MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell, Mary Anderson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to open the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 4-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Ballantine)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 4-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Anderson)
Dispose of the Ballarian Factors and that none prevent the Board of Selectmen from making a decision
To dispose of the Ballarian Factors and that none prevent the Board of Selectmen from making a decision
The minutes give the count (3-1) and name Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Mary Anderson and Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to dispose of the Ballarian Factors and that none prevent the Board of Selectmen from making a decision, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 3-1-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill and Ms. Anderson voting aye and Mr. Howell voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Anderson)
Approve the transfer of an on premise seasonal all alcoholic beverages license from Phoenix Park, LLC, d/b/a Cape Cod Irish Pub, Brendan O'Reilly to Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC, d/b/a, The Summer...
To approve the transfer of an on premise seasonal all alcoholic beverages license from Phoenix Park, LLC, d/b/a Cape Cod Irish Pub, Brendan O'Reilly to Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC, d/b/a, The Summer House Café, Thomas Paulini, Manager, located at 126 Route 28, West Harwich, with all other previous restrictions from the prior license be added and that all staff comments and requests be included
The minutes give the count (3-1) and name Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Mary Anderson and Donald Howell, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the transfer of an on premise seasonal all alcoholic beverages license from Phoenix Park, LLC, d/b/a Cape Cod Irish Pub, Brendan O'Reilly to Chase Escape Cape Cod, LLC, d/b/a, The Summer House Café, Thomas Paulini, Manager, located at 126 Route 28, West Harwich, with all other previous restrictions from the prior license be added and that all staff comments and requests be included, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 3-1-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill and Ms. Anderson voting aye and Mr. Howell voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Anderson)
Approve the Caleb Chase Fund request in the amount of $933.57
To approve the Caleb Chase Fund request in the amount of $933.57
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Caleb Chase Fund request in the amount of $933.57, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the sale of $1,408,300 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 11, 2021, and payable June 10, 2022, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a...
To approve the sale of $1,408,300 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 11, 2021, and payable June 10, 2022, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $9,555.32
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the sale of $1,408,300 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 11, 2021, and payable June 10, 2022, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $9,555.32, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 11, 2021, and a final Official Statement...
That in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 11, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated May 19, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 11, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated May 19, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
The Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with Securities Exchange Commission...
That the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with Securities Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with Securities Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such 2 forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel...
That we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such 2 forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such 2 forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or...
That each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the proposed 2022 Board of Selectmen summer schedule
To approve the proposed 2022 Board of Selectmen summer schedule
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the proposed 2022 Board of Selectmen summer schedule, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Holiday Calendar
To approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Holiday Calendar
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Holiday Calendar, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Affirm the Board of Selectmen's support of the current iteration of the plan with the 2 notations that the bike rack will be attempted to be relocated and that the bump out would be designated as...
To affirm the Board of Selectmen's support of the current iteration of the plan with the 2 notations that the bike rack will be attempted to be relocated and that the bump out would be designated as temporary
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to affirm the Board of Selectmen's support of the current iteration of the plan with the 2 notations that the bike rack will be attempted to be relocated and that the bump out would be designated as temporary, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Hold the Special Town Election to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Selectmen on September 21, 2021
To hold the Special Town Election to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Selectmen on September 21, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to hold the Special Town Election to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Selectmen on September 21, 2021, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell and Ms. Anderson all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
They adjourn at 9:40 pm
That they adjourn at 9:40 pm
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved that they adjourn at 9:40 pm. Seconded by Mr. Howell..” (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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