MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2021
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Derek W. Heim
Absent: Christopher R. Carreiro
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. Hovorka to SRPEDD
To appoint Mr. Hovorka to SRPEDD
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to appoint Mr. Hovorka to SRPEDD. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Vote/Appointment - 2021-2022 SRPEDD Joint Transpor.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint Mr. Anderson to SRPEDD Transportation Planning Group
To appoint Mr. Anderson to SRPEDD Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to appoint Mr. Anderson to SRPEDD Transportation Planning Group. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Resignation - Board of Health - Derek Heim Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Heim from the Board of Health, effective May 14, 2021
To accept the resignation of Mr. Heim from the Board of Health, effective May 14, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to accept the resignation of Mr. Heim from the Board of Health, effective May 14, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Vote/Appointment - Board of Health - Term to expir.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint Mr. Robert C. Medeiros to the Board of Health, effective May 14, 2021, with a term to expire on June 30, 2022. Mr. Heim agreed that he is a great fit for the Board, and welcomed his interest t
To appoint Mr. Robert C. Medeiros to the Board of Health, effective May 14, 2021, with a term to expire on June 30, 2022. Mr. Heim agreed that he is a great fit for the Board, and welcomed his interest to serve the community
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to appoint Mr. Robert C. Medeiros to the Board of Health, effective May 14, 2021, with a term to expire on June 30, 2022. Mr. Heim agreed that he is a great fit for the Board, and welcomed his interest to serve the community. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Appointment - Swansea Housing Authority Tenant Mem.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint Mr. Crocker as the Tenant Member to the Swansea Housing Authority
To appoint Mr. Crocker as the Tenant Member to the Swansea Housing Authority
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to appoint Mr. Crocker as the Tenant Member to the Swansea Housing Authority. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Year - End Transfers Management Info Systems Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Transfer $5,414.38 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Management Info Systems fund, 01-155-5201
To transfer $5,414.38 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Management Info Systems fund, 01-155-5201
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to transfer $5,414.38 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Management Info Systems fund, 01-155-5201. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Various-Town Hall, Board of Health, Building, Trea.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Transfer $690 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to various user accounts for Town Hall, Board of Health, Building Treasurer, and Library
To transfer $690 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to various user accounts for Town Hall, Board of Health, Building Treasurer, and Library
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to transfer $690 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to various user accounts for Town Hall, Board of Health, Building Treasurer, and Library. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Diman Vocational Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Transfer $8,421 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Diman Vocational 01-390-52-5633
To transfer $8,421 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Diman Vocational 01-390-52-5633
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to transfer $8,421 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Diman Vocational 01-390-52-5633. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Nurse Department Head Salary Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Transfer $5,861.06 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Nurse Dept. Head Salary 01-511-51-5101
To transfer $5,861.06 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Nurse Dept. Head Salary 01-511-51-5101
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to transfer $5,861.06 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Nurse Dept. Head Salary 01-511-51-5101. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Tree Warden Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Place the articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 14
To place the articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 14
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to place the articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 14. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Discussion continued regarding the proposed Annual.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Include Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to include Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Include Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to include Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Include Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to include Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Include Article 30 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 30 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to include Article 30 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Include Article 31 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 31 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to include Article 31 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Include Article 37 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 37 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to include Article 37 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting on April 27, 2021
To approve the meeting minutes from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting on April 27, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to approve the meeting minutes from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting on April 27, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Town Administrator's Report Discussion of Disposit.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the SERSG contract
To approve the SERSG contract
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to approve the SERSG contract. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve WB Mason for their winning bid
To approve WB Mason for their winning bid
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to approve WB Mason for their winning bid. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Adjourn at 8:36 p.m
To adjourn at 8:36 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY Respectfully Submitted, Janet Helley ATTACHED DOCU.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
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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