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September 28, 2020
31 recorded votes, 18 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
Hearings
Take both licenses for 53 Spark St
To take both licenses for 53 Spark St
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to take both licenses for 53 Spark St. ... Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Have the application referred to Public Safety committee
To have the application referred to Public Safety committee
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Rodrigues motioned to have the application referred to Public Safety committee and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
Grant: Petition of Gary Leonard, CEO of Natural Agricultural Products LLC of 4 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301 requesting a Marijuana Cultivator License at 53 Spark St. Brockton, MA 02302
Granted with stipulations (roll call): Petition of Gary Leonard, CEO of Natural Agricultural Products LLC of 4 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301 requesting a Marijuana Cultivator License at 53 Spark St. Brockton, MA 02302
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Eaniri, Nicastro, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“Petition of Gary Leonard, CEO of Natural Agricultural Products LLC of 4 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301 requesting a Marijuana Cultivator License at 53 Spark St. Brockton, MA 02302 ... Granted with stipulations by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with seven voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cardoso, Eaniri, Nicastro and Rodrigues voted in the negative.”
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)
Have the application referred to Public Safety committee
To have the application referred to Public Safety committee
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Rodrigues motioned to have the application referred to Public Safety committee and was properly seconded. Motion failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
Grant: Petition of Gary Leonard, CEO of Natural Agricultural Products LLC of 4 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301 requesting a Marijuana Products Manufacturer License at 53 Spark St. Brockton, MA 02302
Granted with stipulations (roll call): Petition of Gary Leonard, CEO of Natural Agricultural Products LLC of 4 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301 requesting a Marijuana Products Manufacturer License at 53 Spark St. Brockton, MA 02302
Yes: Asack, Cruise, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, ThompsonNo: Cardoso, Eaniri, Nicastro, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“Petition of Gary Leonard, CEO of Natural Agricultural Products LLC of 4 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301 requesting a Marijuana Products Manufacturer License at 53 Spark St. Brockton, MA 02302 ... Granted with stipulations by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with seven voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cardoso, Eaniri, Nicastro and Rodrigues voted in the negative.”
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: Petition of Jaconias DeOliveira 943 Front St. Weymouth, MA 02190 for a Garage License located at 50 Meadowbrook Road, Unit 5B Brockton, MA 02302
Granted (hand vote): Petition of Jaconias DeOliveira 943 Front St. Weymouth, MA 02190 for a Garage License located at 50 Meadowbrook Road, Unit 5B Brockton, MA 02302
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of Jaconias DeOliveira 943 Front St. Weymouth, MA 02190 for a Garage License located at 50 Meadowbrook Road, Unit 5B Brockton, MA 02302 ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Hearings - item 7
Grant: All vehicle repair work must only be undertaken inside the licensed premises' garage building 8. A total of 6 parking spaces (4 for repairs and 2 for customers and employees) are shown on...
Granted with stipulations (hand vote): All vehicle repair work must only be undertaken inside the licensed premises' garage building 8. A total of 6 parking spaces (4 for repairs and 2 for customers and employees) are shown on the parking plan prepared by PMP Associates dated 9-28-2020, which was submitted with the application; said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide stripes including cross hatched sections. 9. Signage posted on building will mark Applicant's parking spaces as set forth in #8 above. 10. No wrecked, damaged or dismantled motor vehicles or parts thereof will be placed or stored outside at any time. 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 by the Appli
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 licensed premises' garage building 8. A total of 6 parking spaces (4 for repairs and 2 for customers and employees) are shown on the parking plan prepared by PMP Associates dated 9-28-2020, which was submitted with the application; said spaces must be properly striped with four (4) inch wide stripes including cross hatched sections. 9. Sig ... Granted with stipulations by a hand vote..”
Hearings
Grant: Petition of TAPK LLC (Edward Ahern) of 6 Wenlock Rd. Dorchester, MA 02124 for a transfer of a Garage License located at 609 Oak St., Brockton, MA 02301 (Current Owner Paul Coyman) Edward...
Granted (hand vote): Petition of TAPK LLC (Edward Ahern) of 6 Wenlock Rd. Dorchester, MA 02124 for a transfer of a Garage License located at 609 Oak St., Brockton, MA 02301 (Current Owner Paul Coyman) Edward Ahern and Peter Koloris appeared in favor. Mr. Ahern stated they bought the building a year and a half ago and have invested $150,000 to clean up the property.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of TAPK LLC (Edward Ahern) of 6 Wenlock Rd. Dorchester, MA 02124 for a transfer of a Garage License located at 609 Oak St., Brockton, MA 02301 (Current Owner Paul Coyman) Edward Ahern and Peter Koloris appeared in favor. Mr. Ahern stated they bought the building a year and a half ago and have invested $150,000 to clean up the property. ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Grant: Petition of NBP II Brockton LLC, 3030 Congress St. Boston, MA 02110 for a transfer of a Garage License located at 1150 W. Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02301 (Current owner MA Industrial...
