092109mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 21, 2009
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 21,
2009, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administrative Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Timothy B. McNeill, Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice- Chaiunan
Dan B. Andrews, Commissioner
Gary House, Commissioner
Jim Burgin, Commissioner
Scott Sauer, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney
Sylvia Blinson, Finance Officer
Gina Daniel, Acting Clerk
Chairman McNeill called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Trevor Iacino with Boy Scout Troop 757 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner House
gave the invocation.
Chairman McNeill called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Burgin asked to remove Budget Amendment 57 in the amount of $10,000 for the Health
Department (maintenance /repair building) from the consent agenda until more information had
been provided. Mr. Sauer asked to add the Planning Department Activities Report and the final
General Warranty Deed to convey 3 acres from Harnett County to Town of Lillington for Fire
Station #2 for approval.
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner House
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Vice Chairman Hill and seconded by Commissioner Andrews, the Board
unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: September 8, 2009 Regular Meeting
2. Budget amendments
50 Social Services Department
Code 110 - 7700 - 441.11 -00 Salaries & Wages
110- 7700 - 441.21 -00 Group Insurance Expense
110- 7700 - 441.22 -00 FICA Tax Expense
11,564 decrease
6,948 decrease
884 decrease
110- 7700 - 441.23 -00
110- 0000 - 330.77 -01
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00
49 Health Department
Code 110- 0000 - 353.76 -09
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00
48 Angier Elementary School
Code 392 - 8300 - 480.30 -04
392 - 8300 - 480.45 -33
392 - 8300 - 480.45 -80
56 Health Department/Aging
Code 110 -7510- 441.31 -13
110- 7500- 441.60 -39
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00
58 JCPC - General Fund
Code 110 -5899- 420.35 -25
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00
110- 0000 -331 -41.02
59 JCPC - General Fund
Code 110 -5899- 420.32 -61
110- 0000 - 331.79 -01
62 Board of Elections Dep
Code 110- 4300 - 410.12 -01
110- 4300 - 410.30 -04
110- 4300 - 410.41 -11
110- 4300 - 410.44 -21
110- 4300 - 410.54 -26
110- 4300 - 410.55 -12
110- 4300 - 410.60 -33
110- 8800 - 490.32 -16
Retirement
Social Services Admin
Fund Balance Appropriated
Susan G. Komem
Fund Balance Appropriated
Capital Project - CP0804
Technical
Materials & Supplies
Contingency
Special Projects - RSVP
Other Materials - Aging
Fund Balance Appropriated
JCPC Court Psychologist
Fund Balance Appropriated
Court Psychologist
JCPC Administrative
JCPC Administrative
art ment
Precinct Officials
Professional Services
Telephone & Postage
Building & Equipment Rent
Advertising
Printing & Binding
Materials & Supplies
Contingency
65 Child Support Enforcement Department
Code 110 -5104- 420.11 -00 Salaries & Wages
110 -5104- 420.21 -00 Group Insurance
110 -5104- 420.22 -00 FICA
110 -5104- 420.23 -02 LEO Regular Retirement
110 -5104- 420.26 -08 LEO Supplemental Retirement
110 -5104- 420.60 -31 Gas, Oil & Auto
110- 0000 - 331.57 -07 Child Support Enforcement
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
566 decrease
9,981 decrease
9,981 decrease
11,191 decrease
11,191 increase
75,000 increase
250,000 increase
325,000 decrease
1,131 increase
300 increase
1,431 increase
7,612 increase
692 increase
6,920 increase
6,317 increase
6,317 increase
10,500 increase
2,000 increase
300 increase
100 increase
1,000 increase
20,500 increase
6,000 increase
40,400 decrease
32,792 increase
5,303 increase
2,509 increase
1,594 increase
1,693 increase
1,117 increase
30,304 increase
14,650 increase
66 IT/E-911
Code 240 -5900- 420.30 -04 Professional Services
240 -5900- 420.74 -74 Capital Outlay — Equipment
67 Airport Runway & Parrallel Extension Project CP0603
Code 377 - 8306 - 465.45 -80 Contingency
377 - 8306 - 465.90 -10 General Fund
377-0000-361.10-00 Interest
68 Airport Runway & Parrallel Extension Project — CP0603
Code 110- 0000 - 389.43 -12 Interfund Transfer - Airport
Runway & Parallel
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
69 Johnsonville Elementary School CP0907
Code 321- 8300 - 480.45 -70 Contingency
321 - 8300 - 480.45 -75 Environmental
3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1)
6,653 decrease
6,653 increase
20,233 decrease
19,958 increase
275 decrease
219,958 increase
219,958 decrease
121,004 decrease
121,004 increase
4. The Harnett County Sheriffs office requested approval of a MOU with the North
Carolina Department of Justice /State Bureau of Investigations. The MOU will enable
the Harnett County Sheriffs Office to participate in the Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force. The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to identify, target,
apprehend, and prosecute sexual predators whose purpose is to exploit children or to
engage in sexual activity with children through the use of computers and the Internet.
