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December 8, 2020
20 recorded votes, 5 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, December 8, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, December 8, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 26, 2020 Regular Session - October 27, 2020 Regular Session - November 2, 2020 Regular Session - November 5, 2020 Executive...
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 26, 2020 Regular Session - October 27, 2020 Regular Session - November 2, 2020 Regular Session - November 5, 2020 Executive Session - November 23, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANT & COMMITMENT
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 approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 26, 2020 Regular Session - October 27, 2020 Regular Session - November 2, 2020 Regular Session - November 5, 2020 Executive Session - November 23, 2020 AFFIRMED WARRANT & COMMITMENT.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrant and commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 52 $ 72,410.36 Ambulance Commitment for $ 58,975.58 from 11/16/20 - 11/22/20 AFFIRMED BILLS
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 52 $ 72,410.36 Ambulance Commitment for $ 58,975.58 from 11/16/20 - 11/22/20 AFFIRMED BILLS.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills: Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/November) ………………... $ 2,131.35 Michael C. Gilman Esq. (legal/November) ………………........... $ 2,640.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills: Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/November) ………………... $ 2,131.35 Michael C. Gilman Esq. (legal/November) ………………........... $ 2,640.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #1320, #1321, #1322, #1325 & #1335 in payroll warrant #53: Payroll Warrant # 53 $ 401,595.80...
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #1320, #1321, #1322, #1325 & #1335 in payroll warrant #53: Payroll Warrant # 53 $ 401,595.80 Vendor Warrant #54 $ 48,280.30 Withholding Warrant #55 $ 148,301.86 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00
The minutes call the vote unanimous but note that Gordon C. Andrews abstained from or stepped aside on part of it (see the quoted text).
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #1320, #1321, #1322, #1325 & #1335 in payroll warrant #53: Payroll Warrant # 53 $ 401,595.80 Vendor Warrant #54 $ 48,280.30 Withholding Warrant #55 $ 148,301.86 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approve payment of #1320, #1321, #1322, #1325 & #1335 in payroll warrant #53
To approve payment of #1320, #1321, #1322, #1325 & #1335 in payroll warrant #53.
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 Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board approved payment of #1320, #1321, #1322, #1325 & #1335 in payroll warrant #53..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: MMMA (conference reg./c. Seelig) …………………................ $ 25.00 W.B. Mason (ink cartridges, paper & batteries) .……………… $ 142.45 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: MMMA (conference reg./c. Seelig) …………………................ $ 25.00 W.B. Mason (ink cartridges, paper & batteries) .……………… $ 142.45 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Town Report and Warrant
Not to have the Town Report printed but to do a few copies of 8½ x 11 binding
To not to have the Town Report printed but to do a few copies of 8½ x 11 binding.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted not to have the Town Report printed but to do a few copies of 8½ x 11 binding..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatements - Bill 1257
Not to abate Bill #1210 for FY2021 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020
To not to abate Bill #1210 for FY2021 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted not to abate Bill #1210 for FY2021 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Not to abate Bill #1398 for the FY2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline dates for each of those years
To not to abate Bill #1398 for the FY2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline dates for each of those years.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted not to abate Bill #1398 for the FY2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 based on the fact that they were received after the deadline dates for each of those years..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Council on Aging Director Evaluation
Approve a Step increase for her
To approve a Step increase for her.
From the minutes
“moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve a Step increase for her..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Michael Rugnetta - Appointment to Council on Aging
Appoint Michael Rugnetta to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Michael Rugnetta to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Michael Rugnetta to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Streetlight at Annawon Drive and Holmes Street
Have Seelig go to the Finance Committee for a reserve funds transfer to pay for a streetlight at the above location
To have Seelig go to the Finance Committee for a reserve funds transfer to pay for a streetlight at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig go to the Finance Committee for a reserve funds transfer to pay for a streetlight at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for November 2020 in the amount of $61,369.31
To approve ambulance abatements for November 2020 in the amount of $61,369.31
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for November 2020 in the amount of $61,369.31.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Appointment to Halifax Cultural Council - Charlie Seelig
Appoint Charles Seelig to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire December 8, 2023
To appoint Charles Seelig to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire December 8, 2023.
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 Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted to appoint Charles Seelig to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire December 8, 2023..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
2021 License Renewals
Renew the following 2021 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine &...
To renew the following 2021 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax In Season Restaurant, Inc. - d/b/a Lakeside Villa Lily Café II, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant Class I Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Class II Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2021 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax In Season Restaurant, Inc. - d/b/a Lakeside Villa Lily Café II, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant Class I Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Class II Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:18 the Mixed Unit all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School
To enter into Executive Session at 7:18 the Mixed Unit all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:18 the Mixed Unit all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:12 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:12 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:12 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
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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