MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 18, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
During the meeting:
- 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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Mark Wetzel, Superintendent, Department of Public Works
Approve the Street Opening and Driveway/Accessway Permit Regulations
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Street Opening and Driveway/Accessway Permit Regulations. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Street Opening and Driveway/Accessway Permit Regulations. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and Weston and Sampson CMR, Inc. in the amount of $97,500 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and Weston and Sampson CMR, Inc. in the amount of $97,500 for signature by the Board. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and Weston and Sampson CMR, Inc. in the amount of $97,500 for signature by the Board. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve Change Order 1 between the Town of Ayer and Dankris Builders in the amount of $9,452
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 between the Town of Ayer and Dankris Builders in the amount of $9,452. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 between the Town of Ayer and Dankris Builders in the amount of $9,452. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve Change Order 2 betweenthe Town of Ayer and Winston Builders in the amount of $17,957
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 2 betweenthe Town of Ayer and Winston Builders in the amount of $17,957. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 2 betweenthe Town of Ayer and Winston Builders in the amount of $17,957. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve Change Order 2 between the Town of Ayer and Winston Builders in the amount of $12378 for signature by SB
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 2 between the Town of Ayer and Winston Builders in the amount of $12378 for signature by SB. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 2 between the Town of Ayer and Winston Builders in the amount of $12378 for signature by SB. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Approve a 2% Cost of Living Recommendation for non-union employees, elected officials and call firefighters
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a 2% Cost of Living Recommendation for non-union employees, elected officials and call firefighters. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a 2% Cost of Living Recommendation for non-union employees, elected officials and call firefighters. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Meeting Minutes from February 2, 2021
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Meeting Minutes from February 2, 2021. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Meeting Minutes from February 2, 2021. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 6:40PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 6:40PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (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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