MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 2, 2021
5 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
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. 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. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
The Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,052,983 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws, of which $2,812,983 is under a...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,052,983 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws, of which $2,812,983 is under a vote of the Town passed October 28, 2019 (Article 2), which authorized a total borrowing of $3,570,000; $2,630,000 is under a vote of the Town passed June 15, 2020 (Article 11), which authorized a total borrowing of $2,630,000; and $610,000 is under a vote of the Town passed October 26, 2020 (Article 5), which authorized a total borrowing of $610,000, for the drinking water project identified in such votes (the "Project"); (2) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim joan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,052,983; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement (or Agreements) with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,052,983 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws, of which $2,812,983 is under a vote of the Town passed October 28, 2019 (Article 2), which authorized a total borrowing of $3,570,000; $2,630,000 is under a vote of the Town passed June 15, 2020 (Article 11), which authorized a total borrowing of $2,630,000; and $610,000 is under a vote of the Town passed October 26, 2020 (Article 5), which authorized a total borrowing of $610,000, for the drinking water project identified in such votes (the "Project"); (2) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim joan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,052,983; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement (or Agreements) with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (5) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (6) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement(s) and the Project Regulatory Agreement(s) relating to the Project. 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
Approve the ABCC seasonal population estimate
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the ABCC seasonal population estimate. 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 ABCC seasonal population estimate. 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 January 19, 2021
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Meeting Minutes from January 19, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 approve the Meeting Minutes from January 19, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Negotiations) Deputy Fire Chief Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Houde...
Motion: A motion was made at 6:30 PM by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Negotiations) Deputy Fire Chief Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Houde further stated that to discuss this matter 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 at 6:30 PM by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Negotiations) Deputy Fire Chief Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Houde further stated that to discuss this matter 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)
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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