March 1, 2021

“Mr. MacAskill moved that the Board dispose of the Ballarin Factors related to the application, Chapter 138 section 12 Annual All Alcohol Liquor License - WFS Restaurant Group DBA L' Alouette - 787 Route 28. 2nd by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that the Board approve MGL 138 section 12 Annual All Alcohol Liquor License - WES Restaurant Group DBA A'Louette 787 Route 28, Harwich. 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Dan Pelletier's nomination to the Pleasant Bay Alliance Technical Resource Committee - term indefinite. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill pointed out to the public that Dan Pelletier is our Water Commissioner in Town so this is a good fit and Mr. Pelletier has spent a lot of time getting ahead of some of the wastewater issues and he is a great fit for this position. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved for a Referral to the Planning Board Zoning Article XXIV West Harwich Special District by adding new s325-160. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill clarifies that he is making this motion to send this back to the Planning Board but is no way saying that he is in favor. There is no supporting documentation in the packet. He is not supporting this and as of right now, he wants the public to know that he is not supporting this. The second part of his comments relates to a question that he asked a couple of weeks ago. He is very concerned with having a Town Meeting with very few attendees or just basically making a quorum. He feels zoning changes, however minor they are need as many people as possible to weigh in. He feels that, zoning amendments, as we navigate East Harwich and Wastewater and other potential zoning changes, end up on the ballot. Traditionally we get over 1500 people to the ballot, we're only getting a couple of hundred at Town Meeting. He hopes the Board has that conversation and certainly tonight is not saying that he supports this or that he supports it being on the warrant. Mr. Howell agrees with Mr. MacAskill, in the process that is all they are really doing. As they come back afterwards and the Board reserves the right to either support the zoning by law or not when they do the warrant positions. Secondly, it is interesting because the Boards has not had a discussion about this. There is nothing bigger that is made as an investment in life than buying a home. The first question asked is, what could be built there, to get a feel for the neighborhood. He feels that it is mortifying that they state was bragging about affordable housing zoning changes to going to 50% plus one, In a town like Harwich where you have 7 villages, you get a low quorum at town meeting, no quorum at a ballot and you could easily have 4 of the villages conspiring and saying, well you can take a hit for the Town over here. There isn't much you can do about that at 50% plus 1. At least at 2/3 you have some certainty that it's a good idea, that they public supports it. He feels the Board should go carefully if they start toying around with this. He would encourage getting more public sentiment not half of 150 proper to go along. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to refer to the Planning Board to amend the Code of the Town of Harwich - Zoning by amending s325-42.L Parking in the MRL and MRL - Zoning Districts. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. Ballantine clarifies that this is to refer this back to the Planning Board and not in support. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the 2021 Annual Entertainment License renewal - Morningstar Restaurant , Inc. DBA Villa Roma - 278 Route 28- Weekday 4:30PM - 10:00PM inside only, including any previous restriction the Board put on. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill noted that the box, recorded music only, was checked on the application. For public knowledge it's not Villa Roma saying they are bringing in bands. Mr. Ballantine addressed Town Administrator Powers, the Board has gone through a very detailed procedure on a new license. He wants to be sure they are being as consistent as possible regarding renewals and meeting that criteria. Town Administrator Powers replied that with renewal of licenses, Ballarin Factors only apply to liquor licenses and that is at the discretion of the Board. If the Board is doing a renewal hearing with the understanding that it is tied to discipline which could include revocation, it has to rely on Ballarin section 23 public need for that but only for Liquor Licenses. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ford, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell! and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the 2021 Annual Victualler License renewal - Ruggies Breakfast and Lunch - 707 Main Street, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford, Mr. MacAskil] and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the 2021 Annual Innholders License renewal - Harwich Port Seafarer DBA Mooncussers Tavern - 86 Sisson Road. 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call,.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the proposed job description for the Director of Planning and Community Development relative to the Planning Department and Community Development organizational structure as presented. 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill commented that it was mentioned in the memo that they took into consideration to be asked by Selectman McManus and be added to this description. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell, Mr. Ford and Mr. Ballantine voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. McManus moved that this article be included in the warrant at Town Meeting, 2nd by Mr. Ford. The vote was 2-3-0 with Mr. McManus and Mr. Ford voting aye, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Mr. Ballantine voting no by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Ford)

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