MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2018
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher R. Hillman, Jannice L. Livingston, Gary J. Luca
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Gary J. Luca took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption #3 : (Litigation Strategy) to discuss 66 Westford Road and to reconvene in Open Session at 7:00 PM. J. Livingston...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G, Luca to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption #3 : (Litigation Strategy) to discuss 66 Westford Road and to reconvene in Open Session at 7:00 PM. J. Livingston further stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G, Luca to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption #3 : (Litigation Strategy) to discuss 66 Westford Road and to reconvene in Open Session at 7:00 PM. J. Livingston further stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Luca)
Reconvene in Open Session
Approve the agenda
Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Luca, second: Livingston)
Irving Rockwood, Sandy Pond School Association
Approve the letter of support as drafted in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the letter of support as drafted in the packet. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the letter of support as drafted in the packet. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Luca, second: Livingston)
Alicia Hersey, Program Manager
Approve the letter of support as drafted in the packet and to proceed with the FY' 18 CDBG grant application
Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the letter of support as drafted in the packet and to proceed with the FY' 18 CDBG grant application. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the letter of support as drafted in the packet and to proceed with the FY' 18 CDBG grant application. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Luca, second: Livingston)
Reappoint Ms. Julie Thomas as the Ayer Animal Control] Officer with a term to expire on December 31, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to reappoint Ms. Julie Thomas as the Ayer Animal Control] Officer with a term to expire on December 31, 2018. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to reappoint Ms. Julie Thomas as the Ayer Animal Control] Officer with a term to expire on December 31, 2018. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Luca, second: Livingston)
Approve the PILOT agreement between the Town of Ayer and Citizens Energy pending technical modifications made by Town Counsel
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the PILOT agreement between the Town of Ayer and Citizens Energy pending technical modifications made by Town Counsel. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the PILOT agreement between the Town of Ayer and Citizens Energy pending technical modifications made by Town Counsel. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Luca)
Approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2018. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2018. By Roll Call: C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to adjourn at 9:30 PM. By Roll Call; C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to adjourn at 9:30 PM. By Roll Call; C. Hillman, aye; J. Livingston, aye; G. Luca, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (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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