MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 19, 2018
41 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Jannell Brown, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Kavanagh)
Accept the ad and ask the Town Administrator to place that ad as the basis for selecting the Assistant Town Administrator
To accept the ad and ask the Town Administrator to place that ad as the basis for selecting the Assistant Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the ad and ask the Town Administrator to place that ad as the basis for selecting the Assistant Town Administrator. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
We accept the proposed re-designations of the DPW Director, the Town Clerk and the Support Staff Supervisor at OA-5 as proposed
That we accept the proposed re-designations of the DPW Director, the Town Clerk and the Support Staff Supervisor at OA-5 as proposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we accept the proposed re-designations of the DPW Director, the Town Clerk and the Support Staff Supervisor at OA-5 as proposed. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Brown)
Declare that the last storm was an emergency and that we will invoke the policy once again for waiving the fees for brush
To declare that the last storm was an emergency and that we will invoke the policy once again for waiving the fees for brush
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to declare that the last storm was an emergency and that we will invoke the policy once again for waiving the fees for brush. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Support Article 1 Town Officers & Committees
To support Article 1 Town Officers & Committees
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 1 Town Officers & Committees. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 2 Reports of Town Officers & Committees
To support Article 2 Reports of Town Officers & Committees
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 2 Reports of Town Officers & Committees. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 6 CCRTS Budget
To support Article 6 CCRTS Budget
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 6 CCRTS Budget. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 7 Water Dept Budget
To support Article 7 Water Dept Budget
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 7 Water Dept Budget. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 8 Adopt the Capital Plan
To support Article 8 Adopt the Capital Plan
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 8 Adopt the Capital Plan. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 13 Rescind Amounts in Long Term Debt
To support Article 13 Rescind Amounts in Long Term Debt
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 13 Rescind Amounts in Long Term Debt. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 15 DHY Clean Waters Community Partnership
To support Article 15 DHY Clean Waters Community Partnership
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 15 DHY Clean Waters Community Partnership. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 16 Sewer Enterprise Fund
To support Article 16 Sewer Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 16 Sewer Enterprise Fund. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 17 Lower County Road Project
To support Article 17 Lower County Road Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 17 Lower County Road Project. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 18 Repave Access Roads to Well Sites
To support Article 18 Repave Access Roads to Well Sites
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 18 Repave Access Roads to Well Sites. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 19 Purchase Utility Trucks for Water Dept funded by the Water Enterprise Fund
To support Article 19 Purchase Utility Trucks for Water Dept funded by the Water Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 19 Purchase Utility Trucks for Water Dept funded by the Water Enterprise Fund. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 20 Reappropriation of Bond Proceeds
To support Article 20 Reappropriation of Bond Proceeds
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 20 Reappropriation of Bond Proceeds. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 22 Road Maintenance Program
To support Article 22 Road Maintenance Program
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 22 Road Maintenance Program. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 23 Purchase New Replacement Ambulance $340,000 free cash
To support Article 23 Purchase New Replacement Ambulance $340,000 free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 23 Purchase New Replacement Ambulance $340,000 free cash. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 24 Construction of Station 2 pending a bid and it doesn't exceed $6,050,000
To support Article 24 Construction of Station 2 pending a bid and it doesn't exceed $6,050,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 24 Construction of Station 2 pending a bid and it doesn't exceed $6,050,000. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 25 Transfer of Land for Island Pond Cemetery
To support Article 25 Transfer of Land for Island Pond Cemetery
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 25 Transfer of Land for Island Pond Cemetery. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 27 Cemetery Commission Rules & Regulations Amendments
To support Article 27 Cemetery Commission Rules & Regulations Amendments
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 27 Cemetery Commission Rules & Regulations Amendments. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 28 Landscape Reclamation and Major Tree Removal
To support Article 28 Landscape Reclamation and Major Tree Removal
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 28 Landscape Reclamation and Major Tree Removal. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 29 Phase 2 Completion of Landscaping paid for by the Golf revenues
To support Article 29 Phase 2 Completion of Landscaping paid for by the Golf revenues
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 29 Phase 2 Completion of Landscaping paid for by the Golf revenues. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 31 Monomoy Regional Agreement Amendments
To support Article 31 Monomoy Regional Agreement Amendments
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 31 Monomoy Regional Agreement Amendments. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 32 Amend Code of Harwich General By-Laws Chapter 115 Stretch Energy Code
To support Article 32 Amend Code of Harwich General By-Laws Chapter 115 Stretch Energy Code
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 32 Amend Code of Harwich General By-Laws Chapter 115 Stretch Energy Code. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 33 Zoning By-Law Article - Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic
To support Article 33 Zoning By-Law Article - Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 33 Zoning By-Law Article - Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 34 (Amend the Code of Harwich Zoning By-Laws Marijuana Establishments Ban), Article 35 (Amend the Code of Harwich General By-Laws Marijuana Establishments Ban), Article 36 (Amend...
