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September 4, 2024
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Water/Wastewater Commissioners. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Donald Howell
Absent: Michael MacAskill
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session as presented
To enter into Executive Session as presented
The minutes say 3-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski and Donald Howell). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to enter into Executive Session as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 3:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell noted that the packet contains the Minutes from the Interview Committee meeting for the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee. They are not making a recommendation, not because of the candidate but he and Mr. MacAskill would like to wait until Ms. Eldredge returns as she is the ADA Officer. If she finds that the revised Charge is in accordance with her duties, they will move forward. Mr. Powers commented that it is his understanding that there is a letter that the Board is going to sign regarding that. Mr. Howell replied that he had a conversation with Mr. MacAskill and they were waiting for Ms. Eldredge to return. Mr. Powers noted that there was a letter going around regarding a person that put in for the Committee but there was no appointment pending the Charge update. Mr. Howell was unaware of the letter but commented that it would be fine to send it. He didn't want the message to be that they were turning her down. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Vote to approve the appointment of Eric A. Kinsherf as the Interim Finance Director and Town Accountant effective September 4, 2024
To vote to approve the appointment of Eric A. Kinsherf as the Interim Finance Director and Town Accountant effective September 4, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to vote to approve the appointment of Eric A. Kinsherf as the Interim Finance Director and Town Accountant effective September 4, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Piekarski noted that he suggested adding a #4 to Article 5 which is the contract termination, explaining what he would add to clarify termination if a new Finance Director is hired. Mr. Powers clarified that it is a 30B contract, they are hiring a vendor to do a service. The employment agreement would be separate and he explained that process. The incumbent understands that the moment the Town has a Finance Director/Town Accountant under agreement, his contract is gone. Mr. Howell noted that the contract has a termination for convenience clause. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve the Photographic Consent Agreement between the Town of Harwich and Marina Eye, LLC
To approve the Photographic Consent Agreement between the Town of Harwich and Marina Eye, LLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Photographic Consent Agreement between the Town of Harwich and Marina Eye, LLC. Seconded by Mr. Howell. John Rendon, Harbormaster participated remotely.. Mr. Piekarski explained his concern about the language in the previously discussed contract. He thanked Mr. Rendon for the clarification. Mr. Howell asked if the Board is clear that it is not an exclusive agreement, that if a company wanted to offer an app that is analogous to this that they would have the ability to do the same exact thing. Mr. Powers replied that there is nothing that prevents the Town of Harwich from entering into any other kind of agreements of any sort regarding the Town's property. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve the updated Waterways Committee Charge as presented
To approve the updated Waterways Committee Charge as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to approve the updated Waterways Committee Charge as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Approve the 2024 Community Preservation Act Grant Agreements as presented
To approve the 2024 Community Preservation Act Grant Agreements as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2024 Community Preservation Act Grant Agreements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Approve the 2023 Community Preservation Act Agreement with Pennrose LLC/Orleans Cape Cod 5 Housing Project $100,000
To approve the 2023 Community Preservation Act Agreement with Pennrose LLC/Orleans Cape Cod 5 Housing Project $100,000
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the 2023 Community Preservation Act Agreement with Pennrose LLC/Orleans Cape Cod 5 Housing Project $100,000. Seconded by Mr. Handler..” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Handler)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 4:0 in favor Meeting adjourned.” (Motion: Piekarski, 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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