MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Joint meeting
April 2, 2018
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
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. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
We accept the FinComm's positions on Elected Officials salaries absent the Selectmen positions
That we accept the FinComm's positions on Elected Officials salaries absent the Selectmen positions
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we accept the FinComm's positions on Elected Officials salaries absent the Selectmen positions. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion. Chairman MacAskill said that given the budget coming in at a 7.2% increase, he is opposed to this with exception of the Town Clerk's salary. The motion carried by a 3-2-0 vote with Ms. Brown and Chairman MacAskill opposing the motion.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
We supplant this in the operating budget with a $40,000 amount to address both IT needs across departments and to address near term help out of free cash
That we supplant this in the operating budget with a $40,000 amount to address both IT needs across departments and to address near term help out of free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we supplant this in the operating budget with a $40,000 amount to address both IT needs across departments and to address near term help out of free cash. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. Ms. Kavanagh questioned what we do in the interim. Chairman MacAskill said they should all put their ideas on paper and come up with a Mission Statement and, through the Town Administrator, they start by reaching out to the Department Heads and ask what their actual needs are. Ms. Kavanagh said they should address the immediate need. Mr. Clark recommended bringing in a consultant to study our needs and how we would rebuild the department and potentially put $20,000 into the operating budget so we can contract with the County for some additional support. Deputy Chiefs LeBlanc and Gagnon discussed the sacrifices they made from their budgets toward IT. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Clark's recommendation
Clark's recommendation
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Clark's recommendation. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (second: Kavanagh)
Approve the budget at $37,070,741 less the calculated number for the IT position, less the health care costs associated with that position and plus a $20,000 figure for IT expenses
To approve the budget at $37,070,741 less the calculated number for the IT position, less the health care costs associated with that position and plus a $20,000 figure for IT expenses
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the budget at $37,070,741 less the calculated number for the IT position, less the health care costs associated with that position and plus a $20,000 figure for IT expenses. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
The recommendation
The recommendation
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved the recommendation. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 3-2-0 vote with Mr. Ballantine and Chairman MacAskill opposing the motion, 4.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Brown)
Accept and adopt Article 9 Capital Items Funded from Free Cash under $50,000 for a total of $234,000
To accept and adopt Article 9 Capital Items Funded from Free Cash under $50,000 for a total of $234,000
Yes: Ballantine, Brown, Howell, KavanaghNo: MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to accept and adopt Article 9 Capital Items Funded from Free Cash under $50,000 for a total of $234,000. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Chairman MacAskill in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
We approve the Fund Snow & Ice Deficit for FY18 pending the number to be determined at Town Meeting
That we approve the Fund Snow & Ice Deficit for FY18 pending the number to be determined at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved that we approve the Fund Snow & Ice Deficit for FY18 pending the number to be determined at Town Meeting. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
Fund the Budget Shortfalls in Budget Transfers for FY18 in the amount of $75,000 for police details and $25,000 for senior exemptions and pending any additional information at Town Meeting
To Fund the Budget Shortfalls in Budget Transfers for FY18 in the amount of $75,000 for police details and $25,000 for senior exemptions and pending any additional information at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to Fund the Budget Shortfalls in Budget Transfers for FY18 in the amount of $75,000 for police details and $25,000 for senior exemptions and pending any additional information at Town Meeting. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
We approve the Construction of the Interconnection with Chatham and sewers in the southern section of Pleasant Bay Watershed, Article 14, pending further information but in the amount of $22,450,000
That we approve the Construction of the Interconnection with Chatham and sewers in the southern section of Pleasant Bay Watershed, Article 14, pending further information but in the amount of $22,450,000
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved that we approve the Construction of the Interconnection with Chatham and sewers in the southern section of Pleasant Bay Watershed, Article 14, pending further information but in the amount of $22,450,000. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
We approve Article 21 at a funding level of $135,000 with two dump trucks
That we approve Article 21 at a funding level of $135,000 with two dump trucks
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we approve Article 21 at a funding level of $135,000 with two dump trucks. Chairman MacAskill seconded the motion. Ms. Brown said she didn't think we should replace any of the vehicles. The motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
We approve Article 66 for the Stabilization Fund estimated cost of $700,000 and the OPEB Trust Fund Article 67 for $700,000 and pending additional information for both
That we approve Article 66 for the Stabilization Fund estimated cost of $700,000 and the OPEB Trust Fund Article 67 for $700,000 and pending additional information for both
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved that we approve Article 66 for the Stabilization Fund estimated cost of $700,000 and the OPEB Trust Fund Article 67 for $700,000 and pending additional information for both. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
We Fund the Prior Year's Unpaid Bills, which is Article 68, in the estimated cost of $10,500 and pending any additional costs before Town Meeting
That we Fund the Prior Year's Unpaid Bills, which is Article 68, in the estimated cost of $10,500 and pending any additional costs before Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved that we Fund the Prior Year's Unpaid Bills, which is Article 68, in the estimated cost of $10,500 and pending any additional costs before Town Meeting. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)
The Board reconsider their previous vote
That the Board reconsider their previous vote
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board reconsider their previous vote. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Indefinitely postpone the article
To indefinitely postpone the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to indefinitely postpone the article. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
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