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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

November 5, 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

Ashley Diessa - 17 Riders Way

Renew the earth removal permit for one year subject to the Highway Surveyor requiring a vehicle tracking pad

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the earth removal permit for one year subject to the Highway Surveyor requiring a vehicle tracking pad.

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to renew the earth removal permit for one year subject to the Highway Surveyor requiring a vehicle tracking pad..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 29, 2018

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 29, 2018

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 29, 2018.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrants And Commitment

Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 38 $ 362,609.31 Vendor Warrant # 39 $ 171,707.71 Withholding Warrant # 40 $ 139,264.80 Ambulance Commitment # 10A $ 2,636.00

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 38 $ 362,609.31 Vendor Warrant # 39 $ 171,707.71 Withholding Warrant # 40 $ 139,264.80 Ambulance Commitment # 10A $ 2,636.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approved Commitment

Approve payment of the following commitment

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee # 11 $ 5,160.00

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee # 11 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approved Selectmen Bills

Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: South Shore Community Action Council (FY2019 services)….. $ 3,500.00 KP Law P.C. (legal/September)………………………………... $ 135.00 W.B. Mason (frames & paper).………………………………… $ 33.61 Halifax Postmaster (200 forever stamps)………………………. $ 100.00

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: South Shore Community Action Council (FY2019 services)….. $ 3,500.00 KP Law P.C. (legal/September)………………………………... $ 135.00 W.B. Mason (frames & paper).………………………………… $ 33.61 Halifax Postmaster (200 forever stamps)………………………. $ 100.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Signature for Warrants

Authorize that Troy E. Garron's signature be the only on the warrants for the week of November 12, 2018 due to Roy and Millias being on vacation

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize that Troy E. Garron's signature be the only on the warrants for the week of November 12, 2018 due to Roy and Millias being on vacation.

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously authorized that Troy E. Garron's signature be the only on the warrants for the week of November 12, 2018 due to Roy and Millias being on vacation..” (Motion: Millias, second: Roy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Davis Automotive - Continuances of Revocation Hearing

Revoke Davis Automotive's Class II License and Fuel Storage permit

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To revoke Davis Automotive's Class II License and Fuel Storage permit.

From the minutes

“Move by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board with regret, unanimously voted to revoke Davis Automotive's Class II License and Fuel Storage permit..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Strips on Steps

That step strips/visibility strips be placed on the steps of the building mentioned above

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To that step strips/visibility strips be placed on the steps of the building mentioned above.

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that step strips/visibility strips be placed on the steps of the building mentioned above..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Use of Town Green - Generations

Grant Generations the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for "Show off Your Dog Day" event

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant Generations the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for "Show off Your Dog Day" event.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted Generations the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for "Show off Your Dog Day" event..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request

Sign the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for the resurfacing of South, Elm, Thompson and Pond Street and cracksealing for South and Elm Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for the resurfacing of South, Elm, Thompson and Pond Street and cracksealing for South and Elm Street.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for the resurfacing of South, Elm, Thompson and Pond Street and cracksealing for South and Elm Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Lakeville Kennel Agreement

Sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Cultural Council Reappointments

Reappoint the following individuals to the Cultural Council

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint the following individuals to the Cultural Council: Charles Seelig Term expires: 11/26/19 Linda Redding Term expires: 11/26/21 Patricia Murphy Term expires: 12/8/21

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the following individuals to the Cultural Council: Charles Seelig Term expires: 11/26/19 Linda Redding Term expires: 11/26/21 Patricia Murphy Term expires: 12/8/21.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Rescind Recycling Abatement Denial

Rescind the denial for the abatement request that was presented on October 23rd for Bill #2573

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To rescind the denial for the abatement request that was presented on October 23rd for Bill #2573.

From the minutes

“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to rescind the denial for the abatement request that was presented on October 23rd for Bill #2573..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Abate Bill #2573 based on the fact that the current resident was not residing at the property and they have provided proof that they have a private hauler providing recycling services to them

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To abate Bill #2573 based on the fact that the current resident was not residing at the property and they have provided proof that they have a private hauler providing recycling services to them.

From the minutes

“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2573 based on the fact that the current resident was not residing at the property and they have provided proof that they have a private hauler providing recycling services to them..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recycling Abatements - Received after Deadline

Deny the request for abatements for Bill #2396 and #962 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date

Minutes, page 7

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To deny the request for abatements for Bill #2396 and #962 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date.

From the minutes

“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request for abatements for Bill #2396 and #962 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 10:05 a.m

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 10:05 a.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 10:05 a.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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