MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 27, 2019
26 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
Solar Field Committee - solar field - capped landfill on Hemlock Lane
Gave permission to the Solar Field Committee to send out request for proposals for a solar field on the capped land fill on Hemlock Lane
To gave permission to the Solar Field Committee to send out request for proposals for a solar field on the capped land fill on Hemlock Lane.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously gave permission to the Solar Field Committee to send out request for proposals for a solar field on the capped land fill on Hemlock Lane..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Cemetery Lawnmower
Authorize the expenditure of Perpetual Care funds for the purpose of purchasing a Ferris SRSZ2 Stand on Zero Turn Mower for cemetery use
To authorize the expenditure of Perpetual Care funds for the purpose of purchasing a Ferris SRSZ2 Stand on Zero Turn Mower for cemetery use.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the expenditure of Perpetual Care funds for the purpose of purchasing a Ferris SRSZ2 Stand on Zero Turn Mower for cemetery use..” (Motion: Garron, 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: Payroll Warrant # 15 $ 228,719.04 Vendor Warrant # 16 $ 388,824.58 Withholding Warrant # 17 $ 77,680.98 Ambulance Commitment for $ 29,800.54 from 8/5/19 - 8/11/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 101,245.47 from 8/12/19 - 8/18/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 15 $ 228,719.04 Vendor Warrant # 16 $ 388,824.58 Withholding Warrant # 17 $ 77,680.98 Ambulance Commitment for $ 29,800.54 from 8/5/19 - 8/11/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 101,245.47 from 8/12/19 - 8/18/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 18 $ 318,740.15
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 18 $ 318,740.15.” (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)………………….................. $ 699.99 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 747.59 MA Municipal Assoc. (C. Seelig/meeting).…………………… $ 40.00 Express Newspapers (ad/tax classification) …………………… $ 42.00 Chris Carmichael (services/ZEO/for 395 Ply. St.) …………….. $ 350.00
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)………………….................. $ 699.99 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 747.59 MA Municipal Assoc. (C. Seelig/meeting).…………………… $ 40.00 Express Newspapers (ad/tax classification) …………………… $ 42.00 Chris Carmichael (services/ZEO/for 395 Ply. St.) …………….. $ 350.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 73 Plymouth Street
Approve Permit #2019-25 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut at the intersection of 73 Plymouth Street and Redwood Drive to repair leak in main
To approve Permit #2019-25 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut at the intersection of 73 Plymouth Street and Redwood Drive to repair leak in main.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-25 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut at the intersection of 73 Plymouth Street and Redwood Drive to repair leak in main..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #1084, #790, #2628, #2544, #728, #1304, #102, #2589, #96, #1072, #2334, #499, #2371, #2507, #1237, #1804, #2008, #1232, #722, #1987, #2148, #257, #155, #2305, #1420, #2603, #965, #2239,...
To abate Bill #1084, #790, #2628, #2544, #728, #1304, #102, #2589, #96, #1072, #2334, #499, #2371, #2507, #1237, #1804, #2008, #1232, #722, #1987, #2148, #257, #155, #2305, #1420, #2603, #965, #2239, #2607, #1885, #1443, #399, #1199, #2379, #2032, #1013, #1115, #1642, #1805, #19, #2580, #870, # 349, #1509, #401, #546, #2438, #1657, #359, #358, #354, #2631, #2263, #2605, #357, #2381, #2496, #1354, #674, #1754, #768, #2064, #1731, #1993, #742, #2397, #2010, #730, #1500, #652, #962, #1834, #2374, #378, #2553, #1698, #1059, #2252, #1985, #2169, #1841, #526, #2375, #1191, #661, #893, #419, #690, #1711, #1408, #243, #2388, #2110, #82, #1019, #1014, #1249, #364, #112, #2549, #2481, #368, #2630 and #709 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #1084, #790, #2628, #2544, #728, #1304, #102, #2589, #96, #1072, #2334, #499, #2371, #2507, #1237, #1804, #2008, #1232, #722, #1987, #2148, #257, #155, #2305, #1420, #2603, #965, #2239, #2607, #1885, #1443, #399, #1199, #2379, #2032, #1013, #1115, #1642, #1805, #19, #2580, #870, # 349, #1509, #401, #546, #2438, #1657, #359, #358, #354, #2631, #2263, #2605, #357, #2381, #2496, #1354, #674, #1754, #768, #2064, #1731, #1993, #742, #2397, #2010, #730, #1500, #652, #962, #1834, #2374, #378, #2553, #1698, #1059, #2252, #1985, #2169, #1841, #526, #2375, #1191, #661, #893, #419, #690, #1711, #1408, #243, #2388, #2110, #82, #1019, #1014, #1249, #364, #112, #2549, #2481, #368, #2630 and #709 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Abate Bill #2630 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from the Building Department that the house is under construction and no occupancy permit has been issued
To abate Bill #2630 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from the Building Department that the house is under construction and no occupancy permit has been issued.
