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July 23, 2018
24 recorded votes, 17 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
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Hearings
Grant: Petition of Elizange Gomes Pimentel of 121 Gladstone St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical and Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 1000 Montello St.,...
Granted (hand vote): Petition of Elizange Gomes Pimentel of 121 Gladstone St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical and Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 1000 Montello St., Brockton, MA. The petitioner appeared in favor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Elizange Gomes Pimentel of 121 Gladstone St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical and Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 1000 Montello St., Brockton, MA. The petitioner appeared in favor. ... Granted by a hand vote with the following stipulations set by Councillor Nicastro:.”
Unfinished Business - item 189
Pass to a third reading: An Ordinance Amending Section 27-29 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Section 27-29 - Section (1) - "Principal Permitted Uses" is hereby amended by adding...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): An Ordinance Amending Section 27-29 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Section 27-29 - Section (1) - "Principal Permitted Uses" is hereby amended by adding the following to subsection (g) after the words "retail store or shop" - "including wine and malt beverage store."
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Section 27-29 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Section 27-29 - Section (1) - "Principal Permitted Uses" is hereby amended by adding the following to subsection (g) after the words "retail store or shop" - "including wine and malt beverage store." (FAVORABLE) ... Passed to a third reading, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 254
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 19, Article 1 Section 19-1, to substitute section 19-1 in...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 19, Article 1 Section 19-1, to substitute section 19-1 in its Entirety. The amendments 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 amendments passed by a hand vote..”
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 19, Article 1 Section 19-1, to substitute section 19-1 in its Entirety. The amendments...
Passed to a third reading, as amended (roll call): Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 19, Article 1 Section 19-1, to substitute section 19-1 in its Entirety. The amendments passed by a hand vote.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, Rodrigues, SullivanNo: Beauregard, FarwellSusan Nicastro was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 19, Article 1 Section 19-1, to substitute section 19-1 in its Entirety. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) The amendments passed by a hand vote. ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present with eight voting in the affirmative. Councillors Beauregard and Farwell voting in the negative. Councillor Nicastro absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 279
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance To Increase Access To Voter Registration In The City Of Brockton
Passed to a third reading, as amended (roll call): An Ordinance To Increase Access To Voter Registration In The City Of Brockton
The minutes give the count (10-0), but it does not match the councilors listed present (11), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance To Increase Access To Voter Registration In The City Of Brockton (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 280
Pass to a third reading: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it ordained as follows: Chapter 2. Administration, is hereby amended by adjusting...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): An Ordinance Amending Chapter II of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it ordained as follows: Chapter 2. Administration, is hereby amended by adjusting Sec. 2-135 to reflect the amounts negotiated by the administration in collective bargaining agreements. (
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 of the City of Brockton. Be it ordained as follows: Chapter 2. Administration, is hereby amended by adjusting Sec. 2-135 to reflect the amounts negotiated by the administration in collective bargaining agreements. ((FAVORABLE) ... Passed to a third reading by hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 208
Pass to a third reading: Ordinance Amending Part II of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: Article IV, Financial...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): Ordinance Amending Part II of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: Article IV, Financial Affairs, of Division 4, Chief Financial Officer, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton is hereby amended.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Amending Part II of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: Article IV, Financial Affairs, of Division 4, Chief Financial Officer, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton is hereby amended.(FAVORABLE) ... Passed to a third reading by hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 338
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Article V. Departments, Division 7. Department of Personnel. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Article V. Departments, Division 7. Department of Personnel. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: The title of the Ordinance, Department of Personnel, shall be replaced with Department of Human Resources. The 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.
From the minutes
“The amendment carried by a hand vote..”
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance Amending Article V. Departments, Division 7. Department of Personnel. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: The...
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): An Ordinance Amending Article V. Departments, Division 7. Department of Personnel. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: The title of the Ordinance, Department of Personnel, shall be replaced with Department of Human Resources. The amendment carried 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 V. Departments, Division 7. Department of Personnel. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: The title of the Ordinance, Department of Personnel, shall be replaced with Department of Human Resources. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) The amendment carried by a hand vote. ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 240
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Amark Road, extending from North Cary Street, Southerly and...
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 Amark Road, extending from North Cary Street, Southerly and easterly, to Upton Street/Dagmar Drive, a distance of about 1,196 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way.
Susan Nicastro was not present for this vote.
