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July 9, 2019
16 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, July 9th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, July 9th.
From the minutes
“moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, July 9th..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants And Commitment
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: FY19 Withholding Warrant # 117 $ 90,789.54 FY19 Vendor Warrant # 118 $ 535,613.36 FY20 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,380,718.27 Ambulance Commitment $ 14,660.54 from 6/17/19 - 6/23/19 APPROVED WARRANTS AND COMMITMENT
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: FY19 Withholding Warrant # 117 $ 90,789.54 FY19 Vendor Warrant # 118 $ 535,613.36 FY20 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,380,718.27 Ambulance Commitment $ 14,660.54 from 6/17/19 - 6/23/19 APPROVED WARRANTS AND COMMITMENT.” (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: FY19 Payroll Warrant # 119 $ 125,421.20 FY19 School Warrant # 120 $ 378,023.75 FY19 Vendor Warrant # 121 $ 67,906.90 FY20 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 119,302.48 FY20 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 182,035.14 FY20 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 83,185.98 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: FY19 Payroll Warrant # 119 $ 125,421.20 FY19 School Warrant # 120 $ 378,023.75 FY19 Vendor Warrant # 121 $ 67,906.90 FY20 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 119,302.48 FY20 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 182,035.14 FY20 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 83,185.98 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 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: Pamela McSherry (petty cash).………………………………… $ 50.00 Express Newspapers (ad/Planning Board Secr. )………………. $ 69.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 1,125.36 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/June) ………………....................... $ 3,192.00 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (yearly policy)………... $ 204,323.00 MMMA (annual dues)…………………………………………. $ 166.50 CNA surety Direct Bill (bond/L. McCarthy)…………………... $ 600.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Pamela McSherry (petty cash).………………………………… $ 50.00 Express Newspapers (ad/Planning Board Secr. )………………. $ 69.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 1,125.36 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/June) ………………....................... $ 3,192.00 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (yearly policy)………... $ 204,323.00 MMMA (annual dues)…………………………………………. $ 166.50 CNA surety Direct Bill (bond/L. McCarthy)…………………... $ 600.00.” (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
Approve the following line item transfers with the exception of Andrews abstaining from the law account transfers
To approve the following line item transfers with the exception of Andrews abstaining from the law account transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 2,405.41 #01-423-5113 #01-124-5848 Snow & Ice Street Lights $ 26.00 #01-423-5113 #01-424-5210 Snow & Ice Town Roads $ 12,900.00 #01-423-5113 #01-422-5245 Snow & Ice Traffic Lights $ 357.00 #01-423-5113 #01-424-5210-121 Snow & Ice Law $ 3,192.00 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Law $ 1,125.36 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Law $ 2,431.25 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Law $ 240.00 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Grant Writing Law $ 1,811.05 #01-128-5305 #01-151-5303 Property Surveying Law $ 5,000.00 #01-128-5307 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Town Share Medicare $ 3,342.95 #01-423-5113 #01-916-5742 Fire Wages - Full time Fire Ambulance Supplies $ 750.00 #01-220-5115 #01-225-5501-014 Special Needs Tuition Special Needs Transportation $ 45,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-312-5325 Special Needs Tuition HES Expense $ 5,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-313-5510 Fire Wages - Fire Training $ 2,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-221
The minutes call the vote unanimous but note that Gordon C. Andrews abstained from or stepped aside on part of it (see the quoted text).
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers with the exception of Andrews abstaining from the law account transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 2,405.41 #01-423-5113 #01-124-5848 Snow & Ice Street Lights $ 26.00 #01-423-5113 #01-424-5210 Snow & Ice Town Roads $ 12,900.00 #01-423-5113 #01-422-5245 Snow & Ice Traffic Lights $ 357.00 #01-423-5113 #01-424-5210-121 Snow & Ice Law $ 3,192.00 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Law $ 1,125.36 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Law $ 2,431.25 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Law $ 240.00 #01-423-5113 #01-151-5303 Grant Writing Law $ 1,811.05 #01-128-5305 #01-151-5303 Property Surveying Law $ 5,000.00 #01-128-5307 #01-151-5303 Snow & Ice Town Share Medicare $ 3,342.95 #01-423-5113 #01-916-5742 Fire Wages - Full time Fire Ambulance Supplies $ 750.00 #01-220-5115 #01-225-5501-014 Special Needs Tuition Special Needs Transportation $ 45,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-312-5325 Special Needs Tuition HES Expense $ 5,000.00 #01-311-5324 #01-313-5510 Fire Wages - Fire Training $ 2,000.00 #01-220-5115 #01-221.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Scheduled Appointments
Continue the revocation hearing to July 23rd at 7:50 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing to July 23rd at 7:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing to July 23rd at 7:50 p.m..”
Reappointment Stacy Varao - Holidays in Halifax
Reappoint Stacy Varao to the Holidays in Halifax Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020
To reappoint Stacy Varao to the Holidays in Halifax Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Stacy Varao to the Holidays in Halifax Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Voting Machines
That the Town of Halifax is to start using the ImageCast Precinct Optical Scan Tabulator for the first time at the Presidential Primary scheduled for March 3, 2020 and discontinue the use of the...
To that the Town of Halifax is to start using the ImageCast Precinct Optical Scan Tabulator for the first time at the Presidential Primary scheduled for March 3, 2020 and discontinue the use of the AccuVote Tabulator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that the Town of Halifax is to start using the ImageCast Precinct Optical Scan Tabulator for the first time at the Presidential Primary scheduled for March 3, 2020 and discontinue the use of the AccuVote Tabulator..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Wage and Personnel
Appoint Gordon C. Andrews as the Board of Selectmen Representative on the Wage and Personnel Board
To appoint Gordon C. Andrews as the Board of Selectmen Representative on the Wage and Personnel Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Gordon C. Andrews as the Board of Selectmen Representative on the Wage and Personnel Board..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures
Appoint Richard Eldredge as the Sealer of Weights & Measures assistant for the Town of Halifax, term to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Richard Eldredge as the Sealer of Weights & Measures assistant for the Town of Halifax, term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Richard Eldredge as the Sealer of Weights & Measures assistant for the Town of Halifax, term to expire June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
BOS Meeting July 15th
Hold a BOS meeting on Monday July 15th at 9:00 a.m
To hold a BOS meeting on Monday July 15th at 9:00 a.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to hold a BOS meeting on Monday July 15th at 9:00 a.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Police Chief - Possible Leasing of Motorcycle for Trial Run
Allow Chief Chaves to move forward with a six-month motorcycle trial
To allow Chief Chaves to move forward with a six-month motorcycle trial.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Chief Chaves to move forward with a six-month motorcycle trial..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss Patrol officers and Highway/Cemetery contracts and Waterman grievances - two-week suspension, termination, public documents
To enter into Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss Patrol officers and Highway/Cemetery contracts and Waterman grievances - two-week suspension, termination, public documents: as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
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 Patrol officers and Highway/Cemetery contracts and Waterman grievances - two-week suspension, termination, public documents: as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:47 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:47 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:47 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, 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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