MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 18, 2020
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jannice L. Livingston as absent.
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde
Absent: Jannice L. Livingston
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Superintendent Mark Wetzel, Department of Public Works
Approve Change Order #1 for the FY 2020 Main Street streetlights upgrade project in the amount of $14,400 to Cullen Electrical Contractors, Inc. as presented and recommended by the DPW...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order #1 for the FY 2020 Main Street streetlights upgrade project in the amount of $14,400 to Cullen Electrical Contractors, Inc. as presented and recommended by the DPW Superintendent, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order #1 for the FY 2020 Main Street streetlights upgrade project in the amount of $14,400 to Cullen Electrical Contractors, Inc. as presented and recommended by the DPW Superintendent, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the "Authority to File" for the Spectacle Pond Wellfield PFAS Treatment Plant funding for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the "Authority to File" for the Spectacle Pond Wellfield PFAS Treatment Plant funding for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the "Authority to File" for the Spectacle Pond Wellfield PFAS Treatment Plant funding for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the Agreement for Participation in the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Agreement for Participation in the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Agreement for Participation in the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Alan Manoian, Director of Community and Economic Development
Approve the FY 2021 UDAG Budget ; for the Community and Economic Development Office in the amount of $75,128 as requested and recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the FY 2021 UDAG Budget ; for the Community and Economic Development Office in the amount of $75,128 as requested and recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the FY 2021 UDAG Budget ; for the Community and Economic Development Office in the amount of $75,128 as requested and recommended by the Director of Community and Economic Development. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve and sign the DRAFT Select Board letter of support for the West Main Street MassWorks grant application
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve and sign the DRAFT Select Board letter of support for the West Main Street MassWorks grant application. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve and sign the DRAFT Select Board letter of support for the West Main Street MassWorks grant application. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Pontbriand, Town Manager
Appoint S. Copeland as the Ayer Select Board Representative to the Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC) for the year 2019-2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint S. Copeland as the Ayer Select Board Representative to the Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC) for the year 2019-2020. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint S. Copeland as the Ayer Select Board Representative to the Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC) for the year 2019-2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the DRAFT Select Board letter of support for the Sandy Pond School Association's CPC Application for Phase II of the Sandy Pond Schoolhouse for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the DRAFT Select Board letter of support for the Sandy Pond School Association's CPC Application for Phase II of the Sandy Pond Schoolhouse for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the DRAFT Select Board letter of support for the Sandy Pond School Association's CPC Application for Phase II of the Sandy Pond Schoolhouse for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the Easement Deed for 0 Park Street for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Easement Deed for 0 Park Street for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Easement Deed for 0 Park Street for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Execute the National Grid Easement as approved by Article 35 of the June 15, 2020 Annual Town Meeting for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the National Grid Easement as approved by Article 35 of the June 15, 2020 Annual Town Meeting for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the National Grid Easement as approved by Article 35 of the June 15, 2020 Annual Town Meeting for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Reauthorize the reaming UDAG Funds for Depot Square in the amount of $7,450 for the purposes of the Depot Square Landscaping
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to reauthorize the reaming UDAG Funds for Depot Square in the amount of $7,450 for the purposes of the Depot Square Landscaping. Motion passed 2- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to reauthorize the reaming UDAG Funds for Depot Square in the amount of $7,450 for the purposes of the Depot Square Landscaping. Motion passed 2- 0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Open the Fall Special Town Meeting . Warrant for the Ayer Special Fall Town Meeting to take place on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7pm in the Auditorium of the Ayer Shirley Regional High School with...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to open the Fall Special Town Meeting . Warrant for the Ayer Special Fall Town Meeting to take place on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7pm in the Auditorium of the Ayer Shirley Regional High School with the deadline for all warrant articles and citizens petitions of 12pm noon on Friday, October 2, 2020. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to open the Fall Special Town Meeting . Warrant for the Ayer Special Fall Town Meeting to take place on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7pm in the Auditorium of the Ayer Shirley Regional High School with the deadline for all warrant articles and citizens petitions of 12pm noon on Friday, October 2, 2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2020. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Meeting Minutes from July 14, 2020. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn the meeting at 7:17pm. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn the meeting at 7:17pm. Motion passed 2-0..” (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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