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April 14, 2020
30 recorded votes, 6 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, April 14, 2020
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, April 14, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 24, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 24, 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 - March 24, 2020.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve and hold the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve and hold the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - February 25, 2020 Executive Session (1st) - 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 and hold the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - February 25, 2020 Executive Session (1st) - March 10, 2020.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant: Payroll Warrant # 85 $ 363,358.06
To affirm payment of the following warrant: Payroll Warrant # 85 $ 363,358.06
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant: Payroll Warrant # 85 $ 363,358.06.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 86 $ 48,034.30 Withholding Warrant # 87 $ 133,309.78 Vendor Warrant # 88 $ 45,337.40 School Warrant # 89 $ 384,529.34 Ambulance Commitment for $ 43,047.21 from 3/23/20 - 3/29/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 53,215.80 from 3/30/20 - 4/5/20 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 86 $ 48,034.30 Withholding Warrant # 87 $ 133,309.78 Vendor Warrant # 88 $ 45,337.40 School Warrant # 89 $ 384,529.34 Ambulance Commitment for $ 43,047.21 from 3/23/20 - 3/29/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 53,215.80 from 3/30/20 - 4/5/20 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills: Halifax Fire Dept. (reim. wages & veh. maint./aircraft accid.) …. $ 7,164.17 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo, P.c. (legal/March) ………………... $ 3,456.25 Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/February) …………………... $ 1,540.00
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 Bills: Halifax Fire Dept. (reim. wages & veh. maint./aircraft accid.) …. $ 7,164.17 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo, P.c. (legal/March) ………………... $ 3,456.25 Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/February) …………………... $ 1,540.00.” (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 Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 90 $ 361,642.60 Vendor Warrant # 91 $ 209,402.96 Withholding Warrant # 92 $ 133,176.61
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 90 $ 361,642.60 Vendor Warrant # 91 $ 209,402.96 Withholding Warrant # 92 $ 133,176.61.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/B. Gaynor) ……………………. $ 100.00 RELX Inc. (law books) ………………………………………... $ 70.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/B. Gaynor) ……………………. $ 100.00 RELX Inc. (law books) ………………………………………... $ 70.00.” (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 Garron and seconded by Millias, 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: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 7 Ocean Avenue
Affirm approval of Permit #2020-02 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To affirm approval of Permit #2020-02 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Permit #2020-02 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 344 South Street
Approve Permit #2020-03 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location
To approve Permit #2020-03 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2020-03 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 40' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Cut - 383 Monponsett Street
Approve Permit #2020-04 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location
To approve Permit #2020-04 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2020-04 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Andrews stated that Land Planning had three recommendations
Issue an Earth Removal Permit to John Peck with the stipulation that should any trucks leave the property with material legal action will be taken
To issue an Earth Removal Permit to John Peck with the stipulation that should any trucks leave the property with material legal action will be taken.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to issue an Earth Removal Permit to John Peck with the stipulation that should any trucks leave the property with material legal action will be taken..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Approve the Live Entertainment Permit issued to Robert Bergstrom for his June 21st Mudfest Event with the caveat that the Board and Bergstrom review it on June 16th
To approve the Live Entertainment Permit issued to Robert Bergstrom for his June 21st Mudfest Event with the caveat that the Board and Bergstrom review it on June 16th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Live Entertainment Permit issued to Robert Bergstrom for his June 21st Mudfest Event with the caveat that the Board and Bergstrom review it on June 16th..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Vacation Carryover
Allowed Charles Seelig and Cathy Drinan to carryover up to one hundred and twenty (120) hours of vacation leave, not accrued during Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020)
To allowed Charles Seelig and Cathy Drinan to carryover up to one hundred and twenty (120) hours of vacation leave, not accrued during Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020).
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously allowed Charles Seelig and Cathy Drinan to carryover up to one hundred and twenty (120) hours of vacation leave, not accrued during Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020)..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Request - Flags on Town Hall Green
Grant David Walsh, on behalf of the VFW Post 6258, permission to put small field flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) to be displayed from May 16th to June 6th
To grant David Walsh, on behalf of the VFW Post 6258, permission to put small field flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) to be displayed from May 16th to June 6th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously granted David Walsh, on behalf of the VFW Post 6258, permission to put small field flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) to be displayed from May 16th to June 6th..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for March 2020 in the amount of $79,463.09
To approve ambulance abatements for March 2020 in the amount of $79,463.09.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for March 2020 in the amount of $79,463.09..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Flammable Storage Permits Fees
Waive late fees for Flammable Storage Permits for the period of time up until June 30th
To waive late fees for Flammable Storage Permits for the period of time up until June 30th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to waive late fees for Flammable Storage Permits for the period of time up until June 30th..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Contract
Continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
To continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Family Medical Leave
Grant Janet Barbati's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on March 2, 2020 and extending to March 12, 2020
To grant Janet Barbati's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on March 2, 2020 and extending to March 12, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to grant Janet Barbati's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on March 2, 2020 and extending to March 12, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Grant Keith Swanson's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on March 17, 2020 and extending to April 4, 2020
To grant Keith Swanson's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on March 17, 2020 and extending to April 4, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias the Board unanimously voted to grant Keith Swanson's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on March 17, 2020 and extending to April 4, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Animal Control Officer Reappointment
Reappoint Noreen Callahan as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2021
To reappoint Noreen Callahan as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Noreen Callahan as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
MA Association of Health Boards - Notice of Award
Affirm the Chair, Troy E. Garron, signing the $5,000 Grant awarded to the Board of Health for their work on COVID-19
To affirm the Chair, Troy E. Garron, signing the $5,000 Grant awarded to the Board of Health for their work on COVID-19.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed the Chair, Troy E. Garron, signing the $5,000 Grant awarded to the Board of Health for their work on COVID-19..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Highway Department Vacation Carryover
Allow five employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2020 to FY2021 as per their union contract
To allow five employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2020 to FY2021 as per their union contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow five employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2020 to FY2021 as per their union contract..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Solar Fields Special Legislation
Approve the draft and submit it to Town Meeting
To approve the draft and submit it to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to approve the draft and submit it to Town Meeting..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Floodplain Mapping Extension or Waiver of Date
Authorize Seelig to request an extension to FEMA
To authorize Seelig to request an extension to FEMA.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously authorized Seelig to request an extension to FEMA..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Pavement Management Services
Approve the contract
To approve the contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
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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