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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, MAY 3, 1993
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Monday, May 3, 1993, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office
Building, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: H. L. Sorrell, Jr., Chairman I
Beatrice Bailey Hill, Vice-Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Joseph T. Bowden
Walt Titchener
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Tony Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney
Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer & Clerk to the Board
Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary
Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and
Commissioner Andrews offered the invocation.
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the agenda as published.
Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous
vote.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner
CONSENT AGENDA Andrews, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following items
from the Consent Agenda:
MINUTES: Regular Meeting, April 19, 1993
BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
Public Utilities (Southwest)
Code 37-9006-016 Maintenance & Repair-Equip. 1,200. increase
37-9006-017 Maintenance & Repair-Vehicles 500. increase
37-9006-034 Chemicals 2,800. increase
Revenue: 37-3740-006 Tap-On Fees, Southwest 4,500. increase I
Public Utilities (Northeast Metro)
Code 32-9001-016 Maint. & Repair-Equip. 8,500. increase
32-9001-033 Materials & Supplies 250. increase
... Revenue: 32-3712-013 Water Fees-Fuquay Bulk 8,750. increase
Public Utilities (Buies Creek-Coats)
Code 33-9002-016 Maint. & Repair-Equip. 1,200. increase
33-9002-017 Maint. & Repair-Vehicles 500. increase
Revenue: 33-3990-002 Unappro. Fund Bal.-Sewer 1,700. increase
Public Utilities (Buies Creek-Coats)
Code 33-9002-004 Professional Services 5,000. increase
Revenue: 33-3990-002 Unappro. Fund Bal.-Sewer 5,000. increase
Public Utilities (Northeast Metro)
Code 32-9001-074 Capital Outlay-Equipment 12,500. increase
Revenue: 32-3990-001 Unappro. Fund Bal.-Water 12,500. increase
Solid Waste Manaqement
Code 58-6600-016 Maint. & Repair-Equip. 7,500. increase
58-6600-045 Contracted Services 7,500. increase
58-6600-074 Capital Outlay-Equip. 15,000. decrease
Sheriff's Department
Code 10-5100-074 Capital Outlay-Equip. 13,500. increase
10-5100-033 Materials & Supplies 4,031. increase
10-5100-036 Uniforms 2,000. increase
10-5100-056 Crime Prevention 1,000. increase
Revenue: 10-3480-0502 Control Substance Tax 20,531. increase
Sheriff's Department I
Code 10-5100-056 Crime Prevention 933. increase
Revenue: 10-3350-000 Miscellaneous Revenues 933. increase
Social Services
Code 10-7710-1500 Crisis Intervention 10,969. increase
10-7710-1570 JOBS 293,054. decrease
10-7710-0650 AFDC-FC 25,000. increase
10-7710-1410 AA & AD 40,000. increase
10-7710-1420 Medicaid 75,000. increase
10-7710-061 Day Care-Children 200,000. increase
10-7710-1530 Adoption Ass't IV-E 500. increase
Revenue: 10-3480-0010 Social Services Admin. 10,969. increase
10-3990-000 Fund Balance-Appro. 173,313. decrease
10-3480-0017 Foster Care IV-E 20,759. increase
10-3480-0027 Day Care 200,000. increase
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APPOINTMENT OF BILLY APPOINTMENT: Billy Surles, Angier, to Northeast Metro Board (See
SURLES TO METRO BOARD resolution at end of minutes as Attachment 1)
BUDGET ORD. FOR COOPERA- BUDGET ORDINANCE: Cooperative Extension Special Trust Fund (Copied
TIVE EXTENSION in full at the end of minutes as Attachment 2)
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Informal comments were provided by the following citizens:
INFORMAL CO~1ENTS 1. Jerry McSwain, President, Habitat for Humanity, 205 Homestead
Road, Angier, briefed the Board on process for Habitat for
Humanity projects including selection of families, building
plans selection, and site selection.
2. Floyd Hein, 6726 Rainey Dr., Spring Lake - concerns regarding
Equalization and Review Board meeting
3. Mr. Buie, Cypress Church Road, Vass - concerns with hog
operation in his community
4. Tom Cooley, P. O. Box 1858, Lillington - need for 4-laning
Highways 421 & 401 in Lillington
5. Charles Meeks, Anderson Creek - concerns regarding
Equalization and Review Board meet-lng
BRIEFING FROM A.C. Stanley Dempsey, Chief, Anderson Creek Emergency Medical Services,
EMS CHIEF requested consideration of extending the boundaries of the Anderson
Creek Rescue District and requested that a tax base be established for
the rescue district. The Board of Commissioners will take the request
under review.
