Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations & Elections  Regular Monthly Meeting April 4, 2023 at 9 a.m. 1201 Sawnee Drive Cumming, Georgia 30040  Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office  MINUTES  Present at the meeting: Barbara Luth, Chairman Joel Natt, Vice Chairman Carla Radzikinas, Secretary Dan Thalimer, Assistant Secretary Anita Tucker, Member Mandi Smith, Director  Stephen Joyce, Coordinator - Voter Registration and Absentee Bryce Wilson, Coordinator - Communications and Training  Carol Balcome, Assistant to the Director Patrick Jaugstetter, Jarrard & Davis Karen Pachuta, Jarrard & Davis Lori Wexler, Challenger  I.  Call Meeting to Order  Chairman Luth called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.  II.  Pledge of Allegiance II. Adoption of Agenda  Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion toa adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to reconsider the adoption of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to amend the agenda and move Executive Session to agenda item X. A. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion toa adopt the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.  Motion carried unanimously.  IV. Executive Session  Moved to agenda item X. A.    V. Adoption of Minutes  A. Regular meeting of March 7, 2023  Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to adopt the minutes as prepared by staff. Motion carried  unanimously.  VI. Old Business  A. Parks and Recreation Architectural Design Liaison update  Secretary Radzikinas said she had a nice conversation with Interim Parks & Recreation Director Laura Pate and emphasized to her our need for circuitry in their facilities. Interim Director Pate said she will make our needs noted. Secretary Radzikinas reported there was no additional news  regarding any park facilities.  B. Discussion of evaluation of precinct and polling places  Director Smith reported staff continued the mock setup visits to polling locations in March and setups continue in April. She said she has reached out to Public Facilities regarding the need for additional circuitry at county- owned polling locations. Director Smith stated staff continues to consider changes to precinct lines based on the addition of the Central Park Recreation Center as an Election Day polling place. She also said staff has a meeting next week with the City of Cumming to discuss the use of their recreation and parks facility as a polling place in 2024.  C.D Discussion of 2024 budget  Director Smith said she anticipates requesting in the 2024 budget a poll worker pay increase, additional seasonal staff member hours and possibly Director Smith asked the board for direction on what they want budgeted for Advance Voting locations, days and hours for the 2024 elections. Director Smith discussed the number of Advance Voting locations in 2020 but said the number was excessive because of Covid restrictions. Member Tucker asked Director Smith how many Advance Voting locations she had in the proposed 2024 budget. Director Smith stated seven but she isnot proposing seven Advance Voting locations. Member Tucker stated she feels like another Advance Voting location needs to be added to the  an additional part-time staff position.  estimated seven Advance Voting locations.    The Board discussed whether additional locations could be secured and whether any additional park facilities could be used for Advance Voting. Vice Chairman Natt said he agrees with Director Smith budgeting for seven locations. Chairman Luth said to budget seven locations for the Vice Chairman Natt stated three weeks of Advance Voting including two Saturdays and one Sunday should be budgeted for the three main elections. Chairman Luth asked Director Smith to budget for all three advance voting weeks and for budgeting purposes to keep the hours Assistant Secretary Thalimer asked Director Smith if there was a cost- savings using the cellular poll pads in the December run-off election. Director Smith said with only one week of cellular poll pad use she was unable to see a cost-savings. Assistant Secretary Thalimer asked if the budget will be reduced because of the cellular poll pads. Director Smith said she does not see cellular poll pad use reducing the budget. Member Tucker asked Director Smith if runoff elections were budgeted. Director Smith stated she budgets separately for runoff elections. Vice Chairman Natt asked Director Smith if she budgeted for three risk- limiting audits. Director Smith said she had budgeted for three audits. Vice Chairman Natt asked Director Smith for the definition of seasonal staff. Director Smith said seasonal staff would help during each election  three main elections.  similar to 2020.  but would not be employed permanently.  VII. New Business  A. Discussion of board details on departmental webpage  Director Smith asked the board if they would like their term dates, bylaws and enabling legislation added to the Voter Registrations & Elections webpage. Director Smith mentioned an email previously sent to the board asking if they would like to discuss their bylaws on an annual basis. After board discussion it was agreed to have their bylaws added to the July Vice Chairman Natt asked Director Smith is the Secretary of State budget included funds for replacement of the UPS batteries. Director Smith said she was told the full budget did not get approved and the Secretary of State's Office was trying to find funding for the replacement batteries but Vice Chairman Natt asked Director Smith to add to the May 2, 2023 agenda discussion of HB 717. He also asked Director Smith to send  agenda each year for review.  