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February 23, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron
Absent: Thomas Millias
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 23, 2021
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, February 23, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 26, 2021 Regular Session - February 4, 2021 Executive Session - February 9, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 26, 2021 Regular Session - February 4, 2021 Executive Session - February 9, 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 Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 26, 2021 Regular Session - February 4, 2021 Executive Session - February 9, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment and invoked the rule of necessity
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment and invoked the rule of necessity: Payroll Warrant #80 $ 392,127.72 Vendor Warrant #81 $ 119,683.71 Withholding Warrant #82 $ 137,260.61 Ambulance Commitment for $ 79,762.63 2/8/21 - 2/14/21
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitment and invoked the rule of necessity: Payroll Warrant #80 $ 392,127.72 Vendor Warrant #81 $ 119,683.71 Withholding Warrant #82 $ 137,260.61 Ambulance Commitment for $ 79,762.63 2/8/21 - 2/14/21.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #83 $ 231,919.42
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #83 $ 231,919.42.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Family Medical Leave
Grant Thomas Schindler's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on December 21, 2020 and ending March 20, 2021
To grant Thomas Schindler's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on December 21, 2020 and ending March 20, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to grant Thomas Schindler's request for Family Medical Leave beginning on December 21, 2020 and ending March 20, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Nursing Service Agreement
Approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and Tammy Lorizio contingent upon Town Counsel's approval
To approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and Tammy Lorizio contingent upon Town Counsel's approval.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and Tammy Lorizio contingent upon Town Counsel's approval..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Abatement Requests from Treasurer-Collector
Abate the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the recycling bills went to the previous owners and the subsequent owners were not updated at the time of the sale
To abate the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the recycling bills went to the previous owners and the subsequent owners were not updated at the time of the sale: BILL # FISCAL YEAR 1699 2009 82 2010 1931 2010 887 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously abated the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the recycling bills went to the previous owners and the subsequent owners were not updated at the time of the sale: BILL # FISCAL YEAR 1699 2009 82 2010 1931 2010 887 2018.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:58 to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Highway, Patrol Officers, the Mixed Unit and Sergeants
To enter into Executive Session at 7:58 to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Highway, Patrol Officers, the Mixed Unit and Sergeants:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:58 to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Highway, Patrol Officers, the Mixed Unit and Sergeants: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:21 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:21 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:21 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:21 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 8:21 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
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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