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May 28, 2019
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: First meeting after the May 2019 town election; the board chose new officers.
Present: Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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: School Warrant # 99 $ 529,918.30 Vendor Warrant # 100 $ 282,567.55 Payroll Warrant # 101 $ 378,654.02 Vendor Warrant # 102 $ 283,945.16 Withholding Warrant # 103 $ 139,746.69 Vendor Warrant # 104 $ 56,592.12 Ambulance Commitment for $ 61,436.11 from 4/21/19 - 5/5/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 32,554.90 from 5/6/19 - 5/12/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: School Warrant # 99 $ 529,918.30 Vendor Warrant # 100 $ 282,567.55 Payroll Warrant # 101 $ 378,654.02 Vendor Warrant # 102 $ 283,945.16 Withholding Warrant # 103 $ 139,746.69 Vendor Warrant # 104 $ 56,592.12 Ambulance Commitment for $ 61,436.11 from 4/21/19 - 5/5/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 32,554.90 from 5/6/19 - 5/12/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Reorganization Of The Board Of Selectmen
Nominate Garron as Chair
To nominate Garron as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Garron as Chair..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Nominate Millias as Vice Chair
To nominate Millias as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Millias as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Nominate Andrews as Clerk
To nominate Andrews as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Andrews as Clerk..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 105 $ 376,636.91 Vendor Warrant # 106 $ 54,062.18
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 105 $ 376,636.91 Vendor Warrant # 106 $ 54,062.18.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 496.98 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 526.42 W.B. Mason (toner & nameplate).……………………………... $ 107.80 Express Newspapers (ad/Cemetery)…………………………… $ 32.50 AREA 58 (balanced owed from FY2018) …………………….. $ 3,430.23
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 496.98 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 526.42 W.B. Mason (toner & nameplate).……………………………... $ 107.80 Express Newspapers (ad/Cemetery)…………………………… $ 32.50 AREA 58 (balanced owed from FY2018) …………………….. $ 3,430.23.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle Drive
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, July 13th, for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, July 13th, for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, July 13th, for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Line Item Transfer
Approve the following line item transfer
To approve the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Snow & Ice Repair & Replace Garage Dr Town Barn $ 9,000.00 #01-423-5850 #01-192-5831-087
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Snow & Ice Repair & Replace Garage Dr Town Barn $ 9,000.00 #01-423-5850 #01-192-5831-087.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Continuation of Revocation Hearing - Davis Automotive
Continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to July 23rd at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to July 23rd at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to July 23rd at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Plymouth County Advisory Board Reappointments
Reappoint Troy Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
To reappoint Troy Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Troy Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Reappoint Thomas Millias as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
To reappoint Thomas Millias as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Thomas Millias as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Revocation Hearing - Halifax Country Club
Continue to continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to June 11th at 8:00 p.m
To continue to continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to June 11th at 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to continue to continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to June 11th at 8:00 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Highway Vacation Carryover
Allow two employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2019 to FY2020 as per their union contract
To allow two employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2019 to FY2020 as per their union contract.
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 Andrews, seconded by Millias, the Board voted to allow two employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2019 to FY2020 as per their union contract..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Reappointment Board of Registrars
Reappoint Derek Bennett as a Democratic party to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2022
To reappoint Derek Bennett as a Democratic party to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Derek Bennett as a Democratic party to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2022..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Reappointment Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent
Reappoint R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent and Burial Agent, term to expire May 16, 2020
To reappoint R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent and Burial Agent, term to expire May 16, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously reappointed R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent and Burial Agent, term to expire May 16, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
David Feight - live entertainment permit
Approve unanimously approved Permit #2019-17 issued to David Feight for a live entertainment permit for Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. GENERAL MAIL / DISCUSSIONS Car Wash
To approve unanimously approved Permit #2019-17 issued to David Feight for a live entertainment permit for Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. GENERAL MAIL / DISCUSSIONS Car Wash
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved unanimously approved Permit #2019-17 issued to David Feight for a live entertainment permit for Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. GENERAL MAIL / DISCUSSIONS Car Wash.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
General Mail / Discussions
Approve Kelly McAndrew's request for a car wash to benefit Type 1 Diabetes at 590 Monponsett Street on June 23rd
To approve Kelly McAndrew's request for a car wash to benefit Type 1 Diabetes at 590 Monponsett Street on June 23rd.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Kelly McAndrew's request for a car wash to benefit Type 1 Diabetes at 590 Monponsett Street on June 23rd..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 26, 2019 Regular Session - May 13, 2019 Regular Session - May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 26, 2019 Regular Session - May 13, 2019 Regular Session - May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 26, 2019 Regular Session - May 13, 2019 Regular Session - May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension &...
To enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination):
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination): Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
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 Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes MEETING ADJOURNED.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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 Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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