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October 22, 2019
22 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 following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Andrews, GarronAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Abstained Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Regular Session - October 8, 2019.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Executive Session - July 23, 2019 - Session B Executive Session - August 13, 2019 - Session B.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants, Commitments & Bills
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 # 33 $ 385,304.75 Vendor Warrant # 34 $ 79,285.02 Withholding Warrant # 35 $ 143,749.77 Ambulance Commitment for $ 41,169.65 from 9/30/19 - 10/6/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,660.85 from 10/7/19 - 10/13/19
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 # 33 $ 385,304.75 Vendor Warrant # 34 $ 79,285.02 Withholding Warrant # 35 $ 143,749.77 Ambulance Commitment for $ 41,169.65 from 9/30/19 - 10/6/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,660.85 from 10/7/19 - 10/13/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve the following Selectmen Bills
To approve the following Selectmen Bills:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Bills: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc. (services/FY2020)... $ 3,500.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc. (services/FY2020)... $ 3,500.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 36 $ 284,981.96
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 36 $ 284,981.96.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (folders).…………………………………………… $ 4.36 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice)….. $ 34.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (folders).…………………………………………… $ 4.36 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice)….. $ 34.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill:
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 bill: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
COA Director Decision
Hired Wendy Adams as the Council on Aging Director contingent on a CORI & background check and her acceptance of the Town's offer
To hired Wendy Adams as the Council on Aging Director contingent on a CORI & background check and her acceptance of the Town's offer.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously hired Wendy Adams as the Council on Aging Director contingent on a CORI & background check and her acceptance of the Town's offer..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Continuation of Revocation Hearing - Davis Automotive
Continue the revocation Hearing for Davis Automotive to November 12th at 7:50 p.m
To continue the revocation Hearing for Davis Automotive to November 12th at 7:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation Hearing for Davis Automotive to November 12th at 7:50 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Fee Abatement Bill #458
Abate Bill #458 as it was not listed on the MLC at the closing dated July 31, 2019
To abate Bill #458 as it was not listed on the MLC at the closing dated July 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #458 as it was not listed on the MLC at the closing dated July 31, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Cultural Council State Grant
Authorize the Chair, Troy E, to sign the State grant for the Halifax Cultural Council
To authorize the Chair, Troy E, to sign the State grant for the Halifax Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E, to sign the State grant for the Halifax Cultural Council..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Holidays in Halifax
Appoint Tania Massa to the Holiday in Halifax Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Tania Massa to the Holiday in Halifax Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Tania Massa to the Holiday in Halifax Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Agricultural Commission
Appoint Suzanne Emerson Agricultural Commission, term expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Suzanne Emerson Agricultural Commission, term expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Suzanne Emerson Agricultural Commission, term expire on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Emergency Management Grant
Authorize the Chair, Troy E, to sign the Emergency Management Grant authorizing Chief Jason Viveiros to sign the paperwork
To authorize the Chair, Troy E, to sign the Emergency Management Grant authorizing Chief Jason Viveiros to sign the paperwork.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E, to sign the Emergency Management Grant authorizing Chief Jason Viveiros to sign the paperwork..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Highway Contract
Sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME AFL-CIO Union Council 93, Local 1700 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
To sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME AFL-CIO Union Council 93, Local 1700 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously signed the contract between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME AFL-CIO Union Council 93, Local 1700 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Proposed Sign at Elementary School
Grant Halifax Elementary School permission to put up one (1) 53.08 square foot single face non-illuminated sign to be placed at the back of the school where the paths to the tennis courts and the...
To grant Halifax Elementary School permission to put up one (1) 53.08 square foot single face non-illuminated sign to be placed at the back of the school where the paths to the tennis courts and the fields diverge from the playground.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted Halifax Elementary School permission to put up one (1) 53.08 square foot single face non-illuminated sign to be placed at the back of the school where the paths to the tennis courts and the fields diverge from the playground..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approval of the New Talent Bank Form
Approve the new talent bank form
To approve the new talent bank form.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the new talent bank form..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Recycling Dividends Program Grant Award
Authorize the Chair, Troy E, to sign the Recycling Dividends Program Grant Award in the amount of $10,400
To authorize the Chair, Troy E, to sign the Recycling Dividends Program Grant Award in the amount of $10,400.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E, to sign the Recycling Dividends Program Grant Award in the amount of $10,400..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:17 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and the New "mixed unit
To enter into Executive Session at 9:17 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and the New "mixed unit:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:17 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and the New "mixed unit: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:29 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:29 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:29 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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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