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March 24, 2020
34 recorded votes, 3 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 Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police - Swansea Police Department, effective March 30, 2020
To appoint Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police - Swansea Police Department, effective March 30, 2020
Yes: Carreiro, KitchinAbstained: Heim
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint Stephanie Borges Albernaz as the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police - Swansea Police Department, effective March 30, 2020. Mr. Heim abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY 6:45 PM PUBLIC HEARING - ALL ALCOHOL OFF-PREMIS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Recommend to the Finance & Advisory Committee approval of budget #291 Emergency Management - Personal Services $2,000.00, Expenses $11,150.00 - Total $13,150.00
To recommend to the Finance & Advisory Committee approval of budget #291 Emergency Management - Personal Services $2,000.00, Expenses $11,150.00 - Total $13,150.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to recommend to the Finance & Advisory Committee approval of budget #291 Emergency Management - Personal Services $2,000.00, Expenses $11,150.00 - Total $13,150.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #141 - Assessor's - Personal Services $165,363.00 - Expenses $55,250.00 - Total $220,613.00
To approve budget #141 - Assessor's - Personal Services $165,363.00 - Expenses $55,250.00 - Total $220,613.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #141 - Assessor's - Personal Services $165,363.00 - Expenses $55,250.00 - Total $220,613.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #241 - Building Department - Personal Services $204,902.00 - Expenses $17,100.00. Total $222,502.00
To approve budget #241 - Building Department - Personal Services $204,902.00 - Expenses $17,100.00. Total $222,502.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #241 - Building Department - Personal Services $204,902.00 - Expenses $17,100.00. Total $222,502.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Mr. James Purcell as our Good Day Energy representative for the Good Day Energy Service Agreement
To appoint Mr. James Purcell as our Good Day Energy representative for the Good Day Energy Service Agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to appoint Mr. James Purcell as our Good Day Energy representative for the Good Day Energy Service Agreement. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea, the Annual Town Election Warrant dated April 13, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Town Candidates. One Selectman For Three
To post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea, the Annual Town Election Warrant dated April 13, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Town Candidates. One Selectman For Three Years One Assessor of Taxes For Three Years Two School Committee Members For Three Years One Town Moderator For Three Years One Tree Warden For Three Years Two Trustees of Public Library For Three Years One Community Preservation Committee Member For Three Years One Housing Authority Member For Five Years One Planning Board Member For Five Year One Park Commission Member For Five Years Mr. Steven H. Kitchin Abstained
Yes: Carreiro, HeimAbstained: Kitchin
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to post to the Constables of the Town of Swansea, the Annual Town Election Warrant dated April 13, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Town Candidates. One Selectman For Three Years One Assessor of Taxes For Three Years Two School Committee Members For Three Years One Town Moderator For Three Years One Tree Warden For Three Years Two Trustees of Public Library For Three Years One Community Preservation Committee Member For Three Years One Housing Authority Member For Five Years One Planning Board Member For Five Year One Park Commission Member For Five Years Mr. Steven H. Kitchin Abstained MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #123 Town Hall (Property Maintenance) - Personal Services $51,541.00, Expenses $77,000.00 - Total $128,541.00
To approve budget #123 Town Hall (Property Maintenance) - Personal Services $51,541.00, Expenses $77,000.00 - Total $128,541.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #123 Town Hall (Property Maintenance) - Personal Services $51,541.00, Expenses $77,000.00 - Total $128,541.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #145 Treasurer/Collector - Personal Services $162,473.00, Expenses $36,500.00 - Total $198,973.00
To approve budget #145 Treasurer/Collector - Personal Services $162,473.00, Expenses $36,500.00 - Total $198,973.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #145 Treasurer/Collector - Personal Services $162,473.00, Expenses $36,500.00 - Total $198,973.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #151 Legal/Risk Management Services - Expenses $125,000.00 - Total $125,000.00
