MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the water variance for 1 Patriot Way as requested
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the water variance for 1 Patriot Way as requested. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the water variance for 1 Patriot Way as requested. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Superintendent Mark Wetzel, Department of Public Works
Approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $57,420 as requested with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $57,420 as requested with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $57,420 as requested with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $15,403 for the Parks Dept. Building/Garage
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $15,403 for the Parks Dept. Building/Garage. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $15,403 for the Parks Dept. Building/Garage. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and Dankris Builders in the amount of $262,000
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and Dankris Builders in the amount of $262,000. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and Dankris Builders in the amount of $262,000. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the appointments as outlined in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the appointments as outlined in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the appointments as outlined in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approval of Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed - 0 Park Street
Approve the Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from June 10, 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 from June 10, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiations) Deputy Fire Chief Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiations) Deputy Fire Chief Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiations) Council on Aging Director Personal Services and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. She stated further, that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiations) Deputy Fire Chief Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiations) Council on Aging Director Personal Services and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. She stated further, that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
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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