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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

May 10, 2021

12 recorded votes, 2 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 Monday, May 10, 2021

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Agenda for Monday, May 10, 2021.

From the minutes

“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Monday, May 10, 2021..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 13, 2021 Executive Session - April 13, 2021 Executive Session - April 27, 2021

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 13, 2021 Executive Session - April 13, 2021 Executive Session - April 27, 2021

From the minutes

“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 13, 2021 Executive Session - April 13, 2021 Executive Session - April 27, 2021.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrants & Commitments

Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2577 in vendor warrant #109: Withholding Warrant # 104 $ 135,427.41 Vendor Warrant # 109 $...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2577 in vendor warrant #109: Withholding Warrant # 104 $ 135,427.41 Vendor Warrant # 109 $ 175,231.00 School Warrant # 110 $ 699,180.75 Ambulance Commitment for $ 7,580.31 from 4/19/21 - 4/25/21 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 $ 5,160.00

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2577 in vendor warrant #109: Withholding Warrant # 104 $ 135,427.41 Vendor Warrant # 109 $ 175,231.00 School Warrant # 110 $ 699,180.75 Ambulance Commitment for $ 7,580.31 from 4/19/21 - 4/25/21 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirm payment of #2577 in vendor warrant #109

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To affirm payment of #2577 in vendor warrant #109:

Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews

From the minutes

“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of #2577 in vendor warrant #109: Thomas Millias Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Bills

Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bills

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approved Bills

Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: The County of Plymouth (Ply. Cty. Coop Ext. Services) ……... $ 150.00 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/TM warrant) …............ $ 2,785.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/March & April) ………………...... $ 4,532.00

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: The County of Plymouth (Ply. Cty. Coop Ext. Services) ……... $ 150.00 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/TM warrant) …............ $ 2,785.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/March & April) ………………...... $ 4,532.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Town Hall Ramp Contract

Take the recommendation of Seelig and award the contract to Site Tek

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To take the recommendation of Seelig and award the contract to Site Tek.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to take the recommendation of Seelig and award the contract to Site Tek..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Fire and Police Chiefs Contracts

Tentatively approve the contracts for the Fire and Police Chief subject to a vote at Town Meeting for the appropriation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To tentatively approve the contracts for the Fire and Police Chief subject to a vote at Town Meeting for the appropriation.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to tentatively approve the contracts for the Fire and Police Chief subject to a vote at Town Meeting for the appropriation..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Executive Session

Enter into Executive Session at 6:53 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into Executive Session at 6:53 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit:

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:53 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Come out of Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. and return to public session

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To come out of Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. and return to public session:

From the minutes

“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. and return to public session: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Sergeant's Contract

Approve the Sergeants contract for FY2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Sergeants contract for FY2021.

From the minutes

“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Sergeants contract for FY2021..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Continue their meeting to the Gym to attend the Annual and Special Town Meetings at 7:03 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To continue their meeting to the Gym to attend the Annual and Special Town Meetings at 7:03 p.m.

From the minutes

“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to continue their meeting to the Gym to attend the Annual and Special Town Meetings at 7:03 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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