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June 27, 2022
58 recorded votes, 35 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 55 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Susan J. Nicastro, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Rita Mendes, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: Mark D’Agostino, Jeffrey A. Thompson
During the meeting:
- Rita Mendes arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Take items 3–5 together under suspension of rules
Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and take items #3-5 collectively 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 take items #3-5 collectively and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
406 Promotion of Firefighter Ryan P. Moffett to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. Confirmed by a roll call vote...
Promotion of Firefighter Ryan P. Moffett 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”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
406 File for reconsideration: Promotion of Firefighter Ryan P. Moffett to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton Fire Department. Confirmed by a roll call vote...
Councilor Farwell 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 Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
407 Suspend rules to act tonight: Promotion of Officer Kristen O’Brien-Hilliard to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
407 Promotion of Officer Kristen O’Brien-Hilliard to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..” (Motion: Asack)
407 File for reconsideration: Promotion of Officer Kristen O’Brien-Hilliard to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
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)
407 Suspend rules to act tonight: Promotion of Officer Kristen O’Brien-Hilliard to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department.
Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. 106.(Appointments Cont.) Communication:.” (Motion: Asack)
465 Appointment of the following four Police Recruits to Police Officers as they have completed the Police Academy: Vandaly Fernandes...
From the minutes
“Appointment of the following four Police Recruits to Police Officers as they have completed the Police Academy: Vandaly Fernandes Nicholas Schifone Delcio Silva Antonio Sousa Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
465 File for reconsideration: Appointment of the following four Police Recruits to Police Officers as they have completed the Police Academy: Vandaly Fernandes...
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)
465 Accept late file: Appointment of the following four Police Recruits to Police Officers as they have completed the Police Academy: Vandaly Fernandes...
Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
409 Suspend rules to act tonight: Re-appointment of Timothy J. Sullivan of 9 Payton Court Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Housing Authority Board for a five-year term,...
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)
409 Re-appointment of Timothy J. Sullivan of 9 Payton Court Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Housing Authority Board for a five-year term,...
Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..” (Motion: Farwell)
Hearings
Petition of National Grid to install a new pole, P76-84 on N. Quincy St. order to relocate guy wire from the tree to a new pole. Marcial...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of National Grid to install a new pole, P 0-50 on Oak Hill Way between P13 Sargent’s Way & P 1 Oak Hill Way in order to raise...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. 108.(Petition Cont.).”
Petitions
Petition requesting approval change of Control/Ownership to replace all existing shareholders of Leaf Relief, Inc. to Philip C....
Councilor Rodrigues motioned to Postpone and was properly seconded.
Yes: Farwell, Nicastro, Rodrigues, TavaresNo: Asack, Lally, Mendes, Minichiello, Teixeira
From the minutes
“Failed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and four in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Lally, Mendes, Minichiello, and Teixeira in the negative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
Yes: Asack, Lally, Mendes, Minichiello, TeixeiraNo: Farwell, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Tavares
From the minutes
“Granted by a roll call taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and five voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Nicastro, Rodrigues, and Tavares in the negative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
Unfinished Business
86 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map for Parcel IDs identified from C-2 Zone to C-5 Zone. (FAVORABLE) Passed to a third...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote. 114.(Unfinished Business Cont.).”
85 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the C-5 Zone, Office Zones to add Research and Development Office or Laboratory, Independent Senior...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the C-5 Zone, Office Zones to add Research and Development Office or Laboratory, Independent Senior Residential, Assisted Care Senior Residential, business Incubator and Agricultural Greenhouse to the list of principal permitted uses: (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
246 Ordinance: An Ordinance relative to permitting and regulation of Food Truck operations in the City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED)...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
247 Ordinance: An Ordinance relative to Zoning regulation and operations of Food Truck in the City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED)...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
257 Ordinance: An Ordinance amending Adult use of Marijuana Zoning Ordinance relative to regulation and zoning of Marijuana Delivery in the...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
275 Ordinance: An Ordinance to remove outdoor seating from Zoning ordinances in the City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote..”
274 Ordinance: An Ordinance to establish licensing and operations of outdoor dining in the City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed to a third reading 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...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 23, 2022 PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
324 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriates the amount of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) to pay costs of conducting a lead...
Councilor Minichiello 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 Minichiello motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote. 115.(Unfinished Business Cont.).” (Motion: Minichiello)
323 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriates the amount of Sixteen Million Dollars ($16,000,000) to pay costs of designing,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2022 PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE..”
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
323 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriates the amount of Sixteen Million Dollars ($16,000,000) to pay costs of designing,...
