MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2020
16 recorded votes, 0 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 executive session for the stated purpose pursuant to Item 1 and Item 2
To enter executive session for the stated purpose pursuant to Item 1 and Item 2
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to enter executive session for the stated purpose pursuant to Item 1 and Item 2. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
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. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 6:35 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS, MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene at 7:22 p.m
To reconvene at 7:22 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchen to reconvene at 7:22 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve this contract
To approve this contract
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve this contract. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve both the contracts for Lieutenant Haslam and Lieutenant Martin with the starting dates of the day following the termination of their current contract and ending June 30, 2023
To approve both the contracts for Lieutenant Haslam and Lieutenant Martin with the starting dates of the day following the termination of their current contract and ending June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve both the contracts for Lieutenant Haslam and Lieutenant Martin with the starting dates of the day following the termination of their current contract and ending June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Exercise the right of first refusal
To exercise the right of first refusal
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim to exercise the right of first refusal. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Nominate Mr. William Anderson, of East Greenwich, RI, to be our Interim Town Administrator effective September 5, 2020
To nominate Mr. William Anderson, of East Greenwich, RI, to be our Interim Town Administrator effective September 5, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to nominate Mr. William Anderson, of East Greenwich, RI, to be our Interim Town Administrator effective September 5, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Refer to legal counsel
To refer to legal counsel
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to refer to legal counsel. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the open session minutes of July 7, 2020 as presented
To approve the open session minutes of July 7, 2020 as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the open session minutes of July 7, 2020 as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the open session minutes of July 21, 2020 as presented
To approve the open session minutes of July 21, 2020 as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the open session minutes of July 21, 2020 as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Enter into executive session for the stated purpose
To enter into executive session for the stated purpose
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. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 8:17 p.m
To recess at 8:17 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 8:17 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene at 8:45 p.m
To reconvene at 8:45 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to reconvene at 8:45 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the contract of William Anderson, Director of Engincering & Highway Services
To approve the contract of William Anderson, Director of Engincering & Highway Services
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the contract of William Anderson, Director of Engincering & Highway Services. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the contract of Swansea Fire Chief Eric Hajder
To approve the contract of Swansea Fire Chief Eric Hajder
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the contract of Swansea Fire Chief Eric Hajder. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Adjourn at 8:58 p.m
To adjourn at 8:58 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:58 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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