MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 16, 2020
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Stephen Ford
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. Seconded by Mr. Howell Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Caleb Chase request in the amount of $587.93
To approve the Caleb Chase request in the amount of $587.93
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill move to approve the Caleb Chase request in the amount of $587.93, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. McManus, Mr. Howell and Mr. Ford all voting aye by roll call,.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
Direct staff to draft a warrant article to change the special purpose from lease and/or sale relative to 5 Bells Neck Road
To direct staff to draft a warrant article to change the special purpose from lease and/or sale relative to 5 Bells Neck Road
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Stephen Ford and Larry Ballantine, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to direct staff to draft a warrant article to change the special purpose from lease and/or sale relative to 5 Bells Neck Road, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford voting aye and Mr. Ballantine abstaining by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ford)
Direct staff to draft a RFP for the sale of 203 Bank Street with a preference on Conservation
To direct staff to draft a RFP for the sale of 203 Bank Street with a preference on Conservation
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to direct staff to draft a RFP for the sale of 203 Bank Street with a preference on Conservation, 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)
Approve the rate and fee recommendation for the 2021 golf season
To approve the rate and fee recommendation for the 2021 golf season
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the rate and fee recommendation for the 2021 golf season, 2nd by Mr. McManus. 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: McManus)
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Cape Cod Economic Development Council's Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant request
To authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Cape Cod Economic Development Council's Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant request
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Cape Cod Economic Development Council's Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant request, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus & Mr. Ford ali voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Execute Phase 2 Contract 1 Sewer Construction Change Order #3 with Robert B, Our Company for $109,895.00
To execute Phase 2 Contract 1 Sewer Construction Change Order #3 with Robert B, Our Company for $109,895.00
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to execute Phase 2 Contract 1 Sewer Construction Change Order #3 with Robert B, Our Company for $109,895.00, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus, Mr. Ballantine & Mr. Ford voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Execute Round Cove Boat Ramp Reconstruction Construction Contract with Robert B. Our Company for $219,483.00
To execute Round Cove Boat Ramp Reconstruction Construction Contract with Robert B. Our Company for $219,483.00
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to execute Round Cove Boat Ramp Reconstruction Construction Contract with Robert B. Our Company for $219,483.00, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus, Mr. Ballantine & Mr. Ford voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Execute Construction and Demolition Trailers Contract with KNL Holdings LLC for $145,300.00
To execute Construction and Demolition Trailers Contract with KNL Holdings LLC for $145,300.00
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to execute Construction and Demolition Trailers Contract with KNL Holdings LLC for $145,300.00, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 4-1-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus, Mr. Ballantine & Mr. Ford voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Execute contract with Industrial Protection Services, LLC for the purchase of a Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department for $395,000.00
To execute contract with Industrial Protection Services, LLC for the purchase of a Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department for $395,000.00
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Donald Howell, Edward McManus, Larry Ballantine, Stephen Ford and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to execute contract with Industrial Protection Services, LLC for the purchase of a Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department for $395,000.00, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 4- 1-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. McManus, Mr. Ballantine & Mr. Ford voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)
Approve the grant agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Pleasant Bay Community Boating
To approve the grant agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Pleasant Bay Community Boating. The
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the grant agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Pleasant Bay Community Boating. 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)
Grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Chase Library
To grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Chase Library
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Chase Library, 2nd by Mr. Ford. 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: Ford)
Grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Lower Cape Cod Community Development Co
To grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Lower Cape Cod Community Development Co
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Lower Cape Cod Community Development Co., 2nd by Mr. Ford. 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: Ford)
Grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Harwich Housing Authority
To grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Harwich Housing Authority
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to grant the agreement between the Board of Selectmen and Harwich Housing Authority, 2nd by Mr. Ford. 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: Ford)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Ford moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ford, second: McManus)
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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