110512mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 5, 2012
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 5,
2012, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Timothy B. McNeill, Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chaiauian
Dan B. Andrews, Commissioner
Jim Burgin, Commissioner
Gary House, Commissioner
Scott Sauer, County Manager
Tony Wilder, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, Staff Attorney
Sylvia Blinson, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Chairman McNeill called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner House led the pledge
of allegiance and invocation.
Chairman McNeill called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Burgin moved to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Commissioner House moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved the following items on the
consent agenda:
1. Minutes:
October 23, 2012 Special Session
October 15, 2012 Regular Meeting
October 4, 2010 Regular Meeting
September 20, 2010 Regular Meeting
May 3, 2010 Regular Meeting
April 19, 2010 Regular Meeting
April 5, 2010 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
122 Teen Court at Risk Youth
Code 110 -5899- 420.35 -59 Teen Court
110 -5899- 420.35 -25 Court Psychology
110 - 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
1,575 decrease
1,733 increase
158 increase
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123 Law Enforcement Expansion Project (CP0401)
Code 313 -8300- 410.46 -01 Residual Equity Transfer
313- 8300 - 410.45 -01 Construction
313 - 8300 - 410.45 -80 Contingency
313- 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest Earned at NCCMT During
Construction
313- 0000 - 361.90 -01 Interest Earned at Regions Bank During
Construction
124 JCPC Administrative Funds
Code 110 -5899- 420.32 -82 Return of unspent Grant Funds
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
125 WIA Youth Program
Code 234 - 7406 - 465.35 -26
234 - 7406 - 465.33 -45
234 - 7406 - 465.58 -14
234 - 7408 - 465.35 -26
234 - 7408 - 465.33 -45
234 - 7408 - 465.58 -14
234 - 0000 - 331.74 -06
234 - 0000 - 331.74 -08
Participants Cost
Contracted Services
Travel
Participants Cost
Contracted Services
Travel
Sampson In school
Sampson Out School
127 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
Code 110 -5103- 420.35 -46
110 -5103- 420.35 -45
110 -5100- 420.60 -57
110- 0000 - 331.51 -26
110- 0000 - 331 -51.25
Edward Byrne 2011- DH- BX2947
Edward Byrne 2011 DJ -BX -2007
Miscellaneous Expense
2011 Edward Byrne 2011 -DH -2947
2011 Edward Byrne 2011 -DJ -BX -2007
128 Sheriff's Office
Code 110 -5100- 420.43 -21 Maintenance & Repair -Auto
110- 0000 - 356.30 -00 Insurance Claims
133 Social Services
110- 7700 - 441.12 -00
110- 7700 - 441.22 -00
110- 7700 - 441.26 -08
110- 0000 - 330 -77.01
110-0000-399.00-00
Salaries & Wages Part Time
FICA
Worker's Compensation
Social Services Administration
Fund Balance Appropriated
134 Board of Elections
Code 110- 4300 - 410.11 -06 Salaries & Wages — Comp Time Payout
110- 4300 - 410.22 -00 FICA
110- 4300 - 410.23 -00 Retirement
429,647 increase
285,703 decrease
48,387 decrease
94,391 increase
1,166 increase
11 increase
11 increase
1,500 increase
5,015 increase
1,000 increase
1,500 increase
5,015 increase
970 increase
7,515 increase
7,485 increase
202 increase
2,184 increase
199 decrease
202 increase
1,985 increase
2,007 increase
2,007 increase
41,400 increase
3,167 increase
243 increase
22,405 increase
22,405 increase
4,000 increase
306 increase
270 increase
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134 Board of Elections continued
Code 110 -4300- 410.26 -08 Worker's Compensation
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
135 Emergency Medical Services
Code 110 -5401- 420.12 -00 Salaries & Wages - Part Time
110 -5401 - 420.26 -08 Worker's Compensation
110 -5401- 420.22 -00 FICA
110 -5401- 420.23 -00 Retirement
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
136 Library
Code 110 -8100- 450.11 -00
110- 8100 - 450.21 -00
110- 8100- 450.21 -04
110- 8100 - 450.21 -05
110- 8100- 450.22 -00
110 -8100- 450.23 -00
110- 8100 - 450.26 -08
110-0000-399.00-00
137 Public Buildings
Code 110- 4700 - 410.11 -00
110- 4700 - 410.21 -00
110- 4700 - 410.22 -00
110- 4700 - 410.23 -00
110- 4700 - 410.26 -08
110-0000-399.00-00
138 Administration
Code 110- 4150- 410.11 -00
110 -4150- 410.21 -00
110- 4150- 410.22 -00
