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Ayer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

May 6, 2025

10 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 submitted

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda as submitted. 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 submitted. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Finance Manager - Treasurer /Tax Collector - Approval of Bond Anticipation Note

Approve the sale of a $5,610,515 4.00% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note dated May 15,2025 and payable to Truist Securities at par and accrued interest, if any, plus premium of...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the sale of a $5,610,515 4.00% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note dated May 15,2025 and payable to Truist Securities at par and accrued interest, if any, plus premium of $41,405.60. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 24, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated May 1, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents rel

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the sale of a $5,610,515 4.00% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note dated May 15,2025 and payable to Truist Securities at par and accrued interest, if any, plus premium of $41,405.60. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 24, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated May 1, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page toa Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dan Van Schalkwyk, DPW Director, Department of Public Works - Execution of Contract for Cambridge Street Water and Drain

Execute the contract for the Cambridge Street Water and Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $367,400 for signature by the Board

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the Cambridge Street Water and Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $367,400 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 Cambridge Street Water and Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $367,400 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Award the road paving contract to PJ Albert Inc. and the crack sealing contract to Superior Sealcoat, Inc for FY26

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to award the road paving contract to PJ Albert Inc. and the crack sealing contract to Superior Sealcoat, Inc for FY26. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to award the road paving contract to PJ Albert Inc. and the crack sealing contract to Superior Sealcoat, Inc for FY26. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Execute the IMA with the Town of Shrewsbury for participation in the CMRSWC (for signature by the Board)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the IMA with the Town of Shrewsbury for participation in the CMRSWC (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 IMA with the Town of Shrewsbury for participation in the CMRSWC (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Application for Change in Manager to Mario Iaquinta at the Global Montello Corp. d/b/a Alltown Fresh Ayer

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Application for Change in Manager to Mario Iaquinta at the Global Montello Corp. d/b/a Alltown Fresh Ayer. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Application for Change in Manager to Mario Iaquinta at the Global Montello Corp. d/b/a Alltown Fresh Ayer. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Forward the Board Letter to Interim Secretary Stolba relating to the Devens Housing Working Group

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to forward the Board Letter to Interim Secretary Stolba relating to the Devens Housing Working Group. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to forward the Board Letter to Interim Secretary Stolba relating to the Devens Housing Working Group. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the reserve fund transfer request for Election Machine Upgrades in the amount of $20,000 as submitted

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the reserve fund transfer request for Election Machine Upgrades in the amount of $20,000 as submitted. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the reserve fund transfer request for Election Machine Upgrades in the amount of $20,000 as submitted. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

New Business/Select Board Member Questions

Approve the meeting minutes of April 15,2025 as submitted

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of April 15,2025 as submitted. 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 April 15,2025 as submitted. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:25 PM. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:25 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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