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May 23, 2022
32 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 58 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: 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: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
334 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Kelly Young of Brockton, MA 02301 as Director of Veteran’s Services Department for the City of Brockton.
Councilor Nicastro motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
334 Appointment of Kelly Young of Brockton, MA 02301 as Director of Veteran’s Services Department for the City of Brockton.
From the minutes
“Mayor Sullivan, Kelly Young, and Councilor Asack spoke briefly Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
334 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Kelly Young of Brockton, MA 02301 as Director of Veteran’s Services Department for the City of Brockton.
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)
335 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Karen Preval of Brockton, MA 02301 to a three-year term as Auditor for the City of Brockton.
Councilor Mendes motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mendes motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Mendes)
335 Appointment of Karen Preval of Brockton, MA 02301 to a three-year term as Auditor for the City of Brockton.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
335 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Karen Preval of Brockton, MA 02301 to a three-year term as Auditor for the City of Brockton.
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
Petition of Verizon New England Inc. proposing to place new facilities -30’of Conduit to AT&T Hand Hole near #170 School St. Ross...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Roger P. Woods Jr., trustee of Brockton Oak LLC, 538 Bedford Street, Suite 9, Abington, MA 02351, for a flammable storage...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Centre Sheridan Realty Trust, of 479 Mohawk Road, Raynham MA, 02767, for a Garage License Transfer located at 530 Centre...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Centre Sheridan Realty Trust, of 479 Mohawk Road, Raynham MA, 02767, for a Flammable Storage (Underground) License Transfer...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Unfinished Business
Take items 45–48 together
Councilor Farwell motioned after reading to take items # 45-48 collectively and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned after reading to take items # 45-48 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
279 Re-appointment of Janice Johnson-Plumer of 126 Peterson Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302 to the Women’s Commission for a three-year term,...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
373 Corrected Order: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and...
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 Minichiello absent..”
374 Corrected Order: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and...
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 Minichiello absent..”
375 Corrected Order: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and...
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 Minichiello absent..”
248 Ordered: That the City Council hereby declares that the land off Thatcher Street in Brockton, MA identified as LOT A containing 40,000...
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 Minichiello absent..”
317 Ordered: That the City of Brockton will revoke the provisions of Chapter 44, § 53F½ of the Massachusetts General Laws, ceasing 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 Minichiello absent..”
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items # 54-56 collectively and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take items # 54-56 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
321 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 Minichiello absent..”
322 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 Minichiello absent..”
Councilor Nicastro Motioned to take items # 58 & 60 collectively after reading and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro Motioned to take items # 58 & 60 collectively after reading and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
325 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriates the amount of Thirty-Four Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($34,800,000) to pay...
Councilors Asack, Rodrigues, Farwell, and D’Agostino commented on the motion.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilors Asack, Rodrigues, Farwell, and D’Agostino commented on the motion. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
324 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriates the amount of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) to pay costs of conducting a lead...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
329 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 Minichiello absent..”
320 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 Minichiello absent..”
326 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: $19,079 FROM: TREASURER/COLLECTOR-PURCHASE OF SERVICES $4,000 HUMAN RESOURCES-FULL TIME SALARIES $15,079 TO: TREASURER/COLLECTOR-FULL TIME SALARIES $19,079 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members p.”
328 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 Minichiello absent..”
332 Resolve: To have Tim Carpenter, Superintendent of Parks, appear before the Brockton City Council Standing Committee on Finance, to...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
Orders
389 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $5,415.30 From:...
Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $5,415.30 From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health- FY22 First Responders Naloxone Grant To: The Brockton Police Department- FY22 First Responders Naloxone Grant Fund (These grant funds will be used by both Police and Fire Departments to purchase Naloxone, otherwise known as Narcan, and supplies related to the administering of this drug.) Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
389 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $5,415.30 From:...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
391 Accept late file: Resolved: To have an Ad Hoc committee made up of the City Clerk, the Elections Commissioner and the City Solicitor, or their designees,...
Referred to Finance Late Files Councilor Thompson motioned to accept a late file and was properly second.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Late Files Councilor Thompson motioned to accept a late file and was properly second. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
395 Accept late file: ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $2,617.00. From:...
From: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)- FY2021-22 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant To: Emergency Management Agency Department- FY202 l-22 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Fund (These grant funds will be used by the Emergency Management Department to purchase office supplies and materials to be used for planning purposes.) Referred to Finance Councilor Teixeira motioned to accept a late file and was properly second.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Teixeira motioned to accept a late file and was properly second. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Teixeira)
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