110- 4150- 410.23 -00
110- 4150- 410.26 -08
110- 4150- 410.30 -22
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00
139 Health Department
Code 110- 7600 - 441.11 -00
110- 7600 - 441.21 -00
110 -7600- 441.21 -05
110- 7600 - 441.22 -00
110- 7600 - 441.23 -00
110- 7600 - 441.26 -08
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance Expense
Group Insurance - HAS
Group Insurance - Employee Clinic
FICA
Retirement
Worker's Compensation
Fund Balance Appropriated
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance Expense
FICA
Retirement
Worker's Compensation
Fund Balance Appropriated
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance Expense
FICA
Retirement
Worker's Compensation
Indirect Cost
Fund Balance Appropriated
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance
Clinic
FICA
Retirement
Worker's Comp
60 increase
4,636 increase
33,228 increase
1,539 increase
2,542 increase
2,240 increase
39,549 increase
16,056 increase
2,509 increase
528 increase
348 increase
1,228 increase
1,082 increase
94 increase
21,845 increase
2,814 increase
6 increase
215 increase
190 increase
210 increase
3,435 increase
4,944 increase
9 increase
378 increase
333 increase
190 increase
2,927 decrease
2,927 increase
2,200 increase
420 increase
25 increase
180 increase
160 increase
15 increase
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139 Health Department continued
Code 110- 7600 - 441.55 -12 Printing & Binding
110- 7600 - 441.58 -01 Training
110- 7600 - 441.58 -14 Travel
110- 7600 - 441.60 -33 Materials & Supplies
110- 7600 - 441.60 -46 Medical Supplies
110 - 7600 - 441.60 -47 Food & Provisions
110- 0000 - 331.76 -06 BT Preparedness
140 General Services
Code 110- 4600- 410.60 -31 Gas, Oil, Supplies
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
141 Cooperative Extension
Code 110 -7301 - 465.11 -00
110- 7301 - 465.21 -00
110-7301-465.21-04
110- 7301 - 465.22 -00
110- 7301 - 465.23 -00
110 -7301 - 465.26 -08
110- 7301- 465.21 -05
110 -0000- 334.73 -01
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance
Group Insurance /HAS
FICA
Regular Retirement
Worker's Compensation
Employee Clinic
CCR &R Child Care Services
142 Public Utilities Capital Project PU1002 SCWW 1B -2
Code 574 -9100- 431.45 -80 Contingency
574 -9100- 431.45 -33 Materials & Supplies
143 Public Utilities Capital Project PU1001 SCWW 1B -1
Code 573- 9100 - 431.45 -01 Park Construction
573 -9100- 431.45 -80 Contingency
144 Public Utilities Ft Brae W &WW PU0704
Code 568- 9100 - 431.46 -03 Peters and White Construction
568 -9100- 431.45 -80 Contingency
145 Health Department, Aging
Code 110- 7600 - 441.33 -45 Contracts
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
146 Health Department, Aging
Code 110- 7600 - 441.41 -11 Telecommunications & Postage
110 -7600- 441.58 -01 Training
110- 7600 - 441.58 -18 Contract Travel
110 -00- 331.76 -01 WIC
2,500 increase
500 increase
200 increase
8,500 increase
5,258 increase
600 increase
20,558 increase
2,400 increase
2,400 increase
28,046 increase
3,673 increase
1,036 increase
2,116 increase
1,915 increase
292 increase
233 increase
37,311 increase
15,000 decrease
15,000 increase
18,408 increase
18,408 decrease
71 ,779 increase
71,779 decrease
106,642 increase
106,642 increase
100 decrease
100 decrease
285 decrease
485 decrease
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3. Tax refunds, rebates and releases (Attachment 1)
4. Resolution Opposing North Carolina Coastal Wind Projects in Low -Level Military Flight
Training Areas (Attachment 2)
5. Resolution to Honor Jerry T. Blanchard who is retiring. (Attachment 3)
6. Emergency Services requested the Harnett County EMS QRV Paramedic at Boone Trail
Emergency Services be moved to the Boone Trail Emergency Services district
ambulance. The Boone Trail Emergency Services Board approved this request at their
October 8, 2012. No additional County funds are required.
7. Emergency Services requested to add an additional ambulance to the Harnett County
EMS Transport Division due to the increase in transport call volume upon the opening of
new Harnett Health System Hospital in Lillington January 2013. Emergency Services
also requested approval to increase their part-time employees by 20 positions to staff the
transport ambulance in order to save money. The cost to staff the transport ambulance
with part-time employees will be $66,456.62 for a year and $33,228.31 for 6 months.
