1996.03.13_TC_Minutes_Special1
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING/CANVASSING BOARD
Wednesday March 13 1996 1:00 P.M.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Special Meeting/Canvassing Board
to order in Commission Chambers at 1:00 P.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor and
Commissioners David Augenstein, Arthur Eypel and John F. Rand were
present. Vice Mayor Bill Paul was absent.
Mayor Voress requested the Clerk to read the results of the March
12th election for Vice Mayor, as furnished by the Supervisor of
Elections Office, which were as follows:
Michael W. Hill 577
John F. Rand 589
These results were unanimously certified and accepted upon MOTION
by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL. (Copy of results
attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
The Oath of Office was then administered to Mr. Rand by the Clerk,
and he took his seat on the dais as Vice Mayor. (Oath attached to
and made part of these Minutes.)
Mayor Voress next requested the Clerk to read, in full, Resolution
No. 682, which declared the election for a Commission seat, also to
have been held March 12, 1996, to be unnecessary as the only
candidate who qualified, Thomas J. Reid, was unopposed. (Copy of
Resolution attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
Resolution No. 682 having been read into the record, the Mayor
requested the Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Reid,
after which he took his seat on the dais as Commissioner. (Oath
attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
Mayor Voress then invited brief comments from both gentlmen.
Vice Mayor John F. Rand thanked all who supported him, as well as
all the voters who came out to exercise their duties as citizens.
He noted that the vote once again proved the adage that nothing can
be taken for granted; every vote in an election can make a
difference. Concluding his remarks, the Vice Mayor again thanked
all who cast their ballots for him.
Commissioner Thomas J. Reid said that he took seriously the honor
of becoming a member of the Commission, believing in the
responsibility of representing the opinions and feelings of the
Town's residents. He extended a standing offer to anyone with a
complaint, question or idea having to with the Town to feel free to
contact him at any time.
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Commenting that the vice mayoral election was well -fought on both
sides, Mayor Voress said it was now time for the Commission to get
on with the business of the Town. He expressed confidence that
those who have been chosen to represent the residents will do an
outstanding job.
There being nothing further for the Commission to address at this
time, Mayor Voress adjourned the meeting at 1:10 P.M. upon MOTION
by COMMISSIONER REID/VICE MAYOR RAND.
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CAWASS ' .PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY i IRINICIPAL ELECTIONS
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MARCH 12, 1996
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
Precincts Counted L 17
Absentee Precincts Counted 1 27
(0143) Registered Voters
(0146) Ballots Cast
VICE MAYOR
(0145) Michael W. Rill
(0146) John F. Rand
Precinct (0143) (0144) (%trn) (0145) (0146)
0191 3106 1150 37.03 556 572
A013 0 30 ...... 13 14
A043 O 11 ------ B 3
1 100.00%
2 100.00%
3,106 100.00%
1,191 38.35%
577 4B_45: 4 4.49 %
589 49.45% rjo • S I To
<;;;DFFiCiAL RETURN
OATH OF OFF/CE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
I, JOHN F. RAND DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR THAT/ WILL SUPPORT,
PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED
STATESAND OF THESTATEOFFLORIDA AGAINSTALL ENEMIES, DOMESTICAND
FOREIGN, AND THAT I WILL BEAR TRUE FAITH, LOYALTYAND ALLEGIANCE TO
THE SAME, AND THAT I AM ENTITLED TO HOLD OFFICE UNDER THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THAT I WILL FAITHFULLY
PERFORM ALL THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR
IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, ON WHICH / AM ABOUT TO ENTER, SO HELP
ME GOD.
SI6I11A"SURE
OATH OF OFFICEADM/NISTERED THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH 1996 AT TOWN
OFH/G BEACH, FLORIDA.
Doris M. Trinley
Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 682
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
DECLARING THE ELECTION FOR ONE (1) COMMISSION SEAT TO HAVE
BEEN HELD ON THE 12TH DAY OFMARCH 1996, TO BE UNNECESSARY
SINCE THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO QUALIFIED IS UNOPPOSED.
WHEREAS, the final filing date for the candidates to the office of Commissioner (two-year term)
was 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 13, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the only candidate to file during the filing period was namely.
