Board of Elections

1 Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018— AMENDED 12/ 04/ 18 The monthly meeting of the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Board of Elections Office ( upstairs conference room), 155 E. Washington Street, Athens, Georgia. A. Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 3: 10 p. m. by Charles Knapper, Chairman Other Members Present: Michele Simpson, Vice Chairperson; Walter Wilson, Secretary Alison McCullick, Board Member, Jesse Evans, Board Member Others Present: Charlotte Sosebee, Director; Wanda Raley, Recording Clerk B. Welcome Guests Several guests in attendance: 1. Joellen Childers— Interested ACC citizen 2. Robert Hiss— Assistant Manager, ACCUG 3. William Berryman— County Attorney, ACCUG 4. Greg Davis— Interested ACC citizen C. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Motion and second to approve minutes of prior meeting, pending an investigation of Executive Session by William Berryman, County Attorney. This investigation was requested by an unidentified citizen. Decision will be reported at Board of Elections meeting on December 4, 2018. D. Citizen Input Joellen Childers stated her confusion regarding Executive Session held on September 4. She also asked about provisional ballots. Charlotte explained how provisional ballots are processed. E. Director of Elections& Voter Registration Office Update Attached F. Unfinished Business None Page 1 of 2  Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018— AMENDED 12/ 04/ 18 G. New Business 1. Discussion regarding extension of Early Voting hours: a. Motion was made by Alison McCullick to increase hours until 8 pm on at least one Tuesday and one Thursday. b. Jesse Evans added amendment of having two Tuesdays and two Thursdays of extended hours at the Library and Board of Elections Office, pending availability of personnel and venue. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. c. Stipulation was made that number of voters be recorded between the hours of 5 pm and 8 pm so that a feasibility study can be made regarding the impact of extended hours. d. After contacting personnel and venue, Charlotte will notify Board regarding the locations and dates available. 2. Charlotte requested that the Board meet for election planning on October 30, 2018 at 3 pm. Motion and second to hold meeting. Vote passed unanimously. H. Announcements Next regularly scheduled meeting— November 6, 2018. I. Adjourn Motion and second to adjourn meeting. Chairman Knapper adjourned the meeting at 4: 15 pm. Page 2 of 2