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June 22, 2020
50 recorded votes, 15 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, Thomas Monahan, Susan J. Nicastro, Moises Rodrigues, Jeffrey A. Thompson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments - item 303
Take this item under the suspension of rules
To take this item under the suspension of rules
Recorded as a roll call with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Monahan motioned to take this item under the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"..” (Motion: Monahan)
Confirm: Promotion of Firefighter Kevin P. Sullivan to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Firefighter Kevin P. Sullivan to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Firefighter Kevin P. Sullivan to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Take items #304 through 310 collectively and under the suspension of rules which
To take items #304 through 310 collectively and under the suspension of rules which
The minutes record the result only, with no count or names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Monahan motion to take items #304 through 310 collectively and under the suspension of rules which was properly seconded. Motion carried by a role call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"..” (Motion: Monahan)
Appointments - item 304
Confirm: Appointment of Steven Johnson as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Steven Johnson as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Steven Johnson as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays", eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Appointments - item 305
Confirm: Appointment of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Robert F. Sergio as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays", eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Appointments - item 306
Confirm: Appointment of Scott D. Uhlman as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Scott D. Uhlman as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Scott D. Uhlman as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays", eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Appointments - item 307
Confirm: Appointment of Robert J. Smith as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Robert J. Smith as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Robert J. Smith as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays", eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Appointments - item 308
Confirm: Appointment of John Lonergan as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of John Lonergan as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
From the minutes
“Appointment of John Lonergan as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays", eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Appointments - item 309
Confirm: Appointment of Andrew Cesarini as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Andrew Cesarini as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Andrew Cesarini as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays", eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Appointments - item 310
Confirm: Appointment of Peter J. Skelly as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Peter J. Skelly as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Peter J. Skelly as a Special Police Officer in the City of Brockton for a term of one year. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays", eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 189
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: that the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property consisting...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: that the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property consisting of 3,255 square feet, located and known as Plot 10-1, 78 Wyman Street, Parcel ID: 093-204 to Alex Cwiakala, 76.5 Wyman Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for the purchase price of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Said property to be sold under the Abutter Lot Program and to be sold with a permanent non-buildable restriction. Said property shall also merge with abutting lot of the purchaser. Amendment passed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "Nays", 11 members present and all voting in the affirmative.
The minutes do not say who moved this amendment; it appears to be the amendment recommended in the committee report.
From the minutes
“Amendment passed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "Nays", 11 members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: The Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property consisting of 3,255 square feet, located and known as Plot 10-1, 78...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: that the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property consisting of 3,255 square feet, located and known as Plot 10-1, 78 Wyman Street, Parcel ID: 093-204 to Alex Cwiakala, 76.5 Wyman Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for the purchase price of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Said property to be sold under the Abutter Lot Program and to be sold with a permanent non-buildable restriction. Said property shall also merge with abutting lot of the purchaser. Amendment passed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "Nays", 11 members present and all voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Ordered: that the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property consisting of 3,255 square feet, located and known as Plot 10-1, 78 Wyman Street, Parcel ID: 093-204 to Alex Cwiakala, 76.5 Wyman Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for the purchase price of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Said property to be sold under the Abutter Lot Progr ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 282
Adopt: Total Proposed Transfer of $20,000 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services Non-Overtime To: Parking Authority-Purchase of Services-Security Fire Control
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Total Proposed Transfer of $20,000 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services Non-Overtime To: Parking Authority-Purchase of Services-Security Fire Control
From the minutes
“Ordered: Total Proposed Transfer of $20,000 From: Parking Authority-Personal Services Non-Overtime To: Parking Authority-Purchase of Services-Security Fire Control (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 285
Adopt: The City Council re-authorize the Parking Authority's Revolving fund to for revenues from parking fines up to and including the amount of $250,000 for FY2021.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council re-authorize the Parking Authority's Revolving fund to for revenues from parking fines up to and including the amount of $250,000 for FY2021.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council re-authorize the Parking Authority's Revolving fund to for revenues from parking fines up to and including the amount of $250,000 for FY2021. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 283
Adopt: Total proposed Transfer of $25,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services To: Brockton Fire Department-FY2020 General Appropriations Act, CH. 41 of the Acts of 2019...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Total proposed Transfer of $25,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services To: Brockton Fire Department-FY2020 General Appropriations Act, CH. 41 of the Acts of 2019 grant.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Total proposed Transfer of $25,000 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services To: Brockton Fire Department-FY2020 General Appropriations Act, CH. 41 of the Acts of 2019 grant. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 291
Adopt: Total Proposed Transfer of $100,000 From: Auditor's Office-Consultants for $25,000 and Police Department- Personal Services Other than Overtime-Court for $75,000 To: Planning and Economic...
