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June 11, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron, Ashley A. DiSesa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:03 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES
To enter into Executive Session at 9:03 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:03 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the following line- item transfers
To approve the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Water Wages Water superintendent Salary $ 14,000.00 #65-450-5115 #65-450-5110 Article - Motorcycle Police Vehicle Maintenance $ 2,000.00 #01-216-5862 #01-215-5243 Police Station Maintenance Police Vehicle Maintenance $ 1,000.00 #01-214-5210 #01-215-5243
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Water Wages Water superintendent Salary $ 14,000.00 #65-450-5115 #65-450-5110 Article - Motorcycle Police Vehicle Maintenance $ 2,000.00 #01-216-5862 #01-215-5243 Police Station Maintenance Police Vehicle Maintenance $ 1,000.00 #01-214-5210 #01-215-5243.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Road Opening - 17 White Island Road
Approve Permit #2021-16 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-16 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-16 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Road Opening - 160 Holmes Street
Approve Permit #2021-15 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-15 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-15 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 15' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Rules & Regulations - Police Department
Approve the revised Rules and Regulations Manual for the Halifax Police Department
To approve the revised Rules and Regulations Manual for the Halifax Police Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the revised Rules and Regulations Manual for the Halifax Police Department..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Travel Policy
Approve the Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy for the Town of Halifax as written
To approve the Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy for the Town of Halifax as written.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy for the Town of Halifax as written..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
PILOT - Franklin Street
Approve the PILOT and Estoppel Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Syncarpha Halifax, LLC; Green apple Farm IV, LLC for a solar array located at 269 Franklin Street
To approve the PILOT and Estoppel Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Syncarpha Halifax, LLC; Green apple Farm IV, LLC for a solar array located at 269 Franklin Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the PILOT and Estoppel Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Syncarpha Halifax, LLC; Green apple Farm IV, LLC for a solar array located at 269 Franklin Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Surplus Equipment Procedures
Approve the procedures regarding surplus equipment
To approve the procedures regarding surplus equipment.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the procedures regarding surplus equipment..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Fraud Risk Assessment Contract
Award the Fraud Risk Assessment Contract to 65th North Group, LLC in the amount of $33,200
To award the Fraud Risk Assessment Contract to 65th North Group, LLC in the amount of $33,200.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to award the Fraud Risk Assessment Contract to 65th North Group, LLC in the amount of $33,200..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for May 2021 in the amount of $129,233.66
To approve ambulance abatements for May 2021 in the amount of $129,233.66.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for May 2021 in the amount of $129,233.66..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Green Earth Cannabis Host Community Agreement
Not to approve the proposed Host Community Agreement for Green Earth Cannabis due to the location being close proximity to the residents, lighting, traffic, liter, liquor store and the worries of...
To not to approve the proposed Host Community Agreement for Green Earth Cannabis due to the location being close proximity to the residents, lighting, traffic, liter, liquor store and the worries of the surrounding residents.
Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted not to approve the proposed Host Community Agreement for Green Earth Cannabis due to the location being close proximity to the residents, lighting, traffic, liter, liquor store and the worries of the surrounding residents..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Plymouth County Advisory Board Membership
Reappoint Troy E. Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
To reappoint Troy E. Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022:
From the minutes
“The Board voted as follows to reappoint Troy E. Garron as Halifax's Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.”
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 10:44 a.m
To adjourn the meeting at 10:44 a.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:44 a.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
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