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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 15, 1993
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The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met ir. regular session on
Monday, November 15, 1993, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County
Office B~ilding, Lillington, North Carolina.
I Members present: H. L. Sorrell, Jr.
Beatrice Bailey Hill
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
, Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary
Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and
Commissioner Titchener led the pledge to the flag and prayer.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the published agenda with deletion
of 3 items and the addition of 4 new items. Commissioner Bowden
seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimcus vote.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Andrews and seconded by Commissioner
Bowden, the Board unanimously approved the following items from the
CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda:
MINUTES APPROVED 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, November 1, 1993
2. Budget Amendments:
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Public Utilities (Northeast Metro)
Code 32-9001-046 Medical Supplies & Drugs 332. increase
32-9001-120 Capital Reserve 332. decrease
I Public Utilities (Northeast Metro)
Code 32-9001-016 Maintenance & Repair 3,606. increase
Revenue: 32-3350-001 Misc. Revenue 3,606. increase
Public Utilities (All Funds)
Code 32-9001-074 Capital Outlay-Equipment 670. increase
33-9002-074 " " 326. increase
34-9003-074 " " 1,228. increase
35-9004-074 " " 298. increase
36-9005-074 " " 434. increase
37-9006-074 " " 679. increase
38-9007-074 " " 86. increase
Revenue: 32-39~0-001 Unappropriated Fund Balan=e 670. increase
3 3 - 39:1 0 - 002 " " " 326. increase
34 - 39c3.0-00 3 " " " 1,228. increase
)<13 35- 39clO-004 " " " 298. increase
36-39,1,0-005 " " " 434. increase
37-3910-006 " " " 679. increase
38-39\\0-001 " " " 86. increase
Veteran's Service Office
Code 10-7800-016 Maintenance & Repair-Equip. 290. increase
Revenue: 10-3990-000 Fund Balance Appropriated 290. increase
REAPPOINTMENTS 3. Reappointments:
- Commission Chairman H. L. Sorrell, Jr., to Mid-Carolina Aging
Advisory Board for a 3-year term which will expire 11-30-96
- Daniel B. Gardner, Emergency Medical Service" to Mid-Carolina
I Emergency Medical Service Council for a :-year term which will
expire 10-31-96
- Henry Johnson, Emergency Management, to Y.id-Carolina Emergency
Medical Service Council for a 3-year ter~ which will expire
10-31-96
LEASE AGREEMENTS 4. Lease Agreements:
- B. Fred Sexton for office space for Food Stamp section of
Department of Social Services
- Virginia M. Salmon and Jerry Wayne Salmon for office space for
Vital Records section of Register of Deeds
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SUBDIVISION FINAL PLATS 5. Subdivision Final Plats:
:... Carlie Hills, Section I, SR 1125, 19 lots owned by J. C. A(' am.'; ,
Inc., Anderson Creek Township, unzoned, 11.5 acres
- Mire Branch Estates, Section V, NC 27/SR 1201, 35 lots owned by
Webb Builders, Johnsonville Township, unzoned, 27.7 acres
- Overhills Creek, Section II, SR 1120, 5 lots owned by Kenneth
Suggs, Anderson Creek Township, unzoned, 11.79 acres
Ir.~ormal comments were provided by Julie Denning BCJles, Humane I
So;iety represent3tive, concerning proposed Animal :~ntrol Ordinance.
SHERIFF'S DEPT. REQUEST L~:.:ry Knott, Chief Deputy, presented a request fron. the Sheriff's
FOR POSITION RECLASS. Cejartm~nt for re=lassificatio~ of a Deputy I posit!on. A new Deputy
I ~osition was approved in the FY 93-94 Budget to begin mid-year. Due
to a new state law requiring investigation of child abuse cases within
48 hours of reported offense, it was recommended that the new position
be changed to Deputy III/Detective. Commissioner Bowden made a motion
to approve the reclassification of the new position to Deputy III/
, Detective with salary grade 65. Commissioner Andrews seconded the
motion and it passed with a unanimous vote.
Wayne Faircloth, Human Re~urces Director, briefed the Board on
HUMAN RESOURCES REQUEST requirement for two new positions to be established in the Human
FOR TWO NEW POSITIONS Resources Department due to implementation of JTPA programs.
Commissioner Titchener made a motion to establish the positions listed
below and stipulated that they are to be funded by Title II-C monies
and that the beginning salaries be at entry level.
