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December 14, 2021
23 recorded votes, 3 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, December 14, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, December 14, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Minutes
Approve Executive Session minutes of June 8, 2021
To approve Executive Session minutes of June 8, 2021:
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 approve Executive Session minutes of June 8, 2021: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments:
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 & commitments: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: South Coastal Counties Legal Services(FY22 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(FY22 services)……… $ 3,500.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #55 $ 120,844.83 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #55 $ 120,844.83 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
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 approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
2022 License Renewals
Renew the following 2022 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine &...
To renew the following 2022 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax In Season Restaurant, Inc. - d/b/a Lakeside Villa Lily Café II, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant Class I Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Class II Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Liddell Leasing Corporation
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2022 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax In Season Restaurant, Inc. - d/b/a Lakeside Villa Lily Café II, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant Class I Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Class II Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Liddell Leasing Corporation.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Class III
Renew the following 2022 license contingent on the licensee submitting their paperwork
To renew the following 2022 license contingent on the licensee submitting their paperwork: Common Victualler Family & Friends Enterprise, Inc. - d/b/a Santoro's Pizza
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2022 license contingent on the licensee submitting their paperwork: Common Victualler Family & Friends Enterprise, Inc. - d/b/a Santoro's Pizza.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Recycling Abatement
Abate Bill #2445 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents
To abate Bill #2445 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2445 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)
Lakeville Kennel Agreement
Approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter
To approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Quote to Harding Print for Town Meeting Warrant
Send a letter to Harding Print asking for a quote for the printing of the May 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant
To send a letter to Harding Print asking for a quote for the printing of the May 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Harding Print asking for a quote for the printing of the May 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Laura Black - Extension of Trailer Permit
Approve a 12 month extension of Building Permit 21-388 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 25 A Street
To approve a 12 month extension of Building Permit 21-388 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 25 A Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 12 month extension of Building Permit 21-388 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 25 A Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for November in the amount of $ $ 85,408.07
To approve ambulance abatements for November in the amount of $ $ 85,408.07.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for November in the amount of $ $ 85,408.07..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
ADA Coordinator Appointment
Appoint Edwin Thorne as the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator
To appoint Edwin Thorne as the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously appointed Edwin Thorne as the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Designate Edwin Thorne to Authorize ARPA Grant Application
Authorize Edwin Thorne to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such ARPA Grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on...
To authorize Edwin Thorne to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such ARPA Grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town of Halifax to complete each such application, with such approval, representations, and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of Edwin Thorne on such application; and if any such ARPA grant is awarded, Edwin Thorne shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron the Board unanimously authorized Edwin Thorne to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such ARPA Grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town of Halifax to complete each such application, with such approval, representations, and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of Edwin Thorne on such application; and if any such ARPA grant is awarded, Edwin Thorne shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Pay for the Inspector of Buildings - Steve Solari
That the Inspector of Buildings Steve Solari, be paid fifty dollars ($50) per inspection
To that the Inspector of Buildings Steve Solari, be paid fifty dollars ($50) per inspection.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that the Inspector of Buildings Steve Solari, be paid fifty dollars ($50) per inspection..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Contract - Pine Street Bridge - Extension of Time
Have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the contract for an extension of time to finish the work on the Pine Street Bridge Replacement
To have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the contract for an extension of time to finish the work on the Pine Street Bridge Replacement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the contract for an extension of time to finish the work on the Pine Street Bridge Replacement..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Have all Boards and Committees use the Selectmen's Meeting Room or the Great Hall for meetings
To have all Boards and Committees use the Selectmen's Meeting Room or the Great Hall for meetings.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have all Boards and Committees use the Selectmen's Meeting Room or the Great Hall for meetings..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Elevated Root - 317 Monponsett St. - HCA Discussion & Possible Vote
Sign the Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots II LLC
To sign the Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots II LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to sign the Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots II LLC..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Host Community Agreement Certification for Elevated Roots II LLC
To have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Host Community Agreement Certification for Elevated Roots II LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews, sign the Host Community Agreement Certification for Elevated Roots II LLC..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:34 p.m. to discuss to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto
To enter into Executive Session at 7:34 p.m. to discuss 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 7:34 p.m. to discuss 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 8:13 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:13 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:13 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:13 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 8:13 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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