MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 15, 2022
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Jannice L. Livingston, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shaun C. Copeland took part remotely.
- Jannice L. Livingston took part remotely.
- Scott A. Houde 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; 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 meeting agenda. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Public Hearing
Approve the FY '23 Water and Sewer Rates as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the FY '23 Water and Sewer Rates 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 S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the FY '23 Water and Sewer Rates as presented. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:33 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:33 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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:33 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Town of Ayer's inclusion in the Lunenburg Shirley Trucking/Freight Study
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Town of Ayer's inclusion in the Lunenburg Shirley Trucking/Freight Study. 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 Town of Ayer's inclusion in the Lunenburg Shirley Trucking/Freight Study. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works
Execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Joseph P. Cardillo and Son, Inc. in the amount of $572,500 with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Joseph P. Cardillo and Son, Inc. in the amount of $572,500 with signature by the Chair. 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 execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Joseph P. Cardillo and Son, Inc. in the amount of $572,500 with signature by the Chair. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and CHB Excavating in the amount of $168,845
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and CHB Excavating in the amount of $168,845. 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 execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and CHB Excavating in the amount of $168,845. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Authorize the use of ARPA funds to hire an ARPA consultant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP not to exceed $15,000
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the use of ARPA funds to hire an ARPA consultant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP not to exceed $15,000. 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 authorize the use of ARPA funds to hire an ARPA consultant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP not to exceed $15,000. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of February 15, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of February 15, 2022. 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 approve the meeting minutes of February 15, 2022. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, sec. 21A Exemption #3 (Union Contract Negotiations) Review/Ratification of DPW Contract MOA and to adjourn from Executive Session. J....
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 #3 (Union Contract Negotiations) Review/Ratification of DPW Contract MOA 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; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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 #3 (Union Contract Negotiations) Review/Ratification of DPW Contract MOA 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; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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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