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20 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Start my ballot →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
Postpone until the February 11, 2019 meeting
To postpone until the February 11, 2019 meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councillor Asack motioned to postpone until the February 11, 2019 meeting and was properly seconded ... The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Take out of order and act on item #63 tonight
To take out of order and act on item #63 tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to take out of order and act on item #63 tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Adopt: From the CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying that the City Council authorize the submission of the Statement of Interest Form (SOI) only, to the...
Adopted (roll call): From the CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying that the City Council authorize the submission of the Statement of Interest Form (SOI) only, to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) dated February 14, 2019, for the Huntington Therapeutic Day School located at 1121 Warren Avenue, Brockton, MA. The addendum describes and explains the deficiencies and the priority category(s), for which an application may be submitted to the MSBA in the future; Huntington School-roof; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest form, the MSBA in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the MSBA or commits the City of Brockton to filing an application for funding with the MSBA. Furthermore, the City Council and Mayor should be
“From the CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying that the City Council authorize the submission of the Statement of Interest Form (SOI) only, to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) dated February 14, 2019, for the Huntington Therapeutic Day School located at 1121 Warren Avenue, Brockton, MA. The addendum describes and explains the deficiencies and ... 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.
“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)
Take the communications and order regarding North Junior High School out of order and under suspension of the rules
To take the communications and order regarding North Junior High School out of order and under suspension of the rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to take the communications and order regarding North Junior High School out of order and under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded, The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Adopt: From the CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying that the City Council authorize the submission of the Statement of Interest Form (SOI) only, to the...
Adopted (roll call): From the CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying that the City Council authorize the submission of the Statement of Interest Form (SOI) only, to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) dated February 14, 2019, for the Huntington Therapeutic Day School located at 1121 Warren Avenue, Brockton, MA. The addendum describes and explains the deficiencies and the priority category(s), for which an application may be submitted to the MSBA in the future; Huntington School-roof; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest form, the MSBA in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the MSBA or commits the City of Brockton to filing an application for funding with the MSBA. Furthermore, the City Council and Mayor should be
“From the CFO in accordance with Section 5 of Ch. 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying that the City Council authorize the submission of the Statement of Interest Form (SOI) only, to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) dated February 14, 2019, for the Huntington Therapeutic Day School located at 1121 Warren Avenue, Brockton, MA. The addendum describes and explains the deficiencies and ... 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.
“Councillor Asack motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Confirm: Appointment of Tanya Tillman of 1092 North Main, Brockton, to the Elections Commission for a term of 4 years.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Tanya Tillman of 1092 North Main, Brockton, to the Elections Commission for a term of 4 years.
“Appointment of Tanya Tillman of 1092 North Main, 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..”
Confirm: Appointment of Carol Roberts of 755 Crescent St., #516B, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a five year term.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Carol Roberts of 755 Crescent St., #516B, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a five year term.
“Appointment of Carol Roberts of 755 Crescent St., #516B, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a five year term. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: Appropriation of additional grant funds in the amount of $175, 200 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-FY19 Municipal Police Services Staffing Grant To: City of Brockton...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of additional grant funds in the amount of $175, 200 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-FY19 Municipal Police Services Staffing Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FY19 Municipal Police Services Staffing Grant Fund.
“Appropriation of additional grant funds in the amount of $175, 200 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-FY19 Municipal Police Services Staffing Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FY19 Municipal Police Services Staffing Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $125,000.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research - SFY 2019 Massachusetts Municipal...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $125,000.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research - SFY 2019 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant To: City of Brockton Fire Department -SFY 2019 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant Fund.
“Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $125,000.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research - SFY 2019 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant To: City of Brockton Fire Department -SFY 2019 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $544,527.37 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-FY19 Senator Charles E. Shannon, JR Community Safety Initiative...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $544,527.37 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-FY19 Senator Charles E. Shannon, JR Community Safety Initiative Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department -FY19 Senator Charles E. Shannon, JR Community Safety Initiative Grant Fund.
“Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $544,527.37 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-FY19 Senator Charles E. Shannon, JR Community Safety Initiative Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department -FY19 Senator Charles E. Shannon, JR Community Safety Initiative Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,253 From: Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) To: Brockton Public Library There is a $10,405.92 match required.
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,253 From: Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) To: Brockton Public Library There is a $10,405.92 match required.
“Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,253 From: Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) To: Brockton Public Library There is a $10,405.92 match required. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $13,586.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Department of Fire Services- FY2019 Student Awareness of Fire...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $13,586.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Department of Fire Services- FY2019 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E) Grant $10,386 To: City of Brockton Fire Department-FY2019 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E) Grant Fund and $3,200 To: City of Brockton Fire Department-FY2019 Senior Safe Grant Fund.
“Appropriation of the total grant funds in the amount of $13,586.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Department of Fire Services- FY2019 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E) Grant $10,386 To: City of Brockton Fire Department-FY2019 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E) Grant Fund and $3,200 To: City of Brockton Fire Department-FY2019 Senior Safe Grant Fund. (FAV ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: To invite the city solicitor or a representative from the law department to inform the city council and the public as to the new contract with Comcast or if the new contract has not been...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite the city solicitor or a representative from the law department to inform the city council and the public as to the new contract with Comcast or if the new contract has not been signed, information as to where we as a community stand on this issue.
Robert F. Sullivan was not present for this vote.
“Resolve: to invite the city solicitor or a representative from the law department to inform the city council and the public as to the new contract with Comcast or if the new contract has not been signed, information as to where we as a community stand on this issue. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent..”
Take #'s 64-67 collectively and act on them
To take #'s 64-67 collectively and act on them
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councillor Lally motioned to take #'s 64-67 collectively and act on them and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
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. (Approved. Revote required to be in compliance with 30 day timeframe for recording).
Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, SullivanNo: Eaniri
“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. (Approved. Revote requi ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with ten voting in the affirmative. Councillor Eaniri voting in the negative..”
For reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
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.
“Councillor Asack motioned for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote with Councillor Eaniri in favor of reconsideration..” (Motion: Asack)
Adopt: 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...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 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. To allow the City of Brockton Planning Department to convene and vote on the pending Ordinance relative to the Regulation and Zoning of Marijuana facilities, the Moratorium shall be extended for a brief period and be in effect through and including February 28, 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.
“Ordered: 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. To allow the City of Brockton Planning Department to convene and vote on the pending Ordinance relative to the Regulation and Zoning of Marijuana facilities, the Mora ... 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.
“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)
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