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January 23, 2024
18 recorded votes, 1 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
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: 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. Police Patrolmen Contract Negotiations 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 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: 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. Police Patrolmen Contract Negotiations 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)
Police Patrolmen
Come out of Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened in open session:
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Awarding of Energy Manager Contract - Energy Advocates
Approve the contract with Energy Advocates after a correction to the state listed in the contract
To approve the contract with Energy Advocates after a correction to the state listed in the contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to approve the contract with Energy Advocates after a correction to the state listed in the contract..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the use of the ARPA funds
To approve the use of the ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the use of the ARPA funds..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 15, 2023 Regular Session - December 5, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 15, 2023 Regular Session - December 5, 2023
Yes: Bruno, SeligAbstained: Nessralla
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 15, 2023 Regular Session - December 5, 2023 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Abstained.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session ~ December 19, 2023 Executive Session - December 19, 2023 Executive Session - January 9, 2024 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session ~ December 19, 2023 Executive Session - December 19, 2023 Executive Session - January 9, 2024 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session ~ December 19, 2023 Executive Session - December 19, 2023 Executive Session - January 9, 2024 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #63 = $ 509,757.85 Vendor Warrant #65 $201,097.26 Withholding Warrant #66 $175,122.87 Ambulance Commitments $ 39,298.91 1/1/24-1/7/24 Ambulance Commitments $ 45,654.50 1/8/24-1/14/24 APPROVED WARRANT
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #63 = $ 509,757.85 Vendor Warrant #65 $201,097.26 Withholding Warrant #66 $175,122.87 Ambulance Commitments $ 39,298.91 1/1/24-1/7/24 Ambulance Commitments $ 45,654.50 1/8/24-1/14/24 APPROVED WARRANT.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #67 $120,587.06 SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT Jonathan Saphire - Monponsett Events LLC d/b/a The Lakehouse - Alter Premises Mr. Saphire came before the Board asking to alter the drinking space at the Lakehouse. Mr.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #67 $120,587.06 SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT Jonathan Saphire - Monponsett Events LLC d/b/a The Lakehouse - Alter Premises Mr. Saphire came before the Board asking to alter the drinking space at the Lakehouse. Mr..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green - Steven King - Farmers Market
Grant Mr. King's request to use the Town Green from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Farmers/Vendors Market on the ~ following dates
To grant Mr. King's request to use the Town Green from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Farmers/Vendors Market on the ~ following dates: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 Saturday, June 22, 2024 Saturday, June 29, 2024 Saturday, July 6, 2024 Saturday, July 13, 2024 Saturday, July 20, 2024 Saturday, July 27, 2024 Saturday, August 3, 2024 Saturday, August 17, 2024 Saturday, August 31, 2024 Saturday, September 14, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Saturday, October 12, 2024 Saturday, October 26, 2024 Live Entertainment - Steven King - Farmers Market
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted Mr. King's request to use the Town Green from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Farmers/Vendors Market on the ~ following dates: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 Saturday, June 22, 2024 Saturday, June 29, 2024 Saturday, July 6, 2024 Saturday, July 13, 2024 Saturday, July 20, 2024 Saturday, July 27, 2024 Saturday, August 3, 2024 Saturday, August 17, 2024 Saturday, August 31, 2024 Saturday, September 14, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Saturday, October 12, 2024 Saturday, October 26, 2024 Live Entertainment - Steven King - Farmers Market.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Grant Mr. King's live entertainment request from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. for the Farmers/Vendors Market on the a following dates
To grant Mr. King's live entertainment request from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. for the Farmers/Vendors Market on the a following dates: _ Saturday, June 1, 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 Saturday, June 22, 2024 Saturday, June 29, 2024 Saturday, July 6, 2024 Saturday, July 13, 2024 Saturday, July 20, 2024 Saturday, July 27, 2024 Saturday, August 3, 2024 Saturday, August 17, 2024 Saturday, August 31, 2024 Saturday, September 14, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Saturday, October 12, 2024 Saturday, October 26, 2024 Ambulance Abatements
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Mr. King's live entertainment request from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. for the Farmers/Vendors Market on the a following dates: _ Saturday, June 1, 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 Saturday, June 22, 2024 Saturday, June 29, 2024 Saturday, July 6, 2024 Saturday, July 13, 2024 Saturday, July 20, 2024 Saturday, July 27, 2024 Saturday, August 3, 2024 Saturday, August 17, 2024 Saturday, August 31, 2024 Saturday, September 14, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Saturday, October 12, 2024 Saturday, October 26, 2024 Ambulance Abatements.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Abate the outstanding ambulance bills for the year 2020 in the amount of $122,643.89
To abate the outstanding ambulance bills for the year 2020 in the amount of $122,643.89.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to abate the outstanding ambulance bills for the year 2020 in the amount of $122,643.89..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance - abatements for December 2023 in the amount of $90,225.14
To approve ambulance - abatements for December 2023 in the amount of $90,225.14.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance - abatements for December 2023 in the amount of $90,225.14..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Memorandum of Agreement - Police Patrolmen
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers, Local 239, effective January 1, 2024
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers, Local 239, effective January 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Halifax Association of Police Patrol Officers, Local 239, effective January 1, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Police Chief Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Acknowledgment - MacDonald Industries $20,000 Donation
Accept the $20,000 donation from MacDonald Industries for the landfill repairs
To accept the $20,000 donation from MacDonald Industries for the landfill repairs.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously accepted the $20,000 donation from MacDonald Industries for the landfill repairs..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Scheduled Appointment
Appoint Police Patrolman Stephen Raddatz to the Halifax Police Department
To appoint Police Patrolman Stephen Raddatz to the Halifax Police Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed Police Patrolman Stephen Raddatz to the Halifax Police Department..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approval of Public Health Nursing Contract
Approve the contact between the Town of Halifax and Mary Montuori for Nursing services for the Town of Halifax
To approve the contact between the Town of Halifax and Mary Montuori for Nursing services for the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the contact between the Town of Halifax and Mary Montuori for Nursing services for the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
_- unanimeusly voted to adjourn the aneetixg 7:10 p.m. NN f > rat a ae BLE ZL o2larliony Naje
To _- unanimeusly voted to adjourn the aneetixg 7:10 p.m. NN f > rat a ae BLE ZL o2larliony Naje. Nessralla Date approved Clef lev /pjm
From the minutes
“There being no further business, move Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board _- unanimeusly voted to adjourn the aneetixg 7:10 p.m. NN f > rat a ae BLE ZL o2larliony Naje. Nessralla Date approved Clef lev /pjm.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
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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