MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 17, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jannice L. Livingston as absent.
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde
Absent: Jannice L. Livingston
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Ratification of Appointment of Council on Aging Director
Ratify the appointment of Katie Petrossi, Ph.D. as the Council on Aging Director effective September 1, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Katie Petrossi, Ph.D. as the Council on Aging Director effective September 1, 2021. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Katie Petrossi, Ph.D. as the Council on Aging Director effective September 1, 2021. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Execute the contract with Winston Builders Corp. for the FY'20 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in the amount of $2,489,890
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract with Winston Builders Corp. for the FY'20 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in the amount of $2,489,890. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract with Winston Builders Corp. for the FY'20 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in the amount of $2,489,890. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Vote to approve the acceptances of deeds documents for Trevor Trail and a portion of Pleasant Street extension as authorized by the April 26, 2021 Town Meeting
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to vote to approve the acceptances of deeds documents for Trevor Trail and a portion of Pleasant Street extension as authorized by the April 26, 2021 Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to vote to approve the acceptances of deeds documents for Trevor Trail and a portion of Pleasant Street extension as authorized by the April 26, 2021 Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Ratify the appointment of Daniel Van Schalkwyk as the DPW Director effective October 1, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Daniel Van Schalkwyk as the DPW Director effective October 1, 2021. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Daniel Van Schalkwyk as the DPW Director effective October 1, 2021. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Mr. Dennis Curran to the COA Board of Directors to fill a vacant three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Mr. Dennis Curran to the COA Board of Directors to fill a vacant three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Mr. Dennis Curran to the COA Board of Directors to fill a vacant three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Appoint Alan Manoian, Director of Community and Economic Development as the Staff Representative on the Town's Disability Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Alan Manoian, Director of Community and Economic Development as the Staff Representative on the Town's Disability Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Alan Manoian, Director of Community and Economic Development as the Staff Representative on the Town's Disability Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Appoint Patty Bagni-Latimer to the Affordable Housing Trust
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Patty Bagni-Latimer to the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Patty Bagni-Latimer to the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Appoint James Stephen to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Affordable Housing Committee Representative
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint James Stephen to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Affordable Housing Committee Representative. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint James Stephen to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Affordable Housing Committee Representative. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve $3,756 in UDAG funding for the salary adjustment for the Community Development Program Manager
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve $3,756 in UDAG funding for the salary adjustment for the Community Development Program Manager. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve $3,756 in UDAG funding for the salary adjustment for the Community Development Program Manager. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the Central Fire Station South Bay Addition Removal Agreement
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Central Fire Station South Bay Addition Removal Agreement. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Central Fire Station South Bay Addition Removal Agreement. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2021, and July 14, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2021, and July 14, 2021. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2021, and July 14, 2021. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21A Exemption 2 [Non-Union Negotiations} for the Senior Center/COA Director and DPW Director Contracts and Exemption 3 [Litigation...
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21A Exemption 2 [Non-Union Negotiations} for the Senior Center/COA Director and DPW Director Contracts and Exemption 3 [Litigation Strategy) relating to the National Opioid Litigation and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Houde stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call 2-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21A Exemption 2 [Non-Union Negotiations} for the Senior Center/COA Director and DPW Director Contracts and Exemption 3 [Litigation Strategy) relating to the National Opioid Litigation and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Houde stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
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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