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June 24, 2024
62 recorded votes, 31 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 39 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Philip E. Griffin, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Shirley R. Asack, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shirley R. Asack arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Hearings
Petition of David Lynch/dba Lynch’s Towing Repair & Sales of 30 Quincy St., Brockton, MA 02301, for the Motor Vehicle Repair License...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Hoppy’s Repair Auto Body Truck & Collision Center, Inc. of 30 Quincy St., Brockton, MA 02301, for the Motor Vehicle Repair...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Jay Auto Repair LLC (James Aighewi) of 30 Goldfinch Drive, Brockton, MA 02301, for the Motor Vehicle Repair License...
Mr. Thompson motion to add stipulations to license that states hours of operation Monday -Friday 8AM- 5PM, Saturday 8AM-1PM and Sundays and Holidays closed and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Mr. Thompson motion to add stipulations to license that states hours of operation Monday -Friday 8AM- 5PM, Saturday 8AM-1PM and Sundays and Holidays closed and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted with stipulations by a hand vote..”
Petition of City Auto Center Fernando Souza of 3 Avion St. #2 Boston, MA 02125, for the Motor Vehicle Repair License Mechanical Transfer...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of SJM Sons Autobody INC., Hassan Shoaib-Member of 194 Rumford Avenue, #4, Mansfield, MA 02048, for the Motor Vehicle Repair...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Sonya Corbett of 661 W. Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02301, for a Hawkers and Peddlers License located at 661 W. Chestnut St.,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Unfinished Business
71 Ordinance: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton to adopt a new section to Chapter 12, Section VII “Public Park...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING AS AMENDED BY A HANDVOTE) Ordained as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
117 Ordinance: An Ordinance amending Article IV-Division 2 “City Auditor” to create a new position for Assistant City Auditor for School...
Yes: Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, Rodrigues, TavaresNo: Asack, Derenoncourt, Teixeira, Thompson
From the minutes
“Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and seven voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Derenoncourt, Teixeira, and Thompson in the negative vote..”
117 File for reconsideration: Ordinance: An Ordinance amending Article IV-Division 2 “City Auditor” to create a new position for Assistant City Auditor for School...
Councilor Farwell 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 Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote.” (Motion: Farwell)
118 Ordinance: An Ordinance amending Article IV – Division 4 “Chief Financial Officer” to create a new position for Assistant Chief...
Yes: Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Asack, Derenoncourt, Minichiello, Tavares, Teixeira, Thompson
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HANDVOTE) Failed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and five voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Derenoncourt, Minichiello, Tavares, Teixeira, and Thompson in the negative vote..”
119 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Article III, Division 2, Section 2-127 – Pay Plan Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of...
(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING AS AMENDED BY A HANDVOTE) Councilor Farwell motioned an amendment to remove F-1(S) Assistant Chief Financial officer for School Finance/Procurement and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING AS AMENDED BY A HANDVOTE) Councilor Farwell motioned an amendment to remove F-1(S) Assistant Chief Financial officer for School Finance/Procurement and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Yes: Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, RodriguesNo: Asack, Derenoncourt, Tavares, Teixeira, Thompson
From the minutes
“Ordained as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays’; eleven members present and six voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Derenoncourt, Tavares, Teixeira, and Thompson in the negative vote..”
Ordinances
Article II, Section 13-4 is hereby amended by inserting the following section “A.” Notwithstanding the provisions of General Laws,...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING AS AMENDED BY A HANDVOTE) Ordained as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present all voting in the affirmative..”
194 Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 SECTION 8-9 OF THE REVISED ORDIANCES OF THE CITY OF BROCKTON The following language “the fee...
Yes: Asack, Farwell, Lally, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Tavares, Teixeira, ThompsonNo: Derenoncourt, Griffin, Minichiello
From the minutes
“Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and eight voting in the affirmative. Councilors Derenoncourt, Griffin, and Minichiello in the negative vote..”
