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February 25, 2019
21 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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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
Appointments - item 113
Move under suspension of rules
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 Eaniri motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote ..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Confirm: Of John Condon of 45 Woodland Drive, Bridgewater, Ma., to the Brockton Retirement Board for a term of 3 years.
Confirmed (roll call): Of John Condon of 45 Woodland Drive, Bridgewater, Ma., to the Brockton Retirement Board for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“Of John Condon of 45 Woodland Drive, Bridgewater, Ma., to the Brockton Retirement Board for a term of 3 years. ... Confirmed 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)
Unfinished Business - item 210
Amend to review buffer zone subjection and 6f2 of feet and distance and to have a look at the issue on the buffer of 750 ft
To amend to review buffer zone subjection and 6f2 of feet and distance and to have a look at the issue on the buffer of 750 ft
Yes: Beauregard, Nicastro, SullivanNo: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“Councillor Beauregard motioned amend to review buffer zone subjection and 6f2 of feet and distance and to have a look at the issue on the buffer of 750 ft. ... The motion failed by a hand vote with eleven members present with three voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan and Rodrigues voting in the negative..” (Motion: Beauregard)
Amend by accepting Planning Board recommendations
To amend by accepting Planning Board recommendations
From the minutes
“Councillor Sullivan motioned to amend by accepting Planning Board recommendations and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas' and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Ordain (final passage) as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton concerning the regulations and taxation of Marijuana be it ordained by the City...
Ordained as amended (roll call): An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton concerning the regulations and taxation of Marijuana be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton. Article III. General Regulations and Permitted Modifications, is hereby amended by adding the following Section 27-24.4 Adult use of marijuana.. *Note: Recommendation by the Planning Board as follows: 6. Operational Requirements, Restrictions and Conditions b. Odor Control and Ventilation iii The exhaust system to control odor shall be designed by a licensed professional air quality/environmental engineer recognized by the Commonwealth.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton concerning the regulations and taxation of Marijuana be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton. Article III. General Regulations and Permitted Modifications, is hereby amended by adding the following Section 27-24.4 Adult use of marijuana. (IN CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 11, 2019, PASSED TO A THIRD READIN ... Ordained as amended by 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)
Unfinished Business
Postpone to the next City Council meeting March 11, 2019
To postpone to the next City Council meeting March 11, 2019
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to postpone to the next City Council meeting March 11, 2019 and was properly seconded ... The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Postponed until next City Council meeting March 11, 2019
To postponed until next City Council meeting March 11, 2019
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to postponed until next City Council meeting March 11, 2019. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Grant: Petition of George Brewster of 25 Main St., Weymouth, MA 02188, dba Brewster Ambulance Service for a Transfer of Garage License located at 1531 Main St., Brockton.
Granted (hand vote): Petition of George Brewster of 25 Main St., Weymouth, MA 02188, dba Brewster Ambulance Service for a Transfer of Garage License located at 1531 Main St., Brockton.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of George Brewster of 25 Main St., Weymouth, MA 02188, dba Brewster Ambulance Service for a Transfer of Garage License located at 1531 Main St., Brockton. (FAVORABLE) ... Granted by a hand vote.”
Grant: Petition of George Brewster of 25 Main St., Weymouth, MA 02188, dba Brewster Ambulance Service for a Transfer of Garage License located at 225 N. Montello St., Brockton.
Granted (hand vote): Petition of George Brewster of 25 Main St., Weymouth, MA 02188, dba Brewster Ambulance Service for a Transfer of Garage License located at 225 N. Montello St., Brockton.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of George Brewster of 25 Main St., Weymouth, MA 02188, dba Brewster Ambulance Service for a Transfer of Garage License located at 225 N. Montello St., Brockton. (FAVORABLE) ... Granted by a hand vote.”
Unfinished Business - item 75
Confirm: Appointment of Jeffrey Charnell of 685 Oak Street, Unit 12, Brockton, MA from Alternate to Member of the Brockton license Commission for a three year term.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Jeffrey Charnell of 685 Oak Street, Unit 12, Brockton, MA from Alternate to Member of the Brockton license Commission for a three year term.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Jeffrey Charnell of 685 Oak Street, Unit 12, Brockton, MA from Alternate to Member of the Brockton license Commission for a three year term.(FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas' and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 89
Confirm: Re-appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for a five year term.
Confirmed (roll call): Re-appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for a five year term.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, SullivanNo: Beauregard
From the minutes
“Re-appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for a five year term.(FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas' and "nays"; eleven members present and ten voting in the affirmative. Councillor Beauregard voting in the negative..”
