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MINUTES City of Charlottesville Electoral Board Meeting of May 15, 2017 The meeting was called to order by the chair at 8:30 a.m. in the office of the Charlottesville General Registrar. Those present were Electoral Board members Anne Hemenway (Chair) Jon Bright (Vice Chair) and Jim Nix (Secretary), General Registrar Rosanna Bencoach, Deputy Registrar Katie Mauller, Assistant Registrar Melissa Morton and Assistant Registrar Patrick Cory. On a motion by the chair, seconded by the vice chair, the agenda was approved unanimously without change. On a motion by the chair, seconded by the secretary, the minutes of the April 24, 2017 meeting were approved unanimously. Public Comment The chair introduced Mr. Erich Reimer, new chairman of the Charlottesville Republican Party. Mr. Reimer provided some background on himself to include the fact that he has twice served as a Charlottesville election official. Report by the General Registrar The registrar presented a brief report focused on progress in the preparation for the June 13 primary which she described as on schedule. Appointment of Officers of Election Active recruitment of election officials remains suspended because we already have a sufficient number on the roster for this year’s elections, however two applications have recently been received. Assistant Registrar Melissa Morton presented these to the Board with a recommendation that they be favorably considered. An application by Shirley Early, considered at the previous meeting but put on hold pending receipt of additional information, has been withdrawn by the applicant. The chair moved to appoint the two individuals. The motion was seconded by the vice chair and approved unanimously. The following were appointed as Charlottesville election officials: Alice Gore Kelsey Lofton