MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 18, 2020
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Stephen Ford, Edward McManus
Absent: Donald Howell
Every vote, in order
They accept, adopt and put in the Warrant Lease Purchase Agreements as listed in the Warrant
That they accept, adopt and put in the Warrant Lease Purchase Agreements as listed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they accept, adopt and put in the Warrant Lease Purchase Agreements as listed in the Warrant, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Accept, adopt and put in the Warrant Peg Fund Request as presented in the Warrant
To accept, adopt and put in the Warrant Peg Fund Request as presented in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and put in the Warrant Peg Fund Request as presented in the Warrant, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Support the inclusion of the purchase and equipment the vehicle for the DPW and place in the Warrant for the $215,000
To support the inclusion of the purchase and equipment the vehicle for the DPW and place in the Warrant for the $215,000
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to support the inclusion of the purchase and equipment the vehicle for the DPW and place in the Warrant for the $215,000, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Accept, adopt and include in the Warrant Road Maintenance in the amount of $350,000
To accept, adopt and include in the Warrant Road Maintenance in the amount of $350,000
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and include in the Warrant Road Maintenance in the amount of $350,000, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Accept, adopt and include in the Warrant Memorial Tree Replacement in the amount of $20,000 to be paid out of the Perpetual Care Fund
To accept, adopt and include in the Warrant Memorial Tree Replacement in the amount of $20,000 to be paid out of the Perpetual Care Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and include in the Warrant Memorial Tree Replacement in the amount of $20,000 to be paid out of the Perpetual Care Fund, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Accept, adopt and place in the Warrant Control Room Playback Server Upgrade in the estimated amount of $58,985, funded by the Cable Related fund established at Annual Town Meeting 2016, Article 36
To accept, adopt and place in the Warrant Control Room Playback Server Upgrade in the estimated amount of $58,985, funded by the Cable Related fund established at Annual Town Meeting 2016, Article 36
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and place in the Warrant Control Room Playback Server Upgrade in the estimated amount of $58,985, funded by the Cable Related fund established at Annual Town Meeting 2016, Article 36, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Accept, adopt and place in the Warrant Don B, Griffin Hearing Room for improvements in the amount of $97,000 to be paid out of the Cable Related Fund
To accept, adopt and place in the Warrant Don B, Griffin Hearing Room for improvements in the amount of $97,000 to be paid out of the Cable Related Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and place in the Warrant Don B, Griffin Hearing Room for improvements in the amount of $97,000 to be paid out of the Cable Related Fund, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve supplemental funding for Round Cove Boat Ramp funding to be determined
To approve supplemental funding for Round Cove Boat Ramp funding to be determined
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve supplemental funding for Round Cove Boat Ramp funding to be determined, 2nd by Mr. Ford. He noted that $177,000 is being pulled from previous articles. The estimated cost of the project is $285,000. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Include a Home Rule Petition to adopt MGL 90 Section 5 Clause 18 hardship under age 60 to provide for a hardship exemption for Harwich residents under the age of 60, with an estimated potential...
To include a Home Rule Petition to adopt MGL 90 Section 5 Clause 18 hardship under age 60 to provide for a hardship exemption for Harwich residents under the age of 60, with an estimated potential cost of $30,000 if approved
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to include a Home Rule Petition to adopt MGL 90 Section 5 Clause 18 hardship under age 60 to provide for a hardship exemption for Harwich residents under the age of 60, with an estimated potential cost of $30,000 if approved, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill Mr. MacAskill noted that Mr. McManus mentioned Chapter 90 in his motion and it should be Chapter 59. Mr. McManus corrected his motion to include Chapter 59 instead of Chapter 90, 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: McManus)
Accept and adopt MGL 50, 5 Clause 41 a tax deferral and include it in the Warrant
To accept and adopt MGL 50, 5 Clause 41 a tax deferral and include it in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept and adopt MGL 50, 5 Clause 41 a tax deferral and include it in the Warrant, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Accept and adopt MGL 50, 5 clause 56 assessment of local taxes property exemptions
To accept and adopt MGL 50, 5 clause 56 assessment of local taxes property exemptions
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept and adopt MGL 50, 5 clause 56 assessment of local taxes property exemptions, 2nd by Mr. McManus and he noted that this is to provide up to 100% abatement of the total tax assessed to members of the Massachusetts National Guard and to Reservists on active duty in foreign countries for the fiscal year they perform such service subject to eligibility criteria. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Accept, adopt and put in the Warrant fund prior year's unpaid bills for a total of $7,595.83
To accept, adopt and put in the Warrant fund prior year's unpaid bills for a total of $7,595.83
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and put in the Warrant fund prior year's unpaid bills for a total of $7,595.83, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Interim Town Administrator Powers noted that the amount has been changed and the Finance Committee will make their corrections to $7,595.83. Vote 4:0 in favor any roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Accept and adopt defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library in the amount of $20,000.00
To accept and adopt defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library in the amount of $20,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept and adopt defray the expenses of the Chase Library and Harwich Port Library in the amount of $20,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
They support promote the Town of Harwich in the amount of $30,000
That they support promote the Town of Harwich in the amount of $30,000. This is the Harwich Chamber of Commerce Article, a customary Article
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they support promote the Town of Harwich in the amount of $30,000. This is the Harwich Chamber of Commerce Article, a customary Article. 2nd by Mr. Ford. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Accept, adopt and place in the Warrant the Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants in the amount of $3,900
To accept, adopt and place in the Warrant the Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants in the amount of $3,900
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and place in the Warrant the Annual Allocation of Mass Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Grants in the amount of $3,900, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Accept, adopt and place in the Warrant the Herring Fisheries Article
To accept, adopt and place in the Warrant the Herring Fisheries Article
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to accept, adopt and place in the Warrant the Herring Fisheries Article, 2nd by Mr. McManus. Vote 4:0 in favor by roll call. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Ford. Motion carried unanimously.” (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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