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November 13, 2018
17 recorded votes, 8 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 553
For nominations to be opened
For nominations to be opened
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned for nominations to be opened and was properly seconded by Councillor Sullivan. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise, second: Sullivan)
Nominate Anthony J. Zeoli as City Clerk, Clerk to the Council
To nominate Anthony J. Zeoli as City Clerk, Clerk to the Council
Recorded as a roll call with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise nominated Anthony J. Zeoli as City Clerk, Clerk to the Council and was properly seconded by Councillor Sullivan. The motion carried by a roll call vote eleven members present and all voting for Anthony J..” (Motion: Cruise, second: Sullivan)
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)
Unfinished Business - item 502
Adopt: The sum of $5,000,000 is appropriated to pay additional costs of developing a parking garage, and for making street and traffic improvements within the development district approved by the...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the sum of $5,000,000 is appropriated to pay additional costs of developing a parking garage, and for making street and traffic improvements within the development district approved by the City and being undertaken in conjunction with Trinity Financial, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40Q (the District Improvement Financing statute), M.G.L. c. 44 and/or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the City, although such bonds or notes shall be payable in the first instance from property tax revenue expected to be derived from new development within the development district. The amount authorized to be borrowed pursuant to this order shall be expended in addition to
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the sum of $5,000,000 is appropriated to pay additional costs of developing a parking garage, and for making street and traffic improvements within the development district approved by the City and being undertaken in conjunction with Trinity Financial, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pu ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 500
Amend
To amend
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Monahan motioned to amend and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Monahan)
Add wording to the amendment
To add wording to the amendment
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to add wording to the amendment and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Adopt as amended: Ordered that the City Council hereby declare the Whitman School at 25 Manomet Street (Map 059, Parcel 046), as surplus and available for disposition and sale to the most...
Adopted, as amended (roll call): Ordered that the City Council hereby declare the Whitman School at 25 Manomet Street (Map 059, Parcel 046), as surplus and available for disposition and sale to the most advantageous proposer after soliciting requests for proposals. And further, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to dispose of said property.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, SullivanNo: Beauregard
From the minutes
“Ordered that the City Council hereby declare the Whitman School at 25 Manomet Street (Map 059, Parcel 046), as surplus and available for disposition and sale to the most advantageous proposer after soliciting requests for proposals. And further, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to dispose of said property. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with ten voting in the affirmative. Councillor Beauregard voting in the negative..”
Unfinished Business - item 501
Amend by adding the following wording
To amend by adding the following wording
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Asack motioned to amend by adding the following wording and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Adopt as amended: Ordered that the City Council hereby declare the Howard School at 849 North Main Street (Map 103, Parcel 090), surplus and available for disposition and sale to the most...
Adopted, as amended (roll call): Ordered that the City Council hereby declare the Howard School at 849 North Main Street (Map 103, Parcel 090), surplus and available for disposition and sale to the most advantageous proposer after soliciting requests for proposals. And further, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to dispose of said property.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Nicastro, Rodrigues, SullivanNo: Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Monahan
From the minutes
“Ordered that the City Council hereby declare the Howard School at 849 North Main Street (Map 103, Parcel 090), surplus and available for disposition and sale to the most advantageous proposer after soliciting requests for proposals. And further, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to dispose of said property. (FAVORABLE, AS AMENDED) ... Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with eight voting in the affirmative. Councillors Beauregard, Monahan and Derenoncourt voting in the negative..”
Unfinished Business - item 524
Adopt: Appointment of Mario Lopes Alves, 23 Smith Ave., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
Adopted (roll call): Appointment of Mario Lopes Alves, 23 Smith Ave., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Mario Lopes Alves, 23 Smith Ave., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 527
Adopt: Reappointment of James C. Doucette, 260 Torrey St., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
Adopted (roll call): Reappointment of James C. Doucette, 260 Torrey St., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of James C. Doucette, 260 Torrey St., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 544
Adopt as amended: The City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of additional grant funds in the amount of $50,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Legislative Earmark...
Adopted as amended (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of additional grant funds in the amount of $50,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Legislative Earmark Funding Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-Legislative Earmark Funding Grant Fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of additional grant funds in the amount of $50,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Legislative Earmark Funding Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-Legislative Earmark Funding Grant Fund (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays";eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 548
Adopt as amended: The City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of additional grant funds in the amount of $39,350.50 From: US Department of Justice -FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Program...
Adopted as amended (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of additional grant funds in the amount of $39,350.50 From: US Department of Justice -FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant To: The City of Brockton Police Department-FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of additional grant funds in the amount of $39,350.50 From: US Department of Justice -FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant To: The City of Brockton Police Department-FY2018 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 546
Adopt as amended: Appropriation of $24,507.10 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts of the General Fund FY19 To: Fema Reimbursement $18,315.32 FY17 State 911 Grant $4,785.02 FY18 911 Training...
Adopted as amended (roll call): Appropriation of $24,507.10 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts of the General Fund FY19 To: Fema Reimbursement $18,315.32 FY17 State 911 Grant $4,785.02 FY18 911 Training $774.30 School Roof Repairs $632.46
From the minutes
“Appropriation of $24,507.10 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts of the General Fund FY19 To: Fema Reimbursement $18,315.32 FY17 State 911 Grant $4,785.02 FY18 911 Training $774.30 School Roof Repairs $632.46 (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 547
Adopt as amended: Total Appropriation of $700,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts of the General Fund FY19 To: Stabilization Fund
Adopted as amended (roll call): Total Appropriation of $700,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts of the General Fund FY19 To: Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Total Appropriation of $700,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts of the General Fund FY19 To: Stabilization Fund (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 549
Adopt as amended: To invite Larry Rowley the head of the department of public works and a representative from traffic to discuss with the city council the situation with snow removal, parking on...
Adopted as amended (roll call): Resolve: to invite Larry Rowley the head of the department of public works and a representative from traffic to discuss with the city council the situation with snow removal, parking on streets and other concerns that arise during the winter months.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite Larry Rowley the head of the department of public works and a representative from traffic to discuss with the city council the situation with snow removal, parking on streets and other concerns that arise during the winter months.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 550
Adopt as amended: To invite Larry Rowley the head of the department of public works for the city to inform the city council and the public with an update on the new street lights.
Adopted as amended (roll call): Resolve: to invite Larry Rowley the head of the department of public works for the city to inform the city council and the public with an update on the new street lights.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite Larry Rowley the head of the department of public works for the city to inform the city council and the public with an update on the new street lights.(FAVORABLE) ... 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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