HomeMy WebLinkAbout03132007Present:
Minutes of the City of Sebastian Canvassing Board
3/13/07 General Election
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Supervisor of Elections Office
1750 25 Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
City of Sebastian Canvassing Board Members: City Clerk, Sally Maio (Chairperson), City Attorney,
Rich Stringer, and City Manager, Al Minner.
Other Officials Present:
Indian River County: Supervisor of Elections, Kay Clem; SOE Attorney, Brian Connelly; Chief Deputy
Supervisor of Elections, Cathy Hart; Absentee Ballot Coordinator, Marge Diehl, IT Manager, Chris
Wilson.
City of Vero Beach Canvassing Board Members
City of Fellsmere Canvassing Board
Town of Orchid Canvassing Board
Other Elections staff and representatives of Sequoia were also present.
The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. and the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections
reviewed the schedule, explained absentee ballot opening procedures and ballot duplications if
necessary. There were 63 absentee ballots for Sebastian and none were found to be questionable by
SOE staff.
On motion by Attorney Stringer and second by Mr. Minner, the March 20, 2006 and February 21, 2007
Canvassing Board Minutes were approved on a voice vote of 3 -0.
Absentee ballots were opened and processed by SOE staff but not counted at this time.
The Canvassing Board meeting recessed at 12:40 p.m. and members reconvened at 6:15 p.m. in the
counting room.
At 7 pm when the polls closed, the early voting results were released to the Canvassing Board and
began to run on government access channels.
Canvassing Board members Maio and Stringer moved to another office with Kay Clem to speak to
pollworkers from precincts 204 and 106 relative to vote discrepancies.
In precinct 104, pollworkers Barbara Youmans and Doris Ackerly said there were two more signatures
than votes and their explanation was that they believed that two individuals who came in and signed
and were there to assist two other voters (one elderly citizen and one mentally challenged citizen) who
were with them, never voted themselves. The Canvassing Board accepted the explanation.
In precinct 106, pollworkers Barbara Trout and Liz Landino said there were 297 signatures which was
two more than the number of votes, which included one provisional vote which was voted because the
individual did not have a picture ID. They said they recounted several times and came up with the
same information did not have any specific explanation for it. The Canvassing Board accepted the
explanation.
The Canvassing Board was notified by Kay Clem that there were seven provisional ballots for
Sebastian. The SOE staff verified voter registration for six of the seven, and the Canvassing Board
approved those six provisionals because the signature on each of the provisionals matched the
voter registration signature for each of the provisional voters. The seventh provisional was not
accepted because the individual does not show up as a registered Florida voter, and Kay Clem
explained that under Florida law, the individual has until Friday to produce proof that he is indeed
registered. If the individual is able to produce the proof, the ballot will be counted, if not it will not be
counted in the official results.
Mayor Burkeen, incumbent seeking re- election, contacted Canvassing Board member Minner, and
asked about the procedure for contesting the election results. The full Canvassing Board and
Supervisor of Elections Attorney Brian Connelly moved to another office and called Mr. Burkeen and
explained the process as set out in FS 102.168. It was explained to him that the FS provision regarding
recount took effect if the vote was less than one half of one percent and the difference in his vote to the
next highest vote was .71 therefore was not subject to automatic recount. It was further noted that
the number of vote discrepancies (four) and outstanding provisionals (1) would not affect the election
numbers or outcome.
Public logic and accuracy tests of the machines were once again conducted and certified (see all
signed tests and certifications attached). The unofficial results are also attached to these minutes.
It was noted that canvassing of official results would take place on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 5 pm due
to the one provisional ballot.
An unofficial voting certificate was completed (see attached) and being no further business, the Board
adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
City of Sebastian Canvassing Board
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ELECTION DAY PUBLIC TEST
CERTIFICATION OF TABULATING EQUIPMENT TEST
MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTIONS
MARCH 13, 2007
The undersigned members of the City of Sebastian Canvassing Board do hereby
certify that on March 13, 2007 at 2 C0 p.m., the automatic tabulation equipment to
be used in counting the election systems ballots was tested to ascertain that the
equipment will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and all measures on the
ballot. The test was conducted by processing a pre- audited group of ballots so marked
as to record a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate.
