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July 23, 2024
17 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 5:34 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Assistant 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 non-union personnel. Morse Brothers To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Assistant 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 non-union personnel. Morse Brothers To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Morse Brothers
Come out of Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. and reconvened in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:04 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 6:04 p.m. and reconvened in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes The Board reconvened in open session at 6:06 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)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #126 For $ 20,647.54
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #126 For $ 20,647.54.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #7 For $177,119.37 SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS Holly Dillon & Christina Palmer - Possible Appointment to Library Trustees There are two open seats on the Library Board of Trustees. Both Holly and Christina submitted talent bank forms for the spots and are qualified for the seats.
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted as to approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #7 For $177,119.37 SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS Holly Dillon & Christina Palmer - Possible Appointment to Library Trustees There are two open seats on the Library Board of Trustees. Both Holly and Christina submitted talent bank forms for the spots and are qualified for the seats..” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Scheduled Appointments
Appoint Christina Palmer to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 17, 2025
To appoint Christina Palmer to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 17, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Christina Palmer to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 17, 2025..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Appoint Holly Dillon to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 17, 2025
To appoint Holly Dillon to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 17, 2025.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Holly Dillon to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 17, 2025..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Appointment of Al Hingst as Special Police Officer
Appoint Albert Hingst as a Special Police Officer
To appoint Albert Hingst as a Special Police Officer.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Albert Hingst as a Special Police Officer..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Memorandum of Agreement - Assistant Town Accountant
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Assistant Town Accountant, Lindsay Martinelli
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Assistant Town Accountant, Lindsay Martinelli.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Assistant Town Accountant, Lindsay Martinelli..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Redistribution of ARPA Funding for Silver Lake Middle and High Schools
Transfer $52,856.21 of ARPA funds from the HVAC project at Silver Lake High School and put it towards the rooftop unit project at the Middle School
To transfer $52,856.21 of ARPA funds from the HVAC project at Silver Lake High School and put it towards the rooftop unit project at the Middle School.
From the minutes
“Move by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to transfer $52,856.21 of ARPA funds from the HVAC project at Silver Lake High School and put it towards the rooftop unit project at the Middle School..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Scheduled Appointment
Adopt the Organizational Chart and Reporting Structure Policy dated July 23, 2024
To adopt the Organizational Chart and Reporting Structure Policy dated July 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the Organizational Chart and Reporting Structure Policy dated July 23, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Signature Authority Forms
Approve the signature authority form from the Board of Health listing Edward Bayly as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Robert Valery
To approve the signature authority form from the Board of Health listing Edward Bayly as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Robert Valery.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the signature authority form from the Board of Health listing Edward Bayly as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Robert Valery..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the signature authority form from the Highway Department listing Kathleen Garland as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of R. Steven Hayward
To approve the signature authority form from the Highway Department listing Kathleen Garland as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of R. Steven Hayward.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the signature authority form from the Highway Department listing Kathleen Garland as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of R. Steven Hayward..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Approve the signature authority form from the Zoning & Planning Board listing Robert Valery as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Edward Bayly
To approve the signature authority form from the Zoning & Planning Board listing Robert Valery as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Edward Bayly.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the signature authority form from the Zoning & Planning Board listing Robert Valery as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of Edward Bayly..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the signature
To approve the signature
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to approve the signature.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for June 2024 in the amount of $138,881.92
To approve ambulance abatements for June 2024 in the amount of $138,881.92.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for June 2024 in the amount of $138,881.92..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Committee/Contract Selectmen
Repointed appointed the following individuals as Election Workers for the Town of Halifax, all terms to expire July 27, 2025: Cathleen Miller Ann Hodge Judith Wall Dorothy Lamoureux Richard Roche...
To repointed appointed the following individuals as Election Workers for the Town of Halifax, all terms to expire July 27, 2025: Cathleen Miller Ann Hodge Judith Wall Dorothy Lamoureux Richard Roche Hope Mclver Arthur Vogt Lynda Saviano Robert Doherty Pamela Adduci Kathryn Roche Robert Kniffen Janice Hayward Elizabeth McGann Diane Phillips Elizabeth Cierri William Russell Barbara Jennings-Rampsi Jill McKee MBTA We have received feedback from the state and are working on making the changes. We plan to present these changes to the Zoning Bylaw Committee at their August 6" meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, Board unanimously repointed appointed the following individuals as Election Workers for the Town of Halifax, all terms to expire July 27, 2025: Cathleen Miller Ann Hodge Judith Wall Dorothy Lamoureux Richard Roche Hope Mclver Arthur Vogt Lynda Saviano Robert Doherty Pamela Adduci Kathryn Roche Robert Kniffen Janice Hayward Elizabeth McGann Diane Phillips Elizabeth Cierri William Russell Barbara Jennings-Rampsi Jill McKee MBTA We have received feedback from the state and are working on making the changes. We plan to present these changes to the Zoning Bylaw Committee at their August 6" meeting..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. aes A Loo A) . Thomas Pratt Date approved 7 Clerk lev /pjm
To adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. aes A Loo A) . Thomas Pratt Date approved 7 Clerk lev /pjm
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. aes A Loo A) . Thomas Pratt Date approved 7 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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