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March 28, 2022
16 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 49 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Maria T. Tavares, Mark D’Agostino, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Rita Mendes, David C. Teixeira
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
158 Suspend rules: Confirm promotion of Fire Lieutenant Brian M. Doten to the rank of Fire…
Councilor Thompson Motioned to take numbers 2-4 collective and 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 take numbers 2-4 collective and to move under Suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
160 Promotion of Firefighter Edward Zine III. to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. Confirmed by a roll call vote...
Promotion of Firefighter Edward Zine III. to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
160 File for reconsideration: Promotion of Firefighter Edward Zine III. to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. Confirmed by a roll call vote...
Councilor Thompson 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 Thompson motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
Unfinished Business
94 Appointment of Marcelin Ulysse,10 Longworth Avenue, Unit 9, Brockton, MA 02301, as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson not present..”
Councilor Farwell motioned to take #’s 45-50 collectively and was properly seconded. the motioned
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From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take #’s 45-50 collectively and was properly seconded. the motioned carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
134 Re-Appointment of John Condon of 45 Woodland Drive, Bridgewater, MA 02324 to the Brockton Retirement Board for a three-year term, ending...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
153 Ordered: That the City Council accept the provisions of Chapter 44, ss 53F 1/2 of the M.G.L establishing Stormwater as an enterprise...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
154 Ordered: That the City Council accept the provisions of Chapter 44, ss 53F 1/2 of the M.G.L establishing an enterprise fund for the...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
155 Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Brockton petitions the Great and General Court for special legislation relating to the...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
155 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Brockton petitions the Great and General Court for special legislation relating to the...
Councilor Nicastro 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 Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
156 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $14,930.00. From:...
From the minutes
“From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Executive Office of Public Safety $14,930.00 To: City of Brockton Fire Department-FY22 Community S.A.F.E Program Fund $11,275.00 City of Brockton Fire Department-The Senior Safe Program Fund $3,655.00 (FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
125 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Three Million Six Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 14, 2022 PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE.) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
125 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Three Million Six Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight...
Councilor Nicastro 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 Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Orders
202 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with M.G.L., Ch 44, that the City Council authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School...
Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move under Suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move under Suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: D’Agostino)
202 Ordered: In accordance with M.G.L., Ch 44, that the City Council authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
202 File for reconsideration: Ordered: In accordance with M.G.L., Ch 44, that the City Council authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School...
Councilor D’Agostino 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 D’Agostino motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: D’Agostino)
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