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October 28, 2019
20 recorded votes, 13 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
Absent: Thomas Monahan, Robert F. Sullivan
Every vote, in order
Unfinished Business
Table
To table
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to table and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Take items 9-11 collectively
To take items 9-11 collectively
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to take items 9-11 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Postpone the 3 hearings to November 25, 2019 City Council meeting, because the petitioners are out of the country at this time and they have requested that the hearings be postponed until second...
To postpone the 3 hearings to November 25, 2019 City Council meeting, because the petitioners are out of the country at this time and they have requested that the hearings be postponed until second council meeting in November
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to postpone the 3 hearings to November 25, 2019 City Council meeting, because the petitioners are out of the country at this time and they have requested that the hearings be postponed until second council meeting in November, and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Unfinished Business - item 443
Pass to a third reading: An Order to delete Section 2-141 Wage and Personnel Board in its entirety.
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): Order: An Order to delete Section 2-141 Wage and Personnel Board in its entirety.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Order: An Order to delete Section 2-141 Wage and Personnel Board in its entirety. (FAVORABLE) ... Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 444
Confirm: Appointment of Eric S. Smith as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Eric S. Smith as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Eric S. Smith as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton for a one year term ending January 2020. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 445
Confirm: Re-appointment of William Scharnick, 82 Main Street, P.O. Box 941, Marion, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
Confirmed (roll call): Re-appointment of William Scharnick, 82 Main Street, P.O. Box 941, Marion, MA as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years.
From the minutes
“Re-appointment of William Scharnick, 82 Main Street, P.O. Box 941, Marion, 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 and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 446
Confirm: Reappointment of Carlos Varela, 40 Briarcliff Rd., Brockton to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a term of three years, to fulfill the unexpired term ending September 2021.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Carlos Varela, 40 Briarcliff Rd., Brockton to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a term of three years, to fulfill the unexpired term ending September 2021.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Carlos Varela, 40 Briarcliff Rd., Brockton to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a term of three years, to fulfill the unexpired term ending September 2021. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 468
Adopt: The Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, approve the request of a Right of Easement for National Grid as approved by the Park Commission in its meeting of...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, approve the request of a Right of Easement for National Grid as approved by the Park Commission in its meeting of September 12, 2019, as stipulated..
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, approve the request of a Right of Easement for National Grid as approved by the Park Commission in its meeting of September 12, 2019, as stipulated. (FAVORABLE/FINANCE) (REFERRED TO PLANNING- an email from the Director of Planning and Economic Development stated that the Planning Department would not have jurisdicti ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 469
Pass to a third reading: Sum of $4,900,000 is appropriated to pay costs of sewer system rehabilitation work, including, but not limited to, projects designed to address sources of...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): Ordered: that sum of $4,900,000 is appropriated to pay costs of sewer system rehabilitation work, including, but not limited to, projects designed to address sources of exfiltration, infiltration and inflow, and sections of undersized pipe, and for the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §§7 and 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordered: that sum of $4,900,000 is appropriated to pay costs of sewer system rehabilitation work, including, but not limited to, projects designed to address sources of exfiltration, infiltration and inflow, and sections of undersized pipe, and for the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authoriz ... Passed to a third reading, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 402
Adopt: An Order for the City to Seek Authorization for the Acceptance of Streets in the City of Brockton. Purpose Common convenience and necessity requires the acceptance of streets in the City of...
