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November 23, 2021
38 recorded votes, 7 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, November 23, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, November 23, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen minutes: Regular Session - June 25, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen minutes: Regular Session - June 25, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen minutes: Regular Session - June 25, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approve the following Selectmen minutes
To approve the following Selectmen minutes:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen minutes: Gordon C. Andrews Abstained Troy E. Garron Yes Ashley A. DiSesa Yes Executive Session - May 10, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approve the following Selectmen minutes: Executive Session - May 20, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen minutes: Executive Session - May 20, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen minutes: Executive Session - May 20, 2021.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approve the following Selectmen minutes: Executive Session - June 8, 2021 - Session 1
To approve the following Selectmen minutes: Executive Session - June 8, 2021 - Session 1
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen minutes: Executive Session - June 8, 2021 - Session 1.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: School Warrant #41 $ 174,093.31 Ambulance Commitment $ 37,426.66 10/25/21-10/31/21 Ambulance Commitment $ 73,266.01 11/8/21-11/14/21
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: School Warrant #41 $ 174,093.31 Ambulance Commitment $ 37,426.66 10/25/21-10/31/21 Ambulance Commitment $ 73,266.01 11/8/21-11/14/21.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm 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 affirm payment of the following warrants: Gordon C. Andrews Abstained Troy E. Garron Yes Ashley A. DiSesa Yes Payroll Warrant #42 $ 393,149.30 Vendor Warrant #43 $ 115,618.53 Withholding Warrant #44 $ 139,954.00 Vendor Warrant #45 $ 47,721.58.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: South Coastal Counties Legal Services (FY2022 services) ………… $ 3,500.00
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: South Coastal Counties Legal Services (FY2022 services) ………… $ 3,500.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants
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 Payroll Warrant #46 $ 413,454.34 Vendor Warrant #47 $ 82,866.30 Withholding Warrant #48 $ 148,027.31.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approve 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 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/October) ……………………… $ 28,824.39 William August, Esq. (legal/October) ………………………….. $ 550.00 Boston Appraisal & Consulting LLC (appraisal report) ………… $ 7,500.00 Guardian Energy Mgmt. Solutions (Town Hall lighting) ………. $ 15,281.00 National Grid (Town Hall) ……………………………………… $ 1,017.57 Comcast (Town Hall/CoA & Highway) ………………………… $ 510.17 Bill Russell (reim. for damaged mailbox) ………………………. $ 124.54.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #2453 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private hauler that they provide recycling service to the resident
To abate Bill #2453 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private hauler that they provide recycling service to the resident.
Yes: Andrews, GarronThe roll call lists Ashley A. DiSesa as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to abate Bill #2453 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private hauler that they provide recycling service to the resident. Gordon C. Andrews Yes Troy E. Garron Yes Ashley A. DiSesa Recused.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Deny the abatement request for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was submitted after the abatement deadline date of November 1, 2021
To deny the abatement request for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was submitted after the abatement deadline date of November 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement request for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was submitted after the abatement deadline date of November 1, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Turkey Swamp - Release of Performance Bond
Release the $10,000 Performance Bond being held against the Earth Removal Permit issued to Barry Gates/Turkey Swamp Bog Realty Trust for property located at 145 Monponsett Street (Assessors Map...
To release the $10,000 Performance Bond being held against the Earth Removal Permit issued to Barry Gates/Turkey Swamp Bog Realty Trust for property located at 145 Monponsett Street (Assessors Map 84, Lot 17).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to release the $10,000 Performance Bond being held against the Earth Removal Permit issued to Barry Gates/Turkey Swamp Bog Realty Trust for property located at 145 Monponsett Street (Assessors Map 84, Lot 17)..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Jason Viveiros - Holidays in Halifax
Have thank you letters sent out the above mentioned sponsors
To have thank you letters sent out the above mentioned sponsors.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have thank you letters sent out the above mentioned sponsors..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Monponsett Pond - Field Visit to Brockton Dam on Stump Brook
Allow the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the contract amendment #3 with Vertex
To allow the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the contract amendment #3 with Vertex.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to allow the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the contract amendment #3 with Vertex..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Wage Rate, Advertising & Hiring of BoS Recording Secretary
Approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee
To approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Steve Hayward - Plow Rates for Plow Trucks
Support Highway Surveyors efforts
To support Highway Surveyors efforts.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to support Highway Surveyors efforts..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
General Mail/Discussions
Approve the public records request policy and plan a date with the Boards and Departments for training
To approve the public records request policy and plan a date with the Boards and Departments for training.
