BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 2128 SOUTH STERLING STREET-SUITE 100 MORGANTON NC 28655 TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Attending; Sandi Walker, Beverly Carlton, LH Kirksey, Anthony Iovino, and Linda Walker. Staff: Kenny Rhyne and Dustin Wise Guests: Dot Williams and Barbara Myers Chairman LH Kirksey called the meeting to order at 10AM, led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. Public comments: None Linda Walker made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. AIl approved. Beverly Carlton made the motion to approve the minutes ofthe previous meeting for January 14, 2025. All approved, with abstention by Sandi Walker due to absence from the meeting. Business: Director Kenny Rhyne gave the board members a summary ofthe Precinct Worker Appreciation Dinner. Ninety people attended, with all precincts represented. Overall, the event was a success, with very positive comments from attendees. Director Rhyne then reported on the upcoming NCADE District 3 meeting on the 13th. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:30AM in Room 163 of the Foothills Higher Education Center. Kenny has sent out the agenda to the board members. He then gave an update on the lawsuit challenging the legislation affecting the power structure in North Carolina government. He also noted the introduction ofHouse Bill 66 which cuts the early voting days from 17 to 6. There will be more information on this as this legislation goes through the process. Dustin will be attending the New Director Training scheduled by the State Board of Elections in March. This is the beginning ofplanning for the new budget year for the county. Director Rhyne recapped the current budget and noted changes that will need to be made. The county commissioners have a budget retreat scheduled for March 6th. This was an FYI item. With no further business for the board to address, Anthony lovino made a motion to adjourn at 11:03 AM. All approved. Submitted by Sandi Walker, Secretary