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April 9, 2019
21 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
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 17, 2018 Regular Session - October 18, 2018 Regular Session - January 22, 2019 Regular Session - February 12, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 17, 2018 Regular Session - October 18, 2018 Regular Session - January 22, 2019 Regular Session - February 12, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 17, 2018 Regular Session - October 18, 2018 Regular Session - January 22, 2019 Regular Session - February 12, 2019.” (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: Payroll Warrant # 87 $ 367,907.67 Vendor Warrant # 88 $ 133,690.39 Withholding Warrant # 89 $ 133,955.98 School Warrant # 90 $ 397,203.04 Ambulance Commitment $ 56,275.29 from 3/18/19 - 3/24/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 54,776.06 from 3/25/19 - 3/31/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 87 $ 367,907.67 Vendor Warrant # 88 $ 133,690.39 Withholding Warrant # 89 $ 133,955.98 School Warrant # 90 $ 397,203.04 Ambulance Commitment $ 56,275.29 from 3/18/19 - 3/24/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 54,776.06 from 3/25/19 - 3/31/19.” (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 # 91 $ 54,756.77 Mobile Home Park Fee # 4 $ 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 # 91 $ 54,756.77 Mobile Home Park Fee # 4 $ 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: BID Plymouth (physicals/Varruso, Murdock & O'Sullivan)….. $ 1,180.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/B. Gaynor).……………………. $ 100.00 Express Newspapers (ad/Highway driver/laborer)…………….. $ 22.50 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/March) …………………… $ 6,089.70 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/March) ….................................. $ 5,600.91
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: BID Plymouth (physicals/Varruso, Murdock & O'Sullivan)….. $ 1,180.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/B. Gaynor).……………………. $ 100.00 Express Newspapers (ad/Highway driver/laborer)…………….. $ 22.50 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/March) …………………… $ 6,089.70 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/March) ….................................. $ 5,600.91.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Fire Suppression System OPM
Award the OPM contract to Vertex for the fire suppression system
To award the OPM contract to Vertex for the fire suppression system.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to award the OPM contract to Vertex for the fire suppression system..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Wage and Personnel Resignation - Claudia Noble-Cotton
Send her a letter thanking her for serving on the Board
To send her a letter thanking her for serving on the Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send her a letter thanking her for serving on the Board..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Animal Control Officer Reappointment
Reappoint Noreen Callahan as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2020
To reappoint Noreen Callahan as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Noreen Callahan as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Acceptance of Chapter 258, Section 13
Accept Chapter 258, Section 13 and place it on the ballot for the May 16, 2020 election
To accept Chapter 258, Section 13 and place it on the ballot for the May 16, 2020 election.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to accept Chapter 258, Section 13 and place it on the ballot for the May 16, 2020 election..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Health Emergency
Declare an emergency under MGL Chapter 44, Section 31 and approved having an exterminator visit the above-mentioned property to provide an estimate for services and do the necessary work
To declare an emergency under MGL Chapter 44, Section 31 and approved having an exterminator visit the above-mentioned property to provide an estimate for services and do the necessary work.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously declare an emergency under MGL Chapter 44, Section 31 and approved having an exterminator visit the above-mentioned property to provide an estimate for services and do the necessary work..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Silver Lake Union Negotiations
Supported having Christine Joy attend union negotiations for Silver Lake
To supported having Christine Joy attend union negotiations for Silver Lake.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously supported having Christine Joy attend union negotiations for Silver Lake..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Road Opening - 266 South Street
Approve Permit #2019-07 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location
To approve Permit #2019-07 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-07 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 2 Carver Street
Approve Permit #2019-08 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 145' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location
To approve Permit #2019-08 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 145' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-08 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 145' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 49 Madison Road
Approve Permit 2019-09 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location
To approve Permit 2019-09 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit 2019-09 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator; Andrews v
To enter into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator; Andrews v. Halifax; Patrol Officer grievance on seniority dates and Waterman Grievances (suspension, termination, improper release of documents, wage rate):
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator; Andrews v. Halifax; Patrol Officer grievance on seniority dates and Waterman Grievances (suspension, termination, improper release of documents, wage rate): Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 7:26 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:26 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:26 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Continuation of Revocation Hearings
Continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors & Convenience to June 11th at 7:45 p.m. Davis Automotive has not paid for two months therefore Seelig...
To continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors & Convenience to June 11th at 7:45 p.m. Davis Automotive has not paid for two months therefore Seelig recommends revocation of Flammable Storage permit and Class II license and continue this hearing to April 23rd at 7:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors & Convenience to June 11th at 7:45 p.m. Davis Automotive has not paid for two months therefore Seelig recommends revocation of Flammable Storage permit and Class II license and continue this hearing to April 23rd at 7:25 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Revoke the Flammable Storage permit and Class II license for Davis Automotive and to continue the hearing to April 23rd at 8:35 p.m
To revoke the Flammable Storage permit and Class II license for Davis Automotive and to continue the hearing to April 23rd at 8:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to revoke the Flammable Storage permit and Class II license for Davis Automotive and to continue the hearing to April 23rd at 8:35 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
So, no matter what he says
Have the dog euthanized and recommended that a letter be hand delivered to the dog owner
To have the dog euthanized and recommended that a letter be hand delivered to the dog owner.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have the dog euthanized and recommended that a letter be hand delivered to the dog owner..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Marge Smith - Appointment to the COA
Appoint Marge Smith to the Council on Aging Committee, term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Marge Smith to the Council on Aging Committee, term to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Marge Smith to the Council on Aging Committee, term to expire June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Bob Grant - River Street Solar Farm
Approve placing Pole P64 & P64-84 at 107 River Street
To approve placing Pole P64 & P64-84 at 107 River Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve placing Pole P64 & P64-84 at 107 River Street..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:15 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 9:15 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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