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

January 5, 2021

9 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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter executive session

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to enter executive session. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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

Recess at 6:38 p.m. to clear the room

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess at 6:38 p.m. to clear the room

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to recess at 6:38 p.m. to clear the room. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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

Reconvene at 7:37 p.m

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconvene at 7:37 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to reconvene at 7:37 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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

Approve the minutes of December 1, 2020 with one slight amendment. Correct spelling - Mr. Steven Kitchin under Members Present at top of document

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of December 1, 2020 with one slight amendment. Correct spelling - Mr. Steven Kitchin under Members Present at top of document

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchen, to approve the minutes of December 1, 2020 with one slight amendment. Correct spelling - Mr. Steven Kitchin under Members Present at top of document. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Take Item 6 out of order

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To take Item 6 out of order

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to take Item 6 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Acknowledge the change in the IRS mileage reimbursement rate

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To acknowledge the change in the IRS mileage reimbursement rate

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to acknowledge the change in the IRS mileage reimbursement rate. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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

Adjourn at 8:15 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn at 8:15 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (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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