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October 15, 2019
19 recorded votes, 11 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
Hearings
Grant: Petition of Aristides Centeio, 29 Hermon St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Garage License located at 12 Riverside Ave., Brockton, MA 02301 The petitioner appeared in favor.
Granted (hand vote): Petition of Aristides Centeio, 29 Hermon St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Garage License located at 12 Riverside Ave., Brockton, MA 02301 The petitioner appeared in favor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Aristides Centeio, 29 Hermon St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Garage License located at 12 Riverside Ave., Brockton, MA 02301 The petitioner appeared in favor. ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Continue the hearing to next full city council meeting
To continue the hearing to next full city council meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to continue the hearing to next full city council meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Grant: Petition of Velasquez Management LLC, Edgar Velasquez, President and manager, 23 Joseph Ln., E. Walpole, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical License located at 743 Warren...
Granted as stipulated (hand vote): Petition of Velasquez Management LLC, Edgar Velasquez, President and manager, 23 Joseph Ln., E. Walpole, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical License located at 743 Warren Ave., Brockton, MA. The petitioner appeared in favor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Velasquez Management LLC, Edgar Velasquez, President and manager, 23 Joseph Ln., E. Walpole, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical License located at 743 Warren Ave., Brockton, MA. The petitioner appeared in favor. ... Granted as stipulated by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Grant: Petition of Velasquez Management LLC, Edgar Velasquez, President and manager, 23 Joseph Ln., E. Walpole, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 743 Warren Ave.,...
Granted (hand vote): Petition of Velasquez Management LLC, Edgar Velasquez, President and manager, 23 Joseph Ln., E. Walpole, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 743 Warren Ave., Brockton, MA The petitioner appeared in favor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Velasquez Management LLC, Edgar Velasquez, President and manager, 23 Joseph Ln., E. Walpole, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 743 Warren Ave., Brockton, MA The petitioner appeared in favor. ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Postpone the hearing on items 9-10 to the end of the meeting
To postpone the hearing on items 9-10 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 Lally motioned to postpone the hearing on items 9-10 to the end of the meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Continue items 11-13 on the agenda to next full city council meeting
To continue items 11-13 on the agenda to next full city council meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to continue items 11-13 on the agenda to next full city council meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Unfinished Business - item 262
Ordain (final passage) as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it
Ordained, as amended (roll call): An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Amending Chapter II, Division 5, Section 2-183 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton. Be it ... Ordained, as amended, 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 326
Pass to a third reading: An Ordinance Repealing Article XIX of the Brockton City Ordinances relative to the establishment of the Thatcher Street Overlay District.
Failed passage to a third reading (roll call): An Ordinance Repealing Article XIX of the Brockton City Ordinances relative to the establishment of the Thatcher Street Overlay District.
Yes: Beauregard, Derenoncourt, McGarryNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, NicastroRobert F. Sullivan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“An Ordinance Repealing Article XIX of the Brockton City Ordinances relative to the establishment of the Thatcher Street Overlay District. (UNFAVORABLE) ... Failed passage to a third reading, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present with three voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally and Nicastro voting in the negative. Councillor Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 420
Confirm: Re-appointment of William R. May, Jr. of 61 Oak St., Brockton, MA to the position of Director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Brockton for a five year term ending...
Confirmed (roll call): Re-appointment of William R. May, Jr. of 61 Oak St., Brockton, MA to the position of Director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Brockton for a five year term ending June 2024.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, McGarry, SullivanNo: Beauregard, NicastroJean Bradley Derenoncourt was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Re-appointment of William R. May, Jr. of 61 Oak St., Brockton, MA to the position of Director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Brockton for a five year term ending June 2024. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present with seven voting in the affirmative. Councillors Beauregard and Nicastro voting in the negative. Councillors Derenoncourt and Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 398
Confirm: Reappointment of Daniel Campbell, 16 Belcher Ave., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Daniel Campbell, 16 Belcher Ave., Brockton, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Daniel Campbell, 16 Belcher Ave., 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 Monahan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 403
Adopt: Authorization of the payment of $43,494.98 From: FY20 Finance-Purchase of Services To: Rehoboth Solar for the billing period of May 28, 2019 through June 25, 2019.
Adopted (roll call): Order: Authorization of the payment of $43,494.98 From: FY20 Finance-Purchase of Services To: Rehoboth Solar for the billing period of May 28, 2019 through June 25, 2019.
From the minutes
“Order: Authorization of the payment of $43,494.98 From: FY20 Finance-Purchase of Services To: Rehoboth Solar for the billing period of May 28, 2019 through June 25, 2019. (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 404
Adopt: Transfer in the amount of $433,324 From: Law Department-Purchase of Services To: Law Department-Personal Services Other than Overtime.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Transfer in the amount of $433,324 From: Law Department-Purchase of Services To: Law Department-Personal Services Other than Overtime.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Transfer in the amount of $433,324 From: Law Department-Purchase of Services To: Law Department-Personal Services Other than Overtime. (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 435
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $240,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)-Green Community Competitive Grant To: City of...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $240,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)-Green Community Competitive Grant To: City of Brockton Mayor's Office-Green Community Competitive Grant Funds.
From the minutes
“Ordered: acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $240,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)-Green Community Competitive Grant To: City of Brockton Mayor's Office-Green Community Competitive Grant Funds. (FAVORABLE- with a condition that an answer is given within 1 week in regards to the difference of $91,590.00; does the city have to make up thi ... 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 436
Adopt: To put on notice the owners or operators of Lubras Auto Body, located at 64 Elliot Street, Brockton and the owners or operators of D & G Auto, located at 8 Perkins Street, Brockton, to...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to put on notice the owners or operators of Lubras Auto Body, located at 64 Elliot Street, Brockton and the owners or operators of D & G Auto, located at 8 Perkins Street, Brockton, to notify them that a Public Hearing will be held concerning revocation of their licenses..
From the minutes
“Resolve: to put on notice the owners or operators of Lubras Auto Body, located at 64 Elliot Street, Brockton and the owners or operators of D & G Auto, located at 8 Perkins Street, Brockton, to notify them that a Public Hearing will be held concerning revocation of their licenses. (FAVORABLE - with authorization for the City Clerk to set up Public Hearings for November 25, 2019 City Council Meetin ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Orders - item 471
Move under suspension of the rules on item 471
To move under suspension of the rules on item 471
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lally motioned to move under suspension of the rules on item 471 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $25,000 From: Massachusetts Office of the
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $25,000 From: Massachusetts Office of the
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $25,000 From: Massachusetts Office of the ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Orders - item 472
Move under suspension of the rules on item 472
To move under suspension of the rules on item 472
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 on item 472 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $4,967.21 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)/CCP Grant To:...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $4,967.21 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)/CCP Grant To: Brockton Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 State Homeland Grant (SJSP)/CCP Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $4,967.21 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)/CCP Grant To: Brockton Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 State Homeland Grant (SJSP)/CCP Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..”
Orders - item 478
Move under suspension of the rules and accept a late file
To move under suspension of the rules and accept a late file
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor McGarry motioned to move under suspension of the rules and accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: McGarry)
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