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November 12, 2019
18 recorded votes, 0 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 27, 2019 Regular Session - September 10, 2019 Regular Session - September 24, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 27, 2019 Regular Session - September 10, 2019 Regular Session - September 24, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 27, 2019 Regular Session - September 10, 2019 Regular Session - September 24, 2019.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants, Commitments & Bills
Affirm approval for payment of the following warrants, commitments and bills
To affirm approval for payment of the following warrants, commitments and bills: Payroll Warrant # 37 $ 389,342.91 Vendor Warrant # 38 $ 73,089.88 Withholding Warrant # 39 $ 133,445.45 Vendor Warrant # 40 $ 71,516.77 Ambulance Commitment for $ 31,483.00 from 10/14/19 - 10/20/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 34,529.07 from 10/21/19 - 10/27/19 Harry B. Harding & son, Inc. for $ 1,894.00 Atty. Lawrence Mayo for $ 2,496.88 Michael C. Gilman, Esquire for $ 2,377.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for payment of the following warrants, commitments and bills: Payroll Warrant # 37 $ 389,342.91 Vendor Warrant # 38 $ 73,089.88 Withholding Warrant # 39 $ 133,445.45 Vendor Warrant # 40 $ 71,516.77 Ambulance Commitment for $ 31,483.00 from 10/14/19 - 10/20/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 34,529.07 from 10/21/19 - 10/27/19 Harry B. Harding & son, Inc. for $ 1,894.00 Atty. Lawrence Mayo for $ 2,496.88 Michael C. Gilman, Esquire for $ 2,377.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve for payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve for payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 41 $ 389,290.81 School Warrant # 42 $ 472,892.29 Vendor Warrant # 43 $ 69,049.20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,832.55 from 10/28/19 - 11/3/19 Mobile Home Park Fee # 11 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved for payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 41 $ 389,290.81 School Warrant # 42 $ 472,892.29 Vendor Warrant # 43 $ 69,049.20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,832.55 from 10/28/19 - 11/3/19 Mobile Home Park Fee # 11 $ 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: National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 436.46 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 455.99 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (WC audit).…………... $ 1,668.00 RELX Inc. DBA LexisNexis (MA law books)………………… $ 70.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 436.46 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 455.99 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (WC audit).…………... $ 1,668.00 RELX Inc. DBA LexisNexis (MA law books)………………… $ 70.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Recycling Abatement Request
Deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1734 based on the fact that the property can be occupied at any time
To deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1734 based on the fact that the property can be occupied at any time.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1734 based on the fact that the property can be occupied at any time..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Abate the request for an abatement for Bill #1351 based on the fact that the house has been razed and the office has received confirmation from the Building Department that an occupancy permit has...
To abate the request for an abatement for Bill #1351 based on the fact that the house has been razed and the office has received confirmation from the Building Department that an occupancy permit has not been issued.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to abate the request for an abatement for Bill #1351 based on the fact that the house has been razed and the office has received confirmation from the Building Department that an occupancy permit has not been issued..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Two Requests for Ambulance Abatement - Financial Hardship
Not abate the two ambulance abatement requests until there is a recommendation from the fire Department and that a letter be sent to both individuals explaining the process
To not abate the two ambulance abatement requests until there is a recommendation from the fire Department and that a letter be sent to both individuals explaining the process.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted not abate the two ambulance abatement requests until there is a recommendation from the fire Department and that a letter be sent to both individuals explaining the process..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Continuation of Revocation Hearing - Twin Lakes Liquors
Conclude the revocation hearing for Twin Lakes Liquors and not revoke the Alcoholic Beverage License
To conclude the revocation hearing for Twin Lakes Liquors and not revoke the Alcoholic Beverage License.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to conclude the revocation hearing for Twin Lakes Liquors and not revoke the Alcoholic Beverage License..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Continuation of Revocation Haring - Davis Automotive
Continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to January 14, 2020 at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to January 14, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to January 14, 2020 at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
111F - Officer Patrick Donnelly
Place Patrol Officer Patrick Donnelly on 111F status for medical bills only for an injury that occurred on October 4, 2017
To place Patrol Officer Patrick Donnelly on 111F status for medical bills only for an injury that occurred on October 4, 2017.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to place Patrol Officer Patrick Donnelly on 111F status for medical bills only for an injury that occurred on October 4, 2017..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Monponsett Pond Study for Flow Conditions
Have Seelig send a letter requesting that DEP change its stipulations so that, along with DEP, Halifax and Hanson are also notified of the work and of the information given to DEP
To have Seelig send a letter requesting that DEP change its stipulations so that, along with DEP, Halifax and Hanson are also notified of the work and of the information given to DEP.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig send a letter requesting that DEP change its stipulations so that, along with DEP, Halifax and Hanson are also notified of the work and of the information given to DEP..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for October 2019 in the amount of $75,872.75
To approve ambulance abatements for October 2019 in the amount of $75,872.75.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for October 2019 in the amount of $75,872.75..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Patrol Officer Grievance - MOA Settlement
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement settlement between the Town of Halifax and the Halifax Association of Police Patrolmen
To sign the Memorandum of Agreement settlement between the Town of Halifax and the Halifax Association of Police Patrolmen.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to sign the Memorandum of Agreement settlement between the Town of Halifax and the Halifax Association of Police Patrolmen..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Pasture Lane
Contact Attorney Mayo about this situation
To contact Attorney Mayo about this situation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to contact Attorney Mayo about this situation..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
1) Increasing its OPEB contribution by $5,000 per year
Committed to #1 & #2 listed above
To committed to #1 & #2 listed above.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously committed to #1 & #2 listed above..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Edward Broderick - appoint as Special Police Officer
Appoint Edward Broderick as a Special Police Office, term to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Edward Broderick as a Special Police Office, term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Edward Broderick as a Special Police Office, term to expire June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirm Road Opening - 20 Fourth Avenue
Affirm approval of Permit #2019-42 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To affirm approval of Permit #2019-42 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Permit #2019-42 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:55 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 8:55 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, 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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