MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 27, 2018
6 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
Every vote, in order
Review and Approve Agenda
Approve the agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Luca, second: Livingston)
Chief Robert Pedrazzi, Ayer Fire Department
Set the Town of Ayer's Ambulance Rates to Medicare plus 150% effective immediately
Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to set the Town of Ayer's Ambulance Rates to Medicare plus 150% effective immediately. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to set the Town of Ayer's Ambulance Rates to Medicare plus 150% effective immediately. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Luca, second: Livingston)
Kevin Johnston, Benefits and Payroll Manager
Approve the Pregnant Works Fairness Act Policy as presented
Motion: A motion was made by ]. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the Pregnant Works Fairness Act Policy as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by ]. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the Pregnant Works Fairness Act Policy as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Luca)
Alicia Hersey, Community Development Program Manager
Approve the extension of $20,982 in Program Income to support the Office of Community Development through August 2018
Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the extension of $20,982 in Program Income to support the Office of Community Development through August 2018. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the extension of $20,982 in Program Income to support the Office of Community Development through August 2018. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Luca, second: Livingston)
Approve the Host Community Agreement as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the Host Community Agreement as presented. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the Host Community Agreement as presented. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Luca)
Alicia Hersey, Community Development Program Manager
A motion was made by G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston at 8:54 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption #2 (Non- Union Personnel Negotiations) Fire Chief Contract Renewal and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. G. Luca 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 G. Luca and seconded by J. Livingston at 8:54 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption #2 (Non- Union Personnel Negotiations) Fire Chief Contract Renewal and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. G. Luca 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: Luca, second: Livingston)
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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