had no details at this time.    invitations to attend this meeting to the school board chairman, superintendent and the Senate and House delegation. In lieu of attending the meeting, representatives may share their thoughts regarding HB 717  via email.  VIII. Director's Report  Director Smith presented the Director's Report  Voter Registrations & Elections Department  Director's Report April 4, 2023  Board Members  House Bill 776 seeking to amend local law amendments regarding the Forsyth County BRE was passed by both the House and the Senate. A copy of the approved legislation Member Anita Tucker was re-appointed by the Forsyth County Democratic Party. The paperwork has been submitted to the appropriate channels and the BRE will be informed once it has been added to a Board of Commissioner's (BOC) agenda for  is provided in today's BRE packet.  ratification. Board Member Barbara Luth Joel E. Natt Anita Tucker Dan Thalimer  Party  Took Office 4/2/2019 7/1/2021 2/3/2015 9/1/2019 3/1/2022* 9/1/2019 4/4/2016 9/1/2021 9/1/2021 9/1/2021  Current  Current 6/30/2025 8/31/2023 8/31/2023 8/31/2025 8/31/2025  Term Start Term End  Chief Registrar & Chairperson Republican Democratic Democratic  Carla Radzikinas Republican *Filled the unexpired term of Randy Ingram  Staff  Current filled staff/positions: 11 full-time (0 unfilled) and 8 part-time (0 unfilled). Legislation pendinglapproved bills)/Change to Election Code/State Election The legislative session ended on March 29, 2023. Most legislation dealing with voter registrations and/or elections did not pass; however, a few bills that did pass are Senate According to their website, the next SEB meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. No public notice or agenda has been posted for this meeting as of March 31,2023.  Board (SEB)  Bill 129 and Senate Bill 222. AtpS/www,aCc.0eg biltracking.php.  Election Information  2023 possible Election Dates (from the SOS comprenensive calendar)  March 21: Special Election to fill a vacancy and/or propose a question*  April 18: Special Election Runoff** June 20: Special Election to fill a vacancy* July 18: Special Election Runoff**    September 19: Special Election to fill a vacancy* October 17: Special Election Runoff** November 7: General Election /Special Election*  December 5: General Election Runoff/S Special Election Runoff**  *Special Election, ifneeded **Runoff, ifneeded  Polling Places and Precincts  Polling place visits and mock election equipment setups took place during the months of February and March and will continue in the month of April. Additional discussion is  scheduled to take place based on the Agenda for today's meeting.  Ethics Reporting /Candidate Qualifying  Open Records Request(s) (ORR) Number in parenthesis indicates the number  from the same month last year  #re received b/w 03/01 - 03/31/2023 8 (9)  2023 Cumulative 2022 Cumulative 2021 Cumulative Budget/Finance  9 109 48  The Director and Assistant to the Director attended the Budget Kick-Off meeting on March 22, 2023, as well as a training session on March 21. The deadline to submit the 2024 budget requests is April 10, 2023. The Finance Budget Team is scheduled to meet with Departments between April 24 and May 5, 2023. The Finance Committee will meet with Departments between May 15 and May 26. The FY 2024 millage rates and proposed budget presentations and authorization to proceed with advertising tentative millage rates, proposed budget and occupational tax public hearings are currently scheduled for June 20, 2023. The two public meetings regarding the millage rates are planned for July 6. The third public hearing regarding the millage rates, occupational The Director met with County Manager David McKee on March 14, 2023. Several topics were discussed including budget requests, the inclusion of a new training/voting room in SPLOST IX, inclusion of an office in the new. Administration building, and the continued involvement of County employees serving as poll workers in future election cycles. The meeting was a productive introduction; no definitive conclusions were  tax and the proposed budget is on the calendar for July 20, 2023.  reached on any of the topics. Voter registration totals Active total Inactive total Cumulative total Pending voters Pending age  As of March 31, 2023 163,899 (159,231) 13,406 (13,309) 177,305 (172,540) As of March 31, 2023  45    Pending verification Pending 40-day clock Pending 26-month clock Total Cancelled voters Moved out of state Moved out of county Voter requested cancellation Felon = cancelled Felon = challenged status Deceased Rejected Total Notes:  40 13 156 254 0 0 ** 0 0 0 0 0 0  List maintenance activities are paused as staff implement certain features of GARVIS. More detail is provided in the Voter Registration  update.  Voter Registration  The transition in statewide voter registration systems from ENet to GARVIS continues. Staff resumed processing some voter registration applications during the last week of March 2023. The Secretary of State (SOS) releases updates to the system regularly and staff communicates issues we encounter. Procedures are being updated to reflect the layout and workflow of GARVIS. List maintenance activities are paused and will be **Statistics not included as we are not currently able to produce the reports needed to generate these statistics. The SOS team has provided regular updates with all county offices on the improvements being made to GARVIS. Improvements on all reports has Routine charging and inventory of the touchscreens and printers are in progress. Any pieces of election equipment identified needing possible repairs or additional attention will be handled accordingly upon the completion of the charging/nventory process. Charging and inventory of ballot scanners and UPS units will be conducted next. We are proud to be the new home of a very patriotic egg. The egg once stood guard outside Hearthstone Lodge and is now part of our landscape. The Director extends a big thank you to Public Facilities staff for moving and replacing it as well as to County  implemented at a later date.  been identified on the "Up & Coming" enhancements to GARVIS.  