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

January 22, 2019

14 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, January 22nd

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the agenda for Tuesday, January 22nd

From the minutes

“The agenda for Tuesday, January 22nd, was unanimously approved..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - December 11, 2018

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - December 11, 2018

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - December 11, 2018.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Release the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - December 11, 2018

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To release the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - December 11, 2018

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to release the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - December 11, 2018.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrant And Commitments

Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 64 $ 98,187.27 Ambulance Commitment $ 66,573.10 from 12/31/18 - 1/6/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 44,950.80 from 1/7/19 - 1/13/19

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 # 64 $ 98,187.27 Ambulance Commitment $ 66,573.10 from 12/31/18 - 1/6/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 44,950.80 from 1/7/19 - 1/13/19.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approved Warrants

Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 65 $ 371,478.01 Vendor Warrant # 66 $ 199,940.70

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 65 $ 371,478.01 Vendor Warrant # 66 $ 199,940.70.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approved Selectmen Bills

Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Express Newspapers (ad/transfer alcohol lic./Twin Lakes)……... $ 42.00 Ellis Auto Body & Service (repairs/Chevy Tahoe/police Dept.)... $ 1,512.50 Ellis Auto Body & Service (repairs/Chevy Tahoe/police Dept.)... $ 500.00

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Express Newspapers (ad/transfer alcohol lic./Twin Lakes)……... $ 42.00 Ellis Auto Body & Service (repairs/Chevy Tahoe/police Dept.)... $ 1,512.50 Ellis Auto Body & Service (repairs/Chevy Tahoe/police Dept.)... $ 500.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nancy Botelho - Appointment to the Beautification Committee

Appoint Nancy Botelho to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2019

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Nancy Botelho to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2019.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Nancy Botelho to the Beautification Committee, term to expire June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

MIIA - Designation of Worker's Safety Representative

Appoint Charles Seelig as the point person for OSHA/Workers' Safety

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Charles Seelig as the point person for OSHA/Workers' Safety.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Charles Seelig as the point person for OSHA/Workers' Safety..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Surplus Property - Town Clerk

Declare twenty-four (24) metal, collapsible voting booths surplus

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To declare twenty-four (24) metal, collapsible voting booths surplus.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously declared twenty-four (24) metal, collapsible voting booths surplus..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Scheduled Appointments (Continued)

Accept the applicants request to withdrawal, without prejudice, their application for liquor license transfer from Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquor & Convenience to Monponsett...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the applicants request to withdrawal, without prejudice, their application for liquor license transfer from Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquor & Convenience to Monponsett Inc. d/b/a Halifax Liquor & Market.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to accept the applicants request to withdrawal, without prejudice, their application for liquor license transfer from Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquor & Convenience to Monponsett Inc. d/b/a Halifax Liquor & Market..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

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

Millias but the 30-day limit

Set a date of February 12th at 7:45 and if we have an emergency meeting before that we can notify the parties in play

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To set a date of February 12th at 7:45 and if we have an emergency meeting before that we can notify the parties in play.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to set a date of February 12th at 7:45 and if we have an emergency meeting before that we can notify the parties in play..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Executive Session

Enter into Executive Session at 9:19 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters and Highway/Cemetery/Recycling with the Fire and Police Chiefs and Highway Surveyor

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into Executive Session at 9:19 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters and Highway/Cemetery/Recycling with the Fire and Police Chiefs and Highway Surveyor:

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:19 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters and Highway/Cemetery/Recycling with the Fire and Police Chiefs and Highway Surveyor: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Come out of Executive Session at 10:01 p.m

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To come out of Executive Session at 10:01 p.m.:

From the minutes

“Moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 10:01 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 10:01 p.m

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 10:01 p.m.

From the minutes

“There being no further business, moved by Roy and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:01 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

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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