Election Commission Minutes

A meeting of the Election Commission of the City of Northville, Michigan, was held on July 6, 2005 at the City of Northville Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 215 West Main Street, Northville, Michigan, at 8:10 a.m. at which time and place the following Commission members were present:

Present:
Dianne Massa, City Clerk/Chairperson
Robert Marzano, City Attorney

Absent:
Carolann Ayers, Mayor Pro Tem (excused)

Citizen Comments None

Motion Marzano, seconded by Massa to approve the April 27, 2005 Election Commission meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

The Commission reviewed the proposed Board of Election Inspectors. Applications are on file for each inspector.

Motion Marzano, seconded by Massa to approve the Election Board assignments for the

August 2, 2005 Wayne County Special Election as follows:

Janiece Paver, Chairperson

Lisa Malpede

Kathy Fox

Mary Lu Talraas

State law requires the Election Commission to perform certain duties related to the election. In the past, the City Clerk has assumed the responsibilities on behalf of the Election Commission which, include providing and preparing certain precinct supplies and forms, determining the number of voting stations needed at each precinct, preparing test charts (predetermined results) and test decks, and conducting preliminary and public accuracy testing (includes testing and sealing equipment).

Motion Marzano, seconded by Massa to authorize the City Clerk to continue to perform the above-mentioned responsibilities on behalf of the Election Commission, and forward a status report to the Commission prior to the election. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion None

Motion Marzano, seconded by Massa to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Dianne Massa
City Clerk/Chairperson