MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell
Absent: Julie Kavanagh
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board meeting Minutes of September 4, 2024
To approve the Select Board meeting Minutes of September 4, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board meeting Minutes of September 4, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Piekarski noted that on page 15, last paragraph, his name was misspelled. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill Vote: 4:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Continue the Public Hearing until September 30th no earlier than 6:00PM
To continue the Public Hearing until September 30th no earlier than 6:00PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to continue the Public Hearing until September 30th no earlier than 6:00PM . Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)
Appoint the Town Administrator as Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for alleged liquor license violations that occurred on August 31, 2024, at The Lucky Labrador, Inc. d/b/a Perks.,...
To appoint the Town Administrator as Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for alleged liquor license violations that occurred on August 31, 2024, at The Lucky Labrador, Inc. d/b/a Perks., 545 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskilll moved to appoint the Town Administrator as Hearing Officer and to conduct a Public Hearing for alleged liquor license violations that occurred on August 31, 2024, at The Lucky Labrador, Inc. d/b/a Perks., 545 Route 28. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Mr. MacAskill commented that there was a previous vote and if the Hearing Officer would combine the two issues, it would be beneficial for the business. Vote: 4:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Piekarski)
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Cindy Ennes, event to be held on November 9, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Cindy Ennes, event to be held on November 9, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Cindy Ennes, event to be held on November 9, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 204 Sisson Road. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Mary Smith, event to be held on October 6, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brooks Park
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Mary Smith, event to be held on October 6, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brooks Park
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pieklarski moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one day wines and malt permit for Mary Smith, event to be held on October 6, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brooks Park. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill..” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)
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
Yes: Handler, Howell, PiekarskiAbstained: MacAskill
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. Howell. Mr. Powers noted that the document before the Board was signed by the representative of Pennrose and is meant to correct the comments discussed by the Board. It was reviewed by the CPC Chair and all agreed that these are the terms they were asking the Board to approve. Mr. Howell noted that it is a grant, not a loan and even though they may be hearing about Pennrose being the award winner for the Marcelino property, this pertains to the OPS building in Orleans. Mr. Piekarski commented that the Board received a communication on May 30th requesting an updated agreement but did not follow-up. Vote: 3:0:1 in favor with Mr. MacAskill abstained. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Approve a three-year contract with Paul S. Kapinos & Associates, Inc. dba pk Valuations Group for the Revaluation Program and Inspectional Services of Real and Personal Property
To approve a three-year contract with Paul S. Kapinos & Associates, Inc. dba pk Valuations Group for the Revaluation Program and Inspectional Services of Real and Personal Property. Total contract not to exceed $150,000 per fiscal year
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a three-year contract with Paul S. Kapinos & Associates, Inc. dba pk Valuations Group for the Revaluation Program and Inspectional Services of Real and Personal Property. Total contract not to exceed $150,000 per fiscal year. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Handler referred to specific wording in the contract stating $149,077 per year which he believes would be $50,000 per year not to exceed $150,000 total. Mr. Howell clarified that it is approximately $150,000 per year. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 4:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, 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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