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May 26, 2020
17 recorded votes, 1 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, May 26, 2020
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, May 26, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 8, 2020 Regular Session - May 12, 2020 Executive Session - May 12, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 8, 2020 Regular Session - May 12, 2020 Executive Session - May 12, 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 - May 8, 2020 Regular Session - May 12, 2020 Executive Session - May 12, 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 #103 $ 187,977.87 Ambulance Commitment for $ 28,728.39 from 5/4/20 - 5/10/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 14,941.20 from 5/11/20 - 5/17/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor warrant #103 $ 187,977.87 Ambulance Commitment for $ 28,728.39 from 5/4/20 - 5/10/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 14,941.20 from 5/11/20 - 5/17/20.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #104 $ 382,642.57 Vendor Warrant #105 $ 1,953,584.81
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #104 $ 382,642.57 Vendor Warrant #105 $ 1,953,584.81.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/2019 Town Report) …... $ 3,313.60
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/2019 Town Report) …... $ 3,313.60.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Cranberry Drive Sidewalk
Table this until such time they talk with the Highway Surveyor to see what his plans are
To table this until such time they talk with the Highway Surveyor to see what his plans are.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted table this until such time they talk with the Highway Surveyor to see what his plans are..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Table this discussion until such time they have a better position on it
To table this discussion until such time they have a better position on it.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to table this discussion until such time they have a better position on it..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Aldana Road Properties
Not to send a letter of support for Fish and Game's request for federal funding for Fish and Game's programs
To not to send a letter of support for Fish and Game's request for federal funding for Fish and Game's programs.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted not to send a letter of support for Fish and Game's request for federal funding for Fish and Game's programs..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Departments will need to know that the amount recommended by the Finance
That Department Heads must submit their 1/12 budgets by June 4th
To that Department Heads must submit their 1/12 budgets by June 4th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that Department Heads must submit their 1/12 budgets by June 4th..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Vacation Carryover Request - Thomas Schindler
Allow Thomas Schindler of the Building maintenance Department to carryover 12.5 hours vacation leave from FY2020 to FY2021
To allow Thomas Schindler of the Building maintenance Department to carryover 12.5 hours vacation leave from FY2020 to FY2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Thomas Schindler of the Building maintenance Department to carryover 12.5 hours vacation leave from FY2020 to FY2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Appointments - Old Colony Elder Services Representative & Alternate
Appoint Susan Lawless as the Representative and Judy Rakutis as the Alternate, for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Services, both terms to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Susan Lawless as the Representative and Judy Rakutis as the Alternate, for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Services, both terms to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Susan Lawless as the Representative and Judy Rakutis as the Alternate, for the Town of Halifax to the Old Colony Elder Services, both terms to expire June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Marijuana - Bud's Goods
Have Bud's Goods placed on the agenda for June 9th
To have Bud's Goods placed on the agenda for June 9th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have Bud's Goods placed on the agenda for June 9th..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Reappointments - Plymouth County Advisory Board
Appoint Troy Garron as the Representative and Thomas Millias as the Alternate on the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
To appoint Troy Garron as the Representative and Thomas Millias as the Alternate on the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Troy Garron as the Representative and Thomas Millias as the Alternate on the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Boy Scout Bottle Drive
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts for use of the Town Green on Saturday, July 11th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive, providing that you will be able...
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts for use of the Town Green on Saturday, July 11th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive, providing that you will be able to hold this event during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts for use of the Town Green on Saturday, July 11th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive, providing that you will be able to hold this event during the COVID-19 pandemic..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting with Planning Board
Attend the planning board meting on June 4th
To attend the planning board meting on June 4th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to attend the planning board meting on June 4th..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Covid
That starting with the pay period beginning June 7, 2020 people will be paid for the number of hours they work and if there is no work or a reduced work schedule for them they can supplement the...
To that starting with the pay period beginning June 7, 2020 people will be paid for the number of hours they work and if there is no work or a reduced work schedule for them they can supplement the hours by using sick, vacation or personal leave. If not working at all they can do the same thing and if no sick, vacation or personal leave is available to an employee and the work is not there to meet their regular scheduled hours then they will not get paid.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that starting with the pay period beginning June 7, 2020 people will be paid for the number of hours they work and if there is no work or a reduced work schedule for them they can supplement the hours by using sick, vacation or personal leave. If not working at all they can do the same thing and if no sick, vacation or personal leave is available to an employee and the work is not there to meet their regular scheduled hours then they will not get paid..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:26 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 9:26 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, 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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