BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 2128 SOUTH STERLING STREEI-SUITE 100  MORGANTON NC28655 TUESDAY MAY 07, 2024 3RD ABSENTEE BALLOT MEETING  10AM  Attending;LH Kirksey, Sandi Walker, Beverly Carlton, Linda Walker, and Anthony Iovino.  Staff; Kenny and Trent Guests; Barbara Myers  Chairman LH Kirksey called the meeting to order at 10AM, led the Pledge of Allegiance, Beverly Carlton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All approved.  followed by a moment of silence. Public comments; None  Business:  Our Director informed us on Amy and her surgery on her left arm from a fall at her home. Director Kenny Rhyne updated the board members on the second primary with the total of He also informed the board he will need to start his training with the SboE for his certification as Elections Director. Part of the training will be remote. The remainder will be in Raleigh. Chairman LH Kirksey met with Alex Rhoney and brought thei information on the position Director Rhyne presented the board with (1) one absentee ballot with valid ID. The board members processed the one ballot, signed the envelope and opened it to be tabulated. Trent opened the DS 200 Spare 03 and verified the public count of23 with the secretary. He tabulated the one ballot, verified the new public count of 24 with the secretary, and closed After discussion on the vacant position, Linda Walker made a motion stating, "As we fill open position vacated by Kenny we look to expand duties and designate the job: title as Deputy Discussion was held on the duties of the Deputy Elections Director using the document After discussion Linda Walker wanted several changes and made a motion to change wording General Statement of duties, in the third sentence change "act as a liaison" to "interact with" Essential Duties and Tasks, in first bullet include personnel evaluations and payroll in the Special Requirements; Acquire elections certification as designated by SBOE (upon hire) Physical requirements; change the numbers to 25 pounds of force and 50 pounds of force.  She is expected to return to work next week. 125 voters that have voted at the Board of Elections.  He is making the arrangements.  vacated by Kenny. He will discuss details in closed session.  the machine.  Elections Director." All approved.  provided by HR. in the following sections;  sentence. All approved.    Sandi Walker made a motion to change the regular board meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024 at 10AM to 5PM along with the Election Day Absentee meeting. All approved. Discussion was held on whether polling locations were in compliance for ADA and promoting  necessary notifications as well as setting up easy traffic flow for the voters. Director Rhyne will create a check list for the board members. locations to make compliance assessments. All approved.  Chairman LH Kirksey made the motion to have board members visit the precinct polling The board members then split up the precincts according to the route that is established for Anthony Iovino made a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters at  the delivery of voting equipment. 11:48AM. All approved.  Chairman LH Kirksey called the open session back to order at 12:19AM Chairman LH Kirksey will continue working with the county on the project.  Discussion was held on the issue of voter traffic concerns at the Senior Center in Morganton.  This is expected to be in place by the fall election. list it through Burke County HR. All approved. Submitted by Sandi Walker, Secretary  Beverly Carlton made a motion to declare the position for Deputy Elections Director open and  Anthony Iovino made a motion to adjourn at 12:24PM. All approved.