MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 13, 2018
15 recorded votes, 0 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, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adopt the new fee structure as presented, but amending the senior rate from $60 to $55 and amending the one day permit from $10 to $15
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adopt the new fee structure as presented, but amending the senior rate from $60 to $55 and amending the one day permit from $10 to $15. Motion passed 2- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adopt the new fee structure as presented, but amending the senior rate from $60 to $55 and amending the one day permit from $10 to $15. Motion passed 2- 0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $43, 124.68 for Waterline Industries
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $43, 124.68 for Waterline Industries. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $43, 124.68 for Waterline Industries. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the contract for Barnum Road Water Main and Meter Vault in the amount of $193,903.68 with signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the contract for Barnum Road Water Main and Meter Vault in the amount of $193,903.68 with signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the contract for Barnum Road Water Main and Meter Vault in the amount of $193,903.68 with signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Alan Manoian, Director of Community & Economic Development
Authorize up to $6,000 from the UDAG unrestricted funds for the purposes of the Commuter Rail Station Fence Wrap Design Project with the funds being replenished at a future Town Meeting
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $6,000 from the UDAG unrestricted funds for the purposes of the Commuter Rail Station Fence Wrap Design Project with the funds being replenished at a future Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $6,000 from the UDAG unrestricted funds for the purposes of the Commuter Rail Station Fence Wrap Design Project with the funds being replenished at a future Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Adopt the technical changes to the Home Rule Petition (H4907) for the Vineyard All Alcohol License requested by the State Legislature
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adopt the technical changes to the Home Rule Petition (H4907) for the Vineyard All Alcohol License requested by the State Legislature. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adopt the technical changes to the Home Rule Petition (H4907) for the Vineyard All Alcohol License requested by the State Legislature. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Ratify the Town Manager's signature on the Pirone Park Path Contract between the Town and ANJ Construction Corp
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to ratify the Town Manager's signature on the Pirone Park Path Contract between the Town and ANJ Construction Corp. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to ratify the Town Manager's signature on the Pirone Park Path Contract between the Town and ANJ Construction Corp. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Appoint Ms. Lauren Metzler-Baretta to the Ayer Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2019
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Lauren Metzler-Baretta to the Ayer Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2019. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Lauren Metzler-Baretta to the Ayer Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2019. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Amend the charge of the Water/Sewer Rate Review Committee to include the annual review and recommendation of Transfer Station fees
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to amend the charge of the Water/Sewer Rate Review Committee to include the annual review and recommendation of Transfer Station fees. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to amend the charge of the Water/Sewer Rate Review Committee to include the annual review and recommendation of Transfer Station fees. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Form the Ayer-Devens Jurisdiction/Disposition Study Committee as set forth in the Town Manager's November 8, 2018 memo with the amendment of two of the five resident members being residents from...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to form the Ayer-Devens Jurisdiction/Disposition Study Committee as set forth in the Town Manager's November 8, 2018 memo with the amendment of two of the five resident members being residents from Devens. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to form the Ayer-Devens Jurisdiction/Disposition Study Committee as set forth in the Town Manager's November 8, 2018 memo with the amendment of two of the five resident members being residents from Devens. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Access Easement for Depot Square with signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Access Easement for Depot Square with signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Access Easement for Depot Square with signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the License Agreement between the Town of Ayer and Ayer Family Pharmacy for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the License Agreement between the Town of Ayer and Ayer Family Pharmacy for signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the License Agreement between the Town of Ayer and Ayer Family Pharmacy for signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of October 16, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of October 16, 2018. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of October 16, 2018. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 22,2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of October 22,2018. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of October 22,2018. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 10:02 PM. Motion passed 2- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 10:02 PM. Motion passed 2- 0..” (Motion: Houde, 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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