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September 26, 2023
14 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: Executive Session - August 31, 2023 Executive Session - September 7, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - August 31, 2023 Executive Session - September 7, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - August 31, 2023 Executive Session - September 7, 2023.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #25 $ 187,510.43 Ambulance Commitments For $ 40,127.20 9/4/23 - 9/10/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #25 $ 187,510.43 Ambulance Commitments For $ 40,127.20 9/4/23 - 9/10/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #26 $ 432,916.35 Vendor Warrant #27 $ 281,250.44 School Warrant #28 $ 151,364.36
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #26 $ 432,916.35 Vendor Warrant #27 $ 281,250.44 School Warrant #28 $ 151,364.36.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Contract for Replacement of Highway Barn Roof
Approve the construction contract in the amount of $289,000 between the Town of Halifax and Cape Cod Builders for the replacement of the Highway Barn Roof
To approve the construction contract in the amount of $289,000 between the Town of Halifax and Cape Cod Builders for the replacement of the Highway Barn Roof.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the construction contract in the amount of $289,000 between the Town of Halifax and Cape Cod Builders for the replacement of the Highway Barn Roof..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Contract for Buildout of Municipal Maintenance Shop
Approve the construction contract in the amount of $26,200 between the Town of Halifax and Paul Procida for the Buildout of the Municipal Maintenance Shop
To approve the construction contract in the amount of $26,200 between the Town of Halifax and Paul Procida for the Buildout of the Municipal Maintenance Shop.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the construction contract in the amount of $26,200 between the Town of Halifax and Paul Procida for the Buildout of the Municipal Maintenance Shop..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Surplus Equipment - Library
Declare 1 Merlin Elite HD Video Magnifier from the Holmes Public Library
To declare 1 Merlin Elite HD Video Magnifier from the Holmes Public Library.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously declared 1 Merlin Elite HD Video Magnifier from the Holmes Public Library..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve the following ambulance abatements
To approve the following ambulance abatements: July 2023 For $ 97,396.00 August 2023 For $ 129,935.84
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following ambulance abatements: July 2023 For $ 97,396.00 August 2023 For $ 129,935.84.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Signature Authority Form - Holmes Public Library
Sign the signatory form for the Holmes Public Library
To sign the signatory form for the Holmes Public Library.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to sign the signatory form for the Holmes Public Library..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Setting Date for Special Town Meeting
Hold a Special Town Meeting on December 14, 2023
To hold a Special Town Meeting on December 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on December 14, 2023..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Permanent Town Hall Hours of Operation
Approve the permanent office hours
To approve the permanent office hours.
From the minutes
“Motioned by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to approve the permanent office hours..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of $600,000 in ARPA Funding - Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Allocate $600,000 in ARPA funding for the water treatment plant updates
To allocate $600,000 in ARPA funding for the water treatment plant updates.
From the minutes
“Motioned by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to allocate $600,000 in ARPA funding for the water treatment plant updates..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss the following: Contract Negotiations- Local 1700, Massachusetts State Council 93, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (HALIFAX Mixed Unit). 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 6:40 p.m. to discuss the following: Contract Negotiations- Local 1700, Massachusetts State Council 93, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (HALIFAX Mixed Unit). 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)
Come out of Executive Session at 7:10 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:10 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:10 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:10 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 7:10 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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