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March 10, 2020
15 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, March 10, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, March 10, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Precision Weather Forecasting Contract
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Precision Weather Forecasting contract in the amount of $1,295
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Precision Weather Forecasting contract in the amount of $1,295.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Precision Weather Forecasting contract in the amount of $1,295..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Complete Streets Contract
Authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Complete Streets Contract
To authorize the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Complete Streets Contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Troy E. Garron, to sign the Complete Streets Contract..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Committment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 76 $ 367,971.04 Vendor Warrant # 77 $ 38,333.67 School Warrant # 78 $ 327,101.59 Withholding Warrant # 79 $ 131,125.97 Mobile home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 76 $ 367,971.04 Vendor Warrant # 77 $ 38,333.67 School Warrant # 78 $ 327,101.59 Withholding Warrant # 79 $ 131,125.97 Mobile home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following warrant: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (tape, toner & post-it notes) ……………………... $ 139.24 Express Newspapers (ad/earth removal) …………………......... $ 42.00 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: W.B. Mason (tape, toner & post-it notes) ……………………... $ 139.24 Express Newspapers (ad/earth removal) …………………......... $ 42.00 RELX Inc. (MA law books) …………………………………… $ 70.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Continuation Revocation Hearing - Davis Automotive
Continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Davis Automotive to May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Harrison - Junk Car
That Mr. Harrison be sent a parking ticket for the last ten days and proceeding from there
To that Mr. Harrison be sent a parking ticket for the last ten days and proceeding from there.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that Mr. Harrison be sent a parking ticket for the last ten days and proceeding from there..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Pete's Auto Sales
Approve the name change of Pete's Auto Sales to Pete's Auto Sales LLC
To approve the name change of Pete's Auto Sales to Pete's Auto Sales LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the name change of Pete's Auto Sales to Pete's Auto Sales LLC..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment Permit - Teeka Lynne's Salon & Day Spa
Approve Permit #2020-01 to Teeka Isakson for live entertainment at Teeka Lynne's Salon & Day Spa Salon Serenity Day on Sunday, April 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2020-01 to Teeka Isakson for live entertainment at Teeka Lynne's Salon & Day Spa Salon Serenity Day on Sunday, April 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:
Yes: Andrews, MilliasAbstained: Garron
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to approve Permit #2020-01 to Teeka Isakson for live entertainment at Teeka Lynne's Salon & Day Spa Salon Serenity Day on Sunday, April 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Abstained Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Request for Recycling Bill to be Prorated
That they do not prorate the bill and that the resident pay the full amount of $50
To that they do not prorate the bill and that the resident pay the full amount of $50.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that they do not prorate the bill and that the resident pay the full amount of $50..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Traffic Light Lane Improvements
Have Seelig forward Mr. Wolsey's recommendations to Highway surveyor Hayward
To have Seelig forward Mr. Wolsey's recommendations to Highway surveyor Hayward.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig forward Mr. Wolsey's recommendations to Highway surveyor Hayward..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief and Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief and Fire Chief:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief and Fire Chief: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss litigation Andrews v
To enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss litigation Andrews v. Halifax:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss litigation Andrews v. Halifax: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the legal position of the Town..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 10:00 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call does not list Gordon C. Andrews, who was present.
From the minutes
“The Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m..”
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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