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February 12, 2024
19 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 36 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Maria T. Tavares, Philip E. Griffin, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Moises Rodrigues, David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt
Absent: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Shirley R. Asack, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
46 Suspend rules: Confirm promotion of Firefighter Christian D. Bugbee to the rank 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)
46 Promotion of Firefighter Christian D. Bugbee, of 17 Conant Drive, Brockton, MA 02301, to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton...
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’: eight 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.
46 File for reconsideration: Promotion of Firefighter Christian D. Bugbee, of 17 Conant Drive, Brockton, MA 02301, to the rank of Fire Lieutenant in the Brockton...
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)
Hearings
Petition of National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to install one SO Pole on Main Street. Beginning at a point approximately 83 feet...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Oscar Mendoza of 10 Wyers Court, Lynn, MA 01904 for a Garage License Transfer located at 71 Plain Street, Brockton, MA...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
Unfinished Business
11 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $1000.00 From: Mount Sinai...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $1000.00 From: Mount Sinai Corporation DBA K-Beauty and Hair To: The Brockton Police Department (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’: eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
13 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’: eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
16 Appointment of Paul Beckner, of 92 Quincy Street, Brockton, MA 02302 to the Council on Aging as a member 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. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
17 Appointment of Gerald D. Koelsch, of 35 Taft Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Council on Aging as a member 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. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
18 Appointment of Anne McCormack, of 25 Mayotte Circle, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Council on Aging as a member 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. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
41 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’: eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
37 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’: eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
39 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
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’: eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
40 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
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’: eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
42 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Mayor Robert Sullivan, CHA Consulting, Inc. (City’s consultant), Kaestle...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
43 Resolve: WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allows for critical capital projects to be completed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
44 Resolve: WHEREAS, The safety and security of city residents is a moral and legal imperative; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The police...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Asack, Farwell, and Minichiello absent..”
Late Files
82 Accept late file: Resolution: Be it resolved, to have City Solicitor Megan Bridges or…
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)
82 Accept late file: Resolve: Be it resolved, to have City Solicitor Megan Bridges or her designee appear before the Finance Committee of the Brockton City...
Referred to Finance 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)
From the official minutes kept by the Brockton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Brockton City Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Public Documents library. We check every roll-call count against the councilors named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Brockton City Council page (brockton.gov). Former councilors show initials.
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