MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2021
22 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
Approve $831,663 for personal services, $276,350 in expenses, $125,000 for streetlights, and $150,000 for snow removal for a total of $1,383,013 for Budget 422 - Highway, and recommend to Advisory and
To approve $831,663 for personal services, $276,350 in expenses, $125,000 for streetlights, and $150,000 for snow removal for a total of $1,383,013 for Budget 422 - Highway, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $831,663 for personal services, $276,350 in expenses, $125,000 for streetlights, and $150,000 for snow removal for a total of $1,383,013 for Budget 422 - Highway, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 2 Solid Waste Enterprise Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Table the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
To table the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to table the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Update - Swansea/Somerset Sewer Intermunicipal Agreement - Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $264,707 for personal services and $106,875 in expenses, Budget 610 - Library, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $264,707 for personal services and $106,875 in expenses, Budget 610 - Library, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $264,707 for personal services and $106,875 in expenses, Budget 610 - Library, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ratify Town Accountant Contract FY2022 - FY2024 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Ratify the Town Accountant Contract for FY2022-FY2024
To ratify the Town Accountant Contract for FY2022-FY2024
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to ratify the Town Accountant Contract for FY2022-FY2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 3 ABCC Seasonal Renewal Certification 2021 Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the ABCC Seasonal Renewal Certification for 2021
To approve the ABCC Seasonal Renewal Certification for 2021
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the ABCC Seasonal Renewal Certification for 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS FY2022 Budgets 135 - Town Accountant MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $160,247 for personal services and $33,099 in expenses, Budget 135 - Town Accountant, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $160,247 for personal services and $33,099 in expenses, Budget 135 - Town Accountant, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $160,247 for personal services and $33,099 in expenses, Budget 135 - Town Accountant, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 630 - Recreation MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $14,820 for personal services and $12,855 in expenses, Budget 630 - Recreation, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $14,820 for personal services and $12,855 in expenses, Budget 630 - Recreation, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $14,820 for personal services and $12,855 in expenses, Budget 630 - Recreation, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 650 - Parks Department Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $78,608 for personal services and $36,015 in expenses, Budget 650 - Parks Department, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $78,608 for personal services and $36,015 in expenses, Budget 650 - Parks Department, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $78,608 for personal services and $36,015 in expenses, Budget 650 - Parks Department, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 510 - Board of Health MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $118,245 for personal services and $18,180 in expenses, Budget 510 - Board of Health, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $118,245 for personal services and $18,180 in expenses, Budget 510 - Board of Health, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $118,245 for personal services and $18,180 in expenses, Budget 510 - Board of Health, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 511 - Town Nurse MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $71,347 for personal services and $8,760 in expenses, Budget 511 - Town Nurse, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $71,347 for personal services and $8,760 in expenses, Budget 511 - Town Nurse, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $71,347 for personal services and $8,760 in expenses, Budget 511 - Town Nurse, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 4 512 - Animal Control MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $89,226 for personal services and $17,035 in expenses, Budget 512 - Animal Control, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $89,226 for personal services and $17,035 in expenses, Budget 512 - Animal Control, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $89,226 for personal services and $17,035 in expenses, Budget 512 - Animal Control, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $48,690 for Bristol Aggie and $1,509,972 for Diman for a total of $1,558,662 in expenses, Budget 390 - Vocational Schools, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $48,690 for Bristol Aggie and $1,509,972 for Diman for a total of $1,558,662 in expenses, Budget 390 - Vocational Schools, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $48,690 for Bristol Aggie and $1,509,972 for Diman for a total of $1,558,662 in expenses, Budget 390 - Vocational Schools, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $142,049 for personal services and $97,652 in expenses, Budget 541 - Council on Aging, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $142,049 for personal services and $97,652 in expenses, Budget 541 - Council on Aging, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $142,049 for personal services and $97,652 in expenses, Budget 541 - Council on Aging, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 543 - Veteran's Department MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $106,431 for personal services and $8,000 in expenses, Budget 543 - Veteran's Department, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $106,431 for personal services and $8,000 in expenses, Budget 543 - Veteran's Department, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $106,431 for personal services and $8,000 in expenses, Budget 543 - Veteran's Department, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Trash Abatement MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve a trash fee abatement, dated March 18, 2021, in the amount of $420
To approve a trash fee abatement, dated March 18, 2021, in the amount of $420
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve a trash fee abatement, dated March 18, 2021, in the amount of $420. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Minutes of March 9, 2021
To approve the Minutes of March 9, 2021
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Minutes of March 9, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 5 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Release the Executive Session Minutes of 02/23/2021, 11/24/2020, 10/13/2020, 05/19/2020, 05/12/2020, 04/23/2019, 04/16/2019, 08/14/2018, 02/12/2018
To release the Executive Session Minutes of 02/23/2021, 11/24/2020, 10/13/2020, 05/19/2020, 05/12/2020, 04/23/2019, 04/16/2019, 08/14/2018, 02/12/2018
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to release the Executive Session Minutes of 02/23/2021, 11/24/2020, 10/13/2020, 05/19/2020, 05/12/2020, 04/23/2019, 04/16/2019, 08/14/2018, 02/12/2018, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Vote to Award Bid - 2021 F600 Truck - H.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Award the bid for a 2021 F600 to Stoneham Motor Company for $81,649
To award the bid for a 2021 F600 to Stoneham Motor Company for $81,649
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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to award the bid for a 2021 F600 to Stoneham Motor Company for $81,649. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Award of Bid - 69 Louis Street, Dennis Leonardo MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Award 69 Louis Street to Mr. Dennis Leonardo in the amount of $21,555
To award 69 Louis Street to Mr. Dennis Leonardo in the amount of $21,555
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to award 69 Louis Street to Mr. Dennis Leonardo in the amount of $21,555. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Update on American Rescue Plan Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Adopt the Criminal Offender Record Information Policy
To adopt the Criminal Offender Record Information Policy
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to adopt the Criminal Offender Record Information Policy ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Code of Conduct Policy - Second Reading There was no discussion reg.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for Monday, April 12, 2021 for one Selectman, one Town Clerk, one Assessor of Taxes, two School Committee members, one Diman Regional School Committee Member,
To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for Monday, April 12, 2021 for one Selectman, one Town Clerk, one Assessor of Taxes, two School Committee members, one Diman Regional School Committee Member, two Trustees of Public Library, one Community Preservation Committee member, one Planning Board member, and one Park Commission member
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for Monday, April 12, 2021 for one Selectman, one Town Clerk, one Assessor of Taxes, two School Committee members, one Diman Regional School Committee Member, two Trustees of Public Library, one Community Preservation Committee member, one Planning Board member, and one Park Commission member. ALL IN FAVOR, UNANIMOUS CORRESPONDENCE Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:33 p.m
To adjourn at 8:33 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR, UNANIMOUS Respectfully Submitted, Janet Helley Administrative Assistant 7 List.” (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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