MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 9, 2020
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias
Absent: Gordon C. Andrews
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 9, 2020
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
From the minutes
“moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, June 9, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant #106 $ 139,640.31 Vendor Warrant #107 $ 101,508.14 Ambulance Commitment for $ 59,602.55 from 5/18/20 - 5/24/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 5,799.61 from 5/25/20 - 5/31/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant #106 $ 139,640.31 Vendor Warrant #107 $ 101,508.14 Ambulance Commitment for $ 59,602.55 from 5/18/20 - 5/24/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 5,799.61 from 5/25/20 - 5/31/20.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Bill
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/May) …................................. $ 671.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/May) …................................. $ 671.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #108 $ 401,917.64 School Warrant #109 $ 294,699.23 Vendor Warrant #110 $ 69,512.93 Vendor Warrant #111 $ 129,372.75 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #108 $ 401,917.64 School Warrant #109 $ 294,699.23 Vendor Warrant #110 $ 69,512.93 Vendor Warrant #111 $ 129,372.75 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/2020 warrant)…............. $ 3,046.40 RELX Inc. (law books)…………………………………………. $ 70.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (contract/FY2020)… $ 3,500.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo, P.C. (legal/May)…………………. $ 2,043.75 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/May)…………………………... $ 600.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/2020 warrant)…............. $ 3,046.40 RELX Inc. (law books)…………………………………………. $ 70.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (contract/FY2020)… $ 3,500.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo, P.C. (legal/May)…………………. $ 2,043.75 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/May)…………………………... $ 600.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Dissolve COA Director Search Committee
Dissolve the COA Director Search Committee
To dissolve the COA Director Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to dissolve the COA Director Search Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Beach Stickers for Non-Resident Taxpayers & Non-Residents
Enact a placard system for beach stickers for non-resident taxpayers with a fee of $25.00
To enact a placard system for beach stickers for non-resident taxpayers with a fee of $25.00.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to enact a placard system for beach stickers for non-resident taxpayers with a fee of $25.00..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Aldana Road Parcels
Sign the deed for the purchase of Parcel A and Parcel B on a plan entitled "Plan of Land on Aldana Road in Halifax, Massachusetts"
To sign the deed for the purchase of Parcel A and Parcel B on a plan entitled "Plan of Land on Aldana Road in Halifax, Massachusetts".
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the deed for the purchase of Parcel A and Parcel B on a plan entitled "Plan of Land on Aldana Road in Halifax, Massachusetts"..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
William McAvoy - Reappointment to the Finance Committee
Have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, vote on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to re-appoint William McAvoy to the Finance Committee
To have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, vote on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to re-appoint William McAvoy to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, vote on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to re-appoint William McAvoy to the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
111F - FF/Paramedic Paul Gallagher
Place FF/Paramedic Paul Gallagher on 111F status from June 2, 2020 to June 5, 2020
To place FF/Paramedic Paul Gallagher on 111F status from June 2, 2020 to June 5, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board unanimously voted to place FF/Paramedic Paul Gallagher on 111F status from June 2, 2020 to June 5, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Policy #2 - work from home/return to work
Require that all Town Hall employees return to the work as of Monday, June 22, 2020
To require that all Town Hall employees return to the work as of Monday, June 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to require that all Town Hall employees return to the work as of Monday, June 22, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Policy #6 - days before re-opening Town Hall
That a certified doctor's note is required stating why the individual could not come back to work
To that a certified doctor's note is required stating why the individual could not come back to work.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that a certified doctor's note is required stating why the individual could not come back to work..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Mudfest & Fieldstone Farms
Approve the 1/12 budget as outlined including the amendment from the police department
To approve the 1/12 budget as outlined including the amendment from the police department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the 1/12 budget as outlined including the amendment from the police department..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Highway Vacation Carryover
Approve Dave Swanson's request to carryover sixty-four (64) hours of vacation time from FY2020 to FY2021
To approve Dave Swanson's request to carryover sixty-four (64) hours of vacation time from FY2020 to FY2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve Dave Swanson's request to carryover sixty-four (64) hours of vacation time from FY2020 to FY2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Water Department - Non-Consecutive Bereavement Days
Approve David Hathaway's request for a waiver to split the required consecutive bereavement days
To approve David Hathaway's request for a waiver to split the required consecutive bereavement days.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve David Hathaway's request for a waiver to split the required consecutive bereavement days..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for May 2020 in the amount of $72,657.27
To approve ambulance abatements for May 2020 in the amount of $72,657.27.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for May 2020 in the amount of $72,657.27..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
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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