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August 23, 2022
20 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, August 23, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, August 23, 2022..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 14, 2021 Regular Session - June 14, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 14, 2021 Regular Session - June 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 14, 2021 Regular Session - June 14, 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: Payroll Warrant #15 $ 234,401.68 Vendor Warrant #16 $ 309,149.72 Withholding Warrant #17 $ 77,280.43 Ambulance Commitment for $ 36,370.01 8/1/22 - 8/7/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 48,008.79 8/8/22 - 8/14/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant #15 $ 234,401.68 Vendor Warrant #16 $ 309,149.72 Withholding Warrant #17 $ 77,280.43 Ambulance Commitment for $ 36,370.01 8/1/22 - 8/7/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 48,008.79 8/8/22 - 8/14/22.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. McCarthy/Collector ) $ 230.99 Cushman Insurance (bond/L. McCarthy/Treasurer) $ 525.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. McCarthy/Collector ) $ 230.99 Cushman Insurance (bond/L. McCarthy/Treasurer) $ 525.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Withholding Warrant #17 $ .13 Vendor Warrant #18 $ 33,001.61
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Withholding Warrant #17 $ .13 Vendor Warrant #18 $ 33,001.61.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Scheduled Appointment
Approve the 1 day liquor license and live entertainment permit request from Holy Apostle Parish for September 17, 2022
To approve the 1 day liquor license and live entertainment permit request from Holy Apostle Parish for September 17, 2022. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the 1 day liquor license and live entertainment permit request from Holy Apostle Parish for September 17, 2022. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Road Openings - 4 & 40 McClelland Road
Approve Permit #2022-33 & #2022-34 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above locations
To approve Permit #2022-33 & #2022-34 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above locations.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2022-33 & #2022-34 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above locations..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Recycling Fee
Keep the recycling fees at $50 per the recommendation of the Town Accountant Sandy Nolan and Recycling Center Administrative Assistant Susan Johnston while we work out the future trash contact
To keep the recycling fees at $50 per the recommendation of the Town Accountant Sandy Nolan and Recycling Center Administrative Assistant Susan Johnston while we work out the future trash contact. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to keep the recycling fees at $50 per the recommendation of the Town Accountant Sandy Nolan and Recycling Center Administrative Assistant Susan Johnston while we work out the future trash contact. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Reappoint Tania Masa to Holidays in Halifax
Reappoint Tania Masa to the Holidays in Halifax Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Tania Masa to the Holidays in Halifax Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to reappoint Tania Masa to the Holidays in Halifax Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
FMLA Approval
Approve FLMA request as submitted
To approve FLMA request as submitted. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve FLMA request as submitted. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Talent Bank Forms Received - Historic District Commission
Appoint Kevin Shea to the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 and Jay Beauchesne with a term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint Kevin Shea to the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 and Jay Beauchesne with a term ending June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to appoint Kevin Shea to the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 and Jay Beauchesne with a term ending June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Vacation Carryover - Mixed Union in accordance with MoU
Approve the request from David Hathaway to carryover 40 additional hours of vacation time from FY2022 to FY2023
To approve the request from David Hathaway to carryover 40 additional hours of vacation time from FY2022 to FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the request from David Hathaway to carryover 40 additional hours of vacation time from FY2022 to FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover - Selectmen Assistant
Approve the request from Pamela McSherry to carryover 40 additional hours of vacation time from FY2022 to FY2023
To approve the request from Pamela McSherry to carryover 40 additional hours of vacation time from FY2022 to FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the request from Pamela McSherry to carryover 40 additional hours of vacation time from FY2022 to FY2023. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Have Board of Selectmen appoint one Citizen at Large member to the Personnel Advisory Board and have the Finance Committee appoint another Citizen at Large for the Personnel Advisory Board
To have Board of Selectmen appoint one Citizen at Large member to the Personnel Advisory Board and have the Finance Committee appoint another Citizen at Large for the Personnel Advisory Board. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to have Board of Selectmen appoint one Citizen at Large member to the Personnel Advisory Board and have the Finance Committee appoint another Citizen at Large for the Personnel Advisory Board. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: DiSesa)
Election Worker Appointment
Appoint William Russell as an Unenrolled election worker
To appoint William Russell as an Unenrolled election worker. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to appoint William Russell as an Unenrolled election worker. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Use of Town Hall Parking Lot & Town Green - Halifax Congregational Church
Approve the Halifax Congregational Church request to use the two rows of parking spaces closet to the church for their Flea Market on September 10, 2022 with a rain date of September 17, 2022...
To approve the Halifax Congregational Church request to use the two rows of parking spaces closet to the church for their Flea Market on September 10, 2022 with a rain date of September 17, 2022 contingent on checking the calendar. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the Halifax Congregational Church request to use the two rows of parking spaces closet to the church for their Flea Market on September 10, 2022 with a rain date of September 17, 2022 contingent on checking the calendar. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for the Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for the Fire Chief. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for the Fire Chief. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. and come back to public session
To come out of Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. and come back to public session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. and come back to public session: Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Fire Chief Contract - Michael Witham
Approve the Fire Chief contract as negotiated in Executive Session
To approve the Fire Chief contract as negotiated in Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Fire Chief contract as negotiated in Executive Session..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:08 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 8:08 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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