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May 23, 2023
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The board did not reorganize because Naja R. Nessralla was absent; the officers stayed the same.
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig
Absent: Naja R. Nessralla
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, May 23, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, May 23, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 10, 2023 Regular Session - January 24, 2023 Regular Session - January 30, 2023 Regular Session - February 28, 2023 Regular...
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 10, 2023 Regular Session - January 24, 2023 Regular Session - January 30, 2023 Regular Session - February 28, 2023 Regular Session - March 14, 2023 Regular Session - May 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 10, 2023 Regular Session - January 24, 2023 Regular Session - January 30, 2023 Regular Session - February 28, 2023 Regular Session - March 14, 2023 Regular Session - May 8, 2023.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #100 $ 166,013.55 Payroll Warrant #102 $ 401,326.72 School Warrant #103 $ 339,027.41 Vendor Warrant #104 $ 506,912.32 Withholding Warrant #105 $ 136,747.50 Vendor Warrant #106 $ 75,538.49 Ambulance Commitments For $ 18,637.24 4/17/23 - 4/23/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 72,695.87 4/24/23 - 4/30/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 26,785.97 5/1/23 - 5/7/23 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #100 $ 166,013.55 Payroll Warrant #102 $ 401,326.72 School Warrant #103 $ 339,027.41 Vendor Warrant #104 $ 506,912.32 Withholding Warrant #105 $ 136,747.50 Vendor Warrant #106 $ 75,538.49 Ambulance Commitments For $ 18,637.24 4/17/23 - 4/23/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 72,695.87 4/24/23 - 4/30/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 26,785.97 5/1/23 - 5/7/23 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #107 $ 412,597.02 Vendor Warrant #108 $ 62,353.41 Withholding Warrant #109 $ 138,117.15
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #107 $ 412,597.02 Vendor Warrant #108 $ 62,353.41 Withholding Warrant #109 $ 138,117.15.” (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) …………………........................ $ 857.06 William August, Esq. (legal/April) …..................................................... $ 560.00 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) ………………… $ 78.00 Brooks & DeRensis (legal/February) …………………......................... $ 10,095.26 KP Law, P.C. (legal/April) ……………………………………………. $ 129.65 Cushman Insurance (bond/J. Carr) ……………………………………. $ 255.00 STAM (annual meeting/C. Haddad) …………………………………... $ 25.00 Cody Haddad (reimburse/Acrobat Pro) ……………………………….. $ 19.99 Cody Haddad (reimburse/FedEx) ……………………………………... $47.55 KP Law, P.C. (legal/March) …………………………………………... $ 192.50 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice) ………. $ 248.00 John F. Dolan Esq. Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC (labor matters) … $ 2,676.18
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) …………………........................ $ 857.06 William August, Esq. (legal/April) …..................................................... $ 560.00 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) ………………… $ 78.00 Brooks & DeRensis (legal/February) …………………......................... $ 10,095.26 KP Law, P.C. (legal/April) ……………………………………………. $ 129.65 Cushman Insurance (bond/J. Carr) ……………………………………. $ 255.00 STAM (annual meeting/C. Haddad) …………………………………... $ 25.00 Cody Haddad (reimburse/Acrobat Pro) ……………………………….. $ 19.99 Cody Haddad (reimburse/FedEx) ……………………………………... $47.55 KP Law, P.C. (legal/March) …………………………………………... $ 192.50 MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (endorsement invoice) ………. $ 248.00 John F. Dolan Esq. Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC (labor matters) … $ 2,676.18.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Vacation Carryover Requests
Approve the vacation carry-overs requests provided
To approve the vacation carry-overs requests provided. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to approve the vacation carry-overs requests provided. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Raun Jerome - Live Entertainment Permit
Approve the live entertainment permit for July 9, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This motion was seconded by Bruno
To approve the live entertainment permit for July 9, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This motion was seconded by Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the live entertainment permit for July 9, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This motion was seconded by Bruno. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Ambulance Abatements
Abate outstanding ambulance bills for the year indicated below
To abate outstanding ambulance bills for the year indicated below: 2019 $ 128,513.97
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig the Board unanimously voted to abate outstanding ambulance bills for the year indicated below: 2019 $ 128,513.97.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve ambulance abatements for April 2023 in the amount of $ 89,993.25
To approve ambulance abatements for April 2023 in the amount of $ 89,993.25.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for April 2023 in the amount of $ 89,993.25..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Membership for the Veteran Services Committee
Establish the Veteran Services Committee consisting of the Veteran Service Officer, the two Assistant Veteran Service Officers, the Cemetery Director and 3 citizens at large
To establish the Veteran Services Committee consisting of the Veteran Service Officer, the two Assistant Veteran Service Officers, the Cemetery Director and 3 citizens at large. Bruno second this motion.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to establish the Veteran Services Committee consisting of the Veteran Service Officer, the two Assistant Veteran Service Officers, the Cemetery Director and 3 citizens at large. Bruno second this motion. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig)
Halifax Fireworks Event