Election Equipment/Supplies  IS&TISoftware/Hardware Building Update  Management for approving the move!!  Disaster Recovery Training/Outreach  The Director attended the GARVIS Launch and press conference hosted by the GA Several staff members attended Defensive Driving training on March 14, 2023.  Secretary of State on March 9, 2023 at the state capitol.    The Director and the Communications and Training Coordinator attended the annual State oft the County on March 28, 2023 and manned a table at the Conversations and Staff held Management Review Sessions with Poll Management to follow up with the 2022 elections. Poll management provided valuable feedback to help us prepare for poll Staff visited the three Forsyth County Recreation Centers and met with Parks and Recreation staff to discuss setting up tables for poll worker recruitment and voter Staff is in the process of preparing and planning for poll worker recruitment for future elections. New Poll Worker Orientation Sessions are to begin in spring 2023 before school releases for summer. Our office is working on a poll worker manual in addition to  Coffee' portion of the event.  worker training and recruitment for the upcoming elections.  education outreach efforts.  planning and updating our training for the upcoming elections.  Calendar of Upcoming Events  April 4 May 2 May 29 June 6 July 4 July 11 August 1 September 4 September 5 October 3 November 7 November 10 November 14 December 5  Board Meeting Board Meeting Board Meeting Board Meeting Board Meeting Board Meeting Board Meeting Election Day Board Meeting Board Meeting  Memorial Day; county holiday; offices closed Independence Day; county holiday; offices closed Labor Day; county holiday; offices closed  Veteran's Day; county holiday; offices closed  November 23&24 Thanksgiving; county holiday; offices closed December 25 &26 Christmas; county holiday; offices closed  Respectfully Submitted, Mandi Smith  Director, Voter Registrations and Elections  Member Tucker with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion for a five-  minute break at 10:06 a.m. Motion carried unanimously Chairman Luth called the meeting back to order at 10:15 a.m.  IX. Hearings Pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-229 and  O.C.G.A. 21-2-230  Vice Chairman Natt asked if anyone was in the audience that was replying to the letter regarding Ms. Wexler's challenge pursuant to Georgia Election  Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-229. There were no responses.    Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to reconsider the challenge upheld for voter #243 Deborah Scheer because her residency affirmation was received in the office. Motion carried Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to reverse the decision and dismiss the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-230 for voter #243 Deborah Scheer. Motion A. Hearings pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-229 - February 6, 2023 Wexler Challenge (postponed from March 7, 2023) Member Tucker asked Challenger Wexler if she had anything she would like to say to the board and whether she knew any of the voters on the challenged list pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-229. Ms. Wexler stated she did not know any of the voters and had nothing to say Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #1 Bert Member Tucker said the voters are already inactive and the Secretary of State's Office will follow the law to remove the voters from the rolls. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas amended the motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #1 Bert McDowell and #3 Mary Lynn McDowell. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #2 Maggy McDowell. Motion Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A.: 21-2-230 for voter #2 Maggy McDowell. Motion carried 3-2 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Member Tucker made a motion that all challenges pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-229 that have been upheld and removed from the rolls their challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-230 will be dismissed. Member Tucker with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #4 Chloe Sloth. Motion carried  unanimously.  carried unanimously.  to the board.  McDowell and #2 Maggy McDowell.  and Tucker opposed).  carried unanimously.  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2- 230 for voter #4 Chloe Sloth. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #5 Robert Frusciente. Motion Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2- 230 for voter #5 Robert Frusciente. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #6 Ching Yii. Motion failed 2-3 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #6 Ching Yii. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voters #7 Chan Chin Mawia and #8 Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2- 230 for voters #7 Chan Chin Mawia and #8 Lal Ruati. Motion carried 3-2 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #9 Lori Varchmin. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #10 Tiffany Bennett. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-230 for voter #10 Tiffany Bennett. Motion carried 3-2 Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #11 Cecil Goodridge. Motion  opposed).  carried unanimously.  