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November 26, 2019
25 recorded votes, 9 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
Scheduled Appointment
Not to take any action on this matter
To not to take any action on this matter:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows not to take any action on this matter: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 21, 2019 Regular Session - October 22, 2019 Regular Session - October 30, 2019 Regular Session - November 1, 2019 Regular Session...
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 21, 2019 Regular Session - October 22, 2019 Regular Session - October 30, 2019 Regular Session - November 1, 2019 Regular Session - November 12, 2019 Executive Session - October 22, 2019 Executive Session - October 30, 2019
The minutes say the Board "voted as follows" but do not list how each member voted or give a count.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 21, 2019 Regular Session - October 22, 2019 Regular Session - October 30, 2019 Regular Session - November 1, 2019 Regular Session - November 12, 2019 Executive Session - October 22, 2019 Executive Session - October 30, 2019.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: Withholding Warrant # 44 $ 139,165.87 Vendor Warrant # 45 $ 635,515.62 Ambulance Commitment for $ 39,720.75 from 11/4/19 - 11/10/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: Withholding Warrant # 44 $ 139,165.87 Vendor Warrant # 45 $ 635,515.62 Ambulance Commitment for $ 39,720.75 from 11/4/19 - 11/10/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm approval of the following Selectmen Bills
To affirm approval of the following Selectmen Bills:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm approval of the following Selectmen Bills: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 46 $ 400,498.14 Vendor Warrant # 47 $ 99,222.63 Withholding Warrant # 48 $ 146,484.02
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 46 $ 400,498.14 Vendor Warrant # 47 $ 99,222.63 Withholding Warrant # 48 $ 146,484.02.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
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 bills: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Fuller Street Stop Signs
Approve the following: STREET TO STOP AT INTERSECTION OF IN DIRECTION OF
To approve the following: STREET TO STOP AT INTERSECTION OF IN DIRECTION OF
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following: STREET TO STOP AT INTERSECTION OF IN DIRECTION OF.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Cybersecurity Grant Training
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the Cybersecurity Agreement between the Town of Halifax and EOTSS
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the Cybersecurity Agreement between the Town of Halifax and EOTSS.
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 Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board authorized the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the Cybersecurity Agreement between the Town of Halifax and EOTSS..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Release of Executive Session Minutes
Release the following Executive Session minutes
To release the following Executive Session minutes: November 1, 2016 Mudfest January 24, 2017 Security of the Town July 24, 2018 Mudfest Personnel contracts December 11, 2018 Waterman position January 22, 2019 Personnel contracts
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to release the following Executive Session minutes: November 1, 2016 Mudfest January 24, 2017 Security of the Town July 24, 2018 Mudfest Personnel contracts December 11, 2018 Waterman position January 22, 2019 Personnel contracts.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Vehicle for "Civilian" Use
Allow a surplus vehicle to be used for civilian use for work business
To allow a surplus vehicle to be used for civilian use for work business:
Yes: Garron, MilliasNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to allow a surplus vehicle to be used for civilian use for work business: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - No.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Comcast Bill Explanation
Hold a performance evaluation hearing in March 2020
To hold a performance evaluation hearing in March 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias ands seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to hold a performance evaluation hearing in March 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Wal-Mart Deliveries
Authorize Seelig to publicize the delivery times for Walmart
To authorize Seelig to publicize the delivery times for Walmart.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized Seelig to publicize the delivery times for Walmart..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Transfer Class II license from Clive & Janet William to Robert Miskinis
Approve transferring the Class II License under the name of Pete's Auto Sales from Clive and Janet Williams to Robert Miskinis
To approve transferring the Class II License under the name of Pete's Auto Sales from Clive and Janet Williams to Robert Miskinis.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved transferring the Class II License under the name of Pete's Auto Sales from Clive and Janet Williams to Robert Miskinis..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Connor Burgess - Eagle Scout project - Troop 39
Approve Connor Burgess' Eagle Scout project which will be constructing a 20 x 20 pavilion at the HOPS playground
To approve Connor Burgess' Eagle Scout project which will be constructing a 20 x 20 pavilion at the HOPS playground.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Connor Burgess' Eagle Scout project which will be constructing a 20 x 20 pavilion at the HOPS playground..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork
To approve to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork.
