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December 13, 2022
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Naja R. Nessralla
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, December 13, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, December 13, 2022..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 6, 2021 Regular Session - December 14, 2021 Regular Session - June 1, 2022 Executive Session - May 24, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 6, 2021 Regular Session - December 14, 2021 Regular Session - June 1, 2022 Executive Session - May 24, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 6, 2021 Regular Session - December 14, 2021 Regular Session - June 1, 2022 Executive Session - May 24, 2022.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Release the Executive Minutes of May 24, 2022
To release the Executive Minutes of May 24, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to release the Executive Minutes of May 24, 2022..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #49 $ 41,590.34 Payroll Warrant #50 $ 419,401.70 Vendor Warrant #51 $ 456,548.41 School Warrant #52 $ 265,199.59 Withholding Warrant #53 $ 147,312.32 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,148.00 Ambulance Commitments $ 47,992.67 11/21/22 - 11/27/22 Ambulance Commitments $ 48,245.88 11/28/22 - 12/4/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #49 $ 41,590.34 Payroll Warrant #50 $ 419,401.70 Vendor Warrant #51 $ 456,548.41 School Warrant #52 $ 265,199.59 Withholding Warrant #53 $ 147,312.32 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,148.00 Ambulance Commitments $ 47,992.67 11/21/22 - 11/27/22 Ambulance Commitments $ 48,245.88 11/28/22 - 12/4/22.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #54 $ 176,186.02
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #54 $ 176,186.02.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: William August, Esq. (legal/November) …………………......... $ 590.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/October) .………………………………… $ 901.25 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/November) ….......................... $ 9,582.55 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 78.00 W.B. Mason (office supplies) .………………………………… $ 248.40
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: William August, Esq. (legal/November) …………………......... $ 590.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/October) .………………………………… $ 901.25 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/November) ….......................... $ 9,582.55 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 78.00 W.B. Mason (office supplies) .………………………………… $ 248.40.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Open Meeting Law Complaint Filed by Patrick Higgins
The Bord unanimously voted to refer the complaint file by Patrick Higgins regarding the November 22, 2022 Board of Selectmen's Meeting to Town Counsel for their response
To the Bord unanimously voted to refer the complaint file by Patrick Higgins regarding the November 22, 2022 Board of Selectmen's Meeting to Town Counsel for their response.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Bord unanimously voted to refer the complaint file by Patrick Higgins regarding the November 22, 2022 Board of Selectmen's Meeting to Town Counsel for their response..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Laura Black - Extension for Trailer Permit
Approve a one-year trailer extension for Ms. Black
To approve a one-year trailer extension for Ms. Black.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve a one-year trailer extension for Ms. Black..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
111F - Officer Schleiff
Place Officer Schleiff on 111F status for December 6, 2022
To place Officer Schleiff on 111F status for December 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to place Officer Schleiff on 111F status for December 6, 2022..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Town Administrator's Contract
Approve the Town Administer contract between the Town of Halifax and Cody Haddad
To approve the Town Administer contract between the Town of Halifax and Cody Haddad.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and second by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Town Administer contract between the Town of Halifax and Cody Haddad..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Sandman Law
Pursue the PFAS Contamination lawsuit
To pursue the PFAS Contamination lawsuit.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to pursue the PFAS Contamination lawsuit..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Edward Gannon - Precision Wildlife - Proposal for ACO services
Engage in discussion/negotiation with Mr. Gannon and his company and have Town Counsel review or prepare appropriate agreement for Animal Control Services
To engage in discussion/negotiation with Mr. Gannon and his company and have Town Counsel review or prepare appropriate agreement for Animal Control Services.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to engage in discussion/negotiation with Mr. Gannon and his company and have Town Counsel review or prepare appropriate agreement for Animal Control Services..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant
Have the Chair, John Brno, sign the Grant for the Sustainable Material Recovery Program
To have the Chair, John Brno, sign the Grant for the Sustainable Material Recovery Program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, John Brno, sign the Grant for the Sustainable Material Recovery Program..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Mattress Contract
Approve the contract with Hand Up USA LLC to manage the mattress program
To approve the contract with Hand Up USA LLC to manage the mattress program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and second by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract with Hand Up USA LLC to manage the mattress program..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Scheduled Appointment
Hold the Wage & Personnel public hearing on January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Bruno stated that this meeting will take place in the Great Hall, and we will also ask the IT Specialist to make...
To hold the Wage & Personnel public hearing on January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Bruno stated that this meeting will take place in the Great Hall, and we will also ask the IT Specialist to make provisions for a Zoom meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to hold the Wage & Personnel public hearing on January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Bruno stated that this meeting will take place in the Great Hall, and we will also ask the IT Specialist to make provisions for a Zoom meeting..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
2023 License Renewals
Renew the following 2023 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine &...
To renew the following 2023 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax In Season Restaurant, Inc. - d/b/a Lakeside Villa Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Class I Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Class II Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Pete's Auto Sales RG Automotive Inc. TLC Companies, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2023 licenses: Alcoholic Beverage General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax In Season Restaurant, Inc. - d/b/a Lakeside Villa Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Class I Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Class II Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Pete's Auto Sales RG Automotive Inc. TLC Companies, Inc..” (Motion: Nessralla, 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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