MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 7, 2022
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott A. Houde arrived after the meeting began (5:49 PM).
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Copeland, LivingstonScott A. Houde arrived at 5:49 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the intention to layout road acceptance for the remaining portion of Riley Jayne Farm Subdivision and to proceed to Town Meeting
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the intention to layout road acceptance for the remaining portion of Riley Jayne Farm Subdivision and to proceed to Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Copeland, LivingstonScott A. Houde arrived at 5:49 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the intention to layout road acceptance for the remaining portion of Riley Jayne Farm Subdivision and to proceed to Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the Order of Layout for Woodland Way and a portion of Hemlock Drive as presented in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Order of Layout for Woodland Way and a portion of Hemlock Drive as presented in the packet. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Copeland, LivingstonScott A. Houde arrived at 5:49 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Order of Layout for Woodland Way and a portion of Hemlock Drive as presented in the packet. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Execute the contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Filter Media Replacement in the amount of $352,026 with for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Filter Media Replacement in the amount of $352,026 with for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Filter Media Replacement in the amount of $352,026 with for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Lift the current ban on variances for the purpose of establishing lawns
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to lift the current ban on variances for the purpose of establishing lawns. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to lift the current ban on variances for the purpose of establishing lawns. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Award Phase 1 of the Pirone Park Playground Project to Brighter Horizons, Inc. of Ayer, MA in the amount of $173,000
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to award Phase 1 of the Pirone Park Playground Project to Brighter Horizons, Inc. of Ayer, MA in the amount of $173,000. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to award Phase 1 of the Pirone Park Playground Project to Brighter Horizons, Inc. of Ayer, MA in the amount of $173,000. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Alan Manoian, Director, Office of Community & Economic Development - FY'23 UDAG Budget Funding
Approve $113,701 in UDAG Funding for the FY '23 Economic and Community Development Budget
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve $113,701 in UDAG Funding for the FY '23 Economic and Community Development Budget. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve $113,701 in UDAG Funding for the FY '23 Economic and Community Development Budget. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Town Warrant(s)
Appoint Ms. Marge Withee to the COA Board of Directors with a term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Marge Withee to the COA Board of Directors with a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Marge Withee to the COA Board of Directors with a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Appoint the following residents to the following terms on the Cultural Council: Susan Tordella-Williams June 30, 2023; Jin Hong June 30, 2024; Bob Williams June 30, 2024; Linda McGillicuddy June...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to appoint the following residents to the following terms on the Cultural Council: Susan Tordella-Williams June 30, 2023; Jin Hong June 30, 2024; Bob Williams June 30, 2024; Linda McGillicuddy June 30, 2025; Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to appoint the following residents to the following terms on the Cultural Council: Susan Tordella-Williams June 30, 2023; Jin Hong June 30, 2024; Bob Williams June 30, 2024; Linda McGillicuddy June 30, 2025; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Approve the use of $31,000 in UDAG funding for the continued due diligence for senior center site selection
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the use of $31,000 in UDAG funding for the continued due diligence for senior center site selection. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the use of $31,000 in UDAG funding for the continued due diligence for senior center site selection. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Historic Fire Station - Amendment for Extension to Original Agreement - South Bay Additional Removal
Approve the Amendment for Extension between the Town of Ayer and Seal Harbor Companies, LLC
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Amendment for Extension between the Town of Ayer and Seal Harbor Companies, LLC. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Amendment for Extension between the Town of Ayer and Seal Harbor Companies, LLC. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Approve the one-day liquor license for Amanda Dausman and Arber Kasa for St. Andrew's Parish on September 24, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the one-day liquor license for Amanda Dausman and Arber Kasa for St. Andrew's Parish on September 24, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the one-day liquor license for Amanda Dausman and Arber Kasa for St. Andrew's Parish on September 24, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Approve the meeting minutes from August 16, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from August 16, 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 August 16, 2022. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 6:19 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 6:19 PM. Motion passed 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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