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August 11, 2020
25 recorded votes, 3 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, August 11, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, August 11, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 7, 2020 Regular Session - July 2, 2020 Regular Session - July 30, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 7, 2020 Regular Session - July 2, 2020 Regular Session - July 30, 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 - April 7, 2020 Regular Session - July 2, 2020 Regular Session - July 30, 2020.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #10 $ 219,152.55 Vendor Warrant #11 $ 159,592.06 Withholding Warrant #12 $ 75,273.81 Ambulance Commitment for $ 39,365.53 from 7/27/20-8/2/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #10 $ 219,152.55 Vendor Warrant #11 $ 159,592.06 Withholding Warrant #12 $ 75,273.81 Ambulance Commitment for $ 39,365.53 from 7/27/20-8/2/20.” (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: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bill
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: Michael Gilman, Esquire (legal/July)……………………………. $ 1,760.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: Michael Gilman, Esquire (legal/July)……………………………. $ 1,760.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant #13 $ 261,015.69 Vendor Warrant #14 $ 101,287.50 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant #13 $ 261,015.69 Vendor Warrant #14 $ 101,287.50 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: RAIS (insurance policy/4 Upton St.) …………………………..... $ 573.04 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ………… $ 70.00 STAM (annual dues/FY21)……………………………………… $ 30.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: RAIS (insurance policy/4 Upton St.) …………………………..... $ 573.04 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ………… $ 70.00 STAM (annual dues/FY21)……………………………………… $ 30.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Appointments Election Workers
Appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the Town of Halifax, all terms to expire July 27, 2021: Democratic Election Workers Andrea Delaney Paul Delaney Cathleen Miller Amelia...
To appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the Town of Halifax, all terms to expire July 27, 2021: Democratic Election Workers Andrea Delaney Paul Delaney Cathleen Miller Amelia Mosley Lee Mulready Judith Wall Derek Bennett
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 Andrews and seconded by Garron, Board appointed the following individuals as Election Workers for the Town of Halifax, all terms to expire July 27, 2021: Democratic Election Workers Andrea Delaney Paul Delaney Cathleen Miller Amelia Mosley Lee Mulready Judith Wall Derek Bennett.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for July 2020 in the amount of $51,711.74
To approve ambulance abatements for July 2020 in the amount of $51,711.74.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for July 2020 in the amount of $51,711.74..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Michelle & Adrian Barclay - Appointment to Beautification Committee
Appoint Michelle Barclay, Adrian Barclay and Michelle Lofstrom to the Beautification Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Michelle Barclay, Adrian Barclay and Michelle Lofstrom to the Beautification Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Michelle Barclay, Adrian Barclay and Michelle Lofstrom to the Beautification Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Universal Town E-Mail Project
That the Town provide email addresses to all permanent and temporary employees and to all board and committee members
To that the Town provide email addresses to all permanent and temporary employees and to all board and committee members.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that the Town provide email addresses to all permanent and temporary employees and to all board and committee members..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Richie Green - Eagle Scout project - Signs at the Cemetery
Approve Richard Greene's Eagle Scout project which will be constructing two (2) 29"H x 41"W marquee signs and installing twenty-six (26) 2 ½ to 3 feet section signs at the cemetery
To approve Richard Greene's Eagle Scout project which will be constructing two (2) 29"H x 41"W marquee signs and installing twenty-six (26) 2 ½ to 3 feet section signs at the cemetery.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Richard Greene's Eagle Scout project which will be constructing two (2) 29"H x 41"W marquee signs and installing twenty-six (26) 2 ½ to 3 feet section signs at the cemetery..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Steve Hayward & Green Seal - Complete Streets Program
Adopt the Complete Streets Policy
To adopt the Complete Streets Policy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the Complete Streets Policy..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Patrick Maloney - Rodney's Kitchen - Common Victualler License
Approve a Common Victualler License issued to Rodney Moreina, Manager for Rodney's Kitchen on property located at 416 Plymouth Street
To approve a Common Victualler License issued to Rodney Moreina, Manager for Rodney's Kitchen on property located at 416 Plymouth Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, Board unanimously approved a Common Victualler License issued to Rodney Moreina, Manager for Rodney's Kitchen on property located at 416 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Town Meeting - AV-IT Proposal
Accept the proposal from East West Associates
To accept the proposal from East West Associates.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to accept the proposal from East West Associates..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Commendation for Police Officers
Send a letter to each of them commending them
To send a letter to each of them commending them.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to each of them commending them..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Library - Surplus Equipment
Declare the following items surplus: 1 telescope 1 square wooden table 1 round wooden table
To declare the following items surplus: 1 telescope 1 square wooden table 1 round wooden table
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously declared the following items surplus: 1 telescope 1 square wooden table 1 round wooden table.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Old Colony Planning Council Delegate
Appoint Amy Troup as the Town's Delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Amy Troup as the Town's Delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Amy Troup as the Town's Delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council, term to expire June 30, 2023.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Tuition Reimbursement - Police Officer Lyczynski
Approve the tuition cost in the amount of $18,975 for Officer Lyczynski to take classes at UMass
To approve the tuition cost in the amount of $18,975 for Officer Lyczynski to take classes at UMass.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the tuition cost in the amount of $18,975 for Officer Lyczynski to take classes at UMass..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approval of the 1/12 Budget for September
Approve the 1/12 budget for the month of September 2020
To approve the 1/12 budget for the month of September 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the 1/12 budget for the month of September 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Resignation - Robert Johnson - Elementary School Committee
Send Mr. Johnson a letter thanking him for serving on the School Committee
To send Mr. Johnson a letter thanking him for serving on the School Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send Mr. Johnson a letter thanking him for serving on the School Committee..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Extend the deadline for the submission of talent bank forms to September 8th to give more time for people to apply
To extend the deadline for the submission of talent bank forms to September 8th to give more time for people to apply.
From the minutes
“Moved Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to extend the deadline for the submission of talent bank forms to September 8th to give more time for people to apply..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Administrator & all...
To enter into Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Administrator & all unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District & Halifax Elementary School. as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Administrator & all unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District & Halifax Elementary School. as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:51 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:51 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:51 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:51 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, 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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