MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 9, 2021
24 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
Appoint Jacob Ferreira of Dighton, MA and Evan Taylor of Fall River, MA as Reserve Police Officers for the Swansea Police Department, effective February 9, 2021
To appoint Jacob Ferreira of Dighton, MA and Evan Taylor of Fall River, MA as Reserve Police Officers for the Swansea Police Department, effective February 9, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Jacob Ferreira of Dighton, MA and Evan Taylor of Fall River, MA as Reserve Police Officers for the Swansea Police Department, effective February 9, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS FY2022 BUDGETS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $500 for personal services and $50 for expenses, Budget 114 - Moderator, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $500 for personal services and $50 for expenses, Budget 114 - Moderator, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $500 for personal services and $50 for expenses, Budget 114 - Moderator, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $5,200 for expenses, Budget 131 - Advisory & Finance, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $5,200 for expenses, Budget 131 - Advisory & Finance, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $5,200 for expenses, Budget 131 - Advisory & Finance, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $100,000 for transfers, Budget 132 - Reserve Fund, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $100,000 for transfers, Budget 132 - Reserve Fund, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $100,000 for transfers, Budget 132 - Reserve Fund, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Table Budget 141 - Assessors
To table Budget 141 - Assessors
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to table Budget 141 - Assessors. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $149,219 for personal services and $11,132 for expenses, Budget 161 - Town Clerk and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $149,219 for personal services and $11,132 for expenses, Budget 161 - Town Clerk and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $149,219 for personal services and $11,132 for expenses, Budget 161 - Town Clerk and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $51,550 for expenses, Budget 162 - Elections and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $51,550 for expenses, Budget 162 - Elections and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $51,550 for expenses, Budget 162 - Elections and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $81,937 for personal services and $8,200 for expenses, Budget 163 - Conservation Commission and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $81,937 for personal services and $8,200 for expenses, Budget 163 - Conservation Commission and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $81,937 for personal services and $8,200 for expenses, Budget 163 - Conservation Commission and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $149,219 for personal services and $6,112 for expenses, Budget 171 - Town Clerk and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $149,219 for personal services and $6,112 for expenses, Budget 171 - Town Clerk and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $149,219 for personal services and $6,112 for expenses, Budget 171 - Town Clerk and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Table Budget 176 - Zoning Board of Appeals
To table Budget 176 - Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to table Budget 176 - Zoning Board of Appeals. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $410 for expenses, Budget 177 - Water Aquifer District, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $410 for expenses, Budget 177 - Water Aquifer District, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $410 for expenses, Budget 177 - Water Aquifer District, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 3 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $1,650 for expenses, Budget 195 - Town Reports, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $1,650 for expenses, Budget 195 - Town Reports, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $1,650 for expenses, Budget 195 - Town Reports, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $6,800 for personal services and $500 for expenses, Budget 244 - Sealer of Weights, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $6,800 for personal services and $500 for expenses, Budget 244 - Sealer of Weights, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $6,800 for personal services and $500 for expenses, Budget 244 - Sealer of Weights, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $500 for personal services and $49,500 for expenses, Budget 429 - Tree Warden, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $500 for personal services and $49,500 for expenses, Budget 429 - Tree Warden, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $500 for personal services and $49,500 for expenses, Budget 429 - Tree Warden, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $1,486 for personal services and $150 for expenses, Budget 491 - Cemeteries Record Clerk, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $1,486 for personal services and $150 for expenses, Budget 491 - Cemeteries Record Clerk, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $1,486 for personal services and $150 for expenses, Budget 491 - Cemeteries Record Clerk, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $2,000 for expenses, Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers Graves, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $2,000 for expenses, Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers Graves, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $2,000 for expenses, Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers Graves, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $2,800 for expenses, Budget 680 - Special Events, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $2,800 for expenses, Budget 680 - Special Events, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $2,800 for expenses, Budget 680 - Special Events, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $340 for expenses, Budget 699 - Council of Arts, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $340 for expenses, Budget 699 - Council of Arts, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $340 for expenses, Budget 699 - Council of Arts, and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Table this budget
To table this budget
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to table this budget. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 4 AWARD OF BID - FLOOR REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION TWO Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Award the bid for the Floor Replacement at Fire Station Two in the amount of $18,595 to Regal Floor Covering
To award the bid for the Floor Replacement at Fire Station Two in the amount of $18,595 to Regal Floor Covering
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to award the bid for the Floor Replacement at Fire Station Two in the amount of $18,595 to Regal Floor Covering. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS TRASH ABATEMENTS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve 2021 Fees in the amount of $226.32
To approve 2021 Fees in the amount of $226.32
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve 2021 Fees in the amount of $226.32 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES None TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Review resid.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Alcoholic Beverages Policies, Rules, and Regulations, with the proposed amendment, effective February 9, 2021
To approve the Alcoholic Beverages Policies, Rules, and Regulations, with the proposed amendment, effective February 9, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Alcoholic Beverages Policies, Rules, and Regulations, with the proposed amendment, effective February 9, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye. Motion carries unanimously. They Board will not be returning to open session. MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess at 7.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 7:23 p.m
To recess at 7:23 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess at 7:23 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully Submitted, Janet Helley Administrative Assistant 6 Lis.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
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