The Task Force will actively investigate crimes involving sexual predators and the
Internet. The Task Force will produce high - quality investigations leading to
successful prosecutions of sexual predators. The Task Force will participate in
community education efforts regarding the prevention of Internet Crimes Against
Children. The Task Force also seeks to enhance the effectiveness of participant
agencies by assisting in providing investigative computer training to members of
the Task Force. There will be no additional cost to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office
to be a member of the ICAC Task Force.
5. The NC Division of Parks and Recreation and Raven Rock State Park staff requested
waiver of the tipping fee for the trash collected during NC Big Sweep. Harnett
County citizens will participate in North Carolina Big Sweep on Saturday, October 3,
2009. All trash collected from Harnett County sites will be taken to the Dunn -Erwin
landfill the week of October 3 — 9, by Raven Rock State Park staff.
6. The Park and Recreation Department requested that the Board of Commissioners
accept contract with Player, Inc for the Barbecue Creek Park Multi - Purpose Building.
Seven contractors submitted bid proposals with the lowest bid by Player, Inc. at
$247,150.00. (Attachment 2)
7. The Health Department requested approval to apply for a $3000 March of Dimes
Grant. The Harnett County Board of Health approved application on September 17,
2009. These funds will be used to send two qualified Maternity Care Coordinators to
Child Passenger Safety certification training. As a result, they will be certified car
seat installers /inspectors and offer this safety measure to the citizens of Harnett
County. Following their training, an initiative will be set for Maternity Care
Coordinator participates who successfully complete their prenatal care and
participation in the MCC Program, and they will receive a free car seat and
proper installation of the car seat. No matching funds will be required for this grant.
8. Proclamation of Constitution Week (Attachment 3)
9. Human Resources requests approval to implement the NACo Prescription Discount
Card Program. The NACo drug discount card program helps all county residents,
regardless of age, income or existing health coverage, save money on their
prescription medications any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.
The free cards will be distributed in the county and may be used at any participating
retail pharmacy.
10. Boy Scout Troop 779 requests a refund of the $175.00 application fee paid for a
Non - Residential Conditional Use Permit for an upcoming fund raiser.
Informal comments were provided by Mr. Dave Roger of Johnson Road, Coats, NC. Mr. Rogers
spoke about county spending, property tax increases and asked that the county consider adopting
a per diem for commissioners' travel.
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the appointments listed below. Vice - Chairman Hill
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
WorkForce Development Board
Mr. James 0. Roberts (nominated by Commissioner Andrews) was appointed to replace
Dr. T.E. Marchant on this Board, term to expire January 31, 2011.
Planning Board
Ms. Rachel Ray -Webb (nominated by Chairman McNeill) for a three year term to expire
September 30, 2012.
Mrs. Sharon Stevens, Community Marketing Director with Dunn Area Tourism Authority,
highlighted the 11th Annual Cycle North Carolina Fall Ride. Mrs. Stevens said over one
thousand riders, representing 41 states, would be coming to Harnett County on Thursday,
October 1, 2009. Mrs. Stevens talked about the itinerary as well as the positive impact of the
riders coming to Harnett County.
