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December 10, 2019
20 recorded votes, 5 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
Appoint Susan Lawless as the Director of the Council on Aging
To appoint Susan Lawless as the Director of the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Susan Lawless as the Director of the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, December 10th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, December 10th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, December 10th..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - November 26, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - November 26, 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 Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - November 26, 2019.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #49 $ 63,241.83 Ambulance Commitment for $ 65,076.10 from 11/18/19 - 11/24/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 8,547.03 from 11/25/19 - 12/2/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #49 $ 63,241.83 Ambulance Commitment for $ 65,076.10 from 11/18/19 - 11/24/19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 8,547.03 from 11/25/19 - 12/2/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm approval of the following bill: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal services) ………………......... $ 1,287.00
To affirm approval of the following bill: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal services) ………………......... $ 1,287.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of the following bill: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal services) ………………......... $ 1,287.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirm approval of the following Selectmen Bill
To affirm approval 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 affirm approval of the following Selectmen Bill: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #50 $ 414,668.18 School Warrant #51 $ 320,718.01 Vendor Warrant #52 $ 347,196.00 Withholding Warrant #53 $ 152,085.59 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #50 $ 414,668.18 School Warrant #51 $ 320,718.01 Vendor Warrant #52 $ 347,196.00 Withholding Warrant #53 $ 152,085.59 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
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)
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (policy) ………………. $ 1,632.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (policy) ………………. $ 1,632.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Fuel Inspections - Aboveground Storage Tanks
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign Troy to sign the contract between the town of Halifax and Comm Tank, Inc
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign Troy to sign the contract between the town of Halifax and Comm Tank, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign Troy to sign the contract between the town of Halifax and Comm Tank, Inc..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
CoA Interim Director
Approve Ms. Fitzgerald receiving her wage rate for the next three weeks
To approve Ms. Fitzgerald receiving her wage rate for the next three weeks.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Ms. Fitzgerald receiving her wage rate for the next three weeks..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
2-Hour Snow Delay
Approve a 2-hour delay due to snow on Tuesday, December 3rd for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees
To approve a 2-hour delay due to snow on Tuesday, December 3rd for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved a 2-hour delay due to snow on Tuesday, December 3rd for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Country Club of Halifax Liquor License Revocation
Hold a revocation hearing for the Country Club of Halifax on January 14, 2020
To hold a revocation hearing for the Country Club of Halifax on January 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to hold a revocation hearing for the Country Club of Halifax on January 14, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Cancelled BOS Meeting - December 24th
Cancel their meeting scheduled for December 24, 2019
To cancel their meeting scheduled for December 24, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to cancel their meeting scheduled for December 24, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
2020 License Renewals
Renew the following 2020 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine &...
To renew the following 2020 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2020 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Steven MacFaun - Appointment to the Board of Health
Appoint Steven MacFaun to the Board of Health, term to expire May 16, 2020 (joint vote with the Board of Health)
To alan Dias moved to nominate Steven MacFaun and Garron seconded. Millias moved and Andrews seconded to close the nomination. The following vote was taken to appoint Steven MacFaun to the Board of Health, term to expire May 16, 2020:
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 4 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Alan Dias moved to nominate Steven MacFaun and Garron seconded. Millias moved and Andrews seconded to close the nomination. The following vote was taken to appoint Steven MacFaun to the Board of Health, term to expire May 16, 2020: Board of Selectmen Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Yes Gordon C. Andrews Yes Board of Health Alan Dias Yes.” (second: Garron)
Transfer Mohan Corporation d/b/a Subway of Halifax Common Victualler's license to Knight Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Subway of Halifax
To transfer Mohan Corporation d/b/a Subway of Halifax Common Victualler's license to Knight Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Subway of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to transfer Mohan Corporation d/b/a Subway of Halifax Common Victualler's license to Knight Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Subway of Halifax..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit with members of the Water Commission; Richard Clark, Donald Bosworth & Daniel Bosworth, Water...
To enter into Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit with members of the Water Commission; Richard Clark, Donald Bosworth & Daniel Bosworth, Water Superintendent Keith Swanson; Maintenance Director, Scott Materna; and Municipal and School Building Committee member, Bert Gaynor. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit with members of the Water Commission; Richard Clark, Donald Bosworth & Daniel Bosworth, Water Superintendent Keith Swanson; Maintenance Director, Scott Materna; and Municipal and School Building Committee member, Bert Gaynor. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 10:00 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.:
Yes: Andrews, GarronThe roll call does not list Thomas Millias, who was present.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
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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