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

June 23, 2020

48 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

Change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1 as Item 2

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1 as Item 2

Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin to change Item 2 as Item 1, and Item 1 as Item 2. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Enter the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To enter the public hearing

Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to enter the public hearing. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Continue the public hearing to a date to be determined

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To continue the public hearing to a date to be determined

Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to continue the public hearing to a date to be determined. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint Mr. Derek W. Heim as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mr. Derek W. Heim as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carteiro, to appoint Mr. Derek W. Heim as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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Appoint Mr. Steven H. Kitchin as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mr. Steven H. Kitchin as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to appoint Mr. Steven H. Kitchin as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

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Approve the reimbursement request in the amount of $1,596.00 for the Pearse Road Culvert

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reimbursement request in the amount of $1,596.00 for the Pearse Road Culvert

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the reimbursement request in the amount of $1,596.00 for the Pearse Road Culvert. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Approve the reimbursement request in the amount of $34,030.67 for the Pearse Road Draining/Improvements

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reimbursement request in the amount of $34,030.67 for the Pearse Road Draining/Improvements

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the reimbursement request in the amount of $34,030.67 for the Pearse Road Draining/Improvements. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Approve the final reports for the reconstruction of Peters Road/drainage improvements, reconstruction of Pearse Road culvert replacement, engineering Bark St. & Buffington St. intersection, engineerin

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the final reports for the reconstruction of Peters Road/drainage improvements, reconstruction of Pearse Road culvert replacement, engineering Bark St. & Buffington St. intersection, engineering Warren Avenue - New Meadow Road, engineering Peters Road, engineering Pearse Road, reconstruction of Hortonville Road drainage improvements, all as final reports to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation under Chapter 90

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the final reports for the reconstruction of Peters Road/drainage improvements, reconstruction of Pearse Road culvert replacement, engineering Bark St. & Buffington St. intersection, engineering Warren Avenue - New Meadow Road, engineering Peters Road, engineering Pearse Road, reconstruction of Hortonville Road drainage improvements, all as final reports to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation under Chapter 90. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Approve On Premise All Alcohol Licenses - for temporary outdoor seating as follows: The Aviary, 2229 G.A.R. Hwy-- Effective June 11, 2020 Harvest Market, 2685 G.A.R. Hwy - Effective June 11, 2020 Swan

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve On Premise All Alcohol Licenses - for temporary outdoor seating as follows: The Aviary, 2229 G.A.R. Hwy-- Effective June 11, 2020 Harvest Market, 2685 G.A.R. Hwy - Effective June 11, 2020 Swansea Country Club, 299 Market St. - Effective June 12, 2020 Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road - Effective June 19, 2020 UMI's Japanese Steakhouse, 1027 G.A.R. Hwy - Effective June 18, 2020 Wampanoag Golf Course, 168 Old Providence Road - Effective June 18, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve On Premise All Alcohol Licenses - for temporary outdoor seating as follows: The Aviary, 2229 G.A.R. Hwy-- Effective June 11, 2020 Harvest Market, 2685 G.A.R. Hwy - Effective June 11, 2020 Swansea Country Club, 299 Market St. - Effective June 12, 2020 Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road - Effective June 19, 2020 UMI's Japanese Steakhouse, 1027 G.A.R. Hwy - Effective June 18, 2020 Wampanoag Golf Course, 168 Old Providence Road - Effective June 18, 2020 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Withdraw the motion

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To withdraw the motion

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to withdraw the motion. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Approve the On Premise All Alcohol License - for temporary outdoor seating for Simply Simon's 481 Wilbur Avenue contingent upon approvals from Department Heads

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the On Premise All Alcohol License - for temporary outdoor seating for Simply Simon's 481 Wilbur Avenue contingent upon approvals from Department Heads

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the On Premise All Alcohol License - for temporary outdoor seating for Simply Simon's 481 Wilbur Avenue contingent upon approvals from Department Heads. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Approve the transfer of $35,000.00 from the Liability Insurance account to the Legal Account

