MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 13, 2023
28 recorded votes, 2 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 Fire Chief Hajder's Contract for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2026
To approve the Fire Chief Hajder's Contract for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Fire Chief Hajder's Contract for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the amended contract for Lieutenant Patrick Mooney's term to expire June 30, 2024
To approve the amended contract for Lieutenant Patrick Mooney's term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the amended contract for Lieutenant Patrick Mooney's term to expire June 30, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Sign Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement, Isabellenhuet.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement between the Town of Swansea and ISOTEK Corp. dba Isabellenhuette, Inc, 1199 G.A.R. for a period of ten years starting in 2023. Vote on Appointments,
To approve the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement between the Town of Swansea and ISOTEK Corp. dba Isabellenhuette, Inc, 1199 G.A.R. for a period of ten years starting in 2023. Vote on Appointments, Terms to Expire June 30, 2024
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement between the Town of Swansea and ISOTEK Corp. dba Isabellenhuette, Inc, 1199 G.A.R. for a period of ten years starting in 2023. Vote on Appointments, Terms to Expire June 30, 2024.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Board of Selectmen Representative Robert Medeiros to the School Building Committee
To appoint Board of Selectmen Representative Robert Medeiros to the School Building Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Board of Selectmen Representative Robert Medeiros to the School Building Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Christopher Carreiro as the Advisory Board member for the County Commissioners
To appoint Christopher Carreiro as the Advisory Board member for the County Commissioners
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Christopher Carreiro as the Advisory Board member for the County Commissioners. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint George Hovorka as Representative to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
To appoint George Hovorka as Representative to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint George Hovorka as Representative to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD). ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Karen Lander as a member of the Beach Committee
To appoint Karen Lander as a member of the Beach Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Karen Lander as a member of the Beach Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Melanie Barbosa as Minutes Clerk for the Parks and Recreation Committee
To appoint Melanie Barbosa as Minutes Clerk for the Parks and Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Melanie Barbosa as Minutes Clerk for the Parks and Recreation Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mackenzie Deschenes as Beach Manager
To appoint Mackenzie Deschenes as Beach Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mackenzie Deschenes as Beach Manager. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Annual Appointments Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Re-appoint all of the current members of the designated appointment list except for the Board of Health and the Constables, with terms to expire as posted
To re-appoint all of the current members of the designated appointment list except for the Board of Health and the Constables, with terms to expire as posted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to re-appoint all of the current members of the designated appointment list except for the Board of Health and the Constables, with terms to expire as posted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Award Municipal Complex Designer - Town Hall, COA, and High.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Award Municipal Complex Designer - Town Hall, COA, and Highway Garage to Turowski 2 Architects of New Bedford for phase one
To Award Municipal Complex Designer - Town Hall, COA, and Highway Garage to Turowski 2 Architects of New Bedford for phase one
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to Award Municipal Complex Designer - Town Hall, COA, and Highway Garage to Turowski 2 Architects of New Bedford for phase one. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Year-End Budget Transfers Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve a departmental transfer of $90,000.00 dated June 13, 2023, from the Public Buildings account 01-123-51-5106 in the amount of $50,000.00 and account 01-123-52-5402 in the amount of $40,000.00 t
To approve a departmental transfer of $90,000.00 dated June 13, 2023, from the Public Buildings account 01-123-51-5106 in the amount of $50,000.00 and account 01-123-52-5402 in the amount of $40,000.00 to the OPM Town Hall/COA and Highway Garage account effective immediately
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve a departmental transfer of $90,000.00 dated June 13, 2023, from the Public Buildings account 01-123-51-5106 in the amount of $50,000.00 and account 01-123-52-5402 in the amount of $40,000.00 to the OPM Town Hall/COA and Highway Garage account effective immediately. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve a departmental transfer of $30,000.00 dated June 13, 2023, to the Highway expense budget 01-422-52-5706 from the Highway regular wage budget 01-422-51-5103
To approve a departmental transfer of $30,000.00 dated June 13, 2023, to the Highway expense budget 01-422-52-5706 from the Highway regular wage budget 01-422-51-5103
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve a departmental transfer of $30,000.00 dated June 13, 2023, to the Highway expense budget 01-422-52-5706 from the Highway regular wage budget 01-422-51-5103. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve a departmental transfer of $3600.00 dated June 13, 2023, from Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the Conservation salaries use account 01-171-51-5102, effective immediat
