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July 27, 2020
38 recorded votes, 33 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, Susan J. Nicastro, Moises Rodrigues, Jeffrey A. Thompson
Absent: Thomas Monahan
Every vote, in order
Appointments - item 363
Postpone this item to the next City Council meeting
To postpone this item to the next City Council meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to postpone this item to the next City Council meeting and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Appointments - item 364
Continue this item to the next City Council meeting
To continue this item to the next City Council meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to continue this item to the next City Council meeting and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Postpone this item until later in the meeting
To postpone this item until later in the meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to postpone this item until later in the meeting and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
For the acceptance of these stipulations
For the acceptance of these stipulations
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motion for the acceptance of these stipulations and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
Grant: Of Phillip Griffin of 19 Emory St. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term, ending July 2025.
License transfer was granted with stipulations (hand vote): Of Phillip Griffin of 19 Emory St. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term, ending July 2025.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Of Phillip Griffin of 19 Emory St. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term, ending July 2025. ... License transfer was granted with stipulations by a hand vote..”
Hearings
Grant: Petition of Abdellatif Naanaa, Naanaa Realty Trust, LLC, of 39 Colonial Rd., Milton, MA, for a Transfer of a Garage License located at 1724A Main St., Brockton, MA (for up to 20 cars)
License transfer was granted (hand vote): Petition of Abdellatif Naanaa, Naanaa Realty Trust, LLC, of 39 Colonial Rd., Milton, MA, for a Transfer of a Garage License located at 1724A Main St., Brockton, MA (for up to 20 cars)
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Abdellatif Naanaa, Naanaa Realty Trust, LLC, of 39 Colonial Rd., Milton, MA, for a Transfer of a Garage License located at 1724A Main St., Brockton, MA (for up to 20 cars) ... License transfer was granted by a hand vote..”
Table this item
To table this item
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Eaniri motioned to table this item and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Eaniri)
Hearings - item 7
Accept the stipulations for the license
To accept the stipulations for the license
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to accept the stipulations for the license and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Grant: All vehicle repair work must only be undertaken inside the garage building. 8. A total of 87 exterior parking spaces for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be...
License transfer was granted with stipulations (hand vote): All vehicle repair work must only be undertaken inside the garage building. 8. A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space designations with Licenses will be posted; signage posted on building or painted on ground will mark dedicated parking spaces as set forth in Item #8. 10. No wrecked, damaged or dismantled motor vehicles or parts thereof will be visible from Main St. 11. Applicant acknowledges employing an appraiser as required by MA State Law. 12. Any dumpster will be properly fenced per ordinance and/or State Law and shown on plan provided with application. 13. Vending machines will not be placed outside the buildin
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“All vehicle repair work must only be undertaken inside the garage building. 8. A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space design ... License transfer was granted with stipulations by a hand vote..”
Hearings - item 8
Accept the stipulations for the license
To accept the stipulations for the license
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to accept the stipulations for the license and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Grant: A total of 87 exterior parking spaces for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched...
License transfer was granted with stipulations (hand vote): A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space designations with Licenses will be posted; signage posted on building or painted on ground will mark dedicated parking spaces as set forth in Item #8. 10. No wrecked, damaged or dismantled motor vehicles or parts thereof will be visible from Main St. 11. Applicant acknowledges employing an appraiser as required by MA State Law. 12. Any dumpster will be properly fenced per ordinance and/or State Law and shown on plan provided with application. 13. Vending machines will not be placed outside the building. 14. All vehicles for repair will be stored solely at the licensed premises.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space designations with Licenses will be posted; signage posted on building or painted on g ... License transfer was granted with stipulations by a hand vote..”
Table this item
To table this item
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to table this item and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Grant: A total of 87 exterior parking spaces for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched...
License transfer was granted (hand vote): A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space designations with Licenses will be posted; signage posted on building or painted on ground will mark dedicated parking spaces as set forth in Item #8. 10. No wrecked, damaged or dismantled motor vehicles or parts thereof will be visible from Main St. 11. Applicant acknowledges employing an appraiser as required by MA State Law. 12. Any dumpster will be properly fenced per ordinance and/or State Law and shown on plan provided with application. 13. Vending machines will not be placed outside the building. 14. All vehicles for repair will be stored solely at the licensed premises.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space designations with Licenses will be posted; signage posted on building or painted on g ... License transfer was granted by a hand vote..”