Adopted (roll call): Total Proposed Transfer of $100,000 From: Auditor's Office-Consultants for $25,000 and Police Department- Personal Services Other than Overtime-Court for $75,000 To: Planning and Economic Development-Other Contract Services
From the minutes
“Total Proposed Transfer of $100,000 From: Auditor's Office-Consultants for $25,000 and Police Department- Personal Services Other than Overtime-Court for $75,000 To: Planning and Economic Development-Other Contract Services (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 284
Adopt: Total transfer of $1,500,000 From: DPW-Highway Division Snow Removal To: City's Stabilization fund
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Total transfer of $1,500,000 From: DPW-Highway Division Snow Removal To: City's Stabilization fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: Total transfer of $1,500,000 From: DPW-Highway Division Snow Removal To: City's Stabilization fund (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 257
Adopt: The City Council provide authorization for payment of the T-Mobile bill in the amount of $1,636.65 From: Library-Purchase of Services.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council provide authorization for payment of the T-Mobile bill in the amount of $1,636.65 From: Library-Purchase of Services.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council provide authorization for payment of the T-Mobile bill in the amount of $1,636.65 From: Library-Purchase of Services. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 289
Adopt: The City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Comcast Revolving Fund for FY2021, from all cash receipts from Comcast franchise fees, in excess of $675,000, pursuant to the cable...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Comcast Revolving Fund for FY2021, from all cash receipts from Comcast franchise fees, in excess of $675,000, pursuant to the cable license contract, and that further, that the expenditure from this fund shall not exceed $750,000 without further appropriation, during fiscal year 2021
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Comcast Revolving Fund for FY2021, from all cash receipts from Comcast franchise fees, in excess of $675,000, pursuant to the cable license contract, and that further, that the expenditure from this fund shall not exceed $750,000 without further appropriation, during fiscal year 2021(FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 163
Adopt: The City Council authorize the proposed Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City of Brockton and New Westgate Mall LLC.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorize the proposed Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City of Brockton and New Westgate Mall LLC.
Yes: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Eaniri
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorize the proposed Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City of Brockton and New Westgate Mall LLC. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with ten voting in the affirmative. Councilor Eaniri voted in the negative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that this does not pass
For reconsideration in the hopes that this does not pass
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motion for reconsideration in the hopes that this does not pass and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Unfinished Business - item 292
Adopt: A representative from MassDevelopment appear before the Finance Committee to inform the Committee about the Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program ("PACE Massachusetts") to...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: That a representative from MassDevelopment appear before the Finance Committee to inform the Committee about the Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program ("PACE Massachusetts") to provide a financing mechanism to private owners of commercial and industrial properties for certain qualifying commercial energy improvements.
From the minutes
“Resolve: That a representative from MassDevelopment appear before the Finance Committee to inform the Committee about the Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program ("PACE Massachusetts") to provide a financing mechanism to private owners of commercial and industrial properties for certain qualifying commercial energy improvements. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 169
Adopt: Joe Miranda, President of Brockton Community Access Board, appear before the City Council to give an update on BCA's progress.
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: That Joe Miranda, President of Brockton Community Access Board, appear before the City Council to give an update on BCA's progress.
From the minutes
“Resolve: That Joe Miranda, President of Brockton Community Access Board, appear before the City Council to give an update on BCA's progress. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 345
Take this item under the suspension of rules
To take this item under the suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to take this item under the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: The City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of maintaining the Abandoned Buildings Registry, as well as the...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of maintaining the Abandoned Buildings Registry, as well as the closing, boarding up and care of vacant and abandoned buildings. Expenditures from the Vacant and Abandoned Building Revolving Fund shall be made at the direction of the Building Superintendent, with the written approval of the Mayor, provided that not more than $250,000 may be so expended without further appropriation from the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund during FY21.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of maintaining the Abandoned Buildings Registry, as well as the closing, boarding up and care of vacant and abandoned buildings. Expenditures from the Vacant and Abandoned Building Revolving Fund shall be made at the direction of the Building Superintendent, with the ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 346
Take this item under the suspension of rules
To take this item under the suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to take this item under the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: The City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Demolition Revolving Fund for FY21 for the sole purpose of helping to fund the cost in connection with the demolition of buildings in...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Demolition Revolving Fund for FY21 for the sole purpose of helping to fund the cost in connection with the demolition of buildings in the City of Brockton. Expenditures from the Demolition Revolving Fund shall be made at the direction of the Building Superintendent, with the written approval of the Mayor, provided that not more than $110,000 may be so expended from the Demolition Revolving Fund during FY21.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the re-authorization of the Demolition Revolving Fund for FY21 for the sole purpose of helping to fund the cost in connection with the demolition of buildings in the City of Brockton. Expenditures from the Demolition Revolving Fund shall be made at the direction of the Building Superintendent, with the written approval of the Mayor, provided that not more ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 347
Take items 347 & 348 collectively
To take items 347 & 348 collectively
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to take items 347 & 348 collectively and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Take items under the suspension of rules
