MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 16, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Christopher E. Tavares, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Waive the Host Community Agreement for Central Ave. Compassionate Care
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to waive the Host Community Agreement for Central Ave. Compassionate Care. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to waive the Host Community Agreement for Central Ave. Compassionate Care. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Waive the Host Community Agreement for Late Spring, Inc./Gage Cannabis
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to waive the Host Community Agreement for Late Spring, Inc./Gage Cannabis. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to waive the Host Community Agreement for Late Spring, Inc./Gage Cannabis. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works - Water Supply Update
Execute the contract for the 2024 Water System Hydrant Replacement project in the amount of $194,025 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the 2024 Water System Hydrant Replacement project in the amount of $194,025 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the 2024 Water System Hydrant Replacement project in the amount of $194,025 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Execute the contract for the Jonathan Drive Cross-Country Water Main project in the amount of $188,675
Motion: A motion was made by C. Taveres and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the Jonathan Drive Cross-Country Water Main project in the amount of $188,675. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Taveres and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the Jonathan Drive Cross-Country Water Main project in the amount of $188,675. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Authorize up to $30,000 of ARPA funds for the Jonathan Drive Cross-Country Water Main project
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $30,000 of ARPA funds for the Jonathan Drive Cross-Country Water Main project. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $30,000 of ARPA funds for the Jonathan Drive Cross-Country Water Main project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Execute the contract for the Wastewater Valve Installations at Main and Central Pump Stations project in the amount of $141,350 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Wastewater Valve Installations at Main and Central Pump Stations project in the amount of $141,350 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Wastewater Valve Installations at Main and Central Pump Stations project in the amount of $141,350 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Authorize the use ofa proprietary pump specification for use in the Wright Way Pump Station Upgrade bid documents
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the use ofa proprietary pump specification for use in the Wright Way Pump Station Upgrade bid documents. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the use ofa proprietary pump specification for use in the Wright Way Pump Station Upgrade bid documents. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Execute the Amendment to the IMA with the Town of Spencer and the Town of Shrewsbury for participation in the CMRSWC for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the Amendment to the IMA with the Town of Spencer and the Town of Shrewsbury for participation in the CMRSWC for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the Amendment to the IMA with the Town of Spencer and the Town of Shrewsbury for participation in the CMRSWC for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Reappoint Robert Pontbriand, Town Manager, as the MART Advisory Board representative
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to reappoint Robert Pontbriand, Town Manager, as the MART Advisory Board representative. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to reappoint Robert Pontbriand, Town Manager, as the MART Advisory Board representative. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Reappoint Robert Williams to the Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2027
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to reappoint Robert Williams to the Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2027. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to reappoint Robert Williams to the Cultural Council with a term to expire June 30, 2027. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Authorize up to $25,000 of ARPA funding for the 71 Sandy Pond Road Initial Planning process
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize up to $25,000 of ARPA funding for the 71 Sandy Pond Road Initial Planning process. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize up to $25,000 of ARPA funding for the 71 Sandy Pond Road Initial Planning process. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Authorize up to $10,000 for the purpose of obtaining a professional consultant to review and update the Town's Non-Union Classification and Compensation Plan
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $10,000 for the purpose of obtaining a professional consultant to review and update the Town's Non-Union Classification and Compensation Plan. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $10,000 for the purpose of obtaining a professional consultant to review and update the Town's Non-Union Classification and Compensation Plan. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2024. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:51 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:51 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
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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