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November 9, 2020
10 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
Internal Policies
Approve the handout with the above revision; the amendment of 1 test not 2 if you do not have symptoms and employee can return to work after 14 days has elapsed since they left the workplace, and...
To approve the handout with the above revision; the amendment of 1 test not 2 if you do not have symptoms and employee can return to work after 14 days has elapsed since they left the workplace, and the employee has not subsequently developed symptoms since patient "0's positive test.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the handout with the above revision; the amendment of 1 test not 2 if you do not have symptoms and employee can return to work after 14 days has elapsed since they left the workplace, and the employee has not subsequently developed symptoms since patient "0's positive test..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Mask Advisory
That masks must be worn when municipal buildings are open or closed except for eating or drinking or if they have a medical condition with a doctor's note
To that masks must be worn when municipal buildings are open or closed except for eating or drinking or if they have a medical condition with a doctor's note.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that masks must be worn when municipal buildings are open or closed except for eating or drinking or if they have a medical condition with a doctor's note..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Bud's Goods HCA Agreement
Publicize the new draft of the HCA with Bud's Goods
To publicize the new draft of the HCA with Bud's Goods.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to publicize the new draft of the HCA with Bud's Goods..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Use of Town Green - Shawn Cannon - Wedding
Approve a request from Shawn Cannon to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 21st, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a wedding reception
To approve a request from Shawn Cannon to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 21st, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a wedding reception.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved a request from Shawn Cannon to use the Town Green on Saturday, November 21st, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a wedding reception..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
South Shore Regional School District - CARES Account Money
Have the Town Accountant, Sandy Nolan, submit to Plymouth CARES for reimbursement to South Shore Regional School District
To have the Town Accountant, Sandy Nolan, submit to Plymouth CARES for reimbursement to South Shore Regional School District.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Town Accountant, Sandy Nolan, submit to Plymouth CARES for reimbursement to South Shore Regional School District..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
648 Plymouth Street
Follow the Building Inspector's recommendation to use the Special ZEO
To follow the Building Inspector's recommendation to use the Special ZEO:
The roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias the Board voted as follows to follow the Building Inspector's recommendation to use the Special ZEO: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for October 2020 in the amount of $145,503.22
To approve ambulance abatements for October 2020 in the amount of $145,503.22.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for October 2020 in the amount of $145,503.22..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 2:01 p.m. to discuss the following court cases
To enter into Executive Session at 2:01 p.m. to discuss the following court cases: Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915 2083CV000256 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 20 MISC 000372 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20-cv-11659
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 enter into Executive Session at 2:01 p.m. to discuss the following court cases: Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915 2083CV000256 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 20 MISC 000372 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20-cv-11659 Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
20 Misc 000372
Come out of Executive Session at 2:20 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 2:20 p.m.:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as absent.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 2:20 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Not Present Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 2:20 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:20 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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