THOMAS J. REID ; and
WHEREAS, Florida State Statute, Chapter 101.151 (6), states:
Except for justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of District Courts of
Appeal, the names of unopposed candidates shall not appear on the
general election ballot. Each unopposed candidate shall be deemed to have
voted for himself; and
WHEREAS, the election for one (1) Commission seat, which was to have been held in the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, on the second Tuesday in March, 1996, i.e., March 12, 1996, is now declared
to be unnecessary in accordance with Florida State Statute 101.151 f6) as cited above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town of Commission of the Town of Highland,
Florida, that the election for one (1) Commission seat which was to have been held on March 12, 1996
is unnecessary and shall not be held; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the candidate who has qualified, namely:
YI.IOdLE�i�94h]
is hereby declared to be elected to the office for which he has filed, beginning on March 13, 1995.
DONE this 5th day of March, 1996 by the Town Commission of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida.
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
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OATH OF OFF/CE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
1, THOMAS J. REID DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR THAT I WILL SUPPORT,
PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED
STATES AND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AGAINST ALL ENEMIES, DOMESTIC AND
FOREIGN, AND THAT I WILL BEAR TRUE FAITH, LOYAL TY AND ALLEGIANCE TO
THE SAME, AND THAT I AM ENTITLED TO HOLD OFFICE UNDER THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THAT I WILL FAITHFULLY
PERFORM ALL THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER
IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, ON WHICH 1 AM ABOUT TO ENTER, SO HELP
ME GOD.
SIGNA TURF
OATH OF OFFICEADMINISTERED THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH 1996 AT TOWN
V FLORIDA.
MEMORANDUM TO THE 1996 TOWN COMMISSION MINUTES BOOK
FROM: DORIS M. TRINLEY(?�
TOWN CLERK
DATE: MARCH 14, 1996
RE: CERTIFIED COPY OF MARCH 12, 1996 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
The only Municipal Election on the above date was for Vice Mayor, a race between John
F. Rand and Michael W. Hill. After the polls closed, the unofficial returns furnished by the
Supervisor of Elections Office (copy attached to Minutes of March 13) showed only a 12
vote difference in favor of Mr. Rand. Therefore, Mr. Hill, during the morning hours of
March 13 requested a recount of ballots cast, which request was granted and accomplished
approximately 3:00 P.M. on March 13, with the certified results faxed to Town Hall at
approximately 4:30 P.M. The original (hard copy), bearing the seal of the Supervisor of
Elections Office, was received at Town Hall in the general mail delivery on March 14,
1996. /t is attached hereto for the record.
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Palm Beach County
JACKIE WINCHESTER
supervisor of Elections
March 13, 1996
Ms. Doris M. Trinley
Town Clerk
Highland Beach Town Hall
3614 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
Dear Doris:
P.B.C. GOVERNMENTAL CENTER
301 N. OLIVE AVE., ROOM 105
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401-4795
TELEPHONE: [407] 355-2650
FAX NUMBER: (4071355-4006
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MAR 14 1996
• Enclosed, is a certified copy of the results of the March 12, 1996 election of the Town of
Highland Beach.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Jackie Winchester
Supervisor of Elections
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Enclosure
CANVASS ' PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY & MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
03:55pm Mar 13 1996 PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARCH 12, 1996
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
Precincts Counted ( 11 1 100.00%
Absentee Precincts Counted 1 23 2 100.00%
(0143) Registered Voters 3,106 100.00%
(0144) Ballots Cast 1,192 38.38%
VICE MAYOR
(0145) Michael W. Hill 580 48.66%
(0146) John F. Rand 590 49.50%
(0147) Undervotes 17 1.43%
(0148) Overvotes 5 0.42%
Precinct (0143) (0144) (%trn) (0145) (0146) (0147) (%und) (0148) (%ovr)
0191 3106 1151 37.06 559 573 14 1.22 5 0.43
A013 0 30 ------ 13 14 3 10.00 0 0.00
A043 0 11 -- 8 3 0 0.00 0 0.00
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
I, JACKIE WINCHESTER, SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS,
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF THE RECORDS ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, THIS 1.�''� DAY OF
L_ JACKIE WINCHESTER
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
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PALM4EACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DEPUTY
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