MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 22, 2020
19 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Kevin J. Callanan to the position of truck driver/laborer effective January 11, 2021
To appoint Kevin J. Callanan to the position of truck driver/laborer effective January 11, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Kevin J. Callanan to the position of truck driver/laborer effective January 11, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Class II Auto License renewal to Kostyas Auto Sales, 2093 G.A.R. Highway, through December 31, 2021, with required three month check ins with the Board of Selectmen, and they reserve the r
To approve the Class II Auto License renewal to Kostyas Auto Sales, 2093 G.A.R. Highway, through December 31, 2021, with required three month check ins with the Board of Selectmen, and they reserve the right to revoke the license at any time during the next year
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Class II Auto License renewal to Kostyas Auto Sales, 2093 G.A.R. Highway, through December 31, 2021, with required three month check ins with the Board of Selectmen, and they reserve the right to revoke the license at any time during the next year. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Renew the Class II Auto License for Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway. Mr. Heim - Nay
To renew the Class II Auto License for Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway. Mr. Heim - Nay
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to renew the Class II Auto License for Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway. Mr. Heim - Nay MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the interim employment contract between the Town of Swansea and George Arruda effective January 2, 2021, to such date that the Board of Selectmen notify Mr. Arruda of his fourteen day notice
To approve the interim employment contract between the Town of Swansea and George Arruda effective January 2, 2021, to such date that the Board of Selectmen notify Mr. Arruda of his fourteen day notice
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the interim employment contract between the Town of Swansea and George Arruda effective January 2, 2021, to such date that the Board of Selectmen notify Mr. Arruda of his fourteen day notice. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Class I Auto License renewal for Suzuki of Swansea, 610 G.A.R. Highway For the purpose of discussion, Mr. Kitchin said it is reasonable for this applicant to want to do business in the cur
To approve the Class I Auto License renewal for Suzuki of Swansea, 610 G.A.R. Highway For the purpose of discussion, Mr. Kitchin said it is reasonable for this applicant to want to do business in the current fashion. He noted this is the proposed location for a potential marijuana dispensary
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Class I Auto License renewal for Suzuki of Swansea, 610 G.A.R. Highway For the purpose of discussion, Mr. Kitchin said it is reasonable for this applicant to want to do business in the current fashion. He noted this is the proposed location for a potential marijuana dispensary. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve as presented with discussion. Mr. Heim said he is concerned with issuing licenses for Silver Stone Castle and Sparrows that are not even yet off the ground, and setting the tone for holding li
To approve as presented with discussion. Mr. Heim said he is concerned with issuing licenses for Silver Stone Castle and Sparrows that are not even yet off the ground, and setting the tone for holding licenses. He noted Sparrows is planning to start construction in the spring. Mr. Kitchin said he received correspondence from the leadership of Silver Stone Castle with the status of their construction. There was a discussion on the matter. Mr. Kitchin said he felt it is reasonable to ask them for an update on their status every ninety days. Mr. Heim said he wants there to be an agreement with the Board of Selectmen. If there's no construction six months down the road, he said we need to do something about this. He is willing to go along with this as long as we get ninety day update check ins. Mr. Remy will contact the applicants to let them know
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve as presented with discussion. Mr. Heim said he is concerned with issuing licenses for Silver Stone Castle and Sparrows that are not even yet off the ground, and setting the tone for holding licenses. He noted Sparrows is planning to start construction in the spring. Mr. Kitchin said he received correspondence from the leadership of Silver Stone Castle with the status of their construction. There was a discussion on the matter. Mr. Kitchin said he felt it is reasonable to ask them for an update on their status every ninety days. Mr. Heim said he wants there to be an agreement with the Board of Selectmen. If there's no construction six months down the road, he said we need to do something about this. He is willing to go along with this as long as we get ninety day update check ins. Mr. Remy will contact the applicants to let them know. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve. Mr. Kitchin made note last time James Quick Mart came before the Board of Selectmen, he requested they do everything they could to make the enterprise look more attractive. They have paved th
To approve. Mr. Kitchin made note last time James Quick Mart came before the Board of Selectmen, he requested they do everything they could to make the enterprise look more attractive. They have paved the parking lot, did some landscaping, and painted the building, making a good faith effort to comply with his request
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve. Mr. Kitchin made note last time James Quick Mart came before the Board of Selectmen, he requested they do everything they could to make the enterprise look more attractive. They have paved the parking lot, did some landscaping, and painted the building, making a good faith effort to comply with his request. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS, AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE RENEWAL Willaby's Billiards, 1199 G.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve. Mr. Kitchin commented on the terrible condition of the road to Walmart
To approve. Mr. Kitchin commented on the terrible condition of the road to Walmart
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. Mr. Kitchin commented on the terrible condition of the road to Walmart. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve and submit this report as prepared for the Board of Selectmen
To approve and submit this report as prepared for the Board of Selectmen
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve and submit this report as prepared for the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Carreiro abstained. Mr. Carreiro had questions on the census data, MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Table
To table
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to table. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Sign the Southeastern Regional Services Group Intermunicipal Agreement
To sign the Southeastern Regional Services Group Intermunicipal Agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to sign the Southeastern Regional Services Group Intermunicipal Agreement. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the designation and classification as a special municipal employee to the Southeastern Regional Services group with the understanding there is no obligation to this person as an employee
To approve the designation and classification as a special municipal employee to the Southeastern Regional Services group with the understanding there is no obligation to this person as an employee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the designation and classification as a special municipal employee to the Southeastern Regional Services group with the understanding there is no obligation to this person as an employee. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the minutes of November 24, 2020
To approve the minutes of November 24, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the minutes of November 24, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve as submitted
To approve as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Use of Automated Notification System between the Town of Swansea and the Swansea Water District
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Use of Automated Notification System between the Town of Swansea and the Swansea Water District
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Use of Automated Notification System between the Town of Swansea and the Swansea Water District. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Adjourn at 8:28 p.m
To adjourn at 8:28 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:28 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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