HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-7-2026 HCBOE Board Meeting Minutes RegularHARNETT COIjNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
REGI,]LAR MEETING
JULY 7,2026
6:30 P.M.
Present: Board Chairman Danny Moody, Secretary fuckie Day, Members: Allison Fenderson,
Betsy Mccormick and Russ Ugone
Staff: Director Claire Jones, Assistant Director Sarah Rathke and Election Technician Kelly
Castleberry
Call to Order
l. Prayer & Pledge ofAllegiance
Mr. Moody called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Mr. Moody led a moment of reflection and
Mr. Day led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Public Comment
None.
3. Approval of the June 2, 2026 Hanrctt County Board ofElections Regular Meeting
Minutes
Mr. Day moved to approve the June 2, 2026 minutes, and Mrs. McCormick seconded. The
motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
4. Update: Ollice Renovations
Mrs. Jones provided an update on the progress being made on the office renovation. Mr. Day
asked for an update regarding the Ballot on Demand shipment, whereupon, Mrs. Jones noted that
the shipment has been received.
5. Update: Electir.tn Worker Recruitment
Mr. Ugone provided an update on election worker recruitment efforts
6. Update: Curbside Voting Plan
Mrs. Jones presented the curbside plan, which had been updated based on feedback provided by
the members at the previous board meeting; whereupon, discussion ensued. Mr. Moody requested
that the office purchase specific curbside cone signs.
Mrs. Jones detailed the statutory requirement to provide party chairs with a notice ofthe deadline
to submit their early voting election worker assistant lists to the board for approval. The board
agreed that the appointments would be reviewed at the next regular meeiing on August 4ft.
9. Number of Poll ll/orkers at Individual Voting Sites
Mrs. Jones indicated that each voting sight needs about 15 election workers 1o be fully staffed.
She explained each station within the polling site and how many individuals are needed at each in
order to provide voters with a seamless voting experience and stated that she can provide the
board with more details once the office receives worker's availability at a later date.
Mr. Moody inquired upon training materials and handouts, whereupon Mrs. Jones indicated that
workers will be provided with more materials at training.
10. Rekrence Bookletfor Polling Sites
I l. Anderson Creek Fire Station Changes
Mr. Moody noted that members ofthe public had inquired on using the bays at Alderson Creek
Fire Departmenl instead ofthe classroom. Mrs. Jones staled thal staffhad already discussed the
possibility ofusing the bays with the Fire Chiefand determined that it would not be a viable
option due to the far proxirnity to the parking lot, the inability to secure the area due 10 fire
department staff needing access, a limited area for curbside, traffic concems, and other barriers.
Mr. Moody indicated that the budget would be discussed at the next meeting and requested that
Mrs. Jones be prepared to provide the board with detailed information.
Adjournment
Ms- Fenderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Ugone seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously. Whereupon, the meeting was adjoumed at 7:06 p.m.
7. Update: ChiefJudge and Judges
No changes were made regarding the appointment ofChiefJudges and Judges.
New Business
8. Notification to Party Chairs of Early Yoting Assistants
Mrs. Jones presenled two resource binders that election workers are provided with al the polling
sites. She noted that they include step by step checklists for each station, extra materials, notices
to voters, and more; whereupon, briefdiscussion ensued.
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Danny oody,an Day, Secretary
Allison Fenderson, Member Betsy McCormick, Member
Russ Ugone, Member
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