,132.22 School Warrant # 13 $ 133,871.84 Withholding Warrant # 14 $ 76,639.76 Ambulance Commitment # 8A $ 18,448.00 Ambulance Commitment # 8B $ 85,883.00 Payable To: Halifax Post Office $ 1,002.49.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 15 $ 228,309.07 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 15 $ 228,309.07 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 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: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 56.29 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,350.15 W.B. Mason (toner & rubber bands).…………………………... $ 420.98 STAM (Seelig/annual dues)…………......................................... $ 30.00 Express Newspapers (ad/tax classification)……………………. $ 42.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/July) ……………………… $ 568.75 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/July …....................................... $ 4,561.67 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/July) ………………....................... $ 231.00
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)…………………........ $ 56.29 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,350.15 W.B. Mason (toner & rubber bands).…………………………... $ 420.98 STAM (Seelig/annual dues)…………......................................... $ 30.00 Express Newspapers (ad/tax classification)……………………. $ 42.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/July) ……………………… $ 568.75 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/July …....................................... $ 4,561.67 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/July) ………………....................... $ 231.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Jan & Raymond Jacobs - temporary trailer permit
Approve renewal of Building Permit #18-154 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 23 Annawon Drive for a 10 month period
To approve renewal of Building Permit #18-154 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 23 Annawon Drive for a 10 month period.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved renewal of Building Permit #18-154 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 23 Annawon Drive for a 10 month period..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
75 Hayward Street - Violation of Zoning By-Laws
Sign Addendum A to the agreement between the town of Halifax and Howland Disposal Services Inc
To sign Addendum A to the agreement between the town of Halifax and Howland Disposal Services Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign Addendum A to the agreement between the town of Halifax and Howland Disposal Services Inc..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Theresa Levenson - Resignation - Halifax Fireworks Committee
Accept, with regret, Theresa Levenson's resignation from the Halifax Fireworks Committee, effective August 1, 2018 and send a letter to her thanking her for serving on the committee
To accept, with regret, Theresa Levenson's resignation from the Halifax Fireworks Committee, effective August 1, 2018 and send a letter to her thanking her for serving on the committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously accepted, with regret, Theresa Levenson's resignation from the Halifax Fireworks Committee, effective August 1, 2018 and send a letter to her thanking her for serving on the committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Judy Rakutis - Appointment to OCES
Appoint Judy Rakutis as the representative for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Services, term to expire June 30, 2019
To appoint Judy Rakutis as the representative for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Services, term to expire June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Judy Rakutis as the representative for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Services, term to expire June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Family Medical Leave
Grant Dave Swanson's request for Family Medical Leave beginning July 16, 2018, with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2018
To grant Dave Swanson's request for Family Medical Leave beginning July 16, 2018, with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to grant Dave Swanson's request for Family Medical Leave beginning July 16, 2018, with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2018..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Grant Sandra Nolan's request for Family Medical Leave beginning August 13, 2018
To grant Sandra Nolan's request for Family Medical Leave beginning August 13, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to grant Sandra Nolan's request for Family Medical Leave beginning August 13, 2018..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Robert Bergstrom - Mudfest - November 2018
Issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place except...
To issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place except for the number of detail officers, which will be discussed with the police chief a week before the event.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place except for the number of detail officers, which will be discussed with the police chief a week before the event..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Police Assessment Center
Award the Police Assessment Center contract to BadgeQuest, Inc
To award the Police Assessment Center contract to BadgeQuest, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously awarded the Police Assessment Center contract to BadgeQuest, Inc..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Junk Cars - 24 Cherry Street & 65 Colby Drive
Allow Seelig to issue fines to the owners at the above locations for having more than one unregistered vehicles on the property
To allow Seelig to issue fines to the owners at the above locations for having more than one unregistered vehicles on the property.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Seelig to issue fines to the owners at the above locations for having more than one unregistered vehicles on the property..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 368 South Street
Approve Permit #2018-55 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 approve Permit #2018-55 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 approved Permit #2018-55 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)
Road Cut - 435 Holmes Street
Approve Permit #2018-56 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 45' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2018-56 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 45' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-56 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 45' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Fire Chief Viveiros
Authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Business Associate Agreement and the Comstar Agreement with Comstar
To authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Business Associate Agreement and the Comstar Agreement with Comstar.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Business Associate Agreement and the Comstar Agreement with Comstar..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Contract for Wildland Firefighter Vehicle
At the recommendation of Chief Viveiros, the Board unanimously accepted the bid for the forest fire truck and executed the contract with Greenwood
To at the recommendation of Chief Viveiros, the Board unanimously accepted the bid for the forest fire truck and executed the contract with Greenwood.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, at the recommendation of Chief Viveiros, the Board unanimously accepted the bid for the forest fire truck and executed the contract with Greenwood..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:13 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 9:13 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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