To approve budget #151 Legal/Risk Management Services - Expenses $125,000.00 - Total $125,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #151 Legal/Risk Management Services - Expenses $125,000.00 - Total $125,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #161 Town Clerk - Personal Services $147,310.00, Expenses $11,130.00 - Total $158,440.00
To approve budget #161 Town Clerk - Personal Services $147,310.00, Expenses $11,130.00 - Total $158,440.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #161 Town Clerk - Personal Services $147,310.00, Expenses $11,130.00 - Total $158,440.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #162 Elections Expense - Expenses $56,344.00 - Total $56,344.00
To approve budget #162 Elections Expense - Expenses $56,344.00 - Total $56,344.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #162 Elections Expense - Expenses $56,344.00 - Total $56,344.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #163 Registrar of Voters - Personal Services $1,632.00, Expenses $8,200.00 - Total $9,832.00
To approve budget #163 Registrar of Voters - Personal Services $1,632.00, Expenses $8,200.00 - Total $9,832.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carrciro, to approve budget #163 Registrar of Voters - Personal Services $1,632.00, Expenses $8,200.00 - Total $9,832.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim)
Approve budget #171 Conservation Commission - Personal Services $80,326.00, Expenses $6,112.00 - Total $86,438.00
To approve budget #171 Conservation Commission - Personal Services $80,326.00, Expenses $6,112.00 - Total $86,438.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #171 Conservation Commission - Personal Services $80,326.00, Expenses $6,112.00 - Total $86,438.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #175 Planning Board - Personal Services $110,743.00, Expenses $12,397.00 - Total $123,140.00
To approve budget #175 Planning Board - Personal Services $110,743.00, Expenses $12,397.00 - Total $123,140.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #175 Planning Board - Personal Services $110,743.00, Expenses $12,397.00 - Total $123,140.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #192 Beach Expense - Expenses $30,000.00 - Total $30,000.00
To approve budget #192 Beach Expense - Expenses $30,000.00 - Total $30,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #192 Beach Expense - Expenses $30,000.00 - Total $30,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #390 - Bristol County Agricultural School Assessment - Expenses $36,255.00, Diman Regional Assessment - Expenses $1,705,277.00 - Total $1,741,532.00
To approve budget #390 - Bristol County Agricultural School Assessment - Expenses $36,255.00, Diman Regional Assessment - Expenses $1,705,277.00 - Total $1,741,532.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #390 - Bristol County Agricultural School Assessment - Expenses $36,255.00, Diman Regional Assessment - Expenses $1,705,277.00 - Total $1,741,532.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #510 - Board of Health - Personal Services $115,812.00, Expenses $18,180.00 - Total $133,992.00
To approve budget #510 - Board of Health - Personal Services $115,812.00, Expenses $18,180.00 - Total $133,992.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #510 - Board of Health - Personal Services $115,812.00, Expenses $18,180.00 - Total $133,992.00. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #511 -- Board of Health - Nurse - Personal Services $59,867.00, Expenses $8,760.00 - Total $68,627.00
To approve budget #511 -- Board of Health - Nurse - Personal Services $59,867.00, Expenses $8,760.00 - Total $68,627.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #511 -- Board of Health - Nurse - Personal Services $59,867.00, Expenses $8,760.00 - Total $68,627.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #512 ~ Board of Health - Animal Control - Personal Services $87,336.00, Expenses $17,035.00 - Total $104,371.00
To approve budget #512 ~ Board of Health - Animal Control - Personal Services $87,336.00, Expenses $17,035.00 - Total $104,371.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #512 ~ Board of Health - Animal Control - Personal Services $87,336.00, Expenses $17,035.00 - Total $104,371.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #541 - Council on Aging - Personal Services - $139,260.00, Expenses - $97,652.00 - Total $236,912.00
To approve budget #541 - Council on Aging - Personal Services - $139,260.00, Expenses - $97,652.00 - Total $236,912.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #541 - Council on Aging - Personal Services - $139,260.00, Expenses - $97,652.00 - Total $236,912.00. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #543 - Veterans - Personal Services $104,347.00, Expenses $8,000.00 - Benefits $284,982.00 - Total $397,329.00
To approve budget #543 - Veterans - Personal Services $104,347.00, Expenses $8,000.00 - Benefits $284,982.00 - Total $397,329.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #543 - Veterans - Personal Services $104,347.00, Expenses $8,000.00 - Benefits $284,982.00 - Total $397,329.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #650 - Park Commission - Personal Services - $53,618.00, Expenses - $32,715.00, Capital Outlay - $650.00 - Total $86,983.00
