MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 1, 2018
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher R. Hillman, Jannice L. Livingston, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Houde, Review and Approve Agenda
Approve the agenda
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Brian Gill, Ayer Police Department
Appoint Mr. Chris Herrstrom to the position of Communications Supervisor, effective immediately
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Mr. Chris Herrstrom to the position of Communications Supervisor, effective immediately. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Mr. Chris Herrstrom to the position of Communications Supervisor, effective immediately. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Rahmani and his corporation R&R Concepts, Corp for 10
Approve the transfer of license 02912-GP-0060 from Mr. Keith Leighton d/b/a The Revival Pub to S&S Concepts, Corp. d/b/a Bar25
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the transfer of license 02912-GP-0060 from Mr. Keith Leighton d/b/a The Revival Pub to S&S Concepts, Corp. d/b/a Bar25. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the transfer of license 02912-GP-0060 from Mr. Keith Leighton d/b/a The Revival Pub to S&S Concepts, Corp. d/b/a Bar25. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Pedrazzi, Ayer Fire Department
Approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement for Paramedic Intercept Services between Ayer and Littleton
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement for Paramedic Intercept Services between Ayer and Littleton. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement for Paramedic Intercept Services between Ayer and Littleton. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Alan Manoian, Director of Economic and Community Development
Approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement between the Town of Ayer and Cowfield Station, LLC
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement between the Town of Ayer and Cowfield Station, LLC. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement between the Town of Ayer and Cowfield Station, LLC. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Deed for the Historic 1934 Ayer Central Fire Station located at 14 Washington Street
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Deed for the Historic 1934 Ayer Central Fire Station located at 14 Washington Street. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Deed for the Historic 1934 Ayer Central Fire Station located at 14 Washington Street. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Wetzel, Aver Department of Public Works
Approve the contract between the Town and Ponch Excavation, LLC in the amount of $59, 445
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the contract between the Town and Ponch Excavation, LLC in the amount of $59, 445. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the contract between the Town and Ponch Excavation, LLC in the amount of $59, 445. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Review of Warrant
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine License as requested
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License as requested. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License as requested. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the KENO monitor application with consideration given to the location of the KENO monitor
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the KENO monitor application with consideration given to the location of the KENO monitor. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the KENO monitor application with consideration given to the location of the KENO monitor. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Offer the HSA High Deductible qualified health plans
Motion; A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to offer the HSA High Deductible qualified health plans. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion; A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to offer the HSA High Deductible qualified health plans. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Authorize R. Pontbriand and K. Johnston to negotiate the terms of the HSA High Deductible qualified health plans
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize R. Pontbriand and K. Johnston to negotiate the terms of the HSA High Deductible qualified health plans. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize R. Pontbriand and K. Johnston to negotiate the terms of the HSA High Deductible qualified health plans. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the BOS minutes from April 17, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the BOS minutes from April 17, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the BOS minutes from April 17, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate J. Livingston as Chair. J. Livingston accepted the nomination
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S, Houde to nominate J. Livingston as Chair. J. Livingston accepted the nomination. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S, Houde to nominate J. Livingston as Chair. J. Livingston accepted the nomination. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Hillman, second: Houde)
Nominate S. Houde as Clerk. S. Houde accepted the nomination
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to nominate S. Houde as Clerk. S. Houde accepted the nomination. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to nominate S. Houde as Clerk. S. Houde accepted the nomination. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Livingston)
Nominate C. Hillman as Vice- Chair. C. Hillman accepted the nomination
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to nominate C. Hillman as Vice- Chair. C. Hillman accepted the nomination. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to nominate C. Hillman as Vice- Chair. C. Hillman accepted the nomination. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 9:58 PM Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 9:58 PM Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
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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