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February 11, 2022
20 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron, Ashley A. DiSesa
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ashley A. DiSesa arrived late, after the executive session (the minutes do not give the time).
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Friday, February 11, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Friday, February 11, 2022.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Friday, February 11, 2022..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Commitments
Affirm payment of the following commitments
To affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 1,955.98 1/17/22 - 1/23/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 88,660.44 1/24/22 - 1/30/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 36,440.97 1/31/22 - 2/6/22
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 1,955.98 1/17/22 - 1/23/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 88,660.44 1/24/22 - 1/30/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 36,440.97 1/31/22 - 2/6/22.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approve payment of the following commitment
To approve payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,160.00
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: William August, Esq. (legal/January)…………………………………... $ 70.00 Plymouth County Extension (services/FY22)…....................................... $ 150.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (services/FY22)…………... $ 3,500.00 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 WB Mason (envelopes/toner/in)………………………………………... $ 163.25 WB Mason (10 cartons of paper)……………………………………….. $ 299.30
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: William August, Esq. (legal/January)…………………………………... $ 70.00 Plymouth County Extension (services/FY22)…....................................... $ 150.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (services/FY22)…………... $ 3,500.00 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 WB Mason (envelopes/toner/in)………………………………………... $ 163.25 WB Mason (10 cartons of paper)……………………………………….. $ 299.30.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
ACO Proposed By-Law Change from Chief Chaves
Approve the bylaw change
To approve the bylaw change.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted to approve the bylaw change. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Intermittent FMLA Request
Intermittent FMLA Request (the minutes do not record the wording of the motion)
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Nursing Service Agreement Between the Town of Halifax & Laurie Montouri
Nursing Service Agreement Between the Town of Halifax & Laurie Montouri (the minutes do not record the wording of the motion)
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews. Troy Garron: Yes Gordon Andrews: Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Opening & Closing ATM & STM Warrant
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022, this was seconded by Garron
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022, this was seconded by Garron.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022, this was seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022 on March 22, 2022, this was seconded by Garron
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022 on March 22, 2022, this was seconded by Garron.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022 on March 22, 2022, this was seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022, this was seconded by Garron
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022, this was seconded by Garron.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 9, 2022, this was seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Close the Special Town Meeting for May 9, 2022 on March 22, 2022, this was seconded by Garron
To close the Special Town Meeting for May 9, 2022 on March 22, 2022, this was seconded by Garron.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting for May 9, 2022 on March 22, 2022, this was seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve the ambulance abatement in the amount of $108,938.90, this was seconded by Garron
To approve the ambulance abatement in the amount of $108,938.90, this was seconded by Garron.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to approve the ambulance abatement in the amount of $108,938.90, this was seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 12:22 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway and the Mixed Unit
To enter into Executive Session at 12:22 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway and the Mixed Unit: As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 12:22 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway and the Mixed Unit: 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.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 12:48 p.m. and returned to open session
To come out of Executive Session at 12:48 p.m. and returned to open session:
Ashley A. DiSesa had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 12:48 p.m. and returned to open session: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #68 $ 395,620.03 Vendor Warrant #69 $ 79,440.81 Withholding Warrant #70 $ 135,883.54 Vendor Warrant #71 $ 99,506.05 School Warrant #72 $ 490,990.26
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 voted to affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #68 $ 395,620.03 Vendor Warrant #69 $ 79,440.81 Withholding Warrant #70 $ 135,883.54 Vendor Warrant #71 $ 99,506.05 School Warrant #72 $ 490,990.26.” (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)
Appoint Associate Member - Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Marline Amedee as an Associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, this motion was seconded by DiSesa
To appoint Marline Amedee as an Associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, this motion was seconded by DiSesa.
Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Garron moved to appoint Marline Amedee as an Associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, this motion was seconded by DiSesa. Troy Garron: Yes Ashley DiSesa: Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Annual Town Meeting - Monday, May 9, 2022 Time Change
Approve the time change for the May 9, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to 6:30 p.m., this was seconded by Garron
To approve the time change for the May 9, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to 6:30 p.m., this was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved to approve the time change for the May 9, 2022 Annual Town Meeting to 6:30 p.m., this was seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes Ashley DiSesa: Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Special Town Meeting - Monday, May 9, 2022 Time Change
Approve the time change for the May 9, 2022 Special Town Meeting to 7:00 p.m., this motion was seconded by Garron
To approve the time change for the May 9, 2022 Special Town Meeting to 7:00 p.m., this motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved to approve the time change for the May 9, 2022 Special Town Meeting to 7:00 p.m., this motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon Andrews: Yes Troy Garron: Yes Ashley DiSesa: Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 1:20:28 (film time)
To adjourn the meeting at 1:20:28 (film time)
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 1:20:28 (film time).” (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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