MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2018
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Gary J. Luca as absent.
Present: Christopher R. Hillman, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Gary J. Luca
Every vote, in order
Review and Approve Agenda
Approve the agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Review of Warrants
Appoint Ms. Kerry A. Cooper effective February 5, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Kerry A. Cooper effective February 5, 2018. Motion passed 2-0.
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Kerry A. Cooper effective February 5, 2018. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston)
Murray, Ayer Police Department
Execute the Radio Communications System Infrastructure Upgrade awatd to Timberline Communications of Canton in the amount of $567,181.00 with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to execute the Radio Communications System Infrastructure Upgrade awatd to Timberline Communications of Canton in the amount of $567,181.00 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to execute the Radio Communications System Infrastructure Upgrade awatd to Timberline Communications of Canton in the amount of $567,181.00 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Appoint Ms. Priest effective immediately at Step 1 contingent upon the successful completion of training by April 10, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to appoint Ms. Priest effective immediately at Step 1 contingent upon the successful completion of training by April 10, 2018. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to appoint Ms. Priest effective immediately at Step 1 contingent upon the successful completion of training by April 10, 2018. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Town Administrator's Report
Open the 2018 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant with the deadline of 12:00 PM on Friday ' April 13, 2018 to submit warrant articles and citizen's petitions
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to open the 2018 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant with the deadline of 12:00 PM on Friday ' April 13, 2018 to submit warrant articles and citizen's petitions. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to open the 2018 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant with the deadline of 12:00 PM on Friday ' April 13, 2018 to submit warrant articles and citizen's petitions. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Livingston)
Adopt G.L. 32B §21-23 and to authorize R. Pontbriand, C. Antonellis, K. Johnston and L. Gabree to negotiate the cost savings
Motion: A motion was made by]. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to adopt G.L. 32B §21-23 and to authorize R. Pontbriand, C. Antonellis, K. Johnston and L. Gabree to negotiate the cost savings. Motion passed 2- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by]. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to adopt G.L. 32B §21-23 and to authorize R. Pontbriand, C. Antonellis, K. Johnston and L. Gabree to negotiate the cost savings. Motion passed 2- 0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Execute the following documents: Memorandum of Understanding, Boundary Line Agreement, Release Deed, and a Disclosure Statement
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to execute the following documents: Memorandum of Understanding, Boundary Line Agreement, Release Deed, and a Disclosure Statement. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to execute the following documents: Memorandum of Understanding, Boundary Line Agreement, Release Deed, and a Disclosure Statement. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from January 9, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes from January 9, 2018. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes from January 9, 2018. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to adjourn at 8:59 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to adjourn at 8:59 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
From the Ayer Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (Agendas, Minutes and Packets › Minutes › Select Board, 2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): stills from Ayer Public Access Corporation (APAC) videos — Chris Tavares (June 24, 2026 Select Board meeting, behind his nameplate), Jannice Livingston (August 31, 2026 Select Board meeting, behind her nameplate) and Shaun Copeland (APAC’s “Scout Finds Out” episode titled with his name, about 2019–20). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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