MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 19, 2023
7 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
During the meeting:
- Shaun C. Copeland took part remotely.
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)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works - Change Order 2 - Third Street Water and Drainage Improvements
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Third Street Water and Drainage with signature by the Chair. Roll] Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Third Street Water and Drainage with signature by the Chair. Roll] Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Third Street Water and Drainage with signature by the Chair. Roll] Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Roll] Call Vote
Maintain the Declaration of a State of Water Supply Conservation and lift the current mandatory ban on outdoor water use
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to maintain the Declaration of a State of Water Supply Conservation and lift the current mandatory ban on outdoor water use. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to maintain the Declaration of a State of Water Supply Conservation and lift the current mandatory ban on outdoor water use. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the study cost of up to $20,000 of ARPA funds for the Transfer Station Study
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the study cost of up to $20,000 of ARPA funds for the Transfer Station Study. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the study cost of up to $20,000 of ARPA funds for the Transfer Station Study. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Approve the updates to the Town's Financial Policies as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the updates to the Town's Financial Policies as presented. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the updates to the Town's Financial Policies as presented. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of November 21, 2023, and December 5, 2023
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of November 21, 2023, and December 5, 2023. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of November 21, 2023, and December 5, 2023. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 6:39 PM. Roll ; Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 6:39 PM. 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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