MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 11, 2022
20 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
Not exercise its Right of First Refusal for the Marvel Street Property, Map 27, Lot 9
To not exercise its Right of First Refusal for the Marvel Street Property, Map 27, Lot 9
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to not exercise its Right of First Refusal for the Marvel Street Property, Map 27, Lot 9. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Discuss and Vote: Right of First Refusal 3.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Not exercise its Right of First Refusal for the 3.08 Acres of GAR Highway & Mason Street, Map 20, Lot 39-0
To not exercise its Right of First Refusal for the 3.08 Acres of GAR Highway & Mason Street, Map 20, Lot 39-0
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to not exercise its Right of First Refusal for the 3.08 Acres of GAR Highway & Mason Street, Map 20, Lot 39-0 ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Pledge of License GAR Swansea Liquors, Inc.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve Pledge of License for GAR Swansea Liquors, Inc., 580 GAR Highway
To approve Pledge of License for GAR Swansea Liquors, Inc., 580 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve Pledge of License for GAR Swansea Liquors, Inc., 580 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms Renewal Certifi.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms
To approve the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY 2022 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Forms MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the 2022 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Forms
To approve the 2022 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Forms
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve the 2022 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Forms. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION to recess made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Take agenda item 11, Old Business out of order
To take agenda item 11, Old Business out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to take agenda item 11, Old Business out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Old Business Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $500 for personnel services and $50 for expenses, Budget 114 - Moderator, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $500 for personnel services and $50 for expenses, Budget 114 - Moderator, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $500 for personnel services and $50 for expenses, Budget 114 - Moderator, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $271,372.00 for personnel services and $42,000.00 for expenses, Budget 122 - Selectmen, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $271,372.00 for personnel services and $42,000.00 for expenses, Budget 122 - Selectmen, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $271,372.00 for personnel services and $42,000.00 for expenses, Budget 122 - Selectmen, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $53,738.00 for personnel services and $390,300.00 for expenses, Budget 123 - Public Buildings, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $53,738.00 for personnel services and $390,300.00 for expenses, Budget 123 - Public Buildings, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $53,738.00 for personnel services and $390,300.00 for expenses, Budget 123 - Public Buildings, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $410.00 for expenses, Budget 177 - Water Aquifer, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $410.00 for expenses, Budget 177 - Water Aquifer, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $410.00 for expenses, Budget 177 - Water Aquifer, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $1650.00 for expenses, Budget 195 - Town Reports, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $1650.00 for expenses, Budget 195 - Town Reports, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $1650.00 for expenses, Budget 195 - Town Reports, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $6,800.00 for personnel services and $500.00 for expenses, Budget 244 - Weights and Measures, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $6,800.00 for personnel services and $500.00 for expenses, Budget 244 - Weights and Measures, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $6,800.00 for personnel services and $500.00 for expenses, Budget 244 - Weights and Measures, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY 4 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $340.00 for expenses, Budget 699 - Council of Arts, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $340.00 for expenses, Budget 699 - Council of Arts, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $340.00 for expenses, Budget 699 - Council of Arts, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $2,595,837.00 for expenses, Budget 900 - Pension Benefits, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $2,595,837.00 for expenses, Budget 900 - Pension Benefits, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $2,595,837.00 for expenses, Budget 900 - Pension Benefits, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $20,000.00 for a general fund, Budget 913 - Unemployment, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $20,000.00 for a general fund, Budget 913 - Unemployment, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $20,000.00 for a general fund, Budget 913 - Unemployment, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $5,030.00 for expenses, Budget 951 - Soil Commission, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $5,030.00 for expenses, Budget 951 - Soil Commission, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $5,030.00 for expenses, Budget 951 - Soil Commission, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of December 14, 2021
To approve the Open Session Minutes of December 14, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve the Open Session Minutes of December 14, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Town Administrator's Report Internal Revenue Service - 2022 Mileage.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Create the Open Space Committee, with five-seats with one-year terms, members being at-large
To create the Open Space Committee, with five-seats with one-year terms, members being at-large
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to create the Open Space Committee, with five-seats with one-year terms, members being at-large. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Tobacco and Smoke Free Workplace Policy Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess at 8:30 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Respectfully submitted, Nicole R. Avila,.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Recess at 8:30 p.m
To recess at 8:30 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess at 8:30 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Respectfully submitted, Nicole R.” (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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