MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 21, 2022
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
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 S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Recognition of Tom Hogan, Assessing Administrator
Ratify the appointment of Ms. Lynda McQuade as Assessing Administrator effective July 6, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Ms. Lynda McQuade as Assessing Administrator effective July 6, 2022 - June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to ratify the appointment of Ms. Lynda McQuade as Assessing Administrator effective July 6, 2022 - June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Alan Manoian, Director, Office of Community and Economic Development - Request for Waiver from Appraisal Requirements -
Authorize and approve the DRAFT letter to DHCD from the Select Board as presented in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to authorize and approve the DRAFT letter to DHCD from the Select Board as presented in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to authorize and approve the DRAFT letter to DHCD from the Select Board as presented in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Authorize and approve the DRAFT letter to DHCD from the Chair of the Select Board as presented in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to authorize and approve the DRAFT letter to DHCD from the Chair of the Select Board as presented in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to authorize and approve the DRAFT letter to DHCD from the Chair of the Select Board as presented in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Extend the contract to July 31, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to extend the contract to July 31, 2022. Motion : passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to extend the contract to July 31, 2022. Motion : passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Authorize a letter from the Select Board to MassDOT for funding for the West Main Street Bridge project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize a letter from the Select Board to MassDOT for funding for the West Main Street Bridge project. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize a letter from the Select Board to MassDOT for funding for the West Main Street Bridge project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report
Reappoint Robert Pontbriand to the MART Advisory Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint Robert Pontbriand to the MART Advisory Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint Robert Pontbriand to the MART Advisory Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Reappoint Shaun Copeland to the MJTC
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint Shaun Copeland to the MJTC. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to reappoint Shaun Copeland to the MJTC. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the reappointments as laid out by the Town Manager and in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the reappointments as laid out by the Town Manager and in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the reappointments as laid out by the Town Manager and in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022, and June 7, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022, and June 7, 2022. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022, and June 7, 2022. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (Exemption #2 Non-Union Personnel Negotiations)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 Non-Union Personnel Negotiations for ratification of the Assessing Administrator's...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 Non-Union Personnel Negotiations for ratification of the Assessing Administrator's Personal Services Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. S. Houde stated to discuss these matters 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 by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 Non-Union Personnel Negotiations for ratification of the Assessing Administrator's Personal Services Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. S. Houde stated to discuss these matters 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 by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, 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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