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June 27, 2023
32 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, June 27, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, June 27, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:51 p.m. to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:51 p.m. to discuss the following: Town Administrator 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 5:51 p.m. to discuss the following: Town Administrator 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 6:06 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 6:06 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:06 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Richard Harvey - 5% COLA Option - Plymouth County Retirement Association
Approve the 5% COLA for the Plymouth Country Retirement Association
To approve the 5% COLA for the Plymouth Country Retirement Association.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the 5% COLA for the Plymouth Country Retirement Association..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Steve Hayward - Cremation Garden Rules
Approve the Cremation Garden Rules that were presented by Hayward
To approve the Cremation Garden Rules that were presented by Hayward.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Cremation Garden Rules that were presented by Hayward..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Christina Palmer - Appointment to Beautification Committee
Appoint Christina Palmer to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Christina Palmer to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Nessralla.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to appoint Christina Palmer to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Nessralla. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 23, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 23, 2023.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #118 $ 274,361.33 Vendor Warrant #119 $ 65,628.36 Withholding Warrant #120 $ 87,948.77 Ambulance Commitments For $ 49,508.70 6/5/23 - 6/11/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 37,574.20 6/12/23 - 6/18/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #118 $ 274,361.33 Vendor Warrant #119 $ 65,628.36 Withholding Warrant #120 $ 87,948.77 Ambulance Commitments For $ 49,508.70 6/5/23 - 6/11/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 37,574.20 6/12/23 - 6/18/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #121 $ 417,456.90
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #121 $ 417,456.90.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc (printing/2022 Town Report ) …………. $ 792.18 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) …................................................ $ 831.82 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (group pool coverages) ………. $ 3,115.00 W.B. Mason (tabs/card stock, stapler, binder) …………………........... $ 77.75
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc (printing/2022 Town Report ) …………. $ 792.18 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) …................................................ $ 831.82 Miia Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (group pool coverages) ………. $ 3,115.00 W.B. Mason (tabs/card stock, stapler, binder) …………………........... $ 77.75.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Scheduled Appointment
Go to bid for a traffic engineer to see what improvements could be made
To go to bid for a traffic engineer to see what improvements could be made.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to go to bid for a traffic engineer to see what improvements could be made..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the following line items transfers
To approve the following line items transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Town Administrator's Salary Recruitment $ 1,500.00 #01-129-5110 #01-124-5780-015 Regulatory - Clerical Law $ 10,000.00 #01-170-5113 #01-151-5303 Building Inspector Wages Law $ 10,000.00 #01-241-5110 #01-151-5303
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following line items transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Town Administrator's Salary Recruitment $ 1,500.00 #01-129-5110 #01-124-5780-015 Regulatory - Clerical Law $ 10,000.00 #01-170-5113 #01-151-5303 Building Inspector Wages Law $ 10,000.00 #01-241-5110 #01-151-5303.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Openings - 323 Holmes Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve a road opening permit 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 a road opening permit 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)
Road Openings - 331 Holmes Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve a road opening permit 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 a road opening permit 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)
Road Openings - 26 White Island Road
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve a road opening permit 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 a road opening permit 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)
Memorandum of Agreement - Firefighters
Approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 1359 Firefighters Association for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026
To approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 1359 Firefighters Association for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 1359 Firefighters Association for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Memorandum of Agreement -Mixed Unit
Approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 1700 Halifax Mixed Unit for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026
To approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 1700 Halifax Mixed Unit for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 1700 Halifax Mixed Unit for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Memorandum of Agreement - Patrol Officers
Approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 239 Halifax Association of Patrol Police Officers for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026
To approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 239 Halifax Association of Patrol Police Officers for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 239 Halifax Association of Patrol Police Officers for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Memorandum of Agreement - Sergeants
Approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 459 Halifax Police Sergeant for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026
To approve the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 459 Halifax Police Sergeant for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the memorandum between the Town of Halifax and Local 459 Halifax Police Sergeant for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover Requests
Approve the vacation carryovers presented
