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July 24, 2023
15 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 60 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, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Rita Mendes
Absent: Mark D’Agostino
During the meeting:
- Rita Mendes arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
1081 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of William Forte of 1 Hamilton Way, Holbrook, MA 02343 to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Buildings for the City of...
Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
1081 Appointment of William Forte of 1 Hamilton Way, Holbrook, MA 02343 to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Buildings for the City of...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
1081 File for reconsideration: Appointment of William Forte of 1 Hamilton Way, Holbrook, MA 02343 to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Buildings for the City 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. Councilor D’Agostino absent..” (Motion: Farwell)
Hearings
Take items 11–13 together
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #11-13 Collectively and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #11-13 Collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Petition of Autumn Taber, of Mass Save Program, 344 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, RI 02895, for a license to Solicit and Canvass. (POSTPONED...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Rodrigues not present. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
Petition of Clifford Myrtil, of 1058 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124, for a Garage License transfer located at 62-64 Elliot Street,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
Petition of Clifford Myrtil (DBA Myrtil Repair & Body) of 1058 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124 for a Motor Vehicle Repair Mechanical...
Councilor Lally motioned to amend stipulations hours of operation to 7:30AM-6PM Monday-Saturday and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to amend stipulations hours of operation to 7:30AM-6PM Monday-Saturday and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted with amended stipulation hours of operation by a hand vote. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
Unfinished Business
1037 Appointment of Jackie Joseph of 147 Centre Street Apt. 608, Brockton MA to the City of Brockton Cultural Council as a member for a three...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Mendes not present. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1038 Appointment of Lily Green of 142 Woodard Avenue, Brockton MA to the City of Brockton Conservation Commission as a commissioner for a...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Mendes not present. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1073 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred 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”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Mendes not present. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1077 Ordered: That the Council authorize an appropriation of $106,917 to Mayor Personal Services to support the addition of two positions to...
Yes: Asack, Farwell, Lally, Mendes, Minichiello, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Tavares, TeixeiraNo: Thompson
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and nine members voting in the affirmataive. Councilor Thompson voting in the negative. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
Orders
1128 Refer: WHEREAS, the City of Brockton, a municipality organized and incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts, with a usual place of business...
Referred to Finance Councilor Farwell motioned to tabled item #61 and was properly seconded.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to tabled item #61 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilor D’Agostino absent..” (Motion: Farwell)
1135 Refer: Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows:...
FROM: THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA): $557,446.69 TO: THE BROCKTON FIRE DEPARTMENT – FY22 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT $ 557,446.69 Referred to Finance Councilor Farwell motioned the waiving of the reading of item #68 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned the waiving of the reading of item #68 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilor D’Agostino absent..” (Motion: Farwell)
Late Files
1139 Accept late file: From the DPW Commissioner that the City Council authorize the…
Councilor Teixeira motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Teixeira motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Teixeira)
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