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Harwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

July 20, 2020

9 recorded votes, 5 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 Annual Auto Repair Renewal 2020 for

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Annual Auto Repair Renewal 2020 for . All Out Performance, DBA. Joseph Lang 266 Queen Anne Road, Harwich

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Annual Auto Repair Renewal 2020 for . All Out Performance, DBA. Joseph Lang 266 Queen Anne Road, Harwich. Seconded by Mr. Howell. ot . _ Allin favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

MacAskill 'said that he was going to move that they close the public hearing

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MacAskill 'said that he was going to move that they close the public hearing

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“MacAskill 'said that he was going to move that they close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Ford. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (second: Ford)

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

They approve the

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

That they approve the

The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the ..” (Motion: MacAskill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

They approve - . the outdoor entertainment license for Phoenix Park Inc. DBA Cape Cod Irish ' Pub- 126 Route 28, West Harwich - Weekday Entertainment 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm outside, Wednesday through...

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · 4–1

That they approve - . the outdoor entertainment license for Phoenix Park Inc. DBA Cape Cod Irish ' Pub- 126 Route 28, West Harwich - Weekday Entertainment 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm outside, Wednesday through Saturday, and just to mention to be consistent with the Department Head notes, minus the permit fee for the tent. oe

Yes: Ballantine, Ford, MacAskill, McManusNo: HowellThe minutes say "he moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Michael MacAskill).

From the minutes

“he moved that they approve - . the outdoor entertainment license for Phoenix Park Inc. DBA Cape Cod Irish ' Pub- 126 Route 28, West Harwich - Weekday Entertainment 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm outside, Wednesday through Saturday, and just to mention to be consistent with the Department Head notes, minus the permit fee for the tent. oe Seconded by Mr. Ford. SO ae 7 . Motion carried at a vote of 4-1-0, with Mr. Howell against.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

They deny the Sunday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, outdoor entertainment license for Phoenix Park Inc. DBA Cape Cod Irish Pub - 126 Route 28, West Harwich

Minutes, page 20

DenyPassed · 4–1

That they deny the Sunday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, outdoor entertainment license for Phoenix Park Inc. DBA Cape Cod Irish Pub - 126 Route 28, West Harwich

Yes: Ballantine, Ford, MacAskill, McManusNo: Howell

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they deny the Sunday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, outdoor entertainment license for Phoenix Park Inc. DBA Cape Cod Irish Pub - 126 Route 28, West Harwich. Seconded by Mr: McManus. Motion carried at a vote of 4-1-0, with Mr. Howell against.” (Motion: MacAskill)

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

They approve the Services Agreement between the

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they approve the Services Agreement between the . Town of Harwich and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for Technical Support of the Town of Harwich Bank Street Bogs Pre- . Construction Baseline Monitoring Plan, $75,370.00, and authorize the Chair : to sign

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the Services Agreement between the . Town of Harwich and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for Technical Support of the Town of Harwich Bank Street Bogs Pre- . Construction Baseline Monitoring Plan, $75,370.00, and authorize the Chair : to sign. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

They authorize the Interim Town Administrator to . execute on the Town's behalf, the Recognition and Acknowledgement

Minutes, page 27

ApprovePassed · 4–1

That they authorize the Interim Town Administrator to . execute on the Town's behalf, the Recognition and Acknowledgement . Agreement, in substantially the same form as presented at this meeting, subject to further changes. consistent therewith as determined by the Interim . Board of Selectmen , , July 20, 2020 ; 27 Town Administrator, in consultation with legal counsel

Yes: Ballantine, Ford, Howell, McManusNo: MacAskill

From the minutes

“Mr. McManus moved that they authorize the Interim Town Administrator to . execute on the Town's behalf, the Recognition and Acknowledgement . Agreement, in substantially the same form as presented at this meeting, subject to further changes. consistent therewith as determined by the Interim . Board of Selectmen , , July 20, 2020 ; 27 Town Administrator, in consultation with legal counsel. Seconded by Mr. Howell. . , . . Mr. Powers said that if this were'to pass, he would present to the final product. , to Board, under the Town Administrator's report. Motion carried at a vote of 4-1-0, with Mr. MacAskill opposed.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Approve the Assistant Town Administrator's Step - Increase - from M7, Step 6 to Step 7 with corresponding increase salary from . $109,351 to $112,086 retroactive to May 20, 2020, which is the...

Minutes, page 28

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Assistant Town Administrator's Step - Increase - from M7, Step 6 to Step 7 with corresponding increase salary from . $109,351 to $112,086 retroactive to May 20, 2020, which is the one-year anniversary date

From the minutes

“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Assistant Town Administrator's Step - Increase - from M7, Step 6 to Step 7 with corresponding increase salary from . $109,351 to $112,086 retroactive to May 20, 2020, which is the one-year anniversary date. Seconded by Mr. Ford. 'All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ford)

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

They adjourn at 8:14 pm

Minutes, page 29

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That they adjourn at 8:14 pm

From the minutes

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they adjourn at 8:14 pm. Seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor, motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (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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