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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 21, 2024

9 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

Minutes

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 9, 2024 Executive Session - January 23, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 9, 2024 Executive Session - January 23, 2024

From the minutes

“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 9, 2024 Executive Session - January 23, 2024 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrants & Commitments

Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #68 $467,999.93 _. Vendor Warrant #69 $234,974.66 Withholding Warrant #70 $160,130.02 Vendor Warrant #71 $109,979.84 Payroll Warrant #72 $456,636.13 School Warrant #73 $524,212.76 Vendor Warrant #74 = $ 136,744.82 Withholding Warrant #75 ~-- $ 157,186.73 Vendor Warrant #76 $ 73,875.03 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,101.88 1/15/24-1/21/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 34,856.38 1/22/24-1/28/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 72,702.09 1/29/24-2/4/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 35,344.76 2/5/24-2/11/24

From the minutes

“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #68 $467,999.93 _. Vendor Warrant #69 $234,974.66 Withholding Warrant #70 $160,130.02 Vendor Warrant #71 $109,979.84 Payroll Warrant #72 $456,636.13 School Warrant #73 $524,212.76 Vendor Warrant #74 = $ 136,744.82 Withholding Warrant #75 ~-- $ 157,186.73 Vendor Warrant #76 $ 73,875.03 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,101.88 1/15/24-1/21/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 34,856.38 1/22/24-1/28/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 72,702.09 1/29/24-2/4/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 35,344.76 2/5/24-2/11/24 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes APPROVED COMMITMENT ..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approved Commitment

Approve payment of the following commitment

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following commitment: : Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,160.00

From the minutes

“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve payment of the following commitment: : Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,160.00 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Discussions

Open the warrants for the May 13, 2024 Annual and Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the warrants for the May 13, 2024 Annual and Special Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to open the warrants for the May 13, 2024 Annual and Special Town Meeting. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Legal Services Agreement with Matt Thomas

Retain Mr. Thomas as suggested by the Town Administrator

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To retain Mr. Thomas as suggested by the Town Administrator.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted as follows to retain Mr. Thomas as suggested by the Town Administrator. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve ambulance abatements for January 2024 in the amount $104,771.22

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve ambulance abatements for January 2024 in the amount $104,771.22.

From the minutes

“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve ambulance abatements for January 2024 in the amount $104,771.22. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Election Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Election Warrant.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the Election Warrant. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Master Development Agreement with Thorndike Development

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Master Development Agreement with Thorndike Development.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the Master Development Agreement with Thorndike Development. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m.

The scanned roll call reads "Naja. Nessralla Ye", which we read as Yes; the vote was also recorded as unanimous.

From the minutes

“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. John Bruno ~ Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja. Nessralla Ye / foe $I fbf KE e3lithoy Naifh Neca Date approved Clerk 7 /pjm ~ Document referenced Legal Services Agreement w/Matt Thomas Master Development Agreement w/Thorndike Development.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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