MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2018
8 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, presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the agenda, presented. Motion passed 2-0.
The minutes name Gary J. Luca as the seconder, but they also list Gary J. Luca as absent from this meeting, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by G. Luca to approve the agenda, presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston)
Police Chief William A, Murray
Appoint Mr. David Trinque as a full-time Dispatcher at Step 1 effective April 17, 2018 contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation, drug testing and field training
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. David Trinque as a full-time Dispatcher at Step 1 effective April 17, 2018 contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation, drug testing and field training. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. David Trinque as a full-time Dispatcher at Step 1 effective April 17, 2018 contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation, drug testing and field training. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Livingston)
Approve the purchase order from Tri Tech (Purchase Order #2506) in the amount of $113,256.11 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the purchase order from Tri Tech (Purchase Order #2506) in the amount of $113,256.11 for 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 approve the purchase order from Tri Tech (Purchase Order #2506) in the amount of $113,256.11 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Impact on Average Residential Bill (Effective July 1, 2018)
Approve the FY 2019 Water and Sewer Rates effective July 1, 2018 as recommended by the Water and Sewer Rate Review Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the FY 2019 Water and Sewer Rates effective July 1, 2018 as recommended by the Water and Sewer Rate Review Committee. : Motion Passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the FY 2019 Water and Sewer Rates effective July 1, 2018 as recommended by the Water and Sewer Rate Review Committee. : Motion Passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Lisa Gabree, Finance Manager - Reserve Fund Transfer for Accounting Department
Approve the Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $21,320 for Account #01135 as presented by the Finance Manager with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $21,320 for Account #01135 as presented by the Finance Manager 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 approve the Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $21,320 for Account #01135 as presented by the Finance Manager with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Issue formal notice to the various railroads to remove their rail ties and other debris from the rail corridor or be subject to enforcement/fining
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to issue formal notice to the various railroads to remove their rail ties and other debris from the rail corridor or be subject to enforcement/fining. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to issue formal notice to the various railroads to remove their rail ties and other debris from the rail corridor or be subject to enforcement/fining. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Livingston)
Approve the meeting minutes for March 20, 2018 and March 27, 2018 as recorded
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes for March 20, 2018 and March 27, 2018 as recorded. 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 for March 20, 2018 and March 27, 2018 as recorded. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
APPGA Contract MOA and APPOA Communications Contract MOA
APPGA Contract MOA and APPOA Communications Contract MOA
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston at 8:54 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL. c, 30A, sec, 21 (a) Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) APPOA Contract MOA; and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) APPOA Communications Contract MOA; and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. C. Hillman 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; Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston at 8:54 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL. c, 30A, sec, 21 (a) Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) APPOA Contract MOA; and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) APPOA Communications Contract MOA; and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. C. Hillman 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; Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.” (Motion: Hillman, 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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