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October 23, 2023
19 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 23 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Rita Mendes, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: Mark D’Agostino
During the meeting:
- Rita Mendes arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Hearings
Petition of David Lynch, DBA Campello Salvage, of 30 Quincy Street, Brockton, MA 02302 for a Junk Collector’s License located at 163...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes, and Tavares, absent..”
Unfinished Business
1214 Ordered: That the City Council dedicate the City owned land more commonly known as 0 Petronelli Way, Brockton, Massachusetts, being...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (IN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 10,2023 POSTPONED TO NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING) Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes, and Tavares absent..”
1195 Appointment of Jack D. Colombo of 22 Hazard Street, Brockton, MA 02301 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”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes, and Tavares absent..”
1224 Appointment of Scott Uhlman of PO Box 4010 Brockton, MA 02303 to the License Commission as a Commissioner for a three (3) year term,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors D’Agostino, Mendes, and Tavares absent..”
1253 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $648,038.00. 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 D’Agostino absent..”
1254 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $304,766.48. This...
From the minutes
“From: The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security To: The Police Department (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1261 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $6,500. From: The...
From the minutes
“From: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Sex Offender Registry Board To: The Police Department (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1260 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes and approves the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City, Brockton Industrial...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1260 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes and approves the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City, Brockton Industrial...
Councilor Nicastro 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 Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
1256 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”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1257 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”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
Councilor Farwell motioned to summarize the reading of item #40 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to summarize the reading of item #40 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
1259 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the appropriation of $207,570.68 for purposes of funding the Brockton City Employees Union’s...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1078 Resolve: WHEREAS, school, and, WHEREAS,
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1264 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite to Jazmine Bradsher, Director of Social Services, and designees of...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
1181 Resolve: WHEREAS, there are continuing efforts to improve the business development opportunities in the city, and, WHEREAS, in many...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor D’Agostino absent..”
Late Files
1288 Accept late file: Resolution: WHEREAS, The updated property valuations for real…
Councilor Farwell motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
1288 Accept late file: RESOLVE: WHEREAS, The updated property valuations for real property in the city have been certified and also published on the city’s...
Referred to Finance Councilor Farwell motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
1287 Accept late file: RESOLVE: WHEREAS, A Community Needs Assessment was conducted by the UMASS Boston - Gerontology Institute focusing on the City of...
Referred to Finance Councilor Thompson motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
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