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June 24, 2019
24 recorded votes, 12 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., Thomas Monahan, Susan J. Nicastro, Moises Rodrigues
Absent: John F. Lally, Robert F. Sullivan
Every vote, in order
Appointments - item 275
Take items 276-281 collectively and under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
To take items 276-281 collectively and under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to take items 276-281 collectively and under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Appointments - item 281
Confirm: Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020
Confirmed (roll call): Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020
From the minutes
“Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020 ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan 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
“Councillor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Grant: Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020
Granted (hand vote): Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020 ... Granted by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Granted (hand vote): Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020 ... Granted by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Granted (hand vote): Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020 ... Granted by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Granted (hand vote): Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020 ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 253
Confirm: Of Katherine M. Asiaf, 5 Tarkin Hill Lane, Bridgewater, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
Confirmed (roll call): Of Katherine M. Asiaf, 5 Tarkin Hill Lane, Bridgewater, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
From the minutes
“Of Katherine M. Asiaf, 5 Tarkin Hill Lane, Bridgewater, 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"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 129
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Cottage Grove Avenue, extending from the end of the 1967 layout at...
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 Cottage Grove Avenue, extending from the end of the 1967 layout at Woodard Avenue, southerly, a distance of about 322.27 feet, more or less, 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.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Cottage Grove Avenue, extending from the end of the 1967 layout at Woodard Avenue, southerly, a distance of about 322.27 feet, more or less, 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 ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative.. Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 156
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Alexandra's Way, extending from West Chestnut Street, southerly, 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 Alexandra's Way, extending from West Chestnut Street, southerly, a distance of 765.71 feet, more or less, 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.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Alexandra's Way, extending from West Chestnut Street, southerly, a distance of 765.71 feet, more or less, 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. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by roll call vote nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Lally and Sullivan absent.”
Unfinished Business - item 157
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Rachael's Way, extending from Alexandra's Way, southwesterly and...
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 Rachael's Way, extending from Alexandra's Way, southwesterly and southeasterly, a distance of 647.28 feet, more or less, to Alexandra's Way, 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.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Rachael's Way, extending from Alexandra's Way, southwesterly and southeasterly, a distance of 647.28 feet, more or less, to Alexandra's Way, 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 ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative . Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 182
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Cypress Drive, extending from Rockland Street, easterly and...
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 Cypress Drive, extending from Rockland Street, easterly and northerly, a distance of about 1,402 feet, more or less, 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.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Cypress Drive, extending from Rockland Street, easterly and northerly, a distance of about 1,402 feet, more or less, 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. (FAVOR ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 183
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Rock Meadow Drive, extending from Rockland Street easterly, 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 Rock Meadow Drive, extending from Rockland Street easterly, a distance of about 1,200 feet, more or less, and from Rock Meadow Drive northerly, a distance of about 310 feet, more or less, 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.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Rock Meadow Drive, extending from Rockland Street easterly, a distance of about 1,200 feet, more or less, and from Rock Meadow Drive northerly, a distance of about 310 feet, more or less, and for that purpose it is necessary to take an easement for Highway Purposes ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 263
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $77,603 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $77,603 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) To: Brockton Police Department-2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $77,603 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) To: Brockton Police Department-2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 264
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $80,433.00 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $80,433.00 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) To: Brockton Police Department-2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG).
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $80,433.00 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) To: Brockton Police Department-2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG). (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative.Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 268
Adopt: Transfer of $125,000 From Treasurers Debt-Interest Short Term Notes To Treasurers-Medicare Tax.
Adopted (roll call): Transfer of $125,000 From Treasurers Debt-Interest Short Term Notes To Treasurers-Medicare Tax.
From the minutes
“Transfer of $125,000 From Treasurers Debt-Interest Short Term Notes To Treasurers-Medicare Tax. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan absent..”
Orders - item 303
Move under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
To move under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of the rules and act on it tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: Total appropriation of $180,000 From: Police Dept-Personal Services Non Overtime To: Police Dept-Capital
Adopted (roll call): Total appropriation of $180,000 From: Police Dept-Personal Services Non Overtime To: Police Dept-Capital
From the minutes
“Total appropriation of $180,000 From: Police Dept-Personal Services Non Overtime To: Police Dept-Capital ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan 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
“Councillor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Orders - item 304
Move under suspension of the rules
To move under suspension of the rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Beauregard motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Beauregard)
Adopt: Total Grant Funds in the amount of $50,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Massachusetts Marketing Partnerships (MMP) Grant To: Brockton Public Library-Massachusetts...
Adopted (roll call): Total Grant Funds in the amount of $50,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Massachusetts Marketing Partnerships (MMP) Grant To: Brockton Public Library-Massachusetts Marketing Partnerships Grant Fund
From the minutes
“Total Grant Funds in the amount of $50,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Massachusetts Marketing Partnerships (MMP) Grant To: Brockton Public Library-Massachusetts Marketing Partnerships Grant Fund ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Lally and Sullivan 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
“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)
Orders - item 305
Postpone the Executive Session to the July Finance Committee meeting
To postpone the Executive Session to the July Finance Committee meeting, so that the City Solicitor can be present
The minutes say "Councillor Farwell stated ... He moved to postpone"; recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“He moved to postpone the Executive Session to the July Finance Committee Meeting, as he wanted the Solicitor to be present, and was properly seconded by Councillor Cruise. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell, second: Cruise)
Accept a late file
To accept a late file
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Monahan motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Monahan)
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