Norman Election Commission Meeting

CITY OF NORMAN, OK NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING Municipal Building, Executive Conference Room, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069 Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM MINUTES The Norman Election Commission met in regular session at 3:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference of the Municipal Building on the 15th day of August, 2024, and notice and agenda of the meeting were posted at the Municipal Building at 201 West Gray Street at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Ty Hardiman Commissioner Elizabeth Pierce Commissioner David Gandesbery Commissioner Janet Wright ABSENT Commissioner Michael Morehead MINUTES 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2024. Motion made by Commissioner Wright, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The minutes were approved. ***** REPORTS 2. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FROM HEIKKILA FOR MAYOR 2025: o Heikkila for Mayor 2025 - Second Quarter Report Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was accepted. * NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |1 Item 2, continued Motion to reconsider made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Wright. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was reconsidered. * Motion to reject made by Commissioner Wright, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was returned to verify contribution from self, add the reporting period and accurately list the funds transferred from prior committee. ***** 3. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM AUSTIN BALL FOR WARD 1 2023: AUSTIN BALL FOR WARD 1 – THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2023 AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended 2023 Third Quarter Report was accepted. * AUSTIN BALL FOR WARD 1 – FOURTH QUARTER REPORT 2023 AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended 2023 Fourth Quarter Report was accepted. * NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |2 Item 3, continued AUSTIN BALL FOR WARD 1 – FIRST QUARTER REPORT 2024 AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Wright, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended 2024 First Quarter Report was accepted. * Austin Ball for Ward 1 – Second Quarter Report 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, Seconded by Commissioner Wright. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was accepted. ***** 4. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM FRIENDS OF MATT PEACOCK WARD 2 2024 o FRIENDS OF MATT PEACOCK WARD 2 2024 – SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Wright, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Nay: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was returned due to missing occupations, employers and addresses and names and percentages of ownership on contribution from RRM Consulting, LLC. ***** NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |3  5. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM RICE FOR WARD 2 2024: o RICE FOR WARD 2 2024 - FOURTH QUARTER REPORT 2023 AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended 2023 Fourth Quarter Report was accepted. * o RICE FOR WARD 2 2024 – PRE-ELECTION REPORT 2024 AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended 2024 Pre-Election Report was accepted. * o RICE FOR WARD 2 2024 – PRE-ELECTION RUN-OFF REPORT 2024 AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Wright, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended 2024 Pre-Election Run-Off Report was accepted. * o RICE FOR WARD 2 2024 – PARTIAL FIRST QUARTER REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended 2024 Partial First Quarter Report was accepted. * NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |4 Item 5, continued o RICE FOR WARD 2 2024 – FINAL REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Wright. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Final Report was accepted. ***** 6. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM FRIENDS OF LAUREN SCHUELER 2022: o FRIENDS OF LAUREN SCHUELER 2022 – FINAL REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Wright. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Final Report was accepted. ***** 7. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM BREE FOR WARD 3 2023: o Bree for Ward 3 2023 – Second Quarter Report 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Wright. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was accepted. ***** NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |5  8. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM HELEN GRANT FOR WARD 2 2022 AND HELEN GRANT FOR WARD 4 2024: o HELEN GRANT FOR WARD 4 2024 – PARTIAL FIRST QUARTER REPORT AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Wright, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The amended Partial First Quarter Report was accepted. * o HELEN GRANT FOR WARD 4 2024 – SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Wright, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was accepted. ***** 9. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM JUDY MOSS CITY COUNCIL WARD 4 2024: o JUDY MOSS CITY COUNCIL WARD 4 2024 – FINAL REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Final Report was accepted. ***** 10. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM CYNTHIA TUCCILLO WARD 5 NORMAN 2023: o CYNTHIA TUCCILLO WARD 5 NORMAN 2023 – FINAL REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Final Report was accepted. NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |6  11. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FROM FRIENDS OF JOSH HINKLE NORMAN WARD 6 2024 o FRIENDS OF JOSH HINKLE NORMAN WARD 6, 2024 – SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Nay: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was returned to verify reimbursement for Norman Music Festival donation and the Chamber of Commerce DC Fly-in expenses. ***** 12. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FROM JERRY DREWERY FOR NORMAN 2024 o JERRY DREWERY FOR NORMAN 2024 – FINAL REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Pierce, Seconded by Commissioner Gandesbery. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Final Report was accepted. ***** 13. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM HOLMAN FOR NORMAN 2023: o HOLMAN FOR NORMAN 2023 – FINAL REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Wright. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Final Report was accepted for his 2023 Campaign. ***** NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |7  14. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FROM DIXON FOR NORMAN 2024 o DIXON FOR NORMAN 2024 – SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Gandesbery, Seconded by Commissioner Pierce. Voting Yea: Chairman Hardiman, Commissioner Pierce, Commissioner Gandesbery, Commissioner Wright The Second Quarter Report was accepted. ***** MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS The next meeting will be held on November 4, 2024. ***** ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:02 p.m. NORMAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING - Thursday, August 15, 2024 Page |8