MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 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
Recognize The Aviary, Thrill City Cycle, and Brad's Auto Sales for their years of service
To recognize The Aviary, Thrill City Cycle, and Brad's Auto Sales for their years of service
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recognize The Aviary, Thrill City Cycle, and Brad's Auto Sales for their years of service. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ratify Lieutenant Patrick Mooney Contract Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Ratify Lieutenant Patrick Mooney's contract commencing on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
To ratify Lieutenant Patrick Mooney's contract commencing on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to ratify Lieutenant Patrick Mooney's contract commencing on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Reconsider, Discuss, and Act on Budget 429 - Tree Warden Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Table Item 3
To table Item 3
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to table Item 3. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Review 131 - Advisory & Finance Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of expense budget 131 Advisory & Finance in the amount of $5,200.00
To recommend approval of expense budget 131 Advisory & Finance in the amount of $5,200.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recommend approval of expense budget 131 Advisory & Finance in the amount of $5,200.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 132 - Reserve Fund Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of 132 Reserve Fund Advisory & Finance in the amount of $100,000.00
To recommend approval of 132 Reserve Fund Advisory & Finance in the amount of $100,000.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recommend approval of 132 Reserve Fund Advisory & Finance in the amount of $100,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 122 - Selectmen Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of budget 122 - Selectmen to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $419,642.00 and expenses of $56,700.00, with a total budget of $496,342.00
To recommend approval of budget 122 - Selectmen to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $419,642.00 and expenses of $56,700.00, with a total budget of $496,342.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend approval of budget 122 - Selectmen to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $419,642.00 and expenses of $56,700.00, with a total budget of $496,342.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 151 - Legal Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend approval of budget 151 - Legal to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $155,000.00
To recommend approval of budget 151 - Legal to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $155,000.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recommend approval of budget 151 - Legal to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $155,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 161 - Town Clerk Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of expense budget 161 - Town Clerk to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $184,001.00 and expenses of $15,600.00, with a total budget of $199,601.00
To recommend approval of expense budget 161 - Town Clerk to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $184,001.00 and expenses of $15,600.00, with a total budget of $199,601.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recommend approval of expense budget 161 - Town Clerk to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $184,001.00 and expenses of $15,600.00, with a total budget of $199,601.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 162 - Elections Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of budget 162 - Elections to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $72,000.00
To recommend approval of budget 162 - Elections to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $72,000.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend approval of budget 162 - Elections to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $72,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 163 - Board of Registrars Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend approval of budget 163 - Board of Registrars to Advisory & Finance with a total budget of $2,500.00
To recommend approval of budget 163 - Board of Registrars to Advisory & Finance with a total budget of $2,500.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recommend approval of budget 163 - Board of Registrars to Advisory & Finance with a total budget of $2,500.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 491 - Cemetery Records Clerk Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of budget 491 - Cemetery to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $2300.00
To recommend approval of budget 491 - Cemetery to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $2300.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend approval of budget 491 - Cemetery to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $2300.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 175 - Planning Department Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend approval of budget 175- Planning Department to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $147,923.00 and expenses of $27,667.00 with a total budget of $175,590.00
To recommend approval of budget 175- Planning Department to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $147,923.00 and expenses of $27,667.00 with a total budget of $175,590.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recommend approval of budget 175- Planning Department to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $147,923.00 and expenses of $27,667.00 with a total budget of $175,590.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 195 - Town Reports Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of budget 195 - Town Reports to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $4,000.00
To recommend approval of budget 195 - Town Reports to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $4,000.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend approval of budget 195 - Town Reports to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $4,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 244 - Sealer of Weights & Measures Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend approval of budget 244 - Sealer of Weights & Measures to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $7,000.00 and expenses of $500.00 with a total budget of $7,500.00
To recommend approval of budget 244 - Sealer of Weights & Measures to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $7,000.00 and expenses of $500.00 with a total budget of $7,500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recommend approval of budget 244 - Sealer of Weights & Measures to Advisory & Finance for personnel services of $7,000.00 and expenses of $500.00 with a total budget of $7,500.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 913 - Unemployment Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend approval of budget 913 - Unemployment to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $35,000.00
To recommend approval of budget 913 - Unemployment to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $35,000.00
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend approval of budget 913 - Unemployment to Advisory & Finance for a total budget of $35,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Partnership for Village Park Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the partnership of Village Park and South Coast Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association with the waiver as proposed, subject to a certificate of insurance with Swansea named as in
To approve the partnership of Village Park and South Coast Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association with the waiver as proposed, subject to a certificate of insurance with Swansea named as insured
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the partnership of Village Park and South Coast Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association with the waiver as proposed, subject to a certificate of insurance with Swansea named as insured. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session minutes of December 19, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of December 19, 2023
Yes: Kitchin, MedeirosAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session minutes of December 19, 2023. Motion passed by majority Medeiros Aye, Kitchin Aye, Carreiro Abstained M.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session minutes of December 27, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of December 27, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session minutes of December 27, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Accept Mr. Montella's resignation with regret
To accept Mr. Montella's resignation with regret
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to accept Mr. Montella's resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Accept Mr. Heim's resignation with regret
To accept Mr. Heim's resignation with regret
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to accept Mr. Heim's resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:38 pm
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:38 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:38 pm. 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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