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August 22, 2022
27 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 35 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Maria T. Tavares, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Rita Mendes
Absent: Mark D’Agostino, Moises Rodrigues
During the meeting:
- Rita Mendes arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
505 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Brenda Perez of 40 Paula Rd, Brockton, MA 02302 to the position of Police Chief for a five-year term, ending in July...
Councilor Minichiello motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Minichiello motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Minichiello)
505 Appointment of Brenda Perez of 40 Paula Rd, Brockton, MA 02302 to the position of Police Chief for a five-year term, ending in July...
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 Rodrigues absent..”
505 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Brenda Perez of 40 Paula Rd, Brockton, MA 02302 to the position of Police Chief for a five-year term, ending in July...
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)
506 Suspend rules to act tonight: Promotion of Sgt. Victor Perez of 40 Paula Rd, Brockton, MA 02302 to the rank of Lieutenant.
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)
506 Promotion of Sgt. Victor Perez of 40 Paula Rd, Brockton, MA 02302 to the rank of Lieutenant.
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 Rodrigues absent..”
506 File for reconsideration: Promotion of Sgt. Victor Perez of 40 Paula Rd, Brockton, MA 02302 to the rank of Lieutenant.
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)
507 Suspend rules to act tonight: Promotion of Officer Daniel MacIntosh of 17 Lowell Ave., Marshfield, MA 02050 to the rank of Sergeant.
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)
507 Promotion of Officer Daniel MacIntosh of 17 Lowell Ave., Marshfield, MA 02050 to the rank of Sergeant.
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 Rodrigues absent..”
507 File for reconsideration: Promotion of Officer Daniel MacIntosh of 17 Lowell Ave., Marshfield, MA 02050 to the rank of Sergeant.
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)
507 Suspend rules to act tonight: Promotion of Officer Daniel MacIntosh of 17 Lowell Ave., Marshfield, MA 02050 to the rank of Sergeant.
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #5-7 Collectively and 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 take items #5-7 Collectively and to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
510 Appointment of Police Officer Marc Deveau of 15 Brentwood Ave., Brockton, MA 02302 as a Special Police Officer. Confirmed by a roll call...
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 Rodrigues absent..”
510 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Police Officer Marc Deveau of 15 Brentwood Ave., Brockton, MA 02302 as a Special Police Officer. Confirmed by a roll call...
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)
Hearings
Petition of HMP Realty, LLC (Miled Homsy), of 540 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090, for a Garage License Transfer located at 955 Montello...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
File for reconsideration: Petition of HMP Realty, LLC (Miled Homsy), of 540 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090, for a Garage License Transfer located at 955 Montello...
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)
Unfinished Business
472 Appointment of Adewumi Oluwatoyin of 123 Country Club Lane Brockton, MA 02301 to the Women’s Commission for a three-year term, ending...
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 Rodrigues absent..”
473 Appointment of Lawrence Jezewski of 36 Sophia Avenue Brockton, MA 02301 to the Elections Commission for a four-year term, ending July...
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 Rodrigues absent..”
474 Appointment of Sandra Charton of 225 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 to the position of Director of Human Resources for a three-year...
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 Rodrigues absent..”
474 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Sandra Charton of 225 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 to the position of Director of Human Resources for a three-year...
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #32-34 and 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 take items #32-34 and file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
496 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $96,500.00. From: The...
From the minutes
“There is no match requirement.) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino and Rodrigues absent..”
499 Resolve: To invite Chief Brenda Perez of the Brockton Police Department and Chief Brian Nardelli of the Brockton Fire Department and/or...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino and Rodrigues absent..”
501 Resolve: To have representatives of the Greater Brockton Minority Business Association, GBMBA, appear before the Brockton City Council...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino and Rodrigues absent..”
502 Resolve: To have representatives of Moms Demand Action organization appear before the Brockton City Council to help bring awareness to...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino and Rodrigues absent..”
Orders
541 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44 recommending that the City Council approve the HDIP Tax Increment...
Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44 recommending that the City Council approve the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE) between the City and 46 Montello, LLC., for the property located at 46 Montello St. Councilor Thompson motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44 recommending that the City Council approve the HDIP Tax Increment Exemption Agreement (TIE) between the City and 46 Montello, LLC., for the property located at 46 Montello St. Councilor Thompson motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
541 Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44 recommending that the City Council approve the HDIP Tax Increment...
Councilor Thompson motioned to approve favorably and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to approve favorably and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
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 Rodrigues absent..”
541 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 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)
Late Files
546 Accept late file: The acceptance and expenditure of the grant award in the amount of…
Councilor Farwell motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
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