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Swansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

November 24, 2020

14 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

Open the public hearing at 6:34 p.m

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the public hearing at 6:34 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to open the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the FY2021 Trash Bill Warrant as presented in the amount of $734,880.00. (attached to back of minutes)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the FY2021 Trash Bill Warrant as presented in the amount of $734,880.00. (attached to back of minutes)

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the FY2021 Trash Bill Warrant as presented in the amount of $734,880.00. (attached to back of minutes) ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the trash abatements dated October 29, 20/21in the amount of $6,068.14

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the trash abatements dated October 29, 20/21in the amount of $6,068.14

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the trash abatements dated October 29, 20/21in the amount of $6,068.14. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the proposed meeting dates

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the proposed meeting dates

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the amendment to the Medeiros Farm purchase and sales for an extension of time for performance

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the amendment to the Medeiros Farm purchase and sales for an extension of time for performance

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the amendment to the Medeiros Farm purchase and sales for an extension of time for performance. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the open session minutes of October 20, 2020 as presented

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of October 20, 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 October 20, 2020 as presented. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the open session minutes of October 27, 2020 as presented. |

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of October 27, 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 October 27, 2020 as presented. | ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reduce the quorum to 8 during this pandemic only

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reduce the quorum to 8 during this pandemic only

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to reduce the quorum to 8 during this pandemic only. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the revised plumbing and gas permit fees as presented effective January 1, 2021

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the revised plumbing and gas permit fees as presented effective January 1, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the revised plumbing and gas permit fees as presented effective January 1, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Enter into executive session for stated purpose

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into executive session for 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 stated purpose. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recess at | 7:55 p.m

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess at | 7:55 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at | 7:55 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Reconvene at 8:17 p.m

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconvene at 8:17 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to reconvene at 8:17 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Ratify the contract between the Town of Swansea and our Town Administrator Mallory E. Aronstein

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To ratify the contract between the Town of Swansea and our Town Administrator Mallory E. Aronstein

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to ratify the contract between the Town of Swansea and our Town Administrator Mallory E. Aronstein. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS, On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:19 p.m

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn at 8:19 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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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