MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 19, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Scott A. Houde as absent.
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland
Absent: Scott A. Houde
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 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
13 - Amendment to Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Gases and Solids License - JAR Realty Corporation, 1 Nem
Continue the public hearing until 6:00 PM on Tuesday April 2, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to continue the public hearing until 6:00 PM on Tuesday April 2, 2024. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to continue the public hearing until 6:00 PM on Tuesday April 2, 2024. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Increase Water and Sewer Rates as recommended by the Rate Review Committee effective July 1, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to increase Water and Sewer Rates as recommended by the Rate Review Committee effective July 1, 2024. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to increase Water and Sewer Rates as recommended by the Rate Review Committee effective July 1, 2024. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:51 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to close the public hearing at 6:51 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to close the public hearing at 6:51 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve Change Order 1 as presented, including the time extension with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 as presented, including the time extension with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order 1 as presented, including the time extension with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve a letter of support to the MPO for the Main Street Reconstruction Project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a letter of support to the MPO for the Main Street Reconstruction Project. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a letter of support to the MPO for the Main Street Reconstruction Project. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the out-of-town sewer application and waive the 90-day submission requirement is waived with a public hearing to be held on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the out-of-town sewer application and waive the 90-day submission requirement is waived with a public hearing to be held on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the out-of-town sewer application and waive the 90-day submission requirement is waived with a public hearing to be held on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Chief Brian Gill, Aver Police Department - Ayer Special Meeting, October 23, 2023
Approve fees as described by Chief Gill for the transient merchant bylaw
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve fees as described by Chief Gill for the transient merchant bylaw. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve fees as described by Chief Gill for the transient merchant bylaw. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants and FY 2025 Budget Process Update
Authorize $310,512.90 from the Town's ARPA Funds to pay the FY 2024 Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) Dissolution Invoice and to further authorize that the Town fund its portion of $350,000...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize $310,512.90 from the Town's ARPA Funds to pay the FY 2024 Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) Dissolution Invoice and to further authorize that the Town fund its portion of $350,000 for the purchase of 71 Sandy Pond Road to come from the Town's remaining ARPA funds with any remaining balance to come from the Town's UDAG Fund subject to a future replenishment by Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize $310,512.90 from the Town's ARPA Funds to pay the FY 2024 Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) Dissolution Invoice and to further authorize that the Town fund its portion of $350,000 for the purchase of 71 Sandy Pond Road to come from the Town's remaining ARPA funds with any remaining balance to come from the Town's UDAG Fund subject to a future replenishment by Town Meeting. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of March 6, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of March 6, 2024. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of March 6, 2024. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Finance Manager Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) DPW...
Motion: At 7:58 PM, a motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Finance Manager Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) DPW Director Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Police Chief Personal Services Contract; Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) Ratification of Dispatchers Contract MOA and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Copeland further stated that discussing these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: At 7:58 PM, a motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Finance Manager Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) DPW Director Personal Services Contract; Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Police Chief Personal Services Contract; Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining) Ratification of Dispatchers Contract MOA and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. S. Copeland further stated that discussing these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (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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