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May 7, 2019
15 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 - March 12, 2019 Regular Session - May 2, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 12, 2019 Regular Session - May 2, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 12, 2019 Regular Session - May 2, 2019.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Continuation of Pole Hearing - 8 Hilda Lane - Simon Yeoung - National Grid
Deny National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc's request to install two poles (Pole 4-32 & Pole 4-33) on Hilda Lane
To deny National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc's request to install two poles (Pole 4-32 & Pole 4-33) on Hilda Lane.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc's request to install two poles (Pole 4-32 & Pole 4-33) on Hilda Lane..” (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 # 96 $ 361,047.06 Vendor Warrant # 97 $ 87,482.51 Withholding Warrant # 98 $ 132,442.35 Ambulance Commitment $ 32,731.40 from 4/15/19 - 4/21/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 5,498.43 from 4/22/19 - 4/28/19
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 # 96 $ 361,047.06 Vendor Warrant # 97 $ 87,482.51 Withholding Warrant # 98 $ 132,442.35 Ambulance Commitment $ 32,731.40 from 4/15/19 - 4/21/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 5,498.43 from 4/22/19 - 4/28/19.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Commitment
Approve payment of the following commitment
To approve payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee # $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee # $ 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: The Vertex companies, Inc. (elem. sch. project)……………….. $ 4,722.50 Habeeb & Associates Architects (UEC inv. For reim. exp.) ….. $ 2,200.00 MMA (meeting/P. Adduci)………………….............................. $ 75.00 BID Plymouth (Crowell/Arcieri/Hardy/O'Sullivan)…………... $ 1,055.00 Paul J. Rogan Co., Inc. (elem. sch. project).…………………... $ 49,181.50 Express Newspapers (ad/W&P secretary) …………………….. $ 22.00 SOLitude Lake Management (West & East Monponsett) …….. $ 1,750.00 Charles Seelig (reimbursement for mailing) …........................... $ 25.50 AREA 58 (quarterly franchise fee)…………………………….. $ 42,494.24
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: The Vertex companies, Inc. (elem. sch. project)……………….. $ 4,722.50 Habeeb & Associates Architects (UEC inv. For reim. exp.) ….. $ 2,200.00 MMA (meeting/P. Adduci)………………….............................. $ 75.00 BID Plymouth (Crowell/Arcieri/Hardy/O'Sullivan)…………... $ 1,055.00 Paul J. Rogan Co., Inc. (elem. sch. project).…………………... $ 49,181.50 Express Newspapers (ad/W&P secretary) …………………….. $ 22.00 SOLitude Lake Management (West & East Monponsett) …….. $ 1,750.00 Charles Seelig (reimbursement for mailing) …........................... $ 25.50 AREA 58 (quarterly franchise fee)…………………………….. $ 42,494.24.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Road Cut - 13 Dartmouth Street
Approve Permit #2018-08 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5 x 3' road cut trench to replace service line to relocate meter at the above location
To approve Permit #2018-08 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5 x 3' road cut trench to replace service line to relocate meter at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-08 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5 x 3' road cut trench to replace service line to relocate meter at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Sign on Town Green - Halifax Fireworks Committee
Grant the Halifax Fireworks Committee permission to put a sign on the Town Hall Green to advertise the fundraising efforts of the committee, which can be displayed as of this date and removed...
To grant the Halifax Fireworks Committee permission to put a sign on the Town Hall Green to advertise the fundraising efforts of the committee, which can be displayed as of this date and removed after the committee's 4th of July event.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted the Halifax Fireworks Committee permission to put a sign on the Town Hall Green to advertise the fundraising efforts of the committee, which can be displayed as of this date and removed after the committee's 4th of July event..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 10:16 p.m. with Police Chief Chaves to discuss the security of the town and a criminal investigation
To enter into Executive Session at 10:16 p.m. with Police Chief Chaves to discuss the security of the town and a criminal investigation:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 10:16 p.m. with Police Chief Chaves to discuss the security of the town and a criminal investigation: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 10:36 a.m
To come out of Executive Session at 10:36 a.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 10:36 a.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Treasurer/Collector Wages Treasurer Expense $ 1,000.00 #01-145-5113 #01-146-5300 Ambulance Billing Ambulance Supplies $ 3,500.00 #01-231-5301 #01-225-5501-014
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Treasurer/Collector Wages Treasurer Expense $ 1,000.00 #01-145-5113 #01-146-5300 Ambulance Billing Ambulance Supplies $ 3,500.00 #01-231-5301 #01-225-5501-014.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Small Bridge Contract
Authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and MassDOT for the small bridge construction program
To authorize the Chair, Kim R. Roy to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and MassDOT for the small bridge construction program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Kim R. Roy to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and MassDOT for the small bridge construction program..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Article 7 - Firefighter contract; Roy
Support this article
To support this article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to support this article..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 11:15 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway/Cemetery, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator
To enter into Executive Session at 11:15 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway/Cemetery, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator:
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 11:15 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway/Cemetery, Firefighters, Police Chief, Town Administrator: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 11:28 a.m
To come out of Executive Session at 11:28 a.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 11:28 a.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 11:28 a.m
To adjourn the meeting at 11:28 a.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 11:28 a.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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