Mr. Rodney Tart, Director of Harnett County Public Utilities, and Mr. Steve Ward, Deputy
Director of Public Utilities, gave an update on the new Public Works Business Center. The
building is over 40,000 square feet and will house 75 employees. The project is scheduled to be
complete in March 2010 with staff transitioning in late spring. Mr. Tart said they hope to have a
grand opening celebration in July 2010.
Public Utilities staff is working with the N.C. Department of Transportation to get a stop light
and turning lane installed near the entrance to the Public Works Business Center.
Mr. Ward reported that the county paid $1.5 Million in 2006 for the 65 acres (35 acres of this
land is buildable) of land where the Public Works Business Center is located but that is the only
money Harnett County will spend on this project.
Public Hearing
Mr. Barry Blevins addressed the board regarding the Fiscal Year 2009 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Development Grant (Evergreen Housing Development Project).
Mr. Blevins said tonight's public hearing would be the first of two required hearings.
Mr. Blevins reported that Mr. Robbie Bradford would like to partnership with the county to
provide approximately 14 homes; converting manufactured homes to stick built, for low income
families. Mr. Bradford would have a legal binding contract with the county and would be
required to meet program goals in providing the affordable housing. The grant money must be
applied toward infrastructure and the structures could not be manufactured.
Chairman McNeill called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Mr. Dave Rogers of Coats confirmed that individuals would be
responsible for securing their own. Mr. Blevins said the matching grant money will come from
the community develop grant which is federal with no match from the county.
There being no further comments, Chaiiman McNeill closed the public hearing.
Mr. Sauer, recognized the following members of Boy Scout Troop 757 who attended the meeting
while earning their merit badge of citizenship in the community:
Troop 757, Chartered by: Union United Methodist Church
Cape Fear District, Occoneechee Council
Dan Witt, Scoutmaster
Joe Pressley, Assistant Scoutmaster
Joe Parda, Troop Committee and Merit Badge Counselor
Brandon Swank
Adam Witt
Tony Dalton
Josh Roberts
Cody Hardin
Jason Pressley
Trevor Iacino
Mr. Sauer presented the commissioner with a request of appointment waiver from the Sandhills
Center. Commissioner Burgin moved to approve the waiver of the Board's authority to approve
the appointment selection of the new Chief Executive Officer for Sandhills Center.
Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Sauer presented the following reports:
- Health Department Activity Summary
- Planning activities report
Mr. Sauer also shared a copy of the General Warranty Deed that would convey 3 acres from
Harnett County to Town of Lillington for Fire Station No. 2 for the Board's approval. Mr. Snow
reported that the Town of Lillington had approved the deed. Vice - Chairman Hill moved to
accept the deed with the conditions outlined in Exhibit A. Commissioner Burgin seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner House questioned if staff had contacted Bob Segal to attend a work session. He
also asked about the practiced policy of sharing information and request with commissioners.
Commissioner Burgin asked that the County Manager's six month review be scheduled before
the next Board meeting.
Commissioner Burgin motioned for the county to have a hiring freeze and pay each employee
$37 per month in lieu of dental insurance. Commissioner Burgin said that employees are now
required to pay a $100 deductible per person. Commissioner House seconded the motion.
Commissioner Andrews moved to table the motion to allow for discussion and research. Vice -
Chairman Hill seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Burgin moved to instruct the staff attorney to develop a conflict of interest and
confidentiality statement prior to the next meeting. Commissioner House believes the ethics
issues are being addressed in the new state statute. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Vice- Chainnian Hill moved to recess the meeting until 9:00 am on Friday, September 25, 2009.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and the meeting recessed at 8:14 pm.
