MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2018
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Christopher R. Hillman, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Christopher R. Hillman arrived after the meeting began (7:39 PM).
Every vote, in order
Review and Approve Agenda
Approve the agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 7:39 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Conservation Committee Appointment
Appoint Mr. Mark Phillips to the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Bill Daniels
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Mark Phillips to the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Bill Daniels. Motion passed 2-0
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 7:39 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Mark Phillips to the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Bill Daniels. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Copeland
Approve the Warrant for the October 6, 2018 Special Election for the ASRSD Field Project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Warrant for the October 6, 2018 Special Election for the ASRSD Field Project. Motion passed 2-0
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 7:39 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Warrant for the October 6, 2018 Special Election for the ASRSD Field Project. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Sewer Abatement Request - 16 Gardner Lane
Approve the one year extension for the Chapter 90 contract between the Town of Ayer and PJ Albert, Inc. with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the one year extension for the Chapter 90 contract between the Town of Ayer and PJ Albert, Inc. with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 7:39 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the one year extension for the Chapter 90 contract between the Town of Ayer and PJ Albert, Inc. with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Declare the two spare ambulance cots as surplus property
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to declare the two spare ambulance cots as surplus property. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to declare the two spare ambulance cots as surplus property. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Appoint R. Pontbriand as the ADA Coordinator and to adopt the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston to appoint R. Pontbriand as the ADA Coordinator and to adopt the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented. Motion passed 3-0
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston to appoint R. Pontbriand as the ADA Coordinator and to adopt the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of June 29, 2017
Motion; A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes of June 29, 2017. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion; A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes of June 29, 2017. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Approve the meeting minutes of August 14, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of August 14, 2018, Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of August 14, 2018, Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption 3 (Litigation Strategy) Tax Status of 139-141 Littleton Road and to review and approve various Executive Session Minutes...
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption 3 (Litigation Strategy) Tax Status of 139-141 Littleton Road and to review and approve various Executive Session Minutes and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Houde further stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call: J. Livingston, aye; C. Hillman, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21 (a) Exemption 3 (Litigation Strategy) Tax Status of 139-141 Littleton Road and to review and approve various Executive Session Minutes and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Houde further stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call: J. Livingston, aye; C. Hillman, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
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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