By Greg Belcher
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September 5, 2024
Attendance : Scott Dwyer, Pres., Greg Belcher, Treasurer, Lisa Waitt Belcher, Secretary, Richard Gowell, Fran Fistori, David Lynch, Sgt. Nichole Anderson BPD, Cpt. Bill Hallissey BPD, Deputy Chief Ed Williams BFD, Cpt. Brendan Weeks BFD, Bassam “Sam” Audi, Al Davis, Derek Salamone BPD, Mike Hardy, Vinny Colarusso, Atty. Phil Nessralla, Atty. Jay McLaughlin Board of Directors Announced: adding Mike Dadak, see last meeting June 5, 2024 Scott Dwyer opened the meeting, mentioned speed bumps, legality will be questioned. Greg mentioned the solar speed monitors just to increase awareness of speed. Lights at intersections, lack of people stopping at signs, main road speeders. Looking forward to Captain Porcaro BPD at a future meeting. Some good news: zero arrests at concert at Campanelli stadium this past summer. Capt. Hallissey updated task force on homeless in Brockton, MBTA assisting with signage, situation improving. Phil Nessralla spoke about the Sober House letter he sent out. Issue is that the number of people allowed in these have no restrictions as to how many can reside in the home. Dover Amendment brought up. 30 people can live in a one-family home Deputy Chief Ed William stated. This issue is now at the David Lynch brought up the brightness or lack thereof with public street lights and it affecting pedestrian safety. Cameras around the city in question as to whether they work or not. Derek Salamone said 11 prospects in academy, good to see cadets out in public helping the police. Citizens are not aware that other than 911 people can call Brockton Police at 508-941-0200, mentioned by David Lynch. Deputy Chief Williams introduced his replacement in 122 days: Captain Brendan Weeks. Ed Williams trying to prevent pay per party issues: if the party is being advertised with an address, the owner is contacted ahead of time to know they are violating ordinances and laws to prevent them from proceeding with the party. Other issues he has addressed are illegal box trucks, housing court issues, property cleanups. He works with City Solicitor and Assistant to go to court. Det. Ernie Bell working to announce his presence to address homeless issues publicly Ed said it helps. Remove outside rubbish containers so people don’t fill them up. Alex Hoxie is a man who helps clean up the city; attendees agree city should not bother him as he is doing good work. Steering Committee meeting brought up for announcing the Form Based Code for Montello area, Howard School over through part of the Village. This allows businesses and citizens to input what they want in the area. Phil Nessralla said city boards are not in agreement; example: health department denying many businesses licenses tobacco licenses as 1-0 vote is a no, because there are supposed to be 3, one vacant so only 2 are there to vote. Meeting Adjourned 7:10 PM