MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 11, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro, Robert C. Medeiros
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into a public hearing for the FY 2023 Solid Waste Fees
To enter into a public hearing for the FY 2023 Solid Waste Fees
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to enter into a public hearing for the FY 2023 Solid Waste Fees. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to close the Public Hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve FY 2023 First Commitment Trash Warrant ( Attached).” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve FY 2023 First Commitment of the Trash Warrant in the amount of $115.00, split into two payments, $55.00 in the first quarter and $60.00 in the second quarter
To approve FY 2023 First Commitment of the Trash Warrant in the amount of $115.00, split into two payments, $55.00 in the first quarter and $60.00 in the second quarter
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve FY 2023 First Commitment of the Trash Warrant in the amount of $115.00, split into two payments, $55.00 in the first quarter and $60.00 in the second quarter. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Have a brief recess
To have a brief recess
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to have a brief recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene the Board of Selectmen Meeting
To reconvene the Board of Selectmen Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconvene the Board of Selectmen Meeting. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Reconsider item number two on the agenda
To reconsider item number two on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconsider item number two on the agenda. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the first commitment FY 2023 trash warrant in the amount of $370,560.00
To approve the first commitment FY 2023 trash warrant in the amount of $370,560.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the first commitment FY 2023 trash warrant in the amount of $370,560.00. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Warrant for 2022 State Election Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Election
To approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Election
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Election. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appointments MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Edward Hill of Swansea, MA to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Edward Hill of Swansea, MA to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Edward Hill of Swansea, MA to the Open Space Committee, term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Katelyn Marshand of Swansea, MA as Minutes Clerk for the Board of Assessors, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Katelyn Marshand of Swansea, MA as Minutes Clerk for the Board of Assessors, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Katelyn Marshand of Swansea, MA as Minutes Clerk for the Board of Assessors, term to expire June 30, 2023, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Britney Messier of Swansea, MA as Minutes Clerk for the Board of Health, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Britney Messier of Swansea, MA as Minutes Clerk for the Board of Health, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Britney Messier of Swansea, MA as Minutes Clerk for the Board of Health, term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Albertina Bell (aka Tina Bell) and Jennifer Salpietro both of Swansea, MA to the Cultural Council, term to expire October, 30 2025
To appoint Albertina Bell (aka Tina Bell) and Jennifer Salpietro both of Swansea, MA to the Cultural Council, term to expire October, 30 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Albertina Bell (aka Tina Bell) and Jennifer Salpietro both of Swansea, MA to the Cultural Council, term to expire October, 30 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Open Session: September 27, 2022 MOTION made by.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes dated September 27, 2022
To approve the open session minutes dated September 27, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes dated September 27, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the enter into a contract with Constellation, with a term beginning November 2022 to December 2026 at a rate of about .1664 kilowatt hours
To approve the enter into a contract with Constellation, with a term beginning November 2022 to December 2026 at a rate of about .1664 kilowatt hours
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the enter into a contract with Constellation, with a term beginning November 2022 to December 2026 at a rate of about .1664 kilowatt hours. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adjourn. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
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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