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January 28, 2020
19 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
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 28th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 28th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, January 28th..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 64 $ 385,264.34 Vendor Warrant # 65 $ 240,672.26 Withholding Warrant # 66 $ 139,972.10 Ambulance Commitment for $ 63,886.21 from 1/6/20 - 1/12/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 26,430.86 from 1/13/20 - 1/19/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 64 $ 385,264.34 Vendor Warrant # 65 $ 240,672.26 Withholding Warrant # 66 $ 139,972.10 Ambulance Commitment for $ 63,886.21 from 1/6/20 - 1/12/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 26,430.86 from 1/13/20 - 1/19/20.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 67 $ 141,353.16
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 67 $ 141,353.16.” (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)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,433.85 Express Newspapers (ad/In Season Rest./alter premises) ……... $ 42.00 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/19) …………........ $ 12,000.00
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) …………………............. $ 1,433.85 Express Newspapers (ad/In Season Rest./alter premises) ……... $ 42.00 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/19) …………........ $ 12,000.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Marline Amedee - 21 Jordan Road
Wait and not fill the Planning Board vacancy that night (joint vote with the Planning Board)
To garron motioned that they don't take a vote tonight and Millias seconded the motion. It asked if they were looking for a discussion and Millias said and/or vote? Troup thinks that would be really a detriment to everybody who stepped forward. Let's put someone on for a couple months as a trial period until the election for a trial period where they can find out if they like it or not and/or to run or not run in May because it is a lot or work, reading, upkeep and knowledge. She further said it would not be fair not to give them a chance to be on the PB when they have been asking since November and they have been dragging it out and the applicants have been here two or three times for this. It would be a big mistake for the town, to wait after having people who want to volunteer. With that being said Garron said it has not changed his position. Millias asked if they wanted to vote? Troup asked if everyone votes and Millias said yes and said anything that happens requires four people in the affirmative no matter what the motion is. Troup asked even in this motion now and
Yes: Garron, MilliasNo: AndrewsJoint vote with the Planning Board (counting everyone, 2 yes and 5 no), so the motion failed. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown. (Mark Millias and Gordon R. Andrews of the Planning Board are different people from Select Board members Thomas Millias and Gordon C. Andrews.)
From the minutes
“Garron motioned that they don't take a vote tonight and Millias seconded the motion. ... Millias asked if they wanted to vote? Troup asked if everyone votes and Millias said yes and said anything that happens requires four people in the affirmative no matter what the motion is. Troup asked even in this motion now and Millias yes. Gordon C. Andrews voted no Millias voted yes Garron voted yes Troup voted no Karlis Skulte voted no. Mark Millias voted no and said his no vote is to not wait. Gordon R. Andrews voted no.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Elect Ashley DiSesa to the Planning Board, term to expire May 16, 2020 (joint vote with the Planning Board)
To and the Planning Board voted as follows to elect Ashley DiSesa of 17 Riders Way to the Planning Board, term to expire May 16, 2020:
Yes: Andrews, GarronJoint vote with the Planning Board (counting everyone, 5 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The roll call does not list Thomas Millias, who was present.
From the minutes
“The Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board voted as follows to elect Ashley DiSesa of 17 Riders Way to the Planning Board, term to expire May 16, 2020: Board of Selectmen Troy Garron yes Gordon C. Andrews yes Planning Board Gordon R. Andrews yes Karlis Skulte yes Amy Troup yes.”
Reappointment - Taunton River Stewardship Council - William Hinkley
Reappoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council, term to expire January 23, 2022
To reappoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council, term to expire January 23, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously reappointed William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council, term to expire January 23, 2022..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Earth Removal - John Peck
Request a month delay for the hearing with the Clerk Magistrate regarding the above parties
To request a month delay for the hearing with the Clerk Magistrate regarding the above parties:
Yes: Garron, MilliasNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board voted as follows to request a month delay for the hearing with the Clerk Magistrate regarding the above parties: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - No.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatement Request for FY2020 - Bill #531
Deny the abatement request based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date
To deny the abatement request based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement request based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
HOPS 5K Race & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Grant permission to the Friends of HOPS to hold their 7th Annual Hops for HOPS 5K Race/Walk on Sunday, May 17, 2020
To grant permission to the Friends of HOPS to hold their 7th Annual Hops for HOPS 5K Race/Walk on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously granted permission to the Friends of HOPS to hold their 7th Annual Hops for HOPS 5K Race/Walk on Sunday, May 17, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Memorial Day
Establish a Memorial Day Committee, comprised of the following members
To establish a Memorial Day Committee, comprised of the following members: Wil Corey Veterans' Agent Steven Littlefield Assistant Veterans' Agent David Walsh VFW member two (2) Citizens at Large
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to establish a Memorial Day Committee, comprised of the following members: Wil Corey Veterans' Agent Steven Littlefield Assistant Veterans' Agent David Walsh VFW member two (2) Citizens at Large.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Solar Field Home Rule Legislation
Have Attorney draw up the petition for the Solar Field Home Rule Legislation
To have Attorney draw up the petition for the Solar Field Home Rule Legislation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Attorney draw up the petition for the Solar Field Home Rule Legislation..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Appointment to Cultural Council - Brian Kling
Appoint Brian Kling to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire January 28, 2023
To appoint Brian Kling to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire January 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Brian Kling to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire January 28, 2023..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Police Department Traffic Enforcement Grant
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Traffic Enforcement Grant
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Traffic Enforcement Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Traffic Enforcement Grant..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Census Bureau - Boundary Validation
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the 2020 Initial Boundary Validation Program form
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the 2020 Initial Boundary Validation Program form.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the 2020 Initial Boundary Validation Program form..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. with Police Chief Chaves to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers, Sergeants and Silver Lake
To enter into Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. with Police Chief Chaves to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers, Sergeants and Silver Lake:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. with Police Chief Chaves to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers, Sergeants and Silver Lake: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 10:30 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 10:30 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 10:30 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
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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