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the transfer of $35,000.00 from the Liability Insurance account to the Legal Account

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim to approve the transfer of $35,000.00 from the Liability Insurance account to the Legal Account. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to the American With Disabilities Act: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Bruce Sutherland, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the American With Disabilities Act: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Bruce Sutherland, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the American With Disabilities Act: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Bruce Sutherland, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to the Beach Committee: Tim Haley James B. Hetherson Bernadette Huck Carole Hyland George Jenkinson Frances Kelley Michael Kelley Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Beach Committee: Tim Haley James B. Hetherson Bernadette Huck Carole Hyland George Jenkinson Frances Kelley Michael Kelley Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to the Beach Committee: Tim Haley James B. Hetherson Bernadette Huck Carole Hyland George Jenkinson Frances Kelley Michael Kelley Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Board of Health: James Carvalho Chairperson Joyce Moore Terms to expire 6/30/2023

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Board of Health: James Carvalho Chairperson Joyce Moore Terms to expire 6/30/2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to the Board of Health: James Carvalho Chairperson Joyce Moore Terms to expire 6/30/2023. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Building Department: Paul Boucher Alternate Building Inspector Timothy F. Cabral Sr. Alternate Electrical Brian Clark Plumbing & Gas Inspector Marc Lapointe Alternate Edwa

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Building Department: Paul Boucher Alternate Building Inspector Timothy F. Cabral Sr. Alternate Electrical Brian Clark Plumbing & Gas Inspector Marc Lapointe Alternate Edward Majewski Plumbing & Gas Inspector J. Michael Medeiros Wiring Inspector John Santos Alternate Building Inspector Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Building Department: Paul Boucher Alternate Building Inspector Timothy F. Cabral Sr. Alternate Electrical Brian Clark Plumbing & Gas Inspector Marc Lapointe Alternate Edward Majewski Plumbing & Gas Inspector J. Michael Medeiros Wiring Inspector John Santos Alternate Building Inspector Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to the Cemetery Records Clerk: Betty Enos Costa Susan Taveira Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Cemetery Records Clerk: Betty Enos Costa Susan Taveira Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Cemetery Records Clerk: Betty Enos Costa Susan Taveira Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint Jamie Beane to Citizens for Citizens. Term to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jamie Beane to Citizens for Citizens. Term to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Jamie Beane to Citizens for Citizens. Term to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint Eric Hajder as Community Response Coordinator. Term to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Eric Hajder as Community Response Coordinator. Term to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Eric Hajder as Community Response Coordinator. Term to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint Robert Humphreys to the Conservation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2023

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Robert Humphreys to the Conservation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Robert Humphreys to the Conservation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2023, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following as Constables: Joseph Latimer Daniel Lowney Sherry Pare Roland E. Richard Herve Wm Vandal, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following as Constables: Joseph Latimer Daniel Lowney Sherry Pare Roland E. Richard Herve Wm Vandal, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following as Constables: Joseph Latimer Daniel Lowney Sherry Pare Roland E. Richard Herve Wm Vandal, Jr. Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Council on Aging: Margaret Riley Mary Anne Tuttle Terms to expire 6/30/2023

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Council on Aging: Margaret Riley Mary Anne Tuttle Terms to expire 6/30/2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Council on Aging: Margaret Riley Mary Anne Tuttle Terms to expire 6/30/2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint Zackary Seabury as Drainage Inspector. Term to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Zackary Seabury as Drainage Inspector. Term to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Zackary Seabury as Drainage Inspector. Term to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to the Emergency Management Agency: Alan Audet George Arruda Norbert Berard Joseph Boutin Peter Burke Nancy Cordeiro Emanuel Coroa 8 Eric Hajder Gary Huntress Frank McLeod Michae

