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October 10, 2023
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 41 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Mark D’Agostino, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack
Absent: Maria T. Tavares, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Rita Mendes, David C. Teixeira
Every vote, in order
Unfinished Business
1196 Appointment of Police Officer Joseph Cummings of 14 Cassidy Place Bridgewater, MA 02324 as a Special Police Officer. (FAVORABLE)...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1069 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III, Division 2, Section 2-127 – Pay Plan to establish pay plan provisions for the positions of...
Yes: Asack, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, ThompsonNo: D’Agostino
From the minutes
“(UNFAVORABLE) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; six members present and five voting in the affirmative. Councilor D’Agostino voting in the negative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1192 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”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1215 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1214 Ordered: That the City Council dedicate the City owned land more commonly known as 0 Petronelli Way, Brockton, Massachusetts, being...
(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Councilor Thompson motioned to Postpone to next City Council Meeting and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Councilor Thompson motioned to Postpone to next City Council Meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
1216 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1217 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,496,630. From: U.S...
From the minutes
“From: U.S Department of Transportation – Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant To: The City of Brockton (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1218 Ordered: That the City Council accept the Draft ADA Transition Plan and undergo a 30-day public comment period. Comment period to start...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1221 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”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1187 Resolve: That the City Council request all members of the Brockton School Committee appear at a meeting of the council for the purpose...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
Orders
1258 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $73.00. From: Stop & Shop To:...
Councilor Lally motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
1258 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $73.00. From: Stop & Shop To:...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; six members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Mendes, Rodrigues, Tavares, and Teixeira absent..”
1258 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $73.00. From: Stop & Shop To:...
Councilor Lally 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 Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
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