MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 2, 2020
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell, Edward McManus, 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. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. McManus, Mr. Howell and Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
The
The
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mir.”
Approve the Hawkers and Peddlers License for the sale of Christmas Trees at Pleasant Lake Pizza Shark, 403 Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich
To approve the Hawkers and Peddlers License for the sale of Christmas Trees at Pleasant Lake Pizza Shark, 403 Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Hawkers and Peddlers License for the sale of Christmas Trees at Pleasant Lake Pizza Shark, 403 Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
The Board approve the proposed performance management plan for the Interim Town Administrator
That the Board approve the proposed performance management plan for the Interim Town Administrator
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Stephen Ford, Edward McManus and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that the Board approve the proposed performance management plan for the Interim Town Administrator, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
The Board approve the Interim Town Administrator's Procurement process rollout including the memo from Chief Procurement Officer recommending the approval on projects : over $10,000
That the Board approve the Interim Town Administrator's Procurement process rollout including the memo from Chief Procurement Officer recommending the approval on projects : over $10,000
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that the Board approve the Interim Town Administrator's Procurement process rollout including the memo from Chief Procurement Officer recommending the approval on projects : over $10,000, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the execution of a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of an Ambulance for the Fire Department for $329,905.00
To approve the execution of a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of an Ambulance for the Fire Department for $329,905.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the execution of a contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of an Ambulance for the Fire Department for $329,905.00, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the request to forego the November 30, 2020 Selectmen's meeting
To approve the request to forego the November 30, 2020 Selectmen's meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the request to forego the November 30, 2020 Selectmen's meeting, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus and Mr. Ford all 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. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. MciVianus and 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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