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February 9, 2026
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 31 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Marlon D. Green, Maria T. Tavares, Philip E. Griffin, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Carla M. Darosa, Jeffrey Charnel
Absent: David C. Teixeira
Every vote, in order
Hearings
Petition of National Grid to install 1 SO pole on Toby Road beginning at a point approximately 40 feet Southwest of the centerline of...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
Petition of National Grid to install 1 JO pole on Crescent Street beginning at a point approximately 1,050 feet West of the centerline...
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From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
Unfinished Business
Take items 29–32 together
Councilor Farwell motioned to vote on items # 29-32 collectively and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to vote on items # 29-32 collectively and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
43 Appointment of Steven M. Owens to the Commission on Human Rights for a three-year term, ending in January 2029. Items #29-32 Confirmed...
From the minutes
“Items #29-32 Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
31 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 Teixeira absent..”
32 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $50,000.00 FROM:...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $50,000.00 FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE AGE AND INDEPENDENCE $50,000.00 TO: COUNCIL ON AGING $50,000.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
33 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,750.00 FROM:...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $9,750.00 FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE AGE AND INDEPENDENCE $9,750.00 TO: COUNCIL ON AGING $9,750.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
34 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same hereby transfer as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Appropriation...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same hereby transfer as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Appropriation of: $250,000.00 FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES – BENEFITS $250,000.00 TO: $250,000.00 POLICE – PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OT (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
35 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $12,240.00 FROM:...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $12,240.00 FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $12,240.00 TO: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT $12,240.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
36 Ordered: That the City, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 44, §§ 53A and 53A½, hereby accepts the following donation of $2,500.00 From: SUFFOLK...
From the minutes
“Ch. 44, §§ 53A and 53A½, hereby accepts the following donation of $2,500.00 From: SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION To: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
37 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $64,935.00 FROM:...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $64,935.00 FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $64,935.00 TO: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT $64,935.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
38 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,455,000.00 FROM:...
From the minutes
“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $1,455,000.00 FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES $1,455,000.00 TO: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT $1,455,000.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
57 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: $35,856.64 FROM: DPW SEWER - GOODS AND SUPPLIES $35,856.64 TO: DPW SEWER - DEBT SERVICE $35,856.64 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
58 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $500,000.00 FROM:...
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“Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $500,000.00 FROM: MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION $500,000.00 TO: DPW - HIGHWAY $500,000.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
59 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $235,600.00 FROM:...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira absent..”
Ordinances
Waive full reading of item 44
Councilor Thompson motioned to waive the reading and have item #44 summarized and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to waive the reading and have item #44 summarized and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
93 Refer: Ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Brockton to adopt a new ordinance to Chapter 12, Article II “Administration...
Referred to Ordinance Councilor Thompson motioned to waive the reading and have item #45 summarized and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to waive the reading and have item #45 summarized and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
Orders
99 Accept late file: Ordered: That the City, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 44, §§ 53A and 53A½, hereby accepts the following donation of $10,000.00 From: CARNEGIE...
Ch. 44, §§ 53A and 53A½, hereby accepts the following donation of $10,000.00 From: CARNEGIE FOUNDATION To: BROCKTON LIBRARY Referred to Finance Councilor Asack motion to introduce a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motion to introduce a late file and was properly seconded. The motion fails by a hand vote..”
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