MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 26, 2022
21 recorded votes, 2 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
Go out of order and review the Town Meeting warrant at the end of their meeting
To go out of order and review the Town Meeting warrant at the end of their meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to go out of order and review the Town Meeting warrant at the end of their meeting..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #95 $ 391,251.01 Withholding Warrant #96 $ 133,815.68 Vendor Warrant #97 $ 111,716.78
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 warrants: Payroll Warrant #95 $ 391,251.01 Withholding Warrant #96 $ 133,815.68 Vendor Warrant #97 $ 111,716.78.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,197.72 Express Newspapers (ad/Morse Brothers/Earth removal hearing )…….. $ 45.00
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 Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,197.72 Express Newspapers (ad/Morse Brothers/Earth removal hearing )…….. $ 45.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Town Administrator's Report
Sign the advance life support agreement
To sign the advance life support agreement. This motion was seconded by Andrews.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to sign the advance life support agreement. This motion was seconded by Andrews. Gordon C. Andrews -Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
ALS Affiliation Agreement
Approve the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Inc
To approve the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Inc..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Designate a Municipal Hearing Officer
Appoint DiSesa as the Municipal Hearing Officer
To appoint DiSesa as the Municipal Hearing Officer. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to appoint DiSesa as the Municipal Hearing Officer. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews -Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: DiSesa)
Historical Society - Use of Town Green - Spring Plant Sale
Approve the use of the town green for the plant sale on Saturday May 7th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This motion was seconded by Andrews
To approve the use of the town green for the plant sale on Saturday May 7th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This motion was seconded by Andrews.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to approve the use of the town green for the plant sale on Saturday May 7th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This motion was seconded by Andrews. Gordon C. Andrews -Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Live Entertainment - Cruise Nights at Walmart
Approve Permit #2022-05 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 6th through September 22nd
To approve Permit #2022-05 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 6th through September 22nd.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2022-05 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 6th through September 22nd..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Ragnar Relay - Use of HES Parking Lot
Authorize Amber Sadler, senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location at the Halifax Elementary School Parking lot on May 21, 2022 between the hours of 1:00...
To authorize Amber Sadler, senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location at the Halifax Elementary School Parking lot on May 21, 2022 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Amber Sadler, senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location at the Halifax Elementary School Parking lot on May 21, 2022 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Scheduled Appointments
Write a support letter
To write a support letter. This motion was seconded by Andrews.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to write a support letter. This motion was seconded by Andrews. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for March 2022 in the amount of $91,345.92
To approve ambulance abatements for March 2022 in the amount of $91,345.92.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for March 2022 in the amount of $91,345.92..” (Motion: Andrews, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 4:44 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit and HES As discussing strategy with respect to...
To enter into Executive Session at 4:44 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 and 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 4:44 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 and 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 Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Scheduled Appointments
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Andrews.
From the minutes
“DiSesa motioned to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Andrews. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Continue the hearing to June 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting room
To continue the hearing to June 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting room. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Andrews moved to continue the hearing to June 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting room. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: DiSesa)
Review of Town Meeting Warrant
Recommend Articles 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45 and Ballot Question #1 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To recommend Articles 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45 and Ballot Question #1 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved DiSesa and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to recommend Articles 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45 and Ballot Question #1 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Hold Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, 34, 37, 38, 39, 41 and 43 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To hold Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, 34, 37, 38, 39, 41 and 43 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved DiSesa and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to hold Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, 34, 37, 38, 39, 41 and 43 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Hold Line #42 of Article 4 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To hold Line #42 of Article 4 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved DiSesa and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to hold Line #42 of Article 4 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Not to recommend Article 44 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To not to recommend Article 44 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved DiSesa and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted not to recommend Article 44 in the Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Recommend Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the Special Town Meeting warrant
To recommend Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved DiSesa and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to recommend Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Hold Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting warrant
To hold Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Moved DiSesa and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to hold Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:47 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 6:47 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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