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June 11, 2019
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continuation of Revocation Hearing - Twin lakes Liquors
Continue the continue the revocation hearing for Twin lake Liquors to September 10, 2019 at 7:45 p.m
To continue the continue the revocation hearing for Twin lake Liquors to September 10, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the continue the revocation hearing for Twin lake Liquors to September 10, 2019 at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Dog Hearing - Richard LeBlanc
Richard LeBlanc dog hearing: the dog must be euthanized if it comes back to Halifax
To i would make a motion that the dog be euthanize if it comes back to Town. Millias: I'll second that. Garron: Any further discussion? All in favor.
From the word-for-word transcript in the minutes.
From the minutes
“I would make a motion that the dog be euthanize if it comes back to Town. Millias: I'll second that. Garron: Any further discussion? All in favor. Garron: Aye Millias: Aye Andrews: Aye.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Continuation of Revocation Hearing - Halifax Country Club
Continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to June 25th at 8:00 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to June 25th at 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to June 25th at 8:00 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
George Latini - Br's Monponsett change in d/b/a name
Approve the d/b/a name change from BR's Monponsett to Lakeside Villa
To approve the d/b/a name change from BR's Monponsett to Lakeside Villa.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the d/b/a name change from BR's Monponsett to Lakeside Villa..” (Motion: Andrews, 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: Withholding Warrant # 108 $ 128,212.73 Vendor Warrant # 109 $ 86,299.42 School Warrant # 110 $ 215,455.09 Ambulance Commitment for $ 90,348.42 from 5/20/19 - 5/26/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 3,340.92 from 5/27/19 - 6/2/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant # 108 $ 128,212.73 Vendor Warrant # 109 $ 86,299.42 School Warrant # 110 $ 215,455.09 Ambulance Commitment for $ 90,348.42 from 5/20/19 - 5/26/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 3,340.92 from 5/27/19 - 6/2/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants And Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 111 $ 1,083,067.00 Vendor Warrant # 112 $ 108,598.40 Withholding Warrant # 113 $ 325,103.45 Mobile Home Park Fee # 06 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 111 $ 1,083,067.00 Vendor Warrant # 112 $ 108,598.40 Withholding Warrant # 113 $ 325,103.45 Mobile Home Park Fee # 06 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Inline Fence, Inc. (replace fence at Fire Station)………………. $ 2,992.00 We Print Today (8-11x17 reductions) ………………………… $ 6.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Inline Fence, Inc. (replace fence at Fire Station)………………. $ 2,992.00 We Print Today (8-11x17 reductions) ………………………… $ 6.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Jacob Oliveria - Eagle Scout project
Approve Jacob Oliveria Eagle Scout project of building a drop off box for the Veterans'
To approve Jacob Oliveria Eagle Scout project of building a drop off box for the Veterans'.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Jacob Oliveria Eagle Scout project of building a drop off box for the Veterans'..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
MA House Bill 66
Send a letter of support for House Bill 66
To send a letter of support for House Bill 66.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support for House Bill 66..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Simple Recycling Contract
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Simple Recycling
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Simple Recycling.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Simple Recycling..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Police Chief Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax Police Chief Chaves, effective November 13, 2018 through June 30, 2021
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax Police Chief Chaves, effective November 13, 2018 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax Police Chief Chaves, effective November 13, 2018 through June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Waste Management of New England Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Waste Management of New England
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Waste Management of New England.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and Waste Management of New England..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride
Authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday September 14th
To authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday September 14th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday September 14th..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Municipal Aggregation Program Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Colonial Power Group, Inc
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Colonial Power Group, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and Colonial Power Group, Inc..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendments
Allow Seelig contact OCPC and suggest to the Planning Board and Zoning Bylaw Committee to have a joint meeting about parking requirements on the commercial properties
To allow Seelig contact OCPC and suggest to the Planning Board and Zoning Bylaw Committee to have a joint meeting about parking requirements on the commercial properties.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously vote to allow Seelig contact OCPC and suggest to the Planning Board and Zoning Bylaw Committee to have a joint meeting about parking requirements on the commercial properties..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Have Seelig send the Articles with the exception of the definition of multifamily development to the Planning Board and the Zoning By-law Committee
To have Seelig send the Articles with the exception of the definition of multifamily development to the Planning Board and the Zoning By-law Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig send the Articles with the exception of the definition of multifamily development to the Planning Board and the Zoning By-law Committee..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Monponsett Pond DPH Grant
Authorize the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, to sign the amended Monponsett Pond DPH Grant
To authorize the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, to sign the amended Monponsett Pond DPH Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, to sign the amended Monponsett Pond DPH Grant..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Highway Vacation Carryover
Allow one employee of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave from FY2019 to FY2020 as per their union contract
To allow one employee of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave 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 one employee of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave from FY2019 to FY2020 as per their union contract..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Trash Collection Recycling Center Wages $ 2,500.00 366-435 #431-1 Trash Collection Recycling Center Expense $ 6,950.00 366-435 #66-433 Insurance Town Reports $ 111.53 #01-193 #01-195 Fire Wages - Full time Fire Vehicle Maintenance $ 5,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-225-5243 Snow & Ice Article 30 ATM 2018 $ 9,000.00 #01-423-5850 #01-192-5831-087 Fire Ambulance Billing Police Expense $ 6,613.73 #01-231-5301 #01-217-5321 Clerk - Expense Clerk - Clerical $ 643.91 #162 #01-163-5113
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Trash Collection Recycling Center Wages $ 2,500.00 366-435 #431-1 Trash Collection Recycling Center Expense $ 6,950.00 366-435 #66-433 Insurance Town Reports $ 111.53 #01-193 #01-195 Fire Wages - Full time Fire Vehicle Maintenance $ 5,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-225-5243 Snow & Ice Article 30 ATM 2018 $ 9,000.00 #01-423-5850 #01-192-5831-087 Fire Ambulance Billing Police Expense $ 6,613.73 #01-231-5301 #01-217-5321 Clerk - Expense Clerk - Clerical $ 643.91 #162 #01-163-5113.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
To approve the following line item transfers:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the following line item transfers: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
407 South Street
Have the Hayward and Materna itemize the cost for the above-mentioned work
To have the Hayward and Materna itemize the cost for the above-mentioned work.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Hayward and Materna itemize the cost for the above-mentioned work..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations Patrol Officers and Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension &...
To enter into Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations Patrol Officers and Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination):
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations 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: Andrews, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 10:23 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 10:23 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 10:23 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 10:23 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 10:23 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 10:23 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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