HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-16 EC MINUTESENGLEWOOD ELECTION COMMISSION
February 16, 1989
In the absence of a Chairman, the meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by
Member Crow.
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
Bull, Kol lath, Crow
Watson, Walters
Ellis, Deputy City Clerk
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City Clerk Crow noted that Janice Walters had been appointed to the Election
Commission by City Council on February 6, 1989, which did not allow her
sufficient time to work this meeting into her schedule. Ms. Crow stated that
Ms. Walters had expressed pleasure at being appointed, but she needs at least
two weeks notice prior to any meeting because of her work schedule. Ms.
Walters has been assured that unless there is an emergency, sufficient notice
of meetings will be given.
City Clerk Crow advised the Commission that Clifford Watson had asked to be
relieved of his duties due to health problems within his family. City Council
will be advised of his request and of the necessity to appoint someone to fill
this position as quickly as possible since this is an election year.
Nominations were opened for Chairman.
MEMBER BULL MOVED, MEMBER CROW SECONDED, NOMINATION OF MELODY KOLLATH FOR
CHAIRMAN OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
Bull, Crow
None
Kol lath
Watson, Walters
Motion carried; Ms. Kollath was duly elected Chairman.
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Chairman Kollath called for a status report on the Career Service Board
Election to be held March 1, 1989. Ms. Crow reported that the City Clerk's
Office had received nomination petitions for Jo Ellen Turner, with 58
qualified signatures. The petitions have been certified by the circulator and
accepted by Ms. Turner. As no other petitions were filed, Ms . Turner will be
the only nominee on the ballot. Ms. Crow reiterated that only full-time,
permanent, classified employees are eligible to vote.
Chairman Kollath questioned the need to hold an election with only one
candidate, as technically one vote would elect her. City Clerk Crow explained
that the Englewood Municipal Code stipulates that Career Service Board
elections shall be in conformance with Colorado Municipal Election Laws and
that elections are conducted regardless of the number of candidates.
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MEMBER BULL MOVED, MEMBER CROW SECONDED, TO CERTIFY THE PETITIONS FOR JO ELLEN
TURNER.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bull, Kollath, Crow
None
None
Watson, Walters
MEMBER CROW MOVED, MEMBER BULL SECONDED, TO CERTIFY THE CANDIDATE, JO ELLEN
TURNER.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bull, Kollath, Crow
None
None
Watson, Walters
Discussion ensued regarding the polling places. Ms. Crow noted that two
ballot boxes will be placed at the Police/Fire Center, 3400 South Elati, one
for police personnel at the center, and one at the Jefferson Fire Station for
fire personnel.
MEMBER BULL MOVED, MEMBER CROW SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE POLLING PLACES AND
HOURS AS FOLLOWS:
CITY HALL
POLICE/FIRE CENTER
SERVI CENTER
ALLEN FILTER PLANT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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Ayes:
Nays:
Bull, Kollath, Crow
None
Abstain: None
Absent: Watson, Walters
Motion carried.
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MEMBER CROW MOVED, MEMBER BULL SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE BALLOT AS PREPARED,
WITH JO ELLEN TURNER AS THE SOLE CANDIDATE, WITH WRITE-IN VOTES NOT TO BE
COUNTED.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bull, Kollath, Crow
None
None
Watson, Walters
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Chairman Kollath agreed to assist Deputy City Clerk Ellis in counting the
votes on March 2, 1989 and certifying the election.
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Discussion ensued regarding City Council's Resolution No. 12, Series of 1989,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Chairman Kollath stated this Commission is unique in that it meets
sporadically. Discussion ensued.
MEMBER CROW MOVED, MEMBER BULL SECONDED, TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELECTION COMMISSION:
ALL MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL
MEETINGS WHICH ARE CALLED BY THE CHAIRMAN. THE MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THAT
MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS BUT ARE CALLED ONLY AS NEEDED IN
ORDER TO CONDUCT NECESSARY BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION.
THEREFORE, THE ELECTION COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED THAT ANY MEMBER MISSING
TWO CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE EXCUSE, SPECIFICALLY
SICKNESS, BEING OUT OF TOWN, OR NOT HAVING RECEIVED SUFFICIENT NOTICE OF
THE MEETING, SHALL UNDERSTAND THAT SUCH ABSENCES SHALL BE REPORTED TO
CITY COUNCIL WITH A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN FOR REMOVAL OF SAID
MEMBER.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bull, Kollath, Crow
None
None
Watson, Walters
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A report was given concerning the Notice of Intent which had been filed by the
police officers calling for a special election in March for certain Charter
changes . As the petitions were not filed with the City Clerk's Office before
the deadlines established by State Statute relative to Charter Amendment
Elections, the proposed special election will not be held.
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Upon questioning, Ms. Crow noted that the City Clerk's Office has heard
nothing further regarding Cable TV as a special election question.
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MEMBER CROW MOVED, MEMBER BULL SECONDED, TO ADJOURN.
Ayes: Bull, Kollath, Crow
Nays: None
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
~~puty City Clerk, Recorder
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RESULTS OF TELEPHONE POLL
OF
ELECTION COMMISSION
One March 2, 1989, the Election Commission was polled by the Deputy City Clerk
for approval of the minutes of the February 16, 1989 meeting, with the
following results:
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Bull, Kollath, Crow
None
Walters
The minutes were approved.
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Deputy City Clerk