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Harwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

February 3, 2020

10 recorded votes, 0 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 Minutes August 12, 2019 - Regular Session, the referral of Zoning Amendment to the Planning Board pursuant to MGLc.40A, Section 5 regarding Expansion of Industrial Zoning District off...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Minutes August 12, 2019 - Regular Session, the referral of Zoning Amendment to the Planning Board pursuant to MGLc.40A, Section 5 regarding Expansion of Industrial Zoning District off Queen Anne Road, the Annual Auto License Renewal 2020 for Bassil Brothers, Inc. dba Harwich Port Getty, and the Annual Auto License Renewal 2020 for Sam's Auto Repairs and Sales, dba Sam's Automotive Center

From the minutes

“Mr. Ford moved to approve Minutes August 12, 2019 - Regular Session, the referral of Zoning Amendment to the Planning Board pursuant to MGLc.40A, Section 5 regarding Expansion of Industrial Zoning District off Queen Anne Road, the Annual Auto License Renewal 2020 for Bassil Brothers, Inc. dba Harwich Port Getty, and the Annual Auto License Renewal 2020 for Sam's Auto Repairs and Sales, dba Sam's Automotive Center. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ford, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

They approve the New Annual Common Victuallers License for Beachlight LLC dba The Seal Pub and Café

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they approve the New Annual Common Victuallers License for Beachlight LLC dba The Seal Pub and Café

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the New Annual Common Victuallers License for Beachlight LLC dba The Seal Pub and Café. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

They approve the New Entertainment License for Beachlight LLC dba The Seal Pub and Café; Weekday Monday through Saturday 6:00 Am to 1:00 AM - recorded music, acoustic live music and occasionally...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they approve the New Entertainment License for Beachlight LLC dba The Seal Pub and Café; Weekday Monday through Saturday 6:00 Am to 1:00 AM - recorded music, acoustic live music and occasionally karaoke, with the noise not to leave the premises

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the New Entertainment License for Beachlight LLC dba The Seal Pub and Café; Weekday Monday through Saturday 6:00 Am to 1:00 AM - recorded music, acoustic live music and occasionally karaoke, with the noise not to leave the premises. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

They approve the change of manager at Main Street Quik Pik, Inc., from Anil Patel to Alay G. Patel

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they approve the change of manager at Main Street Quik Pik, Inc., from Anil Patel to Alay G. Patel. Mr. Powers said that he did not wish to dispute anything that has been said, i, and certainly not the change to the new owner. However, he is not sure that - the current manager of record comports with their files. : Mr. MacAskill said that he adds to his motion that it is with a conditioned approval of the Town Administrator

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the change of manager at Main Street Quik Pik, Inc., from Anil Patel to Alay G. Patel. Mr. Powers said that he did not wish to dispute anything that has been said, i, and certainly not the change to the new owner. However, he is not sure that - the current manager of record comports with their files. : Mr. MacAskill said that he adds to his motion that it is with a conditioned approval of the Town Administrator. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the recommendation of Harwich Conservation Committee Chairman, Brad Chase, to accept the request of Paula McGuire to step down as a full commissioner and become an alternate commissioner,...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the recommendation of Harwich Conservation Committee Chairman, Brad Chase, to accept the request of Paula McGuire to step down as a full commissioner and become an alternate commissioner, and Ernest Crabtree from alternate commissioner member to full member, as stated in items D and E above

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the recommendation of Harwich Conservation Committee Chairman, Brad Chase, to accept the request of Paula McGuire to step down as a full commissioner and become an alternate commissioner, and Ernest Crabtree from alternate commissioner member to full member, as stated in items D and E above. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Howell asked if the motion and specified with the term to expire, to complete the term for the resignation? Mr. MacAskill confirmed. Mr. Howell seconded. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

They approve to support the letter and sign it

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they approve to support the letter and sign it

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve to support the letter and sign it. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

They approve the SEMASS Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement, to extend to December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they approve the SEMASS Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement, to extend to December 31, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McManus moved that they approve the SEMASS Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement, to extend to December 31, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Ford. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

They issue a request for quotes to search firms for the Town Administrator search process

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they issue a request for quotes to search firms for the Town Administrator search process

From the minutes

“Mr. McManus moved that they issue a request for quotes to search firms for the Town Administrator search process. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Ballantine asked if there was any more discussion, otherwise they will get that out. He said he was working with Mr. Robert Lawton, Acting Assistant Town Administrator, on this. Mr. Howell said he does have one comment, that it needs to be explicitly stated somewhere, because that's the scope of the contract, what they are asking them to do. He said that they are asking them to receive, rank, and then deliver. They're not delivering semi-finalists, they're delivering everything ranked, that's a different statement. Mr. McManus said that he will add it to his motion for the firms to place their quotes based on the scope of work that they will rank all of the applications and deliver all of the applications to the search committee. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Ballantine asked if they are all in agreement and said that he will add that and they will get it out. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

They approve the draft position profile

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they approve the draft position profile

From the minutes

“Mr. McManus moved that they approve the draft position profile. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell said, also to get it out there, this is neither tilted towards the current acting incumbent, nor would it preclude him from putting in. This was agreed upon by the Board and mentioned for the public to hear. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

They adjourn at 7:39 pm

Minutes, page 20

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they adjourn at 7:39 pm

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they adjourn at 7:39 pm. Seconded by Mr. Ford. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

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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