Ad Hoc Committee on Elections
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · May 14, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE
ON ELECTIONS
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020, 5:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Public may also view at www.youtube.com/cityofgreenbay
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. Please find zoom meeting information and instructions.
B. ROLL CALL.
1. Alder Barbara Dorff; Alder Chris Wery; Clerk Teske; Chief of Staff Jeffreys; Terri Racine; Karen
Schley, Susan Smith; H. Smet; Prof. Alison Staudinger.
All present.
C. ELECTION OF CHAIR.
Susan Smith was nominated Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Elections.
Moved by Karen Schley, seconded by Ald. Barbara Dorff to approve the election of Susan Smith as
the chair. Motion carried.
Yes- Barbara Dorff, H. James Smet, Susan Smith, Alison Staudinger, Chris Wery, Karen Schley, Terri
Racine, Celestine Jeffreys, Kris Teske, No- None, Abstain- None
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the Agenda for May 14, 2020.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. Discussion with possible action on identifying changes to election procedures.
Several items were directed to staff to report on, at each meeting, including: outreach regarding
voting procedures and registration, polling location recruitment and solidification of current polling
locations, poll worker outreach and recruitment, absentee ballot outreach, early in-person absentee
polling and expansion of voting to underrepresented and under-served communities.
Moved by Ald. Barbara Dorff, seconded by Terri Racine to approve the aforementioned items.
Motion carried.
Yes- Barbara Dorff, H. James Smet, Susan Smith, Alison Staudinger, Chris Wery, Karen Schley, Terri
Racine, Celestine Jeffreys, Kris Teske, No- None, Abstain- None
2. Discussion with possible action on setting future meeting dates and deadlines.
The Ad Hoc Committee will meet weekly, on Thursday at 5 pm, remotely until further notice.
Moved by Ald. Chris Wery, seconded by Karen Schley to approve. Motion carried.
Yes- Barbara Dorff, H. James Smet, Susan Smith, Alison Staudinger, Chris Wery, Karen Schley, Terri
Racine, Celestine Jeffreys, Kris Teske, No- None, Abstain- None
F. ADJOURNMENT.
Moved by Ald. Chris Wery, seconded by Terri Racine to adjourn. Motion carried.
Yes- Barbara Dorff, H. James Smet, Susan Smith, Alison Staudinger, Chris Wery, Karen Schley, Terri
Racine, Celestine Jeffreys, Kris Teske, No- None, Abstain- None
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE
ON ELECTIONS
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020, 5:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Public may also view at www.youtube.com/cityofgreenbay
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Please find zoom meeting information and instructions.
B. Roll Call.
1. Alder Barbara Dorff; Alder Chris Wery; Clerk Teske; Chief of Staff Jeffreys; Terri Racine;
Karen Schley, Susan Smith; H. Smet; Prof. Alison Staudinger.
C. Election of Chair.
D. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the Agenda for May 14, 2020.
E. Regular Business.
1. Discussion with possible action on identifying changes to election procedures.
2. Discussion with possible action on setting future meeting dates and deadlines.
F. Adjournment.
1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
AT www.greenbaywi.gov
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
Agenda of the Ad Hoc Committee
May 14, 2020
Page 1
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Ad Hoc
Committee meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Advisory Committee
May 14, 2020
Page 2
Packet
AGENDA OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE
ON ELECTIONS
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020, 5:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Public may also view at www.youtube.com/cityofgreenbay
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Please find zoom meeting information and instructions.
B. Roll Call.
1. Alder Barbara Dorff; Alder Chris Wery; Clerk Teske; Chief of Staff Jeffreys; Terri Racine;
Karen Schley, Susan Smith; H. Smet; Prof. Alison Staudinger.
C. Election of Chair.
D. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the Agenda for May 14, 2020.
