HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_39-18_11/08/2018 RESOLUTION 39-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
MARCH 12, 2019, AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL
RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 26,
2019, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 2
AND 4 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS; REQUESTING THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CONDUCT
THE ELECTION; DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS;
NAMING THE CANVASSING BOARD; ESTABLISHING
ELECTION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village has adopted the Uniform Filing and election dates as authorized
by the Legislature of the State of Florida, House Bill 742, designating the second Tuesday in
March as the uniform election date for municipal office; and designating a filing period for such
office from Noon on the first Tuesday in December and end at Noon on the third Tuesday in
Deceinber in the year• immediately preceding the election; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.01 of the Village Charter provides that Council Members shall be
elected at large to Seats 2 and 4 in the odd years; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta requests the Palm Beach
County Supervisor of Elections conduct the municipal election; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Village Code of Ordinances provides that the
Village Clerk, or designee, along with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, or
designee, and one Council Member (which can include the Mayor) whose position is either not
scheduled to be voted upon or who is unopposed at the election being canvassed, shall be
appointed to serve as the Canvassing Board; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article V of the Village Code of Ordinances further provides
that the Village Clerk may appoint or hire as many inspectors of election, and other election
workers as deemed necessary to conduct elections in the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta desires to designate polling
locations, and establish election procedures for the General Municipal Election on March 12,
2019; and if necessary a Municipal Run-off Election on March 26, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election is scheduled to be held on
Tuesday, March 12, 2019; and if necessary, a Municipal Run-off will be held on Tuesday, March
26, 2019. The polling locations will be:
Precinct 1078, Precinct 1088, and Precinct 1094
Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road
Precinct 1112, 1116, 1118, and 1120
Village Hall Chambers, 345 Tequesta Drive
The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Section 2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3.04 of the Village Charter, the Village
Clerk shall be the Clerk of Elections and shall supervise the conduct of the General Municipal
Election and Run off Election in accordance with the State of Florida Election Laws and the
Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances.
Section 3. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to conduct
the election as set forth in the Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services Agreement,
effective January 1, 2019.
Section 3. The Village Clerk shall authorize payment of the Inspectors of Election as per the
rates attached as Ex. A.
Section 4. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article V of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village
Clerk, or designee, along with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, or designee, and
one Council Member (which can include the Mayor) whose position is either not scheduled to be
voted upon or who is unopposed at the election being canvassed, shall be appointed to and
constitute the Village of Tequesta's Canvassing Board for the purpose of conducting the General
Municipal Election and, if necessary, the Runoff Election.
Section 5. The provisions of the Florida Elections Code relating to absentee ballots shall apply
to the General Municipal Election and, if necessary, the Run Off Election, allowing the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections to canvass the absentee ballots, and attend the Logic and
Accuracy Test, for the Village of Tequesta.
Section 6. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is hereby designated to tabulate the
ballots cast at the General Municipal Election March 12, 2019, and, if necessary, the Run-off
Election March 26, 2019.
Section 7. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to post this Resolution in the Village
Administrative Offices immediately after passage, and provide a certified copy to the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections.
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Ex. A
Poll Worker Pay 2018 and Village of Tequesta Proposed 2019 Pay
Title Current Rate of Pay Proposed Rate of Pay
2019 2019
Clerk $185.00 $203.50
• Training (6 hr) $75.00 $82.50
• Ballot Delivery $5.00
(gas pay) $5.00
• Dual Pay
$25.00
Assistant Clerk $155.00 Removing Asst. from
• Training(6 hr) $75.00 staffing I
Inspector $145.00 $159.50
• Training(4 hr) $40.00 $44.00
Deputy $140.00 $154.00 I
• Training (3 hr) $30.00 $33.00 �
Standby Depends on position
• Training (6 hr) $75.00 $82.50
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RESOLUTION Date
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39-18 11/08/2018
Motion Council Member Vince Arena Second Council Member Laurie Brandon
VOTE
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION ABSENT
Mayor Abigail Brennan � � �
Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno � � �
Council Member Vince Arena � � �
Council Member Laurie Brandon � � �
Council Member Kristi Johnson � � �
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA ATTEST:
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