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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHCBOE-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. r liam Randall, Chairman Roy TKv, Secretary A f 11 Walter Massey, Mei