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April 23, 2019
19 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
Soft Recycling
Accept the agreement between the Town of Halifax and Simple Recycling contingent on approval from Town Counsel
To accept the agreement between the Town of Halifax and Simple Recycling contingent on approval from Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garorn and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to accept the agreement between the Town of Halifax and Simple Recycling contingent on approval from Town Counsel..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Michael Boncariewski - Appointment - Special Police Officer
Appoint Michael Boncariewski to the Halifax Police Department as a Special Police Officer
To appoint Michael Boncariewski to the Halifax Police Department as a Special Police Officer.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Michael Boncariewski to the Halifax Police Department as a Special Police Officer..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Public forum - Fieldstone Farms Horse Shows
Only approved the additional days for the horse shows
To only approved the additional days for the horse shows.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously only approved the additional days for the horse shows..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Revocation Hearing - Davis Automotive
Rescind the revocation of the Class II and Fuel Storage License for Davis Automotive and continue the hearing to May 28th at 7;40 p.m
To rescind the revocation of the Class II and Fuel Storage License for Davis Automotive and continue the hearing to May 28th at 7;40 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to rescind the revocation of the Class II and Fuel Storage License for Davis Automotive and continue the hearing to May 28th at 7;40 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 26, 2019 Regular Session - March 12, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 26, 2019 Regular Session - March 12, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 26, 2019 Regular Session - March 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 # 92 $ 369,514.69 Vendor Warrant # 93 $ 221,356.99 Withholding Warrant # 94 $ 135,724.51 Ambulance Commitment $ 396,607.58 from 4/1/19 - 4/7/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 56,069.29 from 4/8/19 - 4/14/19
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 # 92 $ 369,514.69 Vendor Warrant # 93 $ 221,356.99 Withholding Warrant # 94 $ 135,724.51 Ambulance Commitment $ 396,607.58 from 4/1/19 - 4/7/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 56,069.29 from 4/8/19 - 4/14/19.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 95 $ 296,287.55
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 95 $ 296,287.55.” (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/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 586.10 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 630.22 Express Newspapers (ad/alum pumping station)………………. $ 29.25 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 142.43
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 586.10 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 630.22 Express Newspapers (ad/alum pumping station)………………. $ 29.25 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 142.43.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant
Sign the support letter from the Board of Selectmen for the above grant application
To sign the support letter from the Board of Selectmen for the above grant application.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously signed the support letter from the Board of Selectmen for the above grant application..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Resignation Gerry Elliott
Send a letter to Mr
To send a letter to Mr.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Mr..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
School Fire Suppression System OPM Contract
Authorize the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig to sign the OPM contract between the Town of Halifax and The Vertex Companies for the fire suppression system at the Halifax Elementary School
To authorize the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig to sign the OPM contract between the Town of Halifax and The Vertex Companies for the fire suppression system at the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig to sign the OPM contract between the Town of Halifax and The Vertex Companies for the fire suppression system at the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
FEMA/March 2018 Grant Contract
Authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the March 2018 FEMA Grant between the Town of Halifax and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
To authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the March 2018 FEMA Grant between the Town of Halifax and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the March 2018 FEMA Grant between the Town of Halifax and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Green Communities Technical Assistance Program
Authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Green Communities Technical Assistance Program
To authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Green Communities Technical Assistance Program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy, to sign the Green Communities Technical Assistance Program..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Fire Station Door Thank-You to Halifax Glass
Send a letter to Halifax Glass thanking them for repairing the fire station door
To send a letter to Halifax Glass thanking them for repairing the fire station door.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Halifax Glass thanking them for repairing the fire station door..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 161 River Street
Approve Permit #2019-11 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 service at the above location
To approve Permit #2019-11 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 service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-11 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 service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 13 Holmes Street
Approve Permit #2019-12 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2019-12 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-12 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator and Waterman Grievances (HEO...
To enter into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator and Waterman Grievances (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination):
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator and Waterman Grievances (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination): Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:33 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:33 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:33 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:33 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 9:33 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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