MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 22, 2018
7 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. MacAskill seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Approval of Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for Cold Brook Nitrogen Attenuation Project in the amount of $119,800 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign
Approval of Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for Cold Brook Nitrogen Attenuation Project in the amount of $119,800 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign
Yes: Ballantine, Kavanagh, McManusNo: Howell, MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved approval of Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for Cold Brook Nitrogen Attenuation Project in the amount of $119,800 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign. Mr. Ballantine seconded it on the condition that the goals are clearly identified. He restated the condition as follows: contingent that the goals to mitigate nitrogen is the 55% we talked about. Chairman Kavanagh said they would add that into the contract. The motion carried by a 3-2-0 vote with Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Howell in opposition.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ballantine)
Award the FY19 Road Salt Contract in the amount of $54 per ton to be delivered to the Harwich DPW consistent with the recommendation of the DPW Director
To award the FY19 Road Salt Contract in the amount of $54 per ton to be delivered to the Harwich DPW consistent with the recommendation of the DPW Director
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to award the FY19 Road Salt Contract in the amount of $54 per ton to be delivered to the Harwich DPW consistent with the recommendation of the DPW Director. Mr. Howell seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
We approve, upon the recommendation of the DPW Director, the Chapter 90 project requests for resurfacing roads in the amount of $547,349
That we approve, upon the recommendation of the DPW Director, the Chapter 90 project requests for resurfacing roads in the amount of $547,349
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that we approve, upon the recommendation of the DPW Director, the Chapter 90 project requests for resurfacing roads in the amount of $547,349. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Approve the license agreement extension with Miller Golf for two years as outlined by the Town Administrator
To approve the license agreement extension with Miller Golf for two years as outlined by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the license agreement extension with Miller Golf for two years as outlined by the Town Administrator. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Send a letter to the Zoning Board showing our support for a variance for the Stone Horse Property
To send a letter to the Zoning Board showing our support for a variance for the Stone Horse Property
Edward McManus stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to send a letter to the Zoning Board showing our support for a variance for the Stone Horse Property. Mr. Ballantine seconded the motion. Mr. McManus recused himself as he is the Vice-President of the Board of Outer Cape Health Services who the proponents are buying the property. Mr. Ballantine said he is a volunteer there and asked if there is any issue with him voting on this. Mr. Clark said he is not in a decision making capacity and therefore he is within his rights to vote on this. The Board and Mr. Reilly took questions from Mr. Bodin regarding the need for yearround housing. Mr. Rudnick indicated that he would prefer to keep it all dormitories but if the Town wants a couple of units of year-round housing they could try to work it out. The motion carried by a 4-0-0 vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn at 9:27 p.m
To adjourn at 9:27 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn at 9:27 p.m. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
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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