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June 11, 2024
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt
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 Accountant 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. Town Counsel Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Mixed Unit Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. Approval of Executive Session Minutes - May 7, 2024 . -
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 Accountant 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. Town Counsel Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Mixed Unit Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. Approval of Executive Session Minutes - May 7, 2024 . - John Bruno - Yes ~ Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes - May 7, 2024
Come out of Executive Session at 6:11 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:11 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 6:11 p.m. and reconvened in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes The Board reconvened in open session at 6:13 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board as well as those attending today's meeting stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Resignation - Todd Dargie ~ Finance Committee
Accept with regret Todd Dargie's resignation from the Finance Committee
To accept with regret Todd Dargie's resignation from the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously accepted with regret Todd Dargie's resignation from the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Municipal & School Building Committee - CoA Building Committee
Appoint the Municipal & School Building Committee as the Council on Aging Building Committee
To appoint the Municipal & School Building Committee as the Council on Aging Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to appoint the Municipal & School Building Committee as the Council on Aging Building Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Halifax Fireworks Event
Accept the donation in the amount of $12,500 from Flower and Soul for the Halifax Fireworks
To accept the donation in the amount of $12,500 from Flower and Soul for the Halifax Fireworks.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the board unanimously voted to accept the donation in the amount of $12,500 from Flower and Soul for the Halifax Fireworks..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #103 For $194,565.53 Payroll Warrant #104 For $474,534.16 Vendor Warrant #105 For $297,541.18 Withholding Warrant #106 For § 161,485.10 Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 47,085.94 Payroll Warrant #108 For $466,198.56 Vendor Warrant #109 For $482,037.77 Withholding Warrant #110 For $ 160,487.20 Ambulance Commitments For $ 56,297.80 4/29/24 - 5/5/24 7 Ambulance Commitments For $ 64,393.52 . 5/6/24 - 5/12/24 " Ambulance Commitments For $ 26,907.32 5/13/24 - 5/19/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 56,112.79 5/20/24 - 5/26/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 70,058.24 5/27/24 - 6/2/24 APPROVED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #103 For $194,565.53 Payroll Warrant #104 For $474,534.16 Vendor Warrant #105 For $297,541.18 Withholding Warrant #106 For § 161,485.10 Vendor Warrant #107 For $ 47,085.94 Payroll Warrant #108 For $466,198.56 Vendor Warrant #109 For $482,037.77 Withholding Warrant #110 For $ 160,487.20 Ambulance Commitments For $ 56,297.80 4/29/24 - 5/5/24 7 Ambulance Commitments For $ 64,393.52 . 5/6/24 - 5/12/24 " Ambulance Commitments For $ 26,907.32 5/13/24 - 5/19/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 56,112.79 5/20/24 - 5/26/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 70,058.24 5/27/24 - 6/2/24 APPROVED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: School Warrant #111 For $241,248.54 Vendor Warrant #112 For $371,160.02 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 For $ 5,160.00 MINUTES
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: School Warrant #111 For $241,248.54 Vendor Warrant #112 For $371,160.02 Mobile Home Park Fee #6 For $ 5,160.00 MINUTES.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 23, 2024 ~ Regular Session ~ May 13, 2024
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 23, 2024 ~ Regular Session ~ May 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - April 23, 2024 ~ Regular Session ~ May 13, 2024.” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Road Openings
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 19 & 22 Lawrence Road, pending approval from the Conservation Commission
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 19 & 22 Lawrence Road, pending approval from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 19 & 22 Lawrence Road, pending approval from the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 46, 80 & 86 McClelland Road, pending approval from the Conservation Commission
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 46, 80 & 86 McClelland Road, pending approval from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 46, 80 & 86 McClelland Road, pending approval from the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 86, 134, 185, 188 & 189 Oak Street, pending approval from the Conservation Commission
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 86, 134, 185, 188 & 189 Oak Street, pending approval from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 86, 134, 185, 188 & 189 Oak Street, pending approval from the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Code of Conduct for Boards & Committees
Accept the Code of Conduct for Boards & Committees
To accept the Code of Conduct for Boards & Committees.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to accept the Code of Conduct for Boards & Committees..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Representative for Plymouth County Advisory Board
Appoint John Bruno as Halifax's Representative for Plymouth County Advisory Board
To appoint John Bruno as Halifax's Representative for Plymouth County Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously appointed John Bruno as Halifax's Representative for Plymouth County Advisory Board..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Interim Accounting Services
Appoint of Eric Kinsherf as interim accounting services effective July 1, 2024
