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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 25, 2024

12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Thomas Pratt

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

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 #113 For $979,543.32 Payroll Warrant #114 For $309,354.70 Vendor Warrant #115 For $ 73,355.63 Withholding Warrant #116 For $102,850.28 Withholding Warrant #117 For $287,414.33 - Ambulance Commitments For $ 32,737.80 - 6/3/24-6/9/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 64,069.81 6/10/24-6/16/24 APPROVED WARRANT

From the minutes

“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #113 For $979,543.32 Payroll Warrant #114 For $309,354.70 Vendor Warrant #115 For $ 73,355.63 Withholding Warrant #116 For $102,850.28 Withholding Warrant #117 For $287,414.33 - Ambulance Commitments For $ 32,737.80 - 6/3/24-6/9/24 Ambulance Commitments For $ 64,069.81 6/10/24-6/16/24 APPROVED WARRANT.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)

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Approved Warrant

Approve payment of the following warrant

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #118 For $ 90,231.87 DISCUSSIONS Approved Minutes

From the minutes

“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #118 For $ 90,231.87 DISCUSSIONS Approved Minutes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)

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Discussions

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 7, 2024 Ambulance Abatements

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 7, 2024 Ambulance Abatements

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 7, 2024 Ambulance Abatements.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

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Approve ambulance abatements May 2024 in the amount of $160,185.63

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve ambulance abatements May 2024 in the amount of $160,185.63.

From the minutes

“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements May 2024 in the amount of $160,185.63..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)

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7 Rate of Compensation for Inspectors

Approve the new fee structure presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the new fee structure presented.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the board unanimously voted to approve the new fee structure presented..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)

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Line Item Transfer

Approve the following line item transfer

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following line item transfer: Retiree Medical Bills | $ 3,462.86 #01-543-5770 #01-920-5743 1 Day Liquor Licenses for 3 Separate Dates - Tipsy Mermaid

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following line item transfer: Retiree Medical Bills | $ 3,462.86 #01-543-5770 #01-920-5743 1 Day Liquor Licenses for 3 Separate Dates - Tipsy Mermaid.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

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Approve 1 day liquor licenses issued to the Tipsy Mermaid for July 14, 2024, August 11, 2024 and September 8, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve 1 day liquor licenses issued to the Tipsy Mermaid for July 14, 2024, August 11, 2024 and September 8, 2024.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved 1 day liquor licenses issued to the Tipsy Mermaid for July 14, 2024, August 11, 2024 and September 8, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)

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

Scheduled Appointment

Approve the Live Entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for July 6, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Live Entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for July 6, 2024.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the Live Entertainment permit issued to Raun Jerome for July 6, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)

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Discussions

Adopt the Training Policy for Boards and Committees dated June 25, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adopt the Training Policy for Boards and Committees dated June 25, 2024.

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the Training Policy for Boards and Committees dated June 25, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)

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Reappoint the following individuals: Agricultural Commission - Janice Hayward, Sheila O'Handley (2yr.) & Joanne Smith yr.) Americans With Disabilities Act Commission - Marline Amedee & Joy Marble...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint the following individuals: Agricultural Commission - Janice Hayward, Sheila O'Handley (2yr.) & Joanne Smith yr.) Americans With Disabilities Act Commission - Marline Amedee & Joy Marble Beautification Committee - Shirley Graf, Wendy Grieco, Christina Palmer & Amy Troup Cable T.V. Advisory Committee - John Shiavone &Janice Hayward

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the following individuals: Agricultural Commission - Janice Hayward, Sheila O'Handley (2yr.) & Joanne Smith yr.) Americans With Disabilities Act Commission - Marline Amedee & Joy Marble Beautification Committee - Shirley Graf, Wendy Grieco, Christina Palmer & Amy Troup Cable T.V. Advisory Committee - John Shiavone &Janice Hayward.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Capital Planning Committee - Michael Zarrella

Reappoint Peter Parcellin to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · 2–1

To reappoint Peter Parcellin to the Zoning Board of Appeals:

Yes: Bruno, SeligNo: Pratt

From the minutes

“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to reappoint Peter Parcellin to the Zoning Board of Appeals: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Opposed MEETING ADJOURNED.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

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Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. ae: CA 28 [2 fee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm . Documents referenced - Application for 1 day liquor license ~ Tipsy Mermaid Line item transfer requests

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. ae: CA 28 [2 fee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm . Documents referenced - Application for 1 day liquor license ~ Tipsy Mermaid Line item transfer requests

From the minutes

“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. ae: CA 28 [2 fee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm . Documents referenced - Application for 1 day liquor license ~ Tipsy Mermaid Line item transfer requests.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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