centreville elections board meeting minutes

Minutes August 11, 2020 · 1 page(s)

The Centreville Board of Supervisors of Elections met on August 11, 2020 and unanimously accepted Certificates of Nomination for nine candidates after confirmation by the Centreville Ethics Commission and the Queen Anne’s County Board of Elections. The board discussed COVID-19 election-day measures (drive-thru voting, alternate Saturday absentee sites, plexiglass, masks, hand sanitizer), a nine‑person volunteer plan including a hall monitor to check temperatures and distancing, consulting the QAC Health Department, and placing a large sample ballot and description of the four open seats in the hallway.

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Board of Supervisors of Elections
August 11, 2020
5:00 p.m.
MINUTES
The August 11, 2020 Board of Supervisors of Elections meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Jim Watson,
Chair, at the Centreville Town Hall, 101 Lawyers Row. The following members and staff were present: Jim
Watson, Chair; John Beskid, Vice Chair; Nancy Weibell, Member; Steve Walls, Town Manager; and Carolyn
Brinkley, Town Clerk.
Review Certificate of Nomination
 Ms. Brinkley reported that the following Certificates of Nomination were received: Dale Becraft,
Shelby Brown, Robert Hardy, Jr., Jeffrey Kiel, Steven Kline, Anne Lane, Fred McNeil, George Sigler,
and Daniel Worth.
 Ms. Brinkley stated that the Centreville Ethics Commission has reviewed the Certificate of Nomination
and Financial Disclosure forms for each candidate and have found them to be in order. Letters were
received for each candidate from the Ethics Commission.
 Ms. Brinkley also reported that she contacted the Queen Anne’s County Board of Elections and
confirmed the following for each candidate: active voter, registered for 6 months or more, resident in
town for two or more years, and are 25 years or older. She received confirmation from the QAC Board
of Elections that each candidate met the qualifications.
 Mr. Watson made a motion to accept all certificates of nomination for: Dale Becraft, Shelby Brown,
Robert Hardy, Jr., Jeffrey Kiel, Steven Kline, Anne Lane, Fred McNeil, George Sigler, and Daniel
Worth. Mr. Beskid seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Discussion
 There was discussion regarding providing alternative voting options to citizens including a drive-thru
option the day of the election; alternate voting sites for absentee ballots on a Saturday to allow more
citizens the opportunity to vote.
 The Board suggested speaking with Mr. Nicholson at the QAC Health Department for a list of
guidelines to follow the day of the election.
 It was suggested to provide the following items: plexiglass, face shields, masks, hand sanitizer.
 The Board discussed that nine (9) volunteers would be ideal to help meet the needs the day of the
election. This would include a hall monitor to check temperatures, face masks, and ensure everyone is
remaining a 6-foot distance.
 It was also suggested that a large sample ballot and a description of the four open seats be provided in
the hallway as well.
Citizen Comments
 No citizens were present for comment.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. Watson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Beskid seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn M. Brinkley
Town Clerk
Action Items:
1. Approved the Certificates of Nomination submitted by: Dale Becraft, Shelby Brown, Robert Hardy, Jr.,
Jeffrey Kiel, Steven Kline, Anne Lane, Fred McNeil, George Sigler, and Daniel Worth.
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