Job Training Youth Crew Leader - salary grade 59
Intake/Case Management Specialist - salary grade 61
Co~issioner Bowden seconded the motion. After discussion,
Cc~issioner Titchener asked to amend the motion tc' state that the
be;inning salary level of th-a positions be determiu~d by the
discretion of the Human Resources Director and the ?ersonnel Director
wi':.h approval by the County Manager. Commissioner ~owden seconded the
mc"~ ion for amendment and it passed with a 4 to 1 vc,"::'e, with Chairman
Sorrell casting the dissenting vote for the amendme~t. The amended
motion establishes the positions with stipulation that they be funded
by Title II-C monies and that the beginning salaries be determined by
the discretion of the Human Resources Director and the Personnel I
Director with approval by the County Manager. The motion passed with
a unanimous vote.
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Henry Thompson, Health Director, presented for the Board's
consideration a proposed Animal Control Ordinance. A public hearing
concerning the ordinance was held October 18, 1993. Commissioner
Andrews moved for adoption of the Animal Control Ordinance with
deletion of Section 9 and any reference to license. Commissioner
Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a 4 to 1 vote, with
Commissioner Titchener casting the dissenting vote.
WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED George Jackson, Planning Director, presented for the Board's
MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION consideration a proposed Water Supply Watershed Mal".e.gement and
ORDINANCE Pr~tection Ordinance. A public hearing concerning the ordinance was
held October 18, 1993. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the
Wa~er Supply Watershed Management and Protection Or~inance.
Cr:-.'1lissioner Andrews seconGed the motion and it paE.:;ed with a
l&:.nimous vote.
RESOLUTION RE: REIMBURSE- Vc.:::essa W. Young, Finance Officer, presented for tr.e Board's
MENT CONCERNING CAPITAL co~sideration a proposed resolution authorizing reimbursement of
PROJECTS expenditures incurred prior to issuance of debt for Harnett County's
capital projects. Commissioner Titchener moved for adoption of the
resolution. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed
with a unanimous vote. (Attachment 1)
Neil Emory, County Manager, announced that the N.C. D.O.T.
Transportation Improvement Program annual meeting will be held
November 23, 1993, at the Charlie Rose Agricultural Center in
Fayetteville for local governments to present their transportation I
improvement needs.
COUNTY MANAGER AUTHORIZED Commissioner Titchener moved to authorize the county manager to
TO CONTACT DOT RE: contact local D.O.T. Board member, Lindo Tippet, to request assistance
GOVERNMENT COMPLEX ROAD in design and funding of the County's Government Ccmplex road.
CO'llffiissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it pas~~d with a unanimous
vc':.e.
MOTION RE: WATER PLANT ~~E :'.1 Emory, County Manager, bri~~ed the Board that =equests for
EXPANSION ["~.posals and the bids have been reviewed regardin~ engineering
&c:yices for the water plant expansion. An acceptf.~le proposal and
leN bid was submitted by the Wooten Company. Comm~ssioner Bowden made
a ::lotion to authorize the County Manager, Public Utilities Director,
and Public Utilities Attorney to negotiate and develop a contract with
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the Wooten Company. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and
passed with a unanimous vote.
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's considera ion a
proposed lease agreement with Ralston L. Smith and Jacqueline . Smith
I for additional office space for Department of social Services
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the leas~ agreement.
Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Titchener moved for the Board to approve a 00 reward
for information leading to the conviction of anyone res onsible for
arson or vandalism in any school in Harnett County. C issioner Hill
seconded the motion and it passed with a 3 to 2 vote, ith Chairman
Sorrell and Commissioner Bowden casting the diss~nti votes.
, Commissioner Bowden made a motion for the Countyt request an update
from the two cablevision companies that operate i Harnett County on
their plans for expansion in the next year. Co ssioner Titchener
seconded the motion and it passed with a unanim s vote.
Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go int executive session to
discuss land acquisition, personnel, and leg items. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed w h a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Titchener moved that the Boa come out of executive
session. Commissioner Andrews seconded motion and it passed with
a unanimous vote.
There being no further business, Comm" sioner Bowden moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Commissioner drews seconded the motion and it
passed with a unanimous vote. The rnett County Board of
Commissioners regular meeting, Nov ber 15, 1993, duly adjourned at 9
p.m.