Tucker opposed).  (Luth, Natt and Radzikinas opposed).  Lal Ruati. Motion carried unanimously.  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  unanimously.  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  carried 3-2 (Luth and Natt opposed).    Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2- 230 for voter #11 Cecil Goodridge. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #12 James Parker. Motion Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2- 230 for voter #12 James Parker. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker The Board agreed to continue with the hearings pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-229 and make a blanket motion for challenges pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-230. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Member Tucker made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #13 Jeremy Hyder. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #14 Kayla Smith. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #15 Alexander Sackmann. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #16 Brittany Dalberg and #17 Kirsten Dalberg. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #18 Shania Hughes. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #19 Jarred Martin. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #20 Alexa Simon. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Tucker opposed).  carried 4-0 (Natt abstained).  opposed).  unanimously.  opposed).    Member Tucker with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voters #22 Jonathan Toner and #23 Shelby Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #24 Robert Harrison. Member Tucker with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #25 Bethany Atkinson. Motion carried Member Tucker with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #26 William Morefield. Motion failed 2-3 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #26 William Morefield. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #27 Adrian Backman and #28 Glenda Backman. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #29 Katia Beard. Motion Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #30 Linda Ward. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Member Tucker made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #31 Cindy Baldwin Vice Chairman Natt withdrew his motion. Member Tucker withdrew her Member Tucker with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voters #31 Cindy Baldwin and #32 Robert Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #33 Greggory Cox. Motion  Toner. Motion carried 4-1 (Natt opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  unanimously.  (Luth, Natt and Radzikinas opposed).  and Tucker opposed).  carried unanimously.  unanimously.  and #32 Robert Baldwin.  second.  Baldwin. Motion carried unanimously.  carried 4-1 (Natt opposed).    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #34 Jeffrey Arnold. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #36 Melany Acosta-Oquendo. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #37 Lisa Mulligan. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #38 Wendy Tuten. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker. opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #39 James Winfield. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #40 Danielle Blaine. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #41 Kaleen Faflik. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #42 Quincy Damron. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #43 Maria Zack and #44 Stephen Zack because Vice Chairman Natt has personal knowledge they no longer live in the state. Motion carried 4-1 (Tucker Member Tucker made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #45 Chairman Luth with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #45 Juan Salazar. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #46 Jonathan Castell. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  unanimously.  unanimously.  opposed).  Juan Salazar. Motion died for lack of a second.  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #47 Stephen Reszetylo. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #48 Robert Parker. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voters #49 Ashley Hamby and #50 Brenton Hamby. Motion failed 2-3 (Luth, Natt and Radzikinas opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #49 Ashley Hamby and #50 Brenton Hamby. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #51 Elma Bennett and #52 Ronald Bennett. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to recess for 5 minutes at 11:24 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Luth called the meeting back to order at 11:32 a.m. Secretary Radzikinas with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #53 Clifford Sklenar. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #54 Sharon Larsen. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #55 Jillian Giometti. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Secretary Radzikinas with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #56 Eleanor Rank. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #57 Sunshine Daly. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Tucker opposed).  opposed).    Secretary Radzikinas with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #58 Brittany Gerard and #59 James Gerard. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Member Tucker with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #60 Nicole Botes. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #61 Meg Lopera and #62 Richard Lopera. