MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 15, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, 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 agenda. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
13) - Lexvest Aver, LLC, 1B Sculley Road (Assessor's Map 33 Parcel 26)
Approve the license for flammable and combustible liquids, gases and solids for Lexvest Ayer, LLC
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the license for flammable and combustible liquids, gases and solids for Lexvest Ayer, LLC. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the license for flammable and combustible liquids, gases and solids for Lexvest Ayer, LLC. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:09 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:09 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:09 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the transfer and change of location for a section 15 beer/wine license from Ayer Beer and Wine Corp. to Global Montello Group Corp. 28 Harvard Road, Ayer
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the transfer and change of location for a section 15 beer/wine license from Ayer Beer and Wine Corp. to Global Montello Group Corp. 28 Harvard Road, Ayer. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the transfer and change of location for a section 15 beer/wine license from Ayer Beer and Wine Corp. to Global Montello Group Corp. 28 Harvard Road, Ayer. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:19 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:19 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:19 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Approve a FY 2023 2% COLA as recommended for non-union personnel, call firefighters and compensated elected officials
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a FY 2023 2% COLA as recommended for non-union personnel, call firefighters and compensated elected officials. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a FY 2023 2% COLA as recommended for non-union personnel, call firefighters and compensated elected officials. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes, as amended. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, abstain; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0-1.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonAbstained: Copeland
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes, as amended. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, abstain; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0-1..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve January 26, 2022 meeting minutes
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve January 26, 2022 meeting minutes. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve January 26, 2022 meeting minutes. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the February 1, 2022 meeting _ minutes
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the February 1, 2022 meeting _ minutes. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the February 1, 2022 meeting _ minutes. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, sec. 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personne!) Building Commissioner and Facilities Director Contract Negotiations and Exemption #3 (Collective...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, sec. 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personne!) Building Commissioner and Facilities Director Contract Negotiations and Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) Police Superiors contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that the discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, sec. 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personne!) Building Commissioner and Facilities Director Contract Negotiations and Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) Police Superiors contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that the discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, 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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