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 DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board approved the public records request policy and plan a date with the Boards and Departments for training..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Schedule Training w/Brooks & DeRensis
Have a training session on December 6th at 9 a.m
To have a training session on December 6th at 9 a.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have a training session on December 6th at 9 a.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: DiSesa)
Old Colony Planning Council Delegate
Appoint Ashley A. DiSesa as the Delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council
To appoint Ashley A. DiSesa as the Delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Ashley A. DiSesa as the Delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Edwin Thorne - Interview for Interim Town Administrator
Offer Mr. Thorne the position of Interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations
To offer Mr. Thorne the position of Interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations.
From the minutes
“Moved By Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously offered Mr. Thorne the position of Interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant
Accept and have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant
To accept and have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to accept and have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Emergency Management Performance Grant
Have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Emergency Management Performance Grant
To have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Emergency Management Performance Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Emergency Management Performance Grant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Joy Marble - Talent Bank Form - ADA Committee
Appoint Joy Marble to the ADA Committee
To appoint Joy Marble to the ADA Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Joy Marble to the ADA Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Resignation - Special Officer Herbert Wiltshire
Send Officer Wiltshire a thank you letter for his service to the town
To send Officer Wiltshire a thank you letter for his service to the town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to send Officer Wiltshire a thank you letter for his service to the town..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Surplus Property - Library
Declare surplus a 2016 HP8730 Office Jet Printer from the Holmes Public Library
To declare surplus a 2016 HP8730 Office Jet Printer from the Holmes Public Library.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to declared surplus a 2016 HP8730 Office Jet Printer from the Holmes Public Library..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Cemetery Lot Buy Backs
Buy back Grave #1, #5 and #6 in Section C-64 as per #3 in the Halifax Central Cemetery Rulers & Regulations
To buy back Grave #1, #5 and #6 in Section C-64 as per #3 in the Halifax Central Cemetery Rulers & Regulations.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to buy back Grave #1, #5 and #6 in Section C-64 as per #3 in the Halifax Central Cemetery Rulers & Regulations..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
United Elevator - Two Maintenance Contracts
Approve the maintenance contracts between the Town of Halifax and United Elevator Company, Inc. for the Town Hall, Police Station and the Halifax Elementary School
To approve the maintenance contracts between the Town of Halifax and United Elevator Company, Inc. for the Town Hall, Police Station and the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the maintenance contracts between the Town of Halifax and United Elevator Company, Inc. for the Town Hall, Police Station and the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Richard Goulart
Opened the Ascertainment Hearing for Comcast Cable License
To opened the Ascertainment Hearing for Comcast Cable License.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously opened the Ascertainment Hearing for Comcast Cable License..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Andrews asked if there was a motion to close the hearing tonight and keep …
Close tonight's hearing and continue the Ascertainment Hearing for public comment until December 10th
To close tonight's hearing and continue the Ascertainment Hearing for public comment until December 10th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to close tonight's hearing and continue the Ascertainment Hearing for public comment until December 10th..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Request from IT Department to Establish Amazon Account
Authorize the IT Department have its own log in for the Town's Amazon Account
To authorize the IT Department have its own log in for the Town's Amazon Account.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the IT Department have its own log in for the Town's Amazon Account..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for October 2021 in the amount of $159,487.11
To approve ambulance abatements for October 2021 in the amount of $159,487.11.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for October 2021 in the amount of $159,487.11..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Interim Town Administrator, Sergeants & Firefighters
To enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Interim Town Administrator, Sergeants & Firefighters:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Interim Town Administrator, Sergeants & Firefighters: 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)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to meet with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(5) and Suffolk Construction v
To enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to meet with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(5) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss: investigation of charges of criminal misconduct or consideration of the filing of criminal complaints:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to meet with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(5) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss: investigation of charges of criminal misconduct or consideration of the filing of criminal complaints: Gordon C. Andrews Yes Troy E. Garron Yes Ashley A. DiSesa Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to approve meeting minutes from Executive Session meetings on 7/2/21, 7/13/21, 7/20/21 & 7/23/21
To enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to approve meeting minutes from Executive Session meetings on 7/2/21, 7/13/21, 7/20/21 & 7/23/21:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to approve meeting minutes from Executive Session meetings on 7/2/21, 7/13/21, 7/20/21 & 7/23/21: Gordon C. Andrews Yes Troy E. Garron Yes Ashley A. DiSesa Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss Gordon C. Andrews v
To enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869 17MIS 000507; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915-20 83 CV000256; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 20 MISC000372 &Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20 cv - 11659:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869 17MIS 000507; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915-20 83 CV000256; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 20 MISC000372 &Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20 cv - 11659: Gordon C. Andrews Recused Troy E. Garron Yes Ashley A. DiSesa Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session (no time was noted on the Executive Session minutes that were done by DiSesa and McSherry was not present)
To come out of Executive Session (no time was noted on the Executive Session minutes that were done by DiSesa and McSherry was not present):
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session (no time was noted on the Executive Session minutes that were done by DiSesa and McSherry was not present): Gordon C. Andrews Yes Troy E. Garron Yes Ashley A. DiSesa Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
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