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July 23, 2019
25 recorded votes, 4 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
Minutes
Approve the regular session minutes of April 23, 2019
To approve the regular session minutes of April 23, 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 23, 2019: Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Yes Gordon C. Andrews Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 15, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 15, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 15, 2019.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
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 Vendor Warrant # 122 $ 37,932.16 FY20 Vendor Warrant #5 $ 999,680.05 Ambulance Commitment for $ 82,062.33 from 7/8/19 - 7/14/19
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 Vendor Warrant # 122 $ 37,932.16 FY20 Vendor Warrant #5 $ 999,680.05 Ambulance Commitment for $ 82,062.33 from 7/8/19 - 7/14/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #6 $ 233,329.85 Vendor Warrant #7 $ 1,335,968.07 Withholding Warrant #8 $ 79,821.83
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #6 $ 233,329.85 Vendor Warrant #7 $ 1,335,968.07 Withholding Warrant #8 $ 79,821.83.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: MMA (annual dues)…………………......................................... $ 1,059.00 STAM Resources (annual dues)……………………….............. $ 30.00 W.B. Mason (ink cart. & business cards).……………………... $ 58.35 MMHR (annual dues)………………………………………….. $ 225.00 Chubb & Son (special risk accident ins.) ……………………… $ 32,549.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: MMA (annual dues)…………………......................................... $ 1,059.00 STAM Resources (annual dues)……………………….............. $ 30.00 W.B. Mason (ink cart. & business cards).……………………... $ 58.35 MMHR (annual dues)………………………………………….. $ 225.00 Chubb & Son (special risk accident ins.) ……………………… $ 32,549.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Highway Project Bidding
Accept the bid from T.L. Edwards in the amount of $319,571.05 for road maintenance work
To accept the bid from T.L. Edwards in the amount of $319,571.05 for road maintenance work.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to accept the bid from T.L. Edwards in the amount of $319,571.05 for road maintenance work..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Patrick Michaels - 306 Elm Street
Continue the hearing to August 13th at 7:00 p.m
To continue the hearing to August 13th at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the hearing to August 13th at 7:00 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Lily Café II, Inc. d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant - change in manager
Approve the change in manager request submitted by Lily Qing Hua Mai
To approve the change in manager request submitted by Lily Qing Hua Mai.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the change in manager request submitted by Lily Qing Hua Mai..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Revocation Hearing Davis Automotive
Revoke the flammable storage permit for Davis Automotive effective August 14, 2019
To revoke the flammable storage permit for Davis Automotive effective August 14, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to revoke the flammable storage permit for Davis Automotive effective August 14, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Revocation Hearing Halifax Country Club
Take no action and close the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club
To take no action and close the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to take no action and close the revocation hearing for Halifax Country Club..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Appointment - Special Zoning Enforcement Officer - Chris Carmichael
Appoint Chris Carmichael as the Special Zoning Enforcement Officer to make a determination if a site plan review is needed for 395 Plymouth Street
To appoint Chris Carmichael as the Special Zoning Enforcement Officer to make a determination if a site plan review is needed for 395 Plymouth Street.
Thomas Millias stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote. Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Chris Carmichael as the Special Zoning Enforcement Officer to make a determination if a site plan review is needed for 395 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Fee - Long Term Trash & Recycling Discussion
Keep the recycling fee at $50
To keep the recycling fee at $50.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to keep the recycling fee at $50..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Established a Recycling & Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee comprised of the Town Accountant, Recycling Coordinator, Highway Surveyor, one member of the Finance Committee and citizen(s) at large (this...
To established a Recycling & Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee comprised of the Town Accountant, Recycling Coordinator, Highway Surveyor, one member of the Finance Committee and citizen(s) at large (this # will depend on how many volunteers are interested).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted established a Recycling & Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee comprised of the Town Accountant, Recycling Coordinator, Highway Surveyor, one member of the Finance Committee and citizen(s) at large (this # will depend on how many volunteers are interested)..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Complete Streets Green Seal Policy
Approve the contract with Green Seal to develop a Complete Streets Policy for the Town of Halifax
To approve the contract with Green Seal to develop a Complete Streets Policy for the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract with Green Seal to develop a Complete Streets Policy for the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the contract for Green Seal to develop a Complete Streets Policy
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the contract for Green Seal to develop a Complete Streets Policy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the contract for Green Seal to develop a Complete Streets Policy..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Trailer permit - Halifax Elementary School
Approve renewal of the Building Permit #19-155 for a temporary trailer to be used for office use on property located at 464 Plymouth Street
To approve renewal of the Building Permit #19-155 for a temporary trailer to be used for office use on property located at 464 Plymouth Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved renewal of the Building Permit #19-155 for a temporary trailer to be used for office use on property located at 464 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
New Ambulance
Sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a 2019 Ford F550 4x4 Superliner
To sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a 2019 Ford F550 4x4 Superliner.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a 2019 Ford F550 4x4 Superliner..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Harrison Unregistered Vehicle
Have Seelig start the fine process
To have Seelig start the fine process.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig start the fine process..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Contract
Sign the contract with the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod
To sign the contract with the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract with the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Highway Barn Garage Door Contract
Sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and E5 builders, LLC for the Highway Barn Garage Doors
To sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and E5 builders, LLC for the Highway Barn Garage Doors.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and E5 builders, LLC for the Highway Barn Garage Doors..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Walter Wunder - Alden Park - 1-day liquor license - Fieldstone Farms
Issue a one-day liquor license to Walt Wunder of Alden Park Restaurant, 160 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, August 18, 2019, serving of beer & wine on Sunday...
To issue a one-day liquor license to Walt Wunder of Alden Park Restaurant, 160 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, August 18, 2019, serving of beer & wine on Sunday August 18, 2019 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day liquor license to Walt Wunder of Alden Park Restaurant, 160 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, August 18, 2019, serving of beer & wine on Sunday August 18, 2019 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, August 18, 2019..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss Waterman Grievances & claims HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination and negotiations with patrol...
To enter into Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss Waterman Grievances & claims HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination and negotiations with patrol officers and highway/cemetery unions: 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 9:35 p.m. to discuss Waterman Grievances & claims HEO wage, release of personal file documents, 2-week suspension & termination and negotiations with patrol officers and highway/cemetery unions: 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)
Enter into Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss Andrews v
To enter into Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss Andrews v. Halifax G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Town of Halifax as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss Andrews v. Halifax G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Town of Halifax as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:46 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:46 p.m.:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call does not list Gordon C. Andrews, who was present.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:46 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:46 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:46 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
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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