I H. L. Sorrell, Jr. I Chairman
01' BUBllDlTURII8
01' OUT I'OR
PaOHGN.
Vanessa W. Young, Clerk
WHEREAS, this resolution i intended to constitute a
Declaration of Official Intent to eimbUrse; and
WHEREAS, the Board of COIIDI 0~~~.~~4"~~~~':'t~~~~;;Recording Secretary
the official intent of Harnett
contained herein; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County nticipates incurring expenditures (i)
for improvements at the C nty water treatment plant, initially
payable from unrestricted fund balance in the Water Department,
(ii) for construction of chool facilities initially payable from
the Board of Education nrestricted fund balance and (Hi) for
construction of a bui ing to house the Departments of Social
Services, Health, and epartment on Aging initially payable from
unrestricted fund ba nee in the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, Harn t County intends to finance permanently the
cost of all or a p, rtion of the improvements described above with
the proceeds of t x-exempt County debt; and
WHEREAS, t e maximum principal amount of debt to be issued by
Harnett Count to finance the improvements, including necessary
reserves and osts of issuance, is $(36,000,000];
NOW TH EFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of
Harnett Co ty that the County hereby declares its official intent
to reimbu e itself with the proceeds of debt for expenditures made
for the scribed purposes prior to the issuance of such debt.
15th day of November, 1993.
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~H: L. sorre1~r., Chairman
Harnett Count Board of Commissioners
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Vanessa W. Young, C1er to he Board .
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the Wooten Company. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it
passed with a unanimous vote.
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DSS Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a
OFFICE SPACE proposed lease agreement with Ralston L. Smith and Jacqueline A. Smith
for additional office space for Department of Social Services.
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the lease agreement.
Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous
vote.
$500 REWARD APPROVED FOR Commissioner Titchener moved for the Board to ~?rove a $500 reward ~
INFO LEADING TO CONVICTION
RE: SCHOOL VANDALISM for information leading to the conviction of anr~ne responsible for .
arson or vandalism in any school in Harnett COwrlty. Commissioner Hi
seconded the motion and it passed with a 3 to 2 vote, with Chairman
Sorrell and Commissioner Bowden casting the disaenting votes.
REQUEST FOR CABLEVISION Commissioner Bowden made a motion for the County to request an update
UPDATE from the two cablevision companies that operate in Harnett County on
their plans for expansion in the next year. Commissioner' Titchener
seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into executive session to
discuss land acquisition, personnel, and legal 'items. 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.
There being no further business, Commissioner Zowden moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Con~issioner Andrews s~~onded the motion and it
ADJOURNMENT passed with a unanimous vote. The Harnett Coup,.ty Board of
Commissioners regular meeting, ~:ovember 15, 19'3, duly adjourned at 9
p.m.
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Vanessa W. Young, clerk(/ 0
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Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary
Attachment l.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIHBURSBKDI'l' 01' EXPBNDI'1"1RES
INCURRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE 01' DEBT I'OR
DJl..l....... C.'"J"..,I.'S CAPITAL PROJEC'1'S
WHEREAS, this resolution is intended to corstitute a
Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is authorized to declare
the official intent of Harnett county with respect to the matters
contained herein; and
WHEREAS Harnett County anticipates incurring expenditures (i)
for improvem~nts at the county water treatment plant, initially
payable from unrestricted fund balance in the Water Department,
(ii) for construction of school facilities initially payable from
the Board of Education unrestricted fund balance and (iii) for
construction of a building to house the Departments of social
Services, Health, and Department on Aging initially payable from
unrestricted fund balance in the General Fund; and
WHEREAS Harnett county intends to finance permanently the
cost of all ~r a portion of the improvements described above with
the proceeds of tax-exempt County debt; and
WHEREAS the maximum principal amount of debt to r! issued by
Harnett County to finance the improvements, includin.:. necessary I
reserves and costs of issuance, is $[36,000,000];
NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board ?f comm~ ~ion~rs of
Harnett County that the County hereby declares 1ts off1~1al 1ntent
to reimburse itself with the proceeds of debt for expenc'::';'J.res made
for the described purposes prior to the issuance of su;~ debt.
Duly ad~~ted this 15th day of November, 1993.
/I~! Chairman .
Harnett Count Board of Commissioners
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Vanessa W. Young, Cler to the Board