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February 9, 2021
18 recorded votes, 6 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, February 9, 2021
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, February 9, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 12, 2021 Regular Session - January 21, 2021 Regular Session - January 28, 2021 Executive Session - January 12, 2021 Executive...
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 12, 2021 Regular Session - January 21, 2021 Regular Session - January 28, 2021 Executive Session - January 12, 2021 Executive Session - January 26, 2021
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 - January 12, 2021 Regular Session - January 21, 2021 Regular Session - January 28, 2021 Executive Session - January 12, 2021 Executive Session - January 26, 2021.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 28, 2021
To approve Executive Session Minutes of January 28, 2021:
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 Executive Session Minutes of January 28, 2021: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payroll warrant #74 in the amount of $393,088.25 with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1816, #1817, #1820 & #1830
To affirm payroll warrant #74 in the amount of $393,088.25 with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1816, #1817, #1820 & #1830.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payroll warrant #74 in the amount of $393,088.25 with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1816, #1817, #1820 & #1830..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm payment of #1816, #1817, #1820 & #1830 in payroll warrant #74
To affirm payment of #1816, #1817, #1820 & #1830 in payroll warrant #74:
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 affirm payment of #1816, #1817, #1820 & #1830 in payroll warrant #74: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirm vendor warrant #75 in the amount of $238,967.77 with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1852
To affirm vendor warrant #75 in the amount of $238,967.77 with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1852.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed vendor warrant #75 in the amount of $238,967.77 with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1852..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm payment of #1852 in vendor warrant #75
To affirm payment of #1852 in vendor warrant #75:
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 affirm payment of #1852 in vendor warrant #75: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant #76 $ 142,018.00 School Warrant #77 $ 220,003.24 Ambulance Commitment for $ 49,936.91 1/18/21-1/24/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,796.87 1/25/21-1/31/21
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant #76 $ 142,018.00 School Warrant #77 $ 220,003.24 Ambulance Commitment for $ 49,936.91 1/18/21-1/24/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,796.87 1/25/21-1/31/21.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Selectmen Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm 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 affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1905 & #1906 in vendor warrant #79
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1905 & #1906 in vendor warrant #79.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment with the exception of Andrews recusing from #1905 & #1906 in vendor warrant #79..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approve payment of #1905 & #1906 in vendor warrant #79
To approve payment of #1905 & #1906 in vendor warrant #79:
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 #1905 & #1906 in vendor warrant #79: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: South Shore resource & Advocacy Center (FY2021 contract) … $ 3,500.00 W.B. Mason (chair mat) .……………………………………….. $ 24.77 W.B. Mason (binders) .…………………………………………. $ 13.36 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ………... $ 72.10 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice)… $ 289.00 National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) ………………….............. $ 1,601.27
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: South Shore resource & Advocacy Center (FY2021 contract) … $ 3,500.00 W.B. Mason (chair mat) .……………………………………….. $ 24.77 W.B. Mason (binders) .…………………………………………. $ 13.36 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ………... $ 72.10 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice)… $ 289.00 National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) ………………….............. $ 1,601.27.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Halifax Cultural Council Appointment
Appoint Colleen Fiumara of 8 Marjorie Drive to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire February 9, 2024
To appoint Colleen Fiumara of 8 Marjorie Drive to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire February 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Colleen Fiumara of 8 Marjorie Drive to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire February 9, 2024..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Zoning Floodplain By-Law
Submit the updated Town's section of the Zoning By-Law related to floodplains to the Planning Board for a hearing and subsequent recommendation at Town Meeting in May
To submit the updated Town's section of the Zoning By-Law related to floodplains to the Planning Board for a hearing and subsequent recommendation at Town Meeting in May.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to submit the updated Town's section of the Zoning By-Law related to floodplains to the Planning Board for a hearing and subsequent recommendation at Town Meeting in May..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for January 2021 in the amount of $78,872.05
To approve ambulance abatements for January 2021 in the amount of $78,872.05.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for January 2021 in the amount of $78,872.05..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:17 to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and the Mixed Unit
To enter into Executive Session at 7:17 to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and the Mixed Unit:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:17 to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and the Mixed Unit: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Come out of Executive Session at 7:22 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:22 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:22 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:22 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 7:22 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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