Chairman Sorrell stated that the Board would now consider certain
matters sitting in its capacity as the governing body of the Buies
BUIES CREEK-COATS was Creek-Coats Water and Sewer District of Harnett County. Minutes of
DISTRICT MEETING the meeting concerning a public hearing on proposed issuance of
General Obligation Sanitary Sewer Refunding Bonds, a resolution
approving issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, and a
I resolution to confirm maturities and rates of interest of the bonds,
Official Statement and related documents regarding sale of bonds, is
copied in full at the end of these minutes as Attachment 3.
NEW POSITION AUTHORIZED Henry Thompson, Health Department Director, presented for the Board's
IN HEALTH DEPARTMENT consideration a request for the establishment of a new position in the
Health Department titled Social Worker II for Child Service
Coordination. Commissioner Bowden moved that creation of the
requested position be authorized as of May 3, 1993. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote.
AMENDMENT TO CAPITAL Jerry Blanchard, Transportation Director, presented for the Board's
IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE consideration a proposed amendment to the Capital Improvement Schedule
OF TOP section of the Harnett County Transportation Development Plan.
Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the amendments as presented.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a
unanimous vote. The amendments are listed at the end of these minutes
as Attachment 4.
911 STUDY Tony Wilder, Chairman, Emergency Services Council, presented for the
Board's consideration a recommendation from the Council to contract
with the firm of Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Inc. to conduct a
study concerning proposed 911 services in Harnett County.
Commissioner Andrews moved for authorization to proceed with the 911
study using the firm of Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Inc.
Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous
vote.
PROCLAMATION FOR Dan Gardner, Emergency Medical Services Director, presented for the
"EMERGENCY HEDICAL Board's consideration a proposed proclamation to designate the week of
SERVICES WEEK" May 23-29, 1993, as "Emergency Medical Services Week". Commissioner
I Bowden moved for adoption of the proclamation. Commissioner Hill
seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The
proclamation is copied in full at the end of these minutes as
Attachment 5.
CDBG DOCUMENTS FOR Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration
BOYT DIVISION PROJECT documents relating to a Community Development Block Grant for Boyt
Division project in the Industrial Development Department. The Board
tabled the matter.
DELEGATE FOR NACo CONF. Commissioner Titchener moved that Chairman Sorrell be designated as
voting delegate from Harnett County at the 1993 NACo Annual Conference
to be held in Chicago July 16-20, 1993. Commissioner Hill seconded
the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION OPPOSING Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a
INCREASE IN CIGARETTE proposed resolution opposing an increase in the tax upon the sale of
TAX cigarettes. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the resolution.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a
unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these
minutes as Attachment 6.
F.Y. 1993-94 BUDGET Neil Emory, Budget Officer, presented the proposed Harnett County F.Y.
MESSAGE 93-94 Budget Message to the Board. Mr. Emory explained in detail a I
summary of the proposed budget and stated that the Board would not
consider adoption of the budget at this time. He explained that the
General Statutes require that the proposed budget, after its
presentation, is to lay open for public inspection in the Office of
the Clerk to the Board; after which, a public hearing will be held on
the proposed budget. After the public hearing, the Budget Ordinance
will be presented to the Board for consideration. The Budget Message
is copied in full atthe end of these minutes as Attachment 7.
Reports were filed with the Board from the Tax Department, Sheriff's
Department, Report of Tax Releases, and Veteran's Affairs.
TAX REFUNDS Bobby Wicker, Tax Administrator, presented the following tax refund
requests:
1. Veola L. Sanders, Rt. 1, Bunnlevel $37.50
2. Juanita B. Douglas, Broadway 37.50
3. Mark J. Kucera, Yonkers, NY 130.95
4. Alvie & Sheryl Benskin, APO AE 36.87
5. Gloria Gulledge, Dunn (1992) 10.73
(1991) 11.14
(1990) 11.21
6. Charles & Betty Underwood, Fuquay-Varina 22.41
7. Anne HOlloway, Buies Creek 37.50
Commissioner Bowden moved for approved of the above listed tax refund
requests. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a
unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into executive session to I
discuss litigation and personnel matters. Commissioner Andrews
seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Titchener moved that the Board come out of executive
session. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with
a unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION RE: Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of a resolution concerning a
A.C. AUTO PARTS TAX tax matter involving Anderson Creek Auto Parts. Commissioner Hill
MATTER seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The
resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes as Attachment
8.
There being no further business, Commissioner Bowden moved that the
Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting, May 3, 1993, adjourn.
ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a
unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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Attachment 1.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBER TO
THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
I NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
OF HARI..I!..L.L COUNTY
WHEREAS, Chapter 162A, Article 4 of the General Statutes of North Carolina,
as amended, provides that the Board of Commissioners shall appoint three of the
Board members of a duly created Metropolitan Water District; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County, North
Carolina was duly created on April 14, 1976; and
WHEREAS, the term of Robert Surles expires on April 14, 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that Billy Surles be and is hereby appointed to the
District Board for a term expiring on April 14, 1996.
