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September 26, 2022
28 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 17 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
568 Suspend rules to act tonight: Reappointment of Kenneth Galligan of 25 Messina Dr. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term, ending...
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)
568 Reappointment of Kenneth Galligan of 25 Messina Dr. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term, ending...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
568 File for reconsideration: Reappointment of Kenneth Galligan of 25 Messina Dr. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term, ending...
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)
Petition
Petition of Brandon Rogers DBA B&M One Stop Shop for a Second-Hand Article License located at 181 Clinton St. Brockton, MA....
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“(UNFAVORABLE) (POSTPONED FROM JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) Granted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
File for reconsideration: Petition of Brandon Rogers DBA B&M One Stop Shop for a Second-Hand Article License located at 181 Clinton St. Brockton, MA....
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
470 Appointment of Ruth Moore of 1380 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301 to the Women’s Commission for a three-year term, ending July 2025....
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
471 Appointment of Christina Derome of 315 Sully Road Brockton, MA 02302 to the License Commission for a three-year term, ending July 2025....
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
511 Appointment of Martha Testa of 430 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Women’s Commission 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..”
550 Reappointment of William Scharnick, 82 Main Street, P.O. Box 941, Marion, MA, 02738 as a Constable in the City of Brockton for a term of...
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“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
551 Appointment of Police Officer Daniel Leonard of 22 Highland Ave, Bridgewater, MA, 02379 as a Special Police Officer. (FAVORABLE)...
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“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
552 Appointment of Devondar Goods of 15 Bridge St., Brockton, MA, 02302 to the Diversity Commission for a three-year term ending in August...
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“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
553 Appointment of Aliyan Turner of 94 Provost St., Brockton, MA 02302 to the Diversity Commission for a three-year term ending in September...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
452 Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-127 – PAY PLAN Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of...
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“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
503 ORDINANCE: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton as follows: That the City Council adopt the following Amendment to...
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“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING AS AMENDED BY A HAND VOTE) Ordained As Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
543 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $30,000.00. From: The...
From the minutes
“There is no match requirement.) (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
Councilor Farwell motioned to waive the reading of the order but include in record and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
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“Councilor Farwell motioned to waive the reading of the order but include in record and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
544 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same hereby appropriated 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 Asack not present..”
545 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,016,226.11. From:...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Adopted As Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
565 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
542 Ordered: That the City Council hereby rescind the Amendment to the Order declaring the City owned parcel at West Elm Street, Brockton,...
Yes: Lally, Mendes, Minichiello, Tavares, Teixeira, ThompsonNo: Asack, D’Agostino, Farwell, Nicastro, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and six voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, D’Agostino, Farwell, Nicastro, and Rodrigues in the negative..”
From the minutes
“Adopted As Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
461 Resolve: BE IT RESOLVED, that Members of the Brockton School Committee, Superintendent of Schools Michael Thomas, Mayor of Brockton...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
566 Resolve: Be it resolved: To have Superintendent Michael Thomas appear before a Finance Committee of the Brockton City Council to give an...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Orders
583 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $15… From: Ms. Jenine...
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)
583 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $15… From: Ms. Jenine...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
583 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $15… From: Ms. Jenine...
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)
Late Files
Accept late file: Referred to Finance
Referred to Finance Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly second.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly second. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
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