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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 2, 1997
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
September 2, 1997, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building,
102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
. Members present: Dan B. Andrews, Chairman
Beatrice Bailey Hill, vice Chairman
Joseph T. Bowden
Teddy J. Byrd
Walt Titchener
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney
Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Andrews called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and Commissioner
Bowden led the pledge of allegiance and prayer.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the agenda as published with deletion of an
item regarding consideration of residential water user agreement for Riverside
Water & Sewer District. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner Bowden and seconded by Commissioner Hill, the
Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting August 18, 1997
2. Budget Amendments:
1074 MIS (General Fund-Fund 10)
Code 10-4450-0040 Professional Services 3,965. increase
. 10-4450-0450 Contracted Services 3,965. decrease
1099 Solid Waste (Fund 58)
Code 58-6600-0260 Advertising 300. increase
58-6600-0331 Other Materials & Supplies 300. decrease
1100 Public Utilities (Fund 59-Riverside W & S District)
Code 59-9043-0030 Salaries & Wages - Part-time 21. decrease
59-9043-0050 FICA Tax Expense 1. decrease
59-9043-0200 Legal & Administrative 367. decrease
59-9043-0260 Advertising 129. decrease
59-9043-0800 Contingency 1,100. decrease
59-3480-0000 Rural Economic Development Grant 1,617. decrease
1102 Emerqencv Services (Fund 12-Emerqencv Teleohone Service)
Code 12-8900-0330 Materials & Supplies 15,000. decrease
12-8900-0740 Capital Outlay 15,000. increase
1103 Public Utilities (Fund 76-Water Plant Exoansion)
Code 76-9026-0330 Materials & Supplies 10,000. increase
76-3290-0000 Interest on Investments 10,000. increase
1104 Public Utilities (Fund 68-Southwest Phase II)
Code 68-9014-0300 Engineering 4,000. increase
68-3290-0000 Interest on Investments 4,000. increase
1105 Governinq Bodv (Fund 74 Governmental Comolex)
Code 74-9021-0200 Legal & Administration 5,000. increase
74-9021-0800 Contingency 5,000. decrease
. 1106 Clerk of Court (Fund lOt
Code 10-4900-0630 D.A.'s Office 63,618. increase
10-3480-0740 DOVE 63,618. increase
1107 Human Resources (Fund 10-General Fund)
Code 10-7401-0600 Veterinary Fees 3,800. increase
10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,800. increase
1108 Human Resources (Fund 10-General Fund)
Code 10-7401-0020 Salaries & Wages 6,000. decrease
10-7401-0030 Salaries & Wages-Part-time 6,000. increase
1109 Health Deoartment (Fund 10-General Fund)
Code 10-7600-0330 Materials & Supplies 2,564. decrease
10-7600-0260 Advertising 1,100. decrease
10-3480-0190 WIC Program 2,964. decrease
10-3480-0210 General-State Aid to County 700. decrease
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1110 Governinq Bodv (Fund 10)
Code 10-4100-1660 Senior Citizens 3,000. increase
10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,000. increase
1114 Interfund Transfers (Fund 45 South Harnett Elementarv)
Code 45-9045-0330 Materials & Supplies 13,000. increase
45-3980-0000 Interfund Transfer-General Fund 13,000. increase
1115 Interfund Transfers (Fund 10-General Fund)
Code 10-8701-1561 Interfund Transfer-SH Elementary 13,000. increase
10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 13,000. increase
1116 Public Utilities (Various Funds) .
Code 32-9001-0740 Capital Outlay 57. decrease
32-9001-0331 Lab Supplies 57. increase
33-9002-0740 Capital Outlay 35. decrease
33-9002-0331 Lab Supplies 35. increase
34-9003-0740 Capital Outlay 106. decrease
34-9003-0331 Lab Supplies 106. increase
35-9004-0740 Capital Outlay 43. decrease
35-9004-0331 Lab Supplies 43. increase
36-9005-0740 Capital Outlay 46. decrease
36-9005-0331 Lab Supplies 46. increase
37-9006-0740 Capital Outlay 124. decrease
37-9006-0331 Lab Supplies 124. increase
38-9007-0740 Capital Outlay 7. decrease
38-9007-0331 Lab Supplies 7. increase
39-9008-0740 Capital Outlay 31. decrease
39-9008-0331 Lab Supplies 31. increase
40-9009-0740 Capital Outlay 51. decrease
40-9009-0331 Lab Supplies 51. increase
1117 Public Utilities (Fund 76-Water Plant Exoansion)
Code 76-9026-0800 Contingency 8,307. decrease
76-3290-0000 Interest on Investments 8,307. increase
1118 Transoortation (Fund 10-General Fund)
Code 10-5551-6930 Capital Assistance-TOP 1,000. increase
10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,000. increase
3. Public Utilities Communications Equipment Lease - Upgrade of radio system .
4. South Harnett Elementary School Right of Way Agreement to allow DOT to
construct turning lanes
5. Black River Drainage District Loan Payment to Farm Service Agency in
amount of $2,326.27
6. Tax Refunds (Attachment 1)
7. Litter Sweep Proclamation (Attachment 2)
8. Health Department/Write off of uncollected debts for Family Planning
($8,331.50) and Adult Health ($143.00)
9. Waterline extension request from Lynwood Walter Hare for extension on
Purfoy Road (SR 1446) between Rawls Church Road (SR 1445) and Chalybeate
Springs Road (SR 1441). Customer will absorb the cost of the waterline
extension and services and will have these installed by a licensed utility
contractor. A capacity use fee of $300 will be charged to each lot.
