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May 9, 2023
18 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 the proposal of Wright- Pierce of Providence, RI for preliminary sewer design and total project at $2,351,500.00, utilizing ARPA funds from the County in the amount of $2,278,665.12
To approve the proposal of Wright- Pierce of Providence, RI for preliminary sewer design and total project at $2,351,500.00, utilizing ARPA funds from the County in the amount of $2,278,665.12
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the proposal of Wright- Pierce of Providence, RI for preliminary sewer design and total project at $2,351,500.00, utilizing ARPA funds from the County in the amount of $2,278,665.12. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve utilizing ARPA funds from the county in the amount of $2,278,665.12 for the Wight-Pierce total sewer design
To approve utilizing ARPA funds from the county in the amount of $2,278,665.12 for the Wight-Pierce total sewer design
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve utilizing ARPA funds from the county in the amount of $2,278,665.12 for the Wight-Pierce total sewer design. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher-Highway Department MOTI.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Ms. Amie Griffin of Seekonk MA as Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher - Highway Department, effective May 15, 2023
To appoint Ms. Amie Griffin of Seekonk MA as Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher - Highway Department, effective May 15, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Ms. Amie Griffin of Seekonk MA as Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher - Highway Department, effective May 15, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Budgets Transfers Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve a request for a departmental transfer from BC Pension benefits account number 19000525621 in the amount of $5000.00 to Annual Audit account number 011355951162
To approve a request for a departmental transfer from BC Pension benefits account number 19000525621 in the amount of $5000.00 to Annual Audit account number 011355951162
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve a request for a departmental transfer from BC Pension benefits account number 19000525621 in the amount of $5000.00 to Annual Audit account number 011355951162. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve a request for a departmental transfer from BC Pension benefits account number 19000525621 in the amount of $6500.00 to Beach contracted services, account number 01192525201
To approve a request for a departmental transfer from BC Pension benefits account number 19000525621 in the amount of $6500.00 to Beach contracted services, account number 01192525201
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve a request for a departmental transfer from BC Pension benefits account number 19000525621 in the amount of $6500.00 to Beach contracted services, account number 01192525201. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve a request for a departmental transfer from the Board of Health salaries account number 01510515102 in the amount of $20,775.00 to the Board of Health contracted services, account number 015105
To approve a request for a departmental transfer from the Board of Health salaries account number 01510515102 in the amount of $20,775.00 to the Board of Health contracted services, account number 01510525201
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve a request for a departmental transfer from the Board of Health salaries account number 01510515102 in the amount of $20,775.00 to the Board of Health contracted services, account number 01510525201. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Ratify Contract: Fire Chief - Eric Hajder MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Table item 4
To table item 4
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to table item 4. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to OPT-In for PACE Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Release Executive Session meetings of February 9, 2021 in their entirety
To release Executive Session meetings of February 9, 2021 in their entirety
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to release Executive Session meetings of February 9, 2021 in their entirety. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Release Executive Session meetings of February 15, 2022 redacting in part due to exemption #3 - litigation
To release Executive Session meetings of February 15, 2022 redacting in part due to exemption #3 - litigation
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to release Executive Session meetings of February 15, 2022 redacting in part due to exemption #3 - litigation. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Release Executive Session meetings of March 22, 2022, redacting in part due to exemption #3 - litigation
To release Executive Session meetings of March 22, 2022, redacting in part due to exemption #3 - litigation
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to release Executive Session meetings of March 22, 2022, redacting in part due to exemption #3 - litigation. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Release Executive Session meetings of April 12, 2022, redacting in part due to exemption #2 - litigation
To release Executive Session meetings of April 12, 2022, redacting in part due to exemption #2 - litigation
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to release Executive Session meetings of April 12, 2022, redacting in part due to exemption #2 - litigation. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Release Executive Session meetings of July 12, 2022, in their entirety
To release Executive Session meetings of July 12, 2022, in their entirety
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to release Executive Session meetings of July 12, 2022, in their entirety. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint the Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal R.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. William Anderson Highway Superintendent as the Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal representative, for the period June 1, 2023, through June 1, 2024
To appoint Mr. William Anderson Highway Superintendent as the Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal representative, for the period June 1, 2023, through June 1, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. William Anderson Highway Superintendent as the Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal representative, for the period June 1, 2023, through June 1, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. Scott Olobri Assistant Highway Superintendent/Facilities Manager as the Alternate Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal representative, for the period June 1, 2023, through June 1,
To appoint Mr. Scott Olobri Assistant Highway Superintendent/Facilities Manager as the Alternate Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal representative, for the period June 1, 2023, through June 1, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. Scott Olobri Assistant Highway Superintendent/Facilities Manager as the Alternate Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal representative, for the period June 1, 2023, through June 1, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session Minutes: April 25, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes: April 25, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session Minutes: April 25, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Accept Mr. Malone's resignation with regret
To accept Mr. Malone's resignation with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to accept Mr. Malone's resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Accept Lieutenant Joseph A. Martin's note of retirement with regret, effective June 30, 2023
To accept Lieutenant Joseph A. Martin's note of retirement with regret, effective June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to accept Lieutenant Joseph A. Martin's note of retirement with regret, effective June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Executive Session M.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, 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 Mr. Carreiro made MOTION and Mr. Medeiros seconded to recess to clear the room at 8:23 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOU.” (Motion: Kitchin, 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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