December 13, 2021

“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill thanks John Rendon for his work on the memorial bench and the communication for Wychmere Harbor, he was glad to have been able to place that memorial bench. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to authorize three members of the Finance Committee to participate remotely, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh. Mr. Howell asked if a vote is necessary. It's within the confines the Board of Selectmen has already established. Mr. Chorey asked if there is a new video program. Town Administrator Powers replied that they are still relying on Go to Meeting. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)

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“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the 2022 Golf Department Rate and Fee Recommendation, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Mr. Ballantine commented that they have different categories, they listed different fees and the increases. He asked how many participants are in each category, resident, non-resident etc. Shawn Fernandez Golf Superintendent for Cranberry Valley replied that he will get those numbers. Roughly 12-13 hundred members and roughly 900 are residents. Mr. Smith stated that the figures are absolutely available. They use those numbers in their projections and go through a 4 to 5 year analysis as far as comparative data. Mr. Ballantine asked what the CHIN Handicap service is. Mr. Smith replied that it is through the United States Golf Association and they provide a wonderful service to track people's handicaps. There is a service fee associated with that and it has been standardized across the industry. Mr. Anderson commented that other towns seem to have a bigger difference between resident and non-resident. Harwich's is only $200.00 difference and some towns are $500.00 difference. Mr. Fernandez replied that the other towns have 2 golf courses and Harwich has 1. Vote 5:0 in favor Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the 2022 Annual Auto License Renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Howell. Ms. Kavanagh commented that Peter Stagg on 137 has been vacant for ages and asked in terms of when voting for this we are saying we're going to renew the Auto License but technically, what is there? Mr. Ballantine commented that he assumes Peter Stagg is renewing this so it will help the resale value at some point. He asked if there is any policy that says it has to be a going business. Mr. MacAskill asked if the Board is comfortable and wants to remove this one from the motion and ask the Town Administrator to look in to it. Town Administrator Powers replied that he has looked into it and it is exactly as members have said. He is comporting with the law that allows these licensure. He has a vehicle on the property and has repaired portions of a vehicle throughout the license year. He has renewed so he retains the right to potentially sell the business. If it was not renewed or be denied, the business would go dormant and calls into question any number of issues. If the Board is curious about if they do not renew tonight and what steps you could take, they would have to work with council to figure out what rights the licensee has versus what rights the town has of those as the licensing authority. Ms. Anderson asked if there is any harm in renewing the license. Town Administrator Powers replied that the harm would be in denying it and the potential litigation that could result. It is a grandfathered use. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)

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“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the 2022 Annual Common Victuallers License renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Mr. Howell commented that W.F.S Restaurant Group is not operating as Lalouette Restaurant anymore. The sign in front of it says Christian's Chicken and Pulled Pork Barbecue. Mr. MacAskill suggested they vote it and ask staff to contact them and change it. Town Administrator Powers commented that the smart play would be to do exactly what he is doing because the licensure for the ABCC would take more time. Mr. Howell commented that he had closed for an excessive period of time and did not use that liquor license. He asked that looking forward he be told he cannot do that again. Town Administrator Powers noted that item H. 8 Harwichport House of Pizza Inc. has no d/b/a, they are operating under their corporate name. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)

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“Ms. Anderson moved to vote to approve the 2022 Annual Lodging/Innholders License renewals as presented, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)

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