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December 9, 2019
27 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Shirley R. Asack, Anne M. Beauregard, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Dennis R. Eaniri, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., John F. Lally, John McGarry, Thomas Monahan, Susan J. Nicastro, Robert F. Sullivan
Absent: Timothy Cruise
Every vote, in order
Hearings
Grant: Petition of ADDP Realty LLC, Alexander Ponomarenko of 7 Ledgeville Avenue, Foxboro, MA for a Transfer of a Garage License located at 2017 Main St., Brockton, MA John and James Santilli...
License transfer granted (hand vote): Petition of ADDP Realty LLC, Alexander Ponomarenko of 7 Ledgeville Avenue, Foxboro, MA for a Transfer of a Garage License located at 2017 Main St., Brockton, MA John and James Santilli appeared on behalf of the petitioner appeared in favor. Mr. Santilli turned in certified mail receipts.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of ADDP Realty LLC, Alexander Ponomarenko of 7 Ledgeville Avenue, Foxboro, MA for a Transfer of a Garage License located at 2017 Main St., Brockton, MA John and James Santilli appeared on behalf of the petitioner appeared in favor. Mr. Santilli turned in certified mail receipts. ... License transfer granted by a hand vote..”
Grant: Petition of Auto Center Sales & Service, Inc., Alexander Ponomarenko of 7 Ledgeville Avenue, Foxboro, MA for a Transfer of a Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical License located at 2017 Main...
License transfer granted (hand vote): Petition of Auto Center Sales & Service, Inc., Alexander Ponomarenko of 7 Ledgeville Avenue, Foxboro, MA for a Transfer of a Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical License located at 2017 Main St., Brockton, MA (previous owner Alan Veracka, Veracka Motors, Inc.) John and James Santilli appeared on behalf of 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 Auto Center Sales & Service, Inc., Alexander Ponomarenko of 7 Ledgeville Avenue, Foxboro, MA for a Transfer of a Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical License located at 2017 Main St., Brockton, MA (previous owner Alan Veracka, Veracka Motors, Inc.) John and James Santilli appeared on behalf of the petitioner appeared in favor. ... License transfer granted by a hand vote..”
Communications - item 597
Take items 600 & 602 out of order
To take items 600 & 602 out of order
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Monahan motioned to take items 600 & 602 out of order and was properly seconded. Motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Monahan)
For the suspension of rules
For the suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned for the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
For the suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor McGarry motioned for the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: McGarry)
Communications - item 496
Ordain (final passage) 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...
Ordained as amended (roll call): 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.
From the minutes
“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 ... Ordained as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise absent 487Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III of the City Ordinances Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That Sections 4-40 of Chapter IV is hereby amended by adding the following: Sec..”
Ordained as amended (roll call): 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.
From the minutes
“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 ... Ordained as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise absent..”
Ordained as amended (roll call): 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.
From the minutes
“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 ... Ordained as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cruise absent..”
Communications
Grant: Petition of Jason Correia Lopes and Nelson Rocha Lopes, 360 Ferry St., Fall River, MA for a Transfer of Garage License located at 50 Meadowbrook Rd., Unit 3, Brockton, MA Jason Lopes and...
Transfer granted (hand vote): Petition of Jason Correia Lopes and Nelson Rocha Lopes, 360 Ferry St., Fall River, MA for a Transfer of Garage License located at 50 Meadowbrook Rd., Unit 3, Brockton, MA Jason Lopes and Alvin DePina appeared on behalf of the petitioner in favor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Jason Correia Lopes and Nelson Rocha Lopes, 360 Ferry St., Fall River, MA for a Transfer of Garage License located at 50 Meadowbrook Rd., Unit 3, Brockton, MA (POSTPONED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2019) Jason Lopes and Alvin DePina appeared on behalf of the petitioner in favor. ... Transfer granted by a hand vote..”
Communications - item 15
Grant: Upon acceptance of these Licenses, the Applicant/License Holder acknowledges that any violation of the condition set forth above is punishable by a fine of $360 per offense per day, and...
