MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2024
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Medeiros, Steven H. Kitchin, Michael K. Beaudette
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. Christopher Parayno, Rehoboth, MA to the position of Town Planner, effective June 3, 2024
To appoint Mr. Christopher Parayno, Rehoboth, MA to the position of Town Planner, effective June 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Christopher Parayno, Rehoboth, MA to the position of Town Planner, effective June 3, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Designate Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) Representat.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept the letter of resignation from the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro, with regret
To accept the letter of resignation from the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro, with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the letter of resignation from the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro, with regret. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept the letter of resignation for the Chairman of the Swansea Cable Access Oversight Committee for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro
To accept the letter of resignation for the Chairman of the Swansea Cable Access Oversight Committee for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the letter of resignation for the Chairman of the Swansea Cable Access Oversight Committee for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept the letter of resignation for the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro
To accept the letter of resignation for the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the letter of resignation for the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the Town of Swansea from Mr. Christopher Carreiro. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint the Town of Swansea Community Development Director John Hansen to the position of Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative for the Town of Swansea, term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint the Town of Swansea Community Development Director John Hansen to the position of Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative for the Town of Swansea, term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint the Town of Swansea Community Development Director John Hansen to the position of Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative for the Town of Swansea, term to expire June 30, 2025. All in Favor- Unanimous Appoint On-Call Animal Control Officer effective May 13, 2024 Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Lisa Cabral of Somerset as the On-Call Animal Control Officer, effective May 13, 2024
To appoint Ms. Lisa Cabral of Somerset as the On-Call Animal Control Officer, effective May 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Lisa Cabral of Somerset as the On-Call Animal Control Officer, effective May 13, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Discuss and Vote to Approve Year End Transfers Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $5,500.01 from the source of the Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the Accounting-Annual Audit account 01-135-59-
To approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $5,500.01 from the source of the Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the Accounting-Annual Audit account 01-135-59-51162
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $5,500.01 from the source of the Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the Accounting-Annual Audit account 01-135-59-51162. All in Favor- Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $25,000 from the source of the Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the use account 01-145-59-51163
To approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $25,000 from the source of the Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the use account 01-145-59-51163
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $25,000 from the source of the Bristol County Pension Benefits account 01-900-52-5621 to the use account 01-145-59-51163. All in Favor- Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $1,675 from the source of the Parks-Dept Head Salary account 01-650-51-5101 to the Recreation Department Head Salary account 01-630-51-51
To approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $1,675 from the source of the Parks-Dept Head Salary account 01-650-51-5101 to the Recreation Department Head Salary account 01-630-51-5101
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the request for departmental transfer in the amount of $1,675 from the source of the Parks-Dept Head Salary account 01-650-51-5101 to the Recreation Department Head Salary account 01-630-51-5101. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Approve Yoga at the Beach: June 5 & 20, July 3 & 18, & Augus.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the facility use agreement between the Town of Swansea and the entity Light House Mind Body Spirit Sanctuary, LLC for the use of the Swansea Town Beach for the dates of June 5, June 20, July 3
To approve the facility use agreement between the Town of Swansea and the entity Light House Mind Body Spirit Sanctuary, LLC for the use of the Swansea Town Beach for the dates of June 5, June 20, July 3, July 18, and August 1 from 5:00pm-9:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the facility use agreement between the Town of Swansea and the entity Light House Mind Body Spirit Sanctuary, LLC for the use of the Swansea Town Beach for the dates of June 5, June 20, July 3, July 18, and August 1 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. All in Favor- Unanimous Review Notice of License Application and Discuss Submitting Comments.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Table this item until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, June 4, 2024
To table this item until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, June 4, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to table this item until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, June 4, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 7, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of May 7, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the meeting minutes of May 7, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Review and Act-On Selectmen's Priorities Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Town of Swansea Tuition Reimbursement Policy
To approve the Town of Swansea Tuition Reimbursement Policy
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Town of Swansea Tuition Reimbursement Policy. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Town of Swansea Political Activity of Employees Policy
To approve the Town of Swansea Political Activity of Employees Policy
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Town of Swansea Political Activity of Employees Policy. All in Favor- Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Declare these items as either surplus or disposable as read
To declare these items as either surplus or disposable as read
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to declare these items as either surplus or disposable as read. All in Favor- Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Sign on to the Declaration Proclamation of May as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month
To sign on to the Declaration Proclamation of May as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to sign on to the Declaration Proclamation of May as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month. All in Favor- Unanimous Old Business Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm
To adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm. All in Favor- Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Amanda Staton, Administrative Assistant Docu.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
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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