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September 24, 2019
20 recorded votes, 1 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 following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Executive Session - May 7, 2019 - First Executive Session - May 7, 2019 - Second.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - May 28, 2019 Executive Session - June 11, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - May 28, 2019 Executive Session - June 11, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - May 28, 2019 Executive Session - June 11, 2019.” (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: Payroll Warrant # 24 $ 386,708.98 Vendor Warrant # 25 $ 139,049.50 Withholding Warrant # 26 $ 141,292.91 Ambulance Commitment for $ 98,822.05 from 9/2/19 - 9/8/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 60,611.78 from 9/9/19 - 9/15/19
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 # 24 $ 386,708.98 Vendor Warrant # 25 $ 139,049.50 Withholding Warrant # 26 $ 141,292.91 Ambulance Commitment for $ 98,822.05 from 9/2/19 - 9/8/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 60,611.78 from 9/9/19 - 9/15/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 27 $ 155,576.57
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 27 $ 155,576.57.” (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)………………….................. $ 519.69 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 544.96 The Labor Relations Connect., Inc. (S. Waterman/termination).. $ 210.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/July)………………………………………. $ 1,237.50
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)………………….................. $ 519.69 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 544.96 The Labor Relations Connect., Inc. (S. Waterman/termination).. $ 210.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/July)………………………………………. $ 1,237.50.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Earth Removal/Sludge/John Peck
Assess a fine of $20 for each cubic yard over the 1,000 yards that was taken off the property
To assess a fine of $20 for each cubic yard over the 1,000 yards that was taken off the property.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted assess a fine of $20 for each cubic yard over the 1,000 yards that was taken off the property..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Continuation of Revocation Hearing - Twin Lakes Liquors
Continue the revocation hearing for Twin Lake Liquors to November 12th at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Twin Lake Liquors to November 12th at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Twin Lake Liquors to November 12th at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for August 2019 in the amount of $125,680.54
To approve ambulance abatements for August 2019 in the amount of $125,680.54.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for August 2019 in the amount of $125,680.54..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Scheduled Appointments
Issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, October 20, 2019, serving of beer & wine...
To issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, October 20, 2019, serving of beer & wine on Sunday October 20, 2019 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, October 20, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Sunday, October 20, 2019, serving of beer & wine on Sunday October 20, 2019 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Sunday, October 20, 2019..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Cheryll Burke - appointment to Finance Committee
Allow Garron vote on behalf of the Board to appoint Cheryll Zarrella Burke to the Finance Committee
To allow Garron vote on behalf of the Board to appoint Cheryll Zarrella Burke to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Garron vote on behalf of the Board to appoint Cheryll Zarrella Burke to the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Tata and Howard Agreement
Sign the agreement with Tata & Howard, Inc. for the engineering services at the YMCA Camp Chemical Feed Facility Camp and Richmond Park Water Treatment Plant
To sign the agreement with Tata & Howard, Inc. for the engineering services at the YMCA Camp Chemical Feed Facility Camp and Richmond Park Water Treatment Plant
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the agreement with Tata & Howard, Inc. for the engineering services at the YMCA Camp Chemical Feed Facility Camp and Richmond Park Water Treatment Plant.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatement Request
Deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date
To deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Family and Medical Leave
Grant Irma Vasel's request for Family Medical Leave beginning September 24, 2019
To grant Irma Vasel's request for Family Medical Leave beginning September 24, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board unanimously voted to grant Irma Vasel's request for Family Medical Leave beginning September 24, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Assessors Revaluation Contract
Sign the Assessors Tri-Annual Revaluation Contract with PK Valuation Group
To sign the Assessors Tri-Annual Revaluation Contract with PK Valuation Group.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the Assessors Tri-Annual Revaluation Contract with PK Valuation Group..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Surplus Property
Declare the following pieces of equipment surplus from the Holmes Public Library
To declare the following pieces of equipment surplus from the Holmes Public Library: (3) Dell Optiplex 3010 (1) Dell Optiplex 3020
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously declared the following pieces of equipment surplus from the Holmes Public Library: (3) Dell Optiplex 3010 (1) Dell Optiplex 3020.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Abatements and Recycling Fees
Not to access a late for those residents who want to un-abate their recycling bill
To not to access a late for those residents who want to un-abate their recycling bill.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted not to access a late for those residents who want to un-abate their recycling bill..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle Drive
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 16th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 16th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 16th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Chief Chaves, Chief Viveiros & Scott Materna - building discussion
Allow Halifax Girls Softball organization to install a new batting cage at Vaughan Field
To allow Halifax Girls Softball organization to install a new batting cage at Vaughan Field.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Halifax Girls Softball organization to install a new batting cage at Vaughan Field..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Allow Halifax Girls Softball organization to build a new playground at Vaughan Field
To allow Halifax Girls Softball organization to build a new playground at Vaughan Field.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Halifax Girls Softball organization to build a new playground at Vaughan Field..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:11 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:11 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 9:11 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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