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May 13, 2024
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Michael MacAskill, Jeffrey Handler, Donald Howell, Peter Piekarski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03b at least 48 hours not including Saturday, Sundays and legal holidays prior to the time of the meeting and remain so posted at the time of the...
The Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03b at least 48 hours not including Saturday, Sundays and legal holidays prior to the time of the meeting and remain so posted at the time of the meeting that no deliberations of decisions in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in Executive Session all in accordance with General Law Chapter 30A 18-25 as amended
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03b at least 48 hours not including Saturday, Sundays and legal holidays prior to the time of the meeting and remain so posted at the time of the meeting that no deliberations of decisions in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in Executive Session all in accordance with General Law Chapter 30A 18-25 as amended. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (second: Howell)
Award the Phase 3 Sewer Project Contracts to Robert B. Our Company, Incorporated: Contract 1-E with all three bid alternates in the amount of $21,389,513.75 as well as Contract 2-W with the first...
To award the Phase 3 Sewer Project Contracts to Robert B. Our Company, Incorporated: Contract 1-E with all three bid alternates in the amount of $21,389,513.75 as well as Contract 2-W with the first two bid alternates in the amount of $9,896,128.05
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to award the Phase 3 Sewer Project Contracts to Robert B. Our Company, Incorporated: Contract 1-E with all three bid alternates in the amount of $21,389,513.75 as well as Contract 2-W with the first two bid alternates in the amount of $9,896,128.05. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell stated that whenever a vote is taken for debt exclusion or borrowing, it doesn't immediately show up in the tax bill. It takes a couple of years before bond obligations are completed. He emphasized that this is yet another thing that hasn't hit the tax bill yet and will not for a while. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Authorize Town Administrator to sign: 1
To authorize Town Administrator to sign: 1. Notice of Award documents for Construction Projects 2. Construction Contract documents for Construction Projects 3, State Revolving Funds related documents for State Revolving Funds funded Construction projects
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to authorize Town Administrator to sign: 1. Notice of Award documents for Construction Projects 2. Construction Contract documents for Construction Projects 3, State Revolving Funds related documents for State Revolving Funds funded Construction projects Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Piekarski)
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. and NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to relocate one jointly owned pole on 158/10A on...
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. and NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to relocate one jointly owned pole on 158/10A on Archibald Circle, Harwich, MA
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to grant permission by VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. and NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to relocate one jointly owned pole on 158/10A on Archibald Circle, Harwich, MA. Seconded by Mr. Howell..” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 29, 2024 with the correction of Mr. Sutton to Mr. Sutphin
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 29, 2024 with the correction of Mr. Sutton to Mr. Sutphin
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 29, 2024 with the correction of Mr. Sutton to Mr. Sutphin. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Vote to approve a request for a Hawkers and Peddlers license for Association to Preserve Cape Cod, 482 Main Street, Dennis, to sell plants on June 7, 2024, outside at 9 Sisson Road
To vote to approve a request for a Hawkers and Peddlers license for Association to Preserve Cape Cod, 482 Main Street, Dennis, to sell plants on June 7, 2024, outside at 9 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to approve a request for a Hawkers and Peddlers license for Association to Preserve Cape Cod, 482 Main Street, Dennis, to sell plants on June 7, 2024, outside at 9 Sisson Road. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Vote to approve a request for a 2024 Seasonal Common Victaullers license renewal for Sundae School IC Holding LLC d/b/a Sundae School Ice Cream, 606 Route 28
To vote to approve a request for a 2024 Seasonal Common Victaullers license renewal for Sundae School IC Holding LLC d/b/a Sundae School Ice Cream, 606 Route 28
From the minutes
“Handler moved to vote to approve a request for a 2024 Seasonal Common Victaullers license renewal for Sundae School IC Holding LLC d/b/a Sundae School Ice Cream, 606 Route 28. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
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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