MassVoter.com← Brockton City CouncilBrockton City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
37 recorded votes, 37 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Brockton ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Present: Shirley R. Asack, Anne M. Beauregard, Timothy Cruise, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Dennis R. Eaniri, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., John F. Lally, John McGarry, Thomas Monahan, Susan J. Nicastro, Robert F. Sullivan
Absent: None
Take items 579 and 542-552 collectively and move under suspension of the rules and act on them tonight
To take items 579 and 542-552 collectively and move under suspension of the rules and act on them tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councillor Lally motioned to take items 579 and 542-552 collectively and move under suspension of the rules and act on them tonight and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Confirm: Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department
Of Alexander Warren to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Raymond Gobbi IV to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Marquis Weaver to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Aaron Richardson to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of John Francis to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Michael Fredericks to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Sean O'Reilly to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Eric Bergeron to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Richard Joyner to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Bryan Feeney to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Mitchell Papineau to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Confirmed (roll call): Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter
Timothy J. Cruise was not present for this vote.
“Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department ... Of Alexander Warren to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Raymond Gobbi IV to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Marquis Weaver to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Aaron Richardson to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of John Francis to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Michael Fredericks to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Sean O'Reilly to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Eric Bergeron to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Richard Joyner to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Bryan Feeney to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Mitchell Papineau to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Cruise 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.
“Councillor McGarry motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: McGarry)
Grant: Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department
Granted (hand vote): Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Of Julio Rodrigues to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: Be it ordained by the Brockton City Council an Ordinance establishing the City of Brockton Stormwater Management Manual for best...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: Be it ordained by the Brockton City Council an Ordinance establishing the City of Brockton Stormwater Management Manual for best practices for the Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance to establish methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. This ordinance shall be adopted by incorporation of the City of Brockton, Massachusetts Stormwater Management Manual as a new ordinance in the City Brockton Ordinances forthwith. The amendment passed by hand vote.
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.
Pass to a third reading as amended: Be it ordained by the Brockton City Council an Ordinance establishing the City of Brockton Stormwater Management Manual for best practices for the Illicit...
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): Ordinance: Be it ordained by the Brockton City Council an Ordinance establishing the City of Brockton Stormwater Management Manual for best practices for the Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance to establish methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. This ordinance shall be adopted by incorporation of the City of Brockton, Massachusetts Stormwater Management Manual as a new ordinance in the City Brockton Ordinances forthwith. The amendment passed by hand vote.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Ordinance: Be it ordained by the Brockton City Council an Ordinance establishing the City of Brockton Stormwater Management Manual for best practices for the Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance to establish methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a hand vote..”
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III of the City Ordinances Be it
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III of the City Ordinances 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.
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance Amending Article III of the City Ordinances Be it
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III of the City Ordinances Be it
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III of the City Ordinances Be it ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a hand vote..”
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II of the City Ordinances Be it
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II of the City Ordinances 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.
Pass to a third reading as amended: An Ordinance Amending Article II of the City Ordinances Be it
Passed to a third reading, as amended (hand vote): Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II of the City Ordinances Be it
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II of the City Ordinances Be it ... Passed to a third reading, as amended, by a hand vote..”
Take the three petitions collectively and postpone them until the next council meeting of December 9
To take the three petitions collectively and postpone them until the next council meeting of December 9
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councillor Nicastro motioned to take the three petitions collectively and postpone them until the next council meeting of December 9 and was properly seconded ... The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Postpone the three petitions
To postpone the three petitions
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“The motion to postpone the three petitions carried by a hand vote..”
Take items 380-384 collectively and to waive the reading on them
To take items 380-384 collectively and to waive the reading on them
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councillor Lally motioned to take items 380-384 collectively and to waive the reading on them and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Adopt: The common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Leahy Road, extending from North Quincy Street, easterly, to Roslyn...
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 Leahy Road, extending from North Quincy Street, easterly, to Roslyn Road, a distance of about 1,335 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.
Timothy J. Cruise, Susan Nicastro were not present for this vote.
“Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of Leahy Road, extending from North Quincy Street, easterly, to Roslyn Road, a distance of about 1,335 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. (FA ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cruise and Nicastro absent..”
