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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 27, 2022

12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office.

Present: Jonathan Selig

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Agenda

Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 27, 2022..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 28, 2021 Regular Session - July 26, 2022 Regular Session - August 23, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 28, 2021 Regular Session - July 26, 2022 Regular Session - August 23, 2022

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 28, 2021 Regular Session - July 26, 2022 Regular Session - August 23, 2022.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrants & Commitments

Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant # 26 $ 138,268.36 Vendor Warrant # 27 $ 97,807.68 Ambulance Commitment for $ 83,156.69 7/6/22 - 7/19/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 4,588.30 7/1/22 - 9/21/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 126,621.13 9/12/22 - 9/18/22

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant # 26 $ 138,268.36 Vendor Warrant # 27 $ 97,807.68 Ambulance Commitment for $ 83,156.69 7/6/22 - 7/19/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 4,588.30 7/1/22 - 9/21/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 126,621.13 9/12/22 - 9/18/22.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Bill

Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: RG Automotive Inc. (inspect. sticker for inspectional car) ……... $ 35.00

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: RG Automotive Inc. (inspect. sticker for inspectional car) ……... $ 35.00.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approved Warrants

Approve payment of the following warrants

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #28 $ 389,795.76 Vendor Warrant #29 $ 207,257.70

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #28 $ 389,795.76 Vendor Warrant #29 $ 207,257.70.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approved Bills

Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ………………………………….. $ 1,608.11 MA. Municipal Assoc. (FY23 dues) …………........................................ $ 1,102.00 Walmart (keyboards, phone case & mouse) ............................................ $ 98.69 Express newspapers (legal ad) ................................................................. $ 124.50

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ………………………………….. $ 1,608.11 MA. Municipal Assoc. (FY23 dues) …………........................................ $ 1,102.00 Walmart (keyboards, phone case & mouse) ............................................ $ 98.69 Express newspapers (legal ad) ................................................................. $ 124.50.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recycling Abatements

Abate Bill #2208, #2239, #661, #1841, #561, #1804, #1297, #2308, #2261, #1249, #2469, #44, #2592, #923, #198, #2507, #1191, #368, #893, #1013, #374, #1420, #2551, #1973, #476, #33, #709, #444,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To abate Bill #2208, #2239, #661, #1841, #561, #1804, #1297, #2308, #2261, #1249, #2469, #44, #2592, #923, #198, #2507, #1191, #368, #893, #1013, #374, #1420, #2551, #1973, #476, #33, #709, #444, #359, #358, #1861, #2071, #2301, #458, #1988, #2064, #1979, #2148, #1657, #728, #1879, #2445, #2526, #122, #2036, #2072, #730, #2030, #2481, #1242, #1304, #772, #1498, #2393, #2269, #1754, #2630, #2616, #1098, #2167, #690, #1713, #1719, #2549, #2624, #274, #2375, #1199, #710, #2049, #1080, #965, #2276 and #1642 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to abate Bill #2208, #2239, #661, #1841, #561, #1804, #1297, #2308, #2261, #1249, #2469, #44, #2592, #923, #198, #2507, #1191, #368, #893, #1013, #374, #1420, #2551, #1973, #476, #33, #709, #444, #359, #358, #1861, #2071, #2301, #458, #1988, #2064, #1979, #2148, #1657, #728, #1879, #2445, #2526, #122, #2036, #2072, #730, #2030, #2481, #1242, #1304, #772, #1498, #2393, #2269, #1754, #2630, #2616, #1098, #2167, #690, #1713, #1719, #2549, #2624, #274, #2375, #1199, #710, #2049, #1080, #965, #2276 and #1642 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Abate $25 on Bill #994 & #996 based on verification from the Water Department that the water is shut off for six months out of the year therefore the home is considered seasonal

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To abate $25 on Bill #994 & #996 based on verification from the Water Department that the water is shut off for six months out of the year therefore the home is considered seasonal.

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to abate $25 on Bill #994 & #996 based on verification from the Water Department that the water is shut off for six months out of the year therefore the home is considered seasonal..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Abate Bill #2071, #258 and #1076 based on the fact that homes are vacant, and the office has received confirmation of minimum electricity usage, Title 5 report and the owner is deceased

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To abate Bill #2071, #258 and #1076 based on the fact that homes are vacant, and the office has received confirmation of minimum electricity usage, Title 5 report and the owner is deceased.

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to abate Bill #2071, #258 and #1076 based on the fact that homes are vacant, and the office has received confirmation of minimum electricity usage, Title 5 report and the owner is deceased..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Election Worker Appointments

Appointment the following individuals as election workers

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appointment the following individuals as election workers: Ann Hodge Kerry A. McRae Christina Palmer Lynda Saviano Dorothy Lamoureux Pamela Adduci Frederick Corrigan Robert Kniffen Hope McIver Sarah Sloat Karyn Thompson

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to appointment the following individuals as election workers: Ann Hodge Kerry A. McRae Christina Palmer Lynda Saviano Dorothy Lamoureux Pamela Adduci Frederick Corrigan Robert Kniffen Hope McIver Sarah Sloat Karyn Thompson.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Early Voting Schedule for November 8th Election

Approve the early voting schedule submitted from the Town Clerk that will take place in the Selectmen's Meeting Room for the November 8, 2022 Election

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the early voting schedule submitted from the Town Clerk that will take place in the Selectmen's Meeting Room for the November 8, 2022 Election.

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to approve the early voting schedule submitted from the Town Clerk that will take place in the Selectmen's Meeting Room for the November 8, 2022 Election..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.

From the minutes

“Selig moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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