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September 9, 2019
27 recorded votes, 18 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, John McGarry, Susan J. Nicastro, Robert F. Sullivan
Absent: Thomas Monahan
Every vote, in order
Appointments - item 399
Move under suspension of the rules and act on it
To move under suspension of the rules and act on it
The minutes say "Councillor Farwell stated ... so he motioned"; recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“He has served in a number of positions and the License Commission is one of our most important boards, so he motioned to move under suspension of the rules and act on it and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Confirm: Appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, MA to the Brockton License Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lawrence Siskind.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, MA to the Brockton License Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lawrence Siskind.
Shirley Asack was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Eugene S. Marrow of 128 Healey Terrace, Brockton, MA to the Brockton License Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lawrence Siskind. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack and Monahan 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)
Hearings
Postpone to the end of the meeting
To postpone to the end of the meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to postpone to the end of the meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
To postpone to the end of the meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to postpone to the end of the meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Close the hearing for item 5
To close the hearing for item 5
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to close the hearing for item 5 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Close the hearing for item 6
To close the hearing for item 6
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to close the hearing for item 6 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Send items 5 and 6 to Public Safety
To send items 5 and 6 to Public Safety
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to send items 5 and 6 to Public Safety and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Unfinished Business - item 127
Ordain (final passage): An order amending Licensing and Business Regulations for Marijuana Businesses Section 1.009 (b) (2) of the licensing and business regulations is hereby amended..
Ordained (roll call): Ordered: An order amending Licensing and Business Regulations for Marijuana Businesses Section 1.009 (b) (2) of the licensing and business regulations is hereby amended..
Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, McGarry, Nicastro, SullivanNo: Cruise
From the minutes
“Ordered: An order amending Licensing and Business Regulations for Marijuana Businesses Section 1.009 (b) (2) of the licensing and business regulations is hereby amended. (IN CITY COUNCIL, AUGUST 26, 2019 PASSED TO A THIRD READING, BY A HAND VOTE). ... Ordained by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillor Cruise voting in the negative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 294
Ordain (final passage): An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton, Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-2 Composition That Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-2 of the Revised...
Ordained (roll call): Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton, Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-2 Composition That Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton be amended to increase the number of Fire Department Captains by one (1), from seventeen (17) to eighteen (18), for a limited period of time, subject to a sunset clause. ..
From the minutes
“Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton, Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-2 Composition That Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 6-2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton be amended to increase the number of Fire Department Captains by one (1), from seventeen (17) to eighteen (18), for a limited period of time, subject to a sunset clause. . (IN CITY COUNCIL, ... Ordained by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 300
Pass to a third reading: The Zoning request change from industrial to commercial for the properties map of East Ashland Street. Previously voted on by the Planning Board and forwarded to City...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): The Zoning request change from industrial to commercial for the properties map of East Ashland Street. Previously voted on by the Planning Board and forwarded to City Clerk and City Council. The proposed amendment; that the following parcels be included in the proposed change 161-094,161-096, 161-097, 161-097R, 161-098, and 161-113. The addition of these properties will protect the existing residential zones from the possibility of any future expanded industrial uses.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“The Zoning request change from industrial to commercial for the properties map of East Ashland Street. Previously voted on by the Planning Board and forwarded to City Clerk and City Council. The proposed amendment; that the following parcels be included in the proposed change 161-094,161-096, 161-097, 161-097R, 161-098, and 161-113. The addition of these properties will protect the existing reside ... Passed to a third reading by a hand vote.”
Unfinished Business - item 298
Pass to a third reading: An Ordinance Amending the Revised Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-9 relative to Executive Director of Election Commission).
Failed passage to 3rd reading (hand vote): An Ordinance Amending the Revised Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-9 relative to Executive Director of Election Commission).
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending the Revised Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-9 relative to Executive Director of Election Commission). (POSTPONED until August 21, 2019 Ordinance Committee Meeting) (UNFAVORABLE) ... Failed passage to 3rd reading by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 262
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it
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..”
