MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 16, 2022
12 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
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Ratify the appointment of Ms. Amanda Lewis as the Benefits & Payroll Manager for a three-year term effective September 12, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to ratify the appointment of Ms. Amanda Lewis as the Benefits & Payroll Manager for a three-year term effective September 12, 2022 - June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to ratify the appointment of Ms. Amanda Lewis as the Benefits & Payroll Manager for a three-year term effective September 12, 2022 - June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Peter Cunningham, Nashua River Rail Trail - Request for Letter of Support
The Select Board sign the Letter of Support as presented by Peter Cunningham regarding the Nashua River Rail Trail
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland that the Select Board sign the Letter of Support as presented by Peter Cunningham regarding the Nashua River Rail Trail. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland that the Select Board sign the Letter of Support as presented by Peter Cunningham regarding the Nashua River Rail Trail. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve enough police officer(s), inthe absence of a constable, at the polling location of every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve enough police officer(s), inthe absence of a constable, at the polling location of every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of the Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve enough police officer(s), inthe absence of a constable, at the polling location of every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of the Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
The SB issue a State of Water Supply Conservation, in accordance with the rules and regulations, retroactively to August 4, 2022, which includes non- essential outdoor water usage
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland that the SB issue a State of Water Supply Conservation, in accordance with the rules and regulations, retroactively to August 4, 2022, which includes non- essential outdoor water usage. Motion Passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland that the SB issue a State of Water Supply Conservation, in accordance with the rules and regulations, retroactively to August 4, 2022, which includes non- essential outdoor water usage. Motion Passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the Agreement for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Services with Mass Development
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Agreement for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Services with Mass Development. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Agreement for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Services with Mass Development. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Approve Change Order Number 1 between the Town of Ayer and J.P. Cardillo & Sons, Inc in the amount of $20,090.87
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order Number 1 between the Town of Ayer and J.P. Cardillo & Sons, Inc in the amount of $20,090.87. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order Number 1 between the Town of Ayer and J.P. Cardillo & Sons, Inc in the amount of $20,090.87. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve Change Order Number 3 between the Town of Ayer and Winston Builders Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $-18,391.80
Motion; A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order Number 3 between the Town of Ayer and Winston Builders Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $-18,391.80, Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion; A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Change Order Number 3 between the Town of Ayer and Winston Builders Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $-18,391.80, Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Opening of the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant - October 24, 2022
Open the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant and to close it on Friday September 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM for Warrant Articles and Citizen's Petition
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to Open the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant and to close it on Friday September 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM for Warrant Articles and Citizen's Petition. Motion passed 3- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to Open the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant and to close it on Friday September 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM for Warrant Articles and Citizen's Petition. Motion passed 3- 0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Town Warrant{s)
Accept the $100 donation to the donation account
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to accept the $100 donation to the donation account. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to accept the $100 donation to the donation account. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from July 13, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from July 13, 2022. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from July 13, 2022. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Benefits & Payroll Manager
Enter into Executive - Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) to discuss the contract for the recently appointed Benefits and Payroll Manager and to...
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive - Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) to discuss the contract for the recently appointed Benefits and Payroll Manager and to adjourn from Executive Session. S. Copeland stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive - Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) to discuss the contract for the recently appointed Benefits and Payroll Manager and to adjourn from Executive Session. S. Copeland stated that to discuss these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, 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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