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May 12, 2025
18 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 33 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, Shirley R. Asack, David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr.
During the meeting:
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Motion on item 2 under suspension of rules
Councilor Lally motioned to take item #2 under suspend the rules and act on it this evening and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to take item #2 under suspend the rules and act on it this evening and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
949 Promotion of Officer Michael Asack to the rank of Sergeant in the Brockton Police Department. Lt. Schlieman stated that Officer Asack is...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Rodrigues, and Tavares absent..”
Unfinished Business
902 Reappointment of Jocelyn Meek of 140 Copeland Street, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Public Library Board of Trustees for a...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
903 Reappointment of Margaret Mone of 10 Braemoor Road, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
904 Reappointment of Ruby J. Clay of 607 Summer Street, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Conservation Committee for a three-year term...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
925 Reappointment of Lisa O’Donnell of 30 Rock Meadow Drive, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Public Library Board of Trustees for a...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
919 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
Yes: Asack, Griffin, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, Tavares, Teixeira, ThompsonNo: Derenoncourt
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and eight voting in the affirmative, Councilor Derenoncourt voting in the negative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
920 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $92,000.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $92,000.00 TO: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (FAVORABLE) $92,000.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
921 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
WESTECH (FAVORABLE) $2,665.42 $2299.50 Councilor Lally motion to amend order to state to pay FY24 unpaid bills and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“WESTECH (FAVORABLE) $2,665.42 $2299.50 Councilor Lally motion to amend order to state to pay FY24 unpaid bills and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..”
WESTECH (FAVORABLE) $2,665.42 $2299.50 Councilor Lally motion to amend order to state to pay FY24 unpaid bills and was properly seconded.
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
922 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $12,000.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION $12,000.00 TO: INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) $12,000.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
943 Ordered: In compliance with the provisions of the Election Laws, notice is hereby given that the City Preliminary will be held on...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
944 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $13,298.05. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY $13,298.05 TO: BROCKTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) $13,298.05 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
868 Resolve: WHEREAS, The recruitment of qualified candidates to become members of the Brockton Police Department is an annual priority;...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
923 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Plymouth County Commissioner Gregory Hanley and Marc R. Pacheco, former...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
947 Resolve: WHEREAS: Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and second leading cause of death in...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Farwell and Rodrigues absent..”
Orders
Refer: Position Director of Social Services
Position Director of Social Services Min. $79,172 $81,547 $83,994 $86,513 Referred to Ordinance Councilor Lally motioned to waive the reading and have the clerk summarize this order and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to waive the reading and have the clerk summarize this order and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Late File
982 Accept late file: Resolution: Be it resolved: To have representatives of the Old…
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)
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