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it ... Passed to a third reading, as amended by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 251
Pass to a third reading: Pursuant to Article II, section 2-93 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, it is referred to the Ordinance Committee the responsibility to undertake a review...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): Ordered: Pursuant to Article II, section 2-93 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, it is referred to the Ordinance Committee the responsibility to undertake a review of the current salary for all positions governed by the Ordinances of the city as well as the proposed creation of any new position. Provided further, the Ordinance Committee shall present any recommended amendments to the Ordinances governing positions and salary levels to the City Council for review and approval. (Relative to salary of Dir. of Human Resources and the creation of the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources).
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Pursuant to Article II, section 2-93 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, it is referred to the Ordinance Committee the responsibility to undertake a review of the current salary for all positions governed by the Ordinances of the city as well as the proposed creation of any new position. Provided further, the Ordinance Committee shall present any recommended amendments to t ... Passed to a third reading, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 352
Confirm: Reappointment of Joe Miranda of 19 Wallace St., Brockton, MA to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a three year term.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Joe Miranda of 19 Wallace St., Brockton, MA to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a three year term.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Joe Miranda of 19 Wallace St., Brockton, MA to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a three year term. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 353
Confirm: Reappointment of Kenneth Galligan of 25 Messina Drive, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Kenneth Galligan of 25 Messina Drive, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Kenneth Galligan of 25 Messina Drive, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 385
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $200,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)- Gap II Grant Funding Program To:...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $200,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)- Gap II Grant Funding Program To: City of Brockton Department of Public Works- Gap II Grant Funding Program Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $200,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)- Gap II Grant Funding Program To: City of Brockton Department of Public Works- Gap II Grant Funding Program Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 387
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of total grant funds in the amount of $365,586.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/State 911 Department-FY2020 Public Safety Answering Point...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of total grant funds in the amount of $365,586.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/State 911 Department-FY2020 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incentive Grants To: Brockton Police Department-FY2020 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incentive Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of total grant funds in the amount of $365,586.00 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/State 911 Department-FY2020 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incentive Grants To: Brockton Police Department-FY2020 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incent ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 388
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $275,110.27 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/State 911 Department-FY20 State 911 Training Grant To:...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $275,110.27 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/State 911 Department-FY20 State 911 Training Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY20 State 911 Training Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $275,110.27 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/State 911 Department-FY20 State 911 Training Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY20 State 911 Training Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 389
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of total grant funds in the amount of $430,000 From: Executive Office of Health and Human Service's FY20 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant To: Brockton...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of total grant funds in the amount of $430,000 From: Executive Office of Health and Human Service's FY20 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY2020 FY20 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of total grant funds in the amount of $430,000 From: Executive Office of Health and Human Service's FY20 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY2020 FY20 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 396
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $300,000 From: Environmental Protection Agency-Brownfield Assessment Grant To: City of Brockton Planning and Economic...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $300,000 From: Environmental Protection Agency-Brownfield Assessment Grant To: City of Brockton Planning and Economic Development- Brownfield Assessment Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $300,000 From: Environmental Protection Agency-Brownfield Assessment Grant To: City of Brockton Planning and Economic Development- Brownfield Assessment Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 328
Adopt: The City Council authorize the approval of the proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE), for 93 Centre St., between the City and 93...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorize the approval of the proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE), for 93 Centre St., between the City and 93 Centre Street, LLC.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorize the approval of the proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE), for 93 Centre St., between the City and 93 Centre Street, LLC. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 329
Adopt: The City Council authorize the approval of the proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE),
Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE), Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorize the approval of the proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE),
Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Cruise, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Lally, McGarry, Nicastro, SullivanNo: Farwell
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorize the approval of the proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE), ... Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE), Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillor Farwell voting in the negative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
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.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned 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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