MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2020
15 recorded votes, 1 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
Enter into executive session for the stated purpose pursuant to Item 1. ALL INFAVOR -
To enter into executive session for the stated purpose pursuant to Item 1. ALL INFAVOR -
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to enter into executive session for the stated purpose pursuant to Item 1. ALL INFAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 6:35 p.m
To recess at 6:35 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to recess at 6:35 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Reconvene at 7:14 p.m
To reconvene at 7:14 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to reconvene at 7:14 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Ratify the Swansea Coalition of Police Agreement between the Town of Swansea and Local 220, MCOP, AFL-CIO
To ratify the Swansea Coalition of Police Agreement between the Town of Swansea and Local 220, MCOP, AFL-CIO
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to ratify the Swansea Coalition of Police Agreement between the Town of Swansea and Local 220, MCOP, AFL-CIO. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Open the public hearing at 7:17 p.m
To open the public hearing at 7:17 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to open the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Exit the public hearing at 7:38 p.m
To exit the public hearing at 7:38 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to exit the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve a Class II License transfer to Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway
To approve a Class II License transfer to Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve a Class II License transfer to Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Re-appoint Crawford Kirkpatrick to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2023
To re-appoint Crawford Kirkpatrick to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to re-appoint Crawford Kirkpatrick to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint Matthew J. Pimentel to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Matthew J. Pimentel to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Matthew J. Pimentel to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request in the amount of $2,183.55
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request in the amount of $2,183.55
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request in the amount of $2,183.55. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve a trash lien abatement for 2019 in the amount of $140.93
To approve a trash lien abatement for 2019 in the amount of $140.93
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve a trash lien abatement for 2019 in the amount of $140.93. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve a trash abatement for July 30, 2020, in the amount of $135.08
To approve a trash abatement for July 30, 2020, in the amount of $135.08
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Seven H. Kitchin, to approve a trash abatement for July 30, 2020, in the amount of $135.08. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Execute the warrant as presented
To execute the warrant as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to execute the warrant as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the executive session minutes of July 7, 2020 as presented, but do not release
To approve the executive session minutes of July 7, 2020 as presented, but do not release
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the executive session minutes of July 7, 2020 as presented, but do not release. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:56 p.m
To adjourn at 8:56 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
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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