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Brockton City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

June 25, 2018

39 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

During the meeting:

  • Robert F. Sullivan arrived late (7:34pm)

Every vote, in order

Grant: Petition of 640 Belmont Street, LLC for a Transfer of Garage License located at 640-644 Belmont St., Brockton, MA.

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Granted (hand vote): Petition of 640 Belmont Street, LLC for a Transfer of Garage License located at 640-644 Belmont St., Brockton, MA.

Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Petition of 640 Belmont Street, LLC for a Transfer of Garage License located at 640-644 Belmont St., Brockton, MA. ... Granted by a hand vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Grant: Petition of 640 Belmont Street, LLC for a Transfer of Aboveground Storage License located at 640-644 Belmont St., Brockton, MA.

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Granted (hand vote): Petition of 640 Belmont Street, LLC for a Transfer of Aboveground Storage License located at 640-644 Belmont St., Brockton, MA.

Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Petition of 640 Belmont Street, LLC for a Transfer of Aboveground Storage License located at 640-644 Belmont St., Brockton, MA. ... Granted by hand vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 82

Ordain (final passage) as amended: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section23-30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances is hereby repealed and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Ordained as amended (roll call): An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section23-30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Section 23-30 of the Revised Ordinances is hereby repealed and replaced (relative to establishing a water commission)..

From the minutes

“An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section23-30 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) (IN CITY COUNCIL, MAY 14, 2018, AMENDMENT PASSED BY A HAND VOTE. PASSED TO A THIRD READING, AS AMENDED, BY A HAND VOTE). ... Ordained as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 92

Ordain (final passage) as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter II, Section 11- 211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further amended..

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 6–4

Ordained as amended (roll call): An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter II, Section 11- 211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further amended (relative to Motor Vehicle Repair Shop or Motor Vehicle Body Shop)..

Yes: Beauregard, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Monahan

From the minutes

“An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances Chapter II, Section 11- 211 of the Revised Ordinances as most recently amended is further amended (relative to Motor Vehicle Repair Shop or Motor Vehicle Body Shop). (FAVORABLE, AS AMENDED) (IN CITY COUNCIL, MAY 14, 2018, AMENDMENT PASSED BY A HAND VOTE. PASSED TO A THIRD READING, AS AMENDED, BY A HAND VOTE). ... Ordained as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and with six voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack ,Cruise, Derenoncourt and Monahan voting in the negative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

For reconsideration on items 82 and 92 with the wish that it does not prevail

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralFailed · Voice vote, names not recorded

For reconsideration on items 82 and 92 with the wish that it does not prevail

Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councillor Farwell motioned for reconsideration on items 82 and 92 with the wish that it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 330

Adopt: In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in designated Polling Places.

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Adopted (roll call): Ordered: In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in designated Polling Places.

From the minutes

“Ordered: In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in designated Polling Places.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 334

Adopt: Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Parking Authority Revolving Fund for FY2019 to receive revenues...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Parking Authority Revolving Fund for FY2019 to receive revenues from Parking Violations Fines up to and including the amount of $250,000, said funds to be expended by the Parking Authority to pay expenses of parking regulation enforcement, repair, maintenance of lots, facilities, equipment, and capital project, but expenditures for capital projects shall require the written approval both of the Parking Authority Board of Directors and the Mayor for Fiscal Year 2019. Amounts in excess of $250,000 shall be credited to the General Fund.

From the minutes

“Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Parking Authority Revolving Fund for FY2019 to receive revenues from Parking Violations Fines up to and including the amount of $250,000, said funds to be expended by the Parking Authority to pay expenses of parking regulation enforcement, repair, maintenance of ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 331

Adopt: Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Comcast Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2019, from the cash...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Adopted (roll call): Order: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Comcast Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2019, from the cash receipts from Comcast Franchise fees, in excess of $675,000, pursuant to the cable license contract, and further, that the expenditures from this fund shall not exceed $750,000.00 without further appropriation, during fiscal year 2019.

From the minutes

“Order: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Comcast Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2019, from the cash receipts from Comcast Franchise fees, in excess of $675,000, pursuant to the cable license contract, and further, that the expenditures from this fund shall not exceed $750,000.00 without further appropria ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 332

Adopt: Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of maintaining the Abandoned Building Registry, as well as the closing, boarding up and care of vacant and abandoned buildings, provided that not more than two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000) may be so expended without further appropriation from the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund during FY19.

From the minutes

“Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of maintaining the Abandoned Building Registry, as well as the closing, boarding up and care of vacant and abandoned buildings, provided that not more than two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000 ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 336

Adopt: The Mayor, Police Chief and its Police Union Representatives appear before the Finance Committee to discuss providing on-person tourniquet and holder to every police officer within the City.

