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April 19, 2022
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Ashley A. DiSesa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 19, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, April 19, 2022..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 10, 2021 Regular Session - March 8, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 10, 2021 Regular Session - March 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 10, 2021 Regular Session - March 8, 2022.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #86 $ 376,800.55 Vendor Warrant #87 $ 83,684.00 Withholding Warrant #88 $ 119,163.60 Vendor Warrant #89 $ 156,193.65 School Warrant #90 $ 461,999.20 Payroll Warrant #91 $ 384,688.28 Vendor Warrant #92 $ 251,732.09 Withholding Warrant #93 $ 130,767.67 Ambulance Commitment $ 43,277.57 3/14/22 - 3/20/22
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 Andrews, the Board voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #86 $ 376,800.55 Vendor Warrant #87 $ 83,684.00 Withholding Warrant #88 $ 119,163.60 Vendor Warrant #89 $ 156,193.65 School Warrant #90 $ 461,999.20 Payroll Warrant #91 $ 384,688.28 Vendor Warrant #92 $ 251,732.09 Withholding Warrant #93 $ 130,767.67 Ambulance Commitment $ 43,277.57 3/14/22 - 3/20/22.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: M.E. O'Brien & Sons, Inc. (ins. claim/Holmes playground)…………… $ 2,184.97
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: M.E. O'Brien & Sons, Inc. (ins. claim/Holmes playground)…………… $ 2,184.97.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant #94 $ 265,938.66 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 $ 5,160.00
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 Andrews, the Board voted to approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant #94 $ 265,938.66 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)……………. $ 74.26 CNA Surety Direct Bill (L. Cole/bond)…................................................ $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (S. Lawless/bond)…........................................... $ 600.00 William August, Esq. (legal services/March)........................................... $ 350.00 Express Newspapers (ad/fuel bid)………………………………………. $ 45.00 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (signs for Garron)………………………. $ 75.00 Miia prop. & Casualty Group, Inc. $ 566.00 (policy)……………………………...
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 Andrews, the Board voted to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)……………. $ 74.26 CNA Surety Direct Bill (L. Cole/bond)…................................................ $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (S. Lawless/bond)…........................................... $ 600.00 William August, Esq. (legal services/March)........................................... $ 350.00 Express Newspapers (ad/fuel bid)………………………………………. $ 45.00 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (signs for Garron)………………………. $ 75.00 Miia prop. & Casualty Group, Inc. $ 566.00 (policy)……………………………....” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Talent Bank Form from David Mascio
Be the Alternative Representative and Andrews be the Representative for the Plymouth County Advisory Board
To be the Alternative Representative and Andrews be the Representative for the Plymouth County Advisory Board. This motion was seconded by Andrews.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to be the Alternative Representative and Andrews be the Representative for the Plymouth County Advisory Board. This motion was seconded by Andrews. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Appoint DiSesa as Vice Chair and the Clerk
To appoint DiSesa as Vice Chair and the Clerk. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to appoint DiSesa as Vice Chair and the Clerk. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: DiSesa)
Affirm Road Opening - 57 Lake Street
Affirm approval of Permit #2022-03 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 2' x 2' road cut to relocate current gas service at the above location
To affirm approval of Permit #2022-03 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 2' x 2' road cut to relocate current gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Permit #2022-03 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 2' x 2' road cut to relocate current gas service at the above location..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Affirm Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Contract
Affirm approval of the engineering contract for thew Water treatment Plant Upgrades
To affirm approval of the engineering contract for thew Water treatment Plant Upgrades.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of the engineering contract for thew Water treatment Plant Upgrades..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Animal Control Officer Reappointment
Reappoint Amanda Feighery as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2023
To reappoint Amanda Feighery as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Amanda Feighery as the Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2023..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
MassDEP Contract
Transfer funds for the MassDEP Contract
To transfer funds for the MassDEP Contract. This motion was seconded by Andrews.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to transfer funds for the MassDEP Contract. This motion was seconded by Andrews. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 4:38 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and HES and Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of...
To enter into Executive Session at 4:38 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and HES and Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. Town of Halifax: As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and 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 4:38 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and HES and Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. Town of Halifax: As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 5:31 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:31 p.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
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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