Timothy
cNeill, Chairman
Margarlet Regina Dan 1, Acting Clerk
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Attachment 1
c1 by the Harnett
County Hoard of Commissioners
Date : 09/21/2009
Approved By :
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
No: Name of Tax Payer, Bill ;K 1 , Tax, Interest and Total
Penalties Ketone
1 FARMER LP GAS & OIL CO
PO BOX 838
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 - 0000
2 IVEY, ANGUS
1407 FAIRGROUND ROAD
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
3 IVEY, ANGUS
1407 FAIRGROUND ROAD
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
4 IVEY, ANGUS
1407 FAIRGROUND ROAD
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
5 IVEY, ANGUS
1407 FAIRGROUND ROAD
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
6 IVEY, ANGUS
1407 FAIRGROUND ROAD
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
7 KIM, ALLEN JAEHEE
1914 WEST BLUE VIOLET COURT
ANAHEIM CA, 92801
WM. A. TONY WILDER
Revenue Administrator
CC:
WM. A. TONY WILDER
0000017399- 2005- 2005- 000000
0000026036- 2004- 2004- 000000
0000026036- 2005- 2005- 000000
0000026036- 2006- 2006- 000000
0000026036- 2007- 2007- 000000
0000026036- 2008- 2008- 000000
0001571974- 2008- 2008- 000000
City 0.00
County 145.50
City 0.00
County 55.11
City 0.00
County 55.11
City 0.00
County 55.12
City 0.00
County 55.12
City 0.00
County 60.23
City 0.00
County 197.73
City Total
County Total
Total to be
Refunded
145.50 Refund
55.11 Refund
55.11 Refund
55.12 Refund
55.12 Refund
60.23 Refund
Value
Decrease
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Military
197.73 Refund Exemption
0.00
623.92
623.92
Approved by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners
Date : 09/21/2009
Approved By :
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
Tax, Interest and Total
No. Name of Tax Payer Bill Penalties Refund
1 FARMER LP GAS & OIL CO
PO BOX 838
LILLINGTON NC 275460000
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 - 0000
2 FARMER LP GAS & OIL CO
PO BOX 838
LILLINGTON NC 275460000
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 - 0000
3 FARMER LP GAS & OIL CO
PO BOX 838
LILLINGTON NC 275460000
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 - 0000
WM. A. TONY WILDER
Revenue Administrator
CC:
WM. A. TONY WILDER
0000017399- 2006- 2006- 000000
0000017399- 2007- 2007- 000000
0000017399- 2008- 2008- 000000
City 0.00
County 6,101.91
City 0.00
County 6,487.70
City 0.00
County 7,768.60
City Total
County Total
Total to be
Refunded
Value
6,101.91 Refund Decrease
Value
6,487.70 Refund Decrease
7,768.60 Refund
0.00
20,358.21
20,358.21
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Cole Construction
P.O. Box 2748
Sanford, NC 27331
Lic. # 6962
Freedom Constructors
2004 West Cumberland Street
Dunn, NC 28334
Lic. #11590
Hayes Inc.
P.O. Box 53694
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Lic, # 42892 UL
Signature dome Builders Inc.
801 West Cumberland Street
Dunn, NC 28334
Lic. # 49431
Player Inc.
P.O. Drawer 27
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Lic. # 1487
M &E Contracting Inc.
P.O. Box 25100
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Lic. # 32417
Thames Construction Co. Inc.
P.O. Box 2097
Laurinburg, NC 28353
Lic. # 50270
Attachment 3
Harnett
C O U N T Y
Board of Commissioners
ROL1i'' A
PROCLAMATION
Constitution Week
www.harnett.org
Timothy B. McNeill, Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andreas
Gary A. House
Jim Burgin
Ka S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
WHEREAS, September 17, 2009 marks the two hundred, twenty- second
anniversary on the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this
magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and to the patriotic celebration
which will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year
by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as
Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Harnett Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim
the week of September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week in Harnett County.
Adopted this 21st day of September, 2009.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AA
cNeill, Chairman
Attest:
gare rr' egina Daniel, j• cting Cler to the Board
strong roots • new growth
PO Box 759
102 East Front Street
Lillington, NC 27546
ph: 910 - 893 -7555
fax: 910 - 814 -2662