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July 26, 2022
23 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
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 17, 2021 Regular Session - May 5, 2022 Regular Session - May 9, 2022 Regular Session - May 16, 2022 Regular Session - July 11, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 17, 2021 Regular Session - May 5, 2022 Regular Session - May 9, 2022 Regular Session - May 16, 2022 Regular Session - July 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 17, 2021 Regular Session - May 5, 2022 Regular Session - May 9, 2022 Regular Session - May 16, 2022 Regular Session - July 11, 2022.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 26, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, July 26, 2022..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #123 $ 8,128.32 Payroll Warrant #6 $ 234,215.56 Vendor Warrant #7 $ 426,259.22 Withholding Warrant #8 $ 76,959.20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 37,296.99 7/4/22-7/10/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 33,351.85 7/11/22-7/17/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #123 $ 8,128.32 Payroll Warrant #6 $ 234,215.56 Vendor Warrant #7 $ 426,259.22 Withholding Warrant #8 $ 76,959.20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 37,296.99 7/4/22-7/10/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 33,351.85 7/11/22-7/17/22.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Warrant & Abatements
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant #9 $ 415,599.53 Ambulance Abatements June $ 157,463.23
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant #9 $ 415,599.53 Ambulance Abatements June $ 157,463.23.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,199.46 W.B. Mason (binders, tabs & toner) .………………………….. $ 135.60 STAM (annual dues) …………………………………………... $ 30.00 BMI (annual licensing fee) …..................................................... $ 391.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,199.46 W.B. Mason (binders, tabs & toner) .………………………….. $ 135.60 STAM (annual dues) …………………………………………... $ 30.00 BMI (annual licensing fee) …..................................................... $ 391.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Chief Chaves - Staffing Report
Approve Chief Chaves to add 2 additional officers
To approve Chief Chaves to add 2 additional officers. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve Chief Chaves to add 2 additional officers. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Change in D/B/A - Lyonville Tavern
Approve Lyonville Tavern DBA name change from Lyonville Tavern and Restaurant to Nonnie's Italian Grille
To approve Lyonville Tavern DBA name change from Lyonville Tavern and Restaurant to Nonnie's Italian Grille. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve Lyonville Tavern DBA name change from Lyonville Tavern and Restaurant to Nonnie's Italian Grille. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Dissolve the Inclusion By-Law Study Committee
To dissolve the Inclusion By-Law Study Committee. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to dissolve the Inclusion By-Law Study Committee. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: DiSesa)
Appoint Meade to Building & Facility Needs Committee
To appoint Meade to Building & Facility Needs Committee. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to appoint Meade to Building & Facility Needs Committee. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Appoint Selig to the GIS Ad-Hoc Committee
To appoint Selig to the GIS Ad-Hoc Committee. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to appoint Selig to the GIS Ad-Hoc Committee. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Appoint Selig to the Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee
To appoint Selig to the Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to appoint Selig to the Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: DiSesa)
Appoint DiSesa to the Recreational Gift Committee
To appoint DiSesa to the Recreational Gift Committee. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to appoint DiSesa to the Recreational Gift Committee. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Road Openings
Approve the road openings at 5th and 7th Ave
To approve the road openings at 5th and 7th Ave. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the road openings at 5th and 7th Ave. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Assign Signature Authority Primary & Alternate
Continue to have Selig as the primary signature authority and Ashley DiSesa as the alternate for the Board of Selectmen payroll for FY2023
To continue to have Selig as the primary signature authority and Ashley DiSesa as the alternate for the Board of Selectmen payroll for FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to continue to have Selig as the primary signature authority and Ashley DiSesa as the alternate for the Board of Selectmen payroll for FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Signature Authority Forms - Police Department & Animal Control Officer
Assign Theodore Benner and Antoinette Ross as the alternates for Animal Control and Police Department payrolls for FY2023
To assign Theodore Benner and Antoinette Ross as the alternates for Animal Control and Police Department payrolls for FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to assign Theodore Benner and Antoinette Ross as the alternates for Animal Control and Police Department payrolls for FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Re-appoint Election Workers
Reappoint Cathleen Miller, Judith Wall, Lee Mulready, Richard Roach, Janice Hayward, Marion Heath, Robert Doherty, Kathryn Roach and Diane Phillips as elections workers
To reappoint Cathleen Miller, Judith Wall, Lee Mulready, Richard Roach, Janice Hayward, Marion Heath, Robert Doherty, Kathryn Roach and Diane Phillips as elections workers. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to reappoint Cathleen Miller, Judith Wall, Lee Mulready, Richard Roach, Janice Hayward, Marion Heath, Robert Doherty, Kathryn Roach and Diane Phillips as elections workers. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Assign Scheduling of Police Details for Election
Assign the Police Chief as the appointing authority to assign specific officers according to scheduling and availability for all elections and primaries
To assign the Police Chief as the appointing authority to assign specific officers according to scheduling and availability for all elections and primaries. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to assign the Police Chief as the appointing authority to assign specific officers according to scheduling and availability for all elections and primaries. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Authorize Town Administrator to Approve, Finalize & Submit ARPA Grant
Appoint Marty Golightly to authorize, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such offer grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made...
To appoint Marty Golightly to authorize, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such offer grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town of Halifax to complete each such application with such approval, representation and certifications to be evidence by the signature of Marty Golightly on such applications and if any such offer grant is awarded Marty Golightly should be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town of Halifax. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to appoint Marty Golightly to authorize, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such offer grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town of Halifax to complete each such application with such approval, representation and certifications to be evidence by the signature of Marty Golightly on such applications and if any such offer grant is awarded Marty Golightly should be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town of Halifax. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Signature Authority - Office Machines
Assign Town Administrator, Marty Golightly as the primary signature authority and Alexander Meade as the alternate for Office Machines for FY2023
To assign Town Administrator, Marty Golightly as the primary signature authority and Alexander Meade as the alternate for Office Machines for FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“DiSesa motioned to assign Town Administrator, Marty Golightly as the primary signature authority and Alexander Meade as the alternate for Office Machines for FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Selig)
Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC for HR/Union Specific Counsel
Use Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC for our special labor counsel
To use Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC for our special labor counsel. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to use Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC for our special labor counsel. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Use Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC for HR resources pending ARPA funding
To use Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC for HR resources pending ARPA funding. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to use Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC for HR resources pending ARPA funding. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
John Mirotta - Dog License Fees
Transfer the common victualler license, weekday entertainment license & Sunday entertainment license from Lily Café' II to Dragon Lake Village contingent on approval from ABCC, issuance of a...
To transfer the common victualler license, weekday entertainment license & Sunday entertainment license from Lily Café' II to Dragon Lake Village contingent on approval from ABCC, issuance of a business certificate from the Town Clerk and food permit from Board of Health. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to transfer the common victualler license, weekday entertainment license & Sunday entertainment license from Lily Café' II to Dragon Lake Village contingent on approval from ABCC, issuance of a business certificate from the Town Clerk and food permit from Board of Health. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:27 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 7:27 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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