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April 22, 2019
12 recorded votes, 3 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, Moises Rodrigues, Robert F. Sullivan
Absent: Susan J. Nicastro
Every vote, in order
Unfinished Business - item 97
Adopt: The Mayor and/or Real Estate Custodian be authorized to accept on behalf of the City of Brockton a parcel of land containing approximately 0.11 acres, located at and known as Plot 66,...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: that the Mayor and/or Real Estate Custodian be authorized to accept on behalf of the City of Brockton a parcel of land containing approximately 0.11 acres, located at and known as Plot 66, 243 Green Street, more particularly described as Parcel Identification Number 051-081.
From the minutes
“Ordered: that the Mayor and/or Real Estate Custodian be authorized to accept on behalf of the City of Brockton a parcel of land containing approximately 0.11 acres, located at and known as Plot 66, 243 Green Street, more particularly described as Parcel Identification Number 051-081. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro being absent.”
Unfinished Business - item 98
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property located and...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property located and known as Plot Number 31, 115 Newbury Street, Parcel ID: 053-061 to Melisa Gillings, 10 Ellsworth Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for the purchase price of One Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($1,300). Said property to be sold under the Abutter Lot Program and to be sold with a permanent non- buildable restriction. Said property shall also merge with abutting lot of the purchaser. 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..”
Adopt as amended: The Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property located and known as Plot Number 31, 115 Newbury Street,...
Adopted, as amended (roll call): Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property located and known as Plot Number 31, 115 Newbury Street, Parcel ID: 053-061 to Melisa Gillings, 10 Ellsworth Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for the purchase price of One Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($1,300). Said property to be sold under the Abutter Lot Program and to be sold with a permanent non- buildable restriction. Said property shall also merge with abutting lot of the purchaser. The amendment passed by a hand vote.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property located and known as Plot Number 31, 115 Newbury Street, Parcel ID: 053-061 to Melisa Gillings, 10 Ellsworth Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for the purchase price of One Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($1,300). Said property to be sold under the Abutter Lot Program and to ... Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 175
Confirm: Appointment of Wayne A. Lake , 56 Short St., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Wayne A. Lake , 56 Short St., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Wayne A. Lake , 56 Short St., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent.”
Unfinished Business - item 176
Confirm: Appointment of Jean Roody Vrigneau, 98 Southfield Dr., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Jean Roody Vrigneau, 98 Southfield Dr., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Jean Roody Vrigneau, 98 Southfield Dr., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 177
Confirm: Appointment of Clarence Hassan, 14 Ridge Hill Avenue, Brockton, MA to the Planning Board for a five year term.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Clarence Hassan, 14 Ridge Hill Avenue, Brockton, MA to the Planning Board for a five year term.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Clarence Hassan, 14 Ridge Hill Avenue, Brockton, MA to the Planning Board for a five year term. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 186
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Total Appropriation Of $25,727 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services other than over time $21,030 And Parking Authority-Snow removal $4,697...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Total Appropriation Of $25,727 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services other than over time $21,030 And Parking Authority-Snow removal $4,697 To: Parking Authority-Purchase of Services. 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..”
Adopt as amended: Total Appropriation Of $25,727 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services other than over time $21,030 And Parking Authority-Snow removal $4,697 To: Parking Authority-Purchase of...
Adopted, as amended (roll call): Total Appropriation Of $25,727 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services other than over time $21,030 And Parking Authority-Snow removal $4,697 To: Parking Authority-Purchase of Services. The amendment passed by a hand vote.
From the minutes
“Total Appropriation Of $25,727 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services other than over time $21,030 And Parking Authority-Snow removal $4,697 To: Parking Authority-Purchase of Services. (FAVORABLE, AS AMENDED) The amendment passed by a hand vote. ... Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent 59..”
Unfinished Business - item 191
Adopt: M.G.L., Ch. 33, Subsection 59 be accepted by the City Council. Said section of General Laws is relative to public employees not to lose pay or services in the armed forces, paragraphs A, B,...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That M.G.L., Ch. 33, Subsection 59 be accepted by the City Council. Said section of General Laws is relative to public employees not to lose pay or services in the armed forces, paragraphs A, B, C, D, E and F (Also known as the Brave Act)
From the minutes
“Ordered: That M.G.L., Ch. 33, Subsection 59 be accepted by the City Council. Said section of General Laws is relative to public employees not to lose pay or services in the armed forces, paragraphs A, B, C, D, E and F (Also known as the Brave Act) (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Nicastro 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
“Councilllor Sullivan motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by hand vote..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Unfinished Business - item 187
Adopt: To invite Patricia Monteith, the Brockton Representative for Mass Memories Road Show to be held at the Brockton Public Library on Saturday, May 18, 2019 to inform the public and the city...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite Patricia Monteith, the Brockton Representative for Mass Memories Road Show to be held at the Brockton Public Library on Saturday, May 18, 2019 to inform the public and the city council as to how to participate in this one time only opportunity to preserve Brockton History.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite Patricia Monteith, the Brockton Representative for Mass Memories Road Show to be held at the Brockton Public Library on Saturday, May 18, 2019 to inform the public and the city council as to how to participate in this one time only opportunity to preserve Brockton History. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent.”
Unfinished Business - item 188
Adopt: To invite Steve Grossman CEO of ICIC (Initiative for a Competitive Inner City) or his designee to inform the public and city council of this new program and how individuals in this city...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite Steve Grossman CEO of ICIC (Initiative for a Competitive Inner City) or his designee to inform the public and city council of this new program and how individuals in this city could take advantage of this economic development opportunity.
From the minutes
“Resolve: to invite Steve Grossman CEO of ICIC (Initiative for a Competitive Inner City) or his designee to inform the public and city council of this new program and how individuals in this city could take advantage of this economic development opportunity. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Nicastro absent..”
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