MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2023
9 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.
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“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)
Reimburse M. Fermanian $3,000 for the sewer connection fee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to reimburse M. Fermanian $3,000 for the sewer connection fee. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to reimburse M. Fermanian $3,000 for the sewer connection fee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Public Hearing - FY 2024 Tax Classification Hearing
Not adopt the open space discount
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the open space discount. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the open space discount. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the residential exemption
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the residential exemption. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the residential exemption. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Not adopt the small commercial exemption
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the small commercial exemption. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to not adopt the small commercial exemption. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Adopt a CIP Shift Factor of 1.66 and Residential Factor of .7427 for FY 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adopt a CIP Shift Factor of 1.66 and Residential Factor of .7427 for FY 2024. Motion passed 3-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adopt a CIP Shift Factor of 1.66 and Residential Factor of .7427 for FY 2024. 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.
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“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)
2024 License Renewals
Approve the list of license renewals as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the list of license renewals as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the list of license renewals as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
21A Exemption #6 (Consider Acquisition of Real Property) 71 Sandy Pond Road and Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) AFFF/
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 A, section 21 A Exemption #6 (Consider Acquisition of Real Property) 71 Sandy Pond Road and Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) AFFF/PFAS...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 A, section 21 A Exemption #6 (Consider Acquisition of Real Property) 71 Sandy Pond Road and Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) AFFF/PFAS litigation and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that discussing these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, 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 30 A, section 21 A Exemption #6 (Consider Acquisition of Real Property) 71 Sandy Pond Road and Exemption #3 (Litigation Strategy) AFFF/PFAS litigation and to adjourn at the conclusion of Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that discussing these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, 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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