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February 28, 2023
21 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, February 28, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, February 28, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss complaints against, and the possible discipline or dismissal of, a public officer or individual, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A,...
To enter into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss complaints against, and the possible discipline or dismissal of, a public officer or individual, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1). (Anticipated to be in executive session but may instead be public).
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss complaints against, and the possible discipline or dismissal of, a public officer or individual, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1). (Anticipated to be in executive session but may instead be public). John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Frederick Corrigan - 7 Rosewood Drive
Opt out of voting by mail for this coming election
To opt out of voting by mail for this coming election.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to opt out of voting by mail for this coming election..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 12, 2022 Regular Session - November 22, 2022 Regular Session - February 8, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 12, 2022 Regular Session - November 22, 2022 Regular Session - February 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 12, 2022 Regular Session - November 22, 2022 Regular Session - February 8, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirm Warrants & Committments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #71 $ 472,792.03 Payroll Warrant #72 $ 421,776.44 Vendor Warrant #73 $ 62,439.74 Withholding Warrant #74 $ 140,779.81 Vendor Warrant #75 $ 32,566.44 Vendor Warrant #76 $ 31,924.80 Vendor Warrant #77 $ 39,928.91 Vendor Warrant #78 $ 77,556.52 Ambulance Commitment For $ 2/6/23 - 2/12/23 Ambulance Commitment For $ 2/13/23 - 2/19/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: School Warrant #71 $ 472,792.03 Payroll Warrant #72 $ 421,776.44 Vendor Warrant #73 $ 62,439.74 Withholding Warrant #74 $ 140,779.81 Vendor Warrant #75 $ 32,566.44 Vendor Warrant #76 $ 31,924.80 Vendor Warrant #77 $ 39,928.91 Vendor Warrant #78 $ 77,556.52 Ambulance Commitment For $ 2/6/23 - 2/12/23 Ambulance Commitment For $ 2/13/23 - 2/19/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirm Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Paul Procida (claim/HES/pipe burst) …………………............. $ 1,500.00 Cotti-Johnson (claim/HES/pipes burst) .……………………… $ 1,809.50 T.E.C. Plumbing & Heating (claim/HES/pipes burst) ………… $ 843.54
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: Paul Procida (claim/HES/pipe burst) …………………............. $ 1,500.00 Cotti-Johnson (claim/HES/pipes burst) .……………………… $ 1,809.50 T.E.C. Plumbing & Heating (claim/HES/pipes burst) ………… $ 843.54.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #79 $ 419,951.79 Vendor Warrant #80 $ 86,070.17 Withholding Warrant #81 $ 137,896.83
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #79 $ 419,951.79 Vendor Warrant #80 $ 86,070.17 Withholding Warrant #81 $ 137,896.83.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,374.65 Express Newspapers (ad/rescind vote by mail) .………………. $ 90.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (FY2023 contract) .. $ 3,500.00 William August, Esq. (legal/January) …..................................... $ 350.00 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/January) ……………………... $ 17,354.29
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,374.65 Express Newspapers (ad/rescind vote by mail) .………………. $ 90.00 South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (FY2023 contract) .. $ 3,500.00 William August, Esq. (legal/January) …..................................... $ 350.00 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/January) ……………………... $ 17,354.29.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
TATA & Howard Contract for WTP Engineering Upgrades
Approve Amendment No. 2 for the Engineering Services at Richmond Park & YMCA Water Treatment Plants
To approve Amendment No. 2 for the Engineering Services at Richmond Park & YMCA Water Treatment Plants.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve Amendment No. 2 for the Engineering Services at Richmond Park & YMCA Water Treatment Plants..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Procedure for Received Talent Bank Forms
Adopted the following procedure for accepting Talent Bank forms
To adopted the following procedure for accepting Talent Bank forms: ➢ Distribute to all members on the board/committee/commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig, the Board unanimously adopted the following procedure for accepting Talent Bank forms: ➢ Distribute to all members on the board/committee/commission..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
CDBG Application - Mobile Home Estates
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the CDBG application on behalf of the Town for the Mobile home Park Estates
To authorize the Town Administrator to submit the CDBG application on behalf of the Town for the Mobile home Park Estates.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously authorized the Town Administrator to submit the CDBG application on behalf of the Town for the Mobile home Park Estates..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Opening of Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 8, 2023 and close it on March 28, 2023
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 8, 2023 and close it on March 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 8, 2023 and close it on March 28, 2023..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Affiliation Agreement
Approve the Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth and the Town of Halifax
To approve the Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth and the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth and the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for August 2021 January 2023 in the amount of $86,308.80
To approve ambulance abatements for August 2021 January 2023 in the amount of $86,308.80.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for August 2021 January 2023 in the amount of $86,308.80..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scout Bottle Drive
Approve the request from Nicole Ciccone-Kendall to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, April 22nd from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive
To approve the request from Nicole Ciccone-Kendall to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, April 22nd from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the request from Nicole Ciccone-Kendall to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, April 22nd from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle/food drive..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Surplus Equipment - Holmes Public Library
Declare 1 Dell Optiplex 3010 surplus
To declare 1 Dell Optiplex 3010 surplus.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously declared 1 Dell Optiplex 3010 surplus..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Vacation Carryover - Building Maintenance Department
Approve the vacation carryover request from Thomas Schindler
To approve the vacation carryover request from Thomas Schindler.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the vacation carryover request from Thomas Schindler..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Gordan Andrews - 244 Elm Street
Approve the request for qualifications for an OPM for the Council on Aging project
To approve the request for qualifications for an OPM for the Council on Aging project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request for qualifications for an OPM for the Council on Aging project..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. to consider strategy with respect to litigation in Gordon Andrews v
To enter into Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. to consider strategy with respect to litigation in Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Appeals Court No. 2020-P-1003; Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Land Court No. 20 MISC 000372; and Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Superior Court No. 2083CV000256, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Contract Negotiation Strategy Meeting Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers, Sergeants & Wage and Personnel As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Fire Chief Contract To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Counsel from KP Law will be present in Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. to consider strategy with respect to litigation in Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Appeals Court No. 2020-P-1003; Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Land Court No. 20 MISC 000372; and Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Superior Court No. 2083CV000256, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Contract Negotiation Strategy Meeting Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers, Sergeants & Wage and Personnel As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Fire Chief Contract To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Counsel from KP Law will be present in Executive Session. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Fire Chief Contract
Come out of Executive Session at 9:45 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:45 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:45 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
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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