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December 10, 2018
16 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Anne M. Beauregard, Timothy Cruise, Dennis R. Eaniri, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., John F. Lally, Susan J. Nicastro, Moises Rodrigues, Robert F. Sullivan
Absent: Shirley R. Asack, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Thomas Monahan
Every vote, in order
Unfinished Business - item 370
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments. (Postponed from October 18, 2018 Ordinance Meeting)....
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments. (Postponed from October 18, 2018 Ordinance Meeting). 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 to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments. (Postponed from October 18, 2018 Ordinance Meeting). The amendment...
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): An Ordinance to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments. (Postponed from October 18, 2018 Ordinance Meeting). 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 to Establish Licensing and Regulation for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments. (Postponed from October 18, 2018 Ordinance Meeting). (FAVORABLE, AS AMENDED) The amendment passed by a hand vote. ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 435
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Baldwin Road, extending from Colgate Road westerly and northerly to...
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 Baldwin Road, extending from Colgate Road westerly and northerly to Vale Street, for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way of said City of Brockton.
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 Baldwin Road, extending from Colgate Road westerly and northerly to Vale Street, for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way of said City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE FINANCE/PLANNING) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 436
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Boundary Circle, extending from Randolph Avenue easterly 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 Boundary Circle, extending from Randolph Avenue easterly and northerly to Brookville Avenue, for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way of said City of Brockton.
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 Boundary Circle, extending from Randolph Avenue easterly and northerly to Brookville Avenue, for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way of said City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE FINANCE/PLANNING) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
Take items 437- 438 collectively
To take items 437- 438 collectively
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to take items 437- 438 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 438
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Vale Street, extending from Norwich Road westerly to Upton Street, 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 Vale Street, extending from Norwich Road westerly to Upton Street, a distance of about 636.65 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way of said City of Brockton.
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 Vale Street, extending from Norwich Road westerly to Upton Street, a distance of about 636.65 feet, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes and lay out as a public street or way of said City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE FINANCE/PLAN ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
Orders - item 591
Take item 591 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
To take item 591 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to take item 591 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Adopt: Order (as Amended): The City Council hereby extends the Moratorium to prohibit retail stores from operating and preventing any business license to issue in the City of Brockton relative to...
Adopted (roll call): Order (as Amended): The City Council hereby extends the 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 for a finite period. The Moratorium shall be extended for a brief period and be in effect through and including January 31, 2019, or until such time as the pending City Ordinances for licensing and zoning receive final passage, whichever shall be sooner, to ensure the final and proper passage of the pending City Ordinances.
From the minutes
“Order (as Amended): The City Council hereby extends the 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 for a finite period. The Moratorium shall be extended for a brief period and be in effect through and including January 31, 2019, or until such time as the pending City Ordinan ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
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 600
Take item 600 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
To take item 600 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to take item 600 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: The City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $300 from Firefighters Charitable Foundation to City of Brockton-Fire Department.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $300 from Firefighters Charitable Foundation to City of Brockton-Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $300 from Firefighters Charitable Foundation to City of Brockton-Fire Department. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
Orders - item 602
Take item 602 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
To take item 602 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to take item 602 under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: The City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $500 from Walmart Community Grant to City of Brockton Police Department-Walmart...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $500 from Walmart Community Grant to City of Brockton Police Department-Walmart Community Grant Fund. These grant funds will be used for Brockton Police Department Community outreach supplies.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $500 from Walmart Community Grant to City of Brockton Police Department-Walmart Community Grant Fund. These grant funds will be used for Brockton Police Department Community outreach supplies. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
Accept 2 late files and act on them tonight
To accept 2 late files and act on them tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Rodrigues motioned to accept 2 late files and act on them tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
Late Files - item 603
Take items 604-605 collectively
To take items 604-605 collectively
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to take items 604-605 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Late Files - item 605
Confirm: Appointment : Promotion of Mark Reardon to the rank of Temporary Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment : Promotion of Mark Reardon to the rank of Temporary Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Appointment : Promotion of Mark Reardon to the rank of Temporary Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
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