SEPT 3, 2024 BER MINUTES

PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

PUTNAM COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BER CONFERENCE ROOM

September 3, 2024

4:30 P.M.

 

  1. Call to order: 4:30 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: via phone
    5. Mr. Dick Forrester: via phone
  • Public Comments
    1. None
  1. Approval of Agenda
    1. Ms. Parker moved to approve the agenda.
      1. Mr. Walden seconded the motion.
      2. Vote: all in favor.
    2. Recommended Consent Agenda
      1. Approval of Minutes August 6, 2024
        1. Mr. Walden moved to approve the minutes as presented.
        2. Ms. Parker seconded the motion.
  • Vote: all in favor.
  1. Discussion Items
    1. November General Election
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on General Election
        1. November BER Meeting time set for 5:30 PM
        2. Early Processing Set, time to be discussed.
        3. Discussion of Vote Review and Duplication Panel Oaths
      2. November Special Election Primary
        1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board
        2. Qualifying for Dist. 1 Primary-Sept 9-11
  • Mr. Forrester asked if Write in had until 29 days before election.
  1. In person training-Aug 26-28
    1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board about training in Forsyth GA.
  2. Voter outreach update
    1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board that no high school had set a time for outreach and would have to postpone if they did at this point.
    2. Meeting with Eatonton Messenger Sept 12/13
  3. Election Prep update
    1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the prep for the November election.
      1. Ballot proof
      2. Test tabulators
    2. Poll Worker training-Sept 18, 19, 23, 25 & 26
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board that poll worker training had been set.
    3. Handicap ramp update
      1. Mrs. Rudolph informed the Board that the handicap ramp had been installed.
      2. Mr. Patten wanted to be put on record that he was concerned about the new ramp
    4. Election Mail Report
      1. Mrs. Rudolph wanted to warn the Board about any mail they may receive that is suspicious, and to report it.
    5. Budget Request for 2025-Approved Budget-
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the Approved 2025 budget
    6. Budget 2024 Review
      1. Mrs. Rudolph updated the Board on the current 2024 Budget
  • Business and Information from Board Members and Staff
    1. Mr. Forrester: none
    2. Mr. Walden: none
    3. Ms. Parker: none
    4. Ms. Webb: none
    5. Mr. Patten: none
    6. Mrs. Rudolph: none
  • Adjourn: 5:12 P.M.
    1. Mr. Walden moved to adjourn the meeting.
    2. Ms. Parker seconded the motion.
    3. Vote: all in favor