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Adopted (roll call): Resolve: That the Mayor, Police Chief and its Police Union Representatives appear before the Finance Committee to discuss providing on-person tourniquet and holder to every police officer within the City.

From the minutes

“Resolve: That the Mayor, Police Chief and its Police Union Representatives appear before the Finance Committee to discuss providing on-person tourniquet and holder to every police officer within the City. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 298

Confirm: Appointment of David Teixeira of 31 North Manchester Street, Brockton to the Brockton License Commission for a three year term.

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · 6–3

Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of David Teixeira of 31 North Manchester Street, Brockton to the Brockton License Commission for a three year term.

Yes: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Lally, MonahanNo: Beauregard, Nicastro, RodriguesWinthrop Farwell Jr. was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Appointment of David Teixeira of 31 North Manchester Street, Brockton to the Brockton License Commission for a three year term. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present with six voting in the affirmative. Councillors Beauregard, Nicastro and Rodrigues voting in the negative. Councillors Farwell and Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 299

Confirm: Appointment of Phyllis Ellis of 273 West Chestnut Street, Brockton to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees to serve the unexpired term of Jean Bradley Derenoncourt.

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Phyllis Ellis of 273 West Chestnut Street, Brockton to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees to serve the unexpired term of Jean Bradley Derenoncourt.

From the minutes

“Appointment of Phyllis Ellis of 273 West Chestnut Street, Brockton to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees to serve the unexpired term of Jean Bradley Derenoncourt. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 300

Confirm: Appointment of Lisa O'Donnell of 30 Rock Meadow Drive, Brockton MA, to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees for a three year term

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Lisa O'Donnell of 30 Rock Meadow Drive, Brockton MA, to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees for a three year term

From the minutes

“Appointment of Lisa O'Donnell of 30 Rock Meadow Drive, Brockton MA, to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees for a three year term (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 339

Confirm: Appointment of Martin S. Brophy to the Position of Treasurer/Tax Collector for the City of Brockton for a term of three years.

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Martin S. Brophy to the Position of Treasurer/Tax Collector for the City of Brockton for a term of three years.

From the minutes

“Appointment of Martin S. Brophy to the Position of Treasurer/Tax Collector for the City of Brockton for a term of three years.(FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Unfinished Business - item 340

Confirm: Appointment of John O'Donnell as the Chairman of the Board of Assessors for a term of three years.

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · 9–1

Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of John O'Donnell as the Chairman of the Board of Assessors for a term of three years.

Yes: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Beauregard

From the minutes

“Appointment of John O'Donnell as the Chairman of the Board of Assessors for a term of three years. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillor Beauregard voting in the negative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Orders - item 362

Move under suspension of the rules

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Cruise motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount $2,000 From: Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) Foundation Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department- Gang Resistance...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount $2,000 From: Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) Foundation Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department- Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) Foundation Grant Fund.

From the minutes

“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount $2,000 From: Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) Foundation Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department- Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) Foundation Grant Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Orders - item 363

Move under suspension of the rules

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $12,867.86 From: Executive Office of Public Safety & Security/Office of Grants and Research/Highway Safety Division's FFY 2018 Sustained...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $12,867.86 From: Executive Office of Public Safety & Security/Office of Grants and Research/Highway Safety Division's FFY 2018 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FFY2018 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Fund.

From the minutes

“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $12,867.86 From: Executive Office of Public Safety & Security/Office of Grants and Research/Highway Safety Division's FFY 2018 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FFY2018 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Orders - item 364

Move under suspension of the rules

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Cruise motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the form of 16 car seats From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, (EOPSS/OGR/HSD) FFY 2018 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant To...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the form of 16 car seats From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, (EOPSS/OGR/HSD) FFY 2018 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant To City of Brockton Police Department-FFY 2018 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant Fund.

From the minutes

“Appropriation of the total grant in the form of 16 car seats From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, (EOPSS/OGR/HSD) FFY 2018 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant To City of Brockton Police Department-FFY 2018 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Orders - item 365

Move under suspension of the rules

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Cruise motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $46, 971 From: Executive Office of Health and Human Services/Department of Mental Health FY2019 Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Program...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $46, 971 From: Executive Office of Health and Human Services/Department of Mental Health FY2019 Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-, Department of Mental Health FY2019 Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Fund.