Granted (hand vote): Petition of NBP II Brockton LLC, 3030 Congress St. Boston, MA 02110 for a transfer of a Garage License located at 1150 W. Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02301 (Current owner MA Industrial Brockton LLC) None appeared in favor.
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Petition of NBP II Brockton LLC, 3030 Congress St. Boston, MA 02110 for a transfer of a Garage License located at 1150 W. Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02301 (Current owner MA Industrial Brockton LLC) None appeared in favor. ... Granted by a hand vote..”
Continue this hearing to the October 13 City Council meeting
To continue this hearing to the October 13 City Council meeting
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to continue this hearing to the October 13 City Council meeting and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Unfinished Business - item 434
Take items 434 - 437 collectively
To take items 434 - 437 collectively
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned to take items 434 - 437 collectively and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Confirm: Appointment of Paul Studenski of 48 Carlisle St. Brockton, MA 02302 from an alternate to a full member of the Licensing Commission for a three-year term, ending February 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Paul Studenski of 48 Carlisle St. Brockton, MA 02302 from an alternate to a full member of the Licensing Commission for a three-year term, ending February 2023.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Paul Studenski of 48 Carlisle St. Brockton, MA 02302 from an alternate to a full member of the Licensing Commission for a three-year term, ending February 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 435
Confirm: Appointment of Retired Police Officer Charles Cassiani Jr as a Special Police Officer.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Retired Police Officer Charles Cassiani Jr as a Special Police Officer.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Retired Police Officer Charles Cassiani Jr as a Special Police Officer. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 436
Confirm: Appointment of Hank Tartaglia of 33 Brook St. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Licensing Commission for a three-year term, ending September 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Hank Tartaglia of 33 Brook St. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Licensing Commission for a three-year term, ending September 2023.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Hank Tartaglia of 33 Brook St. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Licensing Commission for a three-year term, ending September 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 437
Confirm: Reappointment of David Santos as a Weights and Measures agent in the City of Brockton for a one-year term, ending September 2021.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of David Santos as a Weights and Measures agent in the City of Brockton for a one-year term, ending September 2021.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of David Santos as a Weights and Measures agent in the City of Brockton for a one-year term, ending September 2021. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 459
Adopt: Appropriation of $2,625 From: Last Call Foundation COVID-19 Decontamination Grant To: Fire Department - Last Call Foundation COVID-19 Decontamination grant.
Adopted (roll call): Order: Appropriation of $2,625 From: Last Call Foundation COVID-19 Decontamination Grant To: Fire Department - Last Call Foundation COVID-19 Decontamination grant.
From the minutes
“Order: Appropriation of $2,625 From: Last Call Foundation COVID-19 Decontamination Grant To: Fire Department - Last Call Foundation COVID-19 Decontamination 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 460
Adopt: Appropriation of $74,624 From Plymouth County US Department of Justice - FY19 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award To Police Department - FY19 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award.
Adopted (roll call): Order: Appropriation of $74,624 From Plymouth County US Department of Justice - FY19 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award To Police Department - FY19 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award.
From the minutes
“Order: Appropriation of $74,624 From Plymouth County US Department of Justice - FY19 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award To Police Department - FY19 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 462
Adopt: Appropriation of $535,153 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/ State 911 Department-FY2021 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support...
Adopted (roll call): Order: Appropriation of $535,153 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/ State 911 Department-FY2021 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incentive Grants To: Police Department- FY2021 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communications Center Support and Incentive grant fund.
From the minutes
“Order: Appropriation of $535,153 From: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/ State 911 Department-FY2021 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incentive Grants To: Police Department- FY2021 Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communications Center Support and Incentive grant 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 464
Dispense the reading of the entire item and only read the CFO certification
To dispense the reading of the entire item and only read the CFO certification
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Councilor Cruise, due to the length of this item, motioned to dispense the reading of the entire item and only read the CFO certification and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of two million, nine hundred thirty-four thousand, three hundred seventy-six dollars...
To adopt the amendment recommended by the committee to: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of two million, nine hundred thirty-four thousand, three hundred seventy-six dollars ($2,934,376) for the purpose of paying costs of the roof replacement project at the Huntington Alternative School, 1121 Warren Ave, Brockton, Massachusetts, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the "Project"), which proposed repair project would materially extend the useful life of the school and preserve an asset that otherwise is capable of supporting the required educational program, and for which the City of Brockton may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), said amount to b
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.
