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September 11, 2018
14 recorded votes, 3 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
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: School Warrant # 20 $ 210,801.52 Payroll Warrant # 21 $ 352,526.17 Vendor Warrant # 22 $ 36,197.04 Withholding Warrant # 23 $ 129,650.95 Ambulance Commitment # 8C $ 2,537.00 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: School Warrant # 20 $ 210,801.52 Payroll Warrant # 21 $ 352,526.17 Vendor Warrant # 22 $ 36,197.04 Withholding Warrant # 23 $ 129,650.95 Ambulance Commitment # 8C $ 2,537.00 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 24 $ 178,980.11
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 24 $ 178,980.11.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #129, #709, #1432, #1522, #2071, #2388, #1115, #170, #994, #995, #996, #2589, #1731, #1711, #2092, #1232, #1272, #1203, #1084, #2263, #2605, #2549, #1898, #2427, #1834, #1984, #2379,...
To abate Bill #129, #709, #1432, #1522, #2071, #2388, #1115, #170, #994, #995, #996, #2589, #1731, #1711, #2092, #1232, #1272, #1203, #1084, #2263, #2605, #2549, #1898, #2427, #1834, #1984, #2379, #816, #1704, #486, #2539, #1985, #1963, #2448, #2481, #2386, #1500, #1257, #1951, #349, #1354, #19, #2410, #2119, #1754, #2173, #2597, #2239, #2287, #1199, #2247, #2283, #224, #2324, #357, #549, #1918, #870, #326, and #2607 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #129, #709, #1432, #1522, #2071, #2388, #1115, #170, #994, #995, #996, #2589, #1731, #1711, #2092, #1232, #1272, #1203, #1084, #2263, #2605, #2549, #1898, #2427, #1834, #1984, #2379, #816, #1704, #486, #2539, #1985, #1963, #2448, #2481, #2386, #1500, #1257, #1951, #349, #1354, #19, #2410, #2119, #1754, #2173, #2597, #2239, #2287, #1199, #2247, #2283, #224, #2324, #357, #549, #1918, #870, #326, and #2607 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Abate Bill #2071 based on the fact that no one has resided at the residence for the past two years and no water has been used based on the water meter readings (water bills were submitted from the...
To abate Bill #2071 based on the fact that no one has resided at the residence for the past two years and no water has been used based on the water meter readings (water bills were submitted from the homeowner).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2071 based on the fact that no one has resided at the residence for the past two years and no water has been used based on the water meter readings (water bills were submitted from the homeowner)..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Deny abatements for Bill #605, #2627, #367, #948, #2375 and #1304 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date
To deny abatements for Bill #605, #2627, #367, #948, #2375 and #1304 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny abatements for Bill #605, #2627, #367, #948, #2375 and #1304 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Five (5) Major Classes - Value and Percentage of Levy by Class
In favor of a residential factor of one for Fiscal Year 2019
To in favor of a residential factor of one for Fiscal Year 2019:
Yes: Garron, RoyAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board voted as follows in favor of a residential factor of one for Fiscal Year 2019: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Not adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption
To not adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption:
The minutes say the Board voted not to adopt these tax options, but the roll call lists the two voting members as "No" and the third as abstaining. The "No" answers seem to mean no to adopting the options, but because the wording is unclear we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board voted as follows to not adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption: Kim R. Roy - No Troy E. Garron - No Thomas Millias - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Allow Principal Assessor, Holly Merry, to sigh on behalf of the Board's the LA5 form and submit to the Department of Revenue
To allow Principal Assessor, Holly Merry, to sigh on behalf of the Board's the LA5 form and submit to the Department of Revenue:
Yes: Garron, RoyAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the board voted as follows to allow Principal Assessor, Holly Merry, to sigh on behalf of the Board's the LA5 form and submit to the Department of Revenue: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Abstained.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle/Food Drive
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Gordon J. Riker Wheels Park Sign Donation
By accept the generous sign donation
To by accept the generous sign donation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board unanimously voted to by accept the generous sign donation..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Phil Salvatore - 475 Laurel Street
Place a stop sign on Circuit Street heading north bound into the intersection and a stop sign on Circuit Street heading south bound into the intersection
To place a stop sign on Circuit Street heading north bound into the intersection and a stop sign on Circuit Street heading south bound into the intersection.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to place a stop sign on Circuit Street heading north bound into the intersection and a stop sign on Circuit Street heading south bound into the intersection..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Contract
Allowed the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the two copies of the revised recycling contract
To allowed the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the two copies of the revised recycling contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously allowed the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the two copies of the revised recycling contract..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Release of Executive Session Minutes
Release the following Executive Session minutes
To release the following Executive Session minutes: January 28, 2018 negotiations February 13, 2018 grievance February 13, 2018 negotiations March 20, 2018 negotiations March 27, 2018 negotiations
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to release the following Executive Session minutes: January 28, 2018 negotiations February 13, 2018 grievance February 13, 2018 negotiations March 20, 2018 negotiations March 27, 2018 negotiations.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:45 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 8:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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