From the minutes
“Moved Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2630 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from the Building Department that the house is under construction and no occupancy permit has been issued..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Abate Bill #258 based on the fact that the house is not occupied - the resident has provided an electric bill that shows no usage of electricity
To abate Bill #258 based on the fact that the house is not occupied - the resident has provided an electric bill that shows no usage of electricity.
From the minutes
“Moved Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #258 based on the fact that the house is not occupied - the resident has provided an electric bill that shows no usage of electricity..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Visiting Nurse Association Agreement
Sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod
To sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Complete Streets Program
That the Traffic Safety Committee broaden their jurisdiction to cover the Complete Streets program
To that the Traffic Safety Committee broaden their jurisdiction to cover the Complete Streets program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted that the Traffic Safety Committee broaden their jurisdiction to cover the Complete Streets program..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Unregistered Vehicle - 27 Hillside Avenue
Authorize Seelig to begin levying daily fines for up to 10 days and then send a "parking ticket"
To authorize Seelig to begin levying daily fines for up to 10 days and then send a "parking ticket".
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 Garron and second by Millias, the Board authorized Seelig to begin levying daily fines for up to 10 days and then send a "parking ticket"..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Tax Classification Hearing
In favor of a residential factor of one for Fiscal Year 2020
To in favor of a residential factor of one for Fiscal Year 2020:
Yes: Andrews, GarronAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows in favor of a residential factor of one for Fiscal Year 2020: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Abstained Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
NOT adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption
To nOT adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption:
The minutes say the Board voted not to adopt these tax options, but the roll call lists the two voting members as "No" and the third as abstaining. The "No" answers seem to mean no to adopting the options, but because the wording is unclear we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to NOT adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption: Troy E. Garron - No Thomas Millias - Abstained Gordon C. Andrews - No.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Oak Street Speed Limit Signs
Ask the Highway Surveyor to replace the existing "Thickly Settled" signs with 30 mph speed limit signs with "Thickly Settled" posted within the sign, west bound on Oak Street at the...
To ask the Highway Surveyor to replace the existing "Thickly Settled" signs with 30 mph speed limit signs with "Thickly Settled" posted within the sign, west bound on Oak Street at the Plympton/Halifax line and east bound on Oak Street at the intersection of Oak and Holmes Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to ask the Highway Surveyor to replace the existing "Thickly Settled" signs with 30 mph speed limit signs with "Thickly Settled" posted within the sign, west bound on Oak Street at the Plympton/Halifax line and east bound on Oak Street at the intersection of Oak and Holmes Street..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Town Clerk's Law Books
Supported having a letter sent to the Secretary of State asking that the Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts and court decision books no longer be sent to the Town Clerk
To supported having a letter sent to the Secretary of State asking that the Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts and court decision books no longer be sent to the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously supported having a letter sent to the Secretary of State asking that the Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts and court decision books no longer be sent to the Town Clerk..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign two copies of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection contract
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign two copies of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign two copies of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection contract..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment - Salon Serenity
Approve Permit #2019-26 to Kelly McAndrews for live entertainment at Salon Serenity Day Spa on Saturday, September 21st, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2019-26 to Kelly McAndrews for live entertainment at Salon Serenity Day Spa on Saturday, September 21st, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-26 to Kelly McAndrews for live entertainment at Salon Serenity Day Spa on Saturday, September 21st, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Use of Town Green - Historical Society Fall Plant Sale
Grant the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for their annual fall plant sale
To grant the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for their annual fall plant sale.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for their annual fall plant sale..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Elementary School Building Project MSBA Funding Agreement
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign two copies of the financial funding agreement of the MSBA project (roof and doors/windows/siding)
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign two copies of the financial funding agreement of the MSBA project (roof and doors/windows/siding).
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign two copies of the financial funding agreement of the MSBA project (roof and doors/windows/siding)..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Continuation of Revocation Hearing - Davis Automotive
Rescind the revocation of Davis Automotive Fuel Storage permit and Class II license
To rescind the revocation of Davis Automotive Fuel Storage permit and Class II license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to rescind the revocation of Davis Automotive Fuel Storage permit and Class II license..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Finance Committee Resignation - Brad Graham
Send Mr. Graham a letter thanking him for serving on the Finance Committee
To send Mr. Graham a letter thanking him for serving on the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send Mr. Graham a letter thanking him for serving on the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Halifax/Middleborough Dog Incident
Send a letter in support that the Milddleboro board of Selectmen hold a hearing
To send a letter in support that the Milddleboro board of Selectmen hold a hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter in support that the Milddleboro board of Selectmen hold a hearing..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Motorcycle Lease
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the lease agreement once it is back from Attorney Mayo
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the lease agreement once it is back from Attorney Mayo.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the lease agreement once it is back from Attorney Mayo..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Special Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the October 21, 2019 Special Town Meeting and close it on September 24, 2019
To open the warrant for the October 21, 2019 Special Town Meeting and close it on September 24, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the October 21, 2019 Special Town Meeting and close it on September 24, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:10 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 9:10 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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