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October 8, 2019
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Troy E. Garron, Gordon C. Andrews
Absent: Thomas Millias
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 13, 2019 Executive Session - June 25, 2019 Executive Session - July 9, 2019 Executive Session - July 23, 2019 Session A Executive...
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 13, 2019 Executive Session - June 25, 2019 Executive Session - July 9, 2019 Executive Session - July 23, 2019 Session A Executive Session - August 13, 2019 Session A
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 13, 2019 Executive Session - June 25, 2019 Executive Session - July 9, 2019 Executive Session - July 23, 2019 Session A Executive Session - August 13, 2019 Session A.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
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 # 28 $ 378,018.60 Vendor Warrant # 29 $ 32,593.49 Withholding Warrant # 30 $ 140,775.93 Ambulance Commitment for $ 33,831.33 from 9/16/19 - 9/22/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 6,580.25 from 9/23/19 - 9/29/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 28 $ 378,018.60 Vendor Warrant # 29 $ 32,593.49 Withholding Warrant # 30 $ 140,775.93 Ambulance Commitment for $ 33,831.33 from 9/16/19 - 9/22/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 6,580.25 from 9/23/19 - 9/29/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants And Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant # 31 $ 347,805.99 Vendor Warrant # 32 $ 1,476,701.50 Mobile Home Park Fee # 10 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant # 31 $ 347,805.99 Vendor Warrant # 32 $ 1,476,701.50 Mobile Home Park Fee # 10 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (ink cartridge, binder clips & toner).…………….. $ 136.76 Express Newspapers (ad/Library Associate)…………………... $ 34.00 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/September) ………………............. $ 2,123.00 RELX Inc. (law books)…………................................................ $ 70.00 MMA (annual meeting/January 2020)…………………………. $ 185.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (ink cartridge, binder clips & toner).…………….. $ 136.76 Express Newspapers (ad/Library Associate)…………………... $ 34.00 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/September) ………………............. $ 2,123.00 RELX Inc. (law books)…………................................................ $ 70.00 MMA (annual meeting/January 2020)…………………………. $ 185.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Elementary School Renovation Change Order #3
Approve Change Order #3 for the reinstallation of ceiling electric item
To approve Change Order #3 for the reinstallation of ceiling electric item.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved Change Order #3 for the reinstallation of ceiling electric item..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Property Liability Policy Update
Approve the limit increase for IT equipment
To approve the limit increase for IT equipment.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the limit increase for IT equipment..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement
Sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter
To sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to sign the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Green Communities Agreement with OCPC
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Old Colony Planning Council for administrative assistance for the Town's Green Communities Grant
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Old Colony Planning Council for administrative assistance for the Town's Green Communities Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Old Colony Planning Council for administrative assistance for the Town's Green Communities Grant..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for August 2019 (allowance reports) in the amount of $109,751.04
To approve ambulance abatements for August 2019 (allowance reports) in the amount of $109,751.04.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for August 2019 (allowance reports) in the amount of $109,751.04..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Firefighters Local 3159 Snowblower Raffle
Grant Local 3159 permission to display a snowblower and sell tickets at the Fire Station for their annual fundraiser
To grant Local 3159 permission to display a snowblower and sell tickets at the Fire Station for their annual fundraiser.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously granted Local 3159 permission to display a snowblower and sell tickets at the Fire Station for their annual fundraiser..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
VHB Stormwater Contract
Affirm Amendment No: 1 with VHB for stormwater work for FY2020
To affirm Amendment No: 1 with VHB for stormwater work for FY2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to affirm Amendment No: 1 with VHB for stormwater work for FY2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Planning Board Resignation - Jonathon Soroko
Send a letter to Mr. Soroko thanking him for serving on the Planning Board
To send a letter to Mr. Soroko thanking him for serving on the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Mr. Soroko thanking him for serving on the Planning Board..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Board of Health Resignation - John DeLano
Send a letter to Mr. DeLano thanking him for serving on the Board of Health
To send a letter to Mr. DeLano thanking him for serving on the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Mr. DeLano thanking him for serving on the Board of Health..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Software Licensing Agreement
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the SaaS License Agreement between the Halifax Police Department and PM AM Corporation for Human Capital Management
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the SaaS License Agreement between the Halifax Police Department and PM AM Corporation for Human Capital Management.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the SaaS License Agreement between the Halifax Police Department and PM AM Corporation for Human Capital Management..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Highway Contract
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME, Local 1700 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
To sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME, Local 1700 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME, Local 1700 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatement Requests
Deny the requests for an abatement for Bill #2325 and #1674 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date
To deny the requests for an abatement for Bill #2325 and #1674 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date.
The minutes name Thomas Millias as the seconder, but do not list this member as present.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the requests for an abatement for Bill #2325 and #1674 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
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