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May 14, 2018
14 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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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
Unfinished Business - item 82
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances is...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances is hereby repealed and replaced (relative to establishing a water commission). The amendment passed 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.
From the minutes
“The amendment passed by a hand vote..”
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances is hereby repealed and...
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances is hereby repealed and replaced (relative to establishing a water commission). The amendment passed by a hand vote.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances is hereby repealed and replaced (relative to establishing a water commission). (FAVORABLE, AS AMENDED) The amendment passed by a hand vote. ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 92
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter Section 11-211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter Section 11-211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further amended. The amendment passed 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.
From the minutes
“The amendment passed by a hand vote..”
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter Section 11-211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further amended. The...
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter Section 11-211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further amended. The amendment passed by a hand vote.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter Section 11-211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further amended. (FAVORABLE, AS AMENDED) The amendment passed by a hand vote. ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 158
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Gerald Avenue, extending from East Ashland Street, southerly, a...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Gerald Avenue, extending from East Ashland Street, southerly, a distance of about 1,031.32 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Gerald Avenue, extending from East Ashland Street, southerly, a distance of about 1,031.32 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; 11 members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 159
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Connell Avenue, extending from Court Street, northerly, to East...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Connell Avenue, extending from Court Street, northerly, to East Ashland Street, a distance of about 1,383.00 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Connell Avenue, extending from Court Street, northerly, to East Ashland Street, a distance of about 1,383.00 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; 11 members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 160
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Leland Street, extending from Gerald Avenue, easterly, to North...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Leland Street, extending from Gerald Avenue, easterly, to North Quincy Street, a distance of about 245.09 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Leland Street, extending from Gerald Avenue, easterly, to North Quincy Street, a distance of about 245.09 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; 11 members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 289
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 Farwell motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: Appropriation: of the total grant award in the amount of $19,034.62 From: US Department of Justice FY17 -Bulletproof Vest Program Grant To: City of Brockton-Police Department-FY17...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation: of the total grant award in the amount of $19,034.62 From: US Department of Justice FY17 -Bulletproof Vest Program Grant To: City of Brockton-Police Department-FY17 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation: of the total grant award in the amount of $19,034.62 From: US Department of Justice FY17 -Bulletproof Vest Program Grant To: City of Brockton-Police Department-FY17 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Late Files - item 296
Move under the suspension of rules
To move under the suspension of rules
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 the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: The City Clerk of the City of Brockton cause to be recorded at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds a release whereby the layout of a portion of Sewell Street adjacent westerly to lots 3...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Clerk of the City of Brockton cause to be recorded at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds a release whereby the layout of a portion of Sewell Street adjacent westerly to lots 3 and 4 as shown on Land Court Plan 25861B and adjacent easterly to the easterly line of Sewell Street which is 42 feet easterly from and parallel to the westerly line of Sewell Street, as more particularly described herein, be and is abandon, immediately forthwith pursuant to an order in City Council November 13, 1990 and approved by Mayor Carl D. Pitaro on November 16, 1990 which provided "that a duly attached copy hereof be filed in Plymouth County Registry of Deeds by the City Clerk forewith upon the adoption of the ORDER herein" which has not yet been recorded in accordance with the November 13, 1990 order.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Clerk of the City of Brockton cause to be recorded at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds a release whereby the layout of a portion of Sewell Street adjacent westerly to lots 3 and 4 as shown on Land Court Plan 25861B and adjacent easterly to the easterly line of Sewell Street which is 42 feet easterly from and parallel to the westerly line of Sewell Street, as more partic ... 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 hopes it will not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the hopes it will 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 hopes it will not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Accept late file
To accept late file
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Eaniri motioned to accept late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Late Files - item 290
Go into Executive Session to discuss the pending complaint
To go into Executive Session to discuss the pending complaint
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to go into Executive Session to discuss the pending complaint and was properly seconded by Councillor Lally. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays" eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Cruise, second: Lally)
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