Kevin Stiens

The board conducted a certification hearing for special elections, which included reconvening as a Board of Canvassers to review unofficial election results, including UOCAVA and provisional ballots. The official results for the Inman City Council and Central Pacolet Town Council elections were reviewed, certified, and made official. Additionally, the board discussed recognition for students who served as poll managers and reviewed presentations regarding polling place maps.

The meeting agenda includes reconvening as the County Board of Canvassers to conduct a Provisional Ballot Hearing, canvass votes, and certify the results of the Spartanburg Metro B Water District General Election, including the review of UOCAVA and provisional ballots and potential recount orders. Additionally, the board will address old and new business, including a discussion on the term of the Board Chair and a legislative update, followed by a director's report and time for public participation.

The Board convened as a Board of Canvassers to conduct a certification hearing for the Chesnee City Council and Lyman Town Council special elections. Key discussion topics included the administration of the oath to board members, a review of unofficial election results, the examination of UOCAVA and provisional ballots, a review of the election checklist, and the signing of official results. It was determined that no recount or runoff elections were required.

The board reviewed upcoming municipal special elections and discussed a revised meeting schedule. The director provided a report covering the SCARE agenda, staff training schedules, a transition to a .gov domain, the successful pilot of alternative MiFi devices for electronic poll books, and upcoming deadlines for Statement of Economic Interests filings. Additionally, the board heard public commentary regarding election day voting concerns, sign removal, requests for hand-counting of ballots, and suggestions to include candidates in poll worker training.

The board meeting involved the election of officers and consideration of multiple variance requests. Key items included the approval of variance requests for the Pelham Batesville Fire Station #4 to reduce buffer and setback requirements for a new truck bay. Additionally, the board reviewed and granted nine variance requests for Green Boundary Farms, LLC, involving buffer and setback reductions required to formalize the business's commercial use of property and facilitate site improvements.