HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_39-20_11/12/2020RESOLUTION 39-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021,
AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO
BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021, 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 qualifying period for
such office from noon on the first Tuesday in December and ends at noon on the third
Tuesday in December 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 9,
2021; and if necessary a Municipal Run-off Election on March 23, 2021.
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 9, 2021; and if necessary, a Municipal Run-off will be held on Tuesday, March
23, 2021. The polling locations will be:
Precinct 1078, Precinct 1088, and Precinct 1094
Tequesta Baptist Church, 423 Tequesta Drive
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 2021 Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services
Agreement, effective January 1, 2021.
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 9, 2021, and, if necessary, the Run-off
Election March 23, 2021.
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 Rate of Pay Chart
NOTE: Chart below is based on 2020 pay schedule. We have not received the 2021 pay
schedule from the Election's Office. If the pay rate schedule changes, the Clerk is
authorized to utilize the amended pay rate schedule provided by the SOE.
Title
Rate of Pay
Clerk
$260.00 (election day pay)
• Election Day
$60.00 (training pay)
• Training (6 hr)
$25.00 (dual precinct pay)
• Dual Pay
Assistant Clerk
$190.00 (election day pay)
• Election Day
$60.00 (training pay)
• Training (6 hr)
$25.00 (dual precinct pay)
• Dual Pay
Inspector
$180.00
• Election Day
$40.00
• Training (4 hr)
$25.00 (dual precinct pay)
• Dual Pay
Deputy
$170.00
• Election Day
$20.00
• Training (3 hr)
Standby
• Training (6 hr)
$60.00
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RESOLUTION
Date
39-20 11 /12/20
Motion Council Member Frank D'Ambra Second Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
FOR
AGAINST
ABSENT
CONFLICT
Mayor Abigail Brennan
❑
❑
❑
Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
❑x
❑
❑
❑
Council Member Laurie Brandon
❑
❑
❑x
❑
Council Member Frank D'Ambra
M
❑
❑
❑
Council Member Bruce Prince
0
❑
❑
❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
ATTEST:
SEAL
Lori McWilliams, MMCpDRATED:
Village Clerk