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December 26, 2023
15 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 16 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Maria T. Tavares, Mark D’Agostino, Susan J. Nicastro, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Rita Mendes, David C. Teixeira
Absent: Jeffrey A. Thompson
Every vote, in order
Appointments
1382 Suspend rules: Confirm appointment of the following as Firefighters to the City of…
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)
1382 Appointment of the following as Firefighters to the City of Brockton Fire Department: Andrew J. Merriam of 7 Gary Road, Brockton, MA...
Names of members present come from the attendance line and recorded arrivals/departures; the vote itself gives only the count.
From the minutes
“Dixon of 41 Mara Circle, Stoughton, MA 02072 Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
1382 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of the following as Firefighters to the City of Brockton Fire Department: Andrew J. Merriam of 7 Gary Road, Brockton, MA...
Brief recess Back in session Councilor Lally motioned to move under Suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Brief recess Back in session Councilor Lally motioned to move under Suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
1383 Appointment of Harriet Beasley of 9 Roger Road, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year term ending in...
Names of members present come from the attendance line and recorded arrivals/departures; the vote itself gives only the count.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
1383 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Harriet Beasley of 9 Roger Road, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year term ending in...
Councilor Lally motioned to take items 2 & 3 and 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 take items 2 & 3 and file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Hearings
Petition of National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to install one JO Pole on Oak Street. Beginning at a point approximately 190 feet...
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Petition of National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to install one JO Pole on Wilmington Street. Beginning at a point approximately...
Councilor Asack commented and motioned to postpone this item to the end of the meeting and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack commented and motioned to postpone this item to the end of the meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
Petitions
Petition of Green World, LLC dba Green Heart requesting approval for a Structural Change on a retail marijuana license located at 897...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Unfinished Business
1372 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $267,600.00. From:...
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 Asack not present. Councilor Thompson absent..”
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #22 & #23 collectively and waive the reading and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #22 & #23 collectively and waive the reading and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
1375 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the appropriation of $363,581.23, for purposes of funding the Brockton City Hall...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’: nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack not present. Councilor Thompson absent..”
Orders
Take items 24,25 together under suspension of rules
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #24,25, and 26 collectively and to move under Suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #24,25, and 26 collectively and to move under Suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
1400 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $307,454.00. From:...
From the minutes
“From: The Executive Office of Elder Affairs To: City of Brockton Council on Aging Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Thompson absent..”
Petition of National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to install one JO Pole on Wilmington Street. Beginning at a point approximately...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Late File
1401 Accept late file: Acceptance of the Minutes of the December 20, 2023 Special City…
Councilor Lally motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
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