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February 12, 2018
27 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Shirley R. Asack, Anne M. Beauregard, Timothy Cruise, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Dennis R. Eaniri, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., John F. Lally, Thomas Monahan, Susan J. Nicastro, Moises Rodrigues, Robert F. Sullivan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
item 73
Move under suspension of the rules and take numbers 74-76 collectively and act on them tonight
To move under suspension of the rules and take numbers 74-76 collectively and act on them tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to move under suspension of the rules and take numbers 74-76 collectively and act on them tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Appointments - item 76
Confirm: Of Firefighter Brian R. Piantoni to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Of Firefighter Brian R. Piantoni to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Of Firefighter Brian R. Piantoni to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Move under suspension of the rules on item 77 and act on it tonight
To move under suspension of the rules on item 77 and act on it tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to move under suspension of the rules on item 77 and act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Appointments - item 77
Confirm: Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Grant: Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Granted (hand vote): Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Granted (hand vote): Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Granted by a hand vote Of Prestige Carwash Inc..”
Granted (hand vote): Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Granted by a hand vote with the following stipulations: Monday through Saturday 7am-6pm;.”
Hearing held Granted (hand vote): Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Hearing held Granted by a hand vote..”
Hearing held Granted (hand vote): Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Officer Michael Scanlon to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Hearing held Granted by a hand vote with the following stipulations: No outside vending devices, including, but not limited to food, beverage dispensers, magazine dispensers, or payphones..”
Unfinished Business - item 27
Adopt: The sum of $335,000 is appropriated to pay all costs of replacing the City Hall elevator, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with approval of the Mayor, is authorized to...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the sum of $335,000 is appropriated to pay all costs of replacing the City Hall elevator, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the City, and that the Mayor is authorized to expend all funds available for the project and to take any other action necessary to carry out the project. Further Ordered: That the City Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes of the City authorized by this vote, and to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the sum of $335,000 is appropriated to pay all costs of replacing the City Hall elevator, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the City, and that ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 37
Postponed to next City Council meeting
To Postponed to next City Council meeting
Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Derenoncourt, Sullivan
From the minutes
“Council President Eaniri motioned to Postponed to next City Council meeting. ... The motion carried by a roll call vote taken from "yeas" and "nays; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Derenoncourt and Sullivan voting in the negative..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Unfinished Business - item 51
Adopt: Appropriation: of $975,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: FY17 Police Personal Services Retroactive Payment, Including all Overtime, FY18 Police Personal Services Other than Overtime , and...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation: of $975,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: FY17 Police Personal Services Retroactive Payment, Including all Overtime, FY18 Police Personal Services Other than Overtime , and FY18 Police Personal Services, Overtime Including Impact and License Overtime. The CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifies the proposed appropriation of $975,000 for purposes of funding the Police Supervisor's union contract, for FY18 only. This is a conditional certification.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, Rodrigues, SullivanNo: Beauregard, Farwell, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Appropriation: of $975,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: FY17 Police Personal Services Retroactive Payment, Including all Overtime, FY18 Police Personal Services Other than Overtime , and FY18 Police Personal Services, Overtime Including Impact and License Overtime. The CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifies the proposed appropriation of $975,000 for purposes of ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with eight voting in the affirmative. Councilors Beauregard Farwell and Nicastro voting in the negative..”
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Monahan motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Monahan)
Unfinished Business - item 52
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $154,065 From: Executive Office of Elder Affairs-FY18 Formula Grant To: City of Brockton Council on Aging-FY18 Formula Grant Fund.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $154,065 From: Executive Office of Elder Affairs-FY18 Formula Grant To: City of Brockton Council on Aging-FY18 Formula Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $154,065 From: Executive Office of Elder Affairs-FY18 Formula Grant To: City of Brockton Council on Aging-FY18 Formula Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 53
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $7,781.52 From: the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards To: City of Brockton Board of Health- Massachusetts Association of Health...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $7,781.52 From: the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards To: City of Brockton Board of Health- Massachusetts Association of Health Boards Grant Fund.
