MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 12, 2020
30 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
Include Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $33,000.00 for abatement, floor replacement, and two side door replacements at Fire Station 1
To include Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $33,000.00 for abatement, floor replacement, and two side door replacements at Fire Station 1
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $33,000.00 for abatement, floor replacement, and two side door replacements at Fire Station 1. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $58,000.00 for floor replacement and installation of HVAC at Fire Station 2
To include Article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $58,000.00 for floor replacement and installation of HVAC at Fire Station 2
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $58,000.00 for floor replacement and installation of HVAC at Fire Station 2. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
That the Swansea Board of Selectmen establish a Swansea Firefighter Stipend Program to be administered by the Swansea Fire Chief and funded starting FY2022 subject to Town Meeting approval
That the Swansea Board of Selectmen establish a Swansea Firefighter Stipend Program to be administered by the Swansea Fire Chief and funded starting FY2022 subject to Town Meeting approval
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, that the Swansea Board of Selectmen establish a Swansea Firefighter Stipend Program to be administered by the Swansea Fire Chief and funded starting FY2022 subject to Town Meeting approval, ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve transfer of $43,622.46 from the Liability Insurance Account to the Street Lights Account
To approve transfer of $43,622.46 from the Liability Insurance Account to the Street Lights Account
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve transfer of $43,622.46 from the Liability Insurance Account to the Street Lights Account. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve transfer of $17,377.00 from the Pension Benefits Account to the Diman Regional Schools Account
To approve transfer of $17,377.00 from the Pension Benefits Account to the Diman Regional Schools Account
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve transfer of $17,377.00 from the Pension Benefits Account to the Diman Regional Schools Account. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve transfer of $15,000.00 from the Pension Benefits Account to the BOS-Contracted Services Account
To approve transfer of $15,000.00 from the Pension Benefits Account to the BOS-Contracted Services Account
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve transfer of $15,000.00 from the Pension Benefits Account to the BOS-Contracted Services Account. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Move the Annual Town Election to June 22, 2020
To move the Annual Town Election to June 22, 2020
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. Christopher R. Carreiro, to move the Annual Town Election to June 22, 2020. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY VOTE -1 ABSTENTION The Town Election will be he.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 15 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 15 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derck W. Heim, to include Article 15 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to include Article 17 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 20 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 20 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 20 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 21 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 21 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to include Article 21 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 22 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 22 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 22 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR ~- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 23 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 23 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to include Article 23 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Asticle 24 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Asticle 24 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Asticle 24 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to include Article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to include Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to include Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Christopher R.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Ratify the Clerical Contract for AFSCME Council 93 Local 1701 pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement - Item 8 in our packet. Effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
To ratify the Clerical Contract for AFSCME Council 93 Local 1701 pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement - Item 8 in our packet. Effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to ratify the Clerical Contract for AFSCME Council 93 Local 1701 pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement - Item 8 in our packet. Effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Proclaim May 17 - 23, 2020, as Emergency Medical Services Week
To proclaim May 17 - 23, 2020, as Emergency Medical Services Week
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to proclaim May 17 - 23, 2020, as Emergency Medical Services Week. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Appoint the following individuals to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority effective May 18, 2020 to April 12, 2021: Michael Moore Susan Nedan Gina Weyland Christopher Hajder Mr. Carreiro abstained from
To appoint the following individuals to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority effective May 18, 2020 to April 12, 2021: Michael Moore Susan Nedan Gina Weyland Christopher Hajder Mr. Carreiro abstained from the vote to appoint Susan Nedar. 3 of 4 votes -
The minutes say one member abstained on part of this motion, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following individuals to the Swansea Redevelopment Authority effective May 18, 2020 to April 12, 2021: Michael Moore Susan Nedan Gina Weyland Christopher Hajder Mr. Carreiro abstained from the vote to appoint Susan Nedar. 3 of 4 votes - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the appointment of George Hovorka, as a member of the 2020-2021 SRPEDD (Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic District) effective May 22, 2020 to May 22, 2021
To approve the appointment of George Hovorka, as a member of the 2020-2021 SRPEDD (Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic District) effective May 22, 2020 to May 22, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the appointment of George Hovorka, as a member of the 2020-2021 SRPEDD (Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic District) effective May 22, 2020 to May 22, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the open session minutes of March 24, 2020
To approve the open session minutes of March 24, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the open session minutes of March 24, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the open session minutes of April 7, 2020
To approve the open session minutes of April 7, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the open session minutes of April 7, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the open session minutes of April 21, 2020
To approve the open session minutes of April 21, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the open session minutes of April 21, 2020, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the executive session minutes of April 21, 2020, without release
To approve the executive session minutes of April 21, 2020, without release
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the executive session minutes of April 21, 2020, without release. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Move back to Item I
To move back to Item I
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derck W. Heim, to move back to Item I. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to enter into executive session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Recess at 9:45 p.m
To recess at 9:45 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to recess at 9:45 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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