Election Commission

City of Battle Creek Election Commission Meeting 10 N. Division Street – Room 112 Battle Creek, MI July 13, 2016 10:00 AM Present: Jill Steele, Steve Hudson and Vicki Houser Absent: None Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. Approval of Minutes: Clerk Houser noted the first order of business was the approval of the March 30, 2016 and April 26, 2016 meeting minutes. A motion was made by Attorney Steele, supported by Assessor Hudson, to approve the March 30, 2016 and April 26, 2016 Election Commission meeting minutes. All yes, none opposed. Motion carried. Appointment of Election Inspectors for the August 2, 2016 Primary Election: Clerk Houser noted the next business was to appoint election inspectors for the August 2, 2016 election. Clerk Houser informed the Commission that she was including Alternate Inspectors as she had received calls from several inspectors of their inability to work the August election. Clerk Houser also noted the alternates would fill in if assigned inspectors did not attend the training sessions. Clerk Houser noted an AV Counting Board would be used for this election. A motion was made by Assessor Hudson, supported by Attorney Steele, to approve the precinct inspectors as presented. All yes, none opposed. Motion approved. Public Accuracy Test Clerk Houser informed the Commission the Public Accuracy Test would be conducted on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 9:00 am in the hallway outside of the Clerk’s office. Attorney Steele agreed to attend the public accuracy testing. Election Training: Clerk Houser informed the Election Commission that 3 trainings sessions were being conducted for the 2-Year Election Certification Training. Clerk Houser also noted trainings for the EPB (Computer Operators) and the Election Chairperson. Public Comments: There were no public comments. Commission Comments: There were no Commission comments. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 AM. 1