Lathrup Village Election Commission Meeting

Lathrup Village Election Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 In accordance with Emergency Orders issued by local officials, and State of Michigan legislation, which allows for electronic meetings of public bodies, notice is hereby given that the City of Lathrup’s City Council will be meeting electronically using www.Zoom.us for videoconference and public access. 1. Call to Order (in accordance with PA 254 of 2020, the members should identify their physical location by stating the county, city, township, or village and state from which he or she is attending the meeting remotely). Meeting called to order by Yvette Talley, City Clerk at 6:49 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: Scott Baker, City Attorney, Dawn Medley, City Council Member, Yvette Talley, City Clerk Scott Baker located in Lathrup Village, MI – Oakland County, Dawn Medley, located in Stony Brook, NY-Suffolk County. Yvette Talley, located in McKinney, TX-Collin County. Others: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Kantor and Dr. Sheryl Mitchell Theriot, City Administrator 3. Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Medley to approve the Agenda. Ayes: Baker, Medley, Talley No: None Motion carried. 4. Action Requests - For Consideration / Approval A. REVIEW & DETERMINATION OF CANDIDATE SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2021 GENERAL ELECTION Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Medley to table this item until we receive written legal opinion from outside counsel evaluating the Nomination Petitions and the Affidavit of Identity forms. Ayes: Baker, Medley, Talley 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 23, 2021 No: None Motion carried. 5. Public Comment Jason Hammond – 27590 California Dr. SE -asked how was the 3rd party legal counsel selected? Commissioner Baker stated, Butzel Long who are election law experts and they are available to review this matter. City Council did not specify which firm to use, they requested that an outside firm is used. Marvin Moore – 28050 Red River Dr.- asked when will the potential candidates be notified if they are being eliminated or not. Commissioner Baker stated as soon as the written opinion letter is received, another Election Commission Meeting will be held and determination will be made by the Election Commissioners which candidates will move on and remain on the ballot and those who will be disqualified. Deadline to file as a write-in candidate is October 22, 2021 before 4:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s office the Declaration of Intent form. The forms are available in the City Clerk’s office during business hours 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. The form has to be notarized but if you have the form notarized in the Clerk’s office there is a $10.00 fee. 6. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Council member Medley to adjourn this meeting. Ayes: Baker, Medley, Talley No: None Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Minutes recorded by: Yvette Talley, City Clerk 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org