MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 6, 2020
20 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 executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to enter executive session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Recess at 6:20 p.m
To recess at 6:20 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to recess at 6:20 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Reconvene at 6:42 p.m
To reconvene at 6:42 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to reconvene at 6:42 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Enter the public hearing for the establishment of FY2021 solid waste fees
To enter the public hearing for the establishment of FY2021 solid waste fees
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to enter the public hearing for the establishment of FY2021 solid waste fees. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Adopt the recommendation of the Town Accountant to keep the bag fees the same and the household fee the same
To adopt the recommendation of the Town Accountant to keep the bag fees the same and the household fee the same
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to adopt the recommendation of the Town Accountant to keep the bag fees the same and the household fee the same. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Exit the public hearing
To exit the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to exit the public hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Take Communication and Correspondence out of order this evening
To take Communication and Correspondence out of order this evening
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to take Communication and Correspondence out of order this evening. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess at 7:17 p.m
To recess at 7:17 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 7:17 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene at 7: 24 p.m
To reconvene at 7: 24 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to reconvene at 7: 24 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 7:48 p.m
To recess at 7:48 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 7:48 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene at 7:50 p.m
To reconvene at 7:50 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to reconvene at 7:50 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 8:10 p.m
To recess at 8:10 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 8:10 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene at 8:15 p.m
To reconvene at 8:15 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to reconvene at 8:15 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the agreement contingent upon town counsel's review and to make possible adjustments to the duration of the term of the agreement, to start at the appropriate time and to end at the appropriat
To approve the agreement contingent upon town counsel's review and to make possible adjustments to the duration of the term of the agreement, to start at the appropriate time and to end at the appropriate time, not to exceed one year
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the agreement contingent upon town counsel's review and to make possible adjustments to the duration of the term of the agreement, to start at the appropriate time and to end at the appropriate time, not to exceed one year. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Move as presented
To move as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to move as presented. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Warrant for the 2020 State Election - Electors of President and Vice President, Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in Gen
To approve the Warrant for the 2020 State Election - Electors of President and Vice President, Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Register of Probate, County Commissioner, County Treasurer, and two questions, including question 1 and question 2 to be placed on the warrant and posted at the following places: Town Hall, Fire Station No.2, Water District, Police Station, Senior Center/Community Center, U.S. Post Office, St. Dominic's Credit Union, Harvest Market
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Warrant for the 2020 State Election - Electors of President and Vice President, Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Register of Probate, County Commissioner, County Treasurer, and two questions, including question 1 and question 2 to be placed on the warrant and posted at the following places: Town Hall, Fire Station No.2, Water District, Police Station, Senior Center/Community Center, U.S. Post Office, St. Dominic's Credit Union, Harvest Market. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Lisa Majewski and Colleen Mulligan to the Swansea Cultural Council, terms to expire October 6, 2023
To appoint Lisa Majewski and Colleen Mulligan to the Swansea Cultural Council, terms to expire October 6, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim to appoint Lisa Majewski and Colleen Mulligan to the Swansea Cultural Council, terms to expire October 6, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the open session minutes of September 8, 2020 as presented
To approve the open session minutes of September 8, 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 September 8, 2020 as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS, MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the executive session minutes of September 8, 2020, but not to be released
To approve the executive session minutes of September 8, 2020, but not to be released
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the executive session minutes of September 8, 2020, but not to be released. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:55 p.m
To adjourn at 8:55 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:55 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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