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March 11, 2024
19 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 29 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Philip E. Griffin, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr.
During the meeting:
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Unfinished Business
47 Re-appointment of Ms. Carole Delorey of 19 North Bassett Road, Brockton, MA 02301, to the Council on Aging as a member for a three (3)...
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 Minichiello and Tavares absent..”
48 Re-appointment of Mr. Clayton Reichenberg of 115 Darren Drive, Brockton, MA 02301, to the Council on Aging as a member for a three (3)...
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 Minichiello and Tavares absent..”
49 Appointment of Anne Callahan, of 22 Circle Drive, Brockton, MA 02301, to serve on the Beautification Committee for a one (1) year term...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’: ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
74 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’: ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
75 ORDERED: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
From the minutes
“FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE $21,106.00 TO: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS $21,106.00 DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’: ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
76 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’: ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
77 ORDERED: That pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 14 and the City of Brockton’s Ordinance 2157, the City of Brockton hereby accepts the Lease...
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 Minichiello absent..”
78 Resolve: To invite Mr. Thomas Thibeault, executive director, and Atty Thomas Plouffe, Division Director of Housing Administration, of...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a Hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
79 Resolve: WHEREAS, In 2023, the city created an Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to bring greater attention to, and enforcement of,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a Hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
97 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $76,181.00. The funds...
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 Minichiello absent..”
98 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’: ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
99 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’: ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
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 Minichiello absent..”
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 Minichiello absent..”
14 Resolve: WHEREAS, The city council has responsibility for approving annual appropriations for the operation of city departments as...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a Hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
82 RESOLVE: Be it resolved, to have City Solicitor Megan Bridges or her designee appear before the Finance Committee of the Brockton City...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a Hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
Ordinances
4 Refer: The Board or Commission shall direct that all independent reviewers be required to consult with the Applicant and the Applicant’s...
Referred to Ordinance Councilor Farwell motioned to have Legislative Council summarize the reading of items #32 & #33 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to have Legislative Council summarize the reading of items #32 & #33 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Late Files
132 Accept late file: Resolution: WHEREAS, on March 8, 2024, Brockton Public Schools…
Councilor Nicastro motioned to accept a Late File and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to accept a Late File and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
132 Accept late file: Resolve: WHEREAS, on March 8, 2024, Brockton Public Schools (“BPS”)released to the public the findings of a third party audit of the...
“We owe it to the Brockton community to do better, and we are steadfast in our commitment to work with our city and state partners to ensure that our budget and spending processes are rebuilt from the ground up in a way that’s sustainable and – most importantly – keeps us moving toward our goal of providing Brockton’s students with the best possible education.” Referred to Finance Councilor Griffin Motioned to accept a Late File and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Griffin Motioned to accept a Late File and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
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