MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 22, 2022
37 recorded votes, 4 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 (4:35 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Dick Steele & Pete Barone - Youth & Recreation Commission
Allow Youth and Rec. to have a revolving fund of $25,000
To allow Youth and Rec. to have a revolving fund of $25,000. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Garron later amended his motion to change the amount to $40,000.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to allow Youth and Rec. to have a revolving fund of $25,000. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Garron later amended his motion to change the amount to $40,000. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Lori Costa - use of Town Hall Green - Buzz off for One Mission
Approve the use of the Town Hall Green on May 22nd from 12-3 p.m. for the Buzz Off event
To approve the use of the Town Hall Green on May 22nd from 12-3 p.m. for the Buzz Off event. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to approve the use of the Town Hall Green on May 22nd from 12-3 p.m. for the Buzz Off event. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Lori Costa - use of Town Hall Green - Pride in Halifax
Approve the use of the Town Hall Green on June 25th from 12-3 p.m. for Pride in Halifax
To approve the use of the Town Hall Green on June 25th from 12-3 p.m. for Pride in Halifax. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to approve the use of the Town Hall Green on June 25th from 12-3 p.m. for Pride in Halifax. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: DiSesa)
Scheduled Appointments
Recommend Mr. Perry requests to transfer the funds
To recommend Mr. Perry requests to transfer the funds. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to recommend Mr. Perry requests to transfer the funds. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 22, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 22, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 22, 2022.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
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 $ 33,592.68 2/28/22 - 3/6/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 13,132.69 3/7/22 - 3/13/22
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 33,592.68 2/28/22 - 3/6/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 13,132.69 3/7/22 - 3/13/22.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: Ellis Auto Body & Service (2021 Ford Explorer/ Police)……………… $ 4,818.65
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: Ellis Auto Body & Service (2021 Ford Explorer/ Police)……………… $ 4,818.65.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve 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 approve payment of the following warrants: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained 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:
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 bills: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Town Administrator - Solitude Pond Treatment Contracts
Approve the contract for the pond treatment totaling $183,450 and allow the Chair to sign
To approve the contract for the pond treatment totaling $183,450 and allow the Chair to sign. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to approve the contract for the pond treatment totaling $183,450 and allow the Chair to sign. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approve the contract for the pond treatment totaling $242,750
To approve the contract for the pond treatment totaling $242,750. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to approve the contract for the pond treatment totaling $242,750. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Scheduled Appointments
Continue the hearing of transferring the alcohol license from Lily Café II to Dragon Lake Village Inc to May 10th at 5:30 p.m. This motion was seconded by Garron
To continue the hearing of transferring the alcohol license from Lily Café II to Dragon Lake Village Inc to May 10th at 5:30 p.m. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to continue the hearing of transferring the alcohol license from Lily Café II to Dragon Lake Village Inc to May 10th at 5:30 p.m. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Article from Halifax Fireworks Committee
Approve the requested article
To approve the requested article. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to approve the requested article. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Article for Town Hall Front Door
Approve the Article
To approve the Article. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to approve the Article. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Bid
Go out to bid for gasoline and diesel fuel
To go out to bid for gasoline and diesel fuel. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to go out to bid for gasoline and diesel fuel. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Cemetery Deeds
Approve the cemetery deeds
To approve the cemetery deeds. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to approve the cemetery deeds. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Appoint Pamela McSherry to Halifax Cultural Council
Appoint Pamela McSherry to the Halifax Cultural Council
To appoint Pamela McSherry to the Halifax Cultural Council. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to appoint Pamela McSherry to the Halifax Cultural Council. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Declare Surplus - Library
Declare the above items surplus
To declare the above items surplus. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to declare the above items surplus. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
To declare the above items surplus. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to declare the above items surplus. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Declare Surplus - IT Department
Declare the above items surplus
To declare the above items surplus. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to declare the above items surplus. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Allow the Chair to sign the form from the Cannabis Control Commission pending approval from the Zoning Enforcement Officer
To allow the Chair to sign the form from the Cannabis Control Commission pending approval from the Zoning Enforcement Officer. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to allow the Chair to sign the form from the Cannabis Control Commission pending approval from the Zoning Enforcement Officer. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Fee Increases from the Town Clerk
Increase the fee as of July 1, 2022 from $5 to $10
To increase the fee as of July 1, 2022 from $5 to $10. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to increase the fee as of July 1, 2022 from $5 to $10. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Proposal from SL for HVAC at Middle & High School
Approve Halifax's amount for the HVAC system
To approve Halifax's amount for the HVAC system. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to approve Halifax's amount for the HVAC system. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Road Opening - Intersection of 13th Ave. & Lingan Street
Approve the road opening contingent on approve from the Conservation Commission
To approve the road opening contingent on approve from the Conservation Commission. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to approve the road opening contingent on approve from the Conservation Commission. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Earth Removal Permit - Morse Brothers - 0 Plymouth St. & 250 Lingan Street
Add an Article to the Special Town Meeting stating the following regarding earth removal fee
To add an Article to the Special Town Meeting stating the following regarding earth removal fee: this permit be subject to a fee of $1 per cubic yard or more as determined by the Board payable to the Town of Halifax. Any inspections by the engineer of the towns choice to ensure the work is being done follows the approved plans in the section shall be paid by the applicant. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to add an Article to the Special Town Meeting stating the following regarding earth removal fee: this permit be subject to a fee of $1 per cubic yard or more as determined by the Board payable to the Town of Halifax. Any inspections by the engineer of the towns choice to ensure the work is being done follows the approved plans in the section shall be paid by the applicant. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Release Bond - Morse Brothers, Inc. - 250 Lingan Street
Release the bond that was held against the above project
To release the bond that was held against the above project. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to release the bond that was held against the above project. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Reappoint Janice Hayward and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Committee, term to expire August 31, 2025
To reappoint Janice Hayward and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Committee, term to expire August 31, 2025. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to reappoint Janice Hayward and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Committee, term to expire August 31, 2025. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approve the Article for the CoA project
To approve the Article for the CoA project. This was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to approve the Article for the CoA project. This was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
James Coombe - Appoint as a Democratic member of the Board of Registrars
Appoint James Coombe to the Board of Registrars for a term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025
To appoint James Coombe to the Board of Registrars for a term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to appoint James Coombe to the Board of Registrars for a term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Daniel McIver - Appoint as an Unenrolled member of the Board of Registrars
Appoint Daniel McIver as an unenrolled member of the board of registrars for the term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025
To appoint Daniel McIver as an unenrolled member of the board of registrars for the term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to appoint Daniel McIver as an unenrolled member of the board of registrars for the term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
5G Policy
Approve what is contained within Article 48 as the Town's bylaw on 5G until Zoning has acted upon
To approve what is contained within Article 48 as the Town's bylaw on 5G until Zoning has acted upon. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to approve what is contained within Article 48 as the Town's bylaw on 5G until Zoning has acted upon. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Reserve Funds Transfer
Have DiSesa present to the Finance Committee an amount for a reserve funds transfer to pay for legal services
To have DiSesa present to the Finance Committee an amount for a reserve funds transfer to pay for legal services. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to have DiSesa present to the Finance Committee an amount for a reserve funds transfer to pay for legal services. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and HES
To enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and HES: As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have 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 5:48 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and HES: As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have 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)
Enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v
To enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. Town of Halifax: As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. Town of Halifax: As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss the following:
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 enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss the following: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:20 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 6:20 p.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
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