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 Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board approved to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Scott McKee - Eagle Scout project - Troop 39
Approve Scott McKee's Eagle Scout project which will be clearing the trail behind the Halifax Elementary School and include the following
To approve Scott McKee's Eagle Scout project which will be clearing the trail behind the Halifax Elementary School and include the following: ➢ building walkways ➢ installing benches at the end ➢ installing birdhouses and a bat house ➢ build a kiosk at the entrance of the trail
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Scott McKee's Eagle Scout project which will be clearing the trail behind the Halifax Elementary School and include the following: ➢ building walkways ➢ installing benches at the end ➢ installing birdhouses and a bat house ➢ build a kiosk at the entrance of the trail.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork
To approve to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork.
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 Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board approved to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Joseph Boardman - Eagle Scout project - Troop 39
Approve Joseph Boardman's Eagle Scout project of refurbishing the Ruth Perkins Memorial Garden at the Holmes Public Library, which will include the following
To approve Joseph Boardman's Eagle Scout project of refurbishing the Ruth Perkins Memorial Garden at the Holmes Public Library, which will include the following: ➢ pressure wash and re-stain the pergola ➢ mulch & edge the garden ➢ sand and reinstall the benches
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Joseph Boardman's Eagle Scout project of refurbishing the Ruth Perkins Memorial Garden at the Holmes Public Library, which will include the following: ➢ pressure wash and re-stain the pergola ➢ mulch & edge the garden ➢ sand and reinstall the benches.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork
To approve to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork.
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 Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board approved to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron sign the paperwork..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
FY2021 Budget
Recommend that the overall assessment for the three towns be no more than 2% or 2.5%
To recommend that the overall assessment for the three towns be no more than 2% or 2.5%.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to recommend that the overall assessment for the three towns be no more than 2% or 2.5%..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Steve Hayward - fees for cremation wall
Approve the below fee schedule for the Cemetery Department, effective December 1, 2019: SINGLE PILLAR NICHE Resident $500 Non-Resident $700 DOUBLE PILLER NICHE Resident $ 800 Non-Resident $1,000...
To approve the below fee schedule for the Cemetery Department, effective December 1, 2019: SINGLE PILLAR NICHE Resident $500 Non-Resident $700 DOUBLE PILLER NICHE Resident $ 800 Non-Resident $1,000 DOUBLE BOULDER NICHE Resident $ 950 Non-Resident $1,150 CANISTER URN Resident $65 Non-Resident $75 GROUND LOT (3' x 2') Resident $300 (per plot) Non-Resident $500 (per plot) PERPETUAL CARE (each Niche) $150.00 (one-time fee) DEED $15.00 INTERMENT Resident $200 Monday - Friday after 1:00 p.m. $400 $500 Saturday Non-Resident $300 Monday - Friday after 1:00 p.m. $600 $700 Saturday
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the below fee schedule for the Cemetery Department, effective December 1, 2019: SINGLE PILLAR NICHE Resident $500 Non-Resident $700 DOUBLE PILLER NICHE Resident $ 800 Non-Resident $1,000 DOUBLE BOULDER NICHE Resident $ 950 Non-Resident $1,150 CANISTER URN Resident $65 Non-Resident $75 GROUND LOT (3' x 2') Resident $300 (per plot) Non-Resident $500 (per plot) PERPETUAL CARE (each Niche) $150.00 (one-time fee) DEED $15.00 INTERMENT Resident $200 Monday - Friday after 1:00 p.m. $400 $500 Saturday Non-Resident $300 Monday - Friday after 1:00 p.m. $600 $700 Saturday.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 459.16 ENGIE Resources (electricity/Town Hall) ……………………. $ 470.66 Can Surety (employee dishonesty bond) ……………………… $ 737.97 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (policy) ………………. $ 1,073.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 459.16 ENGIE Resources (electricity/Town Hall) ……………………. $ 470.66 Can Surety (employee dishonesty bond) ……………………… $ 737.97 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (policy) ………………. $ 1,073.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Bargaining unit with Scott Materna and Steve Hayward
To enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Bargaining unit with Scott Materna and Steve Hayward:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Bargaining unit with Scott Materna and Steve Hayward: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:01 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:01 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:01 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:01 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 9:01 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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