We further certify that after the test was completed, the testing materials
and programs were sealed in a transfer case with Seal 1 co39O
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POST ELECTION PUBLIC TEST
CERTIFICATION OF TABULATING EQUIPMENT TEST
MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTIONS
MARCH 13, 2007
The undersigned members of the City of Sebastian Canvassing Board do hereby
certify that on March 13, 2007 at 9) p.m., the automatic tabulation equipment to
be used in counting the election systems ballots was tested to ascertain that the
equipment will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and all measures on the
ballot. The test was conducted by processing a pre- audited group of ballots so marked
as to record a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate.
We further certify that after the test was completed, the testing materials
and programs were sealed in a transfer case with Seal b' 7
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CERTIFICATE OF CANVASSING BOARD
UNOFFICIAL RETURNS
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
We, the undersigned, members of the duly constituted Board of
Canvassers for the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, do
hereby certify that we met in the office of the Supervisor of Elections on the
13 Day of March, A.D. 2007 and proceeded to publicly canvass the votes
given for the offices herein specified at the Municipal General Election on
the 13 Day of March, A.D. 2007, as shown by the returns on file in the
office of the Supervisor of Elections. We hereby certify from said returns as
follows:
For Two Year City Council Member Term, the whole number of votes
cast was 7 263 of which number
(VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN THREE)
BRUCE E. ANDERSON RECEIVED 3 7' VOTES
BRIAN S. BURKEEN RECEIVED 97/ VOTES
ANDREA B. COY RECEIVED VOTES
JULIE SCOZZARI RECEIVED 77 VOTES
DALE I. SIMCHICK RECEIVED 5 VOTES
EUGENE WOLFF RECEIVED VOTES
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #1, Amending
Section 1.02(1) to restrict City's ability to purchase land without supporting
appraisals.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend Section 1.02(1) of the City Charter to
restrict the ability of City Council to purchase land without supporting
appraisals and requiring a supermajority vote in certain cases
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED 20a3 VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED 5 VOTES
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #2, Amending
Section 2.06 to provide for filling vacancies in the offices of Mayor and
Vice Mayor.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to add the following
provision?
(e) Vacancies In the event the office of mayor shall become vacant during
the course of a term, the vice -mayor shall succeed to the office of mayor. In
the event the office of vice -mayor shall become vacant during the course of
a term, a new vice -mayor shall be chosen as the first order of business at the
next council meeting."
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #3, Amending
Section 2.03 and 2.06 to change city elections to November.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to move annual
elections from March to November to coincide with state and federal general
election dates
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED j Sit 7 VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED I /14, VOTES
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #4, Amending
Section 2.05 to increase salaries of City Council.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to increase the salaries
of City Council members to: Mayor $800; Vice -Mayor $700; Council
Members $600 and adjust salaries annually based upon the consumer price
index for the southeast United States
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED 075 VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED SS2 VOTES
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For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #5, Amending
Section 2.12(a) to increase notice time and change start time for special
council meetings.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to increase the public
notice required for special council meetings from 12 to 24 hours and require
that all such meetings be held after 5 p.m.
