MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2018
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Christopher R. Hillman as absent.
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Scott A. Houde
Absent: Christopher R. Hillman
Every vote, in order
Review and Approve Agenda
Approve the agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“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)
Town Manager's Report
Reappoint Mr. Bob Williams to a three year term on the Cultural Council from July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to reappoint Mr. Bob Williams to a three year term on the Cultural Council from July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to reappoint Mr. Bob Williams to a three year term on the Cultural Council from July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Addendum to the Host Agreement as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Addendum to the Host Agreement as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Addendum to the Host Agreement as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Joint Committee of Town Moderator, Ayer BOS and Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee
Nominate Mr. Chris Prehl for appointment to the vacant seat on the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee, term to expire March 31,2019
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to nominate Mr. Chris Prehl for appointment to the vacant seat on the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee, term to expire March 31,2019. Motion passed 4-0
The count (4-0) is a combined count of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting, so it does not show how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to nominate Mr. Chris Prehl for appointment to the vacant seat on the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee, term to expire March 31,2019. Motion passed 4-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Nominate Ms. Andrea Fontaine for appointment to the vacant Alternate seat on the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee, term to expire March 31,2019
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S, Houde to nominate Ms. Andrea Fontaine for appointment to the vacant Alternate seat on the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee, term to expire March 31,2019. Motion passed 4-0.
The count (4-0) is a combined count of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting, so it does not show how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S, Houde to nominate Ms. Andrea Fontaine for appointment to the vacant Alternate seat on the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee, term to expire March 31,2019. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S, Houde and seconded by T. Horgan to adjourn the Joint Committee. Motion passed 4-0.
The count (4-0) is a combined count of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting, so it does not show how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only. It was seconded by T. Horgan, who is not a member of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S, Houde and seconded by T. Horgan to adjourn the Joint Committee. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Houde)
Approve pole petition #25611824
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve pole petition #25611824. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve pole petition #25611824. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:41 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 7:41 PM. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 7:41 PM. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:43 PM. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:43 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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