MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2018
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill
Absent: Larry Ballantine, Jannell Brown
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Kavanagh moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Howell seconded the motion but raised his objection to the creep in size of restaurants by enclosing them which has been going on at several of the restaurants. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
We, subject to the hearing result, waive the $315 if there is a positive result
That we, subject to the hearing result, waive the $315 if there is a positive result. The motion was not seconded. Mr. Giorgio said he was nervous because of the precedent this could set and if the Board feels there is merit to fee waivers under certain circumstances that needs to be in the regulation, if it's not in the regulation the fee is the fee and everyone who is similarly situated should pay the same fee. Mr. Giorgio said if the Board does not take action, the fee is in place, and the Board could make a motion to refer this to Town Administration to look at the regulations and come back with a recommendation as to any amendments to the regulations that would be appropriate. Chairman MacAskill moved Mr. Giorgio's recommendation
The minutes name Donald Howell as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we, subject to the hearing result, waive the $315 if there is a positive result. The motion was not seconded. Mr. Giorgio said he was nervous because of the precedent this could set and if the Board feels there is merit to fee waivers under certain circumstances that needs to be in the regulation, if it's not in the regulation the fee is the fee and everyone who is similarly situated should pay the same fee. Mr. Giorgio said if the Board does not take action, the fee is in place, and the Board could make a motion to refer this to Town Administration to look at the regulations and come back with a recommendation as to any amendments to the regulations that would be appropriate. Chairman MacAskill moved Mr. Giorgio's recommendation. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell)
We approve support of Article 65 (Establish Annual Tax Title Collection Revolving Account)
That we approve support of Article 65 (Establish Annual Tax Title Collection Revolving Account)
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we approve support of Article 65 (Establish Annual Tax Title Collection Revolving Account). Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
We support Article 30 (Accept Grant for Saquatucket Harbor Landside Project) in the warrant
That we support Article 30 (Accept Grant for Saquatucket Harbor Landside Project) in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we support Article 30 (Accept Grant for Saquatucket Harbor Landside Project) in the warrant. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
We support Article 26 Construction of Pet Cemetery/Fund Equipment for Pet Cemetery
That we support Article 26 Construction of Pet Cemetery/Fund Equipment for Pet Cemetery
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we support Article 26 Construction of Pet Cemetery/Fund Equipment for Pet Cemetery. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
We support Article 10 (Facility Management and Repair Fund) in the amount of $825,000 from free cash
That we support Article 10 (Facility Management and Repair Fund) in the amount of $825,000 from free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we support Article 10 (Facility Management and Repair Fund) in the amount of $825,000 from free cash. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn at 7:50 p.m
To adjourn at 7:50 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
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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