MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 4, 2018
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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)
Appoint Mr. Jonathan Kranz to the vacant position on the Ayer Planning Board until the next election in April of 2019
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Jonathan Kranz to the vacant position on the Ayer Planning Board until the next election in April of 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 appoint Mr. Jonathan Kranz to the vacant position on the Ayer Planning Board until the next election in April of 2019. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of November 13, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of November 13, 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 November 13, 2018. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Public Hearing - FY' 19 Tax Classification with the Board of Assessors
Not adopt the open space discount
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the open space discount. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the open space discount. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the residential exemption
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the residential exemption. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the residential exemption. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the small commercial exemption
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the small commercial exemption. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the small commercial exemption. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adopt a residential factor of .728773
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adopt a residential factor of .728773. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adopt a residential factor of .728773. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Town Manager's Report
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to'appoint Ms. Rebecca Jones to the Recycling Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2020. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to'appoint Ms. Rebecca Jones to the Recycling Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve both quitclaim deeds as presented by the Town Manager
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve both quitclaim deeds as presented by the Town Manager. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve both quitclaim deeds as presented by the Town Manager. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the list of 2019 License Renewals, subject to the conditions set forth above
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the list of 2019 License Renewals, subject to the conditions set forth above. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the list of 2019 License Renewals, subject to the conditions set forth above. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 9:23 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 9:23 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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