To support Article 34 (Amend the Code of Harwich Zoning By-Laws Marijuana Establishments Ban), Article 35 (Amend the Code of Harwich General By-Laws Marijuana Establishments Ban), Article 36 (Amend the Code of Harwich Zoning By-Laws Marijuana Temporary Moratorium), and Article 37 (Amend the Code of Harwich Zoning By-Laws Marijuana Establishment - Recreational Permit Use)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 34 (Amend the Code of Harwich Zoning By-Laws Marijuana Establishments Ban), Article 35 (Amend the Code of Harwich General By-Laws Marijuana Establishments Ban), Article 36 (Amend the Code of Harwich Zoning By-Laws Marijuana Temporary Moratorium), and Article 37 (Amend the Code of Harwich Zoning By-Laws Marijuana Establishment - Recreational Permit Use). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Articles 38 through 44 and to refer them to the Charter Committee for hearings (see below)
To support Articles 38 through 44 and to refer them to the Charter Committee for hearings (see below)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Articles 38 through 44 and to refer them to the Charter Committee for hearings (see below). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 45 Town Owned Property at 4 Central Avenue
To support Article 45 Town Owned Property at 4 Central Avenue
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Brown
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 45 Town Owned Property at 4 Central Avenue. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Ms. Brown in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 46 Deeds Accepted in Lieu of Foreclosure - 31/33 Lakeview Dr
To support Article 46 Deeds Accepted in Lieu of Foreclosure - 31/33 Lakeview Dr
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 46 Deeds Accepted in Lieu of Foreclosure - 31/33 Lakeview Dr. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 47 70 Willow Street Town Property Clear Title and Revise Boundary Lines
To support Article 47 70 Willow Street Town Property Clear Title and Revise Boundary Lines
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 47 70 Willow Street Town Property Clear Title and Revise Boundary Lines. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 48 Reserve for Future Appropriation Amounts from FY18 Community Preservation Fund Estimated Annual Revenues
To support Article 48 Reserve for Future Appropriation Amounts from FY18 Community Preservation Fund Estimated Annual Revenues
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 48 Reserve for Future Appropriation Amounts from FY18 Community Preservation Fund Estimated Annual Revenues. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 49 Fund Land Bank Debt Service
To support Article 49 Fund Land Bank Debt Service
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 49 Fund Land Bank Debt Service. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Articles 50 through 58 (see below)
To support Articles 50 through 58 (see below)
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Articles 50 through 58 (see below). Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 59 Defray Costs for the Chase and Harwich Libraries
To support Article 59 Defray Costs for the Chase and Harwich Libraries
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 59 Defray Costs for the Chase and Harwich Libraries. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 60 Promote the Town of Harwich
To support Article 60 Promote the Town of Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 60 Promote the Town of Harwich. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 61 Supplement Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants in the amount of $3,600
To support Article 61 Supplement Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants in the amount of $3,600
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 61 Supplement Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants in the amount of $3,600. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 62 Pleasant Bay Alliance - IMA and Article 63 Pleasant Bay Management Resource Plan Update - MOU
To support Article 62 Pleasant Bay Alliance - IMA and Article 63 Pleasant Bay Management Resource Plan Update - MOU
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 62 Pleasant Bay Alliance - IMA and Article 63 Pleasant Bay Management Resource Plan Update - MOU. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 64 Annual Revolving Fund Authorization
To support Article 64 Annual Revolving Fund Authorization
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 64 Annual Revolving Fund Authorization. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Support Article 69 Herring Fisheries
To support Article 69 Herring Fisheries
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support Article 69 Herring Fisheries. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Adjourn at 8:33 p.m
To adjourn at 8:33 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
From the Harwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s agendas and minutes portal (2025 on) and its archived Agendas & Minutes page (2012–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle (William F. Galvin and file photos) and the Handler For Harwich campaign website.
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