HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_32-22_11/10/2022 RESOLUTION 32-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023,
AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO
BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 2 AND 4 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS
AND CHARTER REFERENDUM AND BOND BALLOT
QUESTIONS; 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 November and ends at noon on the third
Tuesday in November 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 with to present the voters with
Charter Referendum and Bond Ballot questions; 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 Council delegates all canvassing duties, as defined by Florida Statute and the Florida
Administrative Code, to the County Canvassing Board appointed by the Palm Beach County
Commission and the Chief Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and will be comprised of the
Supervisor of Elections; a county court judge, who shall act as chair; and the chair of the
board of county commissioners, or their respective alternates or substitutes; 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 the 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 14,
2023; and if necessary a Municipal Run-off Election on March 28, 2023.
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 14, 2023: and if necessary a Municipal Run-off Election on March 28, 2023.
The polling locations will be:
Precincts 6801 and 6892
Tequesta Baptist Church
423 Tequesta Drive
Precincts 6803 and 6804
Tequesta Recreation Center
399 Seabrook Road
Precincts 6806 and 6807
Village Hall
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 2023 Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services
Agreement, effective January 1, 2023.
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
Council delegates all canvassing duties, as defined by Florida Statute and the Florida
Administrative Code, to the County Canvassing Board appointed by the Palm Beach County
Commission and the Chief Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and will be comprised of the
Supervisor of Elections; a county court judge, who shall act as chair; and the chair of the
board of county commissioners, or their respective alternates or substitutes
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 14, 2023, and, if necessary, the Run-off
Election March 28, 2023.
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 2021 pay schedule. We have not received the current
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
32-22 11/10/2022
Motion Council Member Frank D'Ambra Second Council Member Aaron Johnson
FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT
Mayor Molly Young ❑ ❑ El El
Vice-Mayor Kyle Stone ❑x ❑ El El
Council Member Laurie Brandon ❑ El El El
.Council Member Frank D'Ambra ❑x El El El
Council Member Aaron Johnson El ❑ ❑ ❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
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