Unfinished Business - item 68
Pass to a third reading: The sum of $7,800,000 is appropriated to pay costs of making improvements to the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities, including the payment of all planning and...
Passed to third reading (hand vote): Ordered: That the sum of $7,800,000 is appropriated to pay costs of making improvements to the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities, including the payment of all planning and engineering costs, and all other costs incidental and related thereto, 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. 44 and/or M.G.L. c. 29C, or pursuant to 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 unless the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and may be secured by local system revenues as defined in M.G.L. c. 29C, §1; that the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachus
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the sum of $7,800,000 is appropriated to pay costs of making improvements to the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities, including the payment of all planning and engineering costs, and all other costs incidental and related thereto, 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. ... Passed to third reading by a hand vote.”
Unfinished Business - item 99
Adopt: Total appropriation in the amount of $215,000 $200,000 From: DPW-Purchase of Services $15,000 From: DPW-Goods & Supplies To: DPW-Overtime
Adopted (roll call): Total appropriation in the amount of $215,000 $200,000 From: DPW-Purchase of Services $15,000 From: DPW-Goods & Supplies To: DPW-Overtime
From the minutes
“Total appropriation in the amount of $215,000 $200,000 From: DPW-Purchase of Services $15,000 From: DPW-Goods & Supplies To: DPW-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 101
Adopt: To invite Rob May, Director of Planning, to inform the city council as to what is transpiring with the Ganley Building since we were told over a year ago that we would be seeing a...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite Rob May, Director of Planning, to inform the city council as to what is transpiring with the Ganley Building since we were told over a year ago that we would be seeing a demolition and new structure in place. Businesses located in the same city block have expressed serious concerns.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite Rob May, Director of Planning, to inform the city council as to what is transpiring with the Ganley Building since we were told over a year ago that we would be seeing a demolition and new structure in place. Businesses located in the same city block have expressed serious concerns.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Take numbers 102-105 collectively
To take numbers 102-105 collectively
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to take numbers 102-105 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councillors Beauregard and Nicastro voting negative for it to be read collectively..” (Motion: Farwell)
Unfinished Business - item 105
Adopt: To invite the new Chief Financial Officer to come before a committee of this council to enlighten us on any changes that may be made in the operation of the CFO's Office.
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite the new Chief Financial Officer to come before a committee of this council to enlighten us on any changes that may be made in the operation of the CFO's Office.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite the new Chief Financial Officer to come before a committee of this council to enlighten us on any changes that may be made in the operation of the CFO's Office. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 108
Adopt: 1. The City Solicitor or his designee shall appear before a committee of the City Council to provide all relevant information on the city's criteria and process for review and approval of...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 1. The City Solicitor or his designee shall appear before a committee of the City Council to provide all relevant information on the city's criteria and process for review and approval of Host Community Agreements. 2. Copies of all Host Community Agreements approved by the mayor prior to the date of this Order be provided to the City Clerk for distribution to the City Council.3. For Host Community Agreements approved by the mayor or any other proper person or entity after the date of this Order, a copy of the agreement(s) shall be forwarded to the City Clerk within seven (7) days of approval. All agreements shall be made available for inspection in the Office of the City Clerk by any person, with proper notice at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of such inspection.
From the minutes
“Ordered: 1. The City Solicitor or his designee shall appear before a committee of the City Council to provide all relevant information on the city's criteria and process for review and approval of Host Community Agreements. 2. Copies of all Host Community Agreements approved by the mayor prior to the date of this Order be provided to the City Clerk for distribution to the City Council.3. For Host ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 69
Amend the $73,000 order, funds that were left out of the order
To amend the $73,000 order, funds that were left out of the order
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Eaniri motioned to amend the $73,000 order, funds that were left out of the order. ... The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Adopt as amended: In order to fund the agreement between the City and the Brockton City Employees Union regarding a compensation and position reclassification study, hereby recommends that the...
Adopted, as amended (roll call): Ordered: in order to fund the agreement between the City and the Brockton City Employees Union regarding a compensation and position reclassification study, hereby recommends that the City Council authorize the appropriation of $73,000 from the Stabilization Fund To various departments (as part of Memorandum of Understanding for the period of 7/1/16 to 6/30/19 between the City of Brockton and Brockton City Employees Union).
From the minutes
“Ordered: in order to fund the agreement between the City and the Brockton City Employees Union regarding a compensation and position reclassification study, hereby recommends that the City Council authorize the appropriation of $73,000 from the Stabilization Fund To various departments (as part of Memorandum of Understanding for the period of 7/1/16 to 6/30/19 between the City of Brockton and Broc ... Adopted, as amended, by roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
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