Accept the stipulations for the license
To accept the stipulations for the license
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to accept the stipulations for the license and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Grant: A total of 87 exterior parking spaces for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched...
License transfer was granted with stipulations (hand vote): A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space designations with Licenses will be posted; signage posted on building or painted on ground will mark dedicated parking spaces as set forth in Item #8. 10. No wrecked, damaged or dismantled motor vehicles or parts thereof will be visible from Main St. 11. Applicant acknowledges employing an appraiser as required by MA State Law. 12. Any dumpster will be properly fenced per ordinance and/or State Law and shown on plan provided with application. 13. Vending machines will not be placed outside the building. 14. All vehicles for repair will be stored solely at the licensed premises.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“A total of 87 exterior parking spaces (24 for repairs, 7 for employees, 48 for customers, 8 handicapped van accessible) for the businesses associated with these licenses, said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide strips including cross hatched sections. 9. The parking plan showing parking space designations with Licenses will be posted; signage posted on building or painted on g ... License transfer was granted with stipulations by a hand vote..”
Hearings
Postpone this hearing until the City Council meeting in August
To postpone this hearing until the City Council meeting in August
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to postpone this hearing until the City Council meeting in August and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Take item out of order
To take item out of order
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to take item out of order and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Take the Legal Greens item out of order
To take the Legal Greens item out of order
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motion to take the Legal Greens item out of order and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Communications - item 380
Grant: From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City and 28 Petronelli LLC...
Granted (roll call): From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City and 28 Petronelli LLC for the property located at 28 Petronelli Way.
From the minutes
“From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City and 28 Petronelli LLC for the property located at 28 Petronelli Way. ... Granted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Monahan absent..”
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. 137.” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City and 28 Petronelli LLC for the property located at 28 Petronelli Way.
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.
From the minutes
“The amendment passed by a hand vote..”
Pass to a third reading as amended: From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the...
Passed to a third reading as amended (hand vote): From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City and 28 Petronelli LLC for the property located at 28 Petronelli Way.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“From the CFO, in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990, certifying the approval of the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City and 28 Petronelli LLC for the property located at 28 Petronelli Way. ... Passed to a third reading as amended, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 138
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That Section 2-127 of Chapter II is hereby amended by adding...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That Section 2-127 of Chapter II is hereby amended by adding the following: Section 2-127. -Pay plan, (relative to the Director of Human Resources.) The 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.
From the minutes
“The amendment passed by a hand vote..”
Pass to a third reading as amended: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That Section 2-127 of Chapter II is hereby amended by adding the following: Section...
Passed to a third reading as amended (hand vote): Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That Section 2-127 of Chapter II is hereby amended by adding the following: Section 2-127. -Pay plan, (relative to the Director of Human Resources.) The amendment passed by a hand vote.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That Section 2-127 of Chapter II is hereby amended by adding the following: Section 2-127. -Pay plan, (relative to the Director of Human Resources.) (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) The amendment passed by a hand vote. ... Passed to a third reading as amended, by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 281
Pass to a third reading: The City Council approve "an Ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton Concerning Restaurants." Be it ordained by the City Council of...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): Ordinance: That the City Council approve "an Ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton Concerning Restaurants." Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: Sec. 27-28. C-1 Zones, neighborhood commercial zones, Paragraph 3, Special Permitted Uses, is hereby amended.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordinance: That the City Council approve "an Ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Brockton Concerning Restaurants." Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: Sec. 27-28. C-1 Zones, neighborhood commercial zones, Paragraph 3, Special Permitted Uses, is hereby amended. (FAVORABLE) ... Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 162
Have this item referred to Finance to have the developer present to everyone
To have this item referred to Finance to have the developer present to everyone
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to have this item referred to Finance to have the developer present to everyone and was properly seconded ... Motion carried by a hand vote.” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 243
Pass to a third reading: Be it ordained, pursuant to Section 27-5 of the City Ordinances "Zoning Map" whereby reference is made to and incorporation of said boundaries of each of the zones...
Passed to a third reading (hand vote): Ordinance: Be it ordained, pursuant to Section 27-5 of the City Ordinances "Zoning Map" whereby reference is made to and incorporation of said boundaries of each of the zones established as shown on the map entitled, "The City of Brockton, Massachusetts Zoning District Map" dated November 10, 1967, and thereafter amended, that said map be amended to reflect zoning changes from C- 2/R-2(current) to C-2 (Relative to Quincy St. and Centre St.)
