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January 14, 2019
26 recorded votes, 11 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
Elect Moises Rodrigues as Council President for 2019
To elect Councillor Moises Rodrigues as the 2019 City Council President (nominated by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Cruise)
Officer election. The minutes record a roll call with "eleven members present and all voting for Moises Rodrigues"; as with other choice votes, individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Moises Rodrigues was nominated as the 2019 City Council President by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting for Moises Rodrigues..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cruise)
File reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file 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 reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Appointments - item 4
Take numbers 5-10 collectively and motioned to move under suspension of rules
To take numbers 5-10 collectively and motioned to move under suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to take numbers 5-10 collectively and motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Appointments - item 10
Adopt: Reappointment of Kevin A. Smith as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020.
Adopted (roll call): Reappointment of Kevin A. Smith as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Kevin A. Smith as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; 11 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)
Hearings
Send to Public Safety
To send to Public Safety
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to send to Public Safety and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
To send to Public Safety
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to send to Public Safety and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
To send to Public Safety
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to send to Public Safety and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
To send to Public Safety
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to send to Public Safety and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Unfinished Business - item 610
Confirm: Appointment of Jane Parker of 46 Linnea Ave, Brockton, to the Elections Commission for a term of 4 years.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Jane Parker of 46 Linnea Ave, Brockton, to the Elections Commission for a term of 4 years.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Jane Parker of 46 Linnea Ave, Brockton, to the Elections Commission for a term of 4 years. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 611
Confirm: Appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, as an alternate to the Brockton License Commission for a term of 3 years.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, as an alternate to the Brockton License Commission for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, as an alternate to the Brockton License Commission for a term of 3 years. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 665
Adopt: Transfer in the amount of $131,900 From: Ambulance Receipts To: Fire Dept-Purchase of Services
Adopted (roll call): Transfer in the amount of $131,900 From: Ambulance Receipts To: Fire Dept-Purchase of Services
From the minutes
“Transfer in the amount of $131,900 From: Ambulance Receipts To: Fire Dept-Purchase of Services (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 655
Adopt: Total transfer of $40,000 From: Fire Dept-Purchase of Services To: Fire Dept-Overtime
Adopted (roll call): Total transfer of $40,000 From: Fire Dept-Purchase of Services To: Fire Dept-Overtime
From the minutes
“Total transfer of $40,000 From: Fire Dept-Purchase of Services To: Fire Dept-Overtime (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 657
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,750.00 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency To: City of Brockton-Emergency Management Agency-FY18-19 Hazardous...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,750.00 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency To: City of Brockton-Emergency Management Agency-FY18-19 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,750.00 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency To: City of Brockton-Emergency Management Agency-FY18-19 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 658
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $20,460 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency To: City of Brockton-Emergency Management Agency-FY18 Emergency Management...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $20,460 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency To: City of Brockton-Emergency Management Agency-FY18 Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG) Fund. (There is a match required in the amount of $19,536.50). From: Stabilization Fund $19,536.50 To: Emergency Management-FY18 Planning Grant (EMPG) Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $20,460 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency To: City of Brockton-Emergency Management Agency-FY18 Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG) Fund. (There is a match required in the amount of $19,536.50). From: Stabilization Fund $19,536.50 To: Emergency Management-FY18 Planning Grant (EMPG) Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 659
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $52,000 From: Massachusetts Environmental protection (MassDep) - Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant To: Department of...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $52,000 From: Massachusetts Environmental protection (MassDep) - Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant To: Department of Public Works-Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant Program.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $52,000 From: Massachusetts Environmental protection (MassDep) - Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant To: Department of Public Works-Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant Program. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 660
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $3,360.02 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Office of Grants and Research/Highway Safety Division-FY19 Traffic...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $3,360.02 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Office of Grants and Research/Highway Safety Division-FY19 Traffic Enforcement and Equipment Grant Program To: City of Brockton Police Department -FY19 Traffic Enforcement and Equipment Grant Program Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $3,360.02 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Office of Grants and Research/Highway Safety Division-FY19 Traffic Enforcement and Equipment Grant Program To: City of Brockton Police Department -FY19 Traffic Enforcement and Equipment Grant Program Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 661
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $3,497.40 in the form of 18 car seats From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS/OGR/HSD) FFY2019 Child Passenger Safety...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $3,497.40 in the form of 18 car seats From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS/OGR/HSD) FFY2019 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FFY2019 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of the total grant in the amount of $3,497.40 in the form of 18 car seats From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS/OGR/HSD) FFY2019 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FFY2019 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 662
Adopt: Appropriation of $75,000 From: the Commonwealth of Massachusetts -Department of Conservation and Recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of $75,000 From: the Commonwealth of Massachusetts -Department of Conservation and Recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of $75,000 From: the Commonwealth of Massachusetts -Department of Conservation and Recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 663
Adopt: Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts -Department of Conservation and recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts -Department of Conservation and recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department.
From the minutes
“Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts -Department of Conservation and recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 664
Adopt: Appropriation in the amount of $75,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Conservation and Recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation in the amount of $75,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Conservation and Recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department.
From the minutes
“Appropriation in the amount of $75,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Conservation and Recreation To: City of Brockton-Parks Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 30
Take items 32-36 collectively and motioned to move under suspension of rules
To take items 32-36 collectively and motioned to move under 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 take items 32-36 collectively and motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Orders - item 36
Adopt: Pawnbrokers are to deliver a list of purchased/pawned articles to the Chief of Police.
Adopted (roll call): Order: Pawnbrokers are to deliver a list of purchased/pawned articles to the Chief of Police.
From the minutes
“Order: Pawnbrokers are to deliver a list of purchased/pawned articles to the Chief of Police. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 41
Move under suspension of rules on item #31
To move under suspension of rules on item #31
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 rules on item #31 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Orders - item 31
Adopt: Appropriation in the amount of $3,000 From: Veterans Services-Purchase of Services To: Veterans Services-Personal Services Other than Overtime.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation in the amount of $3,000 From: Veterans Services-Purchase of Services To: Veterans Services-Personal Services Other than Overtime.
From the minutes
“Appropriation in the amount of $3,000 From: Veterans Services-Purchase of Services To: Veterans Services-Personal Services Other than Overtime. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Grant: Appropriation in the amount of $3,000 From: Veterans Services-Purchase of Services To: Veterans Services-Personal Services Other than Overtime.
Granted (hand vote): Appropriation in the amount of $3,000 From: Veterans Services-Purchase of Services To: Veterans Services-Personal Services Other than Overtime.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Appropriation in the amount of $3,000 From: Veterans Services-Purchase of Services To: Veterans Services-Personal Services Other than Overtime. ... Granted by a hand vote All items on agenda are available in their entirety for review in the City Clerk's Office for all interested parties..”
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