MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 22, 2020
11 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
Move the election scheduled for November 3, 2020, to the location of the Venus deMilo, 75 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, for both early voting and the November 3" election
To move the election scheduled for November 3, 2020, to the location of the Venus deMilo, 75 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, for both early voting and the November 3" election
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to move the election scheduled for November 3, 2020, to the location of the Venus deMilo, 75 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, for both early voting and the November 3" election. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Table ITEM 2 and ITEM 3
To table ITEM 2 and ITEM 3
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to table ITEM 2 and ITEM 3. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS, DISCUSSION - NORTHEAST ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS - PROPOSED CHANGES IN.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the proposed changes of the draft agreement presented tonight and vetted by town attorneys Anthony Savastano and Brian Cruise that the True Natures agreement be reduced for payments of $25,000
To approve the proposed changes of the draft agreement presented tonight and vetted by town attorneys Anthony Savastano and Brian Cruise that the True Natures agreement be reduced for payments of $25,000 on day of opening the business and $25,000 to be paid within 30 days after that, and the company must pay the town $10,000 to pay for the cost of initial increase of police protection
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin to approve the proposed changes of the draft agreement presented tonight and vetted by town attorneys Anthony Savastano and Brian Cruise that the True Natures agreement be reduced for payments of $25,000 on day of opening the business and $25,000 to be paid within 30 days after that, and the company must pay the town $10,000 to pay for the cost of initial increase of police protection. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Appoint James Raposa, 35 Inverness Road, Swansea, MA, as constable. Term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint James Raposa, 35 Inverness Road, Swansea, MA, as constable. Term to expire June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint James Raposa, 35 Inverness Road, Swansea, MA, as constable. Term to expire June 30, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the revised proposal for dust and noise services from GZA for the total of $10,750.00
To approve the revised proposal for dust and noise services from GZA for the total of $10,750.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the revised proposal for dust and noise services from GZA for the total of $10,750.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Execute the certification provided to us in Item 7 for the purpose of acquisition of 1100 Bark Street
To execute the certification provided to us in Item 7 for the purpose of acquisition of 1100 Bark Street
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to execute the certification provided to us in Item 7 for the purpose of acquisition of 1100 Bark Street. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve both trash abatements in the amount of $125.00 each for a total of $250.00 due to dumpster contracts for the year 2020
To approve both trash abatements in the amount of $125.00 each for a total of $250.00 due to dumpster contracts for the year 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve both trash abatements in the amount of $125.00 each for a total of $250.00 due to dumpster contracts for the year 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNINIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Table Item 9
To table Item 9
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to table Item 9. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the open session minutes of August 26, 2020
To approve the open session minutes of August 26, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the open session minutes of August 26, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Enter into executive session for all the meeting minutes contained on the agenda
To enter into executive session for all the meeting minutes contained on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to enter into executive session for all the meeting minutes contained on the agenda. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 7:59 p.m
To recess at 7:59 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 7:59 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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