April 27, 2021

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to nominate Mr. Derek Heim for the position of Chairman of the Board of Selectman. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to nominate Mr. Steve Kitchin for the position of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectman. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to nominate Mr. Christopher Carreiro for the position of Clerk of the Board of Selectman. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote/Appointment - Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectm.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Mr. Kevin Thomas Rutherford of Marstons Mills, MA as the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen & Town Administrator, effective May 3, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to take agenda item 5 out of sequence. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Request for Massachusetts School Building Authori.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to pass the following resolution: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 27, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Swansea Board of Selectmen of Swansea, in accordance with its charter, by- laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 26, 2021 for the Joseph Case Junior High School located at 195 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future based upon SOI Priority #2; Elimination of existing severe overcrowding and SOI Priority #7: Replacement of obsolete building in order to provide a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Swansea School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 3 Discussion - Date of Annual and Special Town Meetings - Paul Burk.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to delay the Special and Annual Town Meetings, as a result of the Governor's emergency order, from May 17, 2021 to June 14, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 6:45 PM - Hearing - Class II Auto License - Update/Revocation Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to table item 7, Review and Approve Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ratify Police Lieutenant Contract - Patrick Mooney MOTION made by M.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept the arrangements through the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) for the awarding authority for the Town of Swansea to T. Miozzi, Inc., of 80 Compass Circle, N. Kingston, RI in the amount of $150,990.00 and to Markings, Inc., of 30 Riverside Dr., Pembroke, MA in the amount of $15,267.15. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 5 Vote to enter into Electricity Supply Agreement with Constellatio.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to enter into an agreement for our municipal operations with Constellation New Energy at .0975 cents per kilowatt, for a term not to exceed 18 months. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Discussion on Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to adopt the Code of Conduct Policy with amendments. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 6 John McAuliffe Dedication Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the lifting of the Town residency requirement at the Swansea Town Beach. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to end extension of Families First Coronavirus Response Act le.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to end the extension of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave policy. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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