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April 22, 2024
7 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 21 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, Thomas J. Minichiello Jr.
Absent: Maria T. Tavares
During the meeting:
- Thomas J. Minichiello Jr. arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
179 Suspend rules: Promotions of the following officers: Rank of Sergeant: Officer Jason…
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 hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
179 Promotions of the following officers: Rank of Sergeant: Officer Jason Ford Officer Lucas Pedro Officer Richard Colon Officer Mark...
Promotions of the following officers: Rank of Sergeant: Officer Jason Ford Officer Lucas Pedro Officer Richard Colon Officer Mark Duhamel Officer Nichole Anderson Rank of Lieutenant: Sergeant Matthew Graham Sergeant William Carpenter Sergeant William Stafford Confirmed
From the minutes
“Promotions of the following officers: Rank of Sergeant: Officer Jason Ford Officer Lucas Pedro Officer Richard Colon Officer Mark Duhamel Officer Nichole Anderson Rank of Lieutenant: Sergeant Matthew Graham Sergeant William Carpenter Sergeant William Stafford Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
179 File for reconsideration: Promotions of the following officers: Rank of Sergeant: Officer Jason Ford Officer Lucas Pedro Officer Richard Colon Officer Mark...
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)
Unfinished Business
72 Ordinance: An Ordinance Creating a Revolving Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for the...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HAND VOTE) Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
169 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 Tavares absent..”
169 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
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)
Late Files
198 Accept late file: Resolution: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite…
Councilor Nicastro motioned to accept a late file and was properly second.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to accept a late file and was properly second. The motion carried by hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
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