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March 9, 2020
20 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Shirley R. Asack, Councilor Cardoso, Timothy Cruise, Dennis R. Eaniri, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., John F. Lally, Rita Mendes, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson
Absent: Thomas Monahan, Moises Rodrigues
Every vote, in order
item 145
Have items #115, 116 & 117 taken out of order and collectively
To have items #115, 116 & 117 taken out of order and collectively
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motion to have items #115, 116 & 117 taken out of order and collectively and was properly seconded. Motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
For reconsideration is the hopes that this will not prevail
For reconsideration is the hopes that this will not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration is the hopes that this will not prevail and was properly seconded. Motioned failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 113
Confirm: Appointment of Noube Rateau of 14 Madrid Sq., Unit #2, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a three-year term ending February 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Noube Rateau of 14 Madrid Sq., Unit #2, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a three-year term ending February 2023.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Noube Rateau of 14 Madrid Sq., Unit #2, Brockton, MA to the Brockton Community Cable Television Board for a three-year term ending February 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 114
Confirm: Appointment of Paul Studenski of 48 Carlisle St., Brockton, MA as an Alternate to the Brockton License Commission for a three-year term ending February 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Paul Studenski of 48 Carlisle St., Brockton, MA as an Alternate to the Brockton License Commission for a three-year term ending February 2023.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Paul Studenski of 48 Carlisle St., Brockton, MA as an Alternate to the Brockton License Commission for a three-year term ending February 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 115
Confirm: Promotion of Matthew Graham to rank of Temporary Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Matthew Graham to rank of Temporary Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Matthew Graham to rank of Temporary Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 116
Confirm: Promotion of Michael Skinner to rank of Permanent Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Michael Skinner to rank of Permanent Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Michael Skinner to rank of Permanent Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 117
Confirm: Promotion of Sergeant Brenda Perez to rank of Temporary Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Sergeant Brenda Perez to rank of Temporary Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Sergeant Brenda Perez to rank of Temporary Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 143
Adopt: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $144,041.60 From: Executive Office of Elder Affairs-FY20 Formula Grant To: City of Brockton Council on Aging-FY20 Formula...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $144,041.60 From: Executive Office of Elder Affairs-FY20 Formula Grant To: City of Brockton Council on Aging-FY20 Formula Grant Fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: Acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of $144,041.60 From: Executive Office of Elder Affairs-FY20 Formula Grant To: City of Brockton Council on Aging-FY20 Formula Grant Fund (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 142
Adopt: 1. That the Mayor of Brockton, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L., Ch. 44 sec. 53A, be and is hereby authorized to accept this grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Housing Choice...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 1. That the Mayor of Brockton, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L., Ch. 44 sec. 53A, be and is hereby authorized to accept this grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Housing Choice Initiative program; and 2. That the Mayor of Brockton be and is hereby authorized to expend and take such other actions as are necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of this grant to be administered by the City's Department of Planning and Economic Development.
From the minutes
“Ordered: 1. That the Mayor of Brockton, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L., Ch. 44 sec. 53A, be and is hereby authorized to accept this grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Housing Choice Initiative program; and 2. That the Mayor of Brockton be and is hereby authorized to expend and take such other actions as are necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of this grant to ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Unfinished Business - item 139
Adopt: The City Council reviews an extension to the residency requirements in accordance with the revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: The City Council reviews an extension to the residency requirements in accordance with the revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance Waiver of Residency extension in reference to the Library Department.
From the minutes
“Ordered: The City Council reviews an extension to the residency requirements in accordance with the revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance Waiver of Residency extension in reference to the Library Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
For reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail
For reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned for reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand count..” (Motion: Farwell)
Unfinished Business - item 140
Adopt: The City Council reviews an exemption from the residency requirement in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: The City Council reviews an exemption from the residency requirement in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance Waiver of Residency in reference to the Board of Health Department.
Shirley Asack was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ordered: The City Council reviews an exemption from the residency requirement in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance Waiver of Residency in reference to the Board of Health Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
For reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail
For reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned for reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand count..” (Motion: Farwell)
Unfinished Business - item 141
Adopt: The City Council reviews an exemption from the residency requirement in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: The City Council reviews an exemption from the residency requirement in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance Waiver of Residency in reference to the Finance Department.
From the minutes
“Ordered: The City Council reviews an exemption from the residency requirement in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Article III Section 2- 110, City of Brockton Ordinance Waiver of Residency in reference to the Finance Department. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
For reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail
For reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned for reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand count..” (Motion: Farwell)
Unfinished Business - item 33
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Order: Regulations governing the operation of hawkers and peddlers within the City of Brockton. Amendment passed by a hand vote.
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Order: Regulations governing the operation of hawkers and peddlers within the City of Brockton. Amendment passed by a 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.
Adopt as amended: Regulations governing the operation of hawkers and peddlers within the City of Brockton. Amendment passed by a hand vote.
Adopted as amended (roll call): Order: Regulations governing the operation of hawkers and peddlers within the City of Brockton. Amendment passed by a hand vote.
From the minutes
“Order: Regulations governing the operation of hawkers and peddlers within the City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Amendment passed by a hand vote. ... Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Monahan and Rodrigues absent..”
Orders - item 169
Take 5 late files collectively and to suspend the rules to act on this tonight
To take 5 late files collectively and to suspend the rules to act on this tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to take 5 late files collectively and to suspend the rules to act on this tonight and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Late Files - item 170
Confirm: Appointment of Pastor Matthieu Delisme of 14 Clifford Ave. Brockton, MA to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees for a term of three years ending February 2023. Reappointments and...
Reappointments and appointment confirmed (hand vote): Appointment of Pastor Matthieu Delisme of 14 Clifford Ave. Brockton, MA to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees for a term of three years ending February 2023. Reappointments and appointment confirmed by a hand vote.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Pastor Matthieu Delisme of 14 Clifford Ave. Brockton, MA to the Brockton Library Board of Trustees for a term of three years ending February 2023. Reappointments and appointment confirmed by a hand vote. ... Reappointments and appointment confirmed by a hand vote..”
For reconsideration on Items #170-174 in the hopes that this will not prevail
For reconsideration on Items #170-174 in the hopes that this will not prevail
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned for reconsideration on Items #170-174 in the hopes that this will not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
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