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January 11, 2022
26 recorded votes, 5 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, January 11, 2022
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, January 11, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Regular Session - June 23, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 27, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 27, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 27, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following commitments
To affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 64,714.50 12/6/21-12/12/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,535.12 12/13/21-12/19/21
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 64,714.50 12/6/21-12/12/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,535.12 12/13/21-12/19/21.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants:
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 affirm payment of the following warrants: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment:
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 warrants & commitment: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused 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: National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,263.95 William August, Esq. (legal services/December)…………..................... $ 700.00 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 WB Mason (batteries/ink/toner/tape/elastics)…………………………... $ 169.50
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,263.95 William August, Esq. (legal services/December)…………..................... $ 700.00 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 WB Mason (batteries/ink/toner/tape/elastics)…………………………... $ 169.50.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill:
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 bill: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Outstanding Ambulance Bills
Approve to abate outstanding ambulance bills for the year 2018 in the amount of $430,516.06
To approve to abate outstanding ambulance bills for the year 2018 in the amount of $430,516.06.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve to abate outstanding ambulance bills for the year 2018 in the amount of $430,516.06..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirm Road Opening Permit - 57 Lake Street
Affirm approval of Permit #2022-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to relocate gas service line at the above location
To affirm approval of Permit #2022-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to relocate gas service line at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Permit #2022-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to relocate gas service line at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Printing of the Town Meeting Warrant
Award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the 2022 May Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant at $49.20 per page
To award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the 2022 May Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant at $49.20 per page.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to award the printing contract to Harry B. Harding & Son for the printing of the 2022 May Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant at $49.20 per page..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Family Medical Leave Request
Grant a request for Family Medical Leave for a town employee
To grant a request for Family Medical Leave for a town employee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to grant a request for Family Medical Leave for a town employee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
John Sullivan - Appointment to Traffic Safety Committee
Appoint John Sullivan to the Traffic Safety Committee
To appoint John Sullivan to the Traffic Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint John Sullivan to the Traffic Safety Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Steve Littlefield - Appointment to Traffic Safety Committee
Appoint Steve Littlefield to the Traffic Safety Committee
To appoint Steve Littlefield to the Traffic Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Steve Littlefield to the Traffic Safety Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Installation of Lights on Pole #182 & #183 on Plymouth Street
Approve 1 streetlight on Pole #182 and 1 streetlight on Pole #183 on Plymouth Street
To approve 1 streetlight on Pole #182 and 1 streetlight on Pole #183 on Plymouth Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approved 1 streetlight on Pole #182 and 1 streetlight on Pole #183 on Plymouth Street..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Discussion & Vote on Department Heads Reporting to Town Administrator
Have the Director of Facilities Maintenance, the Town Accountant and IT to report directly to the Town Administrator, Ed Thorne
To have the Director of Facilities Maintenance, the Town Accountant and IT to report directly to the Town Administrator, Ed Thorne.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have the Director of Facilities Maintenance, the Town Accountant and IT to report directly to the Town Administrator, Ed Thorne..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Process of Future Host Community Agreements (HCAs)
Approve that process of going to the Planning Board, having a public forum then come to the Board of Selectmen
To approve that process of going to the Planning Board, having a public forum then come to the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve that process of going to the Planning Board, having a public forum then come to the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Zoning By-Law Committee Contract Recommendations
Terminate the contract with Attorney Mark Bobrowski and move forward with Town Counsel
To terminate the contract with Attorney Mark Bobrowski and move forward with Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to terminate the contract with Attorney Mark Bobrowski and move forward with Town Counsel.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
January 7, 2022 - Snow Day
Approve Friday, January 7th as a snow day for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees
To approve Friday, January 7th as a snow day for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved Friday, January 7th as a snow day for Town Hall and Council on Aging employees..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Jean Gallant - Covid Testing
Approve a request from a Highway employee that their 3.5 sick days be returned to them
To approve a request from a Highway employee that their 3.5 sick days be returned to them.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve a request from a Highway employee that their 3.5 sick days be returned to them..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto
To enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. 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 8:34 p.m. 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 8:50 p.m. and return to open session
To come out of Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. and return to open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. and return to open session: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Purchase Locks
Spend $16,000 of ARPA funds to buy ADA compliance levers cores and lock sets in compliance with the Building Inspector's requirements for emergency egress
To spend $16,000 of ARPA funds to buy ADA compliance levers cores and lock sets in compliance with the Building Inspector's requirements for emergency egress.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to spend $16,000 of ARPA funds to buy ADA compliance levers cores and lock sets in compliance with the Building Inspector's requirements for emergency egress..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants and Firefighters
To enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants and Firefighters: As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants and Firefighters: As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Amend the motion to go into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants and Firefighters
To amend the motion to go into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants and Firefighters.
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 amended the motion to go into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants and Firefighters..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.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 9:50 p.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
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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