MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 18, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the Liquor License Application for Pleasant Café Inc. as requested
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Liquor License Application for Pleasant Café Inc. as requested. Motion passed 3-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Liquor License Application for Pleasant Café Inc. as requested. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:31 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:31 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:31 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Request for Abatement - Water Bill - 95 Washington Street
Request the abatement in the amount of $389.07 to Matthew Murphy for his water bill
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to request the abatement in the amount of $389.07 to Matthew Murphy for his water bill. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to request the abatement in the amount of $389.07 to Matthew Murphy for his water bill. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
ARPA Funding Request from the Building Committee for the Proposed Senior Center/Community Center
Approve $150,000 in ARPA funding for the Building Committee for the proposed Senior/Community Center
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve $150,000 in ARPA funding for the Building Committee for the proposed Senior/Community Center. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve $150,000 in ARPA funding for the Building Committee for the proposed Senior/Community Center. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Ayer + Devens 2033 Study & Report Committee Interviews/Appointments
The SB expand the Committee membership from 9 to 11 positions
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the SB expand the Committee membership from 9 to 11 positions. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the SB expand the Committee membership from 9 to 11 positions. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Appoint the following residents to the Ayer + Devens 2033 Committee: Jim Fay, Rebecca Jones, Sandra Kelly, Rachel Kozera, Barry Schwarzel, Erich Sechman, and Ben Vogelsang
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint the following residents to the Ayer + Devens 2033 Committee: Jim Fay, Rebecca Jones, Sandra Kelly, Rachel Kozera, Barry Schwarzel, Erich Sechman, and Ben Vogelsang. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint the following residents to the Ayer + Devens 2033 Committee: Jim Fay, Rebecca Jones, Sandra Kelly, Rachel Kozera, Barry Schwarzel, Erich Sechman, and Ben Vogelsang. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Emergency 24" Sewer Trunk Repair
Ratify the agreement with GVC Construction, Inc. for emergency repairs up to $100,000
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livington to ratify the agreement with GVC Construction, Inc. for emergency repairs up to $100,000. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livington to ratify the agreement with GVC Construction, Inc. for emergency repairs up to $100,000. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve an amendment to the emergency repairs contract to allow the repair work up to $250,000
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livington to approve an amendment to the emergency repairs contract to allow the repair work up to $250,000. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livington to approve an amendment to the emergency repairs contract to allow the repair work up to $250,000. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Authorize $600,000 in ARPA funds for inflow/infiltration repairs
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize $600,000 in ARPA funds for inflow/infiltration repairs. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize $600,000 in ARPA funds for inflow/infiltration repairs. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Award the Sandy Pond Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Alternative 2 to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $1,398,831
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to award the Sandy Pond Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Alternative 2 to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $1,398,831. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to award the Sandy Pond Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Alternative 2 to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $1,398,831. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve Change Order #2 for Onyx Corporation in the amount of $347,105.69 with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livington to approve Change Order #2 for Onyx Corporation in the amount of $347,105.69 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livington to approve Change Order #2 for Onyx Corporation in the amount of $347,105.69 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Town Warrant(s)
Appoint Ms. Amanda Lewis to the Insurance Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Amanda Lewis to the Insurance Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Amanda Lewis to the Insurance Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Appoint Mr. Kevin Johnston as the Retiree representative to the Insurance Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Kevin Johnston as the Retiree representative to the Insurance Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Kevin Johnston as the Retiree representative to the Insurance Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Appoint Ms. Donna Lavoie to the Disabilities Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Donna Lavoie to the Disabilities Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Donna Lavoie to the Disabilities Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 8:37 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 8:37 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
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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