To take items under the suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to take items under the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Adopt: Total transfer of $300,000 From: Police Department - Court To: Police Department - Capital
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Total transfer of $300,000 From: Police Department - Court To: Police Department - Capital
From the minutes
“Ordered: Total transfer of $300,000 From: Police Department - Court To: Police Department - Capital ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 348
Adopt: Total Transfer of $75,000 From: Department of Public Works-Capital To: Department of Public Works-Highway Division-Snow Removal
Ordered: Total Transfer of $75,000 From: Department of Public Works-Capital To: Department of Public Works-Highway Division-Snow Removal Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Total Transfer of $75,000 From: Department of Public Works-Capital To: Department of Public Works-Highway Division-Snow Removal
From the minutes
“Ordered: Total Transfer of $75,000 From: Department of Public Works-Capital To: Department of Public Works-Highway Division-Snow Removal ... Ordered: Total Transfer of $75,000 From: Department of Public Works-Capital To: Department of Public Works-Highway Division-Snow Removal Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Take items 349 & 350 collectively and under the suspension of rules
To take items 349 & 350 collectively and under 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 motion to take items 349 & 350 collectively and under the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Orders - item 349
Adopt: Appropriation of $37,987,69. From the FY2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods "Law Enforcement and Technology" local solicitation To: Police Department-law Enforcement Equipment and technology...
From the FY2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods "Law Enforcement and Technology" local solicitation To: Police Department-law Enforcement Equipment and technology Grant fund Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $37,987,69. From the FY2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods "Law Enforcement and Technology" local solicitation To: Police Department-law Enforcement Equipment and technology Grant fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appropriation of $37,987,69. From the FY2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods "Law Enforcement and Technology" local solicitation To: Police Department-law Enforcement Equipment and technology Grant fund ... From the FY2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods "Law Enforcement and Technology" local solicitation To: Police Department-law Enforcement Equipment and technology Grant fund Adopted by a roll call vote taken with "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative.”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it does not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it 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 hopes that it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Orders - item 350
Adopt: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police...
Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund ... Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund Adopted by a roll call vote taken with "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative.”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it does not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it 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 hopes that it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Grant: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police...
Granted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund ... Granted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Granted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund ... Granted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Granted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appropriation of $6,000 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program To: Police Department- FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program fund ... Granted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Accept a late file and to take this under the suspension of rules
To accept a late file and to take this under the suspension of rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mendes motioned to accept a late file and to take this under the suspension of rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Mendes)
Late Files - item 351
Confirm: Appointment of Emanuel Gomes as Chief of Police for the City of Brockton for a term of three Years. Mayor Sullivan thanked
Confirmed (roll call): Ordered: Appointment of Emanuel Gomes as Chief of Police for the City of Brockton for a term of three Years. Mayor Sullivan thanked
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appointment of Emanuel Gomes as Chief of Police for the City of Brockton for a term of three Years. Mayor Sullivan thanked ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
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 Mendes motioned for reconsideration in the hope that this does not prevail and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Mendes)
Move under suspension of the rules and accept 7 late file promotions (352-358)
To move under suspension of the rules and accept 7 late file promotions (352-358)
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mendes motioned to move under suspension of the rules and accept 7 late file promotions (352-358) and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Mendes)
Late Files - item 352
Confirm: Promotion of Matthew Graham to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Matthew Graham to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Matthew Graham to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Late Files - item 353
Confirm: Promotion of William Stafford to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of William Stafford to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of William Stafford to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Late Files - item 354
Confirm: Promotion of Adam Rees to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Adam Rees to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Adam Rees to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Late Files - item 355
Confirm: Promotion of Patrick Benvie to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Patrick Benvie to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Patrick Benvie to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Late Files - item 356
Confirm: Promotion of Arthur McNulty to the rank of Captain in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Arthur McNulty to the rank of Captain in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Arthur McNulty to the rank of Captain in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Late Files - item 357
Confirm: Promotion of Brenda Perez to the rank of Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of Brenda Perez to the rank of Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Brenda Perez to the rank of Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Late Files - item 358
Confirm: Promotion of William Schlieman to the rank of Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department.
Confirmed (roll call): Promotion of William Schlieman to the rank of Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Promotion of William Schlieman to the rank of Lieutenant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
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