MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 18, 2025
11 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 agenda as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the 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 agenda as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the pole petition - National Grid and Verizon New England - Bishop Road - Plan# 30893890 for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid and Verizon New England - Bishop Road - Plan# 30893890 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid and Verizon New England - Bishop Road - Plan# 30893890 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:04 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:04 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:04 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Department of Public Works Report - Dan Van Schalkwyk, DPW Director
Execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Facility PFAS System Improvements in the amount of $4,362,000 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Facility PFAS System Improvements in the amount of $4,362,000 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Facility PFAS System Improvements in the amount of $4,362,000 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract once the Army agreement is in place
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract once the Army agreement is in place. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract once the Army agreement is in place. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Execute the contract for the Spectacle Pond WTP Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Replacement in the amount of $136,438 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Spectacle Pond WTP Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Replacement in the amount of $136,438 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 Spectacle Pond WTP Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Replacement in the amount of $136,438 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Wastewater Valve Installations at Main and Central Pump Stations Project which includes an increase of $49,720 in the contract price, for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Wastewater Valve Installations at Main and Central Pump Stations Project which includes an increase of $49,720 in the contract price, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Wastewater Valve Installations at Main and Central Pump Stations Project which includes an increase of $49,720 in the contract price, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Creation of the Aver Sustainability Committee
Authorize the creation of the Ayer Sustainability Committee as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the creation of the Ayer Sustainability Committee as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the creation of the Ayer Sustainability Committee as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
COLA Recommendation
Approve the FY 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Non-Union Personnel; Call Firefighters; and Compensated Elected Town Officials effective July 1, 2025, subject to Town Meeting approval
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the FY 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Non-Union Personnel; Call Firefighters; and Compensated Elected Town Officials effective July 1, 2025, subject to Town Meeting approval. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the FY 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Non-Union Personnel; Call Firefighters; and Compensated Elected Town Officials effective July 1, 2025, subject to Town Meeting approval. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 4, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of February 4, 2025. 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 February 4, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (Exemption #2 Non-Union Personnel) for the ratification of Town Accountant Personal Services Contract and that the Select...
Motion: At 7:02 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (Exemption #2 Non-Union Personnel) for the ratification of Town Accountant Personal Services Contract and that the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: At 7:02 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (Exemption #2 Non-Union Personnel) for the ratification of Town Accountant Personal Services Contract and that the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 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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