MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 27, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Julie Kavanagh
Absent: Donald Howell
Every vote, in order
The Board go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below
That the Board go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson & Ms. Kavanagh all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
Approve the consent agenda as listed above
To approve the consent agenda as listed above
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda as listed above, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Appoint Ann Marie Ellis as Finance Director/Town Accountant effective July 14, 2022 contingent upon a successful pre-employment physical, CORI check and completion of contract negotiations
To appoint Ann Marie Ellis as Finance Director/Town Accountant effective July 14, 2022 contingent upon a successful pre-employment physical, CORI check and completion of contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to appoint Ann Marie Ellis as Finance Director/Town Accountant effective July 14, 2022 contingent upon a successful pre-employment physical, CORI check and completion of contract negotiations, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Anderson)
Adopt the 2% cost of living adjustment for the Personnel Bylaw employees effective July 1, 2022 and approve the other language changes made in the documents provided
To adopt the 2% cost of living adjustment for the Personnel Bylaw employees effective July 1, 2022 and approve the other language changes made in the documents provided
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to adopt the 2% cost of living adjustment for the Personnel Bylaw employees effective July 1, 2022 and approve the other language changes made in the documents provided, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Authorize the preparation and submission of various applications for various grant opportunities related to 0 Spruce Road aka the Copelas properties and authorize the Chairman and Town...
To authorize the preparation and submission of various applications for various grant opportunities related to 0 Spruce Road aka the Copelas properties and authorize the Chairman and Town Administrator to sign
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to authorize the preparation and submission of various applications for various grant opportunities related to 0 Spruce Road aka the Copelas properties and authorize the Chairman and Town Administrator to sign, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the special permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival to be held at 204 Sisson Road event permit on July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2022
To approve the special permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival to be held at 204 Sisson Road event permit on July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the special permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival to be held at 204 Sisson Road event permit on July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2022, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the special permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival for one day wine and malt license for July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2022
To approve the special permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival for one day wine and malt license for July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the special permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival for one day wine and malt license for July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2022, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the waiver of fees associated with one day wine and malt license and event permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival to be held at 204 Sisson Road
To approve the waiver of fees associated with one day wine and malt license and event permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival to be held at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the waiver of fees associated with one day wine and malt license and event permit for Harwich Cranberry Festival to be held at 204 Sisson Road, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve a 2022 Innholders license renewal ~ Allen Harbor Rentals d/b/a Allen Harbor Inn, Inc. - 326 Lower County Road - Pending Health Department Approval
To approve a 2022 Innholders license renewal ~ Allen Harbor Rentals d/b/a Allen Harbor Inn, Inc. - 326 Lower County Road - Pending Health Department Approval
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve a 2022 Innholders license renewal ~ Allen Harbor Rentals d/b/a Allen Harbor Inn, Inc. - 326 Lower County Road - Pending Health Department Approval, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Approve the updated the Board of Selectmen policy for approval of municipal contracts with $75,000 be placed under one number for approval and that $75,000 and over would require Board review and...
To approve the updated the Board of Selectmen policy for approval of municipal contracts with $75,000 be placed under one number for approval and that $75,000 and over would require Board review and approval, effective July 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Kavanagh moved to approve the updated the Board of Selectmen policy for approval of municipal contracts with $75,000 be placed under one number for approval and that $75,000 and over would require Board review and approval, effective July 1, 2022, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Ballantine)
Appoint Mary Ann Pina to the Republican Town Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Mary Ann Pina to the Republican Town Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to appoint Mary Ann Pina to the Republican Town Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Appoint Katherine Green-Real Estate and Open Space Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024 and David Nixon-Recreation and Youth Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, as...
To appoint Katherine Green-Real Estate and Open Space Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024 and David Nixon-Recreation and Youth Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, as designees to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to appoint Katherine Green-Real Estate and Open Space Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024 and David Nixon-Recreation and Youth Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, as designees to the Community Preservation Committee, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Appoint Vahan Khachadoorian- Recreation and Youth Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 to the Community Center Facilities Committee, Qnd by Ms. Kavanagh
To appoint Vahan Khachadoorian- Recreation and Youth Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 to the Community Center Facilities Committee, Qnd by Ms. Kavanagh
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to appoint Vahan Khachadoorian- Recreation and Youth Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 to the Community Center Facilities Committee, Qnd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson)
Approve the contract for Farrell Electric, Inc. for the electrical work at Veterans Memorial Circle in the amount of $36,525.00
To approve the contract for Farrell Electric, Inc. for the electrical work at Veterans Memorial Circle in the amount of $36,525.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to approve the contract for Farrell Electric, Inc. for the electrical work at Veterans Memorial Circle in the amount of $36,525.00, 2nd by Ms. Kavanagh and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kavanagh)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Ballantine)
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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