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October 27, 2020
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews
Absent: Troy E. Garron
Every vote, in order
Pledge Of Allegiance
Invoke the rule of necessity for this evening's votes
To invoke the rule of necessity for this evening's votes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to invoke the rule of necessity for this evening's votes..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, October 27, 2020
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, October 27, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 25, 2020 Regular Session - September 14, 2020 Regular Session - September 17, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 25, 2020 Regular Session - September 14, 2020 Regular Session - September 17, 2020
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 25, 2020 Regular Session - September 14, 2020 Regular Session - September 17, 2020.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - August 11, 2020 Executive Session - August 31, 2020 Executive Session - September 8, 2020 Executive Session - October 19, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - August 11, 2020 Executive Session - August 31, 2020 Executive Session - September 8, 2020 Executive Session - October 19, 2020
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - August 11, 2020 Executive Session - August 31, 2020 Executive Session - September 8, 2020 Executive Session - October 19, 2020.” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Invoked the rule of necessity and unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To invoked the rule of necessity and unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant #36 $ 143,518.50 Vendor Warrant #37 $ 302,689.08 School Warrant #39 $ 6,814.88 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 56,680.13 from 10/5/20 - 10/11/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 32,147.74 from 10/12/20 - 10/18/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board invoked the rule of necessity and unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant #36 $ 143,518.50 Vendor Warrant #37 $ 302,689.08 School Warrant #39 $ 6,814.88 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 56,680.13 from 10/5/20 - 10/11/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 32,147.74 from 10/12/20 - 10/18/20.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills: MA Municipal Assoc.(webinar/10-29-20)………………………. $ 50.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………… $ 636.45
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills: MA Municipal Assoc.(webinar/10-29-20)………………………. $ 50.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………… $ 636.45.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants
Invoke the rule of necessity and voted to approve payment of the following warrants
To invoke the rule of necessity and voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #38 $ 386,405.63 Vendor Warrant #40 $ 67,448.26 Withholding Warrant #41 $ 132,375.03
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to invoke the rule of necessity and voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #38 $ 386,405.63 Vendor Warrant #40 $ 67,448.26 Withholding Warrant #41 $ 132,375.03.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Bill
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: MA Municipal Assoc.( (annual trade show/Jan. 21 & 22)…….. $ 85.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: MA Municipal Assoc.( (annual trade show/Jan. 21 & 22)…….. $ 85.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements - Missing Documents
Deny the abatement requests for Bill #943, #2601, #2283 and #765 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of October 1, 2020
To deny the abatement requests for Bill #943, #2601, #2283 and #765 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of October 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement requests for Bill #943, #2601, #2283 and #765 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of October 1, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements Submitted After Deadline
Deny the abatement requests for Bill #2620, #1257, #19, #2173, #2265 and #1098 based on the fact that the requests were received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020
To deny the abatement requests for Bill #2620, #1257, #19, #2173, #2265 and #1098 based on the fact that the requests were received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement requests for Bill #2620, #1257, #19, #2173, #2265 and #1098 based on the fact that the requests were received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Releasing of Executive Minutes
Release the following Executive Session Minutes
To release the following Executive Session Minutes: January 22, 201 February 12, 2019 February 26, 2019 March 12, 2019 April 9, 2019 May 28, 2019 June 11, 2019 June 25, 2019 July 9, 2019 July 23, 2019 - A August 13, 2019 - A October 22, 2019 February 25, 2020 March 10, 2020 - 1st session
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to release the following Executive Session Minutes: January 22, 201 February 12, 2019 February 26, 2019 March 12, 2019 April 9, 2019 May 28, 2019 June 11, 2019 June 25, 2019 July 9, 2019 July 23, 2019 - A August 13, 2019 - A October 22, 2019 February 25, 2020 March 10, 2020 - 1st session.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed-Unit and all unions at the SLRSD & HES
To enter into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed-Unit and all unions at the SLRSD & HES:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed-Unit and all unions at the SLRSD & HES: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:13 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:13 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:13 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:13 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 8:13 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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