MEETING OF THE
In Attendance:
Board Members:
Jerrold Garson, President
John Sullivan, Vice President
Nancy Dacek, Secretary
Nahid Khozeimeh
Rosalyn Pelles
Lucia Nazarian
Staff:
Margaret Jurgensen, Director
Sara Harris, Deputy Election Director
Leslie Hatch, Election
Judge Coordinator
Laletta Dorsey, Program Specialist
Christine Rzeszut, Acting Operations Manager
Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Outreach Coordinator
Kevin Karpinski, Legal Counsel
Renee Adams, Election Aide
Guests:
Dr. Thomas Jones
Mary Kiraly
Barbara Sanders,
Convene Meeting and
Declare Quorum Present
Mr. Garson called the
meeting to order at
Additions/Changes to the Agenda
There
were no additions or changes to the agenda.
Approval of
Minutes from the
Election Director Status Reports
Budget
Ms. Jurgensen reported that spending
remains on track for both elections. She noted that no monies were included in
the upcoming budget for early voting. Ms. Jurgensen reported that
Voter Registration
Ms. Jurgensen reported that
voter registration was held on March 14th and 15th. She
stated that a Press release issued March 10th and media calls were
directed to County Council media spokesperson Neil Greenburg. Ms. Jurgensen stated
that voter registration was held at Aspen Hill Library, Marilyn Praisner
Library, Olney Library, and White Oak Library. She reported that registration
was slow and had less that 6 applications or changes. Ms. Jurgensen reported
that there was an incident at Olney Library where the registrar left her 14
year old son alone at the table to help her husband with a sick child. She
noted that a member of the public saw the child sitting at the table and was
upset that the child was there alone. Dr. Zelaya elaborated on the incident and
discussed her work ethic with the Board.
State Board of
Elections
Ms. Jurgensen reported
that the bids for the new voting system closed on
Facility Issues
Ms. Rzeszut reported that
there was nothing new to report for the Twinbrook Board of Elections' facility.
She reported on the new Board of Elections'
§ Ms. Rzeszut briefed the Board
on the second site visit conducted last week. She noted that the work is on
schedule and things are looking good.
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Floor plan was
revised to move the front counter closer to the front door in order to allow
two additional work stations in the registration area. Further, the counter will have shelving on
the registration side to provide additional storage area and the closet
assigned to registration will be outfitted with shelving as well.
§ Security system estimates are
being compared with a decision expected within two weeks.
§ Final furniture design review
will be handled within the week.
§ Purchase orders for all moving
services have been requested.
Board Attorney Report
Mr. Karpinski stated that there was nothing new to
report.
Old Business
Ms. Jurgensen reported that the Ethics Report is due on
April 30th and can be filed electronically.
New Business
State
Legislature
Ms. Jurgensen reported that she contacted other jurisdiction
regarding bills the election judges and new voting systems. She stated that she
is opposed to the rigid definitions regarding duties of election judges. Mrs.
Harris stated that information from the previous MAEO Legislative Committee
meeting is included in the packet. She discussed the MAEO upcoming meetings
included in folders. Mr. Garson discussed making amendments to bills that
concern the Board of Elections. He discussed making several changes to House
Bills 334 and 1392 for miscellaneous and clarifying corrections. The Board
agreed to review HB Bill 1392 and discuss at a later date.
*** Ms. Hatch entered
the meeting at
Special Council District 4 Election Preparation
Polling
Places
Ms. Jurgensen reported that
polling place visits will be completed by this
from each political party to review the polling place maps
for the 100 foot electioneering rule. She added that the post cards to notify
voters of Special Election dates are being prepared with delivery expected
within the next 10 days.
Election
Judges
Ms. Jurgensen reported a need for approximately 450
Election Judges for the County Council Special Election cycle and that
approximately 80 % of those positions are filled. The totals are as follows:
92 Chief Judges
310 Voting Operation Judges
92 Closer Judges
Ms. Jurgensen stated that these totals include
substitutes. She noted that election judge training staff will serve as
roamers/ technicians. Ms. Jurgensen stated that there are 200 voting units and
165 EPBs to be deployed.
***Ms. Hatch left the
meeting at
Absentee
to Date
Ms.
Jurgensen reported that there were 410 overseas voters' requests and 12domestic
voters' requests for absentee ballots for the Special Council District 4
Election.
Ballot
Preparation
Ms.
Jurgensen reported that ballots are expected to be delivered by
Sample
Ballot
Ms.
Jurgensen stated that the proofing of the sample ballot has been completed by
Mrs. Khozeimeh and Mr. Garson and the sample ballot
is currently at the print shop. Ms. Jurgensen requested the Board to approve
printing of sample ballots and hours for absentee voting. The Board discussed
and concluded that absentee voting hours will be extended on Wednesday thru
Friday from
A motion was made by Mr. Sullivan to have voting hours
on Sundays from
A
motion was made by Mr. Garson to have voting hours extended on Wednesday thru
Friday from
Resolution
A
motion was made by Mrs. Dacek for the Montgomery
County Board of Elections to direct the Election Director, Margaret Jurgensen,
to conduct the Logic and Accuracy testing for the Special Primary and General
Elections of County Council District 4 in accordance to COMAR 33.10.02.14 and
33.10.02.15. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Sullivan and carried unanimously.
Coordination
Meetings
Ms.
Jurgensen stated that she is meeting with the following departments:
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· School/County telecommunication
· Crossing Guards
· Facilities
· Public Schools
Future
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Adjournment
With no further business, a motion was made by Mrs. Dacek to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Sullivan and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Marjorie
M. Roher
Administrative
Specialist
APPROVED BY THE BOARD:
Minutes Approved
Jerrold S. Garson
Board President