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April 11, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 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, April 11, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, April 11, 2023..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 18, 2022 Regular Session - December 13, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 18, 2022 Regular Session - December 13, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 18, 2022 Regular Session - December 13, 2022.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #91 $ 35,705.68 School Warrant #92 $ 600,906.81 Ambulance Commitment For $ 64,195.45 3/20/23 - 3/26/23 Ambulance Commitment For $ 4,757.36...
To affirm payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #91 $ 35,705.68 School Warrant #92 $ 600,906.81 Ambulance Commitment For $ 64,195.45 3/20/23 - 3/26/23 Ambulance Commitment For $ 4,757.36 3/27/23 - 4/2/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #91 $ 35,705.68 School Warrant #92 $ 600,906.81 Ambulance Commitment For $ 64,195.45 3/20/23 - 3/26/23 Ambulance Commitment For $ 4,757.36 3/27/23 - 4/2/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #46 $ 407,350.83 Vendor Warrant #47 $ 117,281.54 Mobile home Park Fee #4 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #46 $ 407,350.83 Vendor Warrant #47 $ 117,281.54 Mobile home Park Fee #4 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: PGB Engineering, LLC (peer review/Morse Brothers ER) ……. $ 770.48 W.B. Mason (toner) .…………………………………………… $ 388.67 John R. Dolan, Esq. (labor matters) …………………………… $ 900.00 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/March) ….................................. $ 18,886.68 RELX Inc. LexisNexis (MA laws subscription/internet) ……… $ 78.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: PGB Engineering, LLC (peer review/Morse Brothers ER) ……. $ 770.48 W.B. Mason (toner) .…………………………………………… $ 388.67 John R. Dolan, Esq. (labor matters) …………………………… $ 900.00 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/March) ….................................. $ 18,886.68 RELX Inc. LexisNexis (MA laws subscription/internet) ……… $ 78.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover Requests - Highway Department
Approve five (5) vacation carryover requests from employees of the Highway Department
To approve five (5) vacation carryover requests from employees of the Highway Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved five (5) vacation carryover requests from employees of the Highway Department..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover Request - Town Accountant
Approve the vacation carryover request from the Town Accountant
To approve the vacation carryover request from the Town Accountant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the vacation carryover request from the Town Accountant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Continuation of Fuel & Gasoline Contract
Continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
To continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to continue the contract with Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for the delivery of Premium, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel fuel to the Town of Halifax for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Appointment - Board of Registrars
Appoint Summer Schmaling as a Republican party to the Board of Registrars
To appoint Summer Schmaling as a Republican party to the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed Summer Schmaling as a Republican party to the Board of Registrars..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Steve Goodman - 20 4th Avenue - conservation member
Appoint Jeremy Gillespie to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee
To appoint Jeremy Gillespie to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Jeremy Gillespie to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Gislane Santos - Live Entertainment permit
Approve the live entertainment permit issued to Gislane Santos
To approve the live entertainment permit issued to Gislane Santos.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the live entertainment permit issued to Gislane Santos..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
MBTA Action Plan
Send the above letter
To send the above letter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to send the above letter..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Park Commission & Youth & Recreation Commission Grant Money Allocation
Approve the projects submitted by Youth & Recreation for the economic development earmarks for Halifax
To approve the projects submitted by Youth & Recreation for the economic development earmarks for Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Brno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the projects submitted by Youth & Recreation for the economic development earmarks for Halifax..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Kathleen Berry - 34 Highland Circle
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
To approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 to discuss
To enter into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 to discuss: Fire Chief Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Contract Negotiations Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers & Sergeants Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), 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 Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 to discuss: Fire Chief Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Contract Negotiations Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers & Sergeants Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Contract Negotiations
Come out of Executive Session at 7:40 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.:
Yes: Bruno, NessrallaThe roll call does not list Jonathan Selig, who was present.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, 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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