MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 28, 2023
20 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 purpose of an All Alcohol license transfer
To enter into a public hearing for the purpose of an All Alcohol license transfer
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to enter into a public hearing for the purpose of an All Alcohol license transfer. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Attorney Daniel Rich spoke on behalf of his client Zoel Ramirez.” (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 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Transfer of an All Alcohol license from Wing TAI Corp. d/b/a UMI Japanese Steakhouse to Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
To approve the Transfer of an All Alcohol license from Wing TAI Corp. d/b/a UMI Japanese Steakhouse to Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Transfer of an All Alcohol license from Wing TAI Corp. d/b/a UMI Japanese Steakhouse to Team Swansea, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Mexican Restaurant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss violations of Class II License Conditions - A & M /Gas on t.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Open the public hearing for the stated purpose of revocation of Class II license, Kostyas Auto Sales
To open the public hearing for the stated purpose of revocation of Class II license, Kostyas Auto Sales
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to open the public hearing for the stated purpose of revocation of Class II license, Kostyas Auto Sales. 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 Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Put Kostyas Auto Sales Class II license on probation for 90 days to allow time for preparation of a site plan to increase the number of vehicles on the lot, as well as a potential fine up to $300.00
To put Kostyas Auto Sales Class II license on probation for 90 days to allow time for preparation of a site plan to increase the number of vehicles on the lot, as well as a potential fine up to $300.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to put Kostyas Auto Sales Class II license on probation for 90 days to allow time for preparation of a site plan to increase the number of vehicles on the lot, as well as a potential fine up to $300.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Presentation - 210 Police Department Police Chief Marc Hasla.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve budget 210 Police Department in the amount of $4,640,679.00
To Approve budget 210 Police Department in the amount of $4,640,679.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve budget 210 Police Department in the amount of $4,640,679.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Ratify Contract: Director of Highway & Engineering - Willia.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve budget 192 Beach in the amount of $45,000.00
To approve budget 192 Beach in the amount of $45,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve budget 192 Beach in the amount of $45,000.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve budget 610 Library in the amount of $448,435.62
To approve budget 610 Library in the amount of $448,435.62
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve budget 610 Library in the amount of $448,435.62. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (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 Vote to Appoint Board of Registrars - effective April 1, 2023, term.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Re-appoint Theodora Gabriel Board of Registrar term to expire April 1, 2026
To re-appoint Theodora Gabriel Board of Registrar term to expire April 1, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to re-appoint Theodora Gabriel Board of Registrar term to expire April 1, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Second-Hand License Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve to following second-hand licenses: Mullen Brothers Jewelers, 167 Swansea Mall Drive Plante Jewelers, Inc. 147 Swansea Mall Drive Tool Consignment 1211 GAR Highway Thrifty Shoppe 1113 GAR Highw
To approve to following second-hand licenses: Mullen Brothers Jewelers, 167 Swansea Mall Drive Plante Jewelers, Inc. 147 Swansea Mall Drive Tool Consignment 1211 GAR Highway Thrifty Shoppe 1113 GAR Highway Town Line Thrift & Antiques 2555 GAR Highway Salvation Army 534 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve to following second-hand licenses: Mullen Brothers Jewelers, 167 Swansea Mall Drive Plante Jewelers, Inc. 147 Swansea Mall Drive Tool Consignment 1211 GAR Highway Thrifty Shoppe 1113 GAR Highway Town Line Thrift & Antiques 2555 GAR Highway Salvation Army 534 GAR Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session minutes: February 28, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes: February 28, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Open Session minutes: February 28, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session minutes: March 14, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes: March 14, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Open Session minutes: March 14, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Award the Sewer Design Bid to Wright-Pierce pending satisfactory project negotiations
To award the Sewer Design Bid to Wright-Pierce pending satisfactory project negotiations
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to award the Sewer Design Bid to Wright-Pierce pending satisfactory project negotiations. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Accept Ms. Carole Hyland's resignation with regret
To accept Ms. Carole Hyland's resignation with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to accept Ms. Carole Hyland's resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Accept Mr. Blakey's resignation with regret
To accept Mr. Blakey's resignation with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to accept Mr. Blakey's resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (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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