MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2021
12 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, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. 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, as amended. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Public Hearing - FY'22 Tax Classification Hearing
Not adopt the open space discount for FY '22
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the open space discount for FY '22. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the open space discount for FY '22. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the residential exemption for FY '22
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the residential exemption for FY '22. By Roll Call Vote; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the residential exemption for FY '22. By Roll Call Vote; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the small commercial exemption for FY' 22
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the small commercial exemption for FY' 22. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the small commercial exemption for FY' 22. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adopt a residential factor of .744810 and 1.57 CIP shift factor
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adopt a residential factor of .744810 and 1.57 CIP shift factor. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adopt a residential factor of .744810 and 1.57 CIP shift factor. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to close the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 7:04 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, DPW - Vote to Authorize Usage of ARPA Funds for Westford Road Sewer Project
Authorize the use of up to $700,000 in ARPA funding for the Westford Road Sewer Project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the use of up to $700,000 in ARPA funding for the Westford Road Sewer Project. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the use of up to $700,000 in ARPA funding for the Westford Road Sewer Project. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the burial request from Woodlawn Cemetery
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the burial request from Woodlawn Cemetery. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the burial request from Woodlawn Cemetery. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Business Name
Approve 2022 License Renewal list as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve 2022 License Renewal list as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve 2022 License Renewal list as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the RFT in the amount of $76,701 for account 01210-58590
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the RFT in the amount of $76,701 for account 01210-58590. 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 RFT in the amount of $76,701 for account 01210-58590. 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 November 16, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from November 16, 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 November 16, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 8:06 PM. By Roll Call: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 8:06 PM. By Roll Call: 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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