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Emergency Management Agency: Alan Audet George Arruda Norbert Berard Joseph Boutin Peter Burke Nancy Cordeiro Emanuel Coroa 8 Eric Hajder Gary Huntress Frank McLeod Michael F. Medeiros Antone Miranda Carl Sawejko Jeffrey Sawejko Richard Smith Antone Souza II Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to the Emergency Management Agency: Alan Audet George Arruda Norbert Berard Joseph Boutin Peter Burke Nancy Cordeiro Emanuel Coroa 8 Eric Hajder Gary Huntress Frank McLeod Michael F. Medeiros Antone Miranda Carl Sawejko Jeffrey Sawejko Richard Smith Antone Souza II Terms to expire 6/30/2021 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Fair Housing Committee: Bernadette Huck Carole Hyland Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Fair Housing Committee: Bernadette Huck Carole Hyland Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Fair Housing Committee: Bernadette Huck Carole Hyland Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint Scott Barbato as Fence Viewer. Term to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Scott Barbato as Fence Viewer. Term to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Scott Barbato as Fence Viewer. Term to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to the Harbor Advisory Committee: Henry Elliott Lorraine Morton Nancy Paquin Michael Rapoza John Venturini Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Harbor Advisory Committee: Henry Elliott Lorraine Morton Nancy Paquin Michael Rapoza John Venturini Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Harbor Advisory Committee: Henry Elliott Lorraine Morton Nancy Paquin Michael Rapoza John Venturini Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following as Harbormaster: Harry Deiss Assistant Guy Stuart Assistant Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following as Harbormaster: Harry Deiss Assistant Guy Stuart Assistant Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following as Harbormaster: Harry Deiss Assistant Guy Stuart Assistant Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Historical & Cultural Assets Committee: Ronald Andrade Term to expire 6/30/2022 Carl Becker Term to expire 6/30/2022 Chery] Bogle Chairperson Term to expire 6/30/2023 Coll

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Historical & Cultural Assets Committee: Ronald Andrade Term to expire 6/30/2022 Carl Becker Term to expire 6/30/2022 Chery] Bogle Chairperson Term to expire 6/30/2023 Colleen Brown Term to expire 6/30/2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Historical & Cultural Assets Committee: Ronald Andrade Term to expire 6/30/2022 Carl Becker Term to expire 6/30/2022 Chery] Bogle Chairperson Term to expire 6/30/2023 Colleen Brown Term to expire 6/30/2023 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint George Arruda as Keeper of the Lock Up. Term to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint George Arruda as Keeper of the Lock Up. Term to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint George Arruda as Keeper of the Lock Up. Term to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Personnel Board: Karen Hetherson Russell Malone Janice D. Rego Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Personnel Board: Karen Hetherson Russell Malone Janice D. Rego Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Personnel Board: Karen Hetherson Russell Malone Janice D. Rego Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Deborah Kelley Frances Kelley Laurie Pimentel Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Deborah Kelley Frances Kelley Laurie Pimentel Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Public Access Oversight Committee: Christopher Carreiro Eric Hajder Deborah Kelley Frances Kelley Laurie Pimentel Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint Amy Hubbard to the Recreation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2023

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Amy Hubbard to the Recreation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint Amy Hubbard to the Recreation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint Raymond White as Acting Sealer of Weights & Measures. Term to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Raymond White as Acting Sealer of Weights & Measures. Term to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint Raymond White as Acting Sealer of Weights & Measures. Term to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Selectmen's Office: Janet Helley Parking Clerk Madeleine Lopes Minutes Clerk Jordan Remy Parking Clerk Assistant Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Selectmen's Office: Janet Helley Parking Clerk Madeleine Lopes Minutes Clerk Jordan Remy Parking Clerk Assistant Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to the Selectmen's Office: Janet Helley Parking Clerk Madeleine Lopes Minutes Clerk Jordan Remy Parking Clerk Assistant Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following as Shellfish Warden: Donald DiBiasio Deputy Thomas Eaton Deputy Shane Mello Warden John Souza Deputy Kyle Stone Deputy Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 19