DUL Y ADOPTED THIS THE 3rd day of Mav . 1993.
UPON MOTION OF Commissioner Hill . seconded by
Commissioner Andrews , as passed by the following vote:
Yeas 5 , Nays 0 , Absent 0 , Abstained 0 .
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
By: N~L
tHo L.csorre~
Chairman
ATTEST:
I ~ 'uJ.'-C/~ /
Vanessa W. Youn~ 0
Clerk to the Boar
c:metro:22
Attachment 2.
COOPBRATIVB 8ft_SIOR SPBCIAL TRUST I'UJID
BUDGBT ORDIRAIICB
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North
Carolina:
WHEREAS, the Cooperative Extension Department receives donations for use
in special programs provided through the department, including: united
Way, ASEP, EFNEP, Summer Fun, 4-H, Key Leaders, State of the Child,
caregiver Training, Girls are Great, FCL, FOCUS, Career Smarts, Small
Grain, and other special programs, and
I WHEREAS, the establishment of the special fund will provide on-going
records for these donations and the program expenditures, the
Cooperative Extension Special Trust Fund is hereby established. This
fund will not close at the end of each fiscal year.
Section 1. The following expenditure accounts are hereby
established in the Cooperative Extension Special Trust Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1992 and ending June 30, 1993:
United Way
ASEP-UW
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ASEP-Angier Middle
ASEP-Anderson Creek Middle
ASEP-Benhaven Middle
ASEP-Lillington Middle
ASEP-Dunn Middle
ASEP-Harnett Central Middle I
ASEP-Western Harnett Middle
ASEP-Erwin Middle
EFNEP-Reqular
EFNEP-Family
Summer Fun
4-H Camp
Report to Key Leaders
State of the Child
Caregiver Training
Girls are Great
FCL
FOCUS
Career Smarts
Small Grain
Misc.
Achievement Night
Audit Scholarship Fund
Clown Troupe I
Club Congress - 4H
Environmental Field Day
Kite Festival
Performing Energy
Senior Teen Retreat
4-H Leadership SCholarship Fund
Clothing Book
Forestry Demonstration
House Plans
RDP-Essay Contest
Section 2. The following revenue accounts are hereby established
in the Cooperative Extension Special Trust Fund for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1992, and ending June 30, 1993:
United Way
ASEP-UW
ASEP-Angier Middle
ASEP-Anderson Creek Middle
ASEP-Benhaven Middle I
AS~P-Lillington Middle
ASEP-Dunn Middle
ASEP-Harnett Central Middle
ASEP-Western Harnett Middle
ASEP-Erwin Middle
EFNEP-Regular
EFNEP-Family
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Summer Fun
4-H camp
Report to Key Leaders
State of the Child
I Caregiver Training
Girls are Great
FCL
FOCUS
Career Smarts
Small Grain
Misc.
Achievement Night
Audit Scholarship Fund
Clown Troupe
Club Congress - 4H
Environmental Field Day
Kite Festival
Performing Energy
Senior Teen Retreat
4-H Leadership Scholarship Fund
Clothing Book
Forestry Demonstration
I House Plans
RDP-Essay Contest
3rd May
Adopted this day of , 1993.
//~L
/ H. L. ~orrel~~., Chairman
Harnett Coun Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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Attachment 3.
EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE BUIES CREEK -
COATS WAT~' ANQ ~EWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
I
The Board ~f Commissioners of the County of Harnett, sitting as the governing
body of BUles Creek - Coats Water and Sewer District of Harnett County convened
in a special session during its meeting held on May 3, 1993 at 9:00 a:m. in the
Harnett County Office Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North
Carolina.
Board Members present were: H.L. Sorrell, Jr., (Chairman), Walt Titchener,
Beatrice Bailey Hill, Dan B. Andrews and Joseph T. Bowden. No members were
absent.
* * * * *
The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of Buies Creek -
Coats Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, stated that a
notice had been published on April 16, 1993 that the Board would
hold a pUblic hearing on May 3, 1993 on the District's proposed
issuance of General Obligation Sanitary Sewer Refunding Bonds,
Series 1993, to provide funds, together with other funds, to pay I
and refund the District's outstanding $1,727,000 Sanitary Sewer
Bonds, dated June 1, 1984.
The Chairman further stated that the project financed
by the sanitary Sewer Bonds consists of the construction and
installation of waste water facilities, including construction
and installation of collection mains, pump stations and metering
facilities located throughout the District and upgrading an
existing treatment plant located in the District along Buies
Creek near the Village of Buies Creek, and required capital
expenditures in excess of $1,843,000.