116 Ordinance: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton to adopt a new Ordinance of the City of Brockton as follows: Any...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed to a third reading as amended by a hand vote..”
260 Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 SECTION 11-144 OF THE REVISED ORDIANCES OF THE CITY OF BROCKTON Be it ordained by the City...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“An establishment which has as its principal business activity amusement or entertainment shall be allowed up to two hundred (200) automatic amusement devices.” (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Passed to a third reading as amended by a hand vote..”
262 Reappointment of Ms. Kelly M. Hanlon, of 96 Westfield Drive, Brockton, MA, 02301, to the Brockton Beautification Committee for a one (1)...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Confirmed as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
263 Reappointment of Ms. Linda Pietrantonio, of 55 John Berman Drive, Brockton, MA, 02302, to the Brockton Beautification Committee for a...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Confirmed as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
264 Reappointment of Ms. Margaret “Peg” Kearney, of 200 Country Club Lane, Brockton, MA, 02301, to the Brockton Beautification Committee for...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Confirmed as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
265 Reappointment of Ms. Shareefah K. Mapp, of 45 Hillberg Avenue, Brockton, MA, 02301, to the Brockton Beautification Committee for a one...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
286 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance of a gift from Suffolk Construction of 250-foot sections of scrim with a value...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
287 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Appropriation of: $900,000 FROM: WATER REVENUES – RAISE AND APPROPRIATE $900,000 TO: DPW WATER – CAPITAL (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) $900,000 Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
288 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”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
289 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $400,000 FROM: REFUSE RETAINED EARNINGS $400,000 TO: DPW REFUSE – PURCHASE OF SERVICE (FAVORABLE) $400,000 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
282 Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
282 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property...
Councilor Nicastro 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 Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
282 Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property...
Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #60, 61, and 62 collectively after the reading of each item and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to take items #60, 61, and 62 collectively after the reading of each item and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
285 Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) #60, 61 and 62 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
285 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property...
Councilor Nicastro 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 Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
290 Ordered: Receipt of the Proposed Fiscal year 2025 Budget Appropriations.
Councilor Lally motioned to move item #63 to the end of the agenda and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to move item #63 to the end of the agenda and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Orders
328 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of Brockton require the laying out and acceptance of...
Referred to Planning and Finance Councilor motioned to move under suspension of the rules on items #65-76 these items need to be voted on tonight to balance out the Fiscal year and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor motioned to move under suspension of the rules on items #65-76 these items need to be voted on tonight to balance out the Fiscal year and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
329 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”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
330 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: 1,000 FROM: ELECTIONS- PURCHASE OF SERVICES $1,000 TO: ELECTIONS- OVERTIME $1,000 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
331 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $35,000 FROM: DPW- HIGHWAY- PURCHASE OF SERVICE $35,000 TO: DPW ENGINEERING - PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OT $35,000 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
332 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
From the minutes
“Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of $42.18 FROM: ELECTIONS - PURCHASE OF SERVICE $42.18 TO: W.B MASON $42.18 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
333 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”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
334 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”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
335 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $10,196.06 from the...
From the minutes
“FROM: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY $13,292.20 TO: THE FIRE DEPARTMENT $13,292.20 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
336 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 Tavares not present..”
337 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”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
338 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows:...
The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and ten voting in the affirmative. Councilor Griffin in the Negative..”
