MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 2, 2023
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mary Anderson, Jeffrey Handler, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell
Absent: Julie Kavanagh
Every vote, in order
Approve F. , G. , and H. , of the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve F. , G. , and H. , of the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve F. , G. , and H. , of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Don Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve items B., C., D., E., and I. as presented
To approve items B., C., D., E., and I. as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve items B., C., D., E., and I. as presented. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell expressed thanks to Mr. Connolly. Vote 4:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Accept the Golf Committee's Charge as presented with these modifications: Omission of Chair in Chair email and language change from "if a member of the Golf Committee has any concerns" to " if a...
To accept the Golf Committee's Charge as presented with these modifications: Omission of Chair in Chair email and language change from "if a member of the Golf Committee has any concerns" to " if a member of the Golf Committee has any concern regarding wees"
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to accept the Golf Committee's Charge as presented with these modifications: Omission of Chair in Chair email and language change from "if a member of the Golf Committee has any concerns" to " if a member of the Golf Committee has any concern regarding wees", seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. Howell expressed his concern about advisory committees waiting for instruction from the Select Board. He suggested a mechanism to eliminate that issue and suggested wording. Mr. Handler responded and noted that Counsel made it clear that the direction should come from the Select Board. More discussion followed regarding the options for agenda building. Vote 3:1 with Mr. Howell voting Nay. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a construction contract agreement with T.W. Nickerson Inc. as presented
To approve a construction contract agreement with T.W. Nickerson Inc. as presented
Jeffrey Handler stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a construction contract agreement with T.W. Nickerson Inc. as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Mark Kelleher made a request of the Harbormaster to ask the contractor to use the smallest size riprap for safety reasons. Mr. Rendon agreed to ask the engineer about the smaller riprap. Vote 3:0:1 with Mr. Handler recused. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve a $500.00 reduction in the sign fees for 6 signs in the among of $100.00
To approve a $500.00 reduction in the sign fees for 6 signs in the among of $100.00
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a $500.00 reduction in the sign fees for 6 signs in the among of $100.00, seconded by Mr. Howell. Board discussion followed verifying that it is one application but each sign is $100.00. Also noted was a previous request for a waiver that had been denied. Board members asked Ms. House questions regarding distance between signs and the length of time they are up which she answered. Vote 3:1 with Mr. MacAskill voting Nay. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license as presented
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers license as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the fee waiver request as presented
To approve the fee waiver request as presented
Yes: HowellNo: Anderson, Handler, MacAskill
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the fee waiver request as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill commented that this and other requests that have been denied in the past. and noted that these applications do cost the Town money. Vote 1:3 against with Mr. Howell voting for and Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Handler and Ms. Anderson voting against.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve a contract with Paul S Kapinos as presented
To approve a contract with Paul S Kapinos as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve a contract with Paul S Kapinos as presented, seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill questioned where the work material is stored and when they will get i. He also asked if she (Gail) is working on or off site. Mr. Powers replied that the information is not in the documents from Paul Kapinos. Mr. MacAskill asked that this be a topic of conversation noting that he believes the Town's property should be on the Town's site. It is important that they have all the information that is created. He also had questions regarding Scope of Services and other professionals services. Mr. Powers noted that if this is approved, the next step will be a meeting when all those questions will be asked and answered. Mr. MacAskill asked, regarding Gail, an employee of PK, who is she reporting to, when is she reporting to them and when the Board get updates. Mr. Powers replied that those are internal matters but he can request a scheduling of updates for the Board. Mr. MacAskill requested an update before the Board on at least a quarterly basis. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the license agreement as presented, and upon the recommendation of the Golf Director
To approve the license agreement as presented, and upon the recommendation of the Golf Director
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the license agreement as presented, and upon the recommendation of the Golf Director, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote 4:0 in favor. Motion carried Meeting adjourned.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
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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