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August 13, 2024
18 recorded votes, 3 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 5:16 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:16 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: 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.
The minutes say the Board "voted as follows" but do not list how each member voted or give a count.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:16 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: 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..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes
Come out of Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. and reconvene 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 6:01 p.m. and reconvene in open session: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Thomas Pratt - Yes The Board reconvened in open session at 6:04 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)
Approval of 2024 State Primary Election Warrant
Approve the State Primary Election Warrant for 2024
To approve the State Primary Election Warrant for 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the State Primary Election Warrant for 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #8 For $270,941.94 Vendor Warrant #9 For $356,426.30 Withholding Warrant #10 For $ 89.929.73 Vendor Warrant #11 For $ 37,219.87 Ambulance Commitments For $ 40,300.04 7/22/24 ~ 7/28/24 APPROVED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #8 For $270,941.94 Vendor Warrant #9 For $356,426.30 Withholding Warrant #10 For $ 89.929.73 Vendor Warrant #11 For $ 37,219.87 Ambulance Commitments For $ 40,300.04 7/22/24 ~ 7/28/24 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: Payroll Warrant #12 For $267,578.61 Vendor Warrant #13. For $338,176.14 Withholding Warrant #14 For $ 90,305.08 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 For $ 5,160.00 DISCUSSIONS Memorandum of Agreement - Local 1700, Halifax Mixed Unit
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #12 For $267,578.61 Vendor Warrant #13. For $338,176.14 Withholding Warrant #14 For $ 90,305.08 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 For $ 5,160.00 DISCUSSIONS Memorandum of Agreement - Local 1700, Halifax Mixed Unit.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Discussions
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Local 1700, Halifax Mixed Unit
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Local 1700, Halifax Mixed Unit.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for the Local 1700, Halifax Mixed Unit..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for July 2024 in the amount of $65,151.58 Approval of Selectmen Minutes
To approve ambulance abatements for July 2024 in the amount of $65,151.58 Approval of Selectmen Minutes
From the minutes
“Moved by Pratt and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for July 2024 in the amount of $65,151.58 Approval of Selectmen Minutes.” (Motion: Pratt, second: Selig)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 25, 2024 Regular Session - July 9, 2024 Regular Session - July 17, 2024 Regular Session - July 23, 2024 Use of Town Green Request -...
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 25, 2024 Regular Session - July 9, 2024 Regular Session - July 17, 2024 Regular Session - July 23, 2024 Use of Town Green Request - Boy Scout Bottle Drive
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 25, 2024 Regular Session - July 9, 2024 Regular Session - July 17, 2024 Regular Session - July 23, 2024 Use of Town Green Request - Boy Scout Bottle Drive.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve the request from the Boy Scout Troop 39 to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, November 16", from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for their bottle and can drive
To approve the request from the Boy Scout Troop 39 to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, November 16", from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for their bottle and can drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved the request from the Boy Scout Troop 39 to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, November 16", from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for their bottle and can drive..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Road Opening
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 98 Holmes Street
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 98 Holmes Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut at 98 Holmes Street..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Dog Hearing - Tabor McSherry
Tabor McSherry dog hearing: declare the dog a nuisance dog and ask the Animal Control Officer for recommended remedies
To would move that we declare the dog a nuisance dog and then as far as remedies I would follow council's advice and assuming the Board votes this way ask for recommendations from our Animal Inspector Animal Control Officer. Selig I will second it. Bruno Any discussion? All those in favor say aye.
Yes: Bruno, SeligNo: PrattFrom the word-for-word transcript in the minutes. When the Chair asked for those opposed, Thomas Pratt answered "Aye"; the Chair said the motion "passes by majority."
From the minutes
“would move that we declare the dog a nuisance dog and then as far as remedies I would follow council's advice and assuming the Board votes this way ask for recommendations from our Animal Inspector Animal Control Officer. Selig I will second it. Bruno Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Selig Aye Bruno Aye Bruno Opposed Pratt Aye Bruno So, it passes by majority.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Tabor McSherry dog hearing: order remedies (triple restraint off the property, 6-foot fence, written training and walking plan by August 27, muzzle off the property, review in 6 months)
To so, my motion would be that uh the remedies for the finding that the dog's nuisance first would be that anytime the dog is off the property it has to be triple restrained as explained by Miss. Chasse as is already being done. Secondly that the dog that the yard if the dog is let out of the house has to be enclosed entirely by a secure that's important a 6 foot fence at a minimum. Third that in within the next week two weeks by our next meeting our next what's our next meeting the 27® all right so by our next meeting which is August 27" we'll ask for a written plan that will address training of this animal to prevent any further issues and also to address how the dog walking situation will be handled. Obviously, Miss. Chasse is doing it now and we want to know we want to make sure that that there if she's ill she's unable to do it or somebody else takes over that that you have a plan in place for that and we'll make that as part of our order and then the third the last thing is I'll recommend make a motion that we also have the dog muzzled anytime it's off the property to be reviewed in 6 months. - Selig 7 I'll second that. Bruno Okay any further discussion. All those in favor say aye.
From the word-for-word transcript in the minutes: Selig and Pratt said "Aye"; when the Chair asked for those opposed, no one answered and he said "that's unanimous."
From the minutes
“so, my motion would be that uh the remedies for the finding that the dog's nuisance first would be that anytime the dog is off the property it has to be triple restrained as explained by Miss. Chasse as is already being done. Secondly that the dog that the yard if the dog is let out of the house has to be enclosed entirely by a secure that's important a 6 foot fence at a minimum. Third that in within the next week two weeks by our next meeting our next what's our next meeting the 27® all right so by our next meeting which is August 27" we'll ask for a written plan that will address training of this animal to prevent any further issues and also to address how the dog walking situation will be handled. Obviously, Miss. Chasse is doing it now and we want to know we want to make sure that that there if she's ill she's unable to do it or somebody else takes over that that you have a plan in place for that and we'll make that as part of our order and then the third the last thing is I'll recommend make a motion that we also have the dog muzzled anytime it's off the property to be reviewed in 6 months. - Selig 7 I'll second that. Bruno Okay any further discussion. All those in favor say aye. Selig Aye. Pratt Aye. Bruno Opposed. Okay that's unanimous.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Discussions
Approve the fee schedule as presented
To approve the fee schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the fee schedule as presented..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Farmland of Local Importance Analysis
Request the Farmland of Local Importance Analysis
To request the Farmland of Local Importance Analysis.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to request the Farmland of Local Importance Analysis..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approve Project #1 with CMAC Landscaping LLC in the amount of $189,500
To approve Project #1 with CMAC Landscaping LLC in the amount of $189,500.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved Project #1 with CMAC Landscaping LLC in the amount of $189,500..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Approve Project #2 with CMAC Landscaping LLC in the amount of $128,200
To approve Project #2 with CMAC Landscaping LLC in the amount of $128,200.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously approved Project #2 with CMAC Landscaping LLC in the amount of $128,200..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Pratt)
Signature Authority Form
Approve the signature authority form from Recycling & Solid Waste listing Susan Johnston as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of R. Steven Hayward
To approve the signature authority form from Recycling & Solid Waste listing Susan Johnston as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of R. Steven Hayward.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the signature authority form from Recycling & Solid Waste listing Susan Johnston as the alternate person to sign payroll in the absence of R. Steven Hayward..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ae ORM DIA eee eeeceennnneee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm
To adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ae ORM DIA eee eeeceennnneee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Pratt, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ae ORM DIA eee eeeceennnneee Thomas Pratt Date approved Clerk lev /pjm..” (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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