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED 02,3S
VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED o?a3 VOTES
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #6, Deleting
paragraph (a) of Section 3.01 to remove provisions conflicting with
council /manager form of government.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to repeal provisions
regarding creation and function of city departments which conflict with the
Council/Manager form of government
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED
VOTES
VOTES
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #7, Amending
Section 3.06, deleting 3.07, and 3.08 to provide for City Police Department;
removing conflicts.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to adopt an official
policy that the City shall maintain its own Police Department which will be
overseen by a police chief who will be a certified police officer and who will
act under the purview of the City Manager
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED 02/ VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED 2 5 1 VOTES
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For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #8, Amending
Section 3.09(b) to remove conflicts with city attorney's authority as a charter
officer.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to remove provisions for
the city council to provide for the additional office of assistant city attorney
by ordinance since this conflicts with the authority of the city attorney as a
charter officer to administer his office
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED 6 63 VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED 0 is9 VOTES
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #9, Amending
Sections 4.02(b), 4.07, deleting Sections 4.05, 4.10, 4.11, to comply with
state elections law.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to change the time for
filing of the candidate qualifying oath to at least sixty (60) days prior to the
day of the election; remove ballot provisions superseded by state law, and to
repeal the requirement for the Mayor to call the election by proclamation
since the City Charter already provides for the calling of elections by
resolution of the council
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED 2 VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED VOTES
For CITY OF SEBASTIAN REFERENDUM QUESTION #10, Amending
Section 5.03 to require that the Charter Review Committee meet every five
years.
"Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to provide that the
Charter Review Committee meet every five years instead of seven years
YES FOR APPROVAL RECEIVED 2,39 7 VOTES
NO FOR REJECTION RECEIVED Z2 VOTES
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Registration Turnout
Election Day Turnout
Absentee Turnout
Early Voting Turnout
Total 5,041 16.40%
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER (2 YR TERM) S (9) 9/9 100.00%
Bruce E. Anderson 378 5.20%
Brian S. Burkeen 1,471 20.25%
Andrea B. Coy 1,660 22.86%
Julie Scozzari 677 9.32%
Dale I. Simchick 1,555 21.41%
Eugene Wolff 1,522 20.96%
Sebastian Ref #1
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #2
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #3
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #4
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #5
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #6
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #7
YES for Approval
March 13, 2007 9:42 PM
Municipal General 2007
March 13, 2007
Summary Report
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
UNOFFICIAL FINAL PARTIAL PROV
30,731 Voters Sebastian Ref #7
3,311 10.77%
144 0.47%
1,586 5.16%
Total 7,263 100.00%
(9) 9/9100.00%
2,033 78.22%
566 21.78%
Total 2,599 100.00%
(9) 9/9100.00%
2,411 92.38%
199 7.62%
Total 2,610 100.00%
(9) 9/9100.00%
1,467 56.14%
1,146 43.86%
Total 2,613 100.00%
(9) 9/9 100.00%
1,075 40.92%
1,552 59.08%
Total 2,627 100.00%
(9) 9/9 100.00%
2,385 91.45%
223 8.55%
Total 2,608 100.00%
(9) 9/9 100.00%
1,898 75.95%
601 24.05%
Total 2,499 100.00%
(9) 9/9 100.00%
2,148 83.51%
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #8
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #9
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Sebastian Ref #10
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
Total 2,623 100.00%
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER (2 YR TERM) -FI (1) 1/1 100.00%
Susan Adams 89 26.89%
Isabel Marron 62 18.73%
Sara Savage 96 29.00%
Joel Tyson 84 25.38%
Ind River Shores Referendum
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER(2 YR TERM) VI (11)
William E. Fish
Brian Heady
Debra Fromang
Vero Beach Ref
YES for Approval
NO for Rejection
(9) 9/9 100.00%
424 16.49%
Total 2,572 100.00%
(9) 9/9 100.00%
1,653 65.80%
859 34.20%
Total 2,512 100.00%
(9) 9/9 100.00%
2,066 82.28%
445 17.72%
Total 2,511 100.00%
(9) 9/9 100.00%
2,397 91.38%
226 8.62%
Total 331 100.00%
(1) 1/1 100.00%
320 93.02%
24 6.98%
Total 344 100.00%
11/11 100.00%
1,107 34.83%
897 28.23%
1,174 36.94%
Total 3,178 100.00%
(11) 11/11 100.00%
1,509 86.18%
242 13.82%
Total 1,751 100.00%
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