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March 13, 2023
32 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 26 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, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Rita Mendes, David C. Teixeira, Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Moises Rodrigues
Absent: Shirley R. Asack
During the meeting:
- Thomas J. Minichiello Jr. arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
- Moises Rodrigues arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Motion on item 2 under suspension of rules
Councilor D’Agostino motioned to take item #2 and move under suspension of rules; the motion was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor D’Agostino motioned to take item #2 and move under suspension of rules; the motion was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: D’Agostino)
839 Appointments of the following: Cedric M. Carter of 125 Stephen Drive, Brockton, MA to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Councilor Mendes motioned to take #43 out of order and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mendes motioned to take #43 out of order and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Mendes)
824 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 take by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
824 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 Mendes 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 Mendes motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Mendes)
Hearings
Petition of Javad Mammador, of Greenlining Management, 85 Dimmock St., Quincy, MA 02169, for a license to Solicit and Canvass. Stan...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Asack absent..”
Petition of Caleb Ormont, of Greenlining Management, 176 Manthorne Rd., West Roxbury, MA 02132, for a license to Solicit and Canvass....
Councilor Thompson motioned to move on with the hearing and was probably seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to move on with the hearing and was probably seconded. The motion carried by hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Asack absent..”
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d//b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. proposing to install one JO pole on Christy...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack absent..”
Unfinished Business
635 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III, Section 2-146 – Compensation – School Committee members elected by Ward is hereby amended...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE.) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
734 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 2-91, entitled “Committees generally” by creating a City Council subcommittee for...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Ordained as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
734 File for reconsideration: Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 2-91, entitled “Committees generally” by creating a City Council subcommittee for...
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)
685 Ordinance: That the City Council adopt the following Amendment to Chapter 2 of the Revised Ordinances, Article IV, Section 2-261...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE.) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
684 Ordinance: That the City Council adopt the following Amendment to Chapter 2 of the Revised Ordinances, Article IV, Section 2-260 “Senior...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE.) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
723 Ordinance: That the City Council adopt the following Amendment to Chapter 3 “Animals and Fowl” of the Revised Ordinances of the City of...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE.) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
735 Ordinance: That the City Council adopt the following Ordinance relative to Recreational Vehicles in the City of Brockton. (FAVORABLE AS...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD AS AMENDED READING BY A HAND VOTE.) Ordained as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
794 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III, Division 2, Section 2-127 – Pay Plan inserting “Conservation Commission Chair,...
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”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
582 Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out of Newbury Street,...
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 absent..”
795 Appointment of Martha Crowell of 221 Oak St., Apt. 102, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Planning Board for a five-year term, ending February...
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“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
791 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 Asack absent..”
790 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is 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 absent..”
788 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 $416,389 From: DPW-Water-Desal-Variable Cost $416,389 To: DPW-Water-Purchases of Services $416,389 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
786 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 Asack absent..”
789 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 $200,000 From: DPW-Highway-Snow Removal $200,000 To: Public Property – Stadium Purchases of Services $200,000 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
787 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
“From: Law-Court Judgements $50,000 Law-Personal Services Other than Over-time $20,000 To: Law-Purchases of Services $70,000 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
820 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $2,877.00. From:...
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 absent..”
819 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $10,481.00. From:...
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 absent..”
823 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $159, 992.18. From:...
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“(In order to replace the aging mobile radios currently deployed in the apparatus from the Federal Emergency Agency) (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
831 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the Earmark in the amount of $100,000. From: Massachusetts...
From the minutes
“There is no match required.) (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack absent..”
Councilor Farwell motioned to take # 46-50 collectively and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take # 46-50 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
836 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Mayor Robert Sullivan and Patrick Hill, Commission of Public Works, to...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) #46-50 Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Asack absent..”
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