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #63 Samuel Mabry. Motion Chairman Luth with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold and the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #63 Samuel Mabry. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #65 Abigail Jasmer and #67 Joseph Jasmer. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #66 Anne Jasmer. Motion Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #68 Jessica Lewis and #69 Robert Lewis. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #70 Dennis Hogaboom and #71 Leslie Hogaboom. Motion carried 3-2  Tucker opposed).  unanimously.  opposed).  failed 2-3 (Luth, Natt and Radzikinas opposed).  Tucker opposed).  carried unanimously.  Tucker opposed).  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #72. Alfred Schroeder and #73 Catherine Sprague. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge #74 Joanne Castleton. Motion  Tucker opposed).  carried unanimously.    Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #75 Thomas Pierce. Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #76 Debra Colton. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #77 Cynthia Duff. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #78 Roderic Worth. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #79 Christopher Bonanni. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to dismiss from the challenge #80 Arthur Perry. Motion carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #81 Vincent Gazzolo. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #82 Parker Jeppson. Motion Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #82 Parker Jeppson. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #83 Andrew McGrath. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #84 Kristie Graffagnino. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #85 Derek Roberts and #86 Leigh Roberts. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  failed 2-3 (Luth, Natt and Radzikinas opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Tucker opposed).    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #87 Virginia Murray. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #88 Jacinto Garcia and #89 Karen Garcia. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge #90 Peter Braciliano. Motion carried Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge #91 Sriju Subedi. Motion carried 4-1 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #92 Bonnie Wine. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #93 Cheryl Hayat. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Member Tucker made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #94 Mary Smith. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #95 Julie Scheibe. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voters #96 Roberleigh Joya and #97 Margaret Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #98 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #99 Joseph Austin. Motion carried 4-1 (Thalimer opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #100 Heather Pollard. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Tucker opposed).  unanimously.  (Natt abstained).  unanimously.  McClung. Motion carried unanimously.  Christopher Areu. Motion carried unanimously.    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to postpone to the May 2, 2023 meeting voter #101 Virginia Wood to confirm her obituary with Ingram's Funeral Home. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #102 Jeffrey Greenwood and #103 Lauren Greenwood. Motion carried 3-2 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #104 Crisanna Roberson and #105 John Roberson. Motion carried 3-2 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #106 Gary Schaaf and #107 Margaret Schaaf. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #108 Curtis Neth, #109 Laurie Neth and #110 Logan Neth. Motion carried 3-2 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #111 Jennifer Behymer. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Member Tucker made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voters #112 Nichole Corrigan and #113 Sean Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #114 Craig Fortner. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #115 Justin Merideth. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #116 Amber Destefani and #117 Joseph Destefani. Motion carried 3-2  unanimously.  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Tucker opposed).  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Corrigan. Motion carried unanimously.  (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #118 Olivia Lahay.  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #119 Pooja Gupta. Motion Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #120 Daksha Sheth. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #121 Dhaivat Sheth. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #122 Tameka Brown. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #123 Mark Miles and #124 Patty Rhodes. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker  carried unanimously.  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  opposed).  Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #125 Christina Watkins. Motion carried Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #126 Karmann Evans. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Chairman Luth with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #127 Carmen Mitchell. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #128 Deshon Green. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #129 Glenn Galish and #130 Kelli Rebecca Galish. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #131 Amber Johnson and #132 Chad Johnson. