MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 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
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Application for Change of Manager - Shaker Hills Country Club
Approve the Change of Manager to Andrew Jordan as submitted by Shaker Hills Country Club
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Change of Manager to Andrew Jordan as submitted by Shaker Hills Country Club. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Change of Manager to Andrew Jordan as submitted by Shaker Hills Country Club. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Jessica Strunkin, Senior Vice President, Devens
Execute the contact between the Town of Ayer and Cedrone Corporation in the amount of $254,947.52
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contact between the Town of Ayer and Cedrone Corporation in the amount of $254,947.52. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contact between the Town of Ayer and Cedrone Corporation in the amount of $254,947.52. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Ms. Carole Tillis to the Council of Aging Board of Directors for the remainder of a 3-year term, to expire on June 30, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Carole Tillis to the Council of Aging Board of Directors for the remainder of a 3-year term, to expire on June 30, 2021. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Carole Tillis to the Council of Aging Board of Directors for the remainder of a 3-year term, to expire on June 30, 2021. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve a 2% COLA for non-union personnel, elected officials, and call firefighters
Motion: A motion was made J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve a 2% COLA for non-union personnel, elected officials, and call firefighters. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve a 2% COLA for non-union personnel, elected officials, and call firefighters. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Executive Session
Executive Session
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland at 7:04 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire Contract; Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Town Hall/Clerical Union Negotiations Update 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.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland at 7:04 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire Contract; Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Town Hall/Clerical Union Negotiations Update 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: Houde, second: 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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