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October 13, 2020
20 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Thomas Millias arrived late (6:45 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, October 13, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Thomas Millias had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, October 13, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 11, 2020 Regular Session - September 3, 2020 Regular Session - September 8, 2020 Regular Session - September 10, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 11, 2020 Regular Session - September 3, 2020 Regular Session - September 8, 2020 Regular Session - September 10, 2020
Thomas Millias had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote. 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 11, 2020 Regular Session - September 3, 2020 Regular Session - September 8, 2020 Regular Session - September 10, 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 #28 $ 388,585.34 School Warrant #29 $ 45,844.49 Vendor Warrant #30 $ 64,443.65 Withholding Warrant #31 $ 143,378.64 Vendor Warrant #32 $ 53,210.86 School Warrant #33 $ 272,627.83 Ambulance Commitment for $ 45,338.83 from 9/14/20 - 9/20/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 32,259.09 from 9/21/20 - 9/27/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 44,093.31 from 9/28/20 - 10/4/20
Thomas Millias had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant #28 $ 388,585.34 School Warrant #29 $ 45,844.49 Vendor Warrant #30 $ 64,443.65 Withholding Warrant #31 $ 143,378.64 Vendor Warrant #32 $ 53,210.86 School Warrant #33 $ 272,627.83 Ambulance Commitment for $ 45,338.83 from 9/14/20 - 9/20/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 32,259.09 from 9/21/20 - 9/27/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 44,093.31 from 9/28/20 - 10/4/20.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #34 $ 387,335.09 Vendor Warrant #35 $ 1,305,639.31
Thomas Millias had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #34 $ 387,335.09 Vendor Warrant #35 $ 1,305,639.31.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/September) ……………….. $ 913.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10
Thomas Millias had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/September) ……………….. $ 913.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Thomas Connolly - Appointment to Finance Committee
Appoint Thomas Connolly to the Finance Committee
To moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously motioned to appoint Thomas Connolly to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously motioned to appoint Thomas Connolly to the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #430, #2346, #129, #2064 and #1731 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents
To abate Bill #430, #2346, #129, #2064 and #1731 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #430, #2346, #129, #2064 and #1731 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Abate Bill #258 based on the fact the house is vacant
To abate Bill #258 based on the fact the house is vacant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #258 based on the fact the house is vacant..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Carryover abatements that were received after the deadline to Thursday (10/15)
To carryover abatements that were received after the deadline to Thursday (10/15).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to carryover abatements that were received after the deadline to Thursday (10/15)..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle/Food Drive
Approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive
To approve a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved a request from the Halifax Boy Scouts to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Story Walk
Approve Library Director, Jean gallant's, request to use the trail behind the Halifax Museum for a Story Walk hosted by the Holmes Public Library
To approve Library Director, Jean gallant's, request to use the trail behind the Halifax Museum for a Story Walk hosted by the Holmes Public Library.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Library Director, Jean gallant's, request to use the trail behind the Halifax Museum for a Story Walk hosted by the Holmes Public Library..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 13 Dwight Street
Approve Permit #2020-18 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2020-18 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve Permit #2020-18 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 11 A Street
Approve Permit #2020-19 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 20' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2020-19 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 20' road cut trench to install new service at the above location:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve Permit #2020-19 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & a 4' x 20' road cut trench to install new service at the above location: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Pope's Tavern Roof Project
Award the contract to E5 Builders LLC for the repair and replacement of the roof at Pope's Tavern/Council on Aging
To award the contract to E5 Builders LLC for the repair and replacement of the roof at Pope's Tavern/Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to award the contract to E5 Builders LLC for the repair and replacement of the roof at Pope's Tavern/Council on Aging..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Recycling Bills - Abate - Clerical Error
Abate Recycling Bill #1254 and #1821 due to a clerical error
To abate Recycling Bill #1254 and #1821 due to a clerical error:
Yes: Andrews, GarronThe roll call lists Thomas Millias as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to abate Recycling Bill #1254 and #1821 due to a clerical error: Thomas Millias - Recused Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Mike & Mary Smith - 169 Walnut Street
Continue the hearing to Thursday, October 15, 2020
To continue the hearing to Thursday, October 15, 2020.
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, the Board voted to continue the hearing to Thursday, October 15, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, "Mixed Unit", & all unions at the SLRSD & HES as discussing strategy with respect to...
To enter into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, "Mixed Unit", & all unions at the SLRSD & HES 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 7:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, "Mixed Unit", & all unions at the SLRSD & HES 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 8:10 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:10 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:10 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes MEETING ADJOURNED.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:10 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 8:10 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
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