Transfer granted with stipulations attached (hand vote): Upon acceptance of these Licenses, the Applicant/License Holder acknowledges that any violation of the condition set forth above is punishable by a fine of $360 per offense per day, and will be the reason for revocation of this license.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon acceptance of these Licenses, the Applicant/License Holder acknowledges that any violation of the condition set forth above is punishable by a fine of $360 per offense per day, and will be the reason for revocation of this license. ... Transfer granted with stipulations attached by a hand vote..”
Communications
Grant: Petition of Jason Lopes and Nelson Lopes dba Classic Auto Body and Repair, 360 Ferry St., Fall River, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 50 Meadowbrook Rd.,...
Transfer granted with stipulations attached (hand vote): Petition of Jason Lopes and Nelson Lopes dba Classic Auto Body and Repair, 360 Ferry St., Fall River, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 50 Meadowbrook Rd., Unit 3, Brockton, MA Jason Lopes and Alvin DePina appeared on behalf of the petitioner in favor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Jason Lopes and Nelson Lopes dba Classic Auto Body and Repair, 360 Ferry St., Fall River, MA for a Transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Body License located at 50 Meadowbrook Rd., Unit 3, Brockton, MA (POSTPONED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2019) Jason Lopes and Alvin DePina appeared on behalf of the petitioner in favor. ... Transfer granted with stipulations attached by a hand vote..”
Communications - item 523
Adopt: The Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant a perpetual right and easement to Massachusetts Electric Company, for consideration of One Dollar...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant a perpetual right and easement to Massachusetts Electric Company, for consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) to construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for the transmission of intelligence, an "Underground Electric Distribution System" located in, through, under, over, across and upon a parcel of land situated on the northerly side of Lincoln Street and southerly side of Church Street being designated as Lot 51 on the City of Brockton's Tax Assessors Plot 110.
Susan Nicastro was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, does hereby grant a perpetual right and easement to Massachusetts Electric Company, for consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) to construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for the transmission of intelligence, an "Underground ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise and Nicastro absent..”
Communications - item 574
Adopt: The Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, For consideration of One ($1.00) Dollar, hereby grants to Massachusetts Electric Company, the perpetual right and...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, For consideration of One ($1.00) Dollar, hereby grants to Massachusetts Electric Company, the perpetual right and easement to install, construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for the transmission of intelligence, an "Underground Electric Distribution System" located upon a parcel of land situated on the westerly side of Warren Avenue, Brockton, Massachusetts. And further that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the "Grant of Easement" and to take other actions as necessary to carry out the terms, purposes and conditions of the same.
Susan Nicastro was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, For consideration of One ($1.00) Dollar, hereby grants to Massachusetts Electric Company, the perpetual right and easement to install, construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for the transmission of intelligence, an "Unde ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise and Nicastro absent..”
Communications - item 525
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $270,000 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-Office for Victims of Crime-FY2019 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $270,000 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-Office for Victims of Crime-FY2019 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FY2019 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program Grant Fund.
Susan Nicastro was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $270,000 From: U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs-Office for Victims of Crime-FY2019 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program Grant To: City of Brockton Police Department-FY2019 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise and Nicastro absent..”
Communications - item 531
Adopt: Appropriation of the state legislative earmark in the amount of to $50,000 From: Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services-Legislative Earmark Funding To: Mayors...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of the state legislative earmark in the amount of to $50,000 From: Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services-Legislative Earmark Funding To: Mayors Office- Legislative Earmark Funding Fund.
Susan Nicastro was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appropriation of the state legislative earmark in the amount of to $50,000 From: Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services-Legislative Earmark Funding To: Mayors Office- Legislative Earmark Funding Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise and Nicastro absent..”
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the form of two (2) buses From: Brockton Area Transit (BAT) To; City of Brockton-Fire Department (total estimated value of $7,600)
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the form of two (2) buses From: Brockton Area Transit (BAT) To; City of Brockton-Fire Department (total estimated value of $7,600)
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the form of two (2) buses From: Brockton Area Transit (BAT) To; City of Brockton-Fire Department (total estimated value of $7,600) (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise absent..”
