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July 9, 2024
15 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
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #119 For $351,248.62 Vendor Warrant #120 For $439,509.18 Withholding Warrant #121 For $118,830.14 Vendor Warrant #122 For $ 583.33 Vendor Warrant #1 For $207,956.99 Payroll Warrant #2 For $ 9,353.69 Ambulance Commitments For $ 5,494.83 ~ 6/17/24 - 6/23/24 _ Ambulance Commitments For $ 43,600.42 6/24/24 - 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted as follows to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #119 For $351,248.62 Vendor Warrant #120 For $439,509.18 Withholding Warrant #121 For $118,830.14 Vendor Warrant #122 For $ 583.33 Vendor Warrant #1 For $207,956.99 Payroll Warrant #2 For $ 9,353.69 Ambulance Commitments For $ 5,494.83 ~ 6/17/24 - 6/23/24 _ Ambulance Commitments For $ 43,600.42 6/24/24 - 6/30/24 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes APPROVED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #123 For $ 3,022.50 Vendor Warrant #124 For $182,348.11 Vendor Warrant #125 For $ 718.72 Vendor Warrant #3 For $377,650.27 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 For $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Vendor Warrant #123 For $ 3,022.50 Vendor Warrant #124 For $182,348.11 Vendor Warrant #125 For $ 718.72 Vendor Warrant #3 For $377,650.27 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 For $ 5,160.00 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Discussions
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 4, 2024 Regular Session - June 11, 2024
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 4, 2024 Regular Session - June 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 4, 2024 Regular Session - June 11, 2024 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 337 Holmes Street, contingent on 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 337 Holmes Street, contingent on approval from the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 337 Holmes Street, contingent on approval from the Conservation Commission. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 239 Oak Street
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 239 Oak Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 239 Oak Street. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 132 Plymouth Street
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 132 Plymouth Street. .
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 132 Plymouth Street. . John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 19 Richview Avenue
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 19 Richview Avenue.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 19 Richview Avenue. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
6) Updated sidewalk plan
Authorize _ the Town Administer to sign the first amendment on behalf of the town
To authorize _ the Town Administer to sign the first amendment on behalf of the town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to authorize _ the Town Administer to sign the first amendment on behalf of the town. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Vacation Carryover - Officer Boncariewski
Approve the vacation carryover request from Chief Chaves for Officer Boncariewski to carryover an additional eight (8) of vacation time
To approve the vacation carryover request from Chief Chaves for Officer Boncariewski to carryover an additional eight (8) of vacation time.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the vacation carryover request from Chief Chaves for Officer Boncariewski to carryover an additional eight (8) of vacation time. - Jobn Bruno - Yes ~ Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Signature Authority Forms
Approve the signature authority form from the Fire Department listing Kendra Kelly as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Chief Witham
To approve the signature authority form from the Fire Department listing Kendra Kelly as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Chief Witham.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the signature authority form from the Fire Department listing Kendra Kelly as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Chief Witham. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the signature authority form from the Police listing Deputy Chief Benner at the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Chief Chaves
To approve the signature authority form from the Police listing Deputy Chief Benner at the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Chief Chaves.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the signature authority form from the Police listing Deputy Chief Benner at the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Chief Chaves. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the signature authority form from the Board of Selectmen listing John Bruno as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad
To approve the signature authority form from the Board of Selectmen listing John Bruno as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the signature authority form from the Board of Selectmen listing John Bruno as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Authorize the contract with Highway Rehabilitation Corp. for the Hot in Place Milling project
To authorize the contract with Highway Rehabilitation Corp. for the Hot in Place Milling project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to authorize the contract with Highway Rehabilitation Corp. for the Hot in Place Milling project. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the following line item transfers
To approve the following line item transfers: Police Wages Police Station Maintenance/Electricity § 200.00 #01-210-5115 #01-214-5210 ; Police Wages Police Expense #01-210-5115 01-217-5420 5 100.00 Legal IT/Data Processing Expense 01-151-5303 01-155-5118 $ 8,000.00 Building Inspector's Wages | Communications/Telephone $ 9.500.00 #01-241-5110 #01-219-5230 ~~ Parks Wages Parks Expense #01-650-5120 #01-650-5534 $500.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve the following line item transfers: Police Wages Police Station Maintenance/Electricity § 200.00 #01-210-5115 #01-214-5210 ; Police Wages Police Expense #01-210-5115 01-217-5420 5 100.00 Legal IT/Data Processing Expense 01-151-5303 01-155-5118 $ 8,000.00 Building Inspector's Wages | Communications/Telephone $ 9.500.00 #01-241-5110 #01-219-5230 ~~ Parks Wages Parks Expense #01-650-5120 #01-650-5534 $500.00 John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Court of Honor - Eagle Scouts
Adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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 7:10 p.m. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes a0 a 24/1/27 Thomas Pratt . Date approved Clerk lev /pjm.” (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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