MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 2, 2021
10 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
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. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Katie Petrossi - COA Other Charges and Expenses (01541-57000) for Software Upgrade
Approve the Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $4,500 in account 01541-57000 for the purchase of Myseniorcenter software
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $4,500 in account 01541-57000 for the purchase of Myseniorcenter software. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $4,500 in account 01541-57000 for the purchase of Myseniorcenter software. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Public Hearing - Calendar Year 2022 Solid Waste (Transfer Station) Rates
Approve the recommended rates, which is an increase in the annual permit (not senior citizen permit) fee by $5 for calendar year 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the recommended rates, which is an increase in the annual permit (not senior citizen permit) fee by $5 for calendar year 2022. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; 5. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the recommended rates, which is an increase in the annual permit (not senior citizen permit) fee by $5 for calendar year 2022. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; 5. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:42 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the Public Hearing at 6:42 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the Public Hearing at 6:42 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works - Execution of MOU and License Agreement - Littleton Electric Li
Execute the MOU/License Agreement with Littleton Electric Light Department for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS Project, for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to execute the MOU/License Agreement with Littleton Electric Light Department for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS Project, for signature by the Chair. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to execute the MOU/License Agreement with Littleton Electric Light Department for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS Project, for signature by the Chair. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Award the 21FAC01 Police Station HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement to Thomas E. Snowden, Inc. in the amount of $130,000
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to award the 21FAC01 Police Station HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement to Thomas E. Snowden, Inc. in the amount of $130,000. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to award the 21FAC01 Police Station HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement to Thomas E. Snowden, Inc. in the amount of $130,000. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Reauthorize $14,452 in UDAG funding to go towards the Kidde Junction Remediation Study
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to reauthorize $14,452 in UDAG funding to go towards the Kidde Junction Remediation Study. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to reauthorize $14,452 in UDAG funding to go towards the Kidde Junction Remediation Study. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the amendment to the 2020 Census re- Precincting plan
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde seconded by J. Livingston to approve the amendment to the 2020 Census re- Precincting plan. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde seconded by J. Livingston to approve the amendment to the 2020 Census re- Precincting plan. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:19 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:19 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 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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