10. Mutual Aid Agreement for Animal Control with the City of Dunn and the
Town of Spring Lake
Commissioner Titchener moved to appoint Chairman Dan Andrews to serve on the
Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
L. C. 0' Quinn, Tax Administrator, discussed with the Board the current policy
for Harnett County on collecting motor vehicle tax from military personnel .
from states which are classified as local. Commissioner Titchener moved to
exempt those currently taxed so that all military personnel will be taxed in a
uniform manner. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
L. C. 0' Quinn, Tax Administrator, briefed the Board that the State now
requires that the County designate an individual to review plats before they
may be recorded at the Register of Deeds office. Commissioner Titchener moved
that all certified mappers in the Geographic Information System (GIS)
Department be designated to review plats as required. Commissioner Bowden
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Jerry Blanchard, General Services Manager, reported to the Board that
negotiations with the low bidder, Barnhill Contracting Company, have taken
place regarding construction of a solid waste transfer station. The final
price of $795,717 is submitted for the Board's consideration. Commissioner
Bowden moved that the contract in the amount of $795,717 be awarded to
Barnhill Contracting Company. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
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Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presente~ for the Board's
consideration a lease termination to cancel the twenty f1ve year hangar ground
lease agreement with Ginn, Inc. in order to transfer ownership of a hangar at
the Harnett County Airport. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve t~e lease
termination. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unan1mously.
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presented for the Board's
consideration a hangar ground lease for Warren Investment Company of Alabama,
Inc. for a hangar at the Harnett County Airport. Commissioner Titchener moved
to approve the lease for Warren Investment Company of Alabama, Inc.
Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presented for the Board's
. consideration a lease agreement with Stanley Bass for fixed base operator of
the Harnett County Airport. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the lease
agreement which will expire June 30, 1997. Commissioner Bowden seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration requests
for an Emergency Medical Service franchise for specific transport purposes
from two companies. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve limited
franchises to Mid-South Medical Transport, Smithfield, and to Johnston
Ambulance Service, Inc., Selma. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously. The limited franchise permits transport needs such as
dialysis patients or physician office visits.
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration an
Emergency Proclamation which would authorize work crews to access property for
clean-up of streams obstructed by debris from storms. Commissioner Bowden
moved to adopt the proclamation. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously. The County will continue the practice of acquiring the
property owners' permission prior to accessing a worksite. (Attachment 3)
Neil Emory, County Manager, discussed with the Board concerns expressed over
the requirement that impact fees be paid up front. It has been requested that
the County consider altering the policy to allow payment over a period of
time. Commissioner Byrd moved that the County's current policy be amended to
allow developers to pay one half of the required impact fee up front and the
balance six months later or upon the sale of the lots in excess of 50% of the
development. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
John Mewborn, Forest Ranger, presented the Forest Service's annual report and
. introduced his staff members to the Board.
Neil Emory, County Manager, reported to the Board on the following items:
1. A new phone system will be required due to relocation of
Planning/Inspections and Emergency Services. Staff will explore
feasibility of replacing the entire existing system in the
County Administration Building.
2. The Sheriff's Department has applied for a grant with the
Crime Commission in the amount of $48,791. The proposed
grant would not require any County funding.
3. Mid-Carolina Council of Governments has requested nominations for
their annual Jack Brock Award.
Commissioner Bowden moved that the Board go into closed session for the
following purposes:
a) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by
the staff in negotiating a contract to sell property, and
b) To consider a personnel matter.
This motion is made pursuant to the provisions of N.C. General Statute
sections 143-318.11(a) (5) and (6). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved to come out of closed session. Commissioner Bowden
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
. Commissioner Titchener made a motion that a letter of congratulations be sent
to Harnett County Schools regarding the recent SAT scores report.
Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Commissioner Hill moved for the meeting to
adjourn. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting,
September 2, 1997, duly adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
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Dan B. Andrews, Chairman Kay S.OB~anchard, Clerk to the Board
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Attachment 1.
MONTHLY REFUND REPORT
20-Aug-97
BILL NUMBER NAME REASON AMOUNT YEAR MONTH .
