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Village Clerk's Office Memorandum
TO: �Vlichael Couzzo,Village 1�lanager
FROM: Lori McWilliams,Village Clerk
DATE: 1/31/18 (AMENDED)
SUBJECT: r�PPOINTING A CANVr'�SSING BOr�RD MEMBER AND ALTERI�ir�TE
�1EMBER
During the Januar�- 29, 2018 Workshop, Council Member Tom Paterno acknowledged he would
serve as the Council Canvassing Board representative. At this time, I am requesting an official vote
as well as the appointment of an alternate in case the appointed member is unable to fulfill the
duties.
The following council members are eligible to serve as a Canvassing Board Member for the
March election(s):
• Council Member Vince Arena
• Council Member Tom Paterno — Canvassing Board Member
• Mayor Abby Brennan
�'ice-�fayor Vince_�lrena �Iayor.�bby Brennan Councillfember Tom Paterno
Council 1lember Steve Okun Council�Iember Frank D'��mbra
�'illage�Sanager��ichael Couzzo
RESOLUTION 53-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUI�ICIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
MARCH 13, 2018, AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL
RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 27,
2018,FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 1,
3 AND 5 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
o�ce from Noon on the first Tuesday in December and end 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(azge to Seatsl, 3 and 5 in the even 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, shatl 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 3,
2018;and if necessary a Municipal Run-off Election on March 27,2018.
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 13,201$;and if necessary,a Municipal Run-off will be held on Tuesday, March
27,2018. 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
`fhe 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 1,2017.
Section 3. The Village Clerk shall authorize payment of the Inspectors of Election per the rates
in effect by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections for poll workers, inspectors, clerks,
precinct advisors,and deputies.
Section 4. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article V of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Vitlage
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 conducteng the General
Municipal Election and, if necessary,the Runoff E(ection.
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 13, 2018, and, if necessary, the Run-off
Election March 27,2018.
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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RESOLI7TTOl�i Date
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Motinn Cnuncil.Member Vince Ar�na S��nd Vice-Iv1a ar Frank D'Ambra
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FOR ADOPTI4N AGAINST ADOPTTON ABSEN'F
M�yor Abigail Brennan [� � Q
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Council Mernber Vinc�Arena [� ❑ ❑
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The M�yor thereupon declareri the Resniution duly passed and adr�pted.
MAYUR OF TEQUESTA ATTEST:
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