8. Emergency Services requested for the County to contribute to the Local Government
Employees Retirement System for part-time employees working a 1,000 hours or more
per year. It is a requirement by the NC Department of State Treasurer Retirement
Systems Division that for each employee in a budgeted position, working a minimum of
1,000 hours per year be enrolled in the Local Government Employees Retirement
System. Employees contribute, through payroll deductions, 6% of their gross salary each
month to the system. The county contributes an actuarially determined percentage of the
gross payroll to the system, which at this time is 6.74 %. The estimated cost of the
County's contribution for Emergency Service part-time employees working 1,000 hours
or more per year is $4,913. No additional County funds required at this time due to
savings by eliminating the 15 minute shift change.
9. Emergency Services requested to reclassify six current Paramedic employees to six new
Field Training Officer (FTO) positions. If FTO positions are approved the three Senior
Paramedics salaries will need to be adjusted by 5% as they will be supervising the FTOs.
The six Field Training Officers positions are needed to help the organization prepare new
employees to function as EMS personnel in the field. There will be two per shift and
there are three shifts. In the past few years, staff has witnessed a change in the personnel
being hired not having any experience in the EMS field. This is also due to a decrease in
volunteerism throughout the nation and a shortage of qualified Paramedics. The Field
Training Officers positions will be responsible for orienting and training new personnel
to the standards of Harnett County EMS. This position will also be utilized to remediate
personnel who are in need of further training to treat patients properly. Staff will
advertise the six new FTO positions within the department for the reclassification of six
current employees.
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Cost for six FTOs who are currently Paramedic employees with a 5% increase will be
$14,41 9.00 for a year and $7,210.00 for six months. Cost for three current Senior
Paramedics salary adjustment of 5% increase will be $7,536.00 for a year and $3,768.00
for six months. No additional County funds required due to eliminating the 15 minute
shift change.
10. Social Services requested approval and funding to hire three full time limited service
employees at $11.50 per hour to assist with conversion to the NC Fast Program.
11. Human Resources requested permission to upgrade their position of Human Resources
Administrative Assistant (grade 64) to Human Resources Development Specialist (grade
67) for an additional cost of $2,450.
12. Human Resources, on behalf of General Services, requested approval of the following:
County Engineer to assume responsibility for Solid Waste, Facilities Management and
Fleet Management with a 10% increase of $9,988; Facility Maintenance Manager to
assume responsibility for facilities and vehicles with a 10% increase of $5,629; and the
Director of General Services being responsible for Transportation, Animal Control and
Youth Services and being reclassification to Grade 76 with a cost savings of $23,314.
13. Human Resources, on behalf of the Harnett County Library, requested approval and
funding to add and hire an Administrative Assistant position at the Harnett County
Library for a salary of $43,269 with the cost being $21,845 for the remainder of the fiscal
year. This position is needed in order to establish a separation of administrative duties
for the Library Director.
14. Cooperative Extension requested peimission to increase the budget for the Child Care
Resource & Referral, Child Care Develop program in the amount of $38,531 based on
receipt of contract from child care services of North Carolina Division of Child Care
Development.
15. Public Utilities requested approval of a change order for Park Construction in the amount
of $18,408. This work is associated with the South Central Wastewater Phase 1B1
Project. The cost will be paid for from project contingency.
16. Public Utilities requested approval of a change order for Peters & White Construction in
the amount of $71,778.99. The work is associated with the Fort Bragg Wastewater
Supply Project. The cost will be paid for from project contingency.
17. Request by Maria Jeffries to waive the fees associated with the use of the commons area
meeting room. Mrs. Jeffries is using the room for a nonprofit training session to the
employees of assisted living facilities throughout the county on proper administration of
medications to the residents that live there. The training is required by the state of North
Carolina through the Depailuient of Social Services.
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18. Finance Officer requested approval to extend the contract for the audit firm of Martin
Starnes & Associates, CPA to audit the County's accounts for a three year period
beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2015. The fee for the services will be
$67,000 for 2013, $68,500 for 2014 and $70,000 for 2015.
Chairman McNeill opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
Charles Perry, Anthony Hendrick and Tom Brooks shared their concerns and frustrations
regarding deer hunting with dogs. They gentlemen made suggestions and asked for help
in finding ways to regulate hunting with dogs and giving land owners "some level of
authority over their own property" in this regard.
