MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 18, 2022
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
During the meeting:
- 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; Motion passed 2-0.
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; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Continue the hearing until 6:05 PM on Tuesday February 1, 2022. The meeting will be held on the Town's Zoom platform
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to continue the hearing until 6:05 PM on Tuesday February 1, 2022. The meeting will be held on the Town's Zoom platform. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to continue the hearing until 6:05 PM on Tuesday February 1, 2022. The meeting will be held on the Town's Zoom platform. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices and Ballot Question to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices and Ballot Question to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices and Ballot Question to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, and Mark Wetzel, Special Project Manager, DPW
Authorize up to $600,000 in ARPA funds for the Spectacle Pond Water Transmission Main Project
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize up to $600,000 in ARPA funds for the Spectacle Pond Water Transmission Main Project. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize up to $600,000 in ARPA funds for the Spectacle Pond Water Transmission Main Project. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Opening of the April 25, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on April 25, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on April 25, 2022. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on April 25, 2022. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Mr. Roger Martel as the Tenant Board Member to the Ayer Housing Authority, term to expires May 2026
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Roger Martel as the Tenant Board Member to the Ayer Housing Authority, term to expires May 2026. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Roger Martel as the Tenant Board Member to the Ayer Housing Authority, term to expires May 2026. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Authorize up to $65,000 in UDAG funding for the completion of Depot Square as recommended by the Capital Planning Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize up to $65,000 in UDAG funding for the completion of Depot Square as recommended by the Capital Planning Committee. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize up to $65,000 in UDAG funding for the completion of Depot Square as recommended by the Capital Planning Committee. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes from December 21, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from December 21, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from December 21, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:46 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:46 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (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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