MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 1, 2020
15 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
During the meeting:
- Shaun C. Copeland took part remotely.
- Scott A. Houde took part remotely.
- Jannice L. Livingston took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 meeting agenda, as amended. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the open space discount
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the open space discount. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 not adopt the open space discount. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the residential exemption
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to not adopt the residential exemption. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 not adopt the residential exemption. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Not adopt the small commercial exemption
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the small commercial exemption. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 not adopt the small commercial exemption. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adopt a residential factor of .746434 and 1.54 CIP shift factor
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adopt a residential factor of .746434 and 1.54 CIP shift factor. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 adopt a residential factor of .746434 and 1.54 CIP shift factor. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:53PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the Public Hearing at 6:53PM. Roll Call; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 6:53PM. Roll Call; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Superintendent Mark Wetzel, DPW
Approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $76,684 as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $76,684 as presented. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 Change Order 1 in the amount of $76,684 as presented. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Ms. Lois Bisson to the Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Lois Bisson to the Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 appoint Ms. Lois Bisson to the Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Appoint Ms. Marianne Cooper to the Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Ms. Marianne Cooper to the Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2022. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 appoint Ms. Marianne Cooper to the Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2022. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Appoint Margaret Durand to the Historic Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Margaret Durand to the Historic Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 appoint Margaret Durand to the Historic Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Consent to KP Law representation of the Town of Ayer and Westford regarding the proposed intermunicipal agreement
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to consent to KP Law representation of the Town of Ayer and Westford regarding the proposed intermunicipal agreement. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 consent to KP Law representation of the Town of Ayer and Westford regarding the proposed intermunicipal agreement. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the 2021 License Renewals as presented, so long that applicants meet all state and local requirements
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the 2021 License Renewals as presented, so long that applicants meet all state and local requirements. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 2021 License Renewals as presented, so long that applicants meet all state and local requirements. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Commit the lien to the Town of Ayer Tax Rolls
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to commit the lien to the Town of Ayer Tax Rolls. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 commit the lien to the Town of Ayer Tax Rolls. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Meeting Minutes from November 2, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from November 2, 2020. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 approve the Meeting Minutes from November 2, 2020. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 8:27 PM. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 adjourn at 8:27 PM. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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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