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February 11, 2020
20 recorded votes, 3 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: Regular Session - January 14, 2020 Executive Session - January 14, 2020 Executive Session - January 28, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 14, 2020 Executive Session - January 14, 2020 Executive Session - January 28, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
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: Regular Session - January 14, 2020 Executive Session - January 14, 2020 Executive Session - January 28, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS.” (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 # 67 $ 396,849.57 Vendor Warrant # 68 $ 52,584.19 Withholding Warrant # 69 $ 143,492.69 Ambulance Commitment for $ 45,010.56 from 1/27/20 - 2/2/20 Ambulance Re-Commitment for $ 1,205.00 Dated 2/4/20 AFFIRMED BILLS
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 67 $ 396,849.57 Vendor Warrant # 68 $ 52,584.19 Withholding Warrant # 69 $ 143,492.69 Ambulance Commitment for $ 45,010.56 from 1/27/20 - 2/2/20 Ambulance Re-Commitment for $ 1,205.00 Dated 2/4/20 AFFIRMED BILLS.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/January) ……………………. $ 1,947.00 South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc. (legal/January) ……. $ 3,250.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/January) ……………………. $ 1,947.00 South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc. (legal/January) ……. $ 3,250.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant # 70 $ 369,070.34 Vendor Warrant # 71 $ 455,246.54 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant # 70 $ 369,070.34 Vendor Warrant # 71 $ 455,246.54 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Steven Waterman (settlement) …………………........................ $ 12,000.00 RELX Inc. (MA law books) …………………………………… $ 70.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Steven Waterman (settlement) …………………........................ $ 12,000.00 RELX Inc. (MA law books) …………………………………… $ 70.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatement Request for FY2020 - Bill #345
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 Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement request based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Aircraft Accident Reimbursement
Approve the transfers from the Insurance Recovery Account to Fire Wages and Fire Vehicle Maintenance Accounts
To approve the transfers from the Insurance Recovery Account to Fire Wages and Fire Vehicle Maintenance Accounts.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the transfers from the Insurance Recovery Account to Fire Wages and Fire Vehicle Maintenance Accounts..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Bond Release
Release the $10,000 bond issued by Washington International Insurance Company in connection with Permit #2019-01 for a 2' x 3' x 205' road cut to install conduit to replace direct buried cable...
To release the $10,000 bond issued by Washington International Insurance Company in connection with Permit #2019-01 for a 2' x 3' x 205' road cut to install conduit to replace direct buried cable from 47 to 48 Indian Path Road.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to release the $10,000 bond issued by Washington International Insurance Company in connection with Permit #2019-01 for a 2' x 3' x 205' road cut to install conduit to replace direct buried cable from 47 to 48 Indian Path Road..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Cover of the 2019 Town Report
Have the picture of Pope's Tavern that was sketched by Beryl Foster on the cover of the Town Report
To have the picture of Pope's Tavern that was sketched by Beryl Foster on the cover of the Town Report.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have the picture of Pope's Tavern that was sketched by Beryl Foster on the cover of the Town Report..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Family Medical Leave - Pamela McSherry
Grant Pamela McSherry's request for Family Medical Leave beginning March 5, 2020
To grant Pamela McSherry's request for Family Medical Leave beginning March 5, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to grant Pamela McSherry's request for Family Medical Leave beginning March 5, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Video Surveillance Registry
Establish a Video Surveillance Registry
To establish a Video Surveillance Registry.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to establish a Video Surveillance Registry..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
School Building Project
Sign the amendment to the funding agreement for the school building project
To sign the amendment to the funding agreement for the school building project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to sign the amendment to the funding agreement for the school building project..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
George Latini - In Season Restaurant - Alter Premises
Approve the application from In Season Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lakeside Villa - George Latini, Manager to alter the premises at 550 Monponsett Street to increase the square footage of the building...
To approve the application from In Season Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lakeside Villa - George Latini, Manager to alter the premises at 550 Monponsett Street to increase the square footage of the building from 13,479 (approx.) square feet to 19,000 (approx..) square feet.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the application from In Season Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lakeside Villa - George Latini, Manager to alter the premises at 550 Monponsett Street to increase the square footage of the building from 13,479 (approx.) square feet to 19,000 (approx..) square feet..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Proposed Disclosure - Robert Piccirilli - Paradise Properties
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the disclosure form on behalf of the Board
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the disclosure form on behalf of the Board:
Yes: Andrews, GarronAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron to sign the disclosure form on behalf of the Board: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Abstained Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Scheduled Appointment
Approve the request to build a Little Free Library and place it at the northwest corner of the parking lot adjacent to the Vaughan Athletic Fields and the Halifax Police Station
To approve the request to build a Little Free Library and place it at the northwest corner of the parking lot adjacent to the Vaughan Athletic Fields and the Halifax Police Station.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the request to build a Little Free Library and place it at the northwest corner of the parking lot adjacent to the Vaughan Athletic Fields and the Halifax Police Station..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Building & Facility Needs Committee
Established the Building & Facility Needs Committee comprised of the following members all with open terms
To established the Building & Facility Needs Committee comprised of the following members all with open terms: Joao Chaves Police Chief Jean Gallant Library Director Susan Lawless COA Director Holly Merry Principal Assessor Sandra Nolan Town Accountant Jason Viveiros Fire Chief M&SBC member Finance Committee member
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously established the Building & Facility Needs Committee comprised of the following members all with open terms: Joao Chaves Police Chief Jean Gallant Library Director Susan Lawless COA Director Holly Merry Principal Assessor Sandra Nolan Town Accountant Jason Viveiros Fire Chief M&SBC member Finance Committee member.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
John Peck - Earth Removal
Waive #10 and (b) listed above
To waive #10 and (b) listed above.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to waive #10 and (b) listed above..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Alexander Mazin - Bud's Good - Host Community Agreement
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Bud's Goods & Provisions Corp. with #12 in the agreement to include Wood Street, River Street, Pratt Street and Thompson Street...
To approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Bud's Goods & Provisions Corp. with #12 in the agreement to include Wood Street, River Street, Pratt Street and Thompson Street from the Middleborough/Halifax town line to the intersection of Thomson Street to Pratt Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Bud's Goods & Provisions Corp. with #12 in the agreement to include Wood Street, River Street, Pratt Street and Thompson Street from the Middleborough/Halifax town line to the intersection of Thomson Street to Pratt Street..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:10 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 9:10 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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