MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 21, 2023
6 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. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. 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. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the Class II License request with the conditions recommended by the Police Chief
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Class II License request with the conditions recommended by the Police Chief. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Class II License request with the conditions recommended by the Police Chief. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Approve the Cemetery Fees as : presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Cemetery Fees as : presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Cemetery Fees as : presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Town Warrant(s)
Approve the FY '24 2% COLA for Non-Union Personnel
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the FY '24 2% COLA for Non-Union Personnel. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the FY '24 2% COLA for Non-Union Personnel. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the meeting minutes from February 7, 2023
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from February 7, 2023. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from February 7, 2023. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief Personal Services Contracts
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personne]) to discuss the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs Personal Services Contracts and to...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personne]) to discuss the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs Personal Services Contracts and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. She further noted that discussing these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, 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 MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personne]) to discuss the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs Personal Services Contracts and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. She further noted that discussing these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, 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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