Commissioner Andrews moved that the Board
proceed to hold a public hearing on the issuance of General
obligation Sanitary Sewer Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, to
provide funds, together with other funds, to pay and refund the
District's outstanding $1,727,000 sanitary Sewer Bonds, dated
June 1, 1984. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Titchener and was unanimously adopted.
At 9:30 o'clock, A-.M., the Chairman announced that
the Board would hear anyone who wished to be heard on the
advisability of the proposed issuance of General Obligation
Sanitary Sewer Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, to provide funds,
together with other funds, to pay and refund the District's
outstanding $1,727,000 Sanitary Sewer Bonds.
The names and addresses of the persons who were
present, summaries of their oral comments and copies of their
written comments are set forth below:
No persons came forward. I
After the Board had heard all persons who requested to
be heard, Commissioner Bowden moved that the
public hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by
C..""...issioner Andrews and was unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Titchener then introduced the
following resolution which was read at length:
WHEREAS, the Buies Creek - Coats Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County is authorized to issue its general
obligation bonds to provide moneys for the refunding of
outstanding general obligation bonds; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of commissioners of the County of
Harnett, sitting as the governing body of Buies Creek Water and
Sewer District (the "District"), pursuant to public notice duly
given, has held a public hearing on the advisability of issuing
general obligation bonds to provide funds, together with other
funds, to pay and refund the District's outstanding $1,727,000
Sanitary Sewer Bonds, dated June 1, 1993 and has considered the
comments of persons who requested to be heard; and
I WHEREAS, the Board of commissioners of the County of
Harnett, sitting as the governing body of the District, desires
to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide
funds for such refunding; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of the District,
as follows:
1. The issuance of general obligation bonds in an
aggregate principal amount of $1,880,000 to provide funds,
together with other funds, to pay and refund the District's
outstanding $1,727,000 General Obligation Sanitary Sewer Bonds,
dated June 1, 1984, is hereby approved.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its passage.
Commissioner Titchener moved the passage
of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner
Bowden seconded the motion, and the resolution
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
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I B.......ACTS I'ROK HI..\," ..BS OF BOARD 01' COHKISSIONBRS
OJ' ..aB C~..~..Y OJ' BAL~....r, SITTING AS ..aB GOIo:....lfING
BODY OJ' BUlBS CRBBK WATER AND ~~ D~S'1'R~CT OJ' ~~..~ COw~~l
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, sitting as the governing
body of Buies Creek - Coats Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, convened
in a special session during its meeting held on May 3, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. in the
Harnett County Office Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North
Carolina.
Board Members present were: H. L. Sorrell, Jr., (Chairman), Walt Ti tchener
Beatrice Bailey Hill, Dan B. Andrews and Joseph T. Bowden. No members wer~
absent.
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Commissioner Titchener moved that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Local Government commission of North
Carolina has informed the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of the Buies Creek -
Coats Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (the
I "Issuer"), that it has sold in the manner prescribed by law the
Issuer's $1,880,000 General Obligation Sanitary Sewer Refunding
Bonds, Series 1993, dated May 1, 1993 (the "Bonds"), and that
the contract of sale contemplates that the Bonds shall be
payable and bear interest as hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bonds will be used,
together with other available funds, to pay and refund Sanitary
Sewer Bonds of the Issuer, dated June 1, 1984, and maturing in
the years 1993 to 2024, inclusive; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Harnett, sitting as the governing body of the Issuer, desires
to take such actions as are necessary to approve the terms of
such sale, to approve the official statement and final official
statement circulated in connection therewith and to authorize
and/or confirm such other documents and actions contemplated by
such sale: NOW THEREFORE, I
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of the Issuer,
as follows:
1- The Bonds shall mature on June 1 in the years and
principal amounts and bear interest at the rates per annum as
follows:
Year lfinciDal Amount Interest Rate
1994 $70,000 5.60%
1995 80,000 5.60
1996 85,000 5.60
1997 90,000 5.60
1998 95,000 5.60
1999 100,000 5.60
2000 110,000 5.60
2001 110,000 5.60
2002 110,000 5.60
2003 105,000 5.60
2004 105,000 5.60
2005 105,000 5.60
2006 105,000 5.60
2007 105,000 5.60
2008 105,000 5.60
2009 100,000 5.60
2010 100,000 5.70
2011 100,000 5.70
2012 100,000 5.70 I
The provisions of the Board's resolution adopted on April 5,
1993 respecting principal payments are deemed amended to
reflect the foregoing schedule of principal payments.
