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March 10, 2025
21 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 30 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
Hearings
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install 1 SO pole on…
President Thompson opened the Hearing
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Minichiello absent..”
Unfinished Business
825 Appointment of Dr. Eliza J. Wilson of 126 Edson Street, Brockton, MA 02302 to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term,...
The motion to Postpone for two weeks
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“The motion to Postpone for two weeks carried by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
826 Appointment of Patrick Hill of 39 Patterson Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301 to the position of Commissioner of Public Works for the City of...
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..”
827 Appointment of Sandra A. Knight of 153 Boylston Street, Brockton, MA 02301 to the position of Human Resources Director for the City of...
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..”
827 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Sandra A. Knight of 153 Boylston Street, Brockton, MA 02301 to the position of Human Resources Director for the City of...
Councilor Lally motioned to take items #26 & #27 collectively and file for reconsideration with the wish that it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration Fails
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From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to take items #26 & #27 collectively and file for reconsideration with the wish that it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration Fails by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
781 File for reconsideration: Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, that the City Council authorizes the collector, treasurer or...
At the February 24 City Council Meeting Councilor Lally motioned reconsideration and postponement to next City Council meeting taken collectively
From the minutes
“At the February 24 City Council Meeting Councilor Lally motioned reconsideration and postponement to next City Council meeting taken collectively by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..” (Motion: Lally)
781 Ordered: In accordance with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, that the City Council authorizes the collector, treasurer or...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Amendment carries by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
The minutes give only the count. Named in the negative: Derenoncourt.
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and eight voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt in the negative. Councilor Asack not present. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
814 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $49,986.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $49,986.00 TO: BROCKTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) $49,986.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
820 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $775,475.14. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $775,475.14 TO: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) $775,475.14 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
815 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: $1,098,593.00 FROM: CERTIFIED FREE CASH $1,098,593.00 TO: OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND (FAVORABLE) $1,098,593.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
816 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: $8,106,226.00 FROM: CERTIFIED FREE CASH $8,106,226.00 TO: CHAPTER 324 SUPPLEMENTAL RESERVE (FAVORABLE) $8,106,226.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
817 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: $50,000.00 FROM: AUDITOR – FULL TIME SALARIES $50,000.00 TO: AUDITOR - POSTAGE (FAVORABLE) $50,000.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
818 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..”
819 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..”
821 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Troy Clarkson, Chief Financial Officer, Mayor Robert Sullivan, and Irene...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
783 Resolve: To invite Ward 2 City Councilor Maria Tavares, as she is also an appointed Special Representative of the International...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
784 Resolve: Be it resolve by the Brockton City Council to invite Brenda Perez, Chief of Police, or her designee, to appear before the...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
Orders
863 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,300.00. FROM: THE...
FROM: THE MED- PROJECT $1,300.00 TO: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT $1,300.00 Councilor Farwell motioned to take items # 40 & #41 collectively suspend the rules and act on it this evening and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“FROM: THE MED- PROJECT $1,300.00 TO: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT $1,300.00 Councilor Farwell motioned to take items # 40 & #41 collectively suspend the rules and act on it this evening and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
863 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,300.00. FROM: THE...
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 Files
869 Accept late file: Resolution: A RESOLUTION WELCOMING CAPE VERDEAN VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF…
Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly second.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to accept a late file and was properly second. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Asack)
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