MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 16, 2021
18 recorded votes, 1 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
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Continue this Public Hearing until 6:05 PM on March 30, 2021 the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to continue this Public Hearing until 6:05 PM on March 30, 2021 the meeting agenda. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 continue this Public Hearing until 6:05 PM on March 30, 2021 the meeting agenda. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the lien subordination request #11-369, as presented, not to exceed $350,176
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the lien subordination request #11-369, as presented, not to exceed $350,176. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 lien subordination request #11-369, as presented, not to exceed $350,176. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Recommend that the two new positions for Assistant Superintendent for Water and Wastewater be forwarded to Town Meeting
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to recommend that the two new positions for Assistant Superintendent for Water and Wastewater be forwarded to Town Meeting. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Rolla Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to recommend that the two new positions for Assistant Superintendent for Water and Wastewater be forwarded to Town Meeting. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Rolla Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the water and sewer rates as . recommended by the Rate Review Committee, effective July 1, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the water and sewer rates as . recommended by the Rate Review Committee, effective July 1, 2021. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 rates as . recommended by the Rate Review Committee, effective July 1, 2021. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Increase the PAYT bag fees as presented effective July 1, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to increase the PAYT bag fees as presented effective July 1, 2021. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 increase the PAYT bag fees as presented effective July 1, 2021. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:02 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 7:02 PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 close the Public Hearing at 7:02 PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Consideration of Catania Spagna TIF Proposal, 1 Nemco Way
Recommend to Town Meeting a Tax Increment Financing Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 40, between the Town of Ayer and...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to recommend to Town Meeting a Tax Increment Financing Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 40, between the Town of Ayer and Catania-Spagna Corporation, and JAR Realty Corp., and to approve the submission of the EDIP Local Incentive Only Application to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 23A, Sections ; 3(A) and 3(C). Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 recommend to Town Meeting a Tax Increment Financing Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 40, between the Town of Ayer and Catania-Spagna Corporation, and JAR Realty Corp., and to approve the submission of the EDIP Local Incentive Only Application to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 23A, Sections ; 3(A) and 3(C). Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Town Engineer
Execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Insituform Technologies, LLC for $348.040 with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Insituform Technologies, LLC for $348.040 with signature by the Chair. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Insituform Technologies, LLC for $348.040 with signature by the Chair. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Cendrone Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $233,301.50 for signature by the SB
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Cendrone Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $233,301.50 for signature by the SB. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Cendrone Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $233,301.50 for signature by the SB. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the intention to Lay Out Street (Trevor Trail) as requested by Riley Jayne Farm, LLC
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the intention to Lay Out Street (Trevor Trail) as requested by Riley Jayne Farm, LLC. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 intention to Lay Out Street (Trevor Trail) as requested by Riley Jayne Farm, LLC. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the RFT in the amount of $23,000 in account 01193 for General Insurances with Signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the RFT in the amount of $23,000 in account 01193 for General Insurances with Signature by the Chair. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 $23,000 in account 01193 for General Insurances with Signature by the Chair. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Discharge of Statement of Claim for 128 Washington Street as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Discharge of Statement of Claim for 128 Washington Street as presented. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 Discharge of Statement of Claim for 128 Washington Street as presented. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Meeting Minutes from January 27, 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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2021. 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 Meeting Minutes from February 18, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from February 18, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, abstain; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0-1
Yes: Copeland, LivingstonAbstained: Houde
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from February 18, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, abstain; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0-1.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Meeting Minutes from March 2, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from March 2, 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 approve the Meeting Minutes from March 2, 2021. 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 Meeting Minutes from March 8, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from March 8, 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 approve the Meeting Minutes from March 8, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21A, Exemption #2 Non- Union Contract Negotiations - Treasurer/Tax Collector and DPW Supt. and Exemption #3 Union Contract Negotiations -...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21A, Exemption #2 Non- Union Contract Negotiations - Treasurer/Tax Collector and DPW Supt. and Exemption #3 Union Contract Negotiations - Police Patrol and Dispatch Contract Update and to adjourn from Executive Session. 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
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21A, Exemption #2 Non- Union Contract Negotiations - Treasurer/Tax Collector and DPW Supt. and Exemption #3 Union Contract Negotiations - Police Patrol and Dispatch Contract Update and to adjourn from Executive Session. 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: 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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