2. The Official Statement dated April 8, 1993
setting forth financial and statistical data in connection with
the offering of the Bonds, which was circulated with the Notice
of Sale thereof, and the Final Official statement dated April
20, 1993, are hereby approved. In connection with this
approval, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett,
sitting as the governing body of the Issuer, has examined
copies of the Official Statement and the Final Official
statement and has, to the extent and in the manner it has
deemed necessary, discussed the contents thereof with officers
of the administration of the Issuer. The Board of
c.........issioners of the County of Harnett, sitting as the
governing body of the Issuer, does hereby recite that, upon its
examination and discussions, nothing has come to its attention I
which would lead it to believe that said Official statement or
said Final Official statement contains any untrue statement of
a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary
to make the statements therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading,
provided that the Board makes no recitation with respect to
consideration of information supplied by, or which should have
been supplied by, the successful bidder for the Bonds.
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3. The Chairman of the governing body of the Issuer
and the Clerk of the Issuer, the County Manager, the Finance
Officer and other officers of the Issuer are hereby authorized
and directed to take all other actions necessary in connection
I with the sale and issuance of the Bonds and the effectuation of
the purposes for which the Bonds are being issued.
4. This resolution shall become effective upon its
., adoption.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion, and
the motion was adopted. The vote on the adoption of the
resolution was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
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Attachment 4.
The Harnett County Transportation Advisory Board request that the
Harnett County Board of Commissioners approve the fOllowing
amendments to the Harnett County Transportation Development Plah.
Page 46' E~<hi bi t 4-1, Capital Improvement Schedule (CIS) ,
, FY
1992-1993, Item 9, Application Schedule
I 1. System # 7905 - Change from FY 94-95 to FY 93-94
,.., System # 7906 - Change from FY 93-94 to FY 94-95
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- System # 7902 - Change from FY 92-93 to FY 93-94
.;;. .
4. System # 7910 - Change from FY 93-94 to FY 95-96
C" System # - Vehicle Expansion
.....J. FY 93-94
6. System # - Vehicle Expansion FY 93-94
1 Atch
CIS FY 1992-1993
Attachment 5.
HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
PROCLAMATION
TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 23-29, 1993, AS
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK"
I WHEREAS, Harnett County has developed one of the most
comprehensive Emergency Medical Services programs in the
state. The progress and growth of Emergency Medical
Services has resulted in better equipped and designed
ambulances, improved personnel knowledge and skills, more
efficient hospital emergency care, programs to educate the
public about what to do when confronted with a medical
emergency, and more expedient public access when assistance
is needed 1 and
WHEREAS, Harnett County citizens can be proud of our
emergency medical system which provides life-saving
treatment and care 24 hours a day. This is made possible by
the dedicated team effort of emergency medical technicians,
nurses, volunteer rescue squad workers, public safety
telecommunicators and administrators who received
specialized training to respond quickly and efficiently to
emergencies 1 anc
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WHEREAS, to recognize the value and accomplishments of
Emergency Medical Services teams, we set aside a special
period to observe this great contribution to our people and
county.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS does hereby proclaim May 23-29, 1993, as
"Emergency Medical Services Week" and urge our citizens to
recognize the critical life-saving care these professionals
provide. I
Duly adopted this 3rd day of May, 1993.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
/~~~ Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
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Vanessa W. Young Cle~
Attachment 6.
NORTH CAROLINA
HARNETT COUNTY
RESOLUTION OPPOSING AN INCREASE
IN THE TAX UPON THE SALE OF CIGARETTES
WHEREAS, the news media has recently contained I
extensive publicity of a proposed two dollar per pack
federal tax to be imposed upon the sale of cigarettes; and
WHEREAS, the production and marketing of tobacco and
the manufacture of tobacco products is vital to the economic
well-being of Harnett County and the people of eastern North
Carolina, and
WHEREAS, a large increase in the tax upon tobacco
products would be a damaging blow to the entire economy of
eastern North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of
Commissioners of Harnett County that it is unfair to single
out tobacco for the imposition of increased taxes, and that
the proposed increase in tobacco taxes by the United States
Government is excessive, unjust and unreasonable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY:
( 1) That the Board of Commissioners of Harnett county
does hereby go on record in opposition to the proposed
increase in taxes upon the sale of cigarettes by the United
States Government.
(2) That a copy of this resolution be sent to the
President of the United States, the President of the United
States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of
Representatives and the members of the United States Senate
and House of Representatives in Congress from North
Carolina.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of May, 1993.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
.4:.~.( Jr., Chairman I
ATTEST: ;/
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Vanessa W. You , Cl rk
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Attacrunent 7.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
H.L. SoRRELL. JR. Chairman NIEJL EMoRY
BEATRICE B. HILL. Vice-Chairman WM. A. (TONY) WILDER, Assistant
JOSEPH T. BOWDEN
DAN B. ANDREWS CLERK TO THE BOARD
W AI.. T TtTCHENER VANESSA W. YOUNG
I COUNTY OF HARNETT
P. O. BOX 759 . LILLINGTON, N.C. 27546
(919) 893.7555
1993-94 BUDGET MESSAGE
May 3, 1993
TO: THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
H. L. Sorrell, Jr., Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Joseph T. Bowden
Walt Titchener
Dan B. Andrews
The proposed Harnett County Budget for 1993-94 is hereby submitted for
review and consideration by the Board of Commissioners. It is my belief this
proposal provides the funding necessary to carry out the services provided by
county government while also recognizing the financial limitations placed upon
us by current economic conditions.
