MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Joint meeting
April 7, 2020
5 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 Meeting Agenda Motion
Approve the meeting agenda as posted
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda as posted. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda as posted. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the recommendation to move the Annual Town Meeting to Monday June 15, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the recommendation to move the Annual Town Meeting to Monday June 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the recommendation to move the Annual Town Meeting to Monday June 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Review and Approval of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and FY' 21 budget
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and FY' 21 budget. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and FY' 21 budget. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Adjournment of the Finance Committee
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL, Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Town Engineer Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non- Union Personnel) Benefits &...
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL, Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Town Engineer Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non- Union Personnel) Benefits & Payroll Manager Personal Services Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. S. Copeland further stated that to discuss these matters in Executive Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiation 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. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL, Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Town Engineer Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non- Union Personnel) Benefits & Payroll Manager Personal Services Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. S. Copeland further stated that to discuss these matters in Executive Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiation strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, 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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