MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 9, 2020
10 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
Vote to approve items A and B above
To vote to approve items A and B above
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to vote to approve items A and B above. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Ford, second: Howell)
MacAskill said specifically about delaying that one portion until the Fall, as well as, starting at the other end and getting the other end done with the least impact to the businesses, and then...
MacAskill said specifically about delaying that one portion until the Fall, as well as, starting at the other end and getting the other end done with the least impact to the businesses, and then coming back and doing the night work on the other end after the fact
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MacAskill said specifically about delaying that one portion until the Fall, as well as, starting at the other end and getting the other end done with the least impact to the businesses, and then coming back and doing the night work on the other end after the fact. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.”
They approve the change to the Harbor Management Plan by the adding of a Class C Unattached permit, as recommended
That they approve the change to the Harbor Management Plan by the adding of a Class C Unattached permit, as recommended
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the change to the Harbor Management Plan by the adding of a Class C Unattached permit, as recommended. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Howell asked which Waterways Committee meeting this was discussed and was it voted to support it? Mr. Rendon said it was at the last month's meeting. Mr. Howell said that he relies on the Committee's that they appoint to give them guidance and it would be good if they could get the approved minutes attached to the packet. All in favor, motion carried at a vote of 4-1-0, with Mr. MacAskill abstaining.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
They approve the request relative to Sparrowhawk Road sewer improvements, as presented
That they approve the request relative to Sparrowhawk Road sewer improvements, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the request relative to Sparrowhawk Road sewer improvements, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
They approve the Cultural Center Room Rental Agreement updates
That they approve the Cultural Center Room Rental Agreement updates
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that they approve the Cultural Center Room Rental Agreement updates. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
They approve the seasonal all alcohol license for items C, D and E as listed above, including any restrictions that are on the licenses
That they approve the seasonal all alcohol license for items C, D and E as listed above, including any restrictions that are on the licenses
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the seasonal all alcohol license for items C, D and E as listed above, including any restrictions that are on the licenses. Seconded by Mr. McManus. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the Chapter 90 Project Request, to perform chip sealing, crack sealing and patching on Lower County Road for $409,506.78
To approve the Chapter 90 Project Request, to perform chip sealing, crack sealing and patching on Lower County Road for $409,506.78
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve the Chapter 90 Project Request, to perform chip sealing, crack sealing and patching on Lower County Road for $409,506.78. Seconded by Mr. Ford. Mr. MacAskill asked who is doing the work? Mr. Hooper said that it is three different contractors, all under the County bid items. He said that All States has the chip sealing, he believed Lynch has the patching and he was not sure about the crack sealing because they have a few different vendors. Mr. MacAskill asked if Mr. Hooper could get him that information. He also asked who determines who get the bid, if it is bid through the County? Mr. Hooper said that this is all of their road work, everything except for the drainage, and it is collectively bid with a bunch of towns via Barnstable County Purchasing Department, Therefore, there's economies of scale with all the towns gathering together to bid those items. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
They approve signing a contract with New Bedford Waste Services for the solid waste disposal agreement, in accordance with : what is attached in the packet
That they approve signing a contract with New Bedford Waste Services for the solid waste disposal agreement, in accordance with : what is attached in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that they approve signing a contract with New Bedford Waste Services for the solid waste disposal agreement, in accordance with : what is attached in the packet. Seconded by Mr. Ford. Mr. Ballantine asked if the prices were the same between the two contracts? Mr. Hooper said no, that this was a 2 4% rider with SEMASS, or Covanta. He said that it had started at about 94 and ended at about 98. He said that these prices started at $93.75, $96.09 and $98.50, so the blended rates is about the same. Mr. Ballantine asked how he will work it, if half goes one place'? Mr. Hooper said given the heartache and problems they had with solid waste beginning last May, it became evident that they needed more than one outlet. He said that New Bedford Waste is not making the briquettes, like they originally proposed a couple years ago, they are actually bagging waste and shipping it out of State. He said it is less than ideal, but gives them two avenues to dispose of their municipal solid waste. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
They approved the Brooks Academy Museum Agreement, as presented
That they approved the Brooks Academy Museum Agreement, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approved the Brooks Academy Museum Agreement, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Ford. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote,.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
They adjourn at 9:29 pm
That they adjourn at 9:29 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they adjourn at 9:29 pm. Seconded by Mr. Ford. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
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