MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 8, 2022
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson, Donald Howell
Absent: Julie Kavanagh
Every vote, in order
The Board enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the towns bargaining position
That the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the towns bargaining position
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss items as listed below and that the Chair has determined that open session would have a detrimental effect on the towns bargaining position, 2nd by Ms. Anderson. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Ballantine, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Howell all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Implement the liquor license fee structure changes as presented in the packet
To implement the liquor license fee structure changes as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to implement the liquor license fee structure changes as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Howell)
Approve the Chief of Police's recommendation to appoint Jessica , Ferreira to full-time Police Officer
To approve the Chief of Police's recommendation to appoint Jessica , Ferreira to full-time Police Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Chief of Police's recommendation to appoint Jessica , Ferreira to full-time Police Officer, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as listed above, 2" by Ms. Anderson
To approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as listed above, 2" by Ms. Anderson
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as listed above, 2" by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell)
Approve the appointment of Sarah Eaton as Computer Coordinator
To approve the appointment of Sarah Eaton as Computer Coordinator
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the appointment of Sarah Eaton as Computer Coordinator, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Anderson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hold Show Cause Hearings and to be the Hearing Officer for The Port alleged violations from June 15, 2022, July 5, 2022 & July 6, 2022
To authorize the Town Administrator to hold Show Cause Hearings and to be the Hearing Officer for The Port alleged violations from June 15, 2022, July 5, 2022 & July 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hold Show Cause Hearings and to be the Hearing Officer for The Port alleged violations from June 15, 2022, July 5, 2022 & July 6, 2022, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hold Show Cause Hearings and to be the Hearing Officer for The Port and Perks alleged violations from July 2, 2022
To authorize the Town Administrator to hold Show Cause Hearings and to be the Hearing Officer for The Port and Perks alleged violations from July 2, 2022. No 2" was heard
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hold Show Cause Hearings and to be the Hearing Officer for The Port and Perks alleged violations from July 2, 2022. No 2" was heard-motion did not carry.” (Motion: Anderson)
Approve the one day special permit requests for Reciprocity - 4 Cross Street - Event on September 5, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside- One day entertainment - Live/recorded music with...
To approve the one day special permit requests for Reciprocity - 4 Cross Street - Event on September 5, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside- One day entertainment - Live/recorded music with amplification & One day Wines and Malt liquor license
The minutes say 3-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael MacAskill, Larry Ballantine, Mary Anderson and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve the one day special permit requests for Reciprocity - 4 Cross Street - Event on September 5, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. outside- One day entertainment - Live/recorded music with amplification & One day Wines and Malt liquor license, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve a new 2022 Weekday and Sunday trampoline license - Chi Chi Jumps, LLC - 296 Route 28 ~ Weekdays and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Pending Building Department sign off
To approve a new 2022 Weekday and Sunday trampoline license - Chi Chi Jumps, LLC - 296 Route 28 ~ Weekdays and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Pending Building Department sign off
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to approve a new 2022 Weekday and Sunday trampoline license - Chi Chi Jumps, LLC - 296 Route 28 ~ Weekdays and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Pending Building Department sign off, 2nd by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Approve and sign the State Primary Election Warrants to be held September 6, 2022
To approve and sign the State Primary Election Warrants to be held September 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve and sign the State Primary Election Warrants to be held September 6, 2022, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Delegate the authority, in working with the Town Clerk, to the Police Chief to designate a minimum number of police officers to polling locations and to assign police officers to work the polls
To delegate the authority, in working with the Town Clerk, to the Police Chief to designate a minimum number of police officers to polling locations and to assign police officers to work the polls
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to delegate the authority, in working with the Town Clerk, to the Police Chief to designate a minimum number of police officers to polling locations and to assign police officers to work the polls, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Approve the Democratic and Republican Town Committee list of election workers
To approve the Democratic and Republican Town Committee list of election workers
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Democratic and Republican Town Committee list of election workers, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Direct the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to draft a zoning bylaw regarding ground mounted solar tracking devices and refer it back to the Board of Selectmen for potential action
To direct the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to draft a zoning bylaw regarding ground mounted solar tracking devices and refer it back to the Board of Selectmen for potential action
From the minutes
“Mr. Ballantine moved to direct the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to draft a zoning bylaw regarding ground mounted solar tracking devices and refer it back to the Board of Selectmen for potential action, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Ballantine, second: Howell)
Ballantine recommended further review by the Board of Health and their present regulations (if any) on the matter of storing and placing and duration of outside residential garbage bins outside
Ballantine recommended further review by the Board of Health and their present regulations (if any) on the matter of storing and placing and duration of outside residential garbage bins outside
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ballantine recommended further review by the Board of Health and their present regulations (if any) on the matter of storing and placing and duration of outside residential garbage bins outside, 2nd by Mr. Howell and approved 4-0-0.” (second: Howell)
Direct staff to finalize warrant articles for Special Town Meeting as discussed
To direct staff to finalize warrant articles for Special Town Meeting as discussed
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to direct staff to finalize warrant articles for Special Town Meeting as discussed, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Barnstable County through Cape Cod Commission and Board of Selectmen on behalf of Town of Harwich for the taking of 5 owners' unknown parcels of land in...
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Barnstable County through Cape Cod Commission and Board of Selectmen on behalf of Town of Harwich for the taking of 5 owners' unknown parcels of land in the amount of $94,168.99
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Barnstable County through Cape Cod Commission and Board of Selectmen on behalf of Town of Harwich for the taking of 5 owners' unknown parcels of land in the amount of $94,168.99, 2nd by Ms. Anderson and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Anderson)
Approve the contract with Larchelle Construction, Inc. for the replacement of the Brooks Free Library Roof in the amount of $131,000
To approve the contract with Larchelle Construction, Inc. for the replacement of the Brooks Free Library Roof in the amount of $131,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to approve the contract with Larchelle Construction, Inc. for the replacement of the Brooks Free Library Roof in the amount of $131,000, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, second: Ballantine)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. Ballantine and approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Howell, 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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