MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 2020
17 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
During the meeting:
- Jannice L. Livingston took part remotely.
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 S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda as posted. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda as posted. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the pole petition for Marshall Street as submitted
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition for Marshall Street as submitted. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition for Marshall Street as submitted. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:22 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the Public Hearing at 6:22 PM. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the Public Hearing at 6:22 PM. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Public Hearing - Pole Petition - National Grid and Verizon - Harvard Road
Approve the pole petition for Harvard Road as submitted
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the pole petition for Harvard Road as submitted. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the pole petition for Harvard Road as submitted. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:26 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:26 PM. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:26 PM. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Alicia Hersey, Program Manager, Office of Community Development
Approve lien subordination request 06-316E as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve lien subordination request 06-316E as presented. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve lien subordination request 06-316E as presented. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the use of program income to support the Office of Community Development, as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the use of program income to support the Office of Community Development, as presented. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the use of program income to support the Office of Community Development, as presented. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Superintendent Mark Wetzel, Department of Public Works
Close approve the continuation of the Outdoor Water Ban beginning on May 15, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close approve the continuation of the Outdoor Water Ban beginning on May 15, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close approve the continuation of the Outdoor Water Ban beginning on May 15, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the $500 dollar donation from Ms. Mary Metzger for the Pulpit Rock Improvement Project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the $500 dollar donation from Ms. Mary Metzger for the Pulpit Rock Improvement Project. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the $500 dollar donation from Ms. Mary Metzger for the Pulpit Rock Improvement Project. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Authorize the extension of the tax deadline for real estate and personal property taxes from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the extension of the tax deadline for real estate and personal property taxes from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the extension of the tax deadline for real estate and personal property taxes from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Authorize the extension of the deadline for applications for exemptions of taxes from to April 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the extension of the deadline for applications for exemptions of taxes from to April 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the extension of the deadline for applications for exemptions of taxes from to April 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Authorize the Treasurer/Tax Collector to waive the payment of interest and other penalty in the event of late payment of any excise tax, betterment assessment or apportionment, water rate, annual...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the Treasurer/Tax Collector to waive the payment of interest and other penalty in the event of late payment of any excise tax, betterment assessment or apportionment, water rate, annual sewer use, or other charge added to a tax for any payments with a due date on or after March 10, 2020, and that this waiver may only be given if payment is made after its due date but before June 30, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the Treasurer/Tax Collector to waive the payment of interest and other penalty in the event of late payment of any excise tax, betterment assessment or apportionment, water rate, annual sewer use, or other charge added to a tax for any payments with a due date on or after March 10, 2020, and that this waiver may only be given if payment is made after its due date but before June 30, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the Change of Officers as requested
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Change of Officers as requested. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Change of Officers as requested. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Reaffirm their vote to approve the Change of Manager from Bob Briggs to Donald Anderson
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to reaffirm their vote to approve the Change of Manager from Bob Briggs to Donald Anderson. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to reaffirm their vote to approve the Change of Manager from Bob Briggs to Donald Anderson. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the use of up to $15,000 of funding from the UDAG account to complete the Parks Building at Pirone Park
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the use of up to $15,000 of funding from the UDAG account to complete the Parks Building at Pirone Park. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the use of up to $15,000 of funding from the UDAG account to complete the Parks Building at Pirone Park. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from March 17, 2020; March 30, 2020, and April 7, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from March 17, 2020; March 30, 2020, and April 7, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from March 17, 2020; March 30, 2020, and April 7, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 7:39 PM. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 7:39 PM. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, 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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