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July 14, 2020
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 14, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, July 14, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 2, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 2, 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 Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 2, 2020.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #118 $ 187,751.69 Payroll Warrant #119 $ 180,308.26 School Warrant #120 $ 265,077.03 Vendor Warrant #121 $ 42,100.85 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,464,022.77 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 85,529.30 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 25,380.86 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 90,091.03 Ambulance Commitment for $ 35,541.72 from 6/15/20 - 6/21/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 35,329.39 from 6/22/20 - 6/28/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 26,746.42 from 6/29/20 - 7/5/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #118 $ 187,751.69 Payroll Warrant #119 $ 180,308.26 School Warrant #120 $ 265,077.03 Vendor Warrant #121 $ 42,100.85 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,464,022.77 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 85,529.30 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 25,380.86 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 90,091.03 Ambulance Commitment for $ 35,541.72 from 6/15/20 - 6/21/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 35,329.39 from 6/22/20 - 6/28/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 26,746.42 from 6/29/20 - 7/5/20.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills
To affirm 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 affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Michael Gilman, Esquire (legal/June) …………………………... $ 286.00 Town of Halifax (reimburse petty cash) ………………………… $ 8.70 Charles Seelig (mileage 8/8/19-3/6/20) …………………………. $ 354.53 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law subscription) ………………... $ 70.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: Michael Gilman, Esquire (legal/June) …………………………... $ 286.00 Town of Halifax (reimburse petty cash) ………………………… $ 8.70 Charles Seelig (mileage 8/8/19-3/6/20) …………………………. $ 354.53 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law subscription) ………………... $ 70.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant #5 $ 1,280,695.86 School Warrant # 122 $ 82,769.35 Mobile Home Park fee #7 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant #5 $ 1,280,695.86 School Warrant # 122 $ 82,769.35 Mobile Home Park fee #7 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (annual policy) ………. $ 213,026.00 Regional Old Colony Comm. Center (dispatching services) .…. $ 150,000.00 Express Newspapers (ad/RFP/land) …………………................ $ 65.00 MA Municipal Human Resources (annual dues FY21) ……….. $ 225.00 MMMA (annual dues FY21) ….................................................. $ 166.50 CNA Surety Direct Bill(bond/L. McCarthy) ………………….. $ 600.00 Chubb & Son (special risk accident insurance policy) ………... $ 32,374.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (annual policy) ………. $ 213,026.00 Regional Old Colony Comm. Center (dispatching services) .…. $ 150,000.00 Express Newspapers (ad/RFP/land) …………………................ $ 65.00 MA Municipal Human Resources (annual dues FY21) ……….. $ 225.00 MMMA (annual dues FY21) ….................................................. $ 166.50 CNA Surety Direct Bill(bond/L. McCarthy) ………………….. $ 600.00 Chubb & Son (special risk accident insurance policy) ………... $ 32,374.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Road Opening - 13 Dwight Street
Approve Permit #2020-12 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut trench to abandon gas service at the main for the above location
To approve Permit #2020-12 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut trench to abandon gas service at the main for the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2020-12 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut trench to abandon gas service at the main for the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Road Opening - 330 Plymouth Street
Approve Permit #2020-11 issued to East Coast Landscaping & Construction, Inc. for a 4'0" x 40'0" road cut to install new water service at the above location
To approve Permit #2020-11 issued to East Coast Landscaping & Construction, Inc. for a 4'0" x 40'0" road cut to install new water service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2020-11 issued to East Coast Landscaping & Construction, Inc. for a 4'0" x 40'0" road cut to install new water service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Reappointment - Tree Warden
Reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Tree Warden, term to expire June 30, 2023
To reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Tree Warden, term to expire June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron an seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously reappointed R. Steven Hayward as Tree Warden, term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Line Item Transfer
Approve the following line item transfer
To approve the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages Communications $ 3,000.00 #01-210-5115 #01-219-5230
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron an seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages Communications $ 3,000.00 #01-210-5115 #01-219-5230.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Rescind Judy Rakutis' Appointment to OCES
Rescind its vote on May 26th to appoint Judy Rakutis as the Old Colony Elder Services Alternate
To rescind its vote on May 26th to appoint Judy Rakutis as the Old Colony Elder Services Alternate.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron an seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously rescinded its vote on May 26th to appoint Judy Rakutis as the Old Colony Elder Services Alternate..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Bud's Goods - Public Forum
Have Seelig send a letter to the Cannabis Control Commission stating the Board cannot make a zoning determination due to the lack of information
To have Seelig send a letter to the Cannabis Control Commission stating the Board cannot make a zoning determination due to the lack of information.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig send a letter to the Cannabis Control Commission stating the Board cannot make a zoning determination due to the lack of information..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm Line Item Transfers
Affirm the following line item transfers
To affirm the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages Police Expense $ 6,500.00 #01-210-5115 #01-217-5420 Trash Collection Disposal Recycling Center Expenses $ 3,000.00 #66-435 #66-433 Snow & Ice Streetlights $ 5,000.00 #01-423-5850 01-424-5210
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron an seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages Police Expense $ 6,500.00 #01-210-5115 #01-217-5420 Trash Collection Disposal Recycling Center Expenses $ 3,000.00 #66-435 #66-433 Snow & Ice Streetlights $ 5,000.00 #01-423-5850 01-424-5210.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Cemetery Fees
Authorize the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of purchasing Pillars and Boulders, such expenditure is not to exceed $4,000
To authorize the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of purchasing Pillars and Boulders, such expenditure is not to exceed $4,000.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the board unanimously authorized the expenditure of Lots & Graves funds for the purpose of purchasing Pillars and Boulders, such expenditure is not to exceed $4,000..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Fire Dept PT Wages Fire Vehicle & Equip. Maintenance $ 2,500.00 #01-220-5120 #01-225-5243 Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 1,702.69 #01-423-5850 01-419-5245 Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 6,022.31 #01-423-5850 01-419-5245 Trash Collection Center Expenses $ 3,000.00 #44-435 #44-433 Snow & Ice Streetlights $ 5,000.00 #01-423-5850 #01-424-5210
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron an seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Fire Dept PT Wages Fire Vehicle & Equip. Maintenance $ 2,500.00 #01-220-5120 #01-225-5243 Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 1,702.69 #01-423-5850 01-419-5245 Snow & Ice Stormwater $ 6,022.31 #01-423-5850 01-419-5245 Trash Collection Center Expenses $ 3,000.00 #44-435 #44-433 Snow & Ice Streetlights $ 5,000.00 #01-423-5850 #01-424-5210.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for June 2020 in the amount of $94,146.04
To approve ambulance abatements for June 2020 in the amount of $94,146.04.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for June 2020 in the amount of $94,146.04..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
South Shore Family Network - Story Walk - Millennium Trail
Approve having a Story Walk along the Millennium Trail hosted by South Shore Family Network and Holmes Public Library
To approve having a Story Walk along the Millennium Trail hosted by South Shore Family Network and Holmes Public Library.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved having a Story Walk along the Millennium Trail hosted by South Shore Family Network and Holmes Public Library..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Cemetery Fee Increase
Approve the fee schedule presented by the Cemetery Superintendent for the Cemetery Department, effective July 15, 2020
To approve the fee schedule presented by the Cemetery Superintendent for the Cemetery Department, effective July 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the fee schedule presented by the Cemetery Superintendent for the Cemetery Department, effective July 15, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
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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