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordinance: Be it ordained, pursuant to Section 27-5 of the City Ordinances "Zoning Map" whereby reference is made to and incorporation of said boundaries of each of the zones established as shown on the map entitled, "The City of Brockton, Massachusetts Zoning District Map" dated November 10, 1967, and thereafter amended, that said map be amended to reflect zoning changes from C- 2/R-2(current) to ... Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business - item 342
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 the grant in the amount of $920,000 from the Commonwealth of...
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 the grant in the amount of $920,000 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 Public Works.
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 the grant in the amount of $920,000 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 c ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Monahan absent. 343.”
Adopt: The City of Brockton shall accept a $200,000 40R Smart Growth incentive dividend from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and reinvest it in planning activities. That $100,000 of the 40R...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: The City of Brockton shall accept a $200,000 40R Smart Growth incentive dividend from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and reinvest it in planning activities. That $100,000 of the 40R Smart Growth dividend be appropriated in Fiscal Year 2021 to Department of Planning and Economic Development, 40R Activities, and that the Department is authorized to engage professional consulting services to prepare various planning documents for various commercial district and in particular the Campello neighborhood. Said documents may include, but shall not be limited to the following; District Master Plans, Rezoning Proposals, Urban Renewal Plans, District Improvement Plans, and Infrastructure Plans. That $100,000 of the 40R Smart Growth dividend be appropriated into a Thatcher Street stabilization account to be created by the Chief Financial Officer.
From the minutes
“Ordered: The City of Brockton shall accept a $200,000 40R Smart Growth incentive dividend from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and reinvest it in planning activities. That $100,000 of the 40R Smart Growth dividend be appropriated in Fiscal Year 2021 to Department of Planning and Economic Development, 40R Activities, and that the Department is authorized to engage professional consulting services ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Monahan absent. 344.”
Adopt: The City of Brockton shall accept a $50,000 Planning Assistance Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), for the purposes of...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City of Brockton shall accept a $50,000 Planning Assistance Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), for the purposes of developing Transit Oriented Development zoning in the Campello Neighborhood, and That the required 25% match of $12,500 come from the Thatcher Street 40R Smart Growth dividend, and That the Mayor of Brockton be and is hereby authorized to take such other actions as are necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of this grant to be administered by the Department of Planning and Economic Development.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City of Brockton shall accept a $50,000 Planning Assistance Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), for the purposes of developing Transit Oriented Development zoning in the Campello Neighborhood, and That the required 25% match of $12,500 come from the Thatcher Street 40R Smart Growth dividend, and That the Mayor ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Monahan absent. 285.”
Vote on the amendment and have the amendment read then vote on final passage
To vote on the amendment and have the amendment read then vote on final passage
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to vote on the amendment and have the amendment read then vote on final passage and was properly seconded. The amendment passed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt as amended: 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 the grant in the amount of $920,000 from the...
Adopted as amended (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 the grant in the amount of $920,000 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 Public Works.
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 the grant in the amount of $920,000 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 c ... Adopted as amended, by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Monahan absent..”
Orders - item 387
Take this item under the suspension of the rules to act on tonight
To take this item under the suspension of the rules to act on tonight
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Rodrigues motioned to take this item under the suspension of the rules to act on tonight and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
Adopt: Total Transfer of $26,654 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts To: Procurement- Personal Services Other Than Overtime
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Total Transfer of $26,654 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts To: Procurement- Personal Services Other Than Overtime
Tina Cardoso was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Total Transfer of $26,654 From: Unappropriated Estimated Receipts To: Procurement- Personal Services Other Than Overtime ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cardoso and Monahan absent..”
Orders - item 390
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.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Late Files - item 391
Act under suspension of the rules
To act under suspension of the rules
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to act under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Confirm: Promotion of Officer Jason F. Sullivan to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Promotion was confirmed (hand vote): Promotion of Officer Jason F. Sullivan to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Promotion of Officer Jason F. Sullivan to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. ... Promotion was confirmed by a hand vote..”
Go into Executive Session, as discussing pending litigation may be detrimental to the legal position of the city
To go into Executive Session, as discussing pending litigation may be detrimental to the legal position of the city
The minutes give the count (11-0), but it does not match the councilors listed present (10), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to go into Executive Session, as discussing pending litigation may be detrimental to the legal position of the city and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Cruise)
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