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April 28, 2025
14 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 21 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, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Shirley R. Asack, John F. Lally, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shirley R. Asack arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
- John F. Lally 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
Appointments
924 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Candidate Donte Anderson to the Brockton Fire Department.
Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of the rules and act on it this evening 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 act on it this evening and was properly seconded the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
924 Appointment of Candidate Donte Anderson to the Brockton Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack, Lally, and Tavares absent..”
Hearings
Petition of David Lynch /DBA Campello Autobody and Repair for a Motor Vehicle…
Petition of David Lynch /DBA Campello Autobody and Repair, of 30 Quincy Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for a Motor Vehicle Mechanical Repair License Transfer located at 1114 Montello Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of David Lynch /DBA Campello Autobody and Repair, of 30 Quincy Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for a Motor Vehicle Auto Repair Body...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to install 1 JO pole on 750 Pleasant Street...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to install 1 JO pole on Carleton Ave...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Unfinished Business
597 Ordinance: An Ordinance to establish the Immunization Revolving Fund in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44 Section 53E ½ relative to...
From the minutes
“Ordained by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt not present..”
743 Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Prohibiting Camping on Public Property to amend Section 6 “Removal Process and...
Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Prohibiting Camping on Public Property to amend Section 6 “Removal Process and Enforcement”, Section 2 “Definitions” and Section 8 “penalty for violations.” (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING AS AMENDED) Councilor Griffin motion to amend and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Prohibiting Camping on Public Property to amend Section 6 “Removal Process and Enforcement”, Section 2 “Definitions” and Section 8 “penalty for violations.” (FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING AS AMENDED) Councilor Griffin motion to amend and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..”
From the minutes
“Ordained as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt not present..”
Orders
945 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT – PURCHASE OF SERVICE $286.16 TO: TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS $286.16 Councilor Teixeira motioned to 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: POLICE DEPARTMENT – PURCHASE OF SERVICE $286.16 TO: TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS $286.16 Councilor Teixeira motioned to suspend the rules and act on it this evening and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Teixeira)
945 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
Councilor Teixeira motioned to amend order to insert language at the end for payment of unpaid invoices from FY24 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Teixeira motioned to amend order to insert language at the end for payment of unpaid invoices from FY24 and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (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..”
946 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $18.00 From: SHAW’S GIVE BACK...
Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $18.00 From: SHAW’S GIVE BACK PROGRAM To: VETERANS’ SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councilor Minichiello motioned to suspend the rules and act on it this evening 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 $18.00 From: SHAW’S GIVE BACK PROGRAM To: VETERANS’ SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councilor Minichiello motioned to suspend the rules and act on it this evening and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Minichiello)
946 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $18.00 From: SHAW’S GIVE BACK...
Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $18.00 From: SHAW’S GIVE BACK PROGRAM To: VETERANS’ SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councilor Minichiello motioned to suspend the rules and act on it this evening and was properly seconded.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Minichiello)
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