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July 11, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Naja R. Nessralla, Jonathan Selig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 11, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, July 11, 2023..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room to discuss the following: Chief & Deputy Chief of Police 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- Highway 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.
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 enter into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room to discuss the following: Chief & Deputy Chief of Police 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- Highway 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 Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Contract Negotiations- Highway
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 Bruno 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: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
122 Monponsett Street Noise Complaints
Continue this discussion to July 25th and send another letter asking that they bring an interpreter. sent to the homeowners requesting their presence at the next meeting and to be ready to discuss...
To continue this discussion to July 25th and send another letter asking that they bring an interpreter. sent to the homeowners requesting their presence at the next meeting and to be ready to discuss this issue.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to continue this discussion to July 25th and send another letter asking that they bring an interpreter. sent to the homeowners requesting their presence at the next meeting and to be ready to discuss this issue..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 13, 2023 Executive Session - June 11, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 13, 2023 Executive Session - June 11, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 13, 2023 Executive Session - June 11, 2021.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #122 $ 281,167.91 Vendor Warrant #123 $ 215,323.75 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 16,701.65 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 33,564.27 Withholding Warrant #3 $ 103,407.46 Ambulance Commitments For $ 37,062.37 6/19/23 - 6/25/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #122 $ 281,167.91 Vendor Warrant #123 $ 215,323.75 Vendor Warrant #1 $ 16,701.65 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 33,564.27 Withholding Warrant #3 $ 103,407.46 Ambulance Commitments For $ 37,062.37 6/19/23 - 6/25/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Servpro (HES/frozen pipes/2-5-23) $ 10,649.28 Flooring Designs Inc. (HES/frozen pipes/2-5-23) $ 7,650.18
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: Servpro (HES/frozen pipes/2-5-23) $ 10,649.28 Flooring Designs Inc. (HES/frozen pipes/2-5-23) $ 7,650.18.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #124 $ 110,778.48 School Warrant #125 $ 424,420.74 Vendor Warrant #4 $ 1,446,806.97 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #124 $ 110,778.48 School Warrant #125 $ 424,420.74 Vendor Warrant #4 $ 1,446,806.97 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: BMI (annul license fee ) ………………………………………………. $ 421.00 Cody Haddad (reimbursement/milage) …………………...................... $ 73.36 William August, Esq. (legal/June) …..................................................... $ 500.00 W.B. Mason (ink) …………………....................................................... $ 62.69 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) ………………… $ 78.00 Brooks & DeRensis (legal/June) …………………................................ $ 3,360.00 Brooks & DeRensis (legal/June) …………………................................ $ 7,720.00 John F. Dolan Esq. Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC (labor matters) … $ 558.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bonds/L. McCarthy) ….................................. $ 1,125.00 Chubb (police & fire accident coverage) ……………………………… $ 41,877.00 Powers & Sullivan (audit/FY2022) …………………………………… $ 22,500.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: BMI (annul license fee ) ………………………………………………. $ 421.00 Cody Haddad (reimbursement/milage) …………………...................... $ 73.36 William August, Esq. (legal/June) …..................................................... $ 500.00 W.B. Mason (ink) …………………....................................................... $ 62.69 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) ………………… $ 78.00 Brooks & DeRensis (legal/June) …………………................................ $ 3,360.00 Brooks & DeRensis (legal/June) …………………................................ $ 7,720.00 John F. Dolan Esq. Lighthouse Legal Counsel, LLC (labor matters) … $ 558.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bonds/L. McCarthy) ….................................. $ 1,125.00 Chubb (police & fire accident coverage) ……………………………… $ 41,877.00 Powers & Sullivan (audit/FY2022) …………………………………… $ 22,500.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the following line items transfers
To approve the following line items transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Training Police Chief Salary $ 503.75 #01-211-5320 #01-210-5110 Vocational Transportation HES Expense $ 33,321.25 #01-321-5328 #01-313-5510 Special Needs Tuition HES Wages $ 80,000.00 #03-311-5324 #01-313-5120 Vocational Transportation Special Needs Transportation $ 8,477.95 #01-321-5328 #01-312-5325 Vocational Transportation Special Needs Tuition $ 48,768.72 #01-321-5328 #01-311-5324 Fire Training Fire Expenses $ 17,300.00 #01-221-5115 #01-223 Fire Wages Part Time Fire Expenses Equipment $ 20,707.94 #01-220-5120 #01-223-5850-064
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the following line items transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Training Police Chief Salary $ 503.75 #01-211-5320 #01-210-5110 Vocational Transportation HES Expense $ 33,321.25 #01-321-5328 #01-313-5510 Special Needs Tuition HES Wages $ 80,000.00 #03-311-5324 #01-313-5120 Vocational Transportation Special Needs Transportation $ 8,477.95 #01-321-5328 #01-312-5325 Vocational Transportation Special Needs Tuition $ 48,768.72 #01-321-5328 #01-311-5324 Fire Training Fire Expenses $ 17,300.00 #01-221-5115 #01-223 Fire Wages Part Time Fire Expenses Equipment $ 20,707.94 #01-220-5120 #01-223-5850-064.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Deputy Police Chief Contract
Approve the Deputy Police Contract between the Town of Halifax and Theodore Benner
To approve the Deputy Police Contract between the Town of Halifax and Theodore Benner.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Deputy Police Contract between the Town of Halifax and Theodore Benner..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Live Entertainment Permit - 18 Cherry Street
Approve a live entertainment permit issued to Griago Santos for Saturday, July 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
To approve a live entertainment permit issued to Griago Santos for Saturday, July 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a live entertainment permit issued to Griago Santos for Saturday, July 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Highway Department Memorandum of Agreement
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Local 1700, Halifax Highway Department, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Local 1700, Halifax Highway Department, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Local 1700, Halifax Highway Department, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Purchasing and Procurement Policy
Approve the Purchasing and Procurement Policy present by the Town Administrator, effective July 17, 2023
To approve the Purchasing and Procurement Policy present by the Town Administrator, effective July 17, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Purchasing and Procurement Policy present by the Town Administrator, effective July 17, 2023..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Signature Authority Forms
Sign the signatory forms for the Police Department, Animal Control Officer, Board of Selectmen, Office Machines and the Town Administrator
To sign the signatory forms for the Police Department, Animal Control Officer, Board of Selectmen, Office Machines and the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to sign the signatory forms for the Police Department, Animal Control Officer, Board of Selectmen, Office Machines and the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m..” (Motion: Nessralla, 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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