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February 12, 2019
16 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, February 12th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 12th.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, February 12th..”
Minutes
Approve the following Regular Session of the Selectmen minutes dated January 16, 2019
To approve the following Regular Session of the Selectmen minutes dated January 16, 2019:
Yes: Millias, RoyAbstained: Garron
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the following Regular Session of the Selectmen minutes dated January 16, 2019: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Abstained Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Roy)
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: Withholding Warrant # 67 $ 138,146.14 Vendor Warrant # 68 $ 59,269.38 Payroll Warrant # 69 $ 372,545.90 Vendor Warrant # 70 $ 70,516.18 Withholding Warrant #71 $ 135,540.24 School Warrant #72 $ 432,087.84 Ambulance Commitment $ 27,162.10 from 1/4/19 - 1/20/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 53,934.30 from 1/21/19 - 1/31/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant # 67 $ 138,146.14 Vendor Warrant # 68 $ 59,269.38 Payroll Warrant # 69 $ 372,545.90 Vendor Warrant # 70 $ 70,516.18 Withholding Warrant #71 $ 135,540.24 School Warrant #72 $ 432,087.84 Ambulance Commitment $ 27,162.10 from 1/4/19 - 1/20/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 53,934.30 from 1/21/19 - 1/31/19.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant And Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 73 $ 115,205.86 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 73 $ 115,205.86 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
The approved payment of the following Selectmen bills
To the approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 22.70 ENGIE Resources (service/concession stand)…………………. $ 14.18 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 819.83 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 904.56 ServiceMaster South Shore, Inc. $ 4,500.00 (clean-up/vandalism/Blacksmith Shop & Sch. House/deductible) CNA (bond/Santos).……………………………………………. $ 100.00 Massachusetts Municipal Assoc. (meeting/Seelig/3/7/19)…….. $ 40.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/January) ………………….. $ 3,515.63 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/January) …................................ $ 4,263.94 The Labor Relations Connection (S. Waterman)………………. $ 210.00 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/January) ……………….................. $ 2,376.00 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/18)…………......... $ 7,500.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/December)………………………………... $ 2,654.16
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 approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 22.70 ENGIE Resources (service/concession stand)…………………. $ 14.18 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 819.83 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 904.56 ServiceMaster South Shore, Inc. $ 4,500.00 (clean-up/vandalism/Blacksmith Shop & Sch. House/deductible) CNA (bond/Santos).……………………………………………. $ 100.00 Massachusetts Municipal Assoc. (meeting/Seelig/3/7/19)…….. $ 40.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/January) ………………….. $ 3,515.63 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/January) …................................ $ 4,263.94 The Labor Relations Connection (S. Waterman)………………. $ 210.00 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/January) ……………….................. $ 2,376.00 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/18)…………......... $ 7,500.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/December)………………………………... $ 2,654.16.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Halifax Fireworks Committee Appointment - Janice Hayward
Appoint Janice Hayward to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, term to expire August 31, 2021
To appoint Janice Hayward to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, term to expire August 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Janice Hayward to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, term to expire August 31, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Late Fee Abatement
Abate the late fee for Bill #2288 due to a clerical error
To abate the late fee for Bill #2288 due to a clerical error.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to abate the late fee for Bill #2288 due to a clerical error..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Revolving Fund/Water Department/Cell Tower Antenna
Approve establishing a revolving fund to be used for plan review and inspection for any antenna upgrades/work to be performed on the water tower
To approve establishing a revolving fund to be used for plan review and inspection for any antenna upgrades/work to be performed on the water tower.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve establishing a revolving fund to be used for plan review and inspection for any antenna upgrades/work to be performed on the water tower..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Concession Stand Electric Bills - Youth Baseball
Have he concession stand electric bills sent to Halifax Youth Baseball
To have he concession stand electric bills sent to Halifax Youth Baseball.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have he concession stand electric bills sent to Halifax Youth Baseball..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
School Renovation Project - Doors, Windows & Siding
Authorize work to be done on February 18th only if Lambrian is willing to pay for the custodian to be there
To authorize work to be done on February 18th only if Lambrian is willing to pay for the custodian to be there.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously authorized work to be done on February 18th only if Lambrian is willing to pay for the custodian to be there..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Engineering Contract with BETA Group - Pine Street Bridge
Affirm the Chair, Kim R. Roy signing the engineering contract with Beta Group for the replacement of the Pine Street Bridge
To affirm the Chair, Kim R. Roy signing the engineering contract with Beta Group for the replacement of the Pine Street Bridge.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed the Chair, Kim R. Roy signing the engineering contract with Beta Group for the replacement of the Pine Street Bridge..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve the Ambulance Abatement adjust amount for November 2018 from $2,537 to $0
To approve the Ambulance Abatement adjust amount for November 2018 from $2,537 to $0.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Ambulance Abatement adjust amount for November 2018 from $2,537 to $0..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
MMA Eighth Grade Essay Contest
Allow the MMA to contact Silver Lake and the other schools in the area for the above-mentioned contest
To allow the MMA to contact Silver Lake and the other schools in the area for the above-mentioned contest.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to allow the MMA to contact Silver Lake and the other schools in the area for the above-mentioned contest..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery and Police Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery and Police Chief:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery and Police Chief: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:30 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:30 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 9:30 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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