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 Amark Road, extending from North Cary Street, Southerly and easterly, to Upton Street/Dagmar Drive, a distance of about 1,196 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"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 241
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Cynthia Drive, extending from North Cary Street, easterly, to Amark...
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 Cynthia Drive, extending from North Cary Street, easterly, to Amark Road, a distance of about 570 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 Cynthia Drive, extending from North Cary Street, easterly, to Amark Road, a distance of about 570 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"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 242
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Downey Road, extending from Dixon Road to Dixon Road, a distance of...
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 Downey Road, extending from Dixon Road to Dixon Road, a distance of about 1,477.13 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 Downey Road, extending from Dixon Road to Dixon Road, a distance of about 1,477.13 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"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 360
Adopt: The Mayor is hereby authorized to approve the newly amended by- laws for the Brockton Council on Aging Board of Directors, the Board of Directors has voted unanimously to accept these...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to approve the newly amended by- laws for the Brockton Council on Aging Board of Directors, the Board of Directors has voted unanimously to accept these by-laws as written.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to approve the newly amended by- laws for the Brockton Council on Aging Board of Directors, the Board of Directors has voted unanimously to accept these by-laws as written. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 361
Adopt: At the State Election on November 6, 2018, a special city election also be held with the following, binding question placed before the voters: "Shall the City adopt the following ordinance:...
Failed adoption (roll call): Ordered: At the State Election on November 6, 2018, a special city election also be held with the following, binding question placed before the voters: "Shall the City adopt the following ordinance: The City of Brockton shall prohibit the operation of all marijuana establishments as defined in G.L. c94G, §1, including marijuana cultivators, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers or any other type of licensed marijuana‐related business, with the exception of the existing approved medical marijuana businesses, within the City of Brockton?"
Yes: Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Farwell, Nicastro, SullivanNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“Ordered: At the State Election on November 6, 2018, a special city election also be held with the following, binding question placed before the voters: "Shall the City adopt the following ordinance: The City of Brockton shall prohibit the operation of all marijuana establishments as defined in G.L. c94G, §1, including marijuana cultivators, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana product manufactu ... Failed adoption by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with five voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan and Rodrigues voting in the negative..”
Unfinished Business - item 369
Send to Finance Committee
To send to Finance Committee
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro withdrew her motion and motioned to send to Finance Committee and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Unfinished Business - item 367
Adopt: To invite the Director of the Brockton Public Library to discuss creating an opportunity for a Poet Laureate to represent the city's art and culture.
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite the Director of the Brockton Public Library to discuss creating an opportunity for a Poet Laureate to represent the city's art and culture.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite the Director of the Brockton Public Library to discuss creating an opportunity for a Poet Laureate to represent the city's art and culture. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 368
Adopt: To invite the new Director of NeighborWorks Southern Mass, Ms. Cindy Pendergast and inform the City Council of new programs for home buyers and home owners available to the residents and...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite the new Director of NeighborWorks Southern Mass, Ms. Cindy Pendergast and inform the City Council of new programs for home buyers and home owners available to the residents and prospective residents of Brockton.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite the new Director of NeighborWorks Southern Mass, Ms. Cindy Pendergast and inform the City Council of new programs for home buyers and home owners available to the residents and prospective residents of Brockton. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 384
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 Sullivan motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Adopt: Appropriation of: $14,300 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 of the Parks and Recreation Enterprise Fund-$14,300 To: Park Commission-Pool Maintenance-$14,300 And an...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of: $14,300 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 of the Parks and Recreation Enterprise Fund-$14,300 To: Park Commission-Pool Maintenance-$14,300 And an appropriation of $14,300 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 General Fund To: General Fund Revenue Subsidy of the Park and Recreation Commission Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Appropriation of: $14,300 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 of the Parks and Recreation Enterprise Fund-$14,300 To: Park Commission-Pool Maintenance-$14,300 And an appropriation of $14,300 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 General Fund To: General Fund Revenue Subsidy of the Park and Recreation Commission Enterprise Fund ... 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 386
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 Rodrigues motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
Adopt: Appropriation: of $78,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 of the General Fund- $78,000 To: Cemetery Capital
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation: of $78,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 of the General Fund- $78,000 To: Cemetery Capital
From the minutes
“Appropriation: of $78,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts for FY19 of the General Fund- $78,000 To: Cemetery Capital ... 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 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)
Orders - item 387
Accept a late file
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 Cruise motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote.” (Motion: Cruise)
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