E. Regular Business.
1. Discussion with possible action on identifying changes to election procedures.
2. Discussion with possible action on setting future meeting dates and deadlines.
F. Adjournment.
1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
AT www.greenbaywi.gov
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
Agenda of the Ad Hoc Committee
May 14, 2020
Page 1
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Ad Hoc
Committee meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Advisory Committee
May 14, 2020
Page 2
Virtual Meeting Instructions
Ad Hoc Committee on Elections 2020-05-14
Zoom Meeting Information
Celestine Jeffreys is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 897 4623 3020
Password: 031280
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1 Zoom Meeting Instructions for Members and Persons Attending Meetings—City of Green Bay
Additional Information
1. Wisconsin Open Meetings Law still applies
a. Persons interested in speaking to an item must give their name and address
b. Committee/Commission/Board members will still follow Roberts Rules of Order
2. All zoom meetings will have a password in the instructions. Please enter when prompted.
3. Please log into the Zoom meeting 10 minutes before the meeting starts to ensure proper technology is working.
a. If you are a Board Member, please log into CivicClerk with a computer, laptop, or tablet device.
4. Once you are in the meeting please mute yourselves.
a. You may unmute yourself when you are called upon to speak.
5. Waiting room
a. When you call in, all callers/participants will be placed in a “waiting room.”
b. Persons on the agenda will be admitted to the meeting, and then once the item is concluded, the host
will permanently mute you from the meeting (you can still hear the meeting).
6. Using Zoom with a tablet or computer
a. Tablet—you will be asked to sign in. Download the app either with the Apple Store or the Play Store
b. Computer—you will be asked to sign in. You may download the app or click on the link to open Zoom in
your browser.
7. Registering
a. The host may ask you to register for the meeting. A registration link will be sent to you along with the
invite. You’ll receive another email confirming that you’re registered for the meeting.
b. If you’re using a phone, your registration will still be tied to an email.
8. Raising your hand
a. Committee members—you can either use CivicClerk and request to speak or you can “raise your hand”
in the zoom meeting (you’d need to use a computer or tablet) to let the host know you’d like to speak.
You can also un-mute yourselves and start speaking.
b. Persons on the agenda—you can “raise your hand” but you’d need to use a computer. You will be
allowed to speak, per Wisconsin Open Meetings Rules, once the committee has “opened the floor for
interested parties to speak.” Once the committee is finished with your agenda item, the host will mute
you permanently, unless the committee opens the floor again.
9. What devices should I use?
a. Smart phone (please see more detailed instructions on page 3)
b. Land line
c. Tablet—well in advance of the meeting, please download the Zoom Meeting app before you join a
meeting by using either the Apple Store or the Play Store. You will be asked to input your name, thus
identifying you for the meeting. You’ll also be asked to verify your email.
d. Computer—well in advance of the meeting, please download the Zoom Meeting app, but you can also
click on a link to open the Zoom Meeting in your browser. You will be asked to input your name, thus
identifying you for the meeting.
e. For tablet and computer users--if you download the app you will be asked to verify your email.
10. Zoom etiquette
a. Muting yourselves when you’re not talking will prevent your background noise from interfering with
others’ ability to listen to and participate in the meeting.
b. If you’re using a telephone, please identify yourself with your phone number and name before you
speak. Zoom meeting hosts can see only your telephone number and will ask you to identify yourselves.
11. Closed session
a. Persons in the Zoom meeting will be put into a waiting room while the committee meets in Closed
Session. Participants will be admitted back into the Zoom meeting once the committee reconvenes in
Open Session.
b. Persons watching live on YouTube will see a gray screen with the City logo during closed session.
12. Persons interested in listening to the meeting can go to www.youtube.com/CityofGreenBay
2 Zoom Meeting Instructions for Members and Persons Attending Meetings—City of Green Bay
Calling into the Zoom meeting using a smartphone
1. Dial the phone number listed at the beginning of this document.
2. When prompted, enter the Meeting ID number followed by #
a. If you’re using a smartphone, you can access the keypad by clicking “Keypad” on your screen
3. Once you are in the meeting, notify the meeting host that you are in and state your name.
4. If you do not need to talk, please make sure your phone is on Mute
a. If you’re using a smartphone, look at your screen and click the Mute button
b. If you’re using a computer, you should see a Mute button in the Zoom application
3 Zoom Meeting Instructions for Members and Persons Attending Meetings—City of Green Bay
Report to the
Ad Hoc Committee on Elections
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
May 14, 2020
AGENDA ITEM # D.1
Approval of the Agenda for May 14, 2020.
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