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August 23, 2021
44 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 56 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Shirley R. Asack, Councilor Cardoso, 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
408 Suspend rules: Confirm promotion of Fire Captain Joseph R. Depasquale to the rank of…
Councilor Thompson motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
410 Promotion of Firefighter Daniel J. Santry to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. Confirmed by a roll call vote...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
410 File for reconsideration: Promotion of Firefighter Daniel J. Santry to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. Confirmed by a roll call vote...
Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Hearings
Petition of Abe’s Garage, LLC for a Garage License located at 300 N. Montello St., Brockton, MA Ben Resnickoff appeared in favor of the...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
File for reconsideration: Petition of Abe’s Garage, LLC for a Garage License located at 300 N. Montello St., Brockton, MA Ben Resnickoff appeared in favor of the...
Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Petition of J.J. Simonelli, Realty Trust; for a transfer of Garage License located at 1489 Main St., Brockton, MA John Simonelli...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Simonelli’s Automotive Inc., of 149 Packard Street, Avon, MA, for a transfer of Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical License and...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted with stipulations by hand vote..”
Petition of Colbea Enterprises, LLC., of 7 Starline Way, Cranston, RI 02921, for a flammable storage (Underground) License amendment...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“No one was in opposition. 157.(Hearings Cont.) Granted by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business
156 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 1.004 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton Be It Ordained By The City...
Roll call vote; the minutes do not give a usable count.
From the minutes
“(IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2021, AMENDMENT PASSED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE..”
Roll call vote; the minutes do not give a usable count.
From the minutes
“PASSED TO A THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE, POSTPONED AT THE JULY 26 MEETING) Attorney Resnick clarified to the councilors about the ordinance that they are voting on..”
376 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amounts of Nineteen Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($19,100,000) for the...
Roll call vote; the minutes do not give a usable count.
From the minutes
“(IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2021, PASSED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE..”
Recusal recorded in the minutes for this item.
From the minutes
“PASSED TO A THIRD READING) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
376 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amounts of Nineteen Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($19,100,000) for the...
Councilor Thompson motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed by a hand vote. Before Item number 51 was read President Farwell stepped down since he is a part of the retirement system and recused himself from voting on the matter..” (Motion: Thompson)
378 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriates the amount of $360,900,000 Dollars for the purpose of funding all or a portion of the...
Roll call vote; the minutes do not give a usable count.
From the minutes
“The authorized but unissued amount of the pension obligation borrowing approved by the City Council in an order adopted on October 11, 2005, is hereby rescinded (IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2021, AMENDMENT PASSED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE..”
Roll call vote; the minutes do not give a usable count.
From the minutes
“PASSED TO A THIRD READING, AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE JULY 26, 2021) Councilor Cardoso stated that she has questions on the performance and has been speaking to CFO on this matter..”
Councilor Cardoso withdrew her motion. 166.(Unfinished Business Cont.) Adopted
From the minutes
“Councilor Cardoso withdrew her motion. 166.(Unfinished Business Cont.) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Farwell not present..”
378 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriates the amount of $360,900,000 Dollars for the purpose of funding all or a portion of the...
Councilor Thompson motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
310 Appointment of Mary James of 996 Court St. Brockton, MA 02302 as an alternate for the Council on Aging for a three (3) year term, ending...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
390 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
406 Ordered: That the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract for WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES OPERATION,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
406 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract for WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES OPERATION,...
Councilor Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
389 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
391 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. 167.(Unfinished Business Cont.).”
392 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
404 Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the HDIP Tax Increment...
Yes: Asack, Eaniri, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Monahan, Nicastro, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Cardoso
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and nine voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cardoso voting in the negative..”
404 File for reconsideration: Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the HDIP Tax Increment...
Councilor Asack motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
393 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
382 Resolve: To have Dr. Richard Herman, appear before a committee of the City Council to update the community and the City Council of the...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
396 Resolve: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Health Officer of the Board of Health, City Solicitor, Chief of Police, Designee of the...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
383 Resolve: BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Solicitor, Chief of Police, and Fire Chief for the City of Brockton come before the Finance...
BE IT FURTHER RESOVED, that the individuals be invited to discuss diversity practices for hiring and promotions in the Brockton Police and Fire Department.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) 168.(Unfinished Business Cont.) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
384 Resolve: BE IT RESOLVED, that Joseph Cardinal of National Grid (or its designees), the Commissioner for the Department of Public Works,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Orders
451 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
Councilor Rodrigues motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motioned
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Rodrigues motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
451 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
The motioned
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas’ and “nays”; Nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Cardoso not present..”
452 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motioned
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
452 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
The motioned
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas’ and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Cardoso and Lally not present..”
457 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
Councilor Lally motioned to take item number 71 out of order and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to take item number 71 out of order and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
457 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
Councilor Lally motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
457 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
Councilor Asack motioned to approve and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
464 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the City Primary will be held on Tuesday,...
Councilor Eaniri Asack motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motioned
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Eaniri Asack motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motioned carried by a hand vote..”
464 Ordered: In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the City Primary will be held on Tuesday,...
The motioned
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas’ and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. 172.(Orders Cont.).”
468 Resolve: To have representatives of Plymouth County government appear before a committee of the Brockton City Council and deliver an...
Councilor Nicastro motioned to take item numbered 82 out of order and was properly seconded. The motioned
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to take item numbered 82 out of order and was properly seconded. The motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
The motioned
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“The motioned carried by a hand vote..”
469 Accept late file: Resolve: To have The Inspector of Buildings, James Plouffe, appear before a committee of the Brockton City Council to discuss the...
Referred to Finance Late Files Councilor Thompson motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motioned
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
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“Late Files Councilor Thompson motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
470 Accept late file: Ordered: That the sum of $1,500,000 is hereby appropriated to lend funds for the “Downtown Brockton Restaurant Infrastructure Fund” loan...
Referred to Finance Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motioned
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
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