339 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $13,000 FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES – HR BENEFITS $13,000 TO: WEIGHTS AND MEASURES- PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OT $13,000 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
340 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”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
340 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 Farwell motioned reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail on items #65-76 collectively and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail on items #65-76 collectively and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
340 Accept late file: 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 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)
340 Suspend rules to act tonight: 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 Farwell motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of the rules and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Order
344 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $20,000 FROM: PUBLIC PROPERTY- OVERTIME $20,000 TO: BOARD OF HEALTH – OVERTIME $20,000 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
344 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 Farwell motioned 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 Farwell motioned reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Resolves
290 Ordered: Receipt of the Proposed Fiscal year 2025 Budget Appropriations. Amendment #1
Amendment #1 Councilor Lally motioned to reduce school non-net school spending account by $7,000,000 the appropriation in that account is reduced from $18,000,000 to $11,000,000 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Amendment #1 Councilor Lally motioned to reduce school non-net school spending account by $7,000,000 the appropriation in that account is reduced from $18,000,000 to $11,000,000 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Amendment #2 Councilor Minichiello motioned to reduce Finance Department purchase of services account by $600,000 the appropriation in that account is reduced from $810,060 to $210,060 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Amendment #2 Councilor Minichiello motioned to reduce Finance Department purchase of services account by $600,000 the appropriation in that account is reduced from $810,060 to $210,060 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Minichiello)
Amendment #3 Councilor Derenoncourt motioned to reduce Mayor’s Department personal services – non-overtime account by $300,000 the appropriation in that account is reduced from $957,542 to $657,542 and was properly seconded.
The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Amendment #3 Councilor Derenoncourt motioned to reduce Mayor’s Department personal services – non-overtime account by $300,000 the appropriation in that account is reduced from $957,542 to $657,542 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and eight voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Derenoncourt)
Councillors Farwell, Nicastro, and Rodrigues voting in the negative Amendment #4 Councilor Teixeira motioned to reduce Water Department personal services – non-overtime account by $50,000 the appropriation in that account is reduced from $2,866,879 to $2,816,879 and was properly seconded.
Yes: Derenoncourt, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Tavares, TeixeiraNo: Asack, Farwell, Griffin, Thompson
From the minutes
“The motion carried by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and seven voting in the affirmative. Councillors Asack, Farwell, Griffin, and Thompson voting in the negative..” (Motion: Teixeira)
From the minutes
“Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative Order #2 Ordered: Move that $242,193 be appropriated for the Stormwater enterprise fund that $25,000 be included in appropriations to the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Stormwater enterprise fund for funding and that $267,193 be raised as follows: Total $300,000..”
Adopted
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative Order #3 Ordered: Moved that $21,816,360 be appropriated for the Water enterprise fund that $2,000,000 be included in appropriations to the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Water enterprise fund for funding and that $23,816,360 be raised as follows: Total $23,766,360..”
Adopted
From the minutes
“Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative Order #4 Ordered: Moved that $21,883,221 be appropriated for the Sewer enterprise fund that $1,500,000 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Sewer enterprise fund for funding and that $23,383,221 be raised as follows: Total $23,383,221..”
Adopted as amended
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative Order #5 Ordered: Moved that $10,430,875 be appropriated for the Refuse enterprise fund that $1,000,000 be included in appropriations to the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Refuse enterprise fund for funding and that $10,430,875 be raised as follows: Total $10,430,875..”
Adopted
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative Order #6 Ordered: Moved that $2,396,175 be appropriated for the Parks and Recreation enterprise fund that $400,000 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Parks and Recreation enterprise fund for funding and that $2,796,175 be raised as follows: Total $2,769,175..”
Adopted
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative Order #7 Ordered: Moved that $1,120,091 be appropriated for the Parking Authority enterprise fund that $500,000 be included in appropriations from the general fund for indirect costs and be allocated to the Parking Authority enterprise fund for funding and that $1,620,091 be raised as follows: Total $1,620,091..”
Adopted
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative Councilor Minichiello stepped out..”
Yes: Asack, Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Tavares, Teixeira, ThompsonNo: Derenoncourt
From the minutes
“Adopted, as amended, by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present nine voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt in the negative. Councilor Minichiello not present..”
290 File for reconsideration: Ordered: Receipt of the Proposed Fiscal year 2025 Budget Appropriations. Amendment #1
Councilor Farwell motioned 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 Farwell motioned for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
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