MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 3, 2020
31 recorded votes, 2 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
Go into executive session
To go into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to go into executive session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Recess at 6:35 p.m
To recess at 6:35 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to recess at 6:35 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Reconvene at 7:12 p.m
To reconvene at 7:12 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to reconvene at 7:12 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Regretfully accept the resignation of Mrs. Kingsley
To regretfully accept the resignation of Mrs. Kingsley
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W Heim, to regretfully accept the resignation of Mrs. Kingsley. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Appoint Dorothea Maynard to the Council on Aging, effective immediately. (March 3, 2020) Term to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Dorothea Maynard to the Council on Aging, effective immediately. (March 3, 2020) 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 Dorothea Maynard to the Council on Aging, effective immediately. (March 3, 2020) Term to expire June 30, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Recommend approval of the Police Department budget in the amount of $4,418.326.00
To recommend approval of the Police Department budget in the amount of $4,418.326.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to recommend approval of the Police Department budget in the amount of $4,418.326.00. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Recommend approval of the Fire Department budget in the amount of $872,248.13
To recommend approval of the Fire Department budget in the amount of $872,248.13
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to recommend approval of the Fire Department budget in the amount of $872,248.13. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve and recommend Article | to be placed on the warrant
To approve and recommend Article | to be placed on the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve and recommend Article | to be placed on the warrant. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve and recommend Article 2 to be placed on the warrant
To approve and recommend Article 2 to be placed on the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve and recommend Article 2 to be placed on the warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve and recommend Article 3 to be placed on the warrant. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro - Nay
To approve and recommend Article 3 to be placed on the warrant. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro - Nay
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve and recommend Article 3 to be placed on the warrant. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro - Nay. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve and include Article 4 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
To approve and include Article 4 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve and include Article 4 on the Special Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve and include Article 5 on the warrant
To approve and include Article 5 on the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve and include Article 5 on the warrant. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve and place Article 6 on the warrant
To approve and place Article 6 on the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve and place Article 6 on the warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve and include Article 7 on the warrant
To approve and include Article 7 on the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve and include Article 7 on the warrant. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve and include Article 8 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
To approve and include Article 8 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve and include Article 8 on the Special Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Place Article 9 on the warrant
To place Article 9 on the warrant
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to place Article 9 on the warrant. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve budget #491 Cemetery - Personal Services $1,457.00, Expenses $150.00 - Total $1,607.00
To approve budget #491 Cemetery - Personal Services $1,457.00, Expenses $150.00 - Total $1,607.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #491 Cemetery - Personal Services $1,457.00, Expenses $150.00 - Total $1,607.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #691 Historical Commission - Expenses $295.00 - Total $295.00
To approve budget #691 Historical Commission - Expenses $295.00 - Total $295.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #691 Historical Commission - Expenses $295.00 - Total $295.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #131 Advisory & Finance - Expenses $2,550.00 - Total $2,550.00
To approve budget #131 Advisory & Finance - Expenses $2,550.00 - Total $2,550.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #131 Advisory & Finance - Expenses $2,550.00 - Total $2,550.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #244 Weights/Measures-Personal Services $6,800.00, Expenses $500.00 - Total $7,300.00
To approve budget #244 Weights/Measures-Personal Services $6,800.00, Expenses $500.00 - Total $7,300.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #244 Weights/Measures-Personal Services $6,800.00, Expenses $500.00 - Total $7,300.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #680 Special Events - Expenses $2,800.00, Total $2,800.00
To approve budget #680 Special Events - Expenses $2,800.00, Total $2,800.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #680 Special Events - Expenses $2,800.00, Total $2,800.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #699 Council of Arts - Expenses, $340.00, Total $340.00
To approve budget #699 Council of Arts - Expenses, $340.00, Total $340.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #699 Council of Arts - Expenses, $340.00, Total $340.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #132 Reserve Fund - Transfers $100,000.00, Total $100,000.00
To approve budget #132 Reserve Fund - Transfers $100,000.00, Total $100,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #132 Reserve Fund - Transfers $100,000.00, Total $100,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #177 Water Aquifer - Expenses $410.00, Total $410.00
To approve budget #177 Water Aquifer - Expenses $410.00, Total $410.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #177 Water Aquifer - Expenses $410.00, Total $410.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #493 Care of Soldiers Graves - Expenses $2,000.00, Total $2,000.00
To approve budget #493 Care of Soldiers Graves - Expenses $2,000.00, Total $2,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carrciro, to approve budget #493 Care of Soldiers Graves - Expenses $2,000.00, Total $2,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim)
Approve budget #195 Town Reports - Expenses $1,200.00, Total $1,200.00
To approve budget #195 Town Reports - Expenses $1,200.00, Total $1,200.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #195 Town Reports - Expenses $1,200.00, Total $1,200.00. ALL IN FAVOR -~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #114 Moderator - Personal Services $500.00, Expenses $50.00, Total $550.00
To approve budget #114 Moderator - Personal Services $500.00, Expenses $50.00, Total $550.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #114 Moderator - Personal Services $500.00, Expenses $50.00, Total $550.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #176 Zoning/Appeals Board - Expenses $8,000.00, Total $8,000.00
To approve budget #176 Zoning/Appeals Board - Expenses $8,000.00, Total $8,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #176 Zoning/Appeals Board - Expenses $8,000.00, Total $8,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #425 Wastewater Mgmt. Plan - Expenses $500.00, Total $500.00
To approve budget #425 Wastewater Mgmt. Plan - Expenses $500.00, Total $500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #425 Wastewater Mgmt. Plan - Expenses $500.00, Total $500.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #429 Tree Warden - Personal Services $500.00, Expenses $49,500.00, Total $50,000.00
To approve budget #429 Tree Warden - Personal Services $500.00, Expenses $49,500.00, Total $50,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #429 Tree Warden - Personal Services $500.00, Expenses $49,500.00, Total $50,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Adjourn at 9:27 p.m
To adjourn at 9:27 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to adjourn at 9:27 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
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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