MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 6, 2022
17 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell, Julie Kavanagh
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Julie Kavanagh arrived after the roll call vote to go into executive session.
- Julie Kavanagh left before the meeting ended ("Ms. Kavanagh left the meeting").
Every vote, in order
The Board go into Executive Session to discuss the items as listed below
That the Board go into Executive Session to discuss the items as listed below
Julie Kavanagh had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss the items as listed below, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Nominate Michael MacAskill as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Michael MacAskill as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Chair Ms. Kavanagh moved to nominate Michael MacAskill as Chair of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Anderson)
Nominate Mary Anderson as Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Mary Anderson as Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Mr. MacAskill moved to nominate Mary Anderson as Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Kavanagh)
Nominate Donald Howell as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Donald Howell as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Clerk Ms. Kavanagh move to nominate Donald Howell as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Anderson)
Nominate Julie Kavanagh and Larry Ballantine to the Interview Committee
To nominate Julie Kavanagh and Larry Ballantine to the Interview Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to nominate Julie Kavanagh and Larry Ballantine to the Interview Committee, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the consent agenda and recommendations thereon
To approve the consent agenda and recommendations thereon
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda and recommendations thereon, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
The following
The following
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved the following, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 5-0-0: That the sale of the $5,135,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2022 Bonds, Unlimited Tax of the Town dated June 9, 2022 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the 2022 Committee Reappointment List with the note that the Affordable Housing Trust appointments would expire on June 20, 2024 and all other appointments expire on June 30, 2025 that...
To approve the 2022 Committee Reappointment List with the note that the Affordable Housing Trust appointments would expire on June 20, 2024 and all other appointments expire on June 30, 2025 that that at this time, Bob Bradley, Jeff Brown and Meg Patterson's names will be withheld pending discussions with the in person
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the 2022 Committee Reappointment List with the note that the Affordable Housing Trust appointments would expire on June 20, 2024 and all other appointments expire on June 30, 2025 that that at this time, Bob Bradley, Jeff Brown and Meg Patterson's names will be withheld pending discussions with the in person, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the miscellaneous re-appointments for 2022
To approve the miscellaneous re-appointments for 2022
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the miscellaneous re-appointments for 2022, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Town of Harwich beaches and parking lots be closed at 10:00 p.m. and open at 6:00 a.m. and encouraged staff to look at the use of lighted stop signs and cameras
That Town of Harwich beaches and parking lots be closed at 10:00 p.m. and open at 6:00 a.m. and encouraged staff to look at the use of lighted stop signs and cameras
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted. Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved that Town of Harwich beaches and parking lots be closed at 10:00 p.m. and open at 6:00 a.m. and encouraged staff to look at the use of lighted stop signs and cameras, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 3-1-0 (MacAskill nay).” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Rescind the board's approval from May 23, 2022 - Discussion and possible vote to approve a new annual Common Victuallers license - Grumpy Pete's Pizza LLC d/b/a Alecsie's House of Pizza -- 181...
To rescind the board's approval from May 23, 2022 - Discussion and possible vote to approve a new annual Common Victuallers license - Grumpy Pete's Pizza LLC d/b/a Alecsie's House of Pizza -- 181 Route 137, Unit 3
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to rescind the board's approval from May 23, 2022 - Discussion and possible vote to approve a new annual Common Victuallers license - Grumpy Pete's Pizza LLC d/b/a Alecsie's House of Pizza -- 181 Route 137, Unit 3, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Execute a license agreement for the construction of and receiving a gift of a merchandise shack at Whitehouse Field from the Harwich Mariners as presented in the packet to include the additional...
To execute a license agreement for the construction of and receiving a gift of a merchandise shack at Whitehouse Field from the Harwich Mariners as presented in the packet to include the additional phrase "until the constructions is completed" in the open ) area of page 1
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to execute a license agreement for the construction of and receiving a gift of a merchandise shack at Whitehouse Field from the Harwich Mariners as presented in the packet to include the additional phrase "until the constructions is completed" in the open ) area of page 1, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the reconsideration of the weekday entertainment license for the Belmont Condominium Trust d/b/a Belmont Beach Club - 1 Belmont Road - Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. outside -...
To approve the reconsideration of the weekday entertainment license for the Belmont Condominium Trust d/b/a Belmont Beach Club - 1 Belmont Road - Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. outside - Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing Previously Approved: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., no 2"4 was heard
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted. Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the reconsideration of the weekday entertainment license for the Belmont Condominium Trust d/b/a Belmont Beach Club - 1 Belmont Road - Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. outside - Live/recorded music, amplification, dancing Previously Approved: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., no 2"4 was heard. Motion did not pass.” (Motion: Anderson)
Approve the Fire Department's vehicle procurement in the amount of $129,070.28
To approve the Fire Department's vehicle procurement in the amount of $129,070.28
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the Fire Department's vehicle procurement in the amount of $129,070.28, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve change order for Phase 2 changer order for RJV Construction Corporation in the amount of $3592
To approve change order for Phase 2 changer order for RJV Construction Corporation in the amount of $3592
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve change order for Phase 2 changer order for RJV Construction Corporation in the amount of $3592, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve change order for Phase 2 change order 8 for Robert B. Our Co. in the amount of $4559
To approve change order for Phase 2 change order 8 for Robert B. Our Co. in the amount of $4559
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve change order for Phase 2 change order 8 for Robert B. Our Co. in the amount of $4559, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Julie Kavanagh had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
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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