MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
June 15, 2021
15 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
Every vote, in order
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. 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, as amended. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Murray
Authorize the Town Manager to file applications for the Stormwater Asset Management Grant Funding program
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the Town Manager to file applications for the Stormwater Asset Management Grant Funding program. 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 authorize the Town Manager to file applications for the Stormwater Asset Management Grant Funding program. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve Change Order 1 for the Wright Rd. Water Replacement Project. Roil Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 for the Wright Rd. Water Replacement Project. Roil 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 Change Order 1 for the Wright Rd. Water Replacement Project. Roil Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Roil Call
Execute the contract for the Westford Road Sewer Replacement Project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the Westford Road Sewer Replacement Project. 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 for the Westford Road Sewer Replacement Project. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Alan Manoian, Director, Community & Economic Development
Approve the DRAFT ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with noted comments
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the DRAFT ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with noted comments. 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 DRAFT ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with noted comments. 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
Appoint Ms. Carolyn McCreary to the Council on Aging Board of Director to fill an unexpired term to expire on June 30, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Carolyn McCreary to the Council on Aging Board of Director to fill an unexpired term to expire on June 30, 2022. 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 appoint Ms. Carolyn McCreary to the Council on Aging Board of Director to fill an unexpired term to expire on June 30, 2022. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Appoint Mr. James Stephen to the Affordable Housing Committee to fill an unexpired term to expire on June 30, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. James Stephen to the Affordable Housing Committee to fill an unexpired term to expire on June 30, 2022. 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 appoint Mr. James Stephen to the Affordable Housing Committee to fill an unexpired term to expire on June 30, 2022. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde.to reappoint the residents to the committees as listed above and outlined in the packet. 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 reappoint the residents to the committees as listed above and outlined in the packet. Roll Call: S. Houde; aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Reappoint the Select Board members * to the slate of positions as discussed
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint the Select Board members * to the slate of positions 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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint the Select Board members * to the slate of positions as discussed. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Town Hall change in hours as discussed
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Town Hall change in hours 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 approve the Town Hall change in hours 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)
Advertise the vacancy in the newspaper
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to advertise the vacancy in the newspaper. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, no; S. Copeland, aye.. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-1.
Yes: Copeland, HoudeNo: Livingston
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to advertise the vacancy in the newspaper. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, no; S. Copeland, aye.. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-1..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the process as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the process 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 process 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)
Reserve Fund Transfer (RFT) - Information Technology Department
Approve the RFT in the amount of $14,000 in account 01166
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the RFT in the amount of $14,000 in account 01166. 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 RFT in the amount of $14,000 in account 01166. 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 May 18, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from May 18, 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 May 18, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Contract ° Negotiations) for the Assessing Administrator and the Police Chief...
Motion: At 7:38 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Contract ° Negotiations) for the Assessing Administrator and the Police Chief and to adjourn from the conclusion of the Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: At 7:38 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Contract ° Negotiations) for the Assessing Administrator and the Police Chief and to adjourn from the conclusion of the Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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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