Pass to a third reading as amended: The City of Brockton appropriate the amount of two million, nine hundred thirty-four thousand, three hundred seventy-six dollars ($2,934,376) for the purpose of...
Passed to a third reading as amended (hand vote): Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of two million, nine hundred thirty-four thousand, three hundred seventy-six dollars ($2,934,376) for the purpose of paying costs of the roof replacement project at the Huntington Alternative School, 1121 Warren Ave, Brockton, Massachusetts, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the "Project"), which proposed repair project would materially extend the useful life of the school and preserve an asset that otherwise is capable of supporting the required educational program, and for which the City of Brockton may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), said amount to be expended under the direction of Brockton Public Schools. To meet this appropriation the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under M.G.L. Chapter 44, o
Recorded as a hand vote with no count and no names; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of two million, nine hundred thirty-four thousand, three hundred seventy-six dollars ($2,934,376) for the purpose of paying costs of the roof replacement project at the Huntington Alternative School, 1121 Warren Ave, Brockton, Massachusetts, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the "Project"), which proposed rep ... Passed to a third reading as amended by hand vote.”
Unfinished Business - item 461
Adopt: The City of Brockton hereby accepts a Recoverable Grant in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000) Dollars through Mass Development's Site Readiness Grant Funds to be used to...
Adopted (roll call): Order: That the City of Brockton hereby accepts a Recoverable Grant in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000) Dollars through Mass Development's Site Readiness Grant Funds to be used to improve site readiness on property located in the vicinity of the Good Samaritan Medical Center, 824 Oak Street, Brockton MA (the "Site"), for the potential development of a new Life Science Center.
From the minutes
“Order: That the City of Brockton hereby accepts a Recoverable Grant in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000) Dollars through Mass Development's Site Readiness Grant Funds to be used to improve site readiness on property located in the vicinity of the Good Samaritan Medical Center, 824 Oak Street, Brockton MA (the "Site"), for the potential development of a new Life Science Center. (F ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 426
Adopt: The City of Brockton opt into the PACE Massachusetts program. The PACE program is an economic development tool for cities and towns across the Commonwealth that focuses on financing energy...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City of Brockton opt into the PACE Massachusetts program. The PACE program is an economic development tool for cities and towns across the Commonwealth that focuses on financing energy improvements in commercial buildings.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City of Brockton opt into the PACE Massachusetts program. The PACE program is an economic development tool for cities and towns across the Commonwealth that focuses on financing energy improvements in commercial buildings. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopt: Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Whitman for treatment of wastewater.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Whitman for treatment of wastewater.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Whitman for treatment of wastewater. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 468
Adopt: The naming of Brookfield Drive also be known as Zuckerman Way in dedication of Rae Zuckerman.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the naming of Brookfield Drive also be known as Zuckerman Way in dedication of Rae Zuckerman.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the naming of Brookfield Drive also be known as Zuckerman Way in dedication of Rae Zuckerman. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 465
Adopt: Whereas, The City is currently evaluating plans for new public safety facilities, including a potential, combined fire, police, and emergency management facility at a location to be...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: Whereas, The City is currently evaluating plans for new public safety facilities, including a potential, combined fire, police, and emergency management facility at a location to be determined. Now, therefore, be it resolved. The Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, and such other individuals as the Mayor may determine to be appropriate, be invited to a Finance Committee meeting on September 21, 2020, in order to provide information to the City Council on the current progress of the public safety facilities project.
From the minutes
“Resolve: Whereas, The City is currently evaluating plans for new public safety facilities, including a potential, combined fire, police, and emergency management facility at a location to be determined. Now, therefore, be it resolved. The Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, and such other individuals as the Mayor may determine to be appropriate, be invited to a Finance Committee meeting on September 2 ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: Whereas, The City is currently evaluating plans for new public safety facilities, including a potential, combined fire, police, and emergency management facility at a location to be determined. Now, therefore, be it resolved. The Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, and such other individuals as the Mayor may determine to be appropriate, be invited to a Finance Committee meeting on September 21, 2020, in order to provide information to the City Council on the current progress of the public safety facilities project.
From the minutes
“Resolve: Whereas, The City is currently evaluating plans for new public safety facilities, including a potential, combined fire, police, and emergency management facility at a location to be determined. Now, therefore, be it resolved. The Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, and such other individuals as the Mayor may determine to be appropriate, be invited to a Finance Committee meeting on September 2 ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays": eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 491
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 Monahan motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Monahan)
Late Files - item 492
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 Cardoso motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Cardoso)
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