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March 12, 2024
12 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 5:33 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:33 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Administrator 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 Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:33 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Town Administrator 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. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Scheduled Appointments
Appoint Patrick Sterling as a Special Police Officer
To appoint Patrick Sterling as a Special Police Officer.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed Patrick Sterling as a Special Police Officer..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Scott Clawson - Horse Show Dates
Allow 10 multi show days for the calendar year 2024
To allow 10 multi show days for the calendar year 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to allow 10 multi show days for the calendar year 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approve the live entertainment permit for the date of August 31, 2024 at 218 Thompson Street
To approve the live entertainment permit for the date of August 31, 2024 at 218 Thompson Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the board unanimously voted to approve the live entertainment permit for the date of August 31, 2024 at 218 Thompson Street..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 28, 2023 Regular Session - February 21, 2024 Executive Session - February 27, 2024 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 28, 2023 Regular Session - February 21, 2024 Executive Session - February 27, 2024 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENTS
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - December 28, 2023 Regular Session - February 21, 2024 Executive Session - February 27, 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: Vendor Warrant #80 $ 82,180.71 School Warrant #81 $247,906.75 Ambulance Commitments For $ 50,572.78 2/19/24-2/25/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,181.85 2/26/24-3/3/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #80 $ 82,180.71 School Warrant #81 $247,906.75 Ambulance Commitments For $ 50,572.78 2/19/24-2/25/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,181.85 2/26/24-3/3/24.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the = following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the = following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #82 For $ 477,744.67 Vendor Warrant #83 For $ 1,546,618.07 Withholding Warrant #84 For $ 166,144.70 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 For §$ 5,160.00 DISCUSSIONS Community Preservation Act Proposed Warrant Language In a prior meeting at Selig's request there was a presentation on the Community Preservation Act. This is a percentage of funds charged to taxpayers that can be used at the towns discretion for historical, open space, housing and recreational purposes. Last year the state matched 22% of the earned funds by the towns. This increased would be between 1 to 3%. The current recommendation would be 1%. These funds would go towards projects the town would need to complete anyway. A committee would also be created to decide how these funds are spent.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the = following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #82 For $ 477,744.67 Vendor Warrant #83 For $ 1,546,618.07 Withholding Warrant #84 For $ 166,144.70 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 For §$ 5,160.00 DISCUSSIONS Community Preservation Act Proposed Warrant Language In a prior meeting at Selig's request there was a presentation on the Community Preservation Act. This is a percentage of funds charged to taxpayers that can be used at the towns discretion for historical, open space, housing and recreational purposes. Last year the state matched 22% of the earned funds by the towns. This increased would be between 1 to 3%. The current recommendation would be 1%. These funds would go towards projects the town would need to complete anyway. A committee would also be created to decide how these funds are spent..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Ambulance Affiliation Agreement
Approve the ALS Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Plymouth, Inc. Town Administrator Contract
To approve the ALS Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Plymouth, Inc. Town Administrator Contract
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the ALS Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Plymouth, Inc. Town Administrator Contract.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Town Administrator Contract
Approve the Town Administrator contract with Cody Haddad
To approve the Town Administrator contract with Cody Haddad.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Town Administrator contract with Cody Haddad..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Annual MS Cape Cod Getaway Cycling Event
Grant permission for the Annual MS Cape Code Getaway Cycling Event to pass through Halifax along Franklin Street, Hayward Street, South Street, Fuller Street, and Cedar Street on Saturday, June...
To grant permission for the Annual MS Cape Code Getaway Cycling Event to pass through Halifax along Franklin Street, Hayward Street, South Street, Fuller Street, and Cedar Street on Saturday, June 29, 2024 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - Selectmen Office Hours At this time there has not been much traffic during the Board of Selectmen hours. The members still want to be available to the public and as always can be reached via email. The office hours were suspended and they can be available by appointment only.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted permission for the Annual MS Cape Code Getaway Cycling Event to pass through Halifax along Franklin Street, Hayward Street, South Street, Fuller Street, and Cedar Street on Saturday, June 29, 2024 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - Selectmen Office Hours At this time there has not been much traffic during the Board of Selectmen hours. The members still want to be available to the public and as always can be reached via email. The office hours were suspended and they can be available by appointment only..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Letter Regarding 69 Summit Street Solar
Send the letter presented
To send the letter presented.
Yes: Bruno, SeligAbstained: Nessralla
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to send the letter presented. John Bruno- Yes Johnathan Selig- Yes Naja Nessralla- Abstained.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting,at 7:36 p< wy) LAME fo Doh OFLOLL ERY
To adjourn the meeting,at 7:36 p< wy) LAME fo Doh OFLOLL ERY.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved Py Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting,at 7:36 p< wy) LAME fo Doh OFLOLL ERY..” (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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