MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 1, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jannice L. Livingston as absent.
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde
Absent: Jannice L. Livingston
During the meeting:
- Shaun C. Copeland took part remotely.
- Scott A. Houde took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Ratify the appointment of Mr. Fred Aponte as the Town of Ayer's Finance Manager/Town Account effective April 4, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Mr. Fred Aponte as the Town of Ayer's Finance Manager/Town Account effective April 4, 2022. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Mr. Fred Aponte as the Town of Ayer's Finance Manager/Town Account effective April 4, 2022. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works
Approve Change Order #2 as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order #2 as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order #2 as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order #2 as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order #2 as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the license agreement for Woodlawn Cemetery going into effect April 4, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the license agreement for Woodlawn Cemetery going into effect April 4, 2022. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the license agreement for Woodlawn Cemetery going into effect April 4, 2022. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the determination as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the determination as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the determination as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, sec. 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Finance Manager/Town Accountant; Assistant Town Manager; Town Manager and Exemption #3 (Collective...
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, sec. 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Finance Manager/Town Accountant; Assistant Town Manager; Town Manager and Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) DPW Contract Update and to adjourn from Executive Session. S. Houde 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; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2- 0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, sec. 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Finance Manager/Town Accountant; Assistant Town Manager; Town Manager and Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) DPW Contract Update and to adjourn from Executive Session. S. Houde 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; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 2- 0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
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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