This document was developed following individual meetings with each
department head and after extensive review by staff. The following budget
message notes the budget highlights as they relate to revenue and expenditures.
Also, we have provided the Board with as much support documentation as possible.
Before begiDiling the budget overview, I would like to thank Vanessa Young,
I Finance Director, and Tony Wilder, Assistant County Manager, for their
assistance in developing this document. Also, I would like to thank members of
the finance and administrative staff who assisted in this effort.
General Fund Revenue
The 199~-94 budget once again reflects the limited revenues available to
county governments. In regards to state and federal reimbursements, the
proposed budget is based on the assumption that we will receive all our
reimbursements and that no amounts will be withheld by either the state or
federal governments. In regards to cash flow, it should be noted that our
position is excellent due to the county's past vigilance regarding maintaining a
strong fund balance. The following review highlights the status of the major
county revenue sources.
Ad Valorem Tax - The budget has been developed with a tax collection rate
of 96.16%. At a tax rate of $.70, it is projected that current year
property tax revenue will total $11,952,933.
Sales Tax - This major source of revenue has increased somewhat but for
I budgetary purpose, we have estimated a very conservative rate of growth.
While the NCACC has suggested growth rates of from 4-6%, we have based
our budget upon a growth rate of less than 2%.
Fees - The budget proposal does reflect the implementation of 911 fees on
phone lines in Harnett County. This charge would not be applied to Dunn
residents since they are currently paying a 911 charge. It is estimated
that a fee of approximately $1.00 - $1.50 per month would be required.
Please note that this revenue would initially be utilized to fund the
completion of the ongoing county-wide mapping project.
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Other fees that are to be increased include environmental health fee
increases which have been approved by the Health Board and Planning
Department fees. Also, the Public Utilities' Budget provides for
increases which are outlined in the support documentation provided.
Fund Balance - This proposal contains an appropriation from the General I
Fund Balance totaling $1,099,909. While it is our hope that this
appropriation can be decreased by the close of the 1993-94 budget year,
to accomplish this I must recommend that we appropriate no further
funds from this source until some of those funds already appropriated
can be replaced.
General Fund EXDenditures
While expenditures have grown somewhat, the bulk of this growth is due to
state and federal mandates. In regards to programs, this budget addresses the
most critical needs of our community as we continue to strive to improve
services for the citizens of Harnett County. Human Services and Education
continue to be our highest priorities.
Personnel - It is my belief that a county government can only be
effective if it invests in its own personnel. First, funding has been
provided for a 3\ cost-of-living increase. Also, funds are available
within contingency to guarantee each employee a pay increase of at least
$500. Contingency also contains funds which could be utilized to fund
special reclassifications or position requests. Second, funding for the I
creation of a Personnel Department has been provided for in the budget
($75,000) . If approved, this appropriation would allow the county to put
in place a professional personnel department made up of a director and
technician. Finally, ever increasing workloads require the creation of
the following new positions:
Deoartment Emplovee Salary
Tax Motor Vehicle Clerk 16,282
Sheriff Deputy 19,416
Deputy (Jan. 1) 9,708
Communications Telecommunicator 17,Ol4
Health SWII Child Ser. Coord. 22,157
. Animal Control Officer I 16,282
Clerk Typist III 14,910
DSS Clerk Typist III 14,9l0
Food Stamp IMCW 17 ,780
Public Utilities Water Quality Technician 15,581
Health Insurance - The ever increasing cost of health care impacts
the county budget in many ways. One of these is the health insurance
provided to employees. The year will experience a 12\ increase.
County Cost County Cost
Per Employee Per Employee
92/93 93/94
$208 $233 I
Tax Mapping - This will be the final appropriation for the initial phase
of this project. As noted, a portion of the cost of this project will
be offset by 911 phone charges. (Appropriation $212,400).
Public Buildings - While funds have been appropriated to maintain current
structures, plans will also go forward to develop new facilities for
de?artments such as DSS and Health.
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Sheriff/Communications/Jail - In addition to the new personnel provided for
in these departments, this proposal also provides for nine new vehicles and
an increase in medical care in the jail.
EMS - It is staffs' intent to continue studying ways to better deliver
emergency medical services in our county. These efforts will require
I input from all those currently providing emergency services, including
rescue squads, county EMS, and the fire departments. The creation of a
convalescent crew in January will free our paramedics from those calls from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will allow us to better serve our citizens'
convalescent transport needs.
