# Board of Elections Regular Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — Board of Elections
**Date:** August 13, 2024 12:00 AM EDT (2024-08-13T00:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761

## Summary

The Board of Elections will meet on August 13, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., and the primary focus of this meeting will be outlined in a detailed agenda available on their website. While specific topics aren't listed here, the full agenda will detail what issues the Board intends to discuss.

Currently, no specific decisions or votes are mentioned in these preliminary documents. However, reviewing the full agenda (found in "AGENDA 8-13-24 MEETING.PDF") will reveal any proposals requiring a vote or decisions impacting election procedures and processes within the community.

Citizens interested in understanding how elections are managed locally, or who wish to stay informed about potential changes to election processes, should consult the full agenda and consider attending or watching the meeting. You can find the complete agenda document online to learn more about the specific topics being addressed.

## Agenda

- [CALLTO ORDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13020)
- [PUBLIC COMMENTS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13021)
- [APPROVE/ AMEND AGENDA](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13022)
- [APPROVE/AMEND MINUTES FROM 07-09-2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING AND 07-09-2024 CLOSED SESSION](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13023)
- [BUSINESS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13024)
- [RESOLUTIONS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13025)
- [LOVELADY 4 QUAKER MEADOWS 2](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13026)
- [INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR EARLY VOTING STARTING IN OCTOBER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13027)
- [SAFE ASSESSMENT](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13028)
- [SET ABSENTEE MEETINGS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13029)
- [POLL WORKER TRAINING DATES](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13030)
- [PRESIDENTIAL PINS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13031)
- [OTHER BUSINESS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13032)
- [ADJOURN](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761/item/13033)

## Votes

- Linda Walker made the motion to amend the agenda to include discussion on press releases and approve the agenda as amended. — Passed, 7-0
- Linda Walker made a motion to approve the two resolutions for moving the Quaker 2 polling location to Faith Presbyterian Church and temporarily move the Lovelady 4 polling location to the Valdese Recreation Center Splash Pad as presented by the Director. — Passed, 7-0
- Sandi Walker made the motion to authorize Director Rhyne to address the immediate needs listed in the SAFE assessment. — Passed, 7-0
- Sandi Walker made a motion to approve the absentee ballot meeting schedule as presented by the Director. — Passed, 7-0
- Beverly Carlton made a motion to allow a board member from respective political parties to review voter ID exceptions on absentee ballots to be processed on the Monday at 2pm before the absentee ballot meeting. — Passed, 7-0
- Linda Walker made the motion to approve the minutes of the July 09-2024 regular meeting and closed session as presented. — Passed, 7-0
- Sandi Walker made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented by the Director to amend the Burke County Early Voting Implementation Plan for the 2024 General Election as it relates to the hours of operation during inclement weather. — Passed, 7-0

## Documents

- [agenda_packet_2024-08-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761?document=4137)
- [agenda_2024-08-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761?document=4136)
- [minutes_2024-08-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1761?document=4138)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/817)