Councilor Minichiello 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 Minichiello motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Minichiello)
316 WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an order on July 25, 2016 approving the March 8, 2016 Urban Renewal Plan prepared by A.G. Jennings,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
377 Ordered: That the City Council authorize the re-authorization of the Comcast Revolving Fund for FY2023, from all cash receipts from...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
379 Ordered: That the City Council authorize the re-authorization of the Roadway Design and Construction Revolving Fund for the Fiscal Year...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
380 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: $2,000,000.00 From: Certified Free Cash To: Pension Stabilization Fund (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
381 Ordered: That the City Council authorize the re-authorization of the Demolition Revolving Fund for the FY2023 for the sole purpose of...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
382 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: $21,271.00 From: Parking Authority- Capital To: Parking Authority- Snow Removal (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
383 Ordered: The City accepts the fourth paragraph of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 5B, which allows the dedication,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Failed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the negative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent. 117.(Unfinished Business Cont.).”
384 Ordered: To see if the city will dedicate all or a percentage, which may not be less than 25 percent, of the community impact fees,...
(FAVORABLE) Councilor Farwell motioned An Amendment percentage amended to 33% - Striking 25% “33% revenues to be placed in account for FY2023” and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Councilor Farwell motioned An Amendment percentage amended to 33% - Striking 25% “33% revenues to be placed in account for FY2023” and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
(FAVORABLE) Councilor Farwell motioned An Amendment percentage amended to 33% - Striking 25% “33% revenues to be placed in account for FY2023” and was properly seconded.
From the minutes
“Adopted As Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..” (Motion: Farwell)
385 Ordered: That the City Council authorize the re-authorization of the Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Revolving Fund for the purpose of...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
386 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”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
399 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $8,605.00 From: Boys...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
400 Resolved: To have an Ad Hoc committee made up of the City Clerk, the Chief Financial Officer and the City Auditor, or their designees,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
401 Resolved: To have an Ad Hoc committee made up of the City Clerk, the Elections Commissioner and the City Solicitor, or their designees,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
331 Resolve: To invite Scott Mercer, the Executive Director of Brockton Community Access to appear before the Finance Committee of the...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
330 Resolve: To invite Chief Brenda Perez, Acting Chief of the Brockton Police Department to appear before the Standing Committee on Public...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent. 119.(Orders Cont.).”
Orders
453 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
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: $1,483,724.96 FROM: Certified Free Cash $1,483,724.96 TO: Parks Department-Capital $113,854.16 Library Department-Capital $700,000 Police Department-Capital $669,870.80 Councilor Rodrigues motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Rodrigues motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
453 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
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
453 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
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. 120.(Orders Cont.).” (Motion: Asack)
454 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $7,491.15. From: The...
From: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research (EOPSS/OGR) - FY22 Car Seat Distribution Grant Program Fund $7,491.15 To: City of Brockton Police Department-FY22 Car Seat Distribution Grant Fund $7,491.15 (These grant funds will be used by the Brockton Police Department to purchase sixty-seven child passenger safety seats for installation for caregivers in need.) 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)
454 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $7,491.15. From: The...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Thompson absent..”
454 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $7,491.15. From: The...
Councilor Farwell 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 Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
456 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $40,000. From:...
From: Metropolitan Area Planning Council-FY23 COVID Safe Cooling Strategies Grant To: Emergency Management Department- FY23 COVID Safe Cooling Strategies Grant Fund (These grant funds will be used by the Emergency Management Department for Covid-19 Safe Cooling Strategies Funding: Development and Dissemination of Communications Materials, Distribution of Personal Cooling Equipment, Utility Bill Assistance, and Heat Health Training and Capacity Building.) Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
456 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $40,000. From:...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes and Thompson absent..”
457 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $4,500.00 From:...
Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $4,500.00 From: Toyota Motors North America and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital To: Brockton Police Department- FY22 Buckle Up for Life Gift of Safety Partnership Grant (This grant will be used by the Brockton Police Department to purchase car seats for those in need.) Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
457 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $4,500.00 From:...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes and Thompson absent. 121.(Orders Cont.).”
458 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
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: $125,000 From: Treasurer’s Debt-Interest Short Term Notes To: Treasurer’s-Medicare Tax Councilor Rodrigues motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
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: $125,000 From: Treasurer’s Debt-Interest Short Term Notes To: Treasurer’s-Medicare Tax Councilor Rodrigues motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
458 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
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes and Thompson absent..”
459 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance of a donation for 721 square feet of space and associated amenities located at...
Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
459 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance of a donation for 721 square feet of space and associated amenities located at...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes and Thompson absent..”
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