MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Christopher R. Hillman as absent.
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Scott A. Houde
Absent: Christopher R. Hillman
Approve the agenda
Motion; A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda. Motion passed 2-0.
“Motion; A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Appoint Ms. Barbara Tierney to : the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector effective July 30, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Barbara Tierney to : the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector effective July 30, 2018. Motion passed 2-0.
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Barbara Tierney to : the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector effective July 30, 2018. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday June 26, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday June 26, 2018 at 7:15 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday June 26, 2018 at 7:15 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the authorization of UDAG funding in the amount of $65,695 as a portion of the FY 2019 Community and Economic Development budget
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the authorization of UDAG funding in the amount of $65,695 as a portion of the FY 2019 Community and Economic Development budget. Motion passed 2-0.
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the authorization of UDAG funding in the amount of $65,695 as a portion of the FY 2019 Community and Economic Development budget. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Appoint Colleen Kreiser to a three year term on the Community Preservation Committee effective July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Colleen Kreiser to a three year term on the Community Preservation Committee effective July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Motion passed 2-0
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Colleen Kreiser to a three year term on the Community Preservation Committee effective July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Reappoint the list as read by the Town Manager
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint the list as read by the Town Manager. Motion passed 2-0.
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint the list as read by the Town Manager. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the increase in the basic life insurance for active employees
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the increase in the basic life insurance for active employees. Motion passed 2-0.
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the increase in the basic life insurance for active employees. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the BOS minutes from June 5, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the BOS minutes from June 5, 2018. Motion passed 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 2 members were at the meeting (Jannice L. Livingston and Scott A. Houde), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the BOS minutes from June 5, 2018. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) Authorization
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston as follows: I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Ayer, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held June 19, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of the $5,953,000 2.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 22, 2018 and payable on June 21 , 2019, to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $52,328.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 1, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated June 11, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 5c2-] 2 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston as follows: I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Ayer, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held June 19, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of the $5,953,000 2.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 22, 2018 and payable on June 21 , 2019, to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $52,328.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 1, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated June 11, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 5c2-] 2 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to review the Town's post-issuance federal tax compliance procedures and to make such changes, if any, as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem necessary to monitor and maintain the tax exempt status of the Notes. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted ina manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General] as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§ 18-25 as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 9:13 PM Motion passed 2-0.
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 9:13 PM Motion passed 2-0..” (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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