Electoral Board

HAMPTON ELECTORAL BOARD Meeting Minutes June 24, 2022 Opening The Electoral Board meeting was called to order by the Secretary, Margaret Wilson, at 1:12 pm. Present Acting Chair, Matt Scott, Vice Chair, Rebecca Winn, Secretary, Margaret Wilson and Registrar, Tara Morgan. Minutes The May 2022 minutes were approved as presented. Open Issues There was a discussion on the telephone contact number for the custodians at the school precincts. The School Administration had to be contacted at 5:00 a.m. because some of the schools were not opened at the designated time frame. This issue will be on the list during a meeting with the School Superintendent prior to the November election. Due to the Junetheenth holiday, the precincts were closed on the Monday before the Primary election. Consequently, delivery of equipment was completed on Wednesday through Friday the week before the election. The Mallory precinct was without air condition, however, Facilities was able to place fans in the polling area. This will be added to list for the School Superintendent. It was discovered by the Phenix Precinct Chief on the day before the Primary election that there had been a party the day before and the equipment had been moved and there a lot of trash left. After several telephone calls, it was found responsibility of Park and Recreation for the Kenny Wallace Center which is where the Precinct is located. However, a Utilities representative cleaned up the Center and the Chief was able to be prepared for the Primary on time. It was indicated at this time that Thomas, Lindsay, Kenny Wallace and the Library are the responsibility of Parks and Recreation. There was a brief discussion on the possibility of an investment to purchase cages to place the equipment when delivering them to each precinct. The Registrar stated a Absentee Coordinator will be hired prior to the November election. In answer to a question about changing the names of the school precincts that has been made during the school year. The Registrar stated this issue would have to be addressed to the City Attorney. It was noted that the Tyler and Phillips precincts have experienced some electrical issues which also will be during the meet with the School Superintendent. Changing the polling area at Kecoughtan was discussed with the principal however no decision was made as of this time. It was stated the primary was held in the cafeteria with no problem Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 2:39 pm.