From the minutes

“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $46, 971 From: Executive Office of Health and Human Services/Department of Mental Health FY2019 Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-, Department of Mental Health FY2019 Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Orders - item 366

Move under suspension of the rules

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Beauregard motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Beauregard)

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Adopt: Transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 From: Library-Personal Services Non Overtime To: Library-Overtime

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Adopted (roll call): Transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 From: Library-Personal Services Non Overtime To: Library-Overtime

From the minutes

“Transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 From: Library-Personal Services Non Overtime To: Library-Overtime ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Orders - item 368

Accept a late file

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To accept a late file

Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councillor Sullivan motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Late Files - item 369

Accept a late file

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To accept a late file

Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councillor Rodrigues motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)

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Late Files - item 370

Reduce Conservation Commission-Ordinary maintenance-Services from $55,091 Cut $30,000 to $25,091

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To reduce Conservation Commission-Ordinary maintenance-Services from $55,091 Cut $30,000 to $25,091

From the minutes

“Councillor Farwell motioned to reduce Conservation Commission-Ordinary maintenance-Services from $55,091 Cut $30,000 to $25,091 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Farwell)

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Reduce the ITC (Information Technology)-Other-Capital from $130,000 Cut $75,000, to $55,000

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To reduce the ITC (Information Technology)-Other-Capital from $130,000 Cut $75,000, to $55,000

From the minutes

“Councillor Asack motioned to reduce the ITC (Information Technology)-Other-Capital from $130,000 Cut $75,000, to $55,000 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Asack)

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Reduce Assessors-Personal Services-Other than Overtime from $549,676 Cut $20,000, to $529,676

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 8–3

To reduce Assessors-Personal Services-Other than Overtime from $549,676 Cut $20,000, to $529,676

Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Farwell, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, SullivanNo: Cruise, Eaniri, Lally

From the minutes

“Councillor Sullivan motioned to reduce Assessors-Personal Services-Other than Overtime from $549,676 Cut $20,000, to $529,676 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: eleven members present with 8 voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cruise, Eaniri and Lally voting in the negative..” (Motion: Sullivan)

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Reduce Treasurer's-Other-Treasurer's Debt

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To reduce Treasurer's-Other-Treasurer's Debt

From the minutes

“Councillor Sullivan motioned to reduce Treasurer's-Other-Treasurer's Debt. ... The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Sullivan)

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Reduce Finance-Ordinary Maintenance-Services from $1,109,249 Cut $30,000, to $1,107,249

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To reduce Finance-Ordinary Maintenance-Services from $1,109,249 Cut $30,000, to $1,107,249

The minutes record the result only, with no count or names; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councillor Sullivan motioned to reduce Finance-Ordinary Maintenance-Services from $1,109,249 Cut $30,000, to $1,107,249 and was properly seconded. The motion carried.” (Motion: Sullivan)

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Reduce Assessors-Personal Services-Other than Overtime from $549,676 Cut $48,308, to $501,368

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 6–5

To reduce Assessors-Personal Services-Other than Overtime from $549,676 Cut $48,308, to $501,368

Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Farwell, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, Sullivan

From the minutes

“Councillor Farwell motioned to reduce Assessors-Personal Services-Other than Overtime from $549,676 Cut $48,308, to $501,368 and was properly seconded ... The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: eleven members present with 6 voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cruise,Eaniri, Lally, Monahan and Sullivan voting in the negative..” (Motion: Farwell)

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Reduce Mayors-Economic Development Grant-Business and Economic Development-21st

Minutes, page 9

ApproveFailed · 2–9

To reduce Mayors-Economic Development Grant-Business and Economic Development-21st

Yes: Beauregard, FarwellNo: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Sullivan

From the minutes

“Councillor Farwell motioned to reduce Mayors-Economic Development Grant-Business and Economic Development-21st. ... The motion failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: eleven members present with 2 voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise,Derenoncourt,Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Sullivan voting in the negative..” (Motion: Farwell)

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ApproveFailed · 4–7

To reduce Mayors-Economic Development Grant-Business and Economic Development-21st

Yes: Beauregard, Farwell, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, Sullivan

From the minutes

“Councillor Farwell motioned to reduce Mayors-Economic Development Grant-Business and Economic Development-21st. ... The motion failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: eleven members present with 4 voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise,Derenoncourt,Eaniri, Lally, Monahan and Sullivan voting in the negative..” (Motion: Farwell)

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Reduce Planning-Ordinary maintenance-Services from $83,833 Cut $10,440 to $73,393

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To reduce Planning-Ordinary maintenance-Services from $83,833 Cut $10,440 to $73,393

Susan Nicastro was not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Councillor Farwell motioned to reduce Planning-Ordinary maintenance-Services from $83,833 Cut $10,440 to $73,393 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays: ten members present with all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent..” (Motion: Farwell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Accept the Budget for FY2019 as amended, as a whole

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To accept the Budget for FY2019 as amended, as a whole

Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councillor Cruise motioned to accept the Budget for FY2019 as amended, as a whole and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)

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Adopt as amended: An Ordinance to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Adopted, as amended (roll call): An Ordinance to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments

From the minutes

“An Ordinance to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments ... Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”

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File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralFailed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

From the official minutes kept by the Brockton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Brockton City Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Public Documents library. We check every roll-call count against the councilors named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Brockton City Council page (brockton.gov). Former councilors show initials.

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