MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 21, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
Every vote, in order
Approval of Agenda
Approve the agenda
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Right of Entry as presented by the DPW Superintendent
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Right of Entry as presented by the DPW Superintendent. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Right of Entry as presented by the DPW Superintendent. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Consent to Encumber as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Consent to Encumber as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Consent to Encumber as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Discharge of Mortgage as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Discharge of Mortgage as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Discharge of Mortgage as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Public Hearing CDBG Grant 2020 - 1934 Historic Aver Central Fire Station Building, 14 Washington Street
Write a letter of recommendation supporting the grant application
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to write a letter of recommendation supporting the grant application. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to write a letter of recommendation supporting the grant application. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Close the public hearing at 6:30 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the public hearing at 6:30 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the public hearing at 6:30 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Ms. Jennifer Amaya to the Conservation Commission for an unexpired term expiring on June 30, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Ms. Jennifer Amaya to the Conservation Commission for an unexpired term expiring 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. Jennifer Amaya to the Conservation Commission for an unexpired term expiring on June 30, 2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Appoint Ms. Sara Withee to the Ayer Devens Jurisdictional Disposition Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Ms. Sara Withee to the Ayer Devens Jurisdictional Disposition Committee. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Ms. Sara Withee to the Ayer Devens Jurisdictional Disposition Committee. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Appoint Mr. Jigar Dave to the Ayer Devens Jurisdictional Disposition Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Mr. Jigar Dave to the Ayer Devens Jurisdictional Disposition Committee. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Mr. Jigar Dave to the Ayer Devens Jurisdictional Disposition Committee. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Annual Season Population Estimate at 7,200 for 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Annual Season Population Estimate at 7,200 for 2020. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Annual Season Population Estimate at 7,200 for 2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from January 7, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from January 7, 2020. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from January 7, 2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the meeting minutes from January 13, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from January 13, 2020. 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 from January 13, 2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 6:44 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 6:44 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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