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June 14, 2022
28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ashley A. DiSesa, Alexander Meade, Jonathan Selig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, June 14, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, June 14, 2022..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 19, 2022 Regular Session - April 26, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 19, 2022 Regular Session - April 26, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 19, 2022 Regular Session - April 26, 2022.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #108 $ 404,644.03 Payroll Warrant #109 $ 510,564.32 Vendor Warrant #110 $ 79,246.12 Withholding Warrant #111 $ 176,642.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 88,327.53 from 5/16/22 - 5/22/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 193,346.55 from 5/23/22 - 5/29/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #108 $ 404,644.03 Payroll Warrant #109 $ 510,564.32 Vendor Warrant #110 $ 79,246.12 Withholding Warrant #111 $ 176,642.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 88,327.53 from 5/16/22 - 5/22/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 193,346.55 from 5/23/22 - 5/29/22.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant #112 $ 638,463.51 Vendor Warrant #113 $ 645,896.37 Mobile Home Park Fee #56 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant #112 $ 638,463.51 Vendor Warrant #113 $ 645,896.37 Mobile Home Park Fee #56 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice)... $ 38.00 W.B. Mason (Selig & Meade name plates) .…………………... $ 60.78 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/May) ….................................... $ 24,281.47 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 74.26 KP Law, P.C. (legal/May) .…………………………………….. $ 686.00 William August Esq. (legal/May) ……………………………... $ 970.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice)... $ 38.00 W.B. Mason (Selig & Meade name plates) .…………………... $ 60.78 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/May) ….................................... $ 24,281.47 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 74.26 KP Law, P.C. (legal/May) .…………………………………….. $ 686.00 William August Esq. (legal/May) ……………………………... $ 970.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scouts Bottle Drive
Approve the use of the Town Green by the Boy Scouts
To approve the use of the Town Green by the Boy Scouts. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the use of the Town Green by the Boy Scouts. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Use of Town Green - Girl Scouts Meeting
Approve the use of the Town Green contingent to providing proof of insurance for the petting zoo
To approve the use of the Town Green contingent to providing proof of insurance for the petting zoo. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
Yes: DiSesa, MeadeNo: Selig
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the use of the Town Green contingent to providing proof of insurance for the petting zoo. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - No Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: DiSesa)
Donald Bosworth - Water Commissioner
Figure out a date the Board could do a site visit and to continue the hearing until August 9th
To figure out a date the Board could do a site visit and to continue the hearing until August 9th. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to figure out a date the Board could do a site visit and to continue the hearing until August 9th. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Colby Silvia - Beautification Committee
Appoint Colby Silva to the Beautification Committee for a one-year term to expire in June 2023
To appoint Colby Silva to the Beautification Committee for a one-year term to expire in June 2023. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to appoint Colby Silva to the Beautification Committee for a one-year term to expire in June 2023. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Interim Fire Chief Jeff Couzzo - Hiring of Call firefighters
Allow Interim Fire Chief Couzzo to hire up to five call firefighters
To allow Interim Fire Chief Couzzo to hire up to five call firefighters. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to allow Interim Fire Chief Couzzo to hire up to five call firefighters. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Waste Management Contract
Allow Chair, Ashley DiSesa sign the one year contract with Waste Management
To allow Chair, Ashley DiSesa sign the one year contract with Waste Management. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to allow Chair, Ashley DiSesa sign the one year contract with Waste Management. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Interim Fire Chief Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Interim Fire Chief, Jeffrey Couzzo
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Interim Fire Chief, Jeffrey Couzzo. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Interim Fire Chief, Jeffrey Couzzo. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Police Chief - MoA
Approve the grievance for the paid holiday of Juneteenth
To approve the grievance for the paid holiday of Juneteenth. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the grievance for the paid holiday of Juneteenth. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Reappoint the Police Matrons, Licensing Authorities and Special Duty Officers as listed in the recommendation letter from Police Chief Chaves
To reappoint the Police Matrons, Licensing Authorities and Special Duty Officers as listed in the recommendation letter from Police Chief Chaves. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to reappoint the Police Matrons, Licensing Authorities and Special Duty Officers as listed in the recommendation letter from Police Chief Chaves. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Resignations from the Beautification Committee
Send a thank you letter to the people resigning
To send a thank you letter to the people resigning. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to send a thank you letter to the people resigning. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Vacation Carryovers
Approve the vacation time carryovers for the police department
To approve the vacation time carryovers for the police department. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the vacation time carryovers for the police department. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve the vacation time carryover for the Town Treasurer
To approve the vacation time carryover for the Town Treasurer. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the vacation time carryover for the Town Treasurer. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Hold off on this approval so that they can talk to Materna about this (Materna coming in later this evening)
To hold off on this approval so that they can talk to Materna about this (Materna coming in later this evening). This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to hold off on this approval so that they can talk to Materna about this (Materna coming in later this evening). This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve the vacation time carryover for Steve Hayward
To approve the vacation time carryover for Steve Hayward. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the vacation time carryover for Steve Hayward. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve the vacation carryover for Pamela McSherry
To approve the vacation carryover for Pamela McSherry. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the vacation carryover for Pamela McSherry. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
111F - Police Department
Approve the 111F letter
To approve the 111F letter. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the 111F letter. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Live Entertainment Permit
Reapprove the live entertainment permit
To reapprove the live entertainment permit. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to reapprove the live entertainment permit. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the below line item transfers
To approve the below line item transfers. This motion was seconded Selig. FROM TO AMOUNT Town Administrator's Salary Insurance $ 5,800.00 #01-129-5110 #01-193-5753 Selectmen Expense Town Reports $ 205.00 #01-123 #01-195-5383
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the below line item transfers. This motion was seconded Selig. FROM TO AMOUNT Town Administrator's Salary Insurance $ 5,800.00 #01-129-5110 #01-193-5753 Selectmen Expense Town Reports $ 205.00 #01-123 #01-195-5383 Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Interim Town Treasurer/Collector
Appoint Linda Cole as Interim Treasurer/Collector until one is elected in July
To appoint Linda Cole as Interim Treasurer/Collector until one is elected in July. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to appoint Linda Cole as Interim Treasurer/Collector until one is elected in July. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Candidates for Citizens at Large for Fire Chief Search Committee
Appoint Candance Kniffen and Jean Gallant to help aide in the search for the Fire Chief
To appoint Candance Kniffen and Jean Gallant to help aide in the search for the Fire Chief. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to appoint Candance Kniffen and Jean Gallant to help aide in the search for the Fire Chief. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Town Administrator Report
Approve the amendment to the literature
To approve the amendment to the literature. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the amendment to the literature. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Scott Materna - Vacation Carryover
Approve the vacation carryover request for Scott Materna
To approve the vacation carryover request for Scott Materna. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the vacation carryover request for Scott Materna. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
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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