AUG 6, 2024 BER MINUTES

PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

PUTNAM COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BER CONFERENCE ROOM

August 6, 2024

4:30 P.M.

 

  1. Call to order: 4:28 P.M.
  2. Roll Call
    1. Mr. Charles Patten, Chairperson: present
    2. Mr. Emory Walden, Vice-Chairperson: present
    3. Ms. Anne Parker: present
    4. Ms. Lorraine Webb: present
    5. Mr. Dick Forrester: present
  • Public Comments
    1. Dr. Steve Hersey-Dr. Hersey requested clarification on the signed Resolution by the BOC for the SPLOST #10. Exhibit A was signed with an error. Dr. Hersey did not know what was submitted for current publishing to correct the error and who gave the submission.
  1. Approval of Agenda
    1. Ms.Parker moved to approve the agenda.
      1. Ms. Webb seconded the motion.
      2. Vote: all in favor.
    2. Recommended Consent Agenda
      1. Approval of Minutes July 2, 2024
        1. Mr. Forrester moved to approve the minutes as presented.
        2. Ms. Webb seconded the motion.
  • Vote: all in favor.
  1. Discussion Items
    1. November General Election
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on called Elections to be on the ballot
        1. District 1 to fill vacancy-called 7/11 & 7/18
        2. HB 1413-Homestead Exemption-called 8/1
        3. EPSLOST-called 8/1
        4. SPLOST-called 8/1
      2. Qualifying for Dist. 1 vacancy-Aug 19-21, 2 candidates had come in.
    2. November Special Election Primary
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board called-7/25 & 8/1
      2. Qualifying for Dist. 1 Primary-Sept 9-11
    3. In person training-Aug 26-28
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board that 2 employees would go daily for training in Forsyth GA.
    4. Voter outreach update
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board that she had reached out to the local school systems to see about educating the high school students.
    5. Election Prep update
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the prep ideas for the November election.
    6. New Equipment update
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the new UPS’ that the county received from the SOS and that the State would now be reporting ENR to Enhanced Voting.
    7. Poll Worker training-Sept 18, 19, 23, 25 & 26
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board that poll worker training had been set.
    8. Handicap ramp update
      1. Mrs. Rudolph informed the Board that we had received estimates for the new handicap ramp outside of the BER.
    9. Budget Request for 2025-Proposed Budget-
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the new Proposed 2025 budget
    10. Budget 2024 Review
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the current 2024 Budget
    11. Use of BER Office Space
      1. Mrs. Rudolph brought to the attention of the Board with the assistance of Chairman Patten that BER Policy 08-01 requests that the Board approve the use of the BER space for qualification times.
        1. Mr. Forrester moved to make a motion that either party can use the BER space for qualifying Sept 9-11, 2024, for the Special Primary.
        2. Ms. Webb seconded the motion.
          1. Ms. Parker made a note that this should be done every time for qualification.
        3. Vote: all in favor.
  • Business and Information from Board Members and Staff
    1. Mr. Forrester: none
    2. Mr. Walden: none
    3. Ms. Parker: question about last month’s meeting
    4. Ms. Webb: will not be here for the Sept meeting but can be on a call.
    5. Mr. Patten: thanked Mrs. Rudolph for keeping the Board informed.
    6. Mrs. Rudolph: Thanked the Board for the consideration of her when dealing with the 2025 Budget.
  • Adjourn: 5:28 P.M.
    1. Mr. Walden moved to adjourn the meeting.
    2. Mr. Forrester seconded the motion.
    3. Vote: all in favor

 

 

 

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Kimberly Rudolph                                                                        Charles Patten

Supervisor Election and Registration                                      Chairperson