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April 28, 2020
12 recorded votes, 2 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 28, 2020
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, April 28, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 14, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 14, 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 - April 14, 2020.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 93 $ 8,528.23 Ambulance Commitment for $ 27,760.85 from 4/6/20 - 4/12/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,244.72 from 4/13/20 - 4/19/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 93 $ 8,528.23 Ambulance Commitment for $ 27,760.85 from 4/6/20 - 4/12/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,244.72 from 4/13/20 - 4/19/20.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 94 $ 368,444.85 Vendor Warrant # 95 $ 84,714.98 Withholding Warrant # 96 $ 124,191.87
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 94 $ 368,444.85 Vendor Warrant # 95 $ 84,714.98 Withholding Warrant # 96 $ 124,191.87.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Land Planning, Inc (site inspect. & report/earth rem./Peck) …... $ 900.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) …………………………. $ 1,140.47
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Land Planning, Inc (site inspect. & report/earth rem./Peck) …... $ 900.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) …………………………. $ 1,140.47.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Vacation Carryover request - Police Chief Chaves
Allow ten employees of the Police Department and one employee of the Fire Department to carryover vacation hours from FY2020 to FY2021 due to work on COVID-19
To allow ten employees of the Police Department and one employee of the Fire Department to carryover vacation hours from FY2020 to FY2021 due to work on COVID-19.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow ten employees of the Police Department and one employee of the Fire Department to carryover vacation hours from FY2020 to FY2021 due to work on COVID-19..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
BAN for Fire Suppression System
Approve the General Obligation Anticipation Notes for the Fire Suppression System in the amount of $1,833,000
To approve the General Obligation Anticipation Notes for the Fire Suppression System in the amount of $1,833,000.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the General Obligation Anticipation Notes for the Fire Suppression System in the amount of $1,833,000..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Children's Mental Health Week
Send a letter of proclamation declaring May 3 - 9 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
To send a letter of proclamation declaring May 3 - 9 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of proclamation declaring May 3 - 9 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Special legislation for Bert Gaynor - Special Police Officer
Send a thank you letter to Senator Brady and Representative LaNatra for their help and a congratulations letter to Bert Gaynor
To send a thank you letter to Senator Brady and Representative LaNatra for their help and a congratulations letter to Bert Gaynor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously vote to send a thank you letter to Senator Brady and Representative LaNatra for their help and a congratulations letter to Bert Gaynor..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Letter to Planning Board Concerning Amanda Estates
Send the letter to the Planning Board concerning Amanda Estates
To send the letter to the Planning Board concerning Amanda Estates:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to send the letter to the Planning Board concerning Amanda Estates: Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Yes Gordon C. Andrews Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Plymouth County/COVID-CARES Act Aid
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, send a letter to the County and A & F stating they would like the State to handle the allocation of the funds
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, send a letter to the County and A & F stating they would like the State to handle the allocation of the funds.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, send a letter to the County and A & F stating they would like the State to handle the allocation of the funds..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:30 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 9:30 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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