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following as Shellfish Warden: Donald DiBiasio Deputy Thomas Eaton Deputy Shane Mello Warden John Souza Deputy Kyle Stone Deputy Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following as Shellfish Warden: Donald DiBiasio Deputy Thomas Eaton Deputy Shane Mello Warden John Souza Deputy Kyle Stone Deputy Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee: Tracy Jo Anderson William Anderson Colleen Brown Peter Burke Eric Hajder Nuno Jorge John McAuliffe Gayle Sircello Terms to expire 6/

Minutes, page 19

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee: Tracy Jo Anderson William Anderson Colleen Brown Peter Burke Eric Hajder Nuno Jorge John McAuliffe Gayle Sircello Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee: Tracy Jo Anderson William Anderson Colleen Brown Peter Burke Eric Hajder Nuno Jorge John McAuliffe Gayle Sircello Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint Bernadette Huck to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority. Term to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 19

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Bernadette Huck to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority. Term to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint Bernadette Huck to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority. Term to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Swansea Police Department: Colby Anderson Dispatcher Ethan Bouchard Reserve Officer Luke Carvalho Reserve Officer Robert K. Furtado Reserve Officer Ashley Levesque Dispatc

Minutes, page 19

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Swansea Police Department: Colby Anderson Dispatcher Ethan Bouchard Reserve Officer Luke Carvalho Reserve Officer Robert K. Furtado Reserve Officer Ashley Levesque Dispatcher Richard Looker Reserve Officer Daniel Lowney Reserve Officer Andrew Pelletier Reserve Officer 11 | Gregory Ryan Reserve Officer Geoffrey Stanley Reserve Officer Geoffrey Stanley Dispatcher - Full Time Carl Windle Reserve Officer Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint the following to the Swansea Police Department: Colby Anderson Dispatcher Ethan Bouchard Reserve Officer Luke Carvalho Reserve Officer Robert K. Furtado Reserve Officer Ashley Levesque Dispatcher Richard Looker Reserve Officer Daniel Lowney Reserve Officer Andrew Pelletier Reserve Officer 11 | Gregory Ryan Reserve Officer Geoffrey Stanley Reserve Officer Geoffrey Stanley Dispatcher - Full Time Carl Windle Reserve Officer Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Appoint the following to Tobacco Control: Seth Baker Marilyn Edge Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 21

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to Tobacco Control: Seth Baker Marilyn Edge Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to Tobacco Control: Seth Baker Marilyn Edge Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Town Properties Committee: John P. Hansen, Jr. Elizabeth Leonardo Russell Malone Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 21

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Town Properties Committee: John P. Hansen, Jr. Elizabeth Leonardo Russell Malone Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to the Town Properties Committee: John P. Hansen, Jr. Elizabeth Leonardo Russell Malone Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Appoint the following to the Village Park Commission: Carl Becker Colleen Brown Terms to expire 6/30/2021

Minutes, page 21

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the following to the Village Park Commission: Carl Becker Colleen Brown Terms to expire 6/30/2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint the following to the Village Park Commission: Carl Becker Colleen Brown Terms to expire 6/30/2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Approve the tax abatement dated June 12, 2020 in the amount of $120.00. |

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the tax abatement dated June 12, 2020 in the amount of $120.00. |

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the tax abatement dated June 12, 2020 in the amount of $120.00. | ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

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Approve the open session minutes of March 6, 2020

Minutes, page 23

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of March 6, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the open session minutes of March 6, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Approve the open session minutes of May 26, 2020

Minutes, page 23

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of May 26, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the open session minutes of May 26, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Enter | executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, $21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - James P. Purcell

Minutes, page 29

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter | executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, $21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - James P. Purcell

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to enter | executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, $21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - James P. Purcell. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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Recess at 8:07 p.m

Minutes, page 29

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess at 8:07 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 8:07 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

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