MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Christopher E. Tavares, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
IC Federal Credit Union Check Presentation - Town's Fuel and Housing Emergency Fund
The Town accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 for the Town's Fuel and Housing Emergency Fund
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares that the Town accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 for the Town's Fuel and Housing Emergency Fund. Motion passed 3- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares that the Town accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 for the Town's Fuel and Housing Emergency Fund. Motion passed 3- 0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, Department of Public Works - Water Supply Update
The Board declare a State of Water Supply Conservation and implement an Outdoor Water Use Ban effective June 24, 2024: Outdoor water uses are controlled as follows: a) Watering with a hand hose...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board declare a State of Water Supply Conservation and implement an Outdoor Water Use Ban effective June 24, 2024: Outdoor water uses are controlled as follows: a) Watering with a hand hose only; b) Watering with water can only; c) All other outdoor watering with shall be prohibited. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board declare a State of Water Supply Conservation and implement an Outdoor Water Use Ban effective June 24, 2024: Outdoor water uses are controlled as follows: a) Watering with a hand hose only; b) Watering with water can only; c) All other outdoor watering with shall be prohibited. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Livingston that the Board declare a State of Water Supply Conservation and implement an Outdoor Water Use Ban effective
Execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Media Replacement project in the amount of $211,400 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Media Replacement project in the amount of $211,400 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Media Replacement project in the amount of $211,400 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Execute the intermunicipal agreement between Ayer and MassDevelopment Financing Authority, owner of the Devens Water Utility with signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the intermunicipal agreement between Ayer and MassDevelopment Financing Authority, owner of the Devens Water Utility with signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the intermunicipal agreement between Ayer and MassDevelopment Financing Authority, owner of the Devens Water Utility with signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Execute the license agreement between the Town and the Sandy Pond School Association
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the license agreement between the Town and the Sandy Pond School Association. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the license agreement between the Town and the Sandy Pond School Association. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Mr. Scott Houde to the Capital Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Scott Houde to the Capital Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Scott Houde to the Capital Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve the reappointments to the Town boards and committees as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the reappointments to the Town boards and committees as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the reappointments to the Town boards and committees as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of June 4, 2024 as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of June 4, 2024 as presented. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of June 4, 2024 as presented. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) COA Director Contract Ratification and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) COA Director Contract Ratification and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; C. Tavares, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) COA Director Contract Ratification and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; C. Tavares, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, 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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