Health Department - Once again, funding for an animal shelter has been
appropriated ($35,000). It is our hope that we can develop a partnership
with the Humane Society, which will allow this project to get underway.
This project will be complemented by the creation of the new animal control
officer position. Also, the Health Department budget reflects a
significant increase in home health services. This increase does not
require county funds but should be noted since it does illustrate the ever
increasing need for health services due to our aging population.
Department of Social Services - This department's budget continues to
grow at a fast pace due to ever increasing public assistance costs as well
I as personnel needs. The rate of this growth is quite evident when we
compare the appropriations for this major line item in 92/93 versus 93/94:
92/93 93/94
Medicaid 1,350,000 1,750,000
AFDC 828,893 817,000
AA/AD 710,116 788,000
While funding for only two employees has been provided for in the budget,
as noted, contingency contains funds which might be utilized if personnel
needs become pressing and adequate office space can be found to house
additional employees.
Board of Education - As the largest direct appropriation in the county
budget, the public schools play an integral part in this proposal. In the
area of current expense, we have provided for a 3% increase ($4,844,347).
Capital Outlay also reflects the same rate of growth. In other capital
items, the proposed budget contains an appropriation of $500,000 for
capital construction and also contains $1,200,000 in sales tax dollars for
the capital program.
I Solid Waste Fund
This enterprise fund has stabilized and become self-supporting in regards
to operating expense. It is our intent to place any revenue above and beyond
the operating cost into a capital revenue fund which would be needed once the
county is required to construct a Subtitle D Landfill Facility.
On the expenditure side, this proposal incorporates the closure of the
Anderson Creek Landfill and the opening of a convenience center on that site.
Also, the budget proposal provides for the purchase of a new compactor for use
in the landfill itself.
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Public Utili ties
This proposed budget provides the rate increases as outlined in the
schedule provided within the public utilities budget.
In regards to expenditures, we should point out that the budget does
reflect the increased cost of new water quality regulations. Also, it should be
noted that future budgets must be proposed to address expansion plans relating I
to both water and sewer services.
Conclusion
As noted, the proposed budget provides for the delivery of basic services
while also reflecting limited revenue growth. It is our belief that this
proposal provides a sound financial outline for county operations during the
upcoming fiscal year. To conclude, I would also like to thank the department
heads for their efforts during this process and again express my appreciation
to all of the staff which have contributed to ~o~
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Neil Emory, Budget Officer
Attachment 8.
RESOLUTION
THAT WHEREAS, the tax administrator and the tax attorney have
reported to the Board of Commissioners that the tax supervisor's
office made discovery of certain personal property taxes for the
calendar tax years of 1987, 1988, 1990 and 1992 as a result of the I
failure of listing of certain equipment, furniture and fixtures
(hereinafter called "the personal property") used in the operation
of that certain business known as Anderson Creek Auto Parts and
being owned by various taxpayers during the years in question, said
discovery having been made pursuant to N.C.G.S.S105-312 and as a
result of a notice having been given to the tax collector's office
pursuant to N.C.G.S.S105-366 at such time the personal property
w~s being sold and transferred in bulk in September, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the personal property was previously conveyed to
.
James Latta and wife, Gladys Latta as a result of a law suit
brought by the Lattas as secured party financiers or mortgagees of
the purchase of said business by one of the previous owners, said
acquisition of the personal property having been made by the Lattas
during the year 1992 and after the time said personal property was
required to be listed for taxes by the Lattas; and
WHEREAS, the discovery of the failure to list said property
for taxes for the years above stated was made when the Lattas sold I
the property in September, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Lattas filed exceptions to the values placed on
the personal property as discovered pursuant to N.C.G.S.S105-312(d)
and that the procedure of hearing on said exceptions has progressed
to an informal hearing stage with the tax supervisor; and
WHEREAS, the Lattas have objected to the listing of the
personal property and do contest the existence of any lien by the
County of Harnett upon the proceeds of sale of the personal
property pursuant to N.C.G.S.S105-366(d); and
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WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which would be levied as a result
of said discovery, together with penalty as provided by
N.C.G.S.S105-312 is as follows:
I Tax Total
Year Taxes penaltv Levv
1987 500.39 300.22 800.61
1988 355.05 177.53 532.58
1990 309.40 92.82 402.22
1992 203.44 20.34 223.78
Total 1368.28 590.91 1959.19
WHEREAS, at the time of the sale and transfer of said
personalty in September, 1992, funds necessary to pay the alleged
taxes due by the tax collector was withheld by the purchaser as
provided in N.C.G.S.S105-366(d) and that since said time, payment
of the aforesaid tax levies, personal property taxes and interest
for 1989, 1991 and 1992 real property taxes have been paid on
behalf of the Lattas under condition of protest; and
WHEREAS, the Lattas by and through their attorney, have agreed
with the tax administrator and tax attorney to settle the amount
due as authorized under N.C.G.S.S105-312(k) and that further the
Lattas have made petition to the Harnett County Board of
Cv...."issioners asking that the matter be settled upon the payment
of $1,041.98 for the discovered taxes; and
I WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to the Board of
Commissioners that said settlement will be in the best interest of
the County in that a continuation of this matter will cause the
County to incur further legal fees and the use of employee time
for certain employees in the office of the tax collector and tax
supervisor; and
WHEREAS, a settlement of the matter as aforesaid will
constitute a refund from the County of Harnett to the Lattas in the
amount of $1,078.50 (refund being necessitated by reason of the
funds that were paid to the County tax collector under protest).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1- That pursuant to and as authorized by N.C.G.S.S105-312(k)
the offer of settlement made by the Lattas to the County of Harnett
Tax Collector as set forth in detail above, be and the same is
hereby accepted.
