HCBOE-July 12, 2005-Regular MeetingHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 12, 2005
3:00 p.m.
Present were Chairman William Randall, Roy Tew, Secretary and Walter
Massey, Member.
Also present was Sherre Toler, Director, Mary B. Johnson a registered voter and
Greg Phillips of the Dunn Daily Record.
Mr. Randall called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Minutes:
Mr. Tew moved to approve the minutes of May 10, 2005, June 2, 2005, June 9,
2005 and June 13, 2005. Mr. Massey seconded the motion. Approved without dissent.
Mr. Massey moved to approve the minutes of June 16, 2005. Mr. Randall
seconded the motion. Approved without dissent.
New Business:
Ms. Toler advised that the filing period for municipal elections is scheduled to
begin on July 1 at noon and end August 5 at noon.
Ms. Toler also advised that the budget was approved as submitted with the
exception that the request for monies for voting equipment was deleted from the budget.
Ms. Toler advised that after reading all the public comments and reviewing the
various proposals, she believes it is in the best interest of the voters if proposal 2 is
adopted with the change that Neills Creek 1 be merged with Black River and Neills
Creek 2 be merged with Lillington. Ms. Toler noted that several members of Neills
Creek had expressed objections to being merged with Lillington. However, Ms. Toler
noted that there did not appear to be significant reasons for that opposition and it would
be in the best interests of all voters to merge them differently. Ms. Toler further indicated
that in merging Black River and Neills Creek 1, Harnett Central High School would
become available as a polling place rather than the Angier Town Hall. Ms. Toler also
indicated that by combining Lillington with Neills Creek 2, the governmental complex
could be utilized as a polling place rather than the library. Both of those polling places
have significant issues with parking, etc., and while compliant, the other locations under
the proposed plan would be significantly better.
Mr. Tew questioned whether or not Aversboro 1, 2 and 3 could be combined and
Averasboro 4 and 5. Ms. Toler indicated that she did not specifically oppose that change
however, the numbers would be more slightly out of line and the railroad track is a solid
divider for the Dunn precincts.
After discussion, the board did agree that the proposals regarding Anderson
Creek, Barbecue, Northwest Harnett, Coats/Grove, Johnsonville Stewarts Creek and
Boone Trail were appropriate. However, the Board further agreed that a final decision on
these and the other precincts should be tabled. Mr. Massey moved to table a final
decision until the next board meeting. Mr. Tew seconded the motion. Approved without
dissent.
The next meeting of the Board will be August 9, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Tew moved to adjourn. Mr. Massey seconded. The meeting was adjourned
at 4:00 p.m.
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liam Randall, Chairman
Roy TKv, Secretary
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