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July 12, 2022
16 recorded votes, 0 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, July 12, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
From the minutes
“moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, July 12, 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: Payroll Warrant #118 $ 247,426.26 Vendor Warrant #120 $ 220,380.31 School Warrant #121 $ 400,118.98 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,760,843.16 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 50,517.80 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 47,843.71 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 98,034.08 Ambulance Commitment for $ 19,594.24 6/20/22-6/26/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant #118 $ 247,426.26 Vendor Warrant #120 $ 220,380.31 School Warrant #121 $ 400,118.98 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 1,760,843.16 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 50,517.80 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 47,843.71 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 98,034.08 Ambulance Commitment for $ 19,594.24 6/20/22-6/26/22.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing of the 2020 & 2021 Town Reports) $ 1,036.00 Chubb (Police & Fire accident renewal policy) $ 40,689.00 William August, Esq. (legal services/June 2022) $ 350.00 Massachusetts Municipal Association (ad/custodial worker/Bldg. Dept.) $ 75.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. McCarthy) $ 600.00 Brooks & DeRensis P.C. (legal services/June 2022) $ 3,695.58 Brooks & DeRensis P.C. (legal services/June 2022) $ 140.00 Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth (immunization) $ 375.00 South Shore Health Express (physical) $ 504.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing of the 2020 & 2021 Town Reports) $ 1,036.00 Chubb (Police & Fire accident renewal policy) $ 40,689.00 William August, Esq. (legal services/June 2022) $ 350.00 Massachusetts Municipal Association (ad/custodial worker/Bldg. Dept.) $ 75.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. McCarthy) $ 600.00 Brooks & DeRensis P.C. (legal services/June 2022) $ 3,695.58 Brooks & DeRensis P.C. (legal services/June 2022) $ 140.00 Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth (immunization) $ 375.00 South Shore Health Express (physical) $ 504.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #122 $ 97,798.43 Vendor Warrant #5 $ 68,928.66 Ambulance Commitment $ 27,724.88 6/27/22-7/3/22 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #122 $ 97,798.43 Vendor Warrant #5 $ 68,928.66 Ambulance Commitment $ 27,724.88 6/27/22-7/3/22 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 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. (property, liability & work. comp.) $ 245,737.00 Express Newspapers (FinCom secretary ad) $ 54.00 Community Paradigm Assoc., LLC (recruitment services Town Admin.) $ 10,355.00
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. (property, liability & work. comp.) $ 245,737.00 Express Newspapers (FinCom secretary ad) $ 54.00 Community Paradigm Assoc., LLC (recruitment services Town Admin.) $ 10,355.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Wil Corey - Reappointment - Memorial Day Committee
Reappoint Wil Corey to the Memorial Day Committee
To reappoint Wil Corey to the Memorial Day Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Wil Corey to the Memorial Day Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Michael Mahoney - Reappointment - IT & Communications Committee
Reappoint Michael Mahoney to the IT & Communications Committee
To reappoint Michael Mahoney to the IT & Communications Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Michael Mahoney to the IT & Communications Committee..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Cesar Calouro - Reappointment - IT & Communications Committee
Reappoint Cesar Calouro to the IT & Communications Committee
To reappoint Cesar Calouro to the IT & Communications Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Cesar Calouro to the IT & Communications Committee..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Michael Bennett - Reappointment - IT & Communications Committee
Reappoint Michael Bennett to the IT & Communications Committee
To reappoint Michael Bennett to the IT & Communications Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Michael Bennett to the IT & Communications Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Water Treatment Chemical Contracts
Approve the contract between the Halifax Board of Water Commissioners & Borden & Remington Corp. and the contract between the Board of Water Commissioner and Univar Solutions USA Inc
To approve the contract between the Halifax Board of Water Commissioners & Borden & Remington Corp. and the contract between the Board of Water Commissioner and Univar Solutions USA Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Halifax Board of Water Commissioners & Borden & Remington Corp. and the contract between the Board of Water Commissioner and Univar Solutions USA Inc..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Road Openings
Approve road openings for 12, 15, 47, 48, 59, 60, 65, 66, 71, 77, 84, 90 and 98 Colby Drive to do gas maintenance
To approve road openings for 12, 15, 47, 48, 59, 60, 65, 66, 71, 77, 84, 90 and 98 Colby Drive to do gas maintenance.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to approve road openings for 12, 15, 47, 48, 59, 60, 65, 66, 71, 77, 84, 90 and 98 Colby Drive to do gas maintenance..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Kathy Evans - Reappointment to the Conservation Commission
Reappoint Kathy Evans to the Conservation Commission
To reappoint Kathy Evans to the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Kathy Evans to the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Reappoint Steven Littlefield to the Memorial Day Committee and as the Veterans Agent Assistant
To reappoint Steven Littlefield to the Memorial Day Committee and as the Veterans Agent Assistant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Steven Littlefield to the Memorial Day Committee and as the Veterans Agent Assistant..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the new Town Administrator. as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have...
To enter into Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the new Town Administrator. as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. And under MGL, c.30A, Sec. 21 (2) to discuss strategy with respect to and/or engage in contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Interim Town Administrator as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. And discussion about staffing and security within the Police Department 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 Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the new Town Administrator. as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. And under MGL, c.30A, Sec. 21 (2) to discuss strategy with respect to and/or engage in contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Interim Town Administrator as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. And discussion about staffing and security within the Police Department as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Town Administrator's Contract
Instruct Town Counsel to finalize the Town Administrator's contract as discussed and agreed upon for signatures from Marty Golightly and the Halifax Board of Selectmen with a start date of Monday,...
To instruct Town Counsel to finalize the Town Administrator's contract as discussed and agreed upon for signatures from Marty Golightly and the Halifax Board of Selectmen with a start date of Monday, July 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to instruct Town Counsel to finalize the Town Administrator's contract as discussed and agreed upon for signatures from Marty Golightly and the Halifax Board of Selectmen with a start date of Monday, July 18, 2022..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Meade and seconded by Selig the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
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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