To choose on one (1) ballot the following Town Officers and Committees:
one (1) Moderator for three (3) years; Michael Ford, 2487
one Selectman for three (3) years; Don Howell, 1556; Leo Cakounes, 1151; J. Schultz, 80
two (2) School Committee Members for three (3) years; B. Prindle-Eaton, 2046; M Russell, 1885
one (1) Water Commissioner for three (3) years; D. Bates, 2095; L. Wheat, 477
three (3) Library Trustees for three (3) years; B. Waystack, 2163; J. Green, 2020; J. Hargraves, 1872
one (1) Housing Authority Member for five (5) years. B. Williams, 2337

                   NON-BINDING PUBLIC ADVISORY BALLOT QUESTION

Shall the President be asked to negotiate an international treaty for the gradual elimination of nuclear weapons?

Whereas nuclear weapons continue to threaten all life on earth;

Whereas in signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty Extension, the United States and
other nuclear powers committed themselves to reducing and ultimately eliminating  nuclear weapons.

 Whereas developing and maintaining nuclear arsenals divert resources from
 education and other public needs;
 
                    Therefore, the people of Harwich call upon the President and Government of the United States to engage other nuclear nations in negotiations for a Nuclear Weapons Convention, an international treaty requiring a specific timetable for phased elimination of nuclear weapons, including effective verification and enforcement measures.

Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the Town of Harwich
shall send copies of this request to the President of the United States, to members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, and to our Representatives in the Massachusetts Senate and House.

YES  1992  NO 479

Approved

                        NON-BINDING REFERENDUM QUESTION

The Harwich Board of Health enacted a regulation in 1994 requiring all food service facilities (restaurants and bars) to provide a minimum of 50% of all seating to be non-smoking.

"Do you support a change in the regulation to require all restaurants and bars to be 100% non-smoking?"

YES 1804  NO 1048

APPROVED
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                             CHARTER AMENDMENTS

          1. "Shall the Town approve the Charter amendment proposed by the May 1999 Annual Town
          Meeting summarized below?"

YES  ____  NO____

          This amendment would replace the existing 7-15-1 and 7-15-2 and clarify the Cemetery
          Commission’s administrative and management authority over cemeteries and cemetery funds. It would also establish that the Cemetery Administrator acts under the day to day supervision of the Town Administrator and is responsible for implementing the Cemetery Commission’s policies and direction regarding Town-owned cemetery properties.

   2."Shall the Town approve the Charter amendment proposed by the May 1999 Annual Town Meeting
     summarized below?"

          YES____NO____

          This amendment would replace the existing Chapter 9, Section 6, "Capital Outlay Plan." The amended section would require an extension of the Town’s capital outlay plan from
five to seven years, and it would also require a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting to approve any capital
outlay project which is not included in the approved plan.
 

                                   BALLOT QUESTIONS

   1."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to assess an additional $585,672.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of establishing, upgrading and funding the following positions and related  expenses;

     Planning Department

     Principal Clerk (increase from part-time to full-time) $3,115.00

     Community Center Staff

     Community Center Manager $41,481.00

     Custodian $30,318.00

     Custodian $30,318.00

     Custodian (1/2 time) $17,909.00

     Youth Counselor $50,000.00

     Fire Department

     4 new Firefighters $204,610.00

     School Department $207,921.00

     as outlined in Articles 4, 5 and 13 (Line Item 990, Operating Budget) of the May, 2000 Annual Town  Meeting Warrant, for which the monies from this assessment will be used for the fiscal year beginning
     July 1, 2000?"

     YES 1501  NO 1293

APPROVED

     Explanation: This question proposes a general override and a permanent increase in taxes if passed.
 
 

   2."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase and equip a new engine (1500 gpm) for   the Harwich Fire Department as outlined in Article 18 of the May, 2000 Annual Town Meeting?"

     YES  1685   NO 1109

     Explanation: This question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and interest on new debt. The purchase/equipping of a new engine is included in the Capital Outlay Plan for FY’01.

 
APPROVED
 

   3."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to build and equip a new or renovated  Administration Building at Cranberry Valley Golf Course as outlined in Article 20 of the May, 2000 Annual Town Meeting Warrant?"

     YES 1344  NO 1431
 
 

     Explanation: This questions proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and interest on new debt. The Administration building/renovation project is included in the Town’s Capital Outlay Plan for FY’01.
 
 
 

   4."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the
     amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to build and equip a new or renovated Maintenance
     Building at Cranberry Valley Golf Course as outlined by Article 21 of the May, 2000 Annual Town
     Meeting Warrant?"

     YES   1333   NO 1423

     Explanation: This question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and
     interest on new debt. The Maintenance building/renovation project is included in the Town’s Capital
     Outlay Plan for FY’01.

   5."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the
     amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to complete design development, detailed cost
     estimates, bid development and all other pre-construction activities and tasks related to the proposed
     Expansion and Renovation of the Elementary School as outlined by Article 22 of the May, 2000 Annual
     Town Meeting Warrant?’

     YES  1854  NO  915

APPROVED

     Explanation: This question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and
     interest on new debt. The expansion/renovation project is included in the Town’s Capital Outlay Plan for
     FY’01.
 
 

   6."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the
     amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the "Road Maintenance Program" as
     outlined by Article 24 of the May, 2000 Annual Town Meeting Warrant?"

     YES  1792   NO  950

APPROVED
 

     Explanation: This question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and
     interest on new debt and is included in the Town’s Capital Outlay Plan for FY’01.

   7."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the
     amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase and equip one (1) new front end loader
     for the Landfill as outlined in Article 25 of the May, 2000 Annual Town Meeting Warrant?"

     YES  1382   NO  1352

APPROVED

     Explanation: This question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and
     interest on new debt. The purchase of a new loader is included in the Town’s Capital Outlay Plan for
     FY’01.

   8."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the
     amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase and equip one (1) new street sweeper
     for use by the Highway Department as outlined in Article 26 of the May, 2000 Annual Town Meeting
     Warrant?"

     YES 1405  NO 1323

APPROVED

     Explanation: The question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and
     interest on new debt. The purchase of a new street sweeper is included in the Town’s Capital Outlay Plan
     for FY’01.

   9."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the
     amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to reconstruct Dunbar Field, including the track
     and soccer field as outlined in Article 76 of the May, 2000 Annual Town Meeting Warrant?"

     YES 1655  NO  1085

APPROVED

     Explanation: The question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and
     interest on new debt.

   10."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to assess an additional $339,000.00 in real estate and personal
     property taxes for the purpose of purchasing and equipping one (1) new 100 cubic yard trailer for C & D
     waste and to pay for C & D disposal costs as outlined in Article 29 of the May 2000, Annual Town
     Meeting Warrant for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000?"

     YES 1392  NO 1314

APPROVED

     Explanation: This question proposes a capital expenditure exclusion and a temporary one-time increase
     in taxes for one (1) year. 
 

   11."Shall the Town of Harwich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the
     amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase and install a generator at the new
     Community Center located at 100 Oak Street as outlined in Article 13 of the May 2000, Special Town
     Meeting Warrant?"

YES  1476  NO  1279

Explanation: This question proposes a temporary increase in taxes to pay exactly the principal and interest on
new debt.

APPROVED