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November 14, 2022
22 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 22 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Mark D’Agostino, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Rita Mendes, David C. Teixeira, Shirley R. Asack
Absent: Maria T. Tavares, Susan J. Nicastro
During the meeting:
- Shirley R. Asack arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
640 Suspend rules: Appointments of the following ten candidates to the Brockton Fire…
Councilor Teixiera motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Teixiera motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Teixeira)
640 Appointments of the following ten candidates to the Brockton Fire Department: Ivan Alcla of 40 Willy Street, Brockton, MA to the rank of...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Nicastro, and Tavares absent..”
640 File for reconsideration: Appointments of the following ten candidates to the Brockton Fire Department: Ivan Alcla of 40 Willy Street, Brockton, MA to the rank of...
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)
641 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Police Officer Thomas E. Keating of 60 Driftwood Drive Bridgewater, MA 02324 as a Special Police Officer. Councilor...
Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor D’Agostino motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: D’Agostino)
641 Appointment of Police Officer Thomas E. Keating of 60 Driftwood Drive Bridgewater, MA 02324 as a Special Police Officer. Councilor...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Nicastro, and Tavares absent..”
641 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Police Officer Thomas E. Keating of 60 Driftwood Drive Bridgewater, MA 02324 as a Special Police Officer. Councilor...
Councilor D’Agostino 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 D’Agostino motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: D’Agostino)
Petitions
Petition requesting approval change of Ownership/ Control and Name Change for Licensee Representatives Robert Murphy-Owner/Principal and...
Councilor Thompson motioned to postponed to end of meeting and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to postponed to end of meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
Unfinished Business
538 Ordinance: An Ordinance Creating a Revolving Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Be it ordained by the...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Nicastro and Tavares absent..”
536 Ordinance: That the City Council adopt the following AMENDMENT to the Ordinance relative to the permitting and regulation of Food Truck...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Nicastro and Tavares absent..”
581 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 28 – Compensation Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton,...
Yes: Asack, D’Agostino, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Minichiello, Rodrigues, ThompsonNo: Teixeira
From the minutes
“(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”; nine members present and eight voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira in the negative. Councilors Nicastro and Tavares absent..”
581 File for reconsideration: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 28 – Compensation Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton,...
Councilor Rodrigues 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 Rodrigues motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Rodrigues)
636 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: $1,500,000 From: Overlay Surplus To: Law Department- Court Judgements (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Nicastro and Tavares absent..”
636 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 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)
637 Resolve: WHEREAS, The Brockton City Council granted licenses to individuals and corporations for the retail sales of marijuana, and,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Nicastro and Tavares absent..”
638 Resolve: BE IT RESOLVED, that Mary Waldron of the Downtown Brockton Business Association and Amanda Glennon, Chairwoman of the Brockton...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Nicastro and Tavares absent..”
585 Resolve: WHEREAS, The Massachusetts legislature enacted Chapter 59, section 5 (C) allowing for residential property tax exemptions for...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Nicastro and Tavares absent..”
Orders
660 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench for the D.W. Field Park. From: Ms. Alicia...
All cost associated for this Memorial Bench including installation will be incurred by Alicia Logan.) Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“All cost associated for this Memorial Bench including installation will be incurred by Alicia Logan.) Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
660 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench for the D.W. Field Park. From: Ms. Alicia...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Nicastro, and Tavares absent..”
660 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench for the D.W. Field Park. From: Ms. Alicia...
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)
662 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the total...
Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the total proposed approval of the unappropriated estimated receipts of $243,616.20 FROM: UNAPPROPRIATED ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $237,317.95 TO: FINANCE DEPARTMENT-FINANCE PURCHASE OF SERVICES $237,317.95 AND FROM: FY23 FUNDS $6,298.25 TO: PUBLIC PROPERTY-PURCHASE OF SERVICE $1,574.67 FINANCE-PURCHASE OF SERVICES $365.41 HUMAN RESOURCES-HR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $258.00 LAW-PURCHASE OF SERVICES $245.82 LAW-GOODS & SUPPLIES $600.00 LIBRARY-PURCHASE OF SERVICE $916.84 MAYOR’S OFFICE-GOODS AND SUPPLIES $1300.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT- GOODS AND SUPPLIES $300.00 BROCKTON PARKING AUTHORITY-OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $737.51 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)
662 Refer: Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council authorize the total...
Councilor Farwell motioned to Refer to Finance and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to Refer to Finance and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Resolves
664 Refer: Resolve: WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department is responsible for the timely, professional recruitment and screening of candidates for...
Referred to Finance Councilor Thompson motioned to Postponed item # 4 to the next City Council Meeting Monday November 28, 2022 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to Postponed item # 4 to the next City Council Meeting Monday November 28, 2022 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
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