MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 30, 2018
7 recorded votes, 2 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
Yes: Ballantine, Brown, Kavanagh, MacAskillNo: Howell
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Ms. Brown seconded the motion. Mr. Howell commented that we are doing way too much business of substance in the Consent Agenda and in general he would like the opportunity to delve into some items such as contracts. The motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Brown)
Support going into Town Meeting, bid results for the base bid at $6,750,000
To support going into Town Meeting, bid results for the base bid at $6,750,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to support going into Town Meeting, bid results for the base bid at $6,750,000. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Brown)
Waive the fee
To waive the fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to waive the fee. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the proposed classification changes as shown on the table labeled "Proposed Staff Changes April 25, 2018."
That the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the proposed classification changes as shown on the table labeled "Proposed Staff Changes April 25, 2018."
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the proposed classification changes as shown on the table labeled "Proposed Staff Changes April 25, 2018." Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
We not spend a penny more on that cemetery until we do that examination about what's going on
That we not spend a penny more on that cemetery until we do that examination about what's going on
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we not spend a penny more on that cemetery until we do that examination about what's going on. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. Mr. Clark said he has been advised by Town Counsel that we did enter into a contract to do the cement work. Mr. Howell asked with what funding source. Mr. Ballantine offered an amendment to complete our contract with no additional work. Chairman MacAskill seconded the amendment. Mr. Howell emphasized that the contract was entered into with funds which don't exist and if he had known that this was the source of funding, he wouldn't have voted for it. He said he was led to believe there was money available as was the Finance Director but there is no money behind that contract. The amendment to the motion carried by.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Reconsider the Board's vote on finishing the work that's been started, that we are contractually obligated to perform at the pet burial ground
To reconsider the Board's vote on finishing the work that's been started, that we are contractually obligated to perform at the pet burial ground. Mr. Clark said he would have a discussion with the contractor to see if we can part on amicable terms and have him minimally do elements of the contract and the Board was in agreement with that
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to reconsider the Board's vote on finishing the work that's been started, that we are contractually obligated to perform at the pet burial ground. Mr. Clark said he would have a discussion with the contractor to see if we can part on amicable terms and have him minimally do elements of the contract and the Board was in agreement with that. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine)
Adjourn at 9:04 p.m
To adjourn at 9:04 p.m
From the minutes
“Ms. Brown moved to adjourn at 9:04 p.m. Ms. Kavanagh seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Brown, 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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