Shirley Asack, Moises M. Rodrigues were not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $7,781.52 From: the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards To: City of Brockton Board of Health- Massachusetts Association of Health Boards Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Rodrigues being absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 54
Adopt: Appropriation: of $31,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: Animal Control-Capital- $28,000 To: Animal Control-Ordinary Maintenance Services-$3,000 and a Transfer from Animal Control-Personal...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation: of $31,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: Animal Control-Capital- $28,000 To: Animal Control-Ordinary Maintenance Services-$3,000 and a Transfer from Animal Control-Personal Services Other than Overtime- $27,000 To: Animal Control-Capital
Moises M. Rodrigues was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Appropriation: of $31,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: Animal Control-Capital- $28,000 To: Animal Control-Ordinary Maintenance Services-$3,000 and a Transfer from Animal Control-Personal Services Other than Overtime- $27,000 To: Animal Control-Capital (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays" ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Rodrigues being absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 55
Adopt: To invite Carl Landerholm, Brockton Historical Society president and Planning Department director Rob May to inform the residents and city council of the responsibilities, requirements and...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite Carl Landerholm, Brockton Historical Society president and Planning Department director Rob May to inform the residents and city council of the responsibilities, requirements and involvement of the historic commission for the city of Brockton.
Moises M. Rodrigues was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite Carl Landerholm, Brockton Historical Society president and Planning Department director Rob May to inform the residents and city council of the responsibilities, requirements and involvement of the historic commission for the city of Brockton. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Rodrigues being absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 56
Adopt: To invite Captain Hallisey the new commissioner of the Traffic Commission to introduce himself and inform the council and residents of any plans his has to improve parking problems,...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite Captain Hallisey the new commissioner of the Traffic Commission to introduce himself and inform the council and residents of any plans his has to improve parking problems, speeding issues and other concerns.
Moises M. Rodrigues was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite Captain Hallisey the new commissioner of the Traffic Commission to introduce himself and inform the council and residents of any plans his has to improve parking problems, speeding issues and other concerns. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Rodrigues being absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 57
Adopt: The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works be invited to a meeting of the City Council to discuss current operational capabilities and potential improvement of snow removal...
Adopted (roll call): Resolved: The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works be invited to a meeting of the City Council to discuss current operational capabilities and potential improvement of snow removal operations, for the safety of motorists and pedestrians, including children who walk to and from schools.
Moises M. Rodrigues was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Resolved: The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works be invited to a meeting of the City Council to discuss current operational capabilities and potential improvement of snow removal operations, for the safety of motorists and pedestrians, including children who walk to and from schools.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Rodrigues being absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 58
Adopt: To address distressed neighborhood concerns throughout Brockton that have generally arisen due to foreclosures and where the city stands with this issue and those responsible for...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: To address distressed neighborhood concerns throughout Brockton that have generally arisen due to foreclosures and where the city stands with this issue and those responsible for implementing results.
Moises M. Rodrigues was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Resolve: To address distressed neighborhood concerns throughout Brockton that have generally arisen due to foreclosures and where the city stands with this issue and those responsible for implementing results.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Rodrigues being absent..”
Orders - item 97
Move under suspension of the rules
To move under suspension of the rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Asack motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Adopt: Appropriation of: $135,256 From: Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) FY18-Dam, Levee and Seawall Repair and Removal Grant. To: City of Parks Department Dam, Levee and Seawall...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of: $135,256 From: Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) FY18-Dam, Levee and Seawall Repair and Removal Grant. To: City of Parks Department Dam, Levee and Seawall Repair and Removal Grant Fund. There is a $33,815 match which will be taken from proceeds of D.W Field Trust. *
From the minutes
“Appropriation of: $135,256 From: Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) FY18-Dam, Levee and Seawall Repair and Removal Grant. To: City of Parks Department Dam, Levee and Seawall Repair and Removal Grant Fund. There is a $33,815 match which will be taken from proceeds of D.W Field Trust. * ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Asack motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Orders - item 91
Accept 2 late files
To accept 2 late files
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Beauregard motioned to accept 2 late files and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Beauregard)
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