MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 4, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland, Christopher E. Tavares
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Review and Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approval of Quitclaim Deed for 71 Sandy Pond Road
Approve and sign the Quitclaim deed for 71 Sandy Pond Road as presented by the Town Manager and allowing the Town Manager to proceed with the closing on June 18" or June 20
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve and sign the Quitclaim deed for 71 Sandy Pond Road as presented by the Town Manager and allowing the Town Manager to proceed with the closing on June 18" or June 20, Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve and sign the Quitclaim deed for 71 Sandy Pond Road as presented by the Town Manager and allowing the Town Manager to proceed with the closing on June 18" or June 20, Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Mr. Jim Pinard to the Senior Center Site Selection Committee and Building Committee
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Jim Pinard to the Senior Center Site Selection Committee and Building Committee. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Jim Pinard to the Senior Center Site Selection Committee and Building Committee. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve the i reappointments to the Town boards and committees as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the i reappointments to the Town boards and committees as presented. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the i reappointments to the Town boards and committees as presented. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
C. Tavares be appointed to the Executive Bi-Board, Capital Planning Committee and the Devens Resolution Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that C. Tavares be appointed to the Executive Bi-Board, Capital Planning Committee and the Devens Resolution Committee. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that C. Tavares be appointed to the Executive Bi-Board, Capital Planning Committee and the Devens Resolution Committee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the May 7, 2024, meeting minutes as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland, seconded by J. Livingston to approve the May 7, 2024, meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed 2-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland, seconded by J. Livingston to approve the May 7, 2024, meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed 2-0-1..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the May 21, 2024, meeting minutes as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland, seconded by C. Tavares to approve the May 21, 2024, meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland, seconded by C. Tavares to approve the May 21, 2024, meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Reorganization of the Select Board
For S. Copeland to serve as the Chair on the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares for S. Copeland to serve as the Chair on the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares for S. Copeland to serve as the Chair on the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
For C. Tavares to serve as the Vice-Chair on the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston for C. Tavares to serve as the Vice-Chair on the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston for C. Tavares to serve as the Vice-Chair on the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
For J. Livingston to serve as the Clerk on the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, for J. Livingston to serve as the Clerk on the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, for J. Livingston to serve as the Clerk on the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:40 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:40 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
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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