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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-21 EC SUMMARY OF DECISIONSENGLEWOOD ELECTION COMMISSION February 20-21, 1992 Summary of Decisions On February 20, 1992, a meeting was called of the Englewood Election Commission for the purpose of certifying the candidacy of William G. Belt as a continuing member of the Career Service Board. Those members present at the meeting were Llomar Warren and Patricia Crow, City Clerk. As a quorum was not present, the meeting was not called to order. On February 20 and 21, 1992, the City Clerk met individually with each member and unanimous approval was given to the following items: 1. William G. Belt certified as qualified candidate. 2. Ba 11 ot format approved. 3. Privacy envelope procedure for election approved. 4. Member Warren to assist City Clerk in counting votes on March 9 at 9:30 a.m. The members were informed that Council had appointed a new member to the Commission -Rene Mulnix, 3280 South Galapago Street. Miss Mulnix's schedule may require future Election Commission meetings to be held on Wednesdays. Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk Englewood Election Commission Member - 1 - ENGLEWOOD ELECTION COMMISSION November 12, 1992 The meeting was called to order at 5 :03 p .m . by Chairman Lay . Present: Absent: A quorum was present. Also present: Review of Redistricting Options Lay, Warren, Wilson, Crow Mulnix Director Hayes , Financial Services Deputy City Clerk Ellis The parameters of redistricting were explained by Member Crow with regard to population and registered voters: -population within each district should not vary more than 5% from the total population of the jurisdiction divided by the number of districts . (CASE LAW) -variances in number of registered voters shall not be greater than fifteen percent between the district with the highest number of registered voters and the district with the lowest number of registered voters . (CITY CHARTER) City Clerk Crow presented four redistricting options for the Commission's review . She noted that she and Financial Services Director Hayes had worked on the formulation of the options , and only recently, on November 10 , 1992, had found one which meets all necessary criteria. Chairman Lay questioned the weight the Commission's recommendation will carry with Council. Ms . Crow stated that Council is not bound by the Commission's recommendation; however, she believed the recommendation will be given due consideration . The Commission reviewed each option in detail. Discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of each option, compliance to aforementioned criteria, and time-frame for adoption of the redistricting. COMMISSION MEMBER WARREN MOVED, AND COMMISSION MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO SUBMIT THE FOUR OPTIONS TO CITY COUNCIL WITH A STRONG RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT OPTION NO. 1 WHICH MEETS CRITERIA OF POPULATION AND REGISTERED VOTERS. Ayes : Nays : Absent: Motion carried. Members Lay, Warren, Wilson, Crow None Member Mulnix The meeting was adjourned at 5 :3 4 p.m . I /2 . . /! v ,f ,f ~~-Wi:, eJ>ll0tY Clerk ENGLEWOOD ELECTION COMMISSION Telephone Poll December 22, 1992 A telephone poll was conducted December 22, 1992 by the Deputy City Clerk for approval of the Minutes of the Election Commission Meeting November 12 , 1992. Vote results : Ayes : Nays : Unable to reach : Minutes cwproved . ~ti.?!£ JJ)eJ)Uti City Clerk Members Lay, Warren, Wilson, Crow None Member Mulnix