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January 9, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan Selig, Naja R. Nessralla
Absent: John Bruno
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Police 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.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Police 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. ~ Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Police Chief Contract
Come out of Executive Session at 6:23 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 6:23 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:23 p.m.: Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes The Board reconvened in open session at 6:25 p.m. The following business was discussed: Building Department Affidavit Ed Bayley presented a building plot plan affidavit which would change the process of building structure and additions. The change will allow residents to build something under 500 sq. ft. as long as zoning gives the ok, without having the do a plot plan review. This saves residents money but if the additions are not up to code or there is an issue with the property line, it is on . the residents to fix..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Building Department Affidavit
Approve the affidavit in lieu of a certified site or plot plan, effective immediately
To approve the affidavit in lieu of a certified site or plot plan, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the affidavit in lieu of a certified site or plot plan, effective immediately..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 14, 2023 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 14, 2023 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 14, 2023 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #57 $§ 7,027.68 Payroll Warrant #58 = =$ 454,335.01 Vendor Warrant #59 = $ =72,737.30 Withholding Warrant #60 = $ 154,592.26 School Warrant #61 $429,803.80 Ambulance Commitments $ 66,957.16 12/11/23-12/17/23 APPROVED WARRANT & COMMITMENTS
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #57 $§ 7,027.68 Payroll Warrant #58 = =$ 454,335.01 Vendor Warrant #59 = $ =72,737.30 Withholding Warrant #60 = $ 154,592.26 School Warrant #61 $429,803.80 Ambulance Commitments $ 66,957.16 12/11/23-12/17/23 APPROVED WARRANT & COMMITMENTS.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #62 $2,149,566.80 Ambulance Commitments $ 23,917.08 12/18/23-12/24/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 23,640.25 12/25/23-12/31/23 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,160.00 DISCUSSIONS Vacation Carryover Request - Thomas Schindler
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #62 $2,149,566.80 Ambulance Commitments $ 23,917.08 12/18/23-12/24/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 23,640.25 12/25/23-12/31/23 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,160.00 DISCUSSIONS Vacation Carryover Request - Thomas Schindler.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Discussions
Approve the request from Thomas Schindler to carryover 40 hours of vacation time from FY2024 to FY2025 Lakeville Animal Shelter Contract
To approve the request from Thomas Schindler to carryover 40 hours of vacation time from FY2024 to FY2025 Lakeville Animal Shelter Contract
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the request from Thomas Schindler to carryover 40 hours of vacation time from FY2024 to FY2025 Lakeville Animal Shelter Contract.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter
To approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Town Administrator Annual Review Process
Adopt the review process
To adopt the review process.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to adopt the review process..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Staffing and Town Operations
Adjourn the meeting-at 642 p.m. Why ke L- " ah
To adjourn the meeting-at 642 p.m. Why ke L- " ah .
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting-at 642 p.m. Why ke L- " ah ..” (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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