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March 24, 2020
17 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
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 28, 2020 Regular Session - February 28, 2020 Regular Session - March 10, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 28, 2020 Regular Session - February 28, 2020 Regular Session - March 10, 2020
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 28, 2020 Regular Session - February 28, 2020 Regular Session - March 10, 2020.” (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 # 81 $ 370,909.63 Vendor Warrant # 82 $ 215,890.75 Withholding Warrant # 83 $ 133,229.85 Ambulance Commitment for $ 42,108.46 from 2/24/20 - 3/1/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 28,206.99 from 3/2/20 - 3/8/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 81 $ 370,909.63 Vendor Warrant # 82 $ 215,890.75 Withholding Warrant # 83 $ 133,229.85 Ambulance Commitment for $ 42,108.46 from 2/24/20 - 3/1/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 28,206.99 from 3/2/20 - 3/8/20.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill: Charlie Seelig (Zoom video software) …....................................... $ 318.54
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 affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill: Charlie Seelig (Zoom video software) …....................................... $ 318.54.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 84 $ 94,272.62 Ambulance Commitment for $ 38,171.42 from 3/9/20 - 3/15/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 84 $ 94,272.62 Ambulance Commitment for $ 38,171.42 from 3/9/20 - 3/15/20.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,013.25 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. Cole) ……………………….. $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/P. Adduci) …………………….. $ 1,362.50 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/19) …………........ $ 7,500.00
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) …………………............. $ 1,013.25 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. Cole) ……………………….. $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/P. Adduci) …………………….. $ 1,362.50 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit yr. end 6/30/19) …………........ $ 7,500.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for February 2020 in the amount of $67,453.56
To approve ambulance abatements for February 2020 in the amount of $67,453.56.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for February 2020 in the amount of $67,453.56..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
John Peck - Continuation of Earth Removal permit
Continue the Earth Removal hearing to April 14th at 7:45 p.m
To continue the Earth Removal hearing to April 14th at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the Earth Removal hearing to April 14th at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
General Mail / Discussions
Send the officers letters praising them for their work
To send the officers letters praising them for their work.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send the officers letters praising them for their work..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Date for Annual Comcast Hearing
Hold the annual Comcast hearing on April 28, 2020
To hold the annual Comcast hearing on April 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to hold the annual Comcast hearing on April 28, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Building & Facilities Needs Committee Update
Appoint Gordon C. Andrews to the Building & Facilities Needs Committee
To appoint Gordon C. Andrews to the Building & Facilities Needs Committee.
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 Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board appointed Gordon C. Andrews to the Building & Facilities Needs Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Town Meeting Postponement
Hold the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Halifax Elementary School
To hold the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to hold the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Cancel the Special Town Meeting schedule for May 11th and call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, June 15th at 8:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room and extend the deadline for submission of...
To cancel the Special Town Meeting schedule for May 11th and call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, June 15th at 8:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room and extend the deadline for submission of Articles to April 28th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to cancel the Special Town Meeting schedule for May 11th and call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, June 15th at 8:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room and extend the deadline for submission of Articles to April 28th..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Town Election Postponement
Postpone the Annual Town Election from Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Gym to Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Gym
To postpone the Annual Town Election from Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Gym to Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Gym.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to postpone the Annual Town Election from Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Gym to Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Gym..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Sergeants & Patrol Officers Contracts - Change in Sick Leave
Amend the contracts with the patrol officers and sergeants so that hours worked within 24 hours of the end of sick leave do not count towards overtime
To amend the contracts with the patrol officers and sergeants so that hours worked within 24 hours of the end of sick leave do not count towards overtime. Andrews v. Halifax - Appeal #1
The minutes call the vote unanimous but note that Gordon C. Andrews abstained from or stepped aside on part of it (see the quoted text).
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to amend the contracts with the patrol officers and sergeants so that hours worked within 24 hours of the end of sick leave do not count towards overtime. Andrews v. Halifax - Appeal #1 Andrews abstained from this discussion.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Andrews v. Halifax - Appeal #2
Ask Attorney Kwesell to represent the ZBA/Town on this matter and deny the request by the Planning Board to consult with Attorney Mayo on appealing the ZBA decision on Amanda's Estates including...
To ask Attorney Kwesell to represent the ZBA/Town on this matter and deny the request by the Planning Board to consult with Attorney Mayo on appealing the ZBA decision on Amanda's Estates including as to whether the Planning Board has standing and whether Halifax Chapter 167-22 is grounds for an appeal:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to ask Attorney Kwesell to represent the ZBA/Town on this matter and deny the request by the Planning Board to consult with Attorney Mayo on appealing the ZBA decision on Amanda's Estates including as to whether the Planning Board has standing and whether Halifax Chapter 167-22 is grounds for an appeal: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Miia Quote for FY2021
Accept the FY2021 quote from Miia with the stipulation that they keep looking into it and have Seelig sign the agreement
To accept the FY2021 quote from Miia with the stipulation that they keep looking into it and have Seelig sign the agreement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to accept the FY2021 quote from Miia with the stipulation that they keep looking into it and have Seelig sign the agreement..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:32 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 8:32 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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