MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 14, 2023
23 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
Approve Budget 220 Fire Department in the amount of $1,030,424.00
To approve Budget 220 Fire Department in the amount of $1,030,424.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 220 Fire Department in the amount of $1,030,424.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Fire Chief Eric Hajder stated that budget 291 Emergency Management.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 291 Emergency Management in the amount of $20,150.00
To approve Budget 291 Emergency Management in the amount of $20,150.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 291 Emergency Management in the amount of $20,150.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Review - 422 Highway Department & 193 Waterfront Highway Sup.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 422 Highway Department in the amount of $1,596,374.00
To Approve Budget 422 Highway Department in the amount of $1,596,374.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 422 Highway Department in the amount of $1,596,374.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 193 Waterfront in the amount of $20,456.00
To Approve Budget 193 Waterfront in the amount of $20,456.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 193 Waterfront in the amount of $20,456.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Review Item 8 Budget 123 Public Buildings out of order
To review Item 8 Budget 123 Public Buildings out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to review Item 8 Budget 123 Public Buildings out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget 123 Public Buildings Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Add an additional member to the Capital Building Committee
To vote to add an additional member to the Capital Building Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to vote to add an additional member to the Capital Building Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Appointment to Capital Building Committee effective January.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint the following members to the Capital Building Committee, Sarah Carlson and Paul Burke terms to expire June 30, 2023
To vote to appoint the following members to the Capital Building Committee, Sarah Carlson and Paul Burke terms to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to vote to appoint the following members to the Capital Building Committee, Sarah Carlson and Paul Burke terms to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Action request for the Community Development Director/As.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the position of Community Development Director/Assistant Town incorporated into the Selectmen budget effective fiscal year 2024
To vote to approve the position of Community Development Director/Assistant Town incorporated into the Selectmen budget effective fiscal year 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to vote to approve the position of Community Development Director/Assistant Town incorporated into the Selectmen budget effective fiscal year 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Announce Beach Fees 2023 Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint the following members to the Beach Committee, Melissa Kenyon and Lorrie Prior terms to expire June 30, 2023
To vote to appoint the following members to the Beach Committee, Melissa Kenyon and Lorrie Prior terms to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to vote to appoint the following members to the Beach Committee, Melissa Kenyon and Lorrie Prior terms to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Review and Action MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 122 Selectmen in the amount of $448,437.00
To Approve Budget 122 Selectmen in the amount of $448,437.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 122 Selectmen in the amount of $448,437.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 131 Advisory Committee in the amount of $5,200.00
To Approve Budget 131 Advisory Committee in the amount of $5,200.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 131 Advisory Committee in the amount of $5,200.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 132 Reserve Fund in the amount of $100,000.00
To Approve Budget 132 Reserve Fund in the amount of $100,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 132 Reserve Fund in the amount of $100,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 135 Town Accountant in the amount of $223,402.00
To Approve Budget 135 Town Accountant in the amount of $223,402.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 135 Town Accountant in the amount of $223,402.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 145 Treasurer/Collector in the amount of $245,435.00
To Approve Budget 145 Treasurer/Collector in the amount of $245,435.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 145 Treasurer/Collector in the amount of $245,435.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 195 Town Report in the amount of $4000.00
To Approve Budget 195 Town Report in the amount of $4000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 195 Town Report in the amount of $4000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 241 Building Department in the amount of $298,334.00
To Approve Budget 241 Building Department in the amount of $298,334.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 241 Building Department in the amount of $298,334.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 541 Council on Aging in the amount of $261,051.00
To Approve Budget 541 Council on Aging in the amount of $261,051.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 541 Council on Aging in the amount of $261,051.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 543 Veterans Department in the amount of $419,710.00
To Approve Budget 543 Veterans Department in the amount of $419,710.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 543 Veterans Department in the amount of $419,710.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve and Sign Warrant - Special Town Meeting March 23, 2.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve and Sign Warrant - Special Town Meeting March 23, 2023
To Approve and Sign Warrant - Special Town Meeting March 23, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve and Sign Warrant - Special Town Meeting March 23, 2023 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of January 31, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes of January 31, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 31, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Medeiros - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 9:02 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UN.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 9:02 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 9:02 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 9:02 p.m. 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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