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September 8, 2020
14 recorded votes, 4 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, September 8, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 8, 2020
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, September 8, 2020.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 6, 2020 Regular Session - August31, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 6, 2020 Regular Session - August31, 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 - August 6, 2020 Regular Session - August31, 2020.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #414, #415, #416, #419 & #429 in payroll warrant #19: Payroll Warrant # 19 $ 221,009.92 Vendor...
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #414, #415, #416, #419 & #429 in payroll warrant #19: Payroll Warrant # 19 $ 221,009.92 Vendor Warrant # 20 $ 53,140.66 Withholding Warrant # 21 $ 75,681.98 Ambulance Commitment for $ 82,456.27 from 8/17/20 - 8/23/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #414, #415, #416, #419 & #429 in payroll warrant #19: Payroll Warrant # 19 $ 221,009.92 Vendor Warrant # 20 $ 53,140.66 Withholding Warrant # 21 $ 75,681.98 Ambulance Commitment for $ 82,456.27 from 8/17/20 - 8/23/20.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill:
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 Bill: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 22 $ 33,302.18 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 2,826.55 from 8/24/20 - 8/30/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 22 $ 33,302.18 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 2,826.55 from 8/24/20 - 8/30/20.” (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 approve payment of the following Selectmen Bills: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (binder dividers) .………………………………… $ 21.12 RELX Inc. (MA law books) …………………………………… $ 70.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (binder dividers) .………………………………… $ 21.12 RELX Inc. (MA law books) …………………………………… $ 70.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Road Opening - 336 River Street
Approve Permit #2020-15 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location
To approve Permit #2020-15 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2020-15 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Library Board of Trustees - Appoint Kathy Shiavone
And the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees voted as follows to appoint Kathleen Shiavone of 798 Old Plymouth Street to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire at the next...
To and the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees voted as follows to appoint Kathleen Shiavone of 798 Old Plymouth Street to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire at the next election on May 15, 2021:
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 6 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board of Selectmen and the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees voted as follows to appoint Kathleen Shiavone of 798 Old Plymouth Street to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire at the next election on May 15, 2021: Board of Selectmen Thomas Millias yes Gordon C. Andrews yes Troy Garron yes Library Trustees Jean Gallant yes Patrick Michaels yes Diane Ruxton yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Police Department Civil Service List
Authorize the calling of a part time Permanent/Intermittent list from Civil Service, to fill three (3) openings
To authorize the calling of a part time Permanent/Intermittent list from Civil Service, to fill three (3) openings.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the calling of a part time Permanent/Intermittent list from Civil Service, to fill three (3) openings..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for August 2020 in the amount of $64,825.45
To approve ambulance abatements for August 2020 in the amount of $64,825.45.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for August 2020 in the amount of $64,825.45..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Board Recessed
Recess at 7:05 p.m
To recess at 7:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recess at 7:05 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, & all Unions at the Silver...
To enter into Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, & all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and 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 Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, & all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and 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: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:36 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 7:36 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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