MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 21, 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
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)
Approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $35,045.84
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $35,045.84. 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 Change Order 1 in the amount of $35,045.84. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the amendment for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Services as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the amendment for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Services as presented. 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 amendment for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Services as presented. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Katie Petrossi, Director, Council on Aging - Acceptance of Donation
Accept the donations as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to accept the donations as presented. 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 accept the donations as presented. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
The Selectboard adopt the vote regarding the SCBA Compressor and Fill Station useful life determination as written and presented to this meeting and that such vote text be incorporated into the...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde that the Selectboard adopt the vote regarding the SCBA Compressor and Fill Station useful life determination as written and presented to this meeting and that such vote text be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting and that she as Clerk of the Select Board I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Ayer, Massachusetts certify that a meeting of the board held on December 21, 2021, of which meeting all member of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously passed/ all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody: that the maximum useful life of the department equipment listed below to be financed with a portion of the proceeds of the $4,292,565 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed April 26, 2021 (Article 11) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful SCBA Compressor and Fill Station $70,000 10 Years And she further certifies that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or,
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde that the Selectboard adopt the vote regarding the SCBA Compressor and Fill Station useful life determination as written and presented to this meeting and that such vote text be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting and that she as Clerk of the Select Board I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Ayer, Massachusetts certify that a meeting of the board held on December 21, 2021, of which meeting all member of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously passed/ all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody: that the maximum useful life of the department equipment listed below to be financed with a portion of the proceeds of the $4,292,565 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed April 26, 2021 (Article 11) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful SCBA Compressor and Fill Station $70,000 10 Years And she further certifies that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at a time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the subject matter of this vote were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. C.30A §§18-25 as amended. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Authorize the application to the Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program for the Kidde Junction Playground at Pirone Park
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the application to the Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program for the Kidde Junction Playground at Pirone Park. 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 authorize the application to the Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program for the Kidde Junction Playground at Pirone Park. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Thomas E. Snowden, Inc. as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Thomas E. Snowden, Inc. as presented. 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 execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Thomas E. Snowden, Inc. as presented. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Ms. Catherine Marino-Dobosz to the Cultural Council; term to expire on June 30, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Ms. Catherine Marino-Dobosz to the Cultural Council; term to expire on June 30, 2024. 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 appoint Ms. Catherine Marino-Dobosz to the Cultural Council; term to expire on June 30, 2024. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Put forth a letter of recommendation for the Sandy Pond School Association, as amended this evening
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to put forth a letter of recommendation for the Sandy Pond School Association, as amended this evening. 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 put forth a letter of recommendation for the Sandy Pond School Association, as amended this evening. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Not pursue the purchase of the Chapter 61 Land as submitted by David Rogers
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to not pursue the purchase of the Chapter 61 Land as submitted by David Rogers. 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 not pursue the purchase of the Chapter 61 Land as submitted by David Rogers. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from December 7, 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 S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: j. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J, Livingston further stated to...
A motion was made at 6:43 PM by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J, Livingston further stated to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made at 6:43 PM by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J, Livingston further stated to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. 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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