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May 28, 2019
15 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Thomas D. Monahan arrived late
Every vote, in order
Unfinished Business - item 30
Ordain (final passage): Brockton United Ordinance: The purpose of this ordinance is to create unity among residents of Brockton, whether born here or abroad; to welcome newcomers; and to engage...
Failed Passage (roll call): Brockton United Ordinance: The purpose of this ordinance is to create unity among residents of Brockton, whether born here or abroad; to welcome newcomers; and to engage community members in building trust and solidarity between the different ethnic groups that make up the City of Brockton and the City's Government.
Yes: Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, RodriguesNo: Asack, Cruise, Farwell, Lally, Nicastro, Sullivan
From the minutes
“Brockton United Ordinance: The purpose of this ordinance is to create unity among residents of Brockton, whether born here or abroad; to welcome newcomers; and to engage community members in building trust and solidarity between the different ethnic groups that make up the City of Brockton and the City's Government. (UNFAVORABLE) ... Failed Passage by a roll call vote taken by "yeas and "nays"; ten members present with four voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise, Farwell, Lally, Nicastro, and Sullivan voting in the negative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 239
Adopt: Total Appropriation: of $660,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: Non-Net School Spending
Adopted (roll call): Total Appropriation: of $660,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: Non-Net School Spending
From the minutes
“Total Appropriation: of $660,000 From: Stabilization Fund To: Non-Net School Spending (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 240
Adopt: Total Appropriation of $20,000 From: Public Property-Purchase of Services To: Public Property-Overtime.
Adopted (roll call): Total Appropriation of $20,000 From: Public Property-Purchase of Services To: Public Property-Overtime.
From the minutes
“Total Appropriation of $20,000 From: Public Property-Purchase of Services To: Public Property-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 203
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Total Appropriation of: $250,000 From: DPW-Snow Removal To: Planning and Economic Development $250,000 The amendment carried by a hand vote
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Total Appropriation of: $250,000 From: DPW-Snow Removal To: Planning and Economic Development $250,000 The amendment carried by a hand vote
The minutes do not say who moved this amendment; it appears to be the amendment recommended in the committee report.
From the minutes
“The amendment carried by a hand vote Adopted as amended, 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 Eaniri motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Unfinished Business - item 232
Adopt: The Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant a perpetual right and easement to Massachusetts Electric Company. Said land being located as Lot...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: that the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant a perpetual right and easement to Massachusetts Electric Company. Said land being located as Lot 46 on City of Brockton Assessor's Map No. 32. (331 Oak St., off Colantha Ave.)
From the minutes
“Ordered: that the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant a perpetual right and easement to Massachusetts Electric Company. Said land being located as Lot 46 on City of Brockton Assessor's Map No. 32. (331 Oak St., off Colantha Ave.) (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 241
Adopt: Approval of the payment of $21,739.08 From: Finance-Purchase of Services To: Nugen Capital for the billing period of December 2016 through January 2017.
Adopted (roll call): Approval of the payment of $21,739.08 From: Finance-Purchase of Services To: Nugen Capital for the billing period of December 2016 through January 2017.
From the minutes
“Approval of the payment of $21,739.08 From: Finance-Purchase of Services To: Nugen Capital for the billing period of December 2016 through January 2017.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 234
Adopt: Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Comcast Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2020, from the cash...
Adopted (roll call): Order: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Comcast Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2020, from the cash receipts from Comcast Franchise fees, in excess of $675,000, pursuant to the cable license contract, and further, that the expenditures from this fund shall not exceed $750,000.00 without further appropriation, during fiscal year 2020.
Robert F. Sullivan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Order: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Comcast Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2020, from the cash receipts from Comcast Franchise fees, in excess of $675,000, pursuant to the cable license contract, and further, that the expenditures from this fund shall not exceed $750,000.00 without further appropria ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sullivan absent Councillor Sullivan steps back in.”
Unfinished Business - item 233
Adopt: The Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company. Said "Underground System" is located in, through,...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company. Said "Underground System" is located in, through, under, over, across and upon a certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of L Street, being more particularly shown as "Parcel "A" 11,003 sq ft." on a Plan of Land recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 23, Page 638. (121 Main St. and 28 High St.)
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company. Said "Underground System" is located in, through, under, over, across and upon a certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of L Street, being more particularly shown as "Parcel "A" 11,003 sq ft." on a Plan of Land recorded with the Plymouth ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 237
Adopt: Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Parking Authority Revolving Fund to receive revenues from Parking...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Parking Authority Revolving Fund to receive revenues from Parking Violations Fines up to and including the amount of $250,000, said funds to be expended by the Parking Authority to pay expenses of parking regulation enforcement and repair and maintenance of lots, facilities and equipment, and capital projects, but expenditures for capital projects shall require the written approval both of the Parking Authority Board of Directors and the Mayor for Fiscal Year 2020. Amounts in excess of $250,000 shall be credited to the General Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of Parking Authority Revolving Fund to receive revenues from Parking Violations Fines up to and including the amount of $250,000, said funds to be expended by the Parking Authority to pay expenses of parking regulation enforcement and repair and maintenance of lots ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 235
Adopt: Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of maintaining the Abandoned Building Registry, as well as the closing, boarding up and care of vacant and abandoned buildings. Expenditures from the Vacant and Abandoned buildings revolving fund shall be made on the authority and direction of the Brockton Building Commissioner, provided that not more than two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000) may be so expended without further appropriation from the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund during FY20.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of maintaining the Abandoned Building Registry, as well as the closing, boarding up and care of vacant and abandoned buildings. Expenditures from the Vacant and Abandoned buildings revolving fund ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 236
Adopt: Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Demolition Revolving Fund for FY2020 for the sole purpose of...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Demolition Revolving Fund for FY2020 for the sole purpose of helping to fund the cost in connection with the demolition of buildings in the City of Brockton. Expenditures from the Demolition Revolving Fund shall be made at the direction of Building Superintendent, with the written approval of the Mayor, provided that not more than $110,000 may be so expended from the Demolition Revolving Fund during FY2020.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That pursuant to the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Demolition Revolving Fund for FY2020 for the sole purpose of helping to fund the cost in connection with the demolition of buildings in the City of Brockton. Expenditures from the Demolition Revolving Fund shall be made at the direction of Building Superinte ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 242
Adopt: In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the City Preliminary will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 and that the City Election will be held...
Adopted (roll call): In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the City Preliminary will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 and that the City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at various designated polling places.
From the minutes
“In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the City Preliminary will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 and that the City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at various designated polling places.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 243
Adopt: The Superintendent of Schools and such other staff as she may designate, be invited to a Finance Committee Meeting in May, 2019, to provide an updated overview of funding, staffing, and...
Adopted (roll call): Resolved: That the Superintendent of Schools and such other staff as she may designate, be invited to a Finance Committee Meeting in May, 2019, to provide an updated overview of funding, staffing, and educational equity issues for Brockton's school population.
From the minutes
“Resolved: That the Superintendent of Schools and such other staff as she may designate, be invited to a Finance Committee Meeting in May, 2019, to provide an updated overview of funding, staffing, and educational equity issues for Brockton's school population.(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 264
Accept three communications and an order as late files
To accept three communications and an order as late files
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Monahan motioned to accept three communications and an order as late files and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Monahan)
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