MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 8, 2022
27 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, March 8, 2022
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, March 8, 2022..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 24, 2021 Regular Session - October 18, 2021 Regular Session - January 11, 2022 Regular Session - February 11, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 24, 2021 Regular Session - October 18, 2021 Regular Session - January 11, 2022 Regular Session - February 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 24, 2021 Regular Session - October 18, 2021 Regular Session - January 11, 2022 Regular Session - February 11, 2022.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
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.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following commitments
To affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 24,628.46 2/14/22 - 2/20/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 8,687.30 2/21/22 - 2/27/22
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 24,628.46 2/14/22 - 2/20/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 8,687.30 2/21/22 - 2/27/22.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant:
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 warrant: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approve payment of the following warrant & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant & commitment: School Warrant #81 $ 328,104.25 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 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: School Warrant #81 $ 328,104.25 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill:
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 bill: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Don Barrows - Monponsett Watershed - Weed Remediation & Alum Treatments
Appoint Mr. Barrows as the Alternate to the Central Plymouth County Water District
To appoint Mr. Barrows as the Alternate to the Central Plymouth County Water District. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to appoint Mr. Barrows as the Alternate to the Central Plymouth County Water District. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Intermunicipal Dispatch Agreement
Approve the Intermunicipal Dispatch Agreement
To approve the Intermunicipal Dispatch Agreement.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously vote to approve the Intermunicipal Dispatch Agreement..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Revised Proposed Animal Control Officer By-law Changes
Support the revised proposed Animal Control By-Law changes
To support the revised proposed Animal Control By-Law changes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously vote to support the revised proposed Animal Control By-Law changes..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Reappoint William Hinkley to Taunton River Stewardship Council
Reappoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council
To reappoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron moved to reappoint William Hinkley to the Taunton River Stewardship Council. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Reappoint Kathy Shiavone to Board of Registrars
The reappoint Kathy Shiavone to the Board of Registrars
To the reappoint Kathy Shiavone to the Board of Registrars. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved the reappoint Kathy Shiavone to the Board of Registrars. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Disclosure by Municipal Employee Section 20(b)
Approve the disclosure
To approve the disclosure. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. The disclosure was sign by Andrews.
From the minutes
“Garron motioned to approve the disclosure. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. The disclosure was sign by Andrews. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
That Morse Brothers pays for the additional cubic yards of soil that was removed (.25 cents for 16,000 cubic feet)
To that Morse Brothers pays for the additional cubic yards of soil that was removed (.25 cents for 16,000 cubic feet). This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron moved that Morse Brothers pays for the additional cubic yards of soil that was removed (.25 cents for 16,000 cubic feet). This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Close out the Earth Removal Permit upon condition of payment
To close out the Earth Removal Permit upon condition of payment. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved to close out the Earth Removal Permit upon condition of payment. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Revised Visiting Nurse's Contract
Approve the revised Nursing Contract
To approve the revised Nursing Contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the revised Nursing Contract..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Petition Articles
Send the two marijuana petition Articles to the Planning Board for them to hold a hearing on them
To send the two marijuana petition Articles to the Planning Board for them to hold a hearing on them.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to send the two marijuana petition Articles to the Planning Board for them to hold a hearing on them..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Solar Farm Update
Lease to own the solar panels and send out an RFP to start the project
To lease to own the solar panels and send out an RFP to start the project. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved to lease to own the solar panels and send out an RFP to start the project. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Scheduled Appointments
Continue the hearing to March 22nd at 5 p.m. This was seconded by Garron
To continue the hearing to March 22nd at 5 p.m. This was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to continue the hearing to March 22nd at 5 p.m. This was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Use of Town Green for Field of Flags from VFW
Of unanimously granted VFW Post 6258, permission to put a Field of Flags (500 flags in a 15' x 30' rectangular pattern) on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway)
To of unanimously granted VFW Post 6258, permission to put a Field of Flags (500 flags in a 15' x 30' rectangular pattern) on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board of unanimously granted VFW Post 6258, permission to put a Field of Flags (500 flags in a 15' x 30' rectangular pattern) on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway)..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Plan for CoA - Update Discussion & Vote
Use $15,000 of ARPA funds to move forward with the design and development stage for the CoA. This motion was seconded by Garron
To use $15,000 of ARPA funds to move forward with the design and development stage for the CoA. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved to use $15,000 of ARPA funds to move forward with the design and development stage for the CoA. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Town Clerk Increase in Vital Fees
Increase the vital fees to $10 from $5
To increase the vital fees to $10 from $5. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved to increase the vital fees to $10 from $5. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Resignation from Troy Garron
Update the Article to add in a 1-year seat to the Board of Selectmen with a term of an effective date of next year
To update the Article to add in a 1-year seat to the Board of Selectmen with a term of an effective date of next year. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa motioned to update the Article to add in a 1-year seat to the Board of Selectmen with a term of an effective date of next year. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for February 2022 in the amount of $84,403.10
To approve ambulance abatements for February 2022 in the amount of $84,403.10.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for February 2022 in the amount of $84,403.10..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Article for ATM - Stormwater Management Regulations Changes
Include an Article in the May 2022 Warrant for the proposed changes in the Stormwater By-Law
To include an Article in the May 2022 Warrant for the proposed changes in the Stormwater By-Law.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to include an Article in the May 2022 Warrant for the proposed changes in the Stormwater By-Law..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and to approve Executive Session Minutes of November 23, 2021: As...
To enter into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and to approve Executive Session Minutes of November 23, 2021: 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 5:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and to approve Executive Session Minutes of November 23, 2021: 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)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 5:55 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 5:55 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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