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Ayer Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

May 19, 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

During the meeting:

  • Jannice L. Livingston took part remotely.

Every vote, in order

Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion

Approve the meeting agenda as posted

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde 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. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde 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: Copeland, second: Houde)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the use of $23,923.46 from the UGAG account for the emergency repair to the Transfer Station Loader

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the use of $23,923.46 from the UGAG account for the emergency repair to the Transfer Station Loader. 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 use of $23,923.46 from the UGAG account for the emergency repair to the Transfer Station Loader. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Treasurer/Tax Collector Barbara Tierney and Finance Manager Lisa Gabree

Approve the sale of $3,480,425 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "BANs") of the Town dated May 28, 2020, and payable May 28, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the sale of $3,480,425 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "BANs") of the Town dated May 28, 2020, and payable May 28, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $13,760. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $1,700,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Grant Anticipation Notes (the "GANs," and together with the BANs, the "Notes") of the Town dated May 28, 2020, payable May 28, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $5,500. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 16, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated May 6, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shail be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the sale of $3,480,425 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "BANs") of the Town dated May 28, 2020, and payable May 28, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $13,760. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $1,700,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Grant Anticipation Notes (the "GANs," and together with the BANs, the "Notes") of the Town dated May 28, 2020, payable May 28, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $5,500. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 16, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated May 6, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shail be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Town Manager's Report

Endorse the Town Manager's proposal to defer Articles 14, 25, 26 to the Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to endorse the Town Manager's proposal to defer Articles 14, 25, 26 to the Fall Town Meeting. 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 endorse the Town Manager's proposal to defer Articles 14, 25, 26 to the Fall Town Meeting. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the request for the Emergency Spending Authorization up to $100,000 pursuant to G.L. c.44, §31

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the request for the Emergency Spending Authorization up to $100,000 pursuant to G.L. c.44, §31. 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 request for the Emergency Spending Authorization up to $100,000 pursuant to G.L. c.44, §31. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

7 New Business/Selectmen's Questions

Approve the meeting minutes from May 5, 2020

Minutes, page 3

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from May 5, 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 approve the meeting minutes from May 5, 2020. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 7:15 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 adjourn at 7:15 PM. S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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