Failed adoption (roll call): Order: An Order for the City to Seek Authorization for the Acceptance of Streets in the City of Brockton. Purpose Common convenience and necessity requires the acceptance of streets in the City of Brockton as public ways for purposes of public access, repairs, snow removal, emergency vehicle access, maintenance, and care of all roads in the City of Brockton. (PLANNING BOARD SUGGESTED THAT BEFORE FURTHER ACTION IS TAKEN ON THIS MATTER, THAT A COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DPW, LAW DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING DEPT. BE FORMED TO FURTHER ASSSESS THE COST TO THE CITY OF BROCKTON/PLANNING)
Yes: Beauregard, DerenoncourtNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, McGarry, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Order: An Order for the City to Seek Authorization for the Acceptance of Streets in the City of Brockton. Purpose Common convenience and necessity requires the acceptance of streets in the City of Brockton as public ways for purposes of public access, repairs, snow removal, emergency vehicle access, maintenance, and care of all roads in the City of Brockton. (PLANNING BOARD SUGGESTED THAT BEFORE F ... Failed adoption by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and two voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, McGarry, and Nicastro voting in the negative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 470
Adopt: The City Council amends the Water Purchase Agreement, which originated on May 22, 2002 and was amended on September 6, 2018, between the City of Brockton and Aquaria, LLC.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council amends the Water Purchase Agreement, which originated on May 22, 2002 and was amended on September 6, 2018, between the City of Brockton and Aquaria, LLC.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council amends the Water Purchase Agreement, which originated on May 22, 2002 and was amended on September 6, 2018, between the City of Brockton and Aquaria, LLC. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 473
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,997.05 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 Emergency Management Performance Competitive Grant To:...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,997.05 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 Emergency Management Performance Competitive Grant To: Brockton Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 Emergency Management Performance Competitive Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,997.05 From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 Emergency Management Performance Competitive Grant To: Brockton Emergency Management Agency-FFY2018 Emergency Management Performance Competitive Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 478
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of to $12,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Addiction Services (BSAS)-FY2020...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of to $12,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Addiction Services (BSAS)-FY2020 First Responders Naloxone Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY2020 First Responders Naloxone Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of to $12,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Addiction Services (BSAS)-FY2020 First Responders Naloxone Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY2020 First Responders Naloxone Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 466
Adopt: The Department of Public Works would like to request that the City Council consider implementing a new Ordinance to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton: "Illicit Discharge and...
Recommendation to draft an ordinance was adopted (hand vote): Ordered: The Department of Public Works would like to request that the City Council consider implementing a new Ordinance to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton: "Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance" Recommendation to draft an ordinance was adopted by a hand vote.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordered: The Department of Public Works would like to request that the City Council consider implementing a new Ordinance to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton: "Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance" (FAVORABLE TO DRAFT ORDINANCE) Recommendation to draft an ordinance was adopted by a hand vote. ... Recommendation to draft an ordinance was adopted by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 431
Pass to a third reading: An Ordinance Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 23-Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal, Article III-Sewer and Sewerage Disposal to add reference...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 23-Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal, Article III-Sewer and Sewerage Disposal to add reference to Best Management Practices and also to amend sections 23-38 through 23-92.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton, Chapter 23-Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal, Article III-Sewer and Sewerage Disposal to add reference to Best Management Practices and also to amend sections 23-38 through 23-92.(FAVORABLE) ... Passed to a third reading, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business
Grant: Petition of Hector Sabillon, dba Trader's World Brockton, LLC, 723 Belmont St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Second Hand Articles License from 21 Torrey St., Brockton, MA.
Granted (roll call): Petition of Hector Sabillon, dba Trader's World Brockton, LLC, 723 Belmont St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Second Hand Articles License from 21 Torrey St., Brockton, MA.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, McGarryNo: Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Farwell, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Petition of Hector Sabillon, dba Trader's World Brockton, LLC, 723 Belmont St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Second Hand Articles License from 21 Torrey St., Brockton, MA. (FAVORABLE) ... Granted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present with five voting in the affirmative. Councillors Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Farwell, and Nicastro voting in the negative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Grant: Petition of Hector Sabillon, dba Trader's World Brockton, LLC, 723 Belmont St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Second Hand Precious Metals and Gems License from 21 Torrey St., Brockton, MA.
Granted (roll call): Petition of Hector Sabillon, dba Trader's World Brockton, LLC, 723 Belmont St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Second Hand Precious Metals and Gems License from 21 Torrey St., Brockton, MA.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, McGarryNo: Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Farwell, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Petition of Hector Sabillon, dba Trader's World Brockton, LLC, 723 Belmont St., Brockton, MA for a Transfer of Second Hand Precious Metals and Gems License from 21 Torrey St., Brockton, MA. (FAVORABLE) ... Granted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present with five voting in the affirmative. Councillors Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Farwell, and Nicastro voting in the negative. Councillors Monahan and Sullivan absent..”
Orders - item 490
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 Beauregard motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Beauregard)
Late Files - item 494
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 Nicastro motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Late Files - item 495
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 Cruise motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
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