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December 28, 2020
27 recorded votes, 11 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
And nothing was done
To and nothing was done
Yes: Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, Mendes, Nicastro, ThompsonNo: Asack, Cardoso, Monahan, RodriguesWinthrop Farwell Jr. recused and is not counted.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson made a motion and nothing was done. ... Motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with six voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Cardoso, Monahan and Rodrigues voted in the negative. Councilor Farwell recused..” (Motion: Thompson)
For reconsideration of this vote
For reconsideration of this vote
Yes: Asack, Cardoso, Monahan, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, Mendes, ThompsonThe minutes do not state how many members were present for this vote; the count shown adds the named "no" (or "yes") voters to the stated count. Winthrop Farwell Jr. recused and is not counted.
From the minutes
“Councilor Monahan motioned for reconsideration of this vote and was properly seconded ... Motion failed to receive a majority vote with five voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cruise, Eaniri, Lally, Mendes and Thompson voting in the negative. Councilor Farwell recused himself..” (Motion: Monahan)
Unfinished Business
Confirm: Petition of Terrasol, LLC, Ian Woods, for a Retail Marijuana License located at 702 N. Montello St., Brockton, MA 02301
Confirmed (roll call): Petition of Terrasol, LLC, Ian Woods, for a Retail Marijuana License located at 702 N. Montello St., Brockton, MA 02301
From the minutes
“Petition of Terrasol, LLC, Ian Woods, for a Retail Marijuana License located at 702 N. Montello St., Brockton, MA 02301(IN CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 9, 2020, POSTPONED TO MEETING OF DECEMBER 28, 2020) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote, taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 595
Confirm: Appointment of Retired Sergeant Michael V. Damiano as a Special Police Officer.
Confirmed (roll call): Appointment of Retired Sergeant Michael V. Damiano as a Special Police Officer.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Retired Sergeant Michael V. Damiano as a Special Police Officer. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
No: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 596
Confirm: Reappointment of Robert Graham of 6 Alphonse Rd. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Robert Graham of 6 Alphonse Rd. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Robert Graham of 6 Alphonse Rd. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
No: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 597
Confirm: Reappointment of Irene R. Clague of 179 Bellevue Avenue Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Irene R. Clague of 179 Bellevue Avenue Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Irene R. Clague of 179 Bellevue Avenue Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
No: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 598
Confirm: Reappointment of Daniel S. Clague of 179 Bellevue Avenue Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Daniel S. Clague of 179 Bellevue Avenue Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Daniel S. Clague of 179 Bellevue Avenue Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
No: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 599
Confirm: Reappointment of Clayton A. Reichenberg Jr. of 115 Darren Drive Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Clayton A. Reichenberg Jr. of 115 Darren Drive Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Clayton A. Reichenberg Jr. of 115 Darren Drive Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
No: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 600
Confirm: Reappointment of Joan Madden of 96-A Earle St. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Joan Madden of 96-A Earle St. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Joan Madden of 96-A Earle St. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
No: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 601
Confirm: Reappointment of Carol DeLorey of 19 North Bassett Road. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
Confirmed (roll call): Reappointment of Carol DeLorey of 19 North Bassett Road. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023.
From the minutes
“Reappointment of Carol DeLorey of 19 North Bassett Road. Brockton, MA to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 2023. (FAVORABLE) ... Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
For reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail
No: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Thompson
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for reconsideration in the hopes that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present and all voting in the negative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Unfinished Business - item 610
Adopt: Transfer of $1,500 From: Veteran's Services-Humanistic Supplies and Costs To: Veteran's Services-Departmental Equipment Rent/Lease.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Transfer of $1,500 From: Veteran's Services-Humanistic Supplies and Costs To: Veteran's Services-Departmental Equipment Rent/Lease.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Transfer of $1,500 From: Veteran's Services-Humanistic Supplies and Costs To: Veteran's Services-Departmental Equipment Rent/Lease. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 383
Adopt: The City Council of the City of Brockton finds that there is a clear need for an Urban Renewal Plan. In order to achieve the approved objectives on the Brockton Comprehensive Plan, A...
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Brockton finds that there is a clear need for an Urban Renewal Plan. In order to achieve the approved objectives on the Brockton Comprehensive Plan, A Blueprint for Brockton., that the Downtown / Trout Brook Urban Revitalization Plan, as described in Exhibit A, prepared by Harriman and RKG Associates, dated June 2020 is an Urban Renewal Plan prepared in accordance with MGL Chapter 121B and 760 CMR 12.00, that the City Council approves the boundaries of the Downtown / Trout Brook Urban Revitalization Plan. Plan located in City Clerk's Office for review.