Approve the fireworks event on July 1, 2023
To approve the fireworks event on July 1, 2023. This motion was seconded by Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the fireworks event on July 1, 2023. This motion was seconded by Bruno. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Legal Services Agreement - SL Environmental Law
Accept the legal services agreement from SL Environmental Law
To accept the legal services agreement from SL Environmental Law. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to accept the legal services agreement from SL Environmental Law. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Planting of Trees from the Halifax Beautification Committee on Town Green
Approve the planting of the trees contingent on the approval from Steve Hayward, our tree warden
To approve the planting of the trees contingent on the approval from Steve Hayward, our tree warden. This motion was seconded by Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the planting of the trees contingent on the approval from Steve Hayward, our tree warden. This motion was seconded by Bruno. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
George Haseotes - Live Entertainment Permit
Approve the live entertainment permit for Friday June 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2 Walnut Street
To approve the live entertainment permit for Friday June 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2 Walnut Street. This motion was seconded by Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the live entertainment permit for Friday June 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2 Walnut Street. This motion was seconded by Bruno. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Discussions
Approve the name change from d/b/a Lakeside Villa to The Lakehouse on the following license Alcoholic beverages, Common Victualler, Weekday Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment
To approve the name change from d/b/a Lakeside Villa to The Lakehouse on the following license Alcoholic beverages, Common Victualler, Weekday Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to approve the name change from d/b/a Lakeside Villa to The Lakehouse on the following license Alcoholic beverages, Common Victualler, Weekday Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 100 Lake Street
Approve Permit #2023-14 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve Permit #2023-14 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2023-14 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Hiring Process for Building Commissioner
Adopt this process
To adopt this process. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to adopt this process. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Reappoint Steve Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent
Reappoint R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent
To reappoint R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously reappointed R. Steven Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the following line- item transfers
To approve the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Town Administrator Salary Town Hall Electricity $ 1,500.00 #01-129-5110 #01-124-5210 Town Administrator Salary Telephones - All Departments $ 15,500.00 #01-129-5110 #01-219-5230 Town Administrator Salary Office Machines Expense $ 2,000.00 #01-129-5110 #01-199-5242 Accountant Salary Accountant Expense $ 1,000.00 01-134-5110 01-135-5340 Accountant Salary Data Processing Expense $ 9,000.00 01-134-5110 #01-155-5231 Snow & Ice Streetlights Electricity $ 7,000.00 01-423-5113 #01-424-5210
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Town Administrator Salary Town Hall Electricity $ 1,500.00 #01-129-5110 #01-124-5210 Town Administrator Salary Telephones - All Departments $ 15,500.00 #01-129-5110 #01-219-5230 Town Administrator Salary Office Machines Expense $ 2,000.00 #01-129-5110 #01-199-5242 Accountant Salary Accountant Expense $ 1,000.00 01-134-5110 01-135-5340 Accountant Salary Data Processing Expense $ 9,000.00 01-134-5110 #01-155-5231 Snow & Ice Streetlights Electricity $ 7,000.00 01-423-5113 #01-424-5210.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Generations - Live Entertainment Permit
Approve Permit #2023-15 issued to Isabella Rose on behalf of Generations for live entertainment on Sunday, June 4th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2023-15 issued to Isabella Rose on behalf of Generations for live entertainment on Sunday, June 4th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2023-15 issued to Isabella Rose on behalf of Generations for live entertainment on Sunday, June 4th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Park Commission Requested Use for Earmark Funds
Approve the proposal for both projects
To approve the proposal for both projects. This motion was seconded by Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the proposal for both projects. This motion was seconded by Bruno. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Representative to Plymouth County Advisory Board
Reappoint John Bruno as Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board and Naja Nessralla as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
To reappoint John Bruno as Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board and Naja Nessralla as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously reappointed John Bruno as Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board and Naja Nessralla as the Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:24 p.m. to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 7:24 p.m. to discuss the following: 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 7:24 p.m. to discuss the following: 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.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Contract Negotiations
Come out of Executive Session at 8:37 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:37 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:37 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:37 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 8:37 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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