MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 13, 2020
8 recorded votes, 1 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
The Board open the public hearing to review the implementation of a proposed fee structure associated with the Local Stormwater Permit under the Town of Harwich Comprehensive Stormwater and...
That the Board open the public hearing to review the implementation of a proposed fee structure associated with the Local Stormwater Permit under the Town of Harwich Comprehensive Stormwater and Illicit Discharge Regulations
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that the Board open the public hearing to review the implementation of a proposed fee structure associated with the Local Stormwater Permit under the Town of Harwich Comprehensive Stormwater and Illicit Discharge Regulations, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the fee structure associated with the Local Stormwater Permit under the Town of Harwich Comprehensive Stormwater and Illicit Discharge Regulations as presented
To approve the fee structure associated with the Local Stormwater Permit under the Town of Harwich Comprehensive Stormwater and Illicit Discharge Regulations as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the fee structure associated with the Local Stormwater Permit under the Town of Harwich Comprehensive Stormwater and Illicit Discharge Regulations as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Amend the Policy for Approval of Municipal Contracts from $30,000 to $50,000 for scheduled procurements
To amend the Policy for Approval of Municipal Contracts from $30,000 to $50,000 for scheduled procurements
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Stephen Ford and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to amend the Policy for Approval of Municipal Contracts from $30,000 to $50,000 for scheduled procurements, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ford)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message Charter Section 9-2-2 with the amendment that the word desire be replaced with require
To approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message Charter Section 9-2-2 with the amendment that the word desire be replaced with require
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Budget Message Charter Section 9-2-2 with the amendment that the word desire be replaced with require, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
The Board approve the Interim Assistant Town Administrator's Employment Agreement effective October 1, 2020 and that the agreement can be terminated with 15 days' notice, and to authorize the...
That the Board approve the Interim Assistant Town Administrator's Employment Agreement effective October 1, 2020 and that the agreement can be terminated with 15 days' notice, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that the Board approve the Interim Assistant Town Administrator's Employment Agreement effective October 1, 2020 and that the agreement can be terminated with 15 days' notice, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the agreement, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Approve the Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $259,760 for patching in various areas
To approve the Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $259,760 for patching in various areas
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Chapter 90 project request in the amount of $259,760 for patching in various areas, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
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 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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