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September 23, 2024
29 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 26 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., Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Shirley R. Asack
Absent: Maria T. Tavares, David C. Teixeira
During the meeting:
- Shirley R. Asack arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
468 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Mr. Michael Avilla, of 813 Court Street, Brockton, MA 02302, to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a five (5) year...
Councilor Nicastro motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
469 Appointment of Ms. Shiekeishia R. Jackson, of 91 Blue Hill Avenue, Apt #1, Milton, MA 02186, to serve as a Fire Alarm Operator for the...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
469 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Ms. Shiekeishia R. Jackson, of 91 Blue Hill Avenue, Apt #1, Milton, MA 02186, to serve as a Fire Alarm Operator for the...
Councilor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly second. 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 second. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
470 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Retired Brockton Police Officer Mr. Jeffrey Costello as a Special Police Officer to the Brockton Police Department. Mr....
Councilor Nicastro motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to move under suspension of rules and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
470 Appointment of Retired Brockton Police Officer Mr. Jeffrey Costello as a Special Police Officer to the Brockton Police Department. Mr....
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
470 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Retired Brockton Police Officer Mr. Jeffrey Costello as a Special Police Officer to the Brockton Police Department. Mr....
Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly second. 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 second. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Hearings
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to install one JO Pole on Westgate Drive....
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
Unfinished Business
387 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Forty-Eight Million Dollars ($48,000,000) for the purpose of paying...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING BY A HANDVOTE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt not present. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
387 File for reconsideration: Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Forty-Eight Million Dollars ($48,000,000) for the purpose of paying...
Councilor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly second. 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 second. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
397 Appointment of Ms. Elaine Gatewood, of 95 Rockland Drive, Brockton, MA, 02301, to serve as member of the Brockton Library Board of...
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 Derenoncourt not present. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
380 Ordered: A waiver of the City of Brockton’s residency requirement under Section 2-110 of the City Ordinances for Interim City Auditor...
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 Derenoncourt not present. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
455 Appointment of Ms. Irene Giannopoulos, of Arlington, MA, 02476 to the role of Auditor for the City of Brockton for a three (3) year...
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 Derenoncourt not present. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
438 Ordered: That the Brockton City Council, acting on behalf of the City of Brockton, approve the request of a Right of Easement for...
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 Derenoncourt not present. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
439 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $12,495.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL ON AGING $12,495.00 TO: COUNCIL ON AGING (FAVORABLE) $12,495.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
440 Ordered: Raise and Appropriate the sum of $250,000. TO: FINANCE – PURCHASE OF SERVICE (FAVORABLE)
From the minutes
“TO: FINANCE – PURCHASE OF SERVICE (FAVORABLE) $250,000 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
441 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 – BENEFITS $5,525.50 TO: CANARX (FAVORABLE) $5,525.50 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
442 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
From the minutes
“FROM: PARKING AUTHORITY – PURCHASE OF SERVICES $3,011.00 TO: ASSOCIATED ELEVATOR (FAVORABLE) $3,011.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
443 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $15,000. FROM: NEW...
From the minutes
“FROM: NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS $15,000 TO: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $15,000 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
444 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $668,038. FROM: THE...
From the minutes
“FROM: THE STATE 911 DEPARTMENT $668,038 TO: THE BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) $668,038 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
445 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $290,236.30. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: THE STATE 911 DEPARTMENT $290,236.30 TO: THE BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) $290,236.30 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
447 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $94,463.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $94,463 TO: THE BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT $94,463 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
448 Ordered: Raise and Appropriate the sum of $6,000,000. TO: CITY OF BROCKTON STABILIZATION FUND (FAVORABLE)
From the minutes
“TO: CITY OF BROCKTON STABILIZATION FUND (FAVORABLE) $6,000,000 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
451 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite representatives from Wildlands Trust and Old Colony Planning Council to...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
464 Resolve: WHEREAS, The city council will consider zoning changes for the area known as the Brockton Fairgrounds, and, WHEREAS, This area...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
465 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite City Solicitor Megan Bridges to appear before the Finance Committee to...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
Late File
494 Accept late file: Resolution: WHEREAS, There are specific issues impacting upon the…
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)
494 Accept late file: Resolve: WHEREAS, There are specific issues impacting upon the safety and welfare of the residents of the city which require appropriate...
Referred to Finance 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)
495 Ordered: That the City Council President be authorized to and requested to sign a Letter of Support on behalf of the Brockton City...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Tavares and Teixeira absent..”
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