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July 28, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 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 28, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, July 28, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 18, 2020 Regular Session - June 23, 2020 Regular Session - July 9, 2020 Regular Session - July 14, 2020 Regular Session - July 16, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 18, 2020 Regular Session - June 23, 2020 Regular Session - July 9, 2020 Regular Session - July 14, 2020 Regular Session - July 16, 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 - May 18, 2020 Regular Session - June 23, 2020 Regular Session - July 9, 2020 Regular Session - July 14, 2020 Regular Session - July 16, 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: Payroll Warrant #6 $ 219,956.60 Vendor Warrant #7 $ 621,908.73 Withholding Warrant #8 $ 75,815.34 Ambulance Commitment for $ 41,098.42 from 7/6/20 - 7/12/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 26,836.33 from 7/13/20 - 7/19/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant #6 $ 219,956.60 Vendor Warrant #7 $ 621,908.73 Withholding Warrant #8 $ 75,815.34 Ambulance Commitment for $ 41,098.42 from 7/6/20 - 7/12/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 26,836.33 from 7/13/20 - 7/19/20.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant #9 $ 43,616.03
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant #9 $ 43,616.03.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: MMA (FY21 membership) ………………………….................... $ 1,059.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) …………………………... $ 1,326.28
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: MMA (FY21 membership) ………………………….................... $ 1,059.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) …………………………... $ 1,326.28.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Beautification Resignation - Nancy Botelho
Accept, with regret, Nancy Botelho's resignation from the Beautification Committee, effective immediately
To accept, with regret, Nancy Botelho's resignation from the Beautification Committee, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously accepted, with regret, Nancy Botelho's resignation from the Beautification Committee, effective immediately..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Justin & Jeanne Donahue - Extension of Trailer Permit
Approve an extension of Building Permit #20-161 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 87 Plymouth Street
To approve an extension of Building Permit #20-161 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 87 Plymouth Street. This extension expires on February 16, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve an extension of Building Permit #20-161 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 87 Plymouth Street. This extension expires on February 16, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Lingan Street Beach No Parking Signs
Place a sign at the Lingan Street beach stating no parking - only for resident with stickers "violators will be fined" and no parking signs from 4th to 5th Avenue on Lingan Street
To place a sign at the Lingan Street beach stating no parking - only for resident with stickers "violators will be fined" and no parking signs from 4th to 5th Avenue on Lingan Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to place a sign at the Lingan Street beach stating no parking - only for resident with stickers "violators will be fined" and no parking signs from 4th to 5th Avenue on Lingan Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Family Medical Leave
Grant Robert Feldman's request for Family Medical Leave beginning August 18, 2020 and extending to September 1, 2020
To grant Robert Feldman's request for Family Medical Leave beginning August 18, 2020 and extending to September 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to grant Robert Feldman's request for Family Medical Leave beginning August 18, 2020 and extending to September 1, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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 9:00 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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