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May 13, 2024
20 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 60 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, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt
Absent: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr.
Every vote, in order
Hearings
Petition of Francis Fistori of 11 Gilberts Way, Norton, MA 02766, for a Garage License located at 528 N. Montello Street, Brockton, MA...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Zailah Inc. DBA Mario’s Car Care/Marwan Elzailah of 35 Crocker Ave., Brockton, MA 02302, for the Motor Vehicle Repair...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted with stipulations by a hand vote..”
Unfinished Business
152 Appointment of Mr. Nicholas Palantzas, of 80 Weston Street, Brockton, MA 02301, to serve as a member of the Brockton Parking Authority...
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..”
180 Reappointment of Mr. Miles Jackson, of 25 Stearns Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302, to the War Memorial Building Board of Trustees for a three...
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..”
181 Reappointment of Mr. Ryan Burke, of 81 Rockford Street, Brockton, MA 02301, to the War Memorial Building Board of Trustees for a three...
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..”
168 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..”
170 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..”
171 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
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
196 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..”
197 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..”
121 Ordered: WHEREAS, Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990 was specifically enacted by the Legislature relative to the finances of the City 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 Minichiello absent..”
172 Resolve: To invite Ms. Jazmine Bradsher, MSW, with any designees she may choose to accompany her, to appear at a meeting of the Finance...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
81 Resolve: WHEREAS, There have been news media accounts of upcoming initiatives to provide restrooms and other services to unhoused...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
198 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Matthew Stanton, Chairperson of the Brockton Beautification Committee or...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
173 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Troy Clarkson, Chief Financial Officer of the City of Brockton, to appear...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
80 Resolve: WHEREAS, Clean streets and sidewalks enhance the appearance of business and neighborhood areas, and, WHEREAS, The Department of...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
Orders
253 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $161.00 From: The Stop and Shop...
Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $161.00 From: The Stop and Shop Community Bag Program To: The Veterans’ Services Department Councilor Thompson motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $161.00 From: The Stop and Shop Community Bag Program To: The Veterans’ Services Department Councilor Thompson motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
253 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $161.00 From: The Stop and Shop...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
Late File
260 Accept late file: Ordinance: CHAPTER 11 SECTION 11-144 OF THE REVISED ORDIANCES OF THE…
Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Asack)
260 Accept late file: ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 SECTION 11-144 OF THE REVISED ORDIANCES OF THE CITY OF BROCKTON Be it ordained by the City...
Referred to Ordinance 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)
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