Confirm: Appointment of Lucia Cerci of 212 West Chestnut Street, Brockton to the Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of David Zaff ending March 2020. Address change
Address change Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Lucia Cerci of 212 West Chestnut Street, Brockton to the Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of David Zaff ending March 2020. Address change
Timothy J. Cruise was not present for this vote.
“Appointment of Lucia Cerci of 212 West Chestnut Street, Brockton to the Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of David Zaff ending March 2020. (FAVORABLE) Address change ... Address change Confirmed by a roll call vote with an address change, taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Cruise 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.
“Councillor McGarry motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: McGarry)
Adopt: Sections twenty-six B to twenty-six E, inclusive of chapter one hundred and eleven of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 111 §§26B-26E) be and hereby is accepted by the City of...
Adopted (roll call): Order: That sections twenty-six B to twenty-six E, inclusive of chapter one hundred and eleven of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 111 §§26B-26E) be and hereby is accepted by the City of Brockton in accordance with section twenty-six A of chapter one hundred and eleven of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 111 §26A).
Shirley Asack, Timothy J. Cruise were not present for this vote.
“Order: That sections twenty-six B to twenty-six E, inclusive of chapter one hundred and eleven of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 111 §§26B-26E) be and hereby is accepted by the City of Brockton in accordance with section twenty-six A of chapter one hundred and eleven of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 111 §26A). (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise and Asack absent..” (Motion: McGarry)
For reconsideration with the hope that it not prevail
For reconsideration with the hope that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councilor Farwell made a motion for reconsideration with the hope that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: Appropriation of $2,258,845 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-For FY20 of the General Fund (Increase in Chapter 70 Aid) To: Net...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: Appropriation of $2,258,845 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-For FY20 of the General Fund (Increase in Chapter 70 Aid) To: Net School Spending, and Further Appropriate $1,178,496 From: Net School Spending To: Non Net School Spending
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.
“The amendment carried by a hand vote..”
Adopt: Appropriation of $2,258,845 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-For FY20 of the General Fund (Increase in Chapter 70 Aid) To: Net School Spending, and Further Appropriate $1,178,496...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $2,258,845 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-For FY20 of the General Fund (Increase in Chapter 70 Aid) To: Net School Spending, and Further Appropriate $1,178,496 From: Net School Spending To: Non Net School Spending
Timothy J. Cruise was not present for this vote.
“Ordered: Appropriation of $2,258,845 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-For FY20 of the General Fund (Increase in Chapter 70 Aid) To: Net School Spending, and Further Appropriate $1,178,496 From: Net School Spending To: Non Net School Spending (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise absent..”
For reconsideration with hope that it not prevail
For reconsideration with hope that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councilor Farwell motioned for reconsideration with hope that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: An Resolution To File And Accept Grants With And From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Energy And Environmental Affairs For The Parkland Acquisitions And Renovations...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: An Resolution To File And Accept Grants With And From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Energy And Environmental Affairs For The Parkland Acquisitions And Renovations To John L. O'Donnell Playground.
Timothy J. Cruise was not present for this vote.
“Ordered: An Resolution To File And Accept Grants With And From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Energy And Environmental Affairs For The Parkland Acquisitions And Renovations To John L. O'Donnell Playground. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise was absent..”
Adopt: Transfer of $4,500,000 From: Health Insurance Employee Benefits To: Non Net School Spending
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Transfer of $4,500,000 From: Health Insurance Employee Benefits To: Non Net School Spending
Timothy J. Cruise was not present for this vote.
“Ordered: Transfer of $4,500,000 From: Health Insurance Employee Benefits To: Non Net School Spending (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise was absent..”
For reconsideration with hope that it not prevail
For reconsideration with hope that it not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councilor Farwell motioned for reconsideration with hope that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Be read and to make a motion to have order amended
To be read and to make a motion to have order amended
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councilor Farwell made an amendment to be read and to make a motion to have order amended and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Amend the amount by $60,000
To amend the amount by $60,000
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councilor Farwell made a motion to amend the amount by $60,000 and was properly seconded. The amendment was passed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: Appropriation of $790,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-for FY20 of the General Fund To: Various Departments
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $790,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-for FY20 of the General Fund To: Various Departments
Shirley Asack, Timothy J. Cruise were not present for this vote.