To approve the vacation carryovers presented.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the vacation carryovers presented..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Approve the vacation time carry over only
To approve the vacation time carry over only.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and Seconded by selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the vacation time carry over only..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Contract for Green Communities Grant Administrative Support
Affirm the contract with the Green Communities Grant Administrative Support
To affirm the contract with the Green Communities Grant Administrative Support.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm the contract with the Green Communities Grant Administrative Support..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Contract for Human Resources Operational Review
Approve the contract presented
To approve the contract presented.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract presented..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Fiscal Year 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule
Approve the Board of Selectmen schedule as presented
To approve the Board of Selectmen schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Board of Selectmen schedule as presented..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Fiscal Year 2024 Board of Selectmen Goals
Approve the FY24 Board of Selectman goals as presented by Haddad
To approve the FY24 Board of Selectman goals as presented by Haddad.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the FY24 Board of Selectman goals as presented by Haddad..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Town Hall Office Hours
Approve the new Town hall hours
To approve the new Town hall hours.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the new Town hall hours..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Live Entertainment Permit - Halifax Council on Aging
Approve a live entertainment permit issued to Darlen Regan c/o the Council on Aging for Friday, July 28th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m
To approve a live entertainment permit issued to Darlen Regan c/o the Council on Aging for Friday, July 28th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a live entertainment permit issued to Darlen Regan c/o the Council on Aging for Friday, July 28th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Open Meeting Law Complaint - June 13, 2023, Board of Selectmen Meeting
Request a mediation and to have Haddad send a letter requesting mediation and response letter to the complainant Mr. Higgins
To request a mediation and to have Haddad send a letter requesting mediation and response letter to the complainant Mr. Higgins. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to request a mediation and to have Haddad send a letter requesting mediation and response letter to the complainant Mr. Higgins. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Surplus Equipment - IT Department
Declare (1) Dell OptiPlex 3010 Desktop Computer from the IT Department
To declare (1) Dell OptiPlex 3010 Desktop Computer from the IT Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously declared (1) Dell OptiPlex 3010 Desktop Computer from the IT Department..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green & Circular Driveway - Halifax Congregational Church
Approve the request from the Halifax Congregational Church to use the circular driveway, the lawn area directly in front of the Town Hall and the small area to the left of Town Hall on Saturday,...
To approve the request from the Halifax Congregational Church to use the circular driveway, the lawn area directly in front of the Town Hall and the small area to the left of Town Hall on Saturday, September 16 th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the church's annual Flea Market.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the request from the Halifax Congregational Church to use the circular driveway, the lawn area directly in front of the Town Hall and the small area to the left of Town Hall on Saturday, September 16 th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the church's annual Flea Market..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Town Administrator's Update
Reappoint the following individuals as stated below
To reappoint the following individuals as stated below: Animal Control Officer (1 year) Precision Wildlife Services, Inc. Beautification Committee (1 year ) Jeremy Gillespie, Shirley Graf & Amy Troup Cable T.V. Advisory Committee (1 year) John Shiavone Conservation Commission (3 years) Edward Lane Council on Aging (3 years) Michael Rugnetta Halifax Emergency Management Agency Director (1 year) Michael Witham Halifax Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director (1 year) Joao Chaves Historian (1 year) Susan Basile Holidays in Halifax (1 year) Tania Massa Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee (1 year) Jonathan Selig, Michael Bennett, Cesar Calouro, Sandra Nolan & Cody Haddad Inspector of Buildings (1 year) Steven R. Solari Licensing Authority Agents (1 year) Joao Chaves, Theodore Benner, Michael Boncariewski, Paul Campbell, William Caprio, Joseph Cushman, Patrick DeRoo, William Feltrup, Albert Hingst, Robert McDonnell, Michelle McIntyre, Michael Schleiff, Ryan Simpson & Patrick Sterling Municipal & School Building Committee (3 years) Robert Hodge Parking Clerk (1 year ) Linda McCarthy Police Matrons (1 year) Janice M. Hayward, Susan Lawless & Antoinette Ross
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously reappointed the following individuals as stated below: Animal Control Officer (1 year) Precision Wildlife Services, Inc. Beautification Committee (1 year ) Jeremy Gillespie, Shirley Graf & Amy Troup Cable T.V. Advisory Committee (1 year) John Shiavone Conservation Commission (3 years) Edward Lane Council on Aging (3 years) Michael Rugnetta Halifax Emergency Management Agency Director (1 year) Michael Witham Halifax Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director (1 year) Joao Chaves Historian (1 year) Susan Basile Holidays in Halifax (1 year) Tania Massa Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee (1 year) Jonathan Selig, Michael Bennett, Cesar Calouro, Sandra Nolan & Cody Haddad Inspector of Buildings (1 year) Steven R. Solari Licensing Authority Agents (1 year) Joao Chaves, Theodore Benner, Michael Boncariewski, Paul Campbell, William Caprio, Joseph Cushman, Patrick DeRoo, William Feltrup, Albert Hingst, Robert McDonnell, Michelle McIntyre, Michael Schleiff, Ryan Simpson & Patrick Sterling Municipal & School Building Committee (3 years) Robert Hodge Parking Clerk (1 year ) Linda McCarthy Police Matrons (1 year) Janice M. Hayward, Susan Lawless & Antoinette Ross.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, 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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