MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 12, 2021
10 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 the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Swansea
To approve the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Swansea
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Swansea. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Business Presentation and Host Community Agreement from Sears Farm.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Mr. Jacob Ferreira of Dighton, MA, to the position of full-time Police Officer, upon successful completion of the full-time Police Academy
To appoint Mr. Jacob Ferreira of Dighton, MA, to the position of full-time Police Officer, upon successful completion of the full-time Police Academy
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Mr. Jacob Ferreira of Dighton, MA, to the position of full-time Police Officer, upon successful completion of the full-time Police Academy. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appointment for Swansea Building Department Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Mr. John Santos of Rehoboth, MA, to the position of Building Commissioner, with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
To appoint Mr. John Santos of Rehoboth, MA, to the position of Building Commissioner, with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Mr. John Santos of Rehoboth, MA, to the position of Building Commissioner, with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 3 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Mr. Marc LaPointe of Swansea, MA, to the position of Alternate Building Inspector, with a term to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Mr. Marc LaPointe of Swansea, MA, to the position of Alternate Building Inspector, with a term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Mr. Marc LaPointe of Swansea, MA, to the position of Alternate Building Inspector, with a term to expire on June 30, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Chapter 90 Paving Request Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursement request for various local roadways in the 2022 Paving Program, in the amount of $477,763.18
To approve the State Aid Reimbursement request for various local roadways in the 2022 Paving Program, in the amount of $477,763.18
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the State Aid Reimbursement request for various local roadways in the 2022 Paving Program, in the amount of $477,763.18. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review Requests for American Rescue Plan Act Fund Usage Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Mental Health Response Proposal to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funds up to $150,000.00, with the understand of after the first year, years two and three would require approval of the
To approve the Mental Health Response Proposal to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funds up to $150,000.00, with the understand of after the first year, years two and three would require approval of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Mental Health Response Proposal to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funds up to $150,000.00, with the understand of after the first year, years two and three would require approval of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Vote to Sign Special Town Meeting Warrant Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place the Citizens Petition on the warrant as Article 8, renumbering the current Article 8 to Article 9, Article 9 to Article 10, and Article 10 to Article 11
To place the Citizens Petition on the warrant as Article 8, renumbering the current Article 8 to Article 9, Article 9 to Article 10, and Article 10 to Article 11
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place the Citizens Petition on the warrant as Article 8, renumbering the current Article 8 to Article 9, Article 9 to Article 10, and Article 10 to Article 11. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Open Session Minutes from September 28, 2021 MOTION mad.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 28, 2021
To accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 28, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 28, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Municipal Website Updates Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:33 p.m
To enter into Executive Session at 8:33 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to enter into Executive Session at 8:33 p.m. Roll call vote showed: Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Carreiro, aye; Mr. Heim, aye. MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Nicole R. Avila, Administrative A.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess
To recess
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Nicole R.” (Motion: Carreiro, 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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