Chaiiman McNeill noted the Board had formed a Hunting Committee years earlier
because of this issue. The Committee was composed of dog hunters, still hunters and
land owners. Chairman McNeill reported that the Committee came up with
recommendations which were endorsed by the Board and sent to Raleigh as such needs to
be supported by your local legislators and approved by the Legislature. Chairman
McNeill said the Board would encourage the Committee to meet again but stressed that
pressure has to be placed on local state legislators who must adopt and push the
recommendations through to the Wildlife Resources Commission.
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the appointments listed below. Vice Chairman Hill
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
HARNETT COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Rachel Ray -Webb (nominated by Vice Chairman Hill) was reappointed as an alternate
member to this Board for a term of 3 years expiring September 30, 2015.
Carnell Robinson (nominated by Commissioner Andrews) was reappointed to serve on
this Board for a term of 3 years expiring October 31, 2015.
REGIONAL LAND USE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Mark Locklear (nominated by Commissioner House) was appointed to replace Joseph
Jeffries as a voting member on the RLUAC Board of Directors.
Jennifer J. Slusser, Senior County Staff Attorney, petitioned the Board for a public hearing on
the Intent to close public road or easement to determine whether closing approximately 300 feet
of the eastern portion of McKay Street (undeveloped right of way) and SR 1 570 (Hartwell
Circle) in Buies Creek, NC; as requested by S.H.C. Holdings, Inc., would be detrimental to the
public interest or to any individual property rights; and requested approval of the proposed Order
to close approximately 300 feet of the eastern portion of McKay Street (undeveloped right of
way) and SR 1570 (Hartwell Circle) in Buies Creek, NC. Mrs. Slusser noted that Campbell
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University, Inc. is not opposed to the request. Mrs. Slusser explained the proper procedure
followed regarding this request which included posting the public hearing in The Daily Record
October 5th, 12th and 19th.
Chairman McNeill called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public.
- Bobby Crabtree of 5528 Stickleback Drive in Fuquay -Varina said he was against the road
closure. Mr. Crabtree said he owns numerous rental properties in Buies Creek; one being
beside the property being discussed, and he is concerned about how the property could be
developed.
James Kiser of McKay Street in Buies Creek, said he was not clear on what portion of the
road is proposed to be closed. Mrs. Slusser clarified that the proposed closure would be
from the tennis court up about 300 feet. Mr. Kiser said that would not affect his "coming
and goings" but he does worry about the end result of the closing.
An unidentified man spoke on behalf of his mother, who was present, only saying that
she wants it closed.
Seeing no one else move, Chairman McNeill closed the public hearing. Mrs. Slusser said her
contact regarding this project was Bradley Stancil with Stancil & Associates and confirmed that
the applicant wants the closure for development. Mrs. Slusser was uncertain of the zoning for
the property. Commissioner Andrews moved to table consideration of the Order to close
approximately 300 feet of the eastern portion of McKay Street (undeveloped right of way) and
SR 1570 (Hartwell Circle) in Buies Creek, NC., until the regular meeting on November 19, 2012,
when they would receive more information. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
Mr. Sauer presented the following report:
- September 2012 Department of Public Health Activities Summary
- October 2012 Veteran Affairs Activities Reporting
- September 2012 Landfill Billing
Mr. Sauer recognized the Harnett County Finance Office staff for receiving the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Mr. Sauer noted that this is the twentieth year in a row
that the Harnett County Finance Office has received this award.
Ted Cole, Davenport & Company, briefed the Board on efforts to sale qualified school
construction bonds. Mr. Cole distributed a transaction summary to the Board. Mr. Cole reported
the sale of two series of bonds with a total par amount of $30,592,208.80. The bonds sold were
limited obligation bonds which are tax exempt with a total of $1,157,208.80 and limited
obligation bonds which are taxable QSCB with a total of $29,435,000. The bonds are scheduled
to close on November 15, 2012 and the interest rates are locked in with a term set for 23 years.
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Mr. Cole explained the QSCB Net Interest Rate Calculation based on US treasury rate was
.2888% yielding interest rate 4.6380 %. With a subsidy rate from the federal government of -
4.23 Mr. Cole reported the net interest rate on $29,435,000 is 0.4080 %.
Mr. Cole also discussed the updated debt affordability analysis which is a capital planning model
with estimated incremental tax equivalent of 5.5 cents. Mr. Cole reiterated that the financial
modeling was done very conservatively and does not include a tax increase.
Mr. Sauer noted that Davenport and Company would join the Board on November 13, 2012, to
discuss the solid waste fund.
Mr. Sauer recognