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January 8, 2019
21 recorded votes, 1 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, January 8th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, January 8th
From the minutes
“With the above additions, the agenda for Tuesday, January 8th, was unanimously approved..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 9, 2018 Regular Session - November 27, 2018 Regular Session - December 11, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 9, 2018 Regular Session - November 27, 2018 Regular Session - December 11, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 9, 2018 Regular Session - November 27, 2018 Regular Session - December 11, 2018.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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: Vendor Warrant # 55 $ 207,126.22 Payroll Warrant # 56 $ 366,464.52 Vendor Warrant # 57 $ 67,461.45 Withholding Warrant # 58 $ 138,663.79 Vendor Warrant # 59 $ 104,168.89 Ambulance Commitment $ 78,128.70 from 12/3/18 - 12/9/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 55,695.00 from 12/10/18 - 12/16/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 18,658.00 from 12/17/18 - 12/23/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 11,275.30 from 12/24/18 - 12/30/18 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 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: Vendor Warrant # 55 $ 207,126.22 Payroll Warrant # 56 $ 366,464.52 Vendor Warrant # 57 $ 67,461.45 Withholding Warrant # 58 $ 138,663.79 Vendor Warrant # 59 $ 104,168.89 Ambulance Commitment $ 78,128.70 from 12/3/18 - 12/9/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 55,695.00 from 12/10/18 - 12/16/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 18,658.00 from 12/17/18 - 12/23/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 11,275.30 from 12/24/18 - 12/30/18 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00.” (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: Payroll Warrant # 60 $ 363,510.58 Vendor Warrant # 61 $ 1,328,682.61 Withholding Warrant # 62 $ 136,564.09 School Warrant # 63 $ 527,787.71 Mobile Home Park Fee # 01 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 60 $ 363,510.58 Vendor Warrant # 61 $ 1,328,682.61 Withholding Warrant # 62 $ 136,564.09 School Warrant # 63 $ 527,787.71 Mobile Home Park Fee # 01 $ 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)…………………........ $ 41.53 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,913.25 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/18)…………........ $ 18,000.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/July, Aug. &Nov.)……………………….. $ 3,761.15 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/December) ……………….. $ 2,112.50 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/December) …............................ $ 580.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)………………… $ 565.61 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/December) ………………............. $ 2,140.00
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)…………………........ $ 41.53 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,913.25 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/18)…………........ $ 18,000.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/July, Aug. &Nov.)……………………….. $ 3,761.15 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/December) ……………….. $ 2,112.50 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/December) …............................ $ 580.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)………………… $ 565.61 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/December) ………………............. $ 2,140.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Steve Hayward - Cremation Wall
Authorize the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of a cremation wall, such expenditure not to exceed $10,000
To authorize the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of a cremation wall, such expenditure not to exceed $10,000.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias the Board unanimously authorized the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of a cremation wall, such expenditure not to exceed $10,000..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
School Renovation Project
Approve the Construction Change Directive" #002 for material related to the door opener arms
To approve the Construction Change Directive" #002 for material related to the door opener arms.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Construction Change Directive" #002 for material related to the door opener arms..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Noreen Callahan - Matron Appointment
Appoint Noreen Callahan as a Matron with a term to expire June 30, 2019
To appoint Noreen Callahan as a Matron with a term to expire June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Noreen Callahan as a Matron with a term to expire June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Highway Gas Tank Project
Approve the change order for $5,900
To approve the change order for $5,900.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the change order for $5,900..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Civil Service Notice of Employment Form - Lyczynski
Authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Notice of Employment form for Andrew Lyczynski
To authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Notice of Employment form for Andrew Lyczynski.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted to authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Notice of Employment form for Andrew Lyczynski..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Special Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting for February 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm and close the warrant on January 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm
To open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting for February 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm and close the warrant on January 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting for February 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm and close the warrant on January 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatement
Abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account
To abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: November 2018 $ 2,537.00 December 2018 $ 111,755.53 December 2018 (Disposition Report) $ 4,240.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate the following amounts from the Ambulance Account: November 2018 $ 2,537.00 December 2018 $ 111,755.53 December 2018 (Disposition Report) $ 4,240.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Printing of the Town Report & Town Meeting Warrant
Award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the Town of Halifax 2018 Annual Report, the 2019 May Annual Town Meeting Warrant and 2019 May Special Town Meeting Warrant
To award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the Town of Halifax 2018 Annual Report, the 2019 May Annual Town Meeting Warrant and 2019 May Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the Town of Halifax 2018 Annual Report, the 2019 May Annual Town Meeting Warrant and 2019 May Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatement Request
Deny the request for an abatement for Bill #636 based on the fact that the owner at the time of the sale is responsible for the payment of fees and should make whatever arrangement for partial...
To deny the request for an abatement for Bill #636 based on the fact that the owner at the time of the sale is responsible for the payment of fees and should make whatever arrangement for partial reimbursement between themselves and the buyer as part of the sales agreement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request for an abatement for Bill #636 based on the fact that the owner at the time of the sale is responsible for the payment of fees and should make whatever arrangement for partial reimbursement between themselves and the buyer as part of the sales agreement..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
New Ambulance Rates
Adopt the following list of ambulance fees, effective February 1, 2019: SERVICE FROM TO Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 1,241 $ 1,456 Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS1) $ 2,009 $ 2,287 Advanced Life...
To adopt the following list of ambulance fees, effective February 1, 2019: SERVICE FROM TO Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 1,241 $ 1,456 Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS1) $ 2,009 $ 2,287 Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2) $ 2,214 $ 3,420 Mileage $33/per mile $35.97/per mile Non-Covered Mileage $33/per mile $33/per mile
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the following list of ambulance fees, effective February 1, 2019: SERVICE FROM TO Basic Life Support (BLS) $ 1,241 $ 1,456 Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS1) $ 2,009 $ 2,287 Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2) $ 2,214 $ 3,420 Mileage $33/per mile $35.97/per mile Non-Covered Mileage $33/per mile $33/per mile.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
HVAC Maintenance Agreement for Library
Sign the HVAC Maintenance agreement
To sign the HVAC Maintenance agreement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the HVAC Maintenance agreement..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Mass. Town Clerk's Association Winter Conference
Affirm Millias signing the denial letter stating that no funding has been approved for the Assistant Town Clerk, Susan Lawless, to attend the MTCA Winter Conference
To affirm Millias signing the denial letter stating that no funding has been approved for the Assistant Town Clerk, Susan Lawless, to attend the MTCA Winter Conference.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously affirmed Millias signing the denial letter stating that no funding has been approved for the Assistant Town Clerk, Susan Lawless, to attend the MTCA Winter Conference..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
John Peck - Earth Removal Permit
Extend the filing deadline for Mr. Peck from tonight to January 22, 2019
To extend the filing deadline for Mr. Peck from tonight to January 22, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to extend the filing deadline for Mr. Peck from tonight to January 22, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Surplus Equipment - Board of Health
Declare one (1) HP JetPro 8710 surplus
To declare one (1) HP JetPro 8710 surplus.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously declared one (1) HP JetPro 8710 surplus..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Resignation - Thomas Hall - Police Department
Send him a letter thanking for his years of service on the department
To send him a letter thanking for his years of service on the department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send him a letter thanking for his years of service on the department..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:26 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 9:26 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
From the Halifax Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Jonathan Selig from the Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express (December 2017); Thomas Pratt and William Smith from Area 58 video of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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