MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 1, 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)
Interviews and Appointments - Senior Center Site Selection and Building Committee
Appoint Ms. Bonnie Tillotson to the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Ms. Bonnie Tillotson to the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Ms. Bonnie Tillotson to the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Appoint Ms. Linda Collins as an alternate to the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Ms. Linda Collins as an alternate to the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Ms. Linda Collins as an alternate to the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Appoint Mr. Edd Orr and Jacob Solon to the 71 Sandy Pond Working Group
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Edd Orr and Jacob Solon to the 71 Sandy Pond Working Group. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Edd Orr and Jacob Solon to the 71 Sandy Pond Working Group. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Appoint Alex Hack and Michelle Riggs as alternates to the 71 Sandy Pond Working Group
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Alex Hack and Michelle Riggs as alternates to the 71 Sandy Pond Working Group. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Alex Hack and Michelle Riggs as alternates to the 71 Sandy Pond Working Group. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Parks Department Update - Sarah Ernst, Parks and Recreation Director - Approval of Change Order - Kiddie Junction Playgr
Approve Change Order 1 for the Kiddie Junction Playground Project with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order 1 for the Kiddie Junction Playground Project with 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 approve Change Order 1 for the Kiddie Junction Playground Project with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Department of Public Works Report - Dan Van Schalkwyk, DPW Director - Public Meeting for Vote to Layout Shaker Pond Road
Execute the Order of Layout of Shaker Pond Road as a public way, for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the Order of Layout of Shaker Pond Road as a public way, 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 Order of Layout of Shaker Pond Road as a public way, for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Finance Manager - Treasurer /Tax Collector - Vote for Useful Life of Ambulance for Borrowing
Approve the useful life of the ambulance be 10 years pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1)
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the useful life of the ambulance be 10 years pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1). Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the useful life of the ambulance be 10 years pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Select Board Review and Approval of the 2024 Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Mr. Kurt Fraczkowski to a resident position on the Rate Review Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Kurt Fraczkowski to a resident position on the Rate Review Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Kurt Fraczkowski to a resident position on the Rate Review Committee, term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Amend the current makeup of the Sandy Pond Working Group to include a Conservation Commission member
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to amend the current makeup of the Sandy Pond Working Group to include a Conservation Commission member. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to amend the current makeup of the Sandy Pond Working Group to include a Conservation Commission member. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the FY '26 Budget calendar with edits
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the FY '26 Budget calendar with edits. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the FY '26 Budget calendar with edits. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approve a one-day beer and wine license for St. Mary's Parish, 31 Shirley Street from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Saturday October 26, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve a one-day beer and wine license for St. Mary's Parish, 31 Shirley Street from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Saturday October 26, 2024. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve a one-day beer and wine license for St. Mary's Parish, 31 Shirley Street from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Saturday October 26, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of September 17, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of September 17, 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 September 17, 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 7:35 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 7:35 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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