MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 27, 2022
18 recorded votes, 2 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 Thursday, January 27, 2022
To approve the agenda for Thursday, January 27, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Thursday, January 27, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm 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 affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Bill
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: National Grid (Town Hall)……………………………………………… $ 1,486.28
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: National Grid (Town Hall)……………………………………………… $ 1,486.28.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
ARPA Funds for Water Department
Approve the request as long as the funds are available
To approve the request as long as the funds are available.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request as long as the funds are available..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Fire Dept. Safety Equipment Grant
Affirm the Chair, Gordon c
To affirm the Chair, Gordon c. Andrews, signing of the Fire Department Safety Equipment Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to affirm the Chair, Gordon c. Andrews, signing of the Fire Department Safety Equipment Grant..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for December 2021 in the amount of $69,445.63
To approve ambulance abatements for December 2021 in the amount of $69,445.63.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for December 2021 in the amount of $69,445.63..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Surplus Item - Library
Declare 1 Dell Optiplex 3050 (2017) from the Holmes Public Library
To declare 1 Dell Optiplex 3050 (2017) from the Holmes Public Library.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to declared 1 Dell Optiplex 3050 (2017) from the Holmes Public Library..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
ARPA Funds Transfer to Legal Expense Line
Use $100,000 of unrestricted ARPA funds for Legal Expense
To use $100,000 of unrestricted ARPA funds for Legal Expense.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to use $100,000 of unrestricted ARPA funds for Legal Expense..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Covid Policy
Approve the request for $5,000 from ARPA funds for additional test kits if necessary
To approve the request for $5,000 from ARPA funds for additional test kits if necessary.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa the Board unanimously voted to approve the request for $5,000 from ARPA funds for additional test kits if necessary..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Question #1
Not accept a home test, and only accept a documented test from the Fire Department or another medical source, in order to reimburse COVID sick time to a benefited employee or pay time to a...
To not accept a home test, and only accept a documented test from the Fire Department or another medical source, in order to reimburse COVID sick time to a benefited employee or pay time to a non-benefited employee. They clarified the same documentation would be needed to reimburse/pay if caring for a qualified dependent under the EPSL of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to not accept a home test, and only accept a documented test from the Fire Department or another medical source, in order to reimburse COVID sick time to a benefited employee or pay time to a non-benefited employee. They clarified the same documentation would be needed to reimburse/pay if caring for a qualified dependent under the EPSL of Massachusetts..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Question #3
That the Town of Halifax would reimburse sick time to an individual exposed at work as a close contact and forced to quarantine during their employment with the Town of Halifax
To that the Town of Halifax would reimburse sick time to an individual exposed at work as a close contact and forced to quarantine during their employment with the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted that the Town of Halifax would reimburse sick time to an individual exposed at work as a close contact and forced to quarantine during their employment with the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Question #4
That the Town of Halifax will cap the number of hours used/reimbursed by employees for COVID at 40 to fall in line with the EPSL in Massachusetts
To that the Town of Halifax will cap the number of hours used/reimbursed by employees for COVID at 40 to fall in line with the EPSL in Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that the Town of Halifax will cap the number of hours used/reimbursed by employees for COVID at 40 to fall in line with the EPSL in Massachusetts..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Amend the vote to state that the Town of Halifax will cap the number of hours used/reimbursed by employees for COVID at 40 with the exception of fire fighters who will be reimbursed 48 hours to...
To amend the vote to state that the Town of Halifax will cap the number of hours used/reimbursed by employees for COVID at 40 with the exception of fire fighters who will be reimbursed 48 hours to fall in line with the EPSL in Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to amend the vote to state that the Town of Halifax will cap the number of hours used/reimbursed by employees for COVID at 40 with the exception of fire fighters who will be reimbursed 48 hours to fall in line with the EPSL in Massachusetts..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 10:28 a.m. with the Board of Assessors and Naomi Kawamoto of Brooks & DeRensis (remotely) to discuss Halifax Solar v
To enter into Executive Session at 10:28 a.m. with the Board of Assessors and Naomi Kawamoto of Brooks & DeRensis (remotely) to discuss Halifax Solar v. Halifax (tax abatement cases) and Wal-Mart v. Halifax (tax abatement case):
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 10:28 a.m. with the Board of Assessors and Naomi Kawamoto of Brooks & DeRensis (remotely) to discuss Halifax Solar v. Halifax (tax abatement cases) and Wal-Mart v. Halifax (tax abatement case): Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 10:55 a.m. and reconvene in Open Session at 11:15 a.m
To come out of Executive Session at 10:55 a.m. and reconvene in Open Session at 11:15 a.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 10:55 a.m. and reconvene in Open Session at 11:15 a.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Board of Selectmen Recording Secretary
Approve a wage rate of $16.75 (Garde 2; Step 3) for the Selectmen Recording Secretary
To approve a wage rate of $16.75 (Garde 2; Step 3) for the Selectmen Recording Secretary.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the board unanimously voted to approve a wage rate of $16.75 (Garde 2; Step 3) for the Selectmen Recording Secretary..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes
Approve Executive Session minutes of July 23, 2021 and December 17, 2021
To approve Executive Session minutes of July 23, 2021 and December 17, 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 July 23, 2021 and December 17, 2021: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 11:40 a.m
To adjourn the meeting at 11:40 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 11:40 a.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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