MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 5, 2020
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus, Donald Howell, Stephen Ford
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda as listed
To approve the consent agenda as listed
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the consent agenda as listed, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. McManus, Mr. Ford & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge to sell Christmas trees and waive the associated $60.00 fee
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge to sell Christmas trees and waive the associated $60.00 fee
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge to sell Christmas trees and waive the associated $60.00 fee, 2nd by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge to sell Christmas trees and to not waive the associated $60.00 fee
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge to sell Christmas trees and to not waive the associated $60.00 fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Manus moved to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license for Pilgrim Lodge to sell Christmas trees and to not waive the associated $60.00 fee, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Approve the minutes of the November 4, 2019 meeting
To approve the minutes of the November 4, 2019 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2019 meeting, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting
To approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the minutes of the November 18, 2019 meeting as amended
To approve the minutes of the November 18, 2019 meeting as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2019 meeting as amended, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the minutes of the November 25, 2019 meeting
To approve the minutes of the November 25, 2019 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2019 meeting, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Nominate Ed McManus as Town of Harwich delegation to the Cape Cod Climate Action Plan Stakeholders meeting to be held on October 14, 2020
To nominate Ed McManus as Town of Harwich delegation to the Cape Cod Climate Action Plan Stakeholders meeting to be held on October 14, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to nominate Ed McManus as Town of Harwich delegation to the Cape Cod Climate Action Plan Stakeholders meeting to be held on October 14, 2020, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
The Board of Selectmen agree to be part of the process for the Cape Light Compact Municipal Power Supply request for proposal that authority the Chair and Town Administration to sign the document
That the Board of Selectmen agree to be part of the process for the Cape Light Compact Municipal Power Supply request for proposal that authority the Chair and Town Administration to sign the document
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Stephen Ford, Larry Ballantine, Edward McManus, Michael MacAskill and Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that the Board of Selectmen agree to be part of the process for the Cape Light Compact Municipal Power Supply request for proposal that authority the Chair and Town Administration to sign the document, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 3-1-1 with Mr. Ford, Mr. Ballantine and Mr. McManus voting aye, Mr. MacAskill voting nay and Mr. Howell abstaining.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Execute a contract with T.W. Nickerson for brush grinding at the Transfer Station in the amount of $29,500
To execute a contract with T.W. Nickerson for brush grinding at the Transfer Station in the amount of $29,500
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to execute a contract with T.W. Nickerson for brush grinding at the Transfer Station in the amount of $29,500, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Execute a contract with Rotary Lift for the purchase of a mobile lift system in the amount of $73,624.91, 2™ by r
To execute a contract with Rotary Lift for the purchase of a mobile lift system in the amount of $73,624.91, 2™ by r. Ford. The
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to execute a contract with Rotary Lift for the purchase of a mobile lift system in the amount of $73,624.91, 2™ by r. Ford. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Support the Golf Course Maintenance Equipment Lease for approximately $96,681.08
To support the Golf Course Maintenance Equipment Lease for approximately $96,681.08
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to support the Golf Course Maintenance Equipment Lease for approximately $96,681.08, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Support the Sewer Construction Phase 2 Contract 1 Robert B. Our request for change 015R2 for approximately $90,939.53
To support the Sewer Construction Phase 2 Contract 1 Robert B. Our request for change 015R2 for approximately $90,939.53
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to support the Sewer Construction Phase 2 Contract 1 Robert B. Our request for change 015R2 for approximately $90,939.53, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5- 0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Catch Basin Replacement and Drainage Infrastructure Installation (Unit Price Work) Contract Extension for one year - $394,200 expiring October 1, 2021
To approve the Catch Basin Replacement and Drainage Infrastructure Installation (Unit Price Work) Contract Extension for one year - $394,200 expiring October 1, 2021. The
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Catch Basin Replacement and Drainage Infrastructure Installation (Unit Price Work) Contract Extension for one year - $394,200 expiring October 1, 2021. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
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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