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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-28 EC MINUTESENGLEWOOD ELECTION COMMISSION April 28, 1993 I Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Chairman Lay. II Roll Call Present: Absent: A quorum was present. Also present: ill Minutes Commission Members Lay, Warren, Crow Commission Members Wilson, Mulnix City Attorney DeWitt Deputy City Clerk Castle Allison DeWitt Deputy City Clerk Ellis MEMBER WARREN MOVED, AND IT WAS SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 14, 1993. Ayes: Commission Members Lay, Warren, Crow Nays: None Absent: Commission Members Wilson, Mulnix Motion carried. IV Election Work Session City Clerk Crow reported on the status of current legislation affecting elections. Ms. Crow advised that House Bill 1255 (regarding the Uniform Election Code) has not gone to the Governor, House Bill 1063 (regarding the Colorado Municipal Election Code) has been laid over to April 28, 1993; Senate Bill 135 (regarding petitions and random sampling) has gone to the Governor for signing; and Senate Bill 98 (regarding the Legislature's interpretation of Amendment No. 1) is in conference at this time. Discussion ensued. Chairman Lay explained to Mr. DeWitt that the Election Commission is soliciting his expertise and legal opinion on several issues being contemplated regarding the Regular Municipal Election November 2, 1993. Sections of the Charter affecting elections were perused and discussed at length. Mr. DeWitt suggested that the Commission review Sections 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18 and make recommendations to City Council concerning amendments to Sections 10 and 11; the possible elimination of 13, 16, 17, and 18; and the elimination or modification of Section 15. City Attorney DeWitt identified specific areas of potential conflict and was of the opinion that the proposed changes could be addressed with one ballot question. He suggested that significant simplification of the Charter is in order given the changes occurring with election laws. He pointed out that Section 10 remains the core issue as it addresses the conduct of elections. Election Commission April 28, 1993 Page2 Chairman Lay advised that Arapahoe County is considering conducting a Mail Ballot Election in November. Discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of a Mail Ballot Election. City Attorney DeWitt and the Commission discussed the problems which may arise from the tie vote procedure as defined in the Charter. City Attorney DeWitt reviewed, step-by-step, conflicting Charter provisions. Further discussion ensued regarding a Mail Ballot Election and Absentee Ballots. Chairman Lay explained that Arapahoe County is still in the process of reviewing the Mail Ballot Election procedure and has yet to deal with the technicalities. On May 19, 1993 various county election officials will be meeting; after which the County election procedure will be determined. City Attorney DeWitt advised that it would not be considered a conflict of interest for Commission Member Warren to serve as a County election judge. He did advise Chairman Lay that it would be considered a conflict of interest for her to vote as a member of the Commission on finalization of any contract between the City and the County in light of her job responsibilities with Arapahoe County. The Commission thanked City Attorney DeWitt for his assistance. V Adjournment g was adjourned at 5 :47 p .m.