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Minutes, Aug 23, 2018 Page 2 <br />audit judges. The Vice Chair pointed out that the Verity system creates and stores <br />complete images of each ballot and that examination of those images by the judges <br />might prove to be a satisfactory alternative to examining the actual paper ballots. This <br />would be more efficient and eliminate issues of ballot security. <br /> <br />Update on Electronic Poll Books <br /> <br />Election Manager Melissa Morton presented information on options for replacing our <br />aging electronic poll books (EPBs). VR Systems, the poll book vendor we have used <br />for some time, can provide suitable lap top computers along with the software upgrade <br />we need but Ms. Morton has found a suitable computer model available locally for about <br />half the price of those offered by VR Systems. She will investigate further to confirm <br />that these will run the VR software and that they will fit the cases we have on hand for <br />the EPBs. If that is the case, we will be able to replace all of our EPBs and their <br />software before the next Presidential election using Capital Improvement Funds already <br />approved and available. <br /> <br />Appointment of Election Officials <br /> <br />Ms. Morton presented applications from six individuals wishing to become election <br />officials. The board reviewed these applications and, on a motion by the Chair, <br />seconded by the Secretary and unanimously approved, the following were appointed: <br /> <br />Bryna L. Johnson <br />Celia R. Thompson <br />Rebecca K. Hill <br />Louisa J. Candelario <br />Heather Higgins <br />Dashad Morton <br /> <br />Ms. Morton also reported that election officer assignments for the November 6 election <br />are on track and that experienced chiefs have been appointed for every precinct. Other <br />key positions have also been filled with only a single assistant chief and one closer <br />position yet to be assigned. She will employ a mix of new and experienced election <br />officials for this election in order to continue building an experienced team. <br /> <br />Ms. Morton informed the Board members that adjustments in election official pay rates <br />were required in order to comply with a recent City Council decision to raise the <br />minimum wage for City employees from $13.79 to $14.40 per hour. She presented the <br />Board with a proposed new pay scale reflecting this change for the lowest paid EOs <br />along with similar upward adjustments in the rates for the higher skilled, higher <br />responsibility officials. The Chair moved to approve these pay increases, the Vice Chair <br />seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. <br />