MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 4, 2018
4 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Edward McManus, Michael MacAskill
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Edward McManus arrived after the meeting began ("Mr. McManus joined the meeting at").
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions...
To go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief ; Pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(3) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares - Fire Union Contract; Deputy Fire Chief re-classification; SEIU Manager's Union Contract and Compensation Survey; Pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(3) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares - HEA Union Contract - approve Executive Session minutes of April 2 & 9, 2018
Edward McManus had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief ; Pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(3) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares - Fire Union Contract; Deputy Fire Chief re-classification; SEIU Manager's Union Contract and Compensation Survey; Pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(3) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares - HEA Union Contract - approve Executive Session minutes of April 2 & 9, 2018. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: MacAskill)
Support the recommendation of the Town Administrator that gives him (Chief Clarke) higher than a satisfactory performance review
To support the recommendation of the Town Administrator that gives him (Chief Clarke) higher than a satisfactory performance review
Edward McManus had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to support the recommendation of the Town Administrator that gives him (Chief Clarke) higher than a satisfactory performance review. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approval of the Executive Session minutes of April 2 and April 9
Approval of the Executive Session minutes of April 2 and April 9
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, Kavanagh, MacAskillAbstained: McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill recommended approval of the Executive Session minutes of April 2 and April 9. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Mr. McManus abstaining from the vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjourn at 6:30 p.m
To adjourn at 6:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
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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