MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 22, 2022
17 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 $306,273 and $113,364 in expenses, Budget 610 - Library, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $306,273 and $113,364 in expenses, Budget 610 - Library, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $306,273 and $113,364 in expenses, Budget 610 - Library, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess at 7:00 p.m
To recess at 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess at 7:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR ~- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Reconvene at 7:05 p.m
To reconvene at 7:05 p.m
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reconvene at 7:05 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Update on Access to Waterways - William Anderson, Highway Director.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Selectmen's Warrant to the Tax Collector, Trash Fees Second Commitment, in the amount of $337,920.00
To approve the Selectmen's Warrant to the Tax Collector, Trash Fees Second Commitment, in the amount of $337,920.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Selectmen's Warrant to the Tax Collector, Trash Fees Second Commitment, in the amount of $337,920.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UANIMOUS 2 Vote to Sign 2022 Annual Town Election Warrant MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve and place the following items on the Annual Town Election Warrant: ONE SELECTMAN FOR THREE YEARS ONE TREASURER/COLLECTOR FOR THREE YEARS ONE ASSESSOR OF TAXES FOR THREE YEARS ONE SCHOOL COMMIT
To approve and place the following items on the Annual Town Election Warrant: ONE SELECTMAN FOR THREE YEARS ONE TREASURER/COLLECTOR FOR THREE YEARS ONE ASSESSOR OF TAXES FOR THREE YEARS ONE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THREE YEARS TWO TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS ONE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THREE YEARS SIX CONSTABLES FOR THREE YEARS ONE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER FOR FIVE YEARS ONE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR FIVE YEARS ONE PARK COMMISSION MEMBER FOR FIVE YEARS QUESTION #1 Shall the Town vote to have its Selectmen act as the Sewer Commission? QUESTION #2 Shall the Town of Swansea be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Greater Fall River Vocational School District for the purpose of paying costs of designing, engineering, construct
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve and place the following items on the Annual Town Election Warrant: ONE SELECTMAN FOR THREE YEARS ONE TREASURER/COLLECTOR FOR THREE YEARS ONE ASSESSOR OF TAXES FOR THREE YEARS ONE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THREE YEARS TWO TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS ONE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THREE YEARS SIX CONSTABLES FOR THREE YEARS ONE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER FOR FIVE YEARS ONE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR FIVE YEARS ONE PARK COMMISSION MEMBER FOR FIVE YEARS QUESTION #1 Shall the Town vote to have its Selectmen act as the Sewer Commission? QUESTION #2 Shall the Town of Swansea be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Greater Fall River Vocational School District for the purpose of paying costs of designing, engineering, constructing and equip a new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and related athletic facilities at 251 Stonehaven Road in Fall River, Massachusetts, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto? ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Ratify Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras - Patr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras between the Town of Swansea and the Patrolman's Union
To ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras between the Town of Swansea and the Patrolman's Union
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras between the Town of Swansea and the Patrolman's Union. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Vote to Ratify Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras - Sup.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras between the Town of Swansea and the Superior Officer's Union
To ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras between the Town of Swansea and the Superior Officer's Union
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Body Worn Cameras between the Town of Swansea and the Superior Officer's Union. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Vote to Establish Comprehensive Plan Committee and Appoint members.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Establish the Comprehensive Plan Committee and appoint Matt Beane, Housing Authority and Parks Commission, Kelly O' Brien-Plante, Cultural Council, Kim O'Donahue, Cultural Council, Patricia Redfearn,
To establish the Comprehensive Plan Committee and appoint Matt Beane, Housing Authority and Parks Commission, Kelly O' Brien-Plante, Cultural Council, Kim O'Donahue, Cultural Council, Patricia Redfearn, Historical Commission, Jeff Sutherland, Swansea Water District, and Crawford Kirkpatrick, Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to establish the Comprehensive Plan Committee and appoint Matt Beane, Housing Authority and Parks Commission, Kelly O' Brien-Plante, Cultural Council, Kim O'Donahue, Cultural Council, Patricia Redfearn, Historical Commission, Jeff Sutherland, Swansea Water District, and Crawford Kirkpatrick, Zoning Board of Appeals ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 3 Approval of Minutes Open Session: March 8, 2022 Minutes not avail.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve and make a change to $1.4 million for the fire engine
To approve and make a change to $1.4 million for the fire engine
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve and make a change to $1.4 million for the fire engine. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approved the additional request for the Emergency Management Vehicle at $100,000
To approved the additional request for the Emergency Management Vehicle at $100,000
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approved the additional request for the Emergency Management Vehicle at $100,000. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Reconsider Budget 122 - Selectmen
To reconsider Budget 122 - Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reconsider Budget 122 - Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Budget 122 to include a Human Resources Director with a salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 for a total of $307,197 in personnel services, and $45,000 in expenses and recommend to Advisory & Fin
To approve Budget 122 to include a Human Resources Director with a salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 for a total of $307,197 in personnel services, and $45,000 in expenses and recommend to Advisory & Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Budget 122 to include a Human Resources Director with a salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 for a total of $307,197 in personnel services, and $45,000 in expenses and recommend to Advisory & Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Review and Act on Host Community Agreement - Sears Far.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Host Community Agreement for Sears Farm Wellness at 215 Sears Farm Road
To approve the Host Community Agreement for Sears Farm Wellness at 215 Sears Farm Road
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Host Community Agreement for Sears Farm Wellness at 215 Sears Farm Road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Host Community Agreement - Northeast Cann.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Host Community Agreement for Northeast Cann, Inc. at 610 G.A.R. Highway
To approve the Host Community Agreement for Northeast Cann, Inc. at 610 G.A.R. Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Host Community Agreement for Northeast Cann, Inc. at 610 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS New Business Approve Town Counsel Rate Change Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the rate change for Town Counsel for legal services from $200/hour to $225/hour, effective May 1, 2022
To approve the rate change for Town Counsel for legal services from $200/hour to $225/hour, effective May 1, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the rate change for Town Counsel for legal services from $200/hour to $225/hour, effective May 1, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Correspondence Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess to clear the room at 8:36 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS R.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess to clear the room at 8:36 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:36 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess to clear the room at 8:36 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Nenet OAK (/Janet Helley ! Document List:.” (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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