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April 27, 2021
24 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, April 27, 2021
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, April 27, 2021..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 30, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 30, 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 voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 30, 2021.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant #105 $ 195,363.64 Ambulance Commitment for $ 22,996.32 4/5/21 - 4/11/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,359.68 4/12/21 - 4/18/21
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 affirmed payment of the following warrant and commitments: Vendor Warrant #105 $ 195,363.64 Ambulance Commitment for $ 22,996.32 4/5/21 - 4/11/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,359.68 4/12/21 - 4/18/21.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2493, #2494, #2497 & #2507 in payroll warrant #106: Payroll Warrant #106 $ 391,105.47 Vendor Warrant #107 $...
To approve payment of the following warrants with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2493, #2494, #2497 & #2507 in payroll warrant #106: Payroll Warrant #106 $ 391,105.47 Vendor Warrant #107 $ 79,681.31 Withholding Warrant #108 $ 126,778.28
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 Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2493, #2494, #2497 & #2507 in payroll warrant #106: Payroll Warrant #106 $ 391,105.47 Vendor Warrant #107 $ 79,681.31 Withholding Warrant #108 $ 126,778.28.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approve payment of #2493, #2494, #2497 & #2507 in payroll warrant #106
To approve payment of #2493, #2494, #2497 & #2507 in payroll warrant #106:
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 #2493, #2494, #2497 & #2507 in payroll warrant #106: 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: Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice) …….. $ 151.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ……………………………… $ 1,356.54 Land Planning, Inc. (site inspection & report/Turkey Swamp) ……. $ 855.00 Express Newspapers (4 ads) ……….................................................. $ 221.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice) …….. $ 151.00 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ……………………………… $ 1,356.54 Land Planning, Inc. (site inspection & report/Turkey Swamp) ……. $ 855.00 Express Newspapers (4 ads) ……….................................................. $ 221.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Road Opening - 284 Monponsett Street
Approve Permit #2021-06 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 26' x 6' x 4' road cut to do a main replacement due to weld remediation at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-06 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 26' x 6' x 4' road cut to do a main replacement due to weld remediation at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-06 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 26' x 6' x 4' road cut to do a main replacement due to weld remediation at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Contract
Continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
To continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Move by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Covid
Made a exception to the policy and allowed Ms. Coady to work until May 14, 2021
To made a exception to the policy and allowed Ms. Coady to work until May 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously made a exception to the policy and allowed Ms. Coady to work until May 14, 2021..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Municipal "Campus" Building Project
Authorize selectmen Andrews to consult with Town Counsel, Attorney Mayo, and contact the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office
To authorize selectmen Andrews to consult with Town Counsel, Attorney Mayo, and contact the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized selectmen Andrews to consult with Town Counsel, Attorney Mayo, and contact the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Shirley Graf - Article on Annual Town Meeting Warrant - "nips" ban
Have the Board, or the Health Commissioner send a letter to the surrounding Towns asking their view on banning nips
To have the Board, or the Health Commissioner send a letter to the surrounding Towns asking their view on banning nips.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Board, or the Health Commissioner send a letter to the surrounding Towns asking their view on banning nips..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Kimberly King-Cavicchi - 668 Plymouth Street
Not to opt-out of the State Mosquito Control Program
To not to opt-out of the State Mosquito Control Program
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted not to opt-out of the State Mosquito Control Program.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Chris Hadorn - Filming of Conservation Commission Meetings
Have Conservation Commission meetings taped by Area 58
To have Conservation Commission meetings taped by Area 58.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have Conservation Commission meetings taped by Area 58..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Colonel Boothe
Not to endorse putting it on the warrant and that the applicant will need to secure enough signatures to put it on a warrant Article
To not to endorse putting it on the warrant and that the applicant will need to secure enough signatures to put it on a warrant Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted not to endorse putting it on the warrant and that the applicant will need to secure enough signatures to put it on a warrant Article..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Cable License Renewal
Move forward with the ascertainment process
To move forward with the ascertainment process.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to move forward with the ascertainment process..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Finance Committee Resignation - Lauren Carmichael
Accept Carmichael's resignation from the Finance Committee and asked that the office send her a thank you letter
To accept Carmichael's resignation from the Finance Committee and asked that the office send her a thank you letter.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“The Board accepted Carmichael's resignation from the Finance Committee and asked that the office send her a thank you letter..”
Boy Scout Bottle Drive
Grant Mr. Boardman's request to use the Town Hall Green and driveway on Saturday, July 17th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive
To grant Mr. Boardman's request to use the Town Hall Green and driveway on Saturday, July 17th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously granted Mr. Boardman's request to use the Town Hall Green and driveway on Saturday, July 17th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Historical Society Plant Sale
Grant the Historical Society's request to use the Town Green on Saturday, May 8th, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual spring plant sale
To grant the Historical Society's request to use the Town Green on Saturday, May 8th, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual spring plant sale.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously granted the Historical Society's request to use the Town Green on Saturday, May 8th, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual spring plant sale..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Tuition Reimbursement Patrol Officer Hingst
Approve Patrol Officer Hingst request to take courses in police science, law enforcement, or related fields from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (Fiscal Year 2023)
To approve Patrol Officer Hingst request to take courses in police science, law enforcement, or related fields from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (Fiscal Year 2023).
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously approved Patrol Officer Hingst request to take courses in police science, law enforcement, or related fields from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (Fiscal Year 2023)..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Vacation Carryover - Patrol Officer Cushman
Approve Chief Chaves' request to allow Joseph Cushman carry over 112 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2022
To approve Chief Chaves' request to allow Joseph Cushman carry over 112 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved Chief Chaves' request to allow Joseph Cushman carry over 112 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2022..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Surplus Equipment
Declare surplus three (3) mauve plush computer chairs from the Holmes Public Library
To declare surplus three (3) mauve plush computer chairs from the Holmes Public Library.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously declared surplus three (3) mauve plush computer chairs from the Holmes Public Library..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:26 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief and HES
To enter into Executive Session at 8:26 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief and HES:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:26 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief and HES: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:00 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.: ------------------------------------------------- Troy E. Garron Vice Chairman
To adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.: ------------------------------------------------- Troy E. Garron Vice Chairman
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.: ------------------------------------------------- Troy E. Garron Vice Chairman.” (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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