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August 22, 2023
13 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
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 3, 2022 Regular Session - July 25, 2023 Executive Session - August 8, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 3, 2022 Regular Session - July 25, 2023 Executive Session - August 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 3, 2022 Regular Session - July 25, 2023 Executive Session - August 8, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #13 $ 248,073.63 Vendor Warrant #14 $ 165,882.47 Withholding Warrant #15 $ 83,055.85
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #13 $ 248,073.63 Vendor Warrant #14 $ 165,882.47 Withholding Warrant #15 $ 83,055.85.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrant & commitments
To approve payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #16 $ 272,054.29 Ambulance Commitments For $ 50,547.47 7/31/23 - 8/6/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 35,053.40 8/7/23 - 8/13/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #16 $ 272,054.29 Ambulance Commitments For $ 50,547.47 7/31/23 - 8/6/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 35,053.40 8/7/23 - 8/13/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Memorandum of Agreement - Local 459, Massachusetts Coalition of Police
Approve the verbiage in the Memorandum of Agreement
To approve the verbiage in the Memorandum of Agreement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the verbiage in the Memorandum of Agreement..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover Request - John Sullivan
Approve the request from John Sullivan to carry over an additional 40 hours of vacation time for a total of 80 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2024
To approve the request from John Sullivan to carry over an additional 40 hours of vacation time for a total of 80 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the request from John Sullivan to carry over an additional 40 hours of vacation time for a total of 80 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Surplus Equipment - Police Department
Declare the following items surplus from the Police Department
To declare the following items surplus from the Police Department: (1) Refrigerator (1) Overhead Projector (1) HP Tower Computer (1) IBM Think Pad (1) Panasonic Toughbook (1) Lenovo Think Pad (1) Canon PowerShot A59OIS (1) PA System
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously declared the following items surplus from the Police Department: (1) Refrigerator (1) Overhead Projector (1) HP Tower Computer (1) IBM Think Pad (1) Panasonic Toughbook (1) Lenovo Think Pad (1) Canon PowerShot A59OIS (1) PA System.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Road Opening - between 2 & 68 Walnut Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 20 x 3.5' - 4' road cut for a water tap at the above location, contingent on a trench permit issued by the...
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 20 x 3.5' - 4' road cut for a water tap at the above location, contingent on a trench permit issued by the Building Inspector.
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 20 x 3.5' - 4' road cut for a water tap at the above location, contingent on a trench permit issued by the Building Inspector..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Allow the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to draft a letter in support of adding a traffic light at the above location
To allow the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to draft a letter in support of adding a traffic light at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to allow the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to draft a letter in support of adding a traffic light at the above location..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Planning Board & Thorndike Development - 265 Monponsett Street Project
Endorse the proposal on a preliminary basis
To endorse the proposal on a preliminary basis. This motion was amended by Bruno to include authorizing Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to enter into discussions about this project. This amendment was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to endorse the proposal on a preliminary basis. This motion was amended by Bruno to include authorizing Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to enter into discussions about this project. This amendment was seconded by Selig..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Appointment to Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
Appoint Frank Johnson to the Zoning Bylaw Committee
To appoint Frank Johnson to the Zoning Bylaw Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Frank Johnson to the Zoning Bylaw Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Andrea Hay - 111 Palmer Mill Road
Approve the live entertainment permit from the hours of 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. on September 23, 2023
To approve the live entertainment permit from the hours of 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. on September 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded from Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the live entertainment permit from the hours of 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. on September 23, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss Police Chief contract and contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit
To enter into Executive Session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss Police Chief contract and contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion 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.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss Police Chief contract and contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion 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. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 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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