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February 7, 2023
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig
Absent: Naja R. Nessralla
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 7, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, February 7, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 23, 2021 Regular Session - June 23, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 23, 2021 Regular Session - June 23, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 23, 2021 Regular Session - June 23, 2022.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrant: Payroll Warrant #67 $ 419,530.23 Vendor Warrant #68 $ 82,085.77 withholding Warrant #69 $ 138,333.12
To affirm payment of the following warrant: Payroll Warrant #67 $ 419,530.23 Vendor Warrant #68 $ 82,085.77 withholding Warrant #69 $ 138,333.12
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant: Payroll Warrant #67 $ 419,530.23 Vendor Warrant #68 $ 82,085.77 withholding Warrant #69 $ 138,333.12.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approved Warrant & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Payroll Warrant #70 $ 365,019.43 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,148.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 46,247.02 1/23/23 - 1/29/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment: Payroll Warrant #70 $ 365,019.43 Mobile Home Park Fee #2 $ 5,148.00 Ambulance Commitment for $ 46,247.02 1/23/23 - 1/29/23.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,610.13 W.B. Mason (nameplate) .……………………………………... $ 35.90 W.B. Mason (whiteboard/batteries) .…………………………... $ 153.97 KP Law, P.C. (legal/December) ……………………………….. $ 192.50 RELX Inc. LexisNexis (Ma Law books subscription) ………… $ 78.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,610.13 W.B. Mason (nameplate) .……………………………………... $ 35.90 W.B. Mason (whiteboard/batteries) .…………………………... $ 153.97 KP Law, P.C. (legal/December) ……………………………….. $ 192.50 RELX Inc. LexisNexis (Ma Law books subscription) ………… $ 78.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Brigette Benoit - Appoint Assistant Town Accountant
Appoint Brigette Benoit as the Assistant Town Accountant
To appoint Brigette Benoit as the Assistant Town Accountant. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to appoint Brigette Benoit as the Assistant Town Accountant. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Approve the above dates for Farmers Markets from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. contingent on approval from the Board of Health and the Police Chief
To approve the above dates for Farmers Markets from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. contingent on approval from the Board of Health and the Police Chief.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the above dates for Farmers Markets from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. contingent on approval from the Board of Health and the Police Chief..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Discussions
Approve the above printing quotes
To approve the above printing quotes. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to approve the above printing quotes. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Reappoint Brian Kling - Halifax Cultural Council
Reappoint Brian Kling to the Halifax Cultural Council with a term ending January 28, 2026
To reappoint Brian Kling to the Halifax Cultural Council with a term ending January 28, 2026. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to reappoint Brian Kling to the Halifax Cultural Council with a term ending January 28, 2026. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Talent Bank Form - Ruth Mills Walters
Appoint Ruth Mills Walters to the Council on Aging with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
To appoint Ruth Mills Walters to the Council on Aging with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to appoint Ruth Mills Walters to the Council on Aging with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Resignation - Dave Swanson - Highway Department
Accept his resignation
To accept his resignation. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to accept his resignation. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Resignation - Colleen Fiumara - Conservation Commission
Accept the resignation of Colleen Fiumara
To accept the resignation of Colleen Fiumara. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to accept the resignation of Colleen Fiumara. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Resignation - Jo Schofield - Council on Aging
Accept the resignation of Jo Schofield from the Council on Aging and requested that a thank you letter be sent
To accept the resignation of Jo Schofield from the Council on Aging and requested that a thank you letter be sent. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno moved to accept the resignation of Jo Schofield from the Council on Aging and requested that a thank you letter be sent. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Resignation - Ivy Matheny - Council on Aging
Accept the resignation of Ivy Matheny from the Council on Aging and requested that a thank you letter be sent
To accept the resignation of Ivy Matheny from the Council on Aging and requested that a thank you letter be sent. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno moved to accept the resignation of Ivy Matheny from the Council on Aging and requested that a thank you letter be sent. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the Plymouth County ARPA grant agreement
To bruno voted to approve the grant agreement for the ARPA Funds for Plymouth County. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno voted to approve the grant agreement for the ARPA Funds for Plymouth County. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Review & Discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint - Meeting of January 24, 2023
Authorize Haddad to send the response letter
To authorize Haddad to send the response letter. This motion was seconded by Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to authorize Haddad to send the response letter. This motion was seconded by Bruno. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approval of Animal Control Officer Contract
Approve the contract with the Town of Halifax with the Animal Control Services and Wildlife Services effective January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2032 and then from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
To approve the contract with the Town of Halifax with the Animal Control Services and Wildlife Services effective January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2032 and then from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the contract with the Town of Halifax with the Animal Control Services and Wildlife Services effective January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2032 and then from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Bruno. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Opening of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as of today February 7, 2023 and close it March 1, 2023
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as of today February 7, 2023 and close it March 1, 2023. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as of today February 7, 2023 and close it March 1, 2023. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Mr. Goyette
Appoint Robert Mullen as the Veterans Agent Assistant with a term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Robert Mullen as the Veterans Agent Assistant with a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously appointed Robert Mullen as the Veterans Agent Assistant with a term ending June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Appoint Shawn Goyette the Veterans Agent Assistant with a term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Shawn Goyette the Veterans Agent Assistant with a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously appointed Shawn Goyette the Veterans Agent Assistant with a term ending June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Training for Boards & Committees
Establish a Board of Selectmen policy that for all appointments they will require appointees to attend training classes for the specific board/commission they are appointed too
To establish a Board of Selectmen policy that for all appointments they will require appointees to attend training classes for the specific board/commission they are appointed too. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno made a motion to establish a Board of Selectmen policy that for all appointments they will require appointees to attend training classes for the specific board/commission they are appointed too. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
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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