1996 JULY
96031608 KAZMER PAJOR BILLED TWICE FOR COUNTYWIDE - 13140 X .70 = 91.98
15 FLAT BRANCH ROAD PERSONAL PROPERTY BTEMERGEN- 13140X.l0=13.14
BROADWAY,NC 27505 SOLID WASTE FEE - 37.50
TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 142.62
96614383 MICHELLE R SMITH MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 16680 X .70 = 116.76 1996 JULY
21112 MELODY LANE SPT SPR FIRE - 16680 X.10 = 16.68
CAMERON, NC 28326- TOTAL DUE TO REFUND- 133.44
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96850675 MICHAEL SHURLEY MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 11170 X .70 = 78.19 1996 JULY
197 MELODY LANE SPT SPR FIRE - 11170 X.lO = 11.17
CAMERON. NC 28326 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 89.36
96573973 MICHAEL SHURLEY MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 13750 X .70 = 96.25 1996 JULY
197 MELODY LANE SPT SPR FIRE - 13750 X .10 = 13.75
CAMERON, NC 28326 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND- 110.00
94580632 MICHAEL SHURLEY 112 MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 55 to X .70 = 38.57 t994 JULY
197 MELODY LANE BENHA V FIRE - 5510 X .08 = 4.40
CAMERON, NC 28326 BENHA V RES - 5510 X .025 = 1.37
TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 44.34
95590560 MICHAEL SHURLEY 112 MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 5245 X .70 = 36.71 1995 JULY
197 MELODY LANE BENHA V FIRE - 5245 X .08 = 4.19 .
CAMERON, NC 28326 BENHA V RES - 5245 X .025 = 1.31
TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 42.21
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BILL NUMBER NAME REASON AMOUNT YEAR MONTH TOWN
9644909 WILLIAM S WELLONS HOUSE &. LAND SOLD COUNTYWIDE - 41120 X .70 '" 287.84 1996 JULY
PO BOX 766 AND CRK FIRE - 41120 X .13 = 53.46
SPRING LAKE. NC 28390 SOLID WASTE - 37.50
TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 378.80
96605243 BOBBY LOCKAMY MOTOR VEHICLE COUNTYWlDE-14720X.70= 101.20 1996 JULY
ROUTE 4, BOX 85L DOUBLE LISTED BLK mv FIRE - 14720 X .08 = 11.78
ANGIER, NC 27501-9804 BLK mv RESC - 14720 X .05 = 7.36
INTEREST - 1.84
TOTAL TO REFUND - 122.18
96610023 DANA T LETCHWORTH MOTOR VEHICLE SOLD COUNTYWIDE -7604 X .70'" 53.23 1996 JULY
2905 WALNUT CIRCLE AND CRK FIRE -7604 X .13'" 9.89
KINSTON, NC 28504 INTEREST - .95 .
TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 64.07
96043438 JONATHAN VILARDO MOTOR VEHICLE COUNTYWIDE - 6400 X .70 = 44.80 1996 JULY
PO BOX 1613 DOUBLE LISTED ERWIN FIRE - 6400 X .05 = 3.20
DUNN, NC 28334 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 48.00
96572108 DUNN ERWIN FREE RELIGIOUS EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 2550 X .70 = 17.85 1996 JULY DUNN
SPIRlT CHURCH CITY /DUNN - 2550 X .51 = 13.01
AVER REse - 2550 X .045 = 1.15
j AVER seH- 2550 X .02 = .51
DUNN STICK ER 5.00
TOTAL REFUND DUE - 37.52
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Attachment 2.
LI.l .lER SWEEP 1997 PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, Adopt- A-:-Highway groups and other concerned community and garden
clubs and civic organizations labor throughout the year to keep our state's roadsides free of
. litter; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will coordinate the work
of such groups into a two week cleanup effort to maximize statewide benefits; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina's beautiful Scenery and clean environment are a source of
pride, attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries; and
WHEREAS, this fall clean up will improve the quality of life for all North
Carolinians, running concurrently with "Big Sweep", the annual waterway cleanup; and
WHEREAS, James B. Hunt, Governor of the State of North Carolina has proclaimed a
week for "Litter Sweep" in North Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
do hereby proclaim September 8-22, 1997, as "Litter Sweep" in Harnett County, and urge our
citizens to acknowledge the fine work of beautification groups and aid them in their valued
efforts.
This 2nd day of September, 1997.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dan B. Andrews, Chairman
ATTEST:
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K' S. Blanchard, Clerk
Attachment 3.
EMERGENCYPROC~TION
WHEREAS Hurricane Fran struck North Carolina September 5 and 6, 1996, creating
a state of disaster throughout many areas of the State and causing severe property damage;
and .' d'th'
WHEREAS, drainage obstructions on public and pnvate prop~ an m estate s
rivers and streams were created by the storm and, in many areas, remam to be cleared; and
WHEREAS these obstructions create a continuing risk of flood and other conditions
detrimental to the health and safety of citizens and to the security of their ..&u..erty; and
WHEREAS, Boards of County Commissioners are responsible for emergency
management, are charged to provide for the health and.s~ety of persons and.t'&....t'erty and are
authorized to enact ordinances to define, regulate, prohibit, or abate acts, OlDlsSlOns or. .
conditions detrimental to the health, safety of the county's citizens and the peace and dlgmty
. of the county; and may define and abate nuisances,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED by the Harnett County Board?f
Commissioners that it is necessary to authorize county officials, their agents or asSignS to
enter onto private property within the county for the purpose of removing drainage
obstructions and securing access to waterways.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that this proclamation shall take effect upon its
execution and shall remain in effect for one hundred eighty days thereafter.
This the 2nd day of September, 1997.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dan B. Andrews, Chairman