To approve a departmental transfer of $3600.00 dated June 13, 2023, from Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the Conservation salaries use account 01-171-51-5102, effective immediately
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve a departmental transfer of $3600.00 dated June 13, 2023, from Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the Conservation salaries use account 01-171-51-5102, effective immediately. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to set FY 2024 Solid Waste Fee - Bags, Tags, and Annual Fee Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Adopt the Solid Waste Committee recommendation for trash and recyclables hauler fees for FY 24 as proposed with the exception of paragraph four $190.00 stricken and replaced with $200.00 and investiga
To adopt the Solid Waste Committee recommendation for trash and recyclables hauler fees for FY 24 as proposed with the exception of paragraph four $190.00 stricken and replaced with $200.00 and investigate quarterly billing
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to adopt the Solid Waste Committee recommendation for trash and recyclables hauler fees for FY 24 as proposed with the exception of paragraph four $190.00 stricken and replaced with $200.00 and investigate quarterly billing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss and Act on Chapter 90 Project Approval and Reimbursements M.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY2023 Fall Paving (Sharps Lot Road and Dillon Lane) in the amount of $351,510.31
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY2023 Fall Paving (Sharps Lot Road and Dillon Lane) in the amount of $351,510.31
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY2023 Fall Paving (Sharps Lot Road and Dillon Lane) in the amount of $351,510.31. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY2023 Spring Paving (Nike Site Road) in the amount of $78,000.00
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY2023 Spring Paving (Nike Site Road) in the amount of $78,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY2023 Spring Paving (Nike Site Road) in the amount of $78,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Pearse Road Drainage (engineering) in the amount of $319,000.21
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Pearse Road Drainage (engineering) in the amount of $319,000.21
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Pearse Road Drainage (engineering) in the amount of $319,000.21. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Cummings Road (final construction) in the amount of $114,428.25
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Cummings Road (final construction) in the amount of $114,428.25
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Cummings Road (final construction) in the amount of $114,428.25. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Swansea Mall Drive Phase B1 engineering in the amount of $54,450.00
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Swansea Mall Drive Phase B1 engineering in the amount of $54,450.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Swansea Mall Drive Phase B1 engineering in the amount of $54,450.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks (engineering) in the amount of $36,550.00
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks (engineering) in the amount of $36,550.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks (engineering) in the amount of $36,550.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discussion continued about other Chapter 90 requests that will be v.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Opt-In for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
To Opt-In for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to Opt-In for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to renew Permit to Harvest Hay, 1100 Bark Street - Permit to e.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Permit to Harvest Hay, 1100 Bark Street, for Daniel Kelly, permit to expire October 31, 2023 Trash Abatement Mrs. Aronstein stated that the ten parcels listed have been verified and should
To approve the Permit to Harvest Hay, 1100 Bark Street, for Daniel Kelly, permit to expire October 31, 2023 Trash Abatement Mrs. Aronstein stated that the ten parcels listed have been verified and should be removed from the billing list
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Permit to Harvest Hay, 1100 Bark Street, for Daniel Kelly, permit to expire October 31, 2023 Trash Abatement Mrs. Aronstein stated that the ten parcels listed have been verified and should be removed from the billing list..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Trash Abatement for a total of $1030.00 dated June 5, 2023
To approve the Trash Abatement for a total of $1030.00 dated June 5, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve the Trash Abatement for a total of $1030.00 dated June 5, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session Minutes: May 9, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes: May 9, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session Minutes: May 9, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve 13 old file cabinets as surplus
To approve 13 old file cabinets as surplus
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve 13 old file cabinets as surplus. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, 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 MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 8:58 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANI.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 8:58 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:58 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 8:58 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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