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Swansea Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

February 11, 2020

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro, Derek W. Heim

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appoint Jamie Beane to the Board of Citizens for Citizens. Term to expire June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jamie Beane to the Board of Citizens for Citizens. Term to expire June 30, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to appoint Jamie Beane to the Board of Citizens for Citizens. Term to expire June 30, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the change of manager, with an All Alcohol On-Premise License, for Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road, to Rayna Brigham

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the change of manager, with an All Alcohol On-Premise License, for Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road, to Rayna Brigham

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the change of manager, with an All Alcohol On-Premise License, for Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road, to Rayna Brigham. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recess for five minutes at 7:20 p.m

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess for five minutes at 7:20 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to recess for five minutes at 7:20 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reconvene at 7:25 p.m

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconvene at 7:25 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to reconvene at 7:25 p.m.. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the project request for drainage and roadway improvements at 56 Pearse Road to the intersection of Myles Avenue, with a total estimated cost of $45,860.00

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the project request for drainage and roadway improvements at 56 Pearse Road to the intersection of Myles Avenue, with a total estimated cost of $45,860.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the project request for drainage and roadway improvements at 56 Pearse Road to the intersection of Myles Avenue, with a total estimated cost of $45,860.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the following individuals for the Animal Control Officer designation for 2020: Lisa White, Swansea, MA - Primary, Full Time Joan Stuart, Swansea, MA -Assistant, Part Time Ashley Benevides, Swa

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the following individuals for the Animal Control Officer designation for 2020: Lisa White, Swansea, MA - Primary, Full Time Joan Stuart, Swansea, MA -Assistant, Part Time Ashley Benevides, Swansea, MA - Assistant, On Call Cher Mitchell, Swansea, MA - Assistant, On Call

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the following individuals for the Animal Control Officer designation for 2020: Lisa White, Swansea, MA - Primary, Full Time Joan Stuart, Swansea, MA -Assistant, Part Time Ashley Benevides, Swansea, MA - Assistant, On Call Cher Mitchell, Swansea, MA - Assistant, On Call ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the contract to appoint James P. Purcell as Acting Town Administrator, as presented

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the contract to appoint James P. Purcell as Acting Town Administrator, as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the contract to appoint James P. Purcell as Acting Town Administrator, as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of January 28, 2020

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of January 28, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the minutes of January 28, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of January 31, 2020

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of January 31, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the minutes of January 31, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Go into executive session

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To go into executive session

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to go into executive session. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recess at 9:00 p.m

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess at 9:00 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to recess at 9:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

From the Swansea Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos: Alanna Solitro, a still from her Swansea Cable Access Television candidate video (2026); Robert Medeiros, from his campaign Facebook page (Robert Medeiros Swansea Selectman).

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