To appoint of Eric Kinsherf as interim accounting services effective July 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed of Eric Kinsherf as interim accounting services effective July 1, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Appointment - Assistant Town Accountant
Appoint Lindsay Martinelli as Assistant Town Accountant
To appoint Lindsay Martinelli as Assistant Town Accountant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously appointed Lindsay Martinelli as Assistant Town Accountant..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Reappointment - Cemetery Superintendent
Reappoint Steve Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent, term to expire June 30, 2025
To reappoint Steve Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent, term to expire June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously reappointed Steve Hayward as the Cemetery Superintendent, term to expire June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Electronic Sign Policy
Adopt the digital sign and usage policy dated June 11, 2024
To adopt the digital sign and usage policy dated June 11, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously voted to adopt the digital sign and usage policy dated June 11, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Recyclable Materiais Agreement
Approve the Recyclable Materials Agreement with WM Avon Inc
To approve the Recyclable Materials Agreement with WM Avon Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Recyclable Materials Agreement with WM Avon Inc..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Financial Consulting Contract
Approve the financial consulting contract with Sandra Nolan from July 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024
To approve the financial consulting contract with Sandra Nolan from July 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the financial consulting contract with Sandra Nolan from July 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
Lighting up Town Hall for Pride Month
Allow the Town Hall to be lit in light of LGBQT+IA pride month and to bring back a policy for Town Hall to be lit up for Federally recognized months of observation for the Board to adopt
To allow the Town Hall to be lit in light of LGBQT+IA pride month and to bring back a policy for Town Hall to be lit up for Federally recognized months of observation for the Board to adopt.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to allow the Town Hall to be lit in light of LGBQT+IA pride month and to bring back a policy for Town Hall to be lit up for Federally recognized months of observation for the Board to adopt..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Intermunicipal Agreement - Town of Bridgewater - Conservation Agent
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Bridgewater for the Conservation Agent
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Bridgewater for the Conservation Agent.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Bridgewater for the Conservation Agent..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the following transfers to cover costs for the rest of Fiscal 2024, as allowed by MGL Chapter 40 Section 33B
To approve the following transfers to cover costs for the rest of Fiscal 2024, as allowed by MGL Chapter 40 Section 33B: FROM AMOUNT Snow & Ice Street Lighting #01-423-5113 #01-424-5210 $7,000.00 Conservation Agent Salary Police Station Electricity § 3.000.00 #01-171-5210 #01-214-5210 aon Conservation Agent Salary Historic Commission Electricity $ 1.200.00 #01-171-5210 #01-690-5210 ao See Release Executive Minutes
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following transfers to cover costs for the rest of Fiscal 2024, as allowed by MGL Chapter 40 Section 33B: FROM AMOUNT Snow & Ice Street Lighting #01-423-5113 #01-424-5210 $7,000.00 Conservation Agent Salary Police Station Electricity § 3.000.00 #01-171-5210 #01-214-5210 aon Conservation Agent Salary Historic Commission Electricity $ 1.200.00 #01-171-5210 #01-690-5210 ao See Release Executive Minutes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
From Amount
Release the following Executive Minutes: February 25, 2020 February 23, 2021 May 12, 2020 March 9, 2021 August 11, 2020 March 23, 2021 August 31, 2020 April 13, 2021 September 3, 2020 April 27,...
To release the following Executive Minutes: February 25, 2020 February 23, 2021 May 12, 2020 March 9, 2021 August 11, 2020 March 23, 2021 August 31, 2020 April 13, 2021 September 3, 2020 April 27, 2021 September 8, 2020 May 10, 2021 October 13, 2020 May 20, 2021 October 19, 2020 June 11, 2021 October 26, 2020 August 10, 2021 October 27, 2020 September 28, 2021 November 23, 2020 May 25, 2022 December 08, 2020 July 12, 2022 January 12, 2021 August 18, 2022 January 26, 2021 August 23, 2022 February 9, 2021 November 22, 2022 MBTA Action Plan - Still waiting for confirmation from the state. We are also moving closer to having representative ~ LaNatra come for a public hearing; we are creating an agenda. Bruno recommends letting the state know how we feel about this law since they are supposed to represent us.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to release the following Executive Minutes: February 25, 2020 February 23, 2021 May 12, 2020 March 9, 2021 August 11, 2020 March 23, 2021 August 31, 2020 April 13, 2021 September 3, 2020 April 27, 2021 September 8, 2020 May 10, 2021 October 13, 2020 May 20, 2021 October 19, 2020 June 11, 2021 October 26, 2020 August 10, 2021 October 27, 2020 September 28, 2021 November 23, 2020 May 25, 2022 December 08, 2020 July 12, 2022 January 12, 2021 August 18, 2022 January 26, 2021 August 23, 2022 February 9, 2021 November 22, 2022 MBTA Action Plan - Still waiting for confirmation from the state. We are also moving closer to having representative ~ LaNatra come for a public hearing; we are creating an agenda. Bruno recommends letting the state know how we feel about this law since they are supposed to represent us..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. ek cone Conk Ce Ui IAM Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pym
To adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. ek cone Conk Ce Ui IAM Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pym.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. ek cone Conk Ce Ui IAM Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pym..” (Motion: Selig, second: Pratt)
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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