MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 17, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes from September 19, 2023, and October 3, 2023
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from September 19, 2023, and October 3, 2023. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from September 19, 2023, and October 3, 2023. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works - Award of Kiddie Junction Playground Improvement Project
Award the Kiddie Junction Improvement Project in the amount of $454,575 to Cella Construction Company, LLC. with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to award the Kiddie Junction Improvement Project in the amount of $454,575 to Cella Construction Company, LLC. with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to award the Kiddie Junction Improvement Project in the amount of $454,575 to Cella Construction Company, LLC. with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Public Hearing - Calendar Year 2024 Solid Waste (Transfer Station) Rates
Approve the recommendation of no changes to the Transfer Station fees and implementation of a professional evaluation of the finances and the operations of the Transfer Station as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the recommendation of no changes to the Transfer Station fees and implementation of a professional evaluation of the finances and the operations of the Transfer Station as presented. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the recommendation of no changes to the Transfer Station fees and implementation of a professional evaluation of the finances and the operations of the Transfer Station as presented. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Close the public hearing at 6:34 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to close the public hearing at 6:34 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to close the public hearing at 6:34 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Ayer and DECA Corp. for Curley Circle
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Ayer and DECA Corp. for Curley Circle. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Ayer and DECA Corp. for Curley Circle. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Insurance Advisory Committee Recommendation - FY'25 Employee Health Insurance
Accept the MIJA proposal and join the MIIA trust for fiscal year 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to accept the MIJA proposal and join the MIIA trust for fiscal year 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to accept the MIJA proposal and join the MIIA trust for fiscal year 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
I Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Ms. Jane Morriss to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Jane Morriss to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Ms. Jane Morriss to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the Budget Calendar as presented with the change of the Tax Classification Hearing being moved to December 5, 2023
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Budget Calendar as presented with the change of the Tax Classification Hearing being moved to December 5, 2023. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Budget Calendar as presented with the change of the Tax Classification Hearing being moved to December 5, 2023. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the Municipal Aggregation Plan with removing the refence to the Town Charter (since the Town does not have one)
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Municipal Aggregation Plan with removing the refence to the Town Charter (since the Town does not have one). Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Municipal Aggregation Plan with removing the refence to the Town Charter (since the Town does not have one). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 7:04 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 7:04 PM. Motion passed 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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