MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Julie Kavanagh, Jeffrey Handler, Peter Piekarski, Michael MacAskill, Donald Howell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session was presented
To enter into Executive Session was presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to enter into Executive Session was presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor by roll call vote. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Support the presentation
To support the presentation
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to support the presentation. Seconded by Mr. Handler. Mr. Piekarski confirmed that this will be done again in five years. Vote 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Handler)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote 5:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Amend 1.02D, 1.04H, 1.06F, change all references to Select Board and correct any scrivener's errors
To amend 1.02D, 1.04H, 1.06F, change all references to Select Board and correct any scrivener's errors
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to amend 1.02D, 1.04H, 1.06F, change all references to Select Board and correct any scrivener's errors. Seconded by Mr. Piekarski. Mr. MacAskill inquired about adding Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Chief LeBlanc noted that it may be worth investigating if it has to be an engineer. He suggested saying "certified licensed professional. Ms. Kavanagh commented that they do have to have an engineer to calculate gross floor area. Mr. Powers noted that for Item B. Plan B., they are looking for someone to attach their : professional seal. He recommended that be a Massachusetts licensed professional engineer. Mr. MacAskill commented that the way they are counting bodies needs to be spelled out, noting that the other side's attorney, in a hearing, may pick that process apart. He would like to have further discussion at another time, on how the Police and Fire Departments are going to count : when they go into an establishment. : 4:1:0 in favor with Mr. Howell against. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Piekarski)
Vote to approve Ch138 s12 Liquor License holders who wish to increase their occupancy number with the Town of Harwich, that they must provide a capacity site plan from a licensed engineer in the...
To vote to approve Ch138 s12 Liquor License holders who wish to increase their occupancy number with the Town of Harwich, that they must provide a capacity site plan from a licensed engineer in the State of Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to approve Ch138 s12 Liquor License holders who wish to increase their occupancy number with the Town of Harwich, that they must provide a capacity site plan from a licensed engineer in the State of Massachusetts. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Mr. MacAskill commented that he only knows of two establishments that produced something more than the seating chart. He expects that staff and licensing would inform them that that is not . acceptable, to give them an opportunity to hire the appropriate person to set the number. Mr. Powers confirmed, that is correct. This allows staff to refine the process. Vote: 5:0 in favor Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: MacAskill)
Approve a Special Permit Application for a one-day wines & malt permit for CARE for the Cape & Islands, Inc. 100 Independence Drive, Hyannis - Event to be held at 204 Sisson Road on November 21,...
To approve a Special Permit Application for a one-day wines & malt permit for CARE for the Cape & Islands, Inc. 100 Independence Drive, Hyannis - Event to be held at 204 Sisson Road on November 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve a Special Permit Application for a one-day wines & malt permit for CARE for the Cape & Islands, Inc. 100 Independence Drive, Hyannis - Event to be held at 204 Sisson Road on November 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)
Vote to adopt the Town of Harwich Eligibility Letter (PEL) response to : Pine Oaks Village Phase IV (51 Queen Anne Road) as presented but with Select Board MacAskill's addition to also have all...
To vote to adopt the Town of Harwich Eligibility Letter (PEL) response to : Pine Oaks Village Phase IV (51 Queen Anne Road) as presented but with Select Board MacAskill's addition to also have all members sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Handler moved to vote to adopt the Town of Harwich Eligibility Letter (PEL) response to : Pine Oaks Village Phase IV (51 Queen Anne Road) as presented but with Select Board MacAskill's addition to also have all members sign. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Powers noted that he will change the pronouns, giving examples and confirming that those changes are imbedded in the motion. He also requested original ink signatures so this will be available at the Community Engagement Forum on the next evening. Mr. Piekarski requested that all Board signatures and the Town Administrator's signature be on the same page. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Handler, second: Howell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Piekarski moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (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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