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June 25, 2019
24 recorded votes, 2 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
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, June 25th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, June 25th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, June 25th..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the regular session minutes of April 9, 2019 and May 7, 2019
To approve the regular session minutes of April 9, 2019 and May 7, 2019:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the regular session minutes of April 9, 2019 and May 7, 2019: Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Yes Gordon C. Andrews Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 28, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 28, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 28, 2019.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrant And Commitments
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrant and commitments
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 114 $ 26,014.85 Ambulance Commitment FOR $ 44,183.11 from 6/3/19 - 6/9/19 Ambulance Commitment FOR $ 4,930.01 from 6/10/19 - 6/16/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 114 $ 26,014.85 Ambulance Commitment FOR $ 44,183.11 from 6/3/19 - 6/9/19 Ambulance Commitment FOR $ 4,930.01 from 6/10/19 - 6/16/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 115 $ 270,697.78 Vendor Warrant # 116 $ 138,054.44
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 115 $ 270,697.78 Vendor Warrant # 116 $ 138,054.44.” (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) …………………................. $ 505.82 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall) ……………………….. $ 530.13 W.B. Mason (office supplies) .………………………………… $ 65.13 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/May) ……………………... $ 4,034.38 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/labor) ………………...................... $ 1,089.00
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) …………………................. $ 505.82 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall) ……………………….. $ 530.13 W.B. Mason (office supplies) .………………………………… $ 65.13 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/May) ……………………... $ 4,034.38 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/labor) ………………...................... $ 1,089.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Yes Gordon C. Andrews Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
General Mail / Discussions
Reappoint the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions and voted to disband the Zoning By-Law Committee
To reappoint the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions and voted to disband the Zoning By-Law Committee: Agricultural Commission Sheila O'Handley Joanne Smith Beautification Committee Candace Kniffen Gregory Cowan Jeanne Kling Amy Troup Nancy Botelho Building Inspector Assistant William Kelly Cable T.V. Advisory Committee John Shiavone Richard Wright Cert Director Thomas Schindler Conservation Commission Kathy Evans Christopher Hadorn
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously reappointed the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions and voted to disband the Zoning By-Law Committee: Agricultural Commission Sheila O'Handley Joanne Smith Beautification Committee Candace Kniffen Gregory Cowan Jeanne Kling Amy Troup Nancy Botelho Building Inspector Assistant William Kelly Cable T.V. Advisory Committee John Shiavone Richard Wright Cert Director Thomas Schindler Conservation Commission Kathy Evans Christopher Hadorn.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Park Wages Park Expense $ 100.00 #01-543-5770 #01-650-5534 Fire Wages - Full Time Fire Training Wages - Full Time $ 3,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-221-5115
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Park Wages Park Expense $ 100.00 #01-543-5770 #01-650-5534 Fire Wages - Full Time Fire Training Wages - Full Time $ 3,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-221-5115.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Scheduled Appointments
Continue the pole hearing to July 9th at 7:55 p.m
To continue the pole hearing to July 9th at 7:55 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the pole hearing to July 9th at 7:55 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
LeBlanc Dog Hearing - Gia
Close the dog hearing file regarding Gia, owned by Richard LeBlanc
To close the dog hearing file regarding Gia, owned by Richard LeBlanc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to close the dog hearing file regarding Gia, owned by Richard LeBlanc..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Country Club Revocation Hearing - Fuel Storage Permit
Continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to Tuesday, July 9th at 7:40 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to Tuesday, July 9th at 7:40 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club to Tuesday, July 9th at 7:40 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
School Project- Doors, Windows & Siding
Approve the change order contingent upon approval from Vertex
To approve the change order contingent upon approval from Vertex.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the change order contingent upon approval from Vertex..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Contract - Waste Management
Accept the amended one-year contract between the Town of Halifax and Waste Management
To accept the amended one-year contract between the Town of Halifax and Waste Management.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to accept the amended one-year contract between the Town of Halifax and Waste Management..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Planning Board/ZBA - 395 Plymouth Street
Have Seelig purse finding a Zoning Enforcement Officer to have him make a determination as to whether a site plan is necessary for 395 Plymouth Street
To have Seelig purse finding a Zoning Enforcement Officer to have him make a determination as to whether a site plan is necessary for 395 Plymouth Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig purse finding a Zoning Enforcement Officer to have him make a determination as to whether a site plan is necessary for 395 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Simon Yeung - National Grid Representative
Reconsidered not to continue the pole hearing and to approve the location of Pole 5-84 as presented by National Grid
To reconsidered not to continue the pole hearing and to approve the location of Pole 5-84 as presented by National Grid.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously reconsidered not to continue the pole hearing and to approve the location of Pole 5-84 as presented by National Grid..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Fireworks Committee Jurisdiction over Town Property for June 29th
Grant permission to the Halifax in Lights Committee the use of the following locations for the activities to be held on Saturday, June 29th
To grant permission to the Halifax in Lights Committee the use of the following locations for the activities to be held on Saturday, June 29th: ➢ Town Hall parking lot. ➢ Halifax Elementary School property and Holmes Public Library for fireworks display, vendors, music, parking for vehicles and use of outside electrical outlets for evening activities. ➢ Town parking lots for evening fireworks parking.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted permission to the Halifax in Lights Committee the use of the following locations for the activities to be held on Saturday, June 29th: ➢ Town Hall parking lot. ➢ Halifax Elementary School property and Holmes Public Library for fireworks display, vendors, music, parking for vehicles and use of outside electrical outlets for evening activities. ➢ Town parking lots for evening fireworks parking..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Vacation Carryover for Town Administrator
Allow the Town Administrator, Charlie Seelig, to carry over eighty (80) hours of vacation time accrued previous to July 1, 2018, from FY2019 to FY2020
To allow the Town Administrator, Charlie Seelig, to carry over eighty (80) hours of vacation time accrued previous to July 1, 2018, from FY2019 to FY2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow the Town Administrator, Charlie Seelig, to carry over eighty (80) hours of vacation time accrued previous to July 1, 2018, from FY2019 to FY2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Fieldstone Farms Consent Agreement
Carry this over to their next meeting on July 9th
To carry this over to their next meeting on July 9th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to carry this over to their next meeting on July 9th..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Cemetery Superintendent Hayward - Lowering Device for Cemetery
Authorize the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of purchasing a lowering device for cemetery use
To authorize the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of purchasing a lowering device for cemetery use.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of purchasing a lowering device for cemetery use..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Contract with SOLitude
Accept the contract between the town of Halifax and SOLitude Lake Management for the alum treatment of West & East Monponsett Pond and mussel survey for East Monponsett Pond
To accept the contract between the town of Halifax and SOLitude Lake Management for the alum treatment of West & East Monponsett Pond and mussel survey for East Monponsett Pond.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to accept the contract between the town of Halifax and SOLitude Lake Management for the alum treatment of West & East Monponsett Pond and mussel survey for East Monponsett Pond..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination), Negotiations Patrol Officers and...
To enter into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination), Negotiations Patrol Officers and Halifax v. Marble - under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Town of Halifax, by and through its Building Commissioner v. Lawrence J. Marble Trustee of the Elbram Realty Trust, et al.; Land Court, Case No. 18 MISC 000682-HPS:
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss Waterman Grievances & claims (HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination), Negotiations Patrol Officers and Halifax v. Marble - under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Town of Halifax, by and through its Building Commissioner v. Lawrence J. Marble Trustee of the Elbram Realty Trust, et al.; Land Court, Case No. 18 MISC 000682-HPS: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:43 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:43 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:43 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:43 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:43 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 9:43 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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