MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 21, 2020
10 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
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, Sec. 21A Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation and #3 (Litigation Strategy) Diesel...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, Sec. 21A Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation and #3 (Litigation Strategy) Diesel Direct v. Ayer Shirley Regional School District, et al.; Riley Jayne Farm, LLC, et al. v. Diesel Direct Inc., et al and to reconvene in Open Session at 6:00 PM. S. Houde stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. 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 J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, Sec. 21A Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation and #3 (Litigation Strategy) Diesel Direct v. Ayer Shirley Regional School District, et al.; Riley Jayne Farm, LLC, et al. v. Diesel Direct Inc., et al and to reconvene in Open Session at 6:00 PM. S. Houde stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. 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 Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde 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. Houde 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: Houde, second: Livingston)
Development Office
Approve the request for use of $30,000 in program income for an emergency housing rehabilitation program
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the request for use of $30,000 in program income for an emergency housing rehabilitation program. 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 request for use of $30,000 in program income for an emergency housing rehabilitation program. Roll Call; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Superintendent Mark Wetzel, DPW
Approve Change Order 1 as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 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 S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 as presented. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $109,530 with Winston Builders Corp with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $109,530 with Winston Builders Corp with signature by the Chair. 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 $109,530 with Winston Builders Corp with signature by the Chair. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Water and Sewer Connection policy with edits, as discussed
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Water and Sewer Connection policy with edits, as discussed. 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 Water and Sewer Connection policy with edits, as discussed. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the RFT in the amount of $7,500 to Unemployment Expenses 01913-51710
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the RFT in the amount of $7,500 to Unemployment Expenses 01913-51710. 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 RFT in the amount of $7,500 to Unemployment Expenses 01913-51710. 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 Intermunicipal Agreement
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the 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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from December 1, 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 December 1, 2020. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:06 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 7:06 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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