MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 21, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the items A through G above
To approve the items A through G above
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to approve the items A through G above. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ford, second: MacAskill)
Mr. Ford be tasked with meeting with the Town Administrator, and coming back to the Board with a new charge for this committee, with an expiration of four weeks from today
That Mr. Ford be tasked with meeting with the Town Administrator, and coming back to the Board with a new charge for this committee, with an expiration of four weeks from today
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that Mr. Ford be tasked with meeting with the Town Administrator, and coming back to the Board with a new charge for this committee, with an expiration of four weeks from today. Mr. MacAskill seconded. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
They retain ownership and control of the HarwichMA.gov domain name, and pay the fee of $400.00, and authorize the Chair to sign and retain the name
That they retain ownership and control of the HarwichMA.gov domain name, and pay the fee of $400.00, and authorize the Chair to sign and retain the name
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they retain ownership and control of the HarwichMA.gov domain name, and pay the fee of $400.00, and authorize the Chair to sign and retain the name. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Howell brought up that people have looked up Harwich and gotten another website online and it has been confusing. Mr. Powers said that he will follow up on it. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
They approve the change order #009 in the amount of $15,306.19, for Fire Station #2
That they approve the change order #009 in the amount of $15,306.19, for Fire Station #2
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the change order #009 in the amount of $15,306.19, for Fire Station #2. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Ballantine asked if it was still on budget? Chief Norm Clark said that they are. He added that they did some math today and will be back with one more change order for about the same amount. Though they still have their contingency money with a balance of $90,809.82, that they have not spent. They are looking to start moving into the station on Monday. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve contracts listed in items C, D and E above
To approve contracts listed in items C, D and E above
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve contracts listed in items C, D and E above. Seconded by Mr. McManus. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
Approve the Interim Loan Note Certificate of $22,214,467, authorized by the Selectmen and to sign the interim loan note certificate
To approve the Interim Loan Note Certificate of $22,214,467, authorized by the Selectmen and to sign the interim loan note certificate
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve the Interim Loan Note Certificate of $22,214,467, authorized by the Selectmen and to sign the interim loan note certificate. Seconded by Mr. Ford. Mr. Howell explained that he does not think they should have started this, if they could not finish it. They borrowed money to max out what they were authorized to, and they still have not finished it. Therefore, he will not vote in favor of it. Motion carried at a vote of 4-0-1, with Mr. Howell opposed.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
They adjourn at 8:04 pm
That they adjourn at 8:04 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that they adjourn at 8:04 pm. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
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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