MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 3, 2020
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus, Stephen Ford, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to enter into Executive Session, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Nominate Cathy Ann Viveiros
To nominate Cathy Ann Viveiros
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to nominate Cathy Ann Viveiros, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 2:3.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Nominate Joseph Powers
To nominate Joseph Powers
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to nominate Joseph Powers, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 3:2.” (Motion: Ford, second: Howell)
Appoint Joseph Powers as Interim Town Administrator
To appoint Joseph Powers as Interim Town Administrator
The minutes give only the count (3-1-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to appoint Joseph Powers as Interim Town Administrator, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. Ford noted that they have to look into compensation to be sure he's compensated correctly. Mr. MacAskill commented that they should negotiate a salary. He also asked what they'd do about valuation on the last evaluation they did on Mr. Powers. Mr. Ballantine suggested that they have a two man committee to go through and talk about the contract and bring back to the Board how they will go forward on the salary and evaluation. Vote 3:1:1 Motion carried.” (Motion: Ford, second: Howell)
The Board approve the recommended progressive discipline be approved by the licensing authority as outlined in the memo dated August 3, 2020
That the Board approve the recommended progressive discipline be approved by the licensing authority as outlined in the memo dated August 3, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that the Board approve the recommended progressive discipline be approved by the licensing authority as outlined in the memo dated August 3, 2020, 2nd by Mr. Ford, Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Approve the Interim Town Administrator's recommendation on Go Industries DBA Perks Disciplinary Hearing held on June 30, 2020
To approve the Interim Town Administrator's recommendation on Go Industries DBA Perks Disciplinary Hearing held on June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Interim Town Administrator's recommendation on Go Industries DBA Perks Disciplinary Hearing held on June 30, 2020, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Attorney MacDonald noted their disagreement. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Insert into the Draft Warrant a placeholder article for the use of Stabilization Funds to fund items removed by 20210 pertaining Budget as worded in the packet
To insert into the Draft Warrant a placeholder article for the use of Stabilization Funds to fund items removed by 20210 pertaining Budget as worded in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to insert into the Draft Warrant a placeholder article for the use of Stabilization Funds to fund items removed by 20210 pertaining Budget as worded in the packet, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
All previous votes approving articles for the Town Meeting Warrant for the Town Meeting of FY2020 be rescinded
That all previous votes approving articles for the Town Meeting Warrant for the Town Meeting of FY2020 be rescinded
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that all previous votes approving articles for the Town Meeting Warrant for the Town Meeting of FY2020 be rescinded, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 5:0 in favor Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Open a Public Hearing for discussion and possible vote to approve the transfer as presented
To open a Public Hearing for discussion and possible vote to approve the transfer as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to open a Public Hearing for discussion and possible vote to approve the transfer as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Close the public hearing and return to the Board Meeting
To close the public hearing and return to the Board Meeting
From the minutes
“MacAskill moved to close the public hearing and return to the Board Meeting, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve the transfer as presented
To approve the transfer as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the transfer as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Close the Public hearing and return to Open Session
To close the Public hearing and return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the Public hearing and return to Open Session, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve the new liquor license as presented
To approve the new liquor license as presented
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the new liquor license as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. McManus commented that the building referred to is on the property owned by the property. Some is on the property of the State. He is unsure if they can issue a license on that property. Vote 4:0:1 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Consent Agenda with minutes for May 18, 2020 with changes proposed by Selectman Howell and May 26, 2020 with changes proposed by Selectman Howell, May 27, 2020 s written and the...
To approve the Consent Agenda with minutes for May 18, 2020 with changes proposed by Selectman Howell and May 26, 2020 with changes proposed by Selectman Howell, May 27, 2020 s written and the additional items as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Consent Agenda with minutes for May 18, 2020 with changes proposed by Selectman Howell and May 26, 2020 with changes proposed by Selectman Howell, May 27, 2020 s written and the additional items as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the revision as presented
To approve the revision as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the revision as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Mr. McManus asked if the Fund was in good shape. Mr. Doane replied yes and gave figures. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Approve the change of manager as presented
To approve the change of manager as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the change of manager as presented, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 5:0 in favor, Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Vote to approve to designate the Interim Town Administrator as Hearing Officer as presented
To vote to approve to designate the Interim Town Administrator as Hearing Officer as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to vote to approve to designate the Interim Town Administrator as Hearing Officer as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Appoint Deborah Sementa Registrar with a 3 year term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Deborah Sementa Registrar with a 3 year term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to appoint Deborah Sementa Registrar with a 3 year term to expire June 30, 2023, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Mr. MacAskill requested some background. Mr. Howell explained the procedure to appoint a member to the Board of Registrars. The Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ford)
Approve W. Paul White as presented
To approve W. Paul White as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve W. Paul White as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Approve Bernadette Waystack as presented
To approve Bernadette Waystack as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve Bernadette Waystack as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Approve the Boundary Line Agreement as presented
To approve the Boundary Line Agreement as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Boundary Line Agreement as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 n favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
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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