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June 25, 2020
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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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
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item 297
Reduce the Human Resources Department Budget Personal Services Other than Overtime, $14,020
To reduce the Human Resources Department Budget Personal Services Other than Overtime, $14,020
Yes: Cardoso, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Nicastro, ThompsonNo: Asack, Cruise, Monahan, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to reduce the Human Resources Department Budget Personal Services Other than Overtime, $14,020 and was properly seconded ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with seven voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Cruise, Monahan and Rodrigues voting in the negative..” (Motion: Farwell)
Reduce the Police Department Account by $200,000 from Personal Services Overtime
To reduce the Police Department Account by $200,000 from Personal Services Overtime
Yes: Cardoso, Cruise, Farwell, Mendes, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Asack, Eaniri, Lally, ThompsonThomas D. Monahan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Rodrigues motioned to reduce the Police Department Account by $200,000 from Personal Services Overtime. ... The amendment was adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present with six voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Eaniri, Lally and Thompson voting in the negative. Councillor Monahan absent..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
For reconsideration with the wish that it does prevail in order to let Councillor Monahan vote on the amendment
For reconsideration with the wish that it does prevail in order to let Councillor Monahan vote on the amendment
Yes: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Eaniri
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned for reconsideration with the wish that it does prevail in order to let Councillor Monahan vote on the amendment and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nay"; eleven members present with ten voting in the affirmative. Councillor Eaniri voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Finalization of Brockton FY'21 Budget.
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Finalization of Brockton FY'21 Budget.
Yes: Cardoso, Cruise, Farwell, Mendes, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Asack, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan, ThompsonThe minutes do not say who moved this amendment; it appears to be the amendment recommended in the committee report.
From the minutes
“The amendment was adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with six voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Eaniri, Lally, Monahan and Thompson voting in the negative..”
Adopt: 1.
Move that $392,595,734 be appropriated for the general fund departmental expenditure for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 1.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Mendes
From the minutes
“Ordered: 1. ... Move that $392,595,734 be appropriated for the general fund departmental expenditure for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cardoso and Mendes voting in the negative..”
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: 2. Move that $116,000 be appropriated for the Renewable Energy Enterprise Fund that $1,823 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect cost and be allocated to the...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 2. Move that $116,000 be appropriated for the Renewable Energy Enterprise Fund that $1,823 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect cost and be allocated to the Renewable Energy enterprise fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Renewable Energy Enterprise fund for funding and that $117,823 be raised for a total of $117,823. Councillor Cruise stated that he thinks Councillor Cardoso and himself re not as disagreeing as he made it sound. If we don't have a budget, whether it is a complete budget or a 1/12 budget, come that night, then the next day the city closes down. His belief is that the Mayor and his financial team would not be able to prepare a 1/12 budget. It would have to be posted, because we would have to follow all the rules that we have to follow, so the fact that the Mayor came to us with this budget is what we have to work with. If he
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Mendes
From the minutes
“Ordered: 2. Move that $116,000 be appropriated for the Renewable Energy Enterprise Fund that $1,823 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect cost and be allocated to the Renewable Energy enterprise fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Renewable Energy Enterprise fund for funding and that $117,823 be raised for a total of $117,823. Councillor Cruise stated that he ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cardoso and Mendes voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: 3. Move that $22,047,227 b appropriated for the Water enterprise fund that $1,842,442 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Water...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 3. Move that $22,047,227 b appropriated for the Water enterprise fund that $1,842,442 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Water enterprise fund for funding and that $23,889,669 be raised for a total of $23,889,669.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Mendes
From the minutes
“Ordered: 3. Move that $22,047,227 b appropriated for the Water enterprise fund that $1,842,442 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Water enterprise fund for funding and that $23,889,669 be raised for a total of $23,889,669. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cardoso and Mendes voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: 4. Move that $20,450,544 be appropriated for the Sewer enterprise fund that $1,349,223 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Sewer...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 4. Move that $20,450,544 be appropriated for the Sewer enterprise fund that $1,349,223 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Sewer Enterprise for funding and that $21,799,767 be raised for a total of $21,799,767. Councillor Farwell questioned if we explained to the public that these are the Enterprise funds and this is where their fees that they pay to us so we can meet all requirements and guidelines and pay the vendors that operate the water treatment plant or the wastewater treatment plant. He just wants them to know what is going on. What is an enterprise fund and why it is so important to approve this, because these are essential to our quality of life starting July 1st. If that's been done fine, if not maybe Mr. Clarkson should at least read into the record what it is all about. The Council President and Councillor C
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Mendes
From the minutes
“Ordered: 4. Move that $20,450,544 be appropriated for the Sewer enterprise fund that $1,349,223 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Sewer Enterprise for funding and that $21,799,767 be raised for a total of $21,799,767. Councillor Farwell questioned if we explained to the public that these are the Enterprise funds and this is where their f ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cardoso and Mendes voting in the negative..” (Motion: Nicastro)
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: 5. Moved that $8,385,872 be appropriated for the Refuse enterprise fund that $957,368 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Refuse...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 5. Moved that $8,385,872 be appropriated for the Refuse enterprise fund that $957,368 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Refuse enterprise fund for funding and that $9,343, 240 be raised for a total of $9,343, 240.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Mendes
From the minutes
“Ordered: 5. Moved that $8,385,872 be appropriated for the Refuse enterprise fund that $957,368 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Refuse enterprise fund for funding and that $9,343, 240 be raised for a total of $9,343, 240. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cardoso and Mendes voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt: 6. Moved that $1,940,016 be appropriated for Parks and Recreation enterprise fund that $438,699 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: 6. Moved that $1,940,016 be appropriated for Parks and Recreation enterprise fund that $438,699 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Parks and Recreation enterprise fund for funding and that $2,378,715 be raised for a total of $2,378,715.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Mendes
From the minutes
“Ordered: 6. Moved that $1,940,016 be appropriated for Parks and Recreation enterprise fund that $438,699 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Parks and Recreation enterprise fund for funding and that $2,378,715 be raised for a total of $2,378,715. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cardoso and Mendes voting in the negative..” (Motion: Nicastro)
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt as amended: Finalization of Brockton FY'21 Budget.
Adopted, as amended (roll call): Finalization of Brockton FY'21 Budget.
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Mendes
From the minutes
“Finalization of Brockton FY'21 Budget. ... Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with nine voting in the affirmative. Councillors Cardoso and Mendes voting in the negative..”
File for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
To file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail
Yes: Cardoso, MendesNo: Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration on the entire budget a amended, failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with two voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adjourn
To adjourn
Thomas D. Monahan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Cruise made a motion to adjourn and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present with all voting in the affirmative. Councillor Monahan absent..” (Motion: Cruise)
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