MARCH 4, 2025 BER MINUTES

PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

PUTNAM COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BER CONFERENCE ROOM

March 4, 2025

3:30 P.M.

 

  • Call to order: 3:33 P.M.
  • 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. None
  • Approval of Agenda
    1. Ms. Webb moved to approve the agenda.
    2. Ms. Parker seconded the motion.
    3. Vote: all in favor.
  • Recommended Consent Agenda-Approval of Minutes-February 4, 2025
    1. Mr. Forrester moved to approve of the minutes as presented.
    2. Ms. Parker seconded the motion.
    3. Vote: all in favor.
  • Discussion Items
    1. Investigation
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the status of an investigation ongoing with the PCSO.
    2. Budget 2025
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board with the 2025 Budget.
    3. BER Board Member Update
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the Board Members terms.
        1. Mr. Patten updated the Board that Emory Walden is notifying the Board of stepping down and Sarah Maslayak being appointed by the Democratic party to be his replacement.
          1. Discussion of Vice Chair Position
            1. According to the Bi laws, every January a Vice-Chair should be elected to the BER. The discussion was once Ms. Maslayak is sworn in, the BER will vote on a new Vice Chair.
  • Business and Information from Board Members and Staff
    1. Mr. Patten: Thank you to Emory.
    2. Mr. Walden: Enjoyed working with the BER for 15+ years.
    3. Ms. Parker: Question-What is the procedure for swearing in? Answered by Mr. Patten.
    4. Ms. Webb: We will miss Emory.
    5. Mr. Forrester: 2 things- Congratulations to Emory on retirement. What was the outcome of the sidewalk? Mr. Patten advised that County Manager states that the sidewalk is ADA compliant and no further action will be taken.
    6. Mrs. Rudolph: Thank you to Emory for his time and welcome anytime to visit!
  • Adjournment: 4:03PM.
    1. Mr. Walden moved to adjourn the meeting.
    2. Ms. Webb seconded the motion.
    3. Vote: all in favor.

 

 

ATTEST:

 

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Kimberly Rudolph                                                                  Charles Patten

Supervisor Election and Registration                                 Chairperson