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer  unanimously.  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  and Tucker opposed).  and Tucker opposed).    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #133 Christa Jasperse. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #134 Mark Howell and #135 Morey Howell. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #136 Amy Ekart. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Chairman Luth with a second from Member Tucker make a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #137 Kyle Jennette. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter: #138 Derek Porter. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #139 Robert Cha. Motion failed 2-3 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #139 Robert Cha. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #140 Gerilyn Kleinwaechter. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to  Tucker opposed).  unanimously.  (Luth, Natt and Radzikinas opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  dismiss from the challenge the following voters:  #141 Linda Digati #142 Paisley Tinsley #143 Jerry Forgey #144 Barbara Hollenbeck #145 Marcia Cox #146 Pia Martin #147 Elizabeth McLaughlin #148 Alice Payne #149 Arlene Ackerman #150 Janice Stanier Motion carried unanimously.    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge pursuant to Georgia Election Code O.C.G.A. 21-2-  230 for the following voters: #141 Linda Digati #142 Paisley Tinsley #143 Jerry Forgey #144 Barbara Hollenbeck #145 Marcia Cox #146 Pia Martin #147 Elizabeth McLaughlin #148 Alice Payne #149 Arlene Ackerman #150 Janice Stanier  Motion carried 4-1 (Tucker opposed).  Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voters #151 Bryan McNeill and #152 Nancy McNeill. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #153 Michael Meyer. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Member Tucker with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #154 Trenton Thach. Motion Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #154 Trenton Thach. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #155 Scott Kempa. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #158 Frank Brothers. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Secretary Radzikinas with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #160 Michael Condon. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Chairman Luth made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #161 Ruthann Kitt.  Tucker opposed).  failed 2-3 (Luth, Natt and Radzikinas opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).    Chairman Luth with a second from Vice Chairman Natt made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #162 Anna Mechler. Chairman Luth with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #163 Joshua Mechler. Motion carried Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #164 Ethan Miller. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge and remove from the rolls voter #165 Avy Wagner. Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed). B. Hear challenges to the qualifications of voters and their eligibility to vote pursuant to Georgia Election Code 21-2-230(a) - February 6, 2023 Wexler Challenge (postponed from March 7, 2023) Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to uphold the challenge for voters #167 Donald Caldwell and #168 Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to reconsider the vote from March 7, 2023 on voter #246 Ansley Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to reverse the decision on the challenge for voter #246 Ansley Hunt due to a recent Department of Drivers Services registration. Motion Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas madea a motion to dismiss from the challenge voter #246 Ansley Hunt. Motion Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion that all challenges pursuant to Georgia Election Code 21-2-229 that were dismissed will be challenged pursuant to Georgia Election Code Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to postpone to the May 2, 2023 meeting the challenge for voters #259 Alicia Cuevas Roman, #260 Chauncey Sercey and #262 Patricia Watkins to have staff inquire about the reason they are registered at the U.S Postal Service address. Motion carried unanimously.  Motion carried 3-2 (Thalimer and Tucker opposed).  unanimously.  Joann Caldwell. Motion carried 4-1 (Tucker opposed).  Hunt. Motion carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  21-2-230. Motion carried 4-1 (Tucker opposed).    Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion that any voters missed will be postponed to the May 2, 2023  meeting. Motion carried unanimously.  X.  Recess Regular Meeting  Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Secretary Radzikinas made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 1:01 p.m. to discuss pending litigation.  A. Executive Session  Executive Session was adjourned at 1:22 p.m. and Chairman Luth called the meeting back to order. She stated no action was taken.  XI. Adjournment  Vice Chairman Natt stated HB 776 was passed by the House and Senate. He also said the bill to correct the term dates for two board seats is HB 837 and will be adopted the first week of the 2024 legislative session. Vice Chairman Natt with a second from Assistant Secretary Thalimer made a motion to adjourn at 1:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.  The above and foregoing minutes are hereby certified as being correct and ordered  recorded. Today's Date:  May 2, 2023  Bakh Barbara Luth, Chairman   Vice  Cilbitibe Carla Radzikinas, Secretary OAE  -  Daniel  Thalimer, Assistant Secretary  Anita Tucker, Ahh  Member