To approve budget #650 - Park Commission - Personal Services - $53,618.00, Expenses - $32,715.00, Capital Outlay - $650.00 - Total $86,983.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #650 - Park Commission - Personal Services - $53,618.00, Expenses - $32,715.00, Capital Outlay - $650.00 - Total $86,983.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #751 - Notes and Interest Long Term Debt - $157,110.00 - Total $157,110.00
To approve budget #751 - Notes and Interest Long Term Debt - $157,110.00 - Total $157,110.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #751 - Notes and Interest Long Term Debt - $157,110.00 - Total $157,110.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #752 - Notes and Interest Short Term Debt - $10,000.00 - Total $10,000.00
To approve budget #752 - Notes and Interest Short Term Debt - $10,000.00 - Total $10,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #752 - Notes and Interest Short Term Debt - $10,000.00 - Total $10,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #900 - Bristol County Retirement Fund (Pensions) - Expenses - $2,258,208.00 - Total $2,258,208.00
To approve budget #900 - Bristol County Retirement Fund (Pensions) - Expenses - $2,258,208.00 - Total $2,258,208.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #900 - Bristol County Retirement Fund (Pensions) - Expenses - $2,258,208.00 - Total $2,258,208.00. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #913- Unemployment Compensation - Personal Services - $20,000.00 - Total $20,000.00
To approve budget #913- Unemployment Compensation - Personal Services - $20,000.00 - Total $20,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #913- Unemployment Compensation - Personal Services - $20,000.00 - Total $20,000.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #951 - Soil Commission - $164.00 - Total $164.00
To approve budget #951 - Soil Commission - $164.00 - Total $164.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve budget #951 - Soil Commission - $164.00 - Total $164.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget #155 Management Information Systems - Expenses - $96,802.00 - Total $96,802.00
To approve budget #155 Management Information Systems - Expenses - $96,802.00 - Total $96,802.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #155 Management Information Systems - Expenses - $96,802.00 - Total $96,802.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve budget #135 Auditor/Accountant - Personal Services - $153,179.00, Expenses $33,099.00 - Total $186,278.00
To approve budget #135 Auditor/Accountant - Personal Services - $153,179.00, Expenses $33,099.00 - Total $186,278.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #135 Auditor/Accountant - Personal Services - $153,179.00, Expenses $33,099.00 - Total $186,278.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Appoint the Chairman of the Board to request the designation from the Town Accountant, and bring it back to the Board of Selectmen per Chapter 44 Sec. 31
To appoint the Chairman of the Board to request the designation from the Town Accountant, and bring it back to the Board of Selectmen per Chapter 44 Sec. 31
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to appoint the Chairman of the Board to request the designation from the Town Accountant, and bring it back to the Board of Selectmen per Chapter 44 Sec. 31. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Open Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020 as amended and presented. Strike the first sentence on page 4, paragraph 11. Strike the last sentence on page 4, paragraph 11
To approve the Open Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020 as amended and presented. Strike the first sentence on page 4, paragraph 11. Strike the last sentence on page 4, paragraph 11
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the Open Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020 as amended and presented. Strike the first sentence on page 4, paragraph 11. Strike the last sentence on page 4, paragraph 11. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Open Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2020 with amendments on page 3
To approve the Open Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2020 with amendments on page 3
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the Open Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2020 with amendments on page 3. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of March 3, 2020 with amendments - not to be released. (Edits on 2™ sentence and minor grammatical correction) Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained
To approve the Executive Session Minutes of March 3, 2020 with amendments - not to be released. (Edits on 2™ sentence and minor grammatical correction) Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of March 3, 2020 with amendments - not to be released. (Edits on 2™ sentence and minor grammatical correction) Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:51 p.m
To adjourn at 8:51 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
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