Yes: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Brockton finds that there is a clear need for an Urban Renewal Plan. In order to achieve the approved objectives on the Brockton Comprehensive Plan, A Blueprint for Brockton., that the Downtown / Trout Brook Urban Revitalization Plan, as described in Exhibit A, prepared by Harriman and RKG Associates, dated June 2020 is an Urban Renewal Plan prepared i ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with ten voting in the affirmative. Councilor Nicastro voted in the negative..”
Unfinished Business - item 611
Adopt: Appropriation of $136,000 From: Executive Office of Administration and Finance (EOAF)-Community Compact grant To: Mayor's Office-Community Compact Grant fund. No match is required.
Adopted (roll call): Ordered: Appropriation of $136,000 From: Executive Office of Administration and Finance (EOAF)-Community Compact grant To: Mayor's Office-Community Compact Grant fund. No match is required.
From the minutes
“Ordered: Appropriation of $136,000 From: Executive Office of Administration and Finance (EOAF)-Community Compact grant To: Mayor's Office-Community Compact Grant fund. No match is required. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 612
Pass to a third reading: The City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Ninety-Eight Million Dollars ($98,000,000) for the purpose of paying costs of designing, constructing and equipping a public...
Passed to a third reading (roll call): Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Ninety-Eight Million Dollars ($98,000,000) for the purpose of paying costs of designing, constructing and equipping a public safety complex to house the Police, Fire, and Information Technology departments, as well as the Brockton Emergency Management Agency, including the payment of costs of designing and improving roadways and utilities in the vicinity of the public safety complex, making improvements to enhance traffic flow, and for the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto. To meet this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under G.L.c.44, ss7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor. Any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applie
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Ninety-Eight Million Dollars ($98,000,000) for the purpose of paying costs of designing, constructing and equipping a public safety complex to house the Police, Fire, and Information Technology departments, as well as the Brockton Emergency Management Agency, including the payment of costs of designing and improving roadways and utilitie ... Passed to a third reading by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 524
For the amendment
For the amendment
From the minutes
“Councilor Cruise motioned for the amendment and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Cruise)
Adopt as amended: The City Council hereby declare the City owned parcel at West Elm Street, Brockton, MA (known as Keith Field), Assessor Map 58, Route 71-1, Plot 56, being the same premises shown...
Adopted as amended (roll call): Ordered: That the City Council hereby declare the City owned parcel at West Elm Street, Brockton, MA (known as Keith Field), Assessor Map 58, Route 71-1, Plot 56, being the same premises shown on "Plan of Land in Brockton, June 12, 1920, Hayward & Hayward, Surveyors, 28 Main Street, Brockton, filed with Plymouth County Land Court Records, as surplus and available for disposition.
Yes: Asack, Cardoso, Cruise, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council hereby declare the City owned parcel at West Elm Street, Brockton, MA (known as Keith Field), Assessor Map 58, Route 71-1, Plot 56, being the same premises shown on "Plan of Land in Brockton, June 12, 1920, Hayward & Hayward, Surveyors, 28 Main Street, Brockton, filed with Plymouth County Land Court Records, as surplus and available for disposition. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with ten voting in the affirmative. Councilor Nicastro voting in the negative..”
Unfinished Business - item 613
Adopt: 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 December 21, 2020, to provide...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: That 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 December 21, 2020, to provide information to the City Council on the status of the public safety facilities project.
From the minutes
“Resolve: That 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 December 21, 2020, to provide information to the City Council on the status of the public safety facilities project. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Unfinished Business - item 566
Adopt: To invite Ms. Joanne Zygmunt of Brockton, as she serves as Chair of the Central Plymouth County Water District Commission, to come before a committee of this Council to discuss current work...
Adopted (roll call): Resolve: To invite Ms. Joanne Zygmunt of Brockton, as she serves as Chair of the Central Plymouth County Water District Commission, to come before a committee of this Council to discuss current work and projects of the Commission, including without limitation, a proposed water monitoring program for Silver Lake.
From the minutes
“Resolve: To invite Ms. Joanne Zygmunt of Brockton, as she serves as Chair of the Central Plymouth County Water District Commission, to come before a committee of this Council to discuss current work and projects of the Commission, including without limitation, a proposed water monitoring program for Silver Lake. (FAVORABLE) ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders - item 628
Take under suspension of the rules
To take under suspension of the rules
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. Motion carried by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Farwell)
Adopt: Appropriation of $40,000 From: The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Office of Grants and Research-FY 2021 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant To: The City of Brockton Police...
Adopted (roll call): Appropriation of $40,000 From: The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Office of Grants and Research-FY 2021 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant To: The City of Brockton Police Department-FY 2021 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant Fund.
From the minutes
“Appropriation of $40,000 From: The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Office of Grants and Research-FY 2021 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant To: The City of Brockton Police Department-FY 2021 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant Fund. ... Adopted by a roll call vote taken by "yeas" and "nays"; eleven members present with all voting in the affirmative..”
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