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June 23, 2020
29 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Reorganization after the June 2020 town election (delayed by COVID-19).
Present: Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 23, 2020
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
From the minutes
“moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, June 23, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Reappoint the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions
To reappoint the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions: Beautification Committee Nancy Botelho Jeanne Kling Amy Troup Building Inspector Assistant William Kelly Cable T.V. Advisory Committee John Shiavone Richard Wright Cert Director Thomas Schindler Conservation Commission Edward Lane Council on Aging Martha Smith Forest Fire Warden Jason Viveiros HEMA Director Jason Viveiros HEMA Deputy Director Joao Chaves Historian Susan Basile Historical Commission Paul Murray
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously reappointed the following individuals to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions: Beautification Committee Nancy Botelho Jeanne Kling Amy Troup Building Inspector Assistant William Kelly Cable T.V. Advisory Committee John Shiavone Richard Wright Cert Director Thomas Schindler Conservation Commission Edward Lane Council on Aging Martha Smith Forest Fire Warden Jason Viveiros HEMA Director Jason Viveiros HEMA Deputy Director Joao Chaves Historian Susan Basile Historical Commission Paul Murray.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Reorganization Of The Board Of Selectmen
Nominate Millias as Chair
To nominate Millias as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Millias as Chair..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Nominate Andrews as Vice Chair
To nominate Andrews as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Andrews as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Nominate Garron as Clerk
To nominate Garron as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Garron as Clerk..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Thank You Letters
Send Karlis Skulte and Ashley DiSesa letters thanking them for serving on the Planning Board
To send Karlis Skulte and Ashley DiSesa letters thanking them for serving on the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send Karlis Skulte and Ashley DiSesa letters thanking them for serving on the Planning Board..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
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 Regular Session - June 9, 2020.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 6, 2020 Regular Session - June 16, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 6, 2020 Regular Session - June 16, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
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 Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 6, 2020 Regular Session - June 16, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment for the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment for the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant #112 $ 703,593.10 Withholding Warrant #113 $ 202,245.70 Vendor Warrant #114 $ 121,763.55 Ambulance Commitment for $ 33,040.84 from 6/1/20 - 6/7/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 27,981.20 from 6/8/20 - 6/14/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment for the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant #112 $ 703,593.10 Withholding Warrant #113 $ 202,245.70 Vendor Warrant #114 $ 121,763.55 Ambulance Commitment for $ 33,040.84 from 6/1/20 - 6/7/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 27,981.20 from 6/8/20 - 6/14/20.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Bill
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: Plymouth County (purchase parcel A & B Aldana Rd.) …........... $75,000.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: Plymouth County (purchase parcel A & B Aldana Rd.) …........... $75,000.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #115 $ 245,526.44 Vendor Warrant #116 $ 138,993.46 School Warrant #117 $ 80,827.27
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #115 $ 245,526.44 Vendor Warrant #116 $ 138,993.46 School Warrant #117 $ 80,827.27.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
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 bills: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,716.59
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,716.59.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Road Cut - Corner of Pratt & River Street
Approve Permit #2020-09 issued to ATC Group Services for a 2' road cut to drill five (5) monitoring wells at the above location
To approve Permit #2020-09 issued to ATC Group Services for a 2' road cut to drill five (5) monitoring wells at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2020-09 issued to ATC Group Services for a 2' road cut to drill five (5) monitoring wells at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatement
Deny the abatement request for Bill #1197
To deny the abatement request for Bill #1197.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement request for Bill #1197..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
In Season Restaurant d/b/a Lakeside Villa
Approve George Latini request for expansion of premises to deck, gazebo, and two possible locations for tents at the In Season Restaurant d/b/a Lakeside Villa located at 550 Monponsett Street with...
To approve George Latini request for expansion of premises to deck, gazebo, and two possible locations for tents at the In Season Restaurant d/b/a Lakeside Villa located at 550 Monponsett Street with the stipulation that he checks with the Fire & Police Chiefs, Building Inspector and the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve George Latini request for expansion of premises to deck, gazebo, and two possible locations for tents at the In Season Restaurant d/b/a Lakeside Villa located at 550 Monponsett Street with the stipulation that he checks with the Fire & Police Chiefs, Building Inspector and the Board of Health..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Cemetery Superintendent Appointment
Appoint R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent, term to expire May 15, 2021
To appoint R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent, term to expire May 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to appoint R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent, term to expire May 15, 2021..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Vacation Carryover - Town Administrator
Allowed Charles Seelig to carryover an additional forty-eight (48) hours of vacation leave, not accrued during Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020)
To allowed Charles Seelig to carryover an additional forty-eight (48) hours of vacation leave, not accrued during Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously allowed Charles Seelig to carryover an additional forty-eight (48) hours of vacation leave, not accrued during Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020)..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Town Administrator Contract
Re-negotiate Charles Seelig's contract
To re-negotiate Charles Seelig's contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to re-negotiate Charles Seelig's contract..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Municipal and School Building Committee Staff Recognition
Issue a certificate of appreciation to Schindler and Elliott-Smith
To issue a certificate of appreciation to Schindler and Elliott-Smith.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appreciation to Schindler and Elliott-Smith..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Franklin Street - Revision of PILOT
Have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the revised PILOT agreement between Syncarpha Halifax, LLC and the Town of Halifax
To have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the revised PILOT agreement between Syncarpha Halifax, LLC and the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the revised PILOT agreement between Syncarpha Halifax, LLC and the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Special Needs Transportation Special Needs Tuition $ 12,000.00 #01-312-5325 #01-311-5324 Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 21,000.00 #01-423-5850 01-419-5245
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Special Needs Transportation Special Needs Tuition $ 12,000.00 #01-312-5325 #01-311-5324 Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 21,000.00 #01-423-5850 01-419-5245.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approve the following line item transfer
To approve the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Board of Health Expense Health Inspector $ 578.77 #01-512-5230 #01-543-5430
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Board of Health Expense Health Inspector $ 578.77 #01-512-5230 #01-543-5430.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Contract
Have the Chair, Thomas Millias sign the contracts with the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod for Fiscal Year 2021
To have the Chair, Thomas Millias sign the contracts with the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod for Fiscal Year 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Thomas Millias sign the contracts with the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod for Fiscal Year 2021..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Senior Tax Work-Off Program
Approve that the Senior Work-Off program income and asset guidelines for the elderly property tax exemption (Clause 41-C) will follow the limits set yearly by the State
To approve that the Senior Work-Off program income and asset guidelines for the elderly property tax exemption (Clause 41-C) will follow the limits set yearly by the State.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved that the Senior Work-Off program income and asset guidelines for the elderly property tax exemption (Clause 41-C) will follow the limits set yearly by the State..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Conservation Commission Request
Have Seelig look into the Employee Assistance Program
To have Seelig look into the Employee Assistance Program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig look into the Employee Assistance Program..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Assistant Town Accountant
Appoint Diane Mulready Phillips as the Assistant Town Accountant for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023
To appoint Diane Mulready Phillips as the Assistant Town Accountant for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Diane Mulready Phillips as the Assistant Town Accountant for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Cemetery Fee Increase
Table this to their next meeting
To table this to their next meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to table this to their next meeting..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, 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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