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September 25, 2018
23 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, September 25th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, September 25th
From the minutes
“The agenda for Tuesday, September 25th, was unanimously approved..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 12, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 12, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 12, 2018.” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 25 $ 376,152.56 Vendor Warrant # 26 $ 777,594.65 Withholding Warrant # 27 $ 140,430.30
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 25 $ 376,152.56 Vendor Warrant # 26 $ 777,594.65 Withholding Warrant # 27 $ 140,430.30.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 28 $ 137,642.35
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 28 $ 137,642.35.” (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)…………………........ $ 73.37 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,361.31 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 535.61
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)…………………........ $ 73.37 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,361.31 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 535.61.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Department Signature Forms
Sign department signatory forms for the Assessor's Office, Water Department, Board of Health and the Council on Aging
To sign department signatory forms for the Assessor's Office, Water Department, Board of Health and the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously signed department signatory forms for the Assessor's Office, Water Department, Board of Health and the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Have the Treasurer- Collector's office continue process of foreclosing on various properties in Halifax
To have the Treasurer- Collector's office continue process of foreclosing on various properties in Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have the Treasurer- Collector's office continue process of foreclosing on various properties in Halifax..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Elevator Service Contract
Affirm Garron signing the contract with United Elevator
To affirm Garron signing the contract with United Elevator:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Roy
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm Garron signing the contract with United Elevator: Kim R. Roy Abstained Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Rehab Engine 1
Sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Bulldog Fire Apparatus for the rehabilitation work on Engine 1
To sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Bulldog Fire Apparatus for the rehabilitation work on Engine 1.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously signed the contract between the Town of Halifax and Bulldog Fire Apparatus for the rehabilitation work on Engine 1..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign two cemetery deeds
To sign two cemetery deeds.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign two cemetery deeds..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
ADA Grant
Have the Chair, Kim R. Roy, sign the ADA Coordinator Designation form, the Non-discrimination Notice and the ADA Grievance Procedure
To have the Chair, Kim R. Roy, sign the ADA Coordinator Designation form, the Non-discrimination Notice and the ADA Grievance Procedure.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Kim R. Roy, sign the ADA Coordinator Designation form, the Non-discrimination Notice and the ADA Grievance Procedure..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #412 and #2613 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents
To abate Bill #412 and #2613 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 Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #412 and #2613 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Davis Automotive - continuation of revocation hearing
Set up a Revocation Hearing for Davis Automotive for October 23rd at 7:55 p.m
To set up a Revocation Hearing for Davis Automotive for October 23rd at 7:55 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to set up a Revocation Hearing for Davis Automotive for October 23rd at 7:55 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 23 Annawon Drive
Approve Permit #2018-64 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' road cut trench to abandon service at the above location
To approve Permit #2018-64 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' road cut trench to abandon service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-64 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' road cut trench to abandon service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 21 Tenth Avenue
Approve Permit #2018-65 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 #2018-65 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 Garron and seconded by Millias the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-65 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: Garron, second: Millias)
That John Makepeace of White Dog Cranberry Ltd. stop any earth removal work until he comes before the Board to renew his existing permit
To that John Makepeace of White Dog Cranberry Ltd. stop any earth removal work until he comes before the Board to renew his existing permit.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that John Makepeace of White Dog Cranberry Ltd. stop any earth removal work until he comes before the Board to renew his existing permit..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Our lady of Lake - 1 Day Liquor License
Issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, October 7, 2018, serving of beer & wine...
To issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, October 7, 2018, serving of beer & wine on Sunday October 7, 2018 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, October 7, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, October 7, 2018, serving of beer & wine on Sunday October 7, 2018 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, October 7, 2018..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements - Received after Deadline
Deny the request for abatements for Bill #939, #2515, #53, #969, #2618, #378 and #2132 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date
To deny the request for abatements for Bill #939, #2515, #53, #969, #2618, #378 and #2132 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date.
From the minutes
“Moved Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request for abatements for Bill #939, #2515, #53, #969, #2618, #378 and #2132 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Jane Williamson - dog hearing
Jane Williamson dog hearing: require that the fence goes up, the dogs get proper training and stay licensed
To so we have a motion that we ensure that the fence goes up and that there's proper training and that the dogs remain licensed and I have a second, so all those in favor.
From the word-for-word transcript in the minutes; it does not say who made or seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“So we have a motion that we ensure that the fence goes up and that there's proper training and that the dogs remain licensed and I have a second, so all those in favor. Millias: Aye Garron: Aye Roy: Aye.”
Police Chief Hiring
Selected candidates #7, #11, #24, #16 and #22 to attend the Police Chief Assessment Center with the alternates being #1 and #15
To selected candidates #7, #11, #24, #16 and #22 to attend the Police Chief Assessment Center with the alternates being #1 and #15.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously selected candidates #7, #11, #24, #16 and #22 to attend the Police Chief Assessment Center with the alternates being #1 and #15..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
ADA Grant
Appoint Charlie Seelig as the ADA Coordinator, approved the posting for Town Hall and the ADA Grievance Procedure
To appoint Charlie Seelig as the ADA Coordinator, approved the posting for Town Hall and the ADA Grievance Procedure.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Charlie Seelig as the ADA Coordinator, approved the posting for Town Hall and the ADA Grievance Procedure..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Assessment Center Breakfast & Lunch
Spend Town money on breakfast and lunch for the Police Chief applicants who will be attending the Assessment Center
To spend Town money on breakfast and lunch for the Police Chief applicants who will be attending the Assessment Center.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to spend Town money on breakfast and lunch for the Police Chief applicants who will be attending the Assessment Center..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:50 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 8:50 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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