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October 12, 2021
21 recorded votes, 6 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
Agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, October 12, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, October 12, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 8, 2021 Regular Session - July 13, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 8, 2021 Regular Session - July 13, 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 DiSesa, the Board approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 8, 2021 Regular Session - July 13, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirmed Warrants, Commitment & Bill
Affirm payment of the following warrant
To affirm payment of the following warrant:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of the following warrant: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following warrant: School Warrant #32 $ 334,566.06
To affirm payment of the following warrant: School Warrant #32 $ 334,566.06
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant: School Warrant #32 $ 334,566.06.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following commitment
To affirm payment of the following commitment: Ambulance Commitment for $ 28,527.97 9/20/21-9/26/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following commitment: Ambulance Commitment for $ 28,527.97 9/20/21-9/26/22.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: Sandra Nolan (reimbursement for paper) ….………….
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bill: Sandra Nolan (reimbursement for paper) ….…………..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following warrants: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Steve Corkren - Appointment to Historic District Commission
Appoint Steve Corkren to the Historic District Commission
To appoint Steve Corkren to the Historic District Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Steve Corkren to the Historic District Commission..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Cannabud Co. - Marijuana dispensary - Map 95 Lot 10 (Monponsett Street)
Have the Planning Board Secretary report to the Planning Board
To have the Planning Board Secretary report to the Planning Board.
Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Planning Board Secretary report to the Planning Board..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Darlene Regan - Volunteer Programs - Other Elder Service Agencies
Approve the Host Agency Agreement with Coastline Elderly Services, Inc
To approve the Host Agency Agreement with Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Host Agency Agreement with Coastline Elderly Services, Inc..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
New Van Driver - Discussion on Starting Wage
Allow the new van driver start at Grade 2, Step 5
To allow the new van driver start at Grade 2, Step 5.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to allow the new van driver start at Grade 2, Step 5..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #2239, #2503, #561, #682, #1160, #124, #2572, #1913, #367, #2247, #1477, #1829, #2383, #378, #2618, #326, #1973, #394, #1265, #2071, #2264, #1985, #2148, #1014, #2393, #2650, #2269,...
To abate Bill #2239, #2503, #561, #682, #1160, #124, #2572, #1913, #367, #2247, #1477, #1829, #2383, #378, #2618, #326, #1973, #394, #1265, #2071, #2264, #1985, #2148, #1014, #2393, #2650, #2269, #1235, #1359, #1272, #1080, and #2276 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
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 DiSesa, the Board voted to abate Bill #2239, #2503, #561, #682, #1160, #124, #2572, #1913, #367, #2247, #1477, #1829, #2383, #378, #2618, #326, #1973, #394, #1265, #2071, #2264, #1985, #2148, #1014, #2393, #2650, #2269, #1235, #1359, #1272, #1080, and #2276 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Transfer of "Parcel B" on Aldana Road
Have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the transfer "Parcel B" on Aldana Road
To have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the transfer "Parcel B" on Aldana Road.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the transfer "Parcel B" on Aldana Road..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Transfer of "Sliver" on Aldana Road
Have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the disclosure statement for the transfer of the "sliver" on Aldana Road to DCAMM
To have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the disclosure statement for the transfer of the "sliver" on Aldana Road to DCAMM.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the disclosure statement for the transfer of the "sliver" on Aldana Road to DCAMM..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for September 2021 for $167,392.70
To approve ambulance abatements for September 2021 for $167,392.70.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for September 2021 for $167,392.70..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Monponsett Pond Earmark
Have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the contract for the testing and treatment of cyanobacteria and related contaminants
To have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the contract for the testing and treatment of cyanobacteria and related contaminants.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign the contract for the testing and treatment of cyanobacteria and related contaminants..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Ragnar Relay
Grant permission to Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on Saturday, October 23, 2021...
To grant permission to Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on Saturday, October 23, 2021 pending approval from Police Chief Chaves.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously granted permission to Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on Saturday, October 23, 2021 pending approval from Police Chief Chaves..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", & all unions at the SLRSD & HES and to discuss the...
To enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", & all unions at the SLRSD & HES and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", & all unions at the SLRSD & HES and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:40 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:40 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:40 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
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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