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April 9, 2018
20 recorded votes, 9 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
Hearings
Grant: Petition of Cumberland Farms, Inc. and Nevins Realty Trust for an Underground Storage License located at 1205 Belmont St. and 820 Pearl St., Brockton, MA.
Granted (hand vote): Petition of Cumberland Farms, Inc. and Nevins Realty Trust for an Underground Storage License located at 1205 Belmont St. and 820 Pearl St., Brockton, MA.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Cumberland Farms, Inc. and Nevins Realty Trust for an Underground Storage License located at 1205 Belmont St. and 820 Pearl St., Brockton, MA. ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 81
Ordain (final passage): An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 25 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton, that Section...
Ordained (roll call): An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 25 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton, that Section 2-25 of the City Ordinances be revised as follows: Sec. 2-25. - Regular meetings. Revised..
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 25 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton, that Section 2-25 of the City Ordinances be revised as follows: Sec. 2-25. - Regular meetings. Revised. (FAVORABLE) (IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 2018, PASSED TO A THIRD READING, BY A HAND VOTE). ... Ordained 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)
Unfinished Business - item 93
Ordain (final passage): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Article IV, Division 2, Historical District Commission and Division 3, Certificates of Appropriateness Nonapplicability, or Hardship..
Ordained (roll call): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Article IV, Division 2, Historical District Commission and Division 3, Certificates of Appropriateness Nonapplicability, or Hardship..
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Article IV, Division 2, Historical District Commission and Division 3, Certificates of Appropriateness Nonapplicability, or Hardship. (FAVORABLE) (IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 2018, PASSED TO A THIRD READING, BY A HAND VOTE). ... Ordained by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 211
Adopt: Acceptance of M.G.L Chapter 64N, Section 3 Local Option Tax Of Marijuana Products be it ordered by the City Council of the City of Brockton to accept the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter...
Adopted (roll call): Order: Acceptance of M.G.L Chapter 64N, Section 3 Local Option Tax Of Marijuana Products be it ordered by the City Council of the City of Brockton to accept the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 64N of the General Laws, empowering the City of Brockton to implement a three (3%) tax upon the sale or transfer of marijuana or marijuana products by a marijuana retailer operating within the City of Brockton.
From the minutes
“Order: Acceptance of M.G.L Chapter 64N, Section 3 Local Option Tax Of Marijuana Products be it ordered by the City Council of the City of Brockton to accept the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 64N of the General Laws, empowering the City of Brockton to implement a three (3%) tax upon the sale or transfer of marijuana or marijuana products by a marijuana retailer operating within the City of Bro ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 214
Adopt: Appropriation of the total donation in the amount of $2.090.00 From: Campello Business Association To: City of Brockton-Police Department-SRT Unit.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total donation in the amount of $2.090.00 From: Campello Business Association To: City of Brockton-Police Department-SRT Unit.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total donation in the amount of $2.090.00 From: Campello Business Association To: City of Brockton-Police Department-SRT Unit. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 215
Adopt: The common necessary and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of an Easement Deed from Stergio M. Dalkouras for the benefit of the...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the common necessary and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of an Easement Deed from Stergio M. Dalkouras for the benefit of the City of Brockton for high way purposes only.(for the purpose of accessing Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4) (Linwood St.)
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessary and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of an Easement Deed from Stergio M. Dalkouras for the benefit of the City of Brockton for high way purposes only.(for the purpose of accessing Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4) (Linwood St.) (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 216
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Order: Moratorium to prohibit retail stores from operating, and preventing any business license to issue in the City of Brockton relative to...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Order: Moratorium to prohibit retail stores from operating, and preventing any business license to issue in the City of Brockton relative to the sale of recreational marijuana. Amendment carried by a hand vote.
The minutes do not say who moved this amendment; it appears to be the amendment recommended in the committee report. Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
Adopt as amended: Moratorium to prohibit retail stores from operating, and preventing any business license to issue in the City of Brockton relative to the sale of recreational marijuana....
Adopted, as amended (roll call): Order: Moratorium to prohibit retail stores from operating, and preventing any business license to issue in the City of Brockton relative to the sale of recreational marijuana. Amendment carried by a hand vote.
From the minutes
“Order: Moratorium to prohibit retail stores from operating, and preventing any business license to issue in the City of Brockton relative to the sale of recreational marijuana. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Amendment carried by a hand vote. ... Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 244
Move under suspension of rules
To move under suspension of rules
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 rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Adopt: The following named sum be and the same is hereby accepted as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Donation in the amount of $300.00 From: Harbor One Bank To: City of...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby accepted as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Donation in the amount of $300.00 From: Harbor One Bank To: City of Brockton-Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby accepted as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Donation in the amount of $300.00 From: Harbor One Bank To: City of Brockton-Fire Department. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays";eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 245
Move under suspension of rules to act on it tonight
To move under suspension of rules to act on it 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 rules to act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $526,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Doer Green Community Program Grant To: City of Brockton Public Building Lighting Improvement...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $526,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Doer Green Community Program Grant To: City of Brockton Public Building Lighting Improvement Upgrade Projects. Further, that the City Council authorize the application of all utility incentives to the project, in the anticipated amount of $188,965.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $526,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Doer Green Community Program Grant To: City of Brockton Public Building Lighting Improvement Upgrade Projects. Further, that the City Council authorize the application of all utility incentives to the project, in the anticipated amount of $188,965. ... 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 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)
Orders - item 247
Move under suspension of rules to act on it tonight
To move under suspension of rules to act on it tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motion to move under suspension of rules to act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: Appropriation in the amount of $100,000.00 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation- Hancock Park Grant To: City of Brockton Parks and...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation in the amount of $100,000.00 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation- Hancock Park Grant To: City of Brockton Parks and Recreation-Hancock Park Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation in the amount of $100,000.00 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation- Hancock Park Grant To: City of Brockton Parks and Recreation-Hancock Park Grant Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
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 for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Orders - item 248
Move under suspension of rules
To move under suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: Appropriation in the amount of $6,440 From: Library-Personal Services other then overtime To: Library-Personal Services overtime.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation in the amount of $6,440 From: Library-Personal Services other then overtime To: Library-Personal Services overtime.
From the minutes
“Appropriation in the amount of $6,440 From: Library-Personal Services other then overtime To: Library-Personal Services overtime. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas "and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 249
Go into Executive Session to discuss the Open Meeting Law matter
To go into Executive Session to discuss the Open Meeting Law matter
From the minutes
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to go into Executive Session to discuss the Open Meeting Law matter and was properly seconded by Councillor Cruise. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays" eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cruise)
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