Communications - item 530
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of additional sub-recipient grant award in the amount of $13,380.64 from Plymouth County District Attorney's Office-FY17 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of additional sub-recipient grant award in the amount of $13,380.64 from Plymouth County District Attorney's Office-FY17 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhood) Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY17 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhood) Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of additional sub-recipient grant award in the amount of $13,380.64 from Plymouth County District Attorney's Office-FY17 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhood) Grant To: Brockton Police Department-FY17 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhood) Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise absent. 529.”
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $68,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)-Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant To: Department of...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $68,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)-Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant To: Department of Public Works-Refuse Division-Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $68,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)-Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant To: Department of Public Works-Refuse Division-Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise absent..”
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $5,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)- Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MASSEVIP) Grant...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $5,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)- Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MASSEVIP) Grant To: Department of Public Works-Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MASSEVIP) Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure in the amount of $5,000 From: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)- Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MASSEVIP) Grant To: Department of Public Works-Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MASSEVIP) Grant Fund. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise absent..”
Communications - item 580
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...
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.
Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, McGarry, Monahan, SullivanNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“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. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and nine voting in the affirmative. Councilor Nicastro voted in the negative. Councilors Cruise absent..”
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.
From the minutes
“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. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise absent..”
Orders - item 600
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $572,727.27 From: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant To: Brockton Fire...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $572,727.27 From: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant To: Brockton Fire Department- FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Fund. Deputy Chief Albanese from Brockton Fire Department was available for questions regarding the grant. The grant was written to replace Engine Co. 5 on the West side from 1996 and stated looking to do this quickly since the grant needs to be closed with a year of when the award was granted.
From the minutes
“Ordered: acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $572,727.27 From: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant To: Brockton Fire Department- FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Fund. Deputy Chief Albanese from Brockton Fire Department was available for questions regarding the grant. The grant was written to replace Engine Co. ... 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 the hope that it would not prevail
For reconsideration with the hope that it would not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor McGarry motion for reconsideration with the hope that it would not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: McGarry)
Adopt: Total appropriation of $25,713.20 From Ambulance Receipts To: Fire Department-Purchase of Services In order to purchase a new vehicle) Deputy Albanese stated this grant was to be used to...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: total appropriation of $25,713.20 From Ambulance Receipts To: Fire Department-Purchase of Services In order to purchase a new vehicle) Deputy Albanese stated this grant was to be used to equipment on a command vehicle that was involved in an accident. Insurance covered the replacement of the vehicle, but did not cover the equipment (lights,sirens,lettering) The vehicle has already been purchased, this is needed for completion.
From the minutes
“Ordered: total appropriation of $25,713.20 From Ambulance Receipts To: Fire Department-Purchase of Services In order to purchase a new vehicle) Deputy Albanese stated this grant was to be used to equipment on a command vehicle that was involved in an accident. Insurance covered the replacement of the vehicle, but did not cover the equipment (lights,sirens,lettering) The vehicle has already been pu ... 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 the hope that it would not prevail
For reconsideration with the hope that it would not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor McGarry motion for reconsideration with the hope that it would not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: McGarry)
For the suspension of rules since this matter was time sensitive
For the suspension of rules since this matter was time sensitive
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Beauregard motioned for the suspension of rules since this matter was time sensitive and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Beauregard)
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $572,727.27 From: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant To: Brockton Fire...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $572,727.27 From: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant To: Brockton Fire Department- FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Fund. Deputy Chief Albanese from Brockton Fire Department was available for questions regarding the grant. The grant was written to replace Engine Co. 5 on the West side from 1996 and stated looking to do this quickly since the grant needs to be closed with a year of when the award was granted.
Yes: Asack, Beauregard, Derenoncourt, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, McGarry, Monahan, SullivanNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Ordered: acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $572,727.27 From: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant To: Brockton Fire Department- FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Fund. Deputy Chief Albanese from Brockton Fire Department was available for questions regarding the grant. The grant was written to replace Engine Co. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and nine voting in the affirmative. Councilor Nicastro voted in the negative. Councilors Cruise absent..”
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