June 29, 2020

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve FY 2021 Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) : Contract - $4,000.00, as presented in the contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Mr. McManus. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve FY 2021 Annual Agreement between Town of Harwich and the Animal Rescue League of Boston - $7,000.00, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Mr. McManus. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between RSVP of Cape Cod and the Islands sponsored by Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Inc. and Harwich Council on Aging - 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2023, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Atl in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Go Industries DBA Perks - Sunday Entertainment License - Renewal - 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM 545 Route 28, Harwich Port, with any current restrictions associated. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Jake Rooney's Restaurant - Weekday Entertainment, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM outside & 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM inside - recorded or live music - 119 Brooks Road, Harwich Port. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Jake Rooney' Restaurant - Sunday , Entertainment, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM inside and outside, recorded or live music - 119 Brooks Road, Harwich Port. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. Howell moved to approve 2020 Annual Committee Re-Appointments to committees as contained in the packet, with the exception of the CPC appointments, which are being held back, and with the change for all of the Harwich Port Ad Hoc Noise Containment Committee members, which are expiring on June 30, 2021. Also, to exclude the two positions listed for the Finance Committee, which is up to the town moderator to make those reappointments, if he so chooses.. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Contract Continuation for Interim Assistant Town Administrator - Robert Lawton, as presented in the packet. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. MacAskill asked if they could get a brief explanation from Mr. Powers regarding the amount of days per week, and any other pertinent information. Mr. Powers so that he truly appreciates and thanks Mr. Lawton for what he has provided thus far. They had an informal discussion about a week ago, when Mr. Lawton reminded him that his contract was coming up and he expressed his right and desire to enjoy the summertime. So what he is offering is the willingness to serve for a term beginning with the fiscal year and staying until such time as there is a permanent Town Administrator, or a new permanent Assistant Town Administrator, or no later than September 30°. Which is helpful because that will get us through the annual town meeting, if they can stay on that track. He would essentially be working remotely, and they would continue to be in touch. As you can see, it would be signed by Mr. Powers, if the Board agrees to the terms. This is similar to how this was done back in January. Allin favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Fire Station #2 - Change Orders - $16,646.38 , as provided in the packet. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Chief Norm Clarke, Fire Chief, added that they are nearing the end of the project and these are some catch up items. He provided them quite a bit of detail on them and he is very pleased with where they are with the project. They have had very few problems. The contractor and subcontractor have been very responsive. They do have some retainage money on the project, and that is relative to the epoxy floor. They hope to have that repaired next week. Mr. Ballantine asked about having to replace the bottom seals and if they were : defective when they came in. Chief Clarke said that those were the rubber seals that were under all the apparatus doors. They were put in as designed, but he was not pleased because they were getting some rain under them. After discussion with Mr. Sean Libby, he thought it was advantageous to put in the different kind of seal that would help with all rain, and also with heat. They : are just more effective and more efficient. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Commercial Marine Insurance Renewal Proposal - 07/01/2020 - 07/01/2021 - $88,310.00, as presented in the packet and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Ballantine asked if it was the same rate as last year. Mr. Powers said to his understanding there was an increase of about $3,000. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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