MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 16, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Alicia Hersey, Community Development, Program Manager - Approval of FY'24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Appli
Approve the FY'24 CDBG grant moving forward
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the FY'24 CDBG grant moving forward. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the FY'24 CDBG grant moving forward. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
The Select Board vote to authorize the Chief of Police to assign the following police details for the 2024 calendar year elections: Presidential Primary March 5, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm Annual Town...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde that the Select Board vote to authorize the Chief of Police to assign the following police details for the 2024 calendar year elections: Presidential Primary March 5, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm Annual Town Election May 14, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm State Primary Election September 3, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm General Election November 5, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde that the Select Board vote to authorize the Chief of Police to assign the following police details for the 2024 calendar year elections: Presidential Primary March 5, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm Annual Town Election May 14, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm State Primary Election September 3, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm General Election November 5, 2024 6:00am - 10:00pm. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works - Execution of Contract for Pulpit Rock Drainage and Pathway Imp
Execute the contract for the Pulpit Rock Drainage and Pathway Improvements project in the amount of $74,500 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract for the Pulpit Rock Drainage and Pathway Improvements project in the amount of $74,500 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract for the Pulpit Rock Drainage and Pathway Improvements project in the amount of $74,500 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Authorize up to $100,000 in ARPA funding for the award of the Spectacle Pond Filter Media Replacement project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $100,000 in ARPA funding for the award of the Spectacle Pond Filter Media Replacement project. Motion passed 2- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize up to $100,000 in ARPA funding for the award of the Spectacle Pond Filter Media Replacement project. Motion passed 2- 0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Award the Spectacle Pond Filter Media Replacement project to Winston Builders Corporation in the amount of $408,889.00
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to award the Spectacle Pond Filter Media Replacement project to Winston Builders Corporation in the amount of $408,889.00. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to award the Spectacle Pond Filter Media Replacement project to Winston Builders Corporation in the amount of $408,889.00. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Opening of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2024
The Select Board open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde that the Select Board open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2024. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde that the Select Board open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2024. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 19, 2023
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 19, 2023. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 19, 2023. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
71 Sandy Pond Road
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 A Exemption #6 (Consideration for Purchase of Real Estate) for 71 Sandy Pond Road and to adjourn at the...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 A Exemption #6 (Consideration for Purchase of Real Estate) for 71 Sandy Pond Road and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. She further stated that discussing this in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 A Exemption #6 (Consideration for Purchase of Real Estate) for 71 Sandy Pond Road and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. She further stated that discussing this in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
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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