MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 10, 2021
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Donald Howell, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus
Absent: Stephen Ford
Every vote, in order
Reconsider the expansion of outdoor tables
To reconsider the expansion of outdoor tables
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill said that he would make a motion to reconsider the expansion of outdoor tables. Mr. McManus seconded, for discussion. Mr. MacAskill said that his proposal is very much what he was talking about, and he would support outdoor expanded table dining, though he does not agree with Mr. Tomlinson's assessment of what they need, and what they are willing to manage. He said that he also does not agree with them, that patrons do not want to dine inside. He said that he took his mother to lunch yesterday, and the restaurant did have a tent with six tables under it, which were full and the . entire restaurant was full and the tables were separated. He said there were lots of laughs and smiles, so he does share a different view with them on that. He said that what he thinks they are asking for with the tent, based on the patron noise, will be too much. He said that the area for outdoor table expansion already exists at the Port. He said that there is a way to creatively add more, they are currently listing 32 tables out back, and 12 out front. He added that if there is an order from the Board of Health on the front tables, they could address that, but based on the diagram, he does not believe they had ordered them to take anything away. He said that outback, there is no way they can't get proper social distancing in that area, and then it would be incumbent upon the owners or managers to determine when the other part of the business starts. He said that given the diagram, he thinks that there is still room for a band. He would support expanded outdoor table dining for this restaurant, with some creativity behind the building, in the Nauti Bar area, but not a tent in the parking lot. Mr. Ballantine asked if there was any other discussion? Mr. Howell said that this motion doesn't pertain to that, this motion pertains to a reconciliation of the tent, just to point that out to everybody. Mr. MacAskill said that his motion is what is on the floor and it is the reconsideration of a tent. Mr. Ballantine said right, but then that would open this up for this sort of further discussion. Mr. McManus said that he had some thoughts, if this motion passes.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
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Yes: Ballantine, MacAskill, McManusNo: HowellThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - No, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by a vote of 3-1-0, with Mr. Howell against.”
Reconsider his last motion, to reconsider the outdoor expansion of outdoor table dining at this point
To reconsider his last motion, to reconsider the outdoor expansion of outdoor table dining at this point. Mr. Ballantine said that they had a second to that, and they voted on it. Mr. Tomlinson tried to ask further questions and was muted at the request of the Chairman. Mr. Powers said if he may help the Board. He said that what he heard is that the action that the Board took at 7:30 pm tonight, was to reconsider their previous action from an earlier meeting. He said that Mr. MacAskill now wishes to reconsider that action, for the purpose of rescinding, or something along those lines. He said that the motion for reconsideration must be made by someone on the prevailing side, so that would be Mr. MacAskill, Mr. McManus or Mr. Ballantine, and all members can vote on this. Mr. Ballantine asked if Mr. MacAskill was making a motion to reconsider, to start again? Mr. MacAskill stated that he was making a reconsideration motion
The minutes say "he moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Michael MacAskill).
From the minutes
“he moved to reconsider his last motion, to reconsider the outdoor expansion of outdoor table dining at this point. Mr. Ballantine said that they had a second to that, and they voted on it. Mr. Tomlinson tried to ask further questions and was muted at the request of the Chairman. Mr. Powers said if he may help the Board. He said that what he heard is that the action that the Board took at 7:30 pm tonight, was to reconsider their previous action from an earlier meeting. He said that Mr. MacAskill now wishes to reconsider that action, for the purpose of rescinding, or something along those lines. He said that the motion for reconsideration must be made by someone on the prevailing side, so that would be Mr. MacAskill, Mr. McManus or Mr. Ballantine, and all members can vote on this. Mr. Ballantine asked if Mr. MacAskill was making a motion to reconsider, to start again? Mr. MacAskill stated that he was making a reconsideration motion. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
They authorize Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute Change Order #1 with Robert B. Our Company for Round Cove concrete bulkhead repairs for $19,874.73, as presented in the packet
That they authorize Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute Change Order #1 with Robert B. Our Company for Round Cove concrete bulkhead repairs for $19,874.73, as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they authorize Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute Change Order #1 with Robert B. Our Company for Round Cove concrete bulkhead repairs for $19,874.73, as presented in the packet. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Ballantine asked if Mr. Powers could give more information, because there was nothing in the packet that said if it was just additional concrete, or if there was something unforeseen? Mr. Powers said that they have the Harbormaster on the line. Mr. John Rendon, Harbormaster, said that the part of the ramp project was the replacement of a section of the bulkhead, and that that's been done. However, there's an adjacent bulkhead that ties to that new bulkhead, which is failing and has failed even more so with the work that has been done onsite. This is to repair with rebar and concrete the adjacent bulkhead, it's not a replacement : bulkhead, it's just a repair. He said that in his mind, and the mind of the contractor and engineer, it is a safety issue, because the top of the bulkhead is crumbling, and it's old. Mr. Rendon said that he does have on the Capital Plan, in future years to re-look at the entire bulkhead system, but this needs ) to be done while they have the contractor there to improve that section of the bulkhead. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
They execute contract with Partner Solutions General Contracting Corp. for Comfort Station Janitorial Services for $51,587.39
That they execute contract with Partner Solutions General Contracting Corp. for Comfort Station Janitorial Services for $51,587.39
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they execute contract with Partner Solutions General Contracting Corp. for Comfort Station Janitorial Services for $51,587.39. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Powers said that when the bids went out, the costs came back in excess of $50,000, therefore the Board needs to sign and approve. Mr. MacAskill asked if any of it is reimbursable under the Cares Act? Mr. Powers said that he wouldn't be able to say definitively this evening, but can circle back on that question. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
They execute contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. for Route 28 Saquatucket to Harwich Port Sidewalk Design Engineering Services for $167,550.00
That they execute contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. for Route 28 Saquatucket to Harwich Port Sidewalk Design Engineering Services for $167,550.00
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they execute contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. for Route 28 Saquatucket to Harwich Port Sidewalk Design Engineering Services for $167,550.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Powers stated for the record that many folks may know them more . colloquially as VHB. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
They authorize the chairman of the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant award contract with the Commonwealth of...
That they authorize the chairman of the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant award contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services for $12,172.00, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they authorize the chairman of the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant award contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services for $12,172.00, as presented. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Powers said that he knows that the Chief would want to emphasize the work of the staff that has done a great job. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)
They adjourn at 7:50 pm
That they adjourn at 7:50 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they adjourn at 7:50 pm. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
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