2. That the Harnett County Auditor be and she is hereby
authorized to make a refund to the Lattas in the amount of
I $1,078.50 and to further cause necessary entries to be made in the
County's books of account to properly reflect said refund as a
result of the payment of taxes under protest and the corresponding
settlement above authorized.
3. That the Harnett County Tax Collector be and he is hereby
authorized to do and perform all things necessary to mark his
records to properly reflect the settlement of this matter and to
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make such corrections, if needed, in the books of the account of
the tax office to properly reflect the settlement and refund of
taxes as herein authorized.
4. That the officials of the County of Harnett be and they
are hereby authorized to do and perform all acts and things I
necessary to fully accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
Duly adopted in regular meeting duly assembled this the 3rd
day of May, 1993.
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
By://~L
1L L. Sorreo/ Jr. , Chairman
Attest:
Sw.td~n~~
NORTH CAROLINA
PETITION
HARNETT COUNTY
TO: H.L. Sorrell, Jr. , Chairman and
Members of the Board of Commissioners
of Harnett County North Carolina I
The undersigned taxpayers and (prior to September, 1992)
owners of certain personal property (equipment, furniture and
fixtures being used in the operation of that business known as
Anderson Creek Auto Parts hereinafter called lithe personal
property II ) hereby petition the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that the taxes due on said personal property
mentioned aforesaid for the calendar tax years of 1987, 1988, 1990
and 1992 be settled and compromise pursuant to the provisions of
N.C.G.S.S105-312(d) for a total sum of $1,041.98.
In consideration of the acceptance of the foregoing offer to
settle and compromise and upon acceptance of the foregoing offer
by the County of Harnett (action of its Board of Commissioners),
the undersigned, by these presents, do hereby:
1. withdraw the exceptions heretofore filed by the
undersigned with the Harnett County Tax Supervisor
contesting the values of the personal property as
listed for said tax years mentioned aforesaid I
pursuant to N.C.G.S.S105-312;
2. withdraw the objections of the undersigned to the
listing of the personal property for the aforesaid
tax years as listed by the tax supervisor under
N.C.G.S.S105-312;
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3. Pay the outstanding personal property taxes listed
for the personal property for the years of 1989 and
1991 in the total amount of $857.52 (being the taxes
and interest shown on tax bills 89-000065 and 91-
I 000792 under tax account 000104401000) and
specifically withdraw as to the amount of $857.52
the condition of protest made at the time of
previous payment on behalf of the undersigned by W.
Glenn Johnson, Attorney for the purchaser of the
personal property;
4. Pay the sum of $1,041.98, being the compromise sum
being offered by the undersigned (being in full
payment of taxes and penalty shown on tax bills 92--
080014, 92-080015, 92-080016 and 92-080017 under tax
account 000104401000) and specifically withdraw as
to the amount of $1,041.98 the condition of protest
made at the time of previous payments on behalf of
the undersigned by W. Glenn Johnson, Attorney for
the purchaser of the personal property;
5. Pay the outstanding real property tax on tax parcel
No. 010514-0546 in the amount of $1,393.65 and
I specifically withdraw as to said amount the
condition of protest made at the time of previous
payment on behalf of the undersigned by W. Glenn
Johnson, Attorney.
The undersigned taxpayers further represent to the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners that a total sum of $4,371.65 was
paid to the Harnett County Tax Collector by W. Glenn Johnson,
Attorney but that said payment was made under the condition of
protest by the undersigned taxpayers; said payment was made for the
purpose of terminating the accrual of any further interest and that
the undersigned do further represent to the Board of C,.muuissioners
that the offer of compromise as proposed would require a refund by
the County of Harnett to the undersigned in the amount of
$1,078.50, which refund sum is hereby requested.
IN TESTIMONY, whereof, the undersigned have set their hands
the day and year first above written.
I #"WULL 2". d.J;",
ames Latta
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Gladys Latta
Witness:
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