“Ordered: Appropriation of $790,000 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts-for FY20 of the General Fund To: Various Departments (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack and Cruise absent..”
Adopt: To invite a representative from the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, to present to the city council proposals currently being reviewed in this state legislative session in the...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: to invite a representative from the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, to present to the city council proposals currently being reviewed in this state legislative session in the Joint Judiciary Committee the HOMES ACT and CEC Bill.
The minutes give the count (9-0), but it does not match the councilors listed present (11), so individual votes are not shown.
“Resolve: to invite a representative from the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, to present to the city council proposals currently being reviewed in this state legislative session in the Joint Judiciary Committee the HOMES ACT and CEC Bill. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: The City Council rescind the following appropriation if $150,000 that was in City Council and approved on July 22, 2019, From: Available Funds-Free Cash To: School Department $150,000
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council rescind the following appropriation if $150,000 that was in City Council and approved on July 22, 2019, From: Available Funds-Free Cash To: School Department $150,000
Shirley Asack, Timothy J. Cruise were not present for this vote.
“Ordered: That the City Council rescind the following appropriation if $150,000 that was in City Council and approved on July 22, 2019, From: Available Funds-Free Cash To: School Department $150,000(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack and Cruise absent..”
Adopt: To invite Mr. Robert Jenkins, in his capacity as Executive Director of the Brockton Redevelopment Authority ("BRA"), to present to the City Council updated information on the BRA's...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: To invite Mr. Robert Jenkins, in his capacity as Executive Director of the Brockton Redevelopment Authority ("BRA"), to present to the City Council updated information on the BRA's construction of the Municipal Parking Garage including the construction schedule, budget, and currently expected completion date, and any other related information.
Shirley Asack, Timothy J. Cruise were not present for this vote.
“Resolve: To invite Mr. Robert Jenkins, in his capacity as Executive Director of the Brockton Redevelopment Authority ("BRA"), to present to the City Council updated information on the BRA's construction of the Municipal Parking Garage including the construction schedule, budget, and currently expected completion date, and any other related information. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Cruise absent..”
Take items 557 & 558 under suspension of rules with Park Superintendent Timothy Carpenter available for questions
To take items 557 & 558 under suspension of rules with Park Superintendent Timothy Carpenter available for questions
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councilor Beauregard made a motion to take items 557 & 558 under suspension of rules with Park Superintendent Timothy Carpenter available for questions and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Beauregard)
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation
Referred to Finance Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation Referred to Finance Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation
Shirley Asack, Timothy J. Cruise were not present for this vote.
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation ... Referred to Finance Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation Referred to Finance Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack and Cruise absent..”
Suspend the rules
To suspend the rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Councilor Eaniri made a motion to suspend the rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation
Timothy J. Cruise was not present for this vote.
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $25,000 From: Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant To: City of Brockton-Park and Recreation ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise absent..”
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.
“Councillor Monahan motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Monahan)
Suspend the rules to act on item #55 tonight
For the suspension of rules to act on this
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
“Referred to Finance Councilor Farwell asked to revisit item #55 and made a motion for the suspension of rules to act on this and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: The City Council dedicate the following percentage, which may not be less than 25 percent, of the local option excise on retail marijuana sales revenues collected under M.G.L., Ch. 64N...
Fields Trust, no cost to the City. ` Adopted (roll call): Ordered: that the City Council dedicate the following percentage, which may not be less than 25 percent, of the local option excise on retail marijuana sales revenues collected under M.G.L., Ch. 64N ss 3 to the Community Impact Stabilization Fund established under M.G.L., CH. 40, Sec. 5B effective for FY2020 beginning July 1, 2019, or take any other action relative thereto.
Timothy J. Cruise was not present for this vote.
“Ordered: that the City Council dedicate the following percentage, which may not be less than 25 percent, of the local option excise on retail marijuana sales revenues collected under M.G.L., Ch. 64N ss 3 to the Community Impact Stabilization Fund established under M.G.L., CH. 40, Sec. 5B effective for FY2020 beginning July 1, 2019, or take any other action relative thereto. ... Fields Trust, no cost to the City. ` Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise absent..”
From the official minutes kept by the Brockton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Brockton City Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Public Documents library. We check every roll-call count against the councilors named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Brockton City Council page (brockton.gov). Former councilors show initials.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →