(KNZA)--The Brown County Commission on Monday meet as a board of canvassers to canvass ballots from the November 2nd general election.

County Election Officer Dawn Boyles reported there were 15 provisional ballots cast during the election. A provisional ballot is cast when there is a question about a voter's eligiblity. After review, the commission approved counting 12 provisional ballots and one partial provisional ballot. Two provisional ballots weren't counted.

Boyles reported there was a tie vote one of the positions on the Morrill City Council between write-in candidates Duane Perry and Kenneth Beckner.

A name was drawn from a cup to determine the winner, with Perry's name being drawn.

He will join write-in candidates Todd Gruber, Kevin Wikle, Brad Stolzenberger and Dan Halstead in filling the five open seats.

Write-in candidate Roger Price was elected Morrill mayor.

Commission Chairman Rich Lemkuhl reported there were 1,380 total votes cast in Brown County and a nearly 22 percent voter turnout—including the provisional ballots.