MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Joint meeting
April 6, 2021
7 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. 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)
Approve the Layout of Trevor Trail and portions of Pleasant Street extension
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Layout of Trevor Trail and portions of Pleasant Street extension. 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 Layout of Trevor Trail and portions of Pleasant Street extension. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Fin Com Motion
Recommend the Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to recommend the Special Town Meeting Warrant 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 recommend the Special Town Meeting Warrant 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)
Recommend the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1-32 as presented, with amendments to the Explanatory Notes as discussed
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to recommend the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1-32 as presented, with amendments to the Explanatory Notes as discussed. 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 the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1-32 as presented, with amendments to the Explanatory Notes as discussed. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Not recommend the petition article relating to a change in the Regional School Agreement
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to not recommend the petition article relating to a change in the Regional School Agreement. 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 not recommend the petition article relating to a change in the Regional School Agreement. 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 March 16, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Meeting Minutes from March 16, 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 March 16, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Fin Com Adjournment
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21A, Exemption #3 Union Contract Negotiations - Police Patrol and Dispatch Contract Update and to adjourn from Executive Session. To...
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 #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 #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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