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April 11, 2022
28 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 38 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, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Rita Mendes, David C. Teixeira
Absent: Jeffrey A. Thompson
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Take items 2–9 together under suspension of rules
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items # 2-9 collectively and to move under suspension of rules and as properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take items # 2-9 collectively and to move under suspension of rules and as properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
218 Appointment of City of Brockton Retired Police Officer Charles J. Cassiani Jr. of 197 Winter St. Whitman, MA as a Special Police...
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 absent..”
218 File for reconsideration: Appointment of City of Brockton Retired Police Officer Charles J. Cassiani Jr. of 197 Winter St. Whitman, MA as a Special Police...
Councilor Asack 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 Asack motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Petitions
2022 Suspend rules to act tonight: A copy of the approval letter is attached as Exhibit A. The Clerk stated that the Brockton License Commission passed this today....
Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move under suspension of rules and as properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move under suspension of rules and as properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: D’Agostino)
2022 A copy of the approval letter is attached as Exhibit A. The Clerk stated that the Brockton License Commission passed this today....
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 absent..”
2022 File for reconsideration: A copy of the approval letter is attached as Exhibit A. The Clerk stated that the Brockton License Commission passed this today....
Councilor Asack 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 Asack motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
Unfinished Business
161 Appointment of Eddy Sanon of 228 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA 02301 as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3)...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
162 Appointment of Wayne Lake, 56 Short Street, Brockton, MA 02302 as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of three (3) years....
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
163 Appointment of Derby Joissaint of 23 Florence Street, Apt 2, Brockton, MA 02301 as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
164 Appointment of Bernie Hassan of 26 Reese Circle Brockton, MA 02302 to the Parking Authority for a five-year term, ending March 2027....
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
165 Appointment of Jamie Hodges of 17 Stebbins Ave Brockton, MA 02301 to Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member for a three-year term,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
166 Appointment of Dr. Larry Green of 937 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA 02301 as an alternate for the Council on Aging for a three-year...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
87 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III, Division 2, Section 2-127 – Pay Plan Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“EL-W Elections – Wardens/Clerks $300 per day EL-2 Poll Workers $250 per day Partial hours payable at Direction of executive Director of Election Commission Partial hours payable at Direction of executive Director of Election Commission (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed as amended to a third reading by a hand vote..”
151 Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That the City Council adopt the following Amendment to...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
120 Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That the City Council adopt the following Amendments...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
84 Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton, Article II, Section 14-49 “Panhandling” is hereby repealed in its...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
200 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,300.00. From: 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. Councilor Thompson absent..”
201 Corrected Order: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows:...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
204 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $250,000 From: RetirementContributory To: Plymouth County OPEB Trust Program (PCOT) (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
206 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
207 Ordered: That pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement...
Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move to amend the order to establish condition that any increase for added capacity of average daily flow shall be subject to City Council approval. and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move to amend the order to establish condition that any increase for added capacity of average daily flow shall be subject to City Council approval. and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: D’Agostino)
Councilor Farwell withdrew his motion.
From the minutes
“Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
207 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement...
Councilor Asack 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 Asack motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
208 WHEREAS, World events have caused a significant increase in prices for ordinary goods and products consumed by residents in all...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
209 Ordered: That the City hereby accepts as a gift from Route 24 Realty Trust 3.5 acres of land, which is situated just east of Route 24,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
Late Files
254 Accept late file: Resolution: Whereas: Prostate Cancer occurs in approximately 250,000…
Councilor Asack motioned to accept two late files and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to accept two late files and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
255 Accept late file: Resolve: Whereas: Home fires claim approximately seven lives every day in this country. Whereas: Working smoke detectors can cut the...
Referred to Finance Councilor Rodrigues motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Rodrigues motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
256 Accept late file: Communication: From the Mayor appointing many Centeio of 29 Kenneth Avenue Brockton, MA 02302 to Chair of the Brockton Parking authority.
Accepted and placed on file Councilor Rodrigues motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Rodrigues motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
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