Finance Committee recommendations: appointments, transfers and routine orders (Oct. 6, 2025)

At its Oct. 6 meeting the Brockton Finance Committee recommended favorably a set of routine orders and appointments to be considered by the full city council.

Key committee recommendations at a glance:

- Reappointment of Christina Durham to the Brockton License Commission for a three‑year term through July 2028 (motion recommended favorably).

- Appointment of Dorisela Green to the Beautification Committee for a one‑year term ending Sept. 2026 (motion recommended favorably).

- Acceptance of a $500 donation from the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office to the Council on Aging to support senior safety and the senior picnic (recommended favorably).

- Transfer of $246,175 from fire personal services to library goods and supplies to ensure the Brockton Public Library meets Commonwealth certification guidance (recommended favorably).

- Transfer of $100,000 from police personal services to traffic goods and supplies to expand traffic signs and lines work (recommended favorably).

- Approval of a prior‑fiscal‑year payment of $22,000 to Municipal Software Solutions from auditing purchase of services (recommended favorably).

- Authorization for the mayor to execute a three‑year lease (7/1/2025–6/30/2028) with Hawkeye Fence LLC for property at 91 Foster Street to be used by Brockton Public Schools; committee asked that RFP and related procurement documents be provided to councilors and noted that the school committee will take up arrears payment on its agenda (recommended favorably).

Each of the above items was moved, seconded and recommended favorably by the Finance Committee; full council action is required for final approval where required.