08/05/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT* BOS MINUTES JULY 225 2019 10 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 22, 2019 OLD BUSINESS Discussion and Aroyal of Chan e of Pullin Place for Ma 2024 Elections: Continued from Julv 8 2019 : Town Manager Rodne Collins: (continued) Deborah Dami, Town Clerk conveyed several concerns to the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Dami recommended the Board consider a ballot question to let the voters determine where the polls should be located. The use of the Quashnet School represents a hardship to the elderly voters who require walking a great distance from the parking lot to the school gymnasium and restrooms although not regularly used during voting may represent a potential breach in security. Ms. Dami also made note of overtime expenses for staff members, DPW support and police detail officers. voting is a long day for the poll workers some of which are required to set up. It was noted the school day ends at 3:35 p.m. It would be permissible for Town employees to set up after this time. Saturday elections were considered,but deemed low in terms of attendance. The Board of Selectmen acted as follows; Motion made by Selectman Cotton to hold the Special Election on October 1,2019 at The Christ the King Church Parish Hall. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes opposed, none Motion made by Selectman Cotton effective March 3,2020 the polling place would move to the Quashnet School. Additional funds or Police Detail officers would not affect the Town Clerk's operating budget. And,the Town will accommodate the additional set up costs to satisfy the Town Clerk's office for the benefit of security on a broader scale for all citizens to ensure their well-being and safety. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes opposed, none Town Manager Rodney C. Collins was required to report to the Board of Selectmen on the costs associated to the construction of a vestibule, and funding regarding staffing and police detail services.