MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 1, 2018
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. Mr. Howell clarified that Mr. Cole's resignation from the Harwich Energy Committee is effective immediately. Mr. Ballantine thanked Mr. Cole for all his service to the Town. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Change Order for $87,450 to Eastward Company for the Saquatucket Landside project as presented
To approve the Change Order for $87,450 to Eastward Company for the Saquatucket Landside project as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Change Order for $87,450 to Eastward Company for the Saquatucket Landside project as presented. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
We refer the Liquor/Entertainment License violation for Ember to the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer
That we refer the Liquor/Entertainment License violation for Ember to the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that we refer the Liquor/Entertainment License violation for Ember to the Town Administrator as the Hearing Officer. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Accept the resignation of Ernest Crabtree as a full member of the Conservation Commission
To accept the resignation of Ernest Crabtree as a full member of the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to accept the resignation of Ernest Crabtree as a full member of the Conservation Commission. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Appoint Ernest Crabtree as a Conservation Commission associate member with a term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Ernest Crabtree as a Conservation Commission associate member with a term to expire June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint Ernest Crabtree as a Conservation Commission associate member with a term to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Appoint John Ketchum as a full member of the Conservation Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2019
To appoint John Ketchum as a full member of the Conservation Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint John Ketchum as a full member of the Conservation Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2019. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Appoint, at the recommendation of the Conservation Commission, John Ketchum to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2019
To appoint, at the recommendation of the Conservation Commission, John Ketchum to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint, at the recommendation of the Conservation Commission, John Ketchum to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2019. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Accept the formation of the Harwich Center Initiative ad hoc committee
To accept the formation of the Harwich Center Initiative ad hoc committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to accept the formation of the Harwich Center Initiative ad hoc committee. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. Chairman Kavanagh noted that it will be a 7 member board. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
We lower the Town Administrator's authority to approve contracts and approval of capital items over $50,000 to $10,000
That we lower the Town Administrator's authority to approve contracts and approval of capital items over $50,000 to $10,000
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that we lower the Town Administrator's authority to approve contracts and approval of capital items over $50,000 to $10,000. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. Mr. McManus said the Charter doesn't allow us to set a dollar value, we can only delegate certain classes of contracts. Mr. Howell said we could probably get a legal opinion that says it is a class of contracts insofar as the procurement regulations delineate a small purchase from a contract. Mr. McManus agreed that a dollar value is a legitimate way to classify. The motion failed on a 2-3-0 vote with Chairman.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
We reduce the Town Administrator's delegating authority from $50,000 to $25,000 effective December 1
That we reduce the Town Administrator's delegating authority from $50,000 to $25,000 effective December 1
Yes: Ballantine, Howell, MacAskillNo: Kavanagh, McManus
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that we reduce the Town Administrator's delegating authority from $50,000 to $25,000 effective December 1. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a 3-2-0 vote with Mr. McManus and Chairman Kavanagh in opposition.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
We approve the award in the amount of $57,467
We approve the award in the amount of $57,467
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved we approve the award in the amount of $57,467. Mr. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
We approve the contract for the EMS System in the Community Center for $55,839
That we approve the contract for the EMS System in the Community Center for $55,839
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that we approve the contract for the EMS System in the Community Center for $55,839. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn at 9:00 p.m
To adjourn at 9:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, 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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