MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 18, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Agenda
Approve the agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the Elm Street Pole Petition as submitted by National Grid and Verizon
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Elm Street Pole Petition as submitted by National Grid and Verizon. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Elm Street Pole Petition as submitted by National Grid and Verizon. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:08 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:08 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:08 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the East Main Street Pole Petition as submitted by National Grid and Verizon
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the East Main Street Pole Petition as submitted by National Grid and Verizon. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the East Main Street Pole Petition as submitted by National Grid and Verizon. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:11 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:11 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:11 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Execute the Order of Takings relating to the East Main Street Improvement Project
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the Order of Takings relating to the East Main Street Improvement Project. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the Order of Takings relating to the East Main Street Improvement Project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Opening of Annual Town Meeting (5/11/20) Warrant
Open the Annual Town Meeting (5/11/2020) Warrant until 12:00 PM on Friday April 3, 2020 for Citizen's Petitions and warrant article submissions
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to Open the Annual Town Meeting (5/11/2020) Warrant until 12:00 PM on Friday April 3, 2020 for Citizen's Petitions and warrant article submissions. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to Open the Annual Town Meeting (5/11/2020) Warrant until 12:00 PM on Friday April 3, 2020 for Citizen's Petitions and warrant article submissions. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the US Census Boundary Validation program with Signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the US Census Boundary Validation program with Signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the US Census Boundary Validation program with Signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J.S. Copeland at 6:59 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) Riley Jayne Farm, LLC and Cowfield Realty Trust II v. Diesel Direct Inc., et al. and Diesel Direct, Inc. v. Ayer Shirley Regional School District, et al. and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. S. Copeland stated further that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
The minutes name the seconder as “J.S”, which does not match a Select Board member, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J.S. Copeland at 6:59 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) Riley Jayne Farm, LLC and Cowfield Realty Trust II v. Diesel Direct Inc., et al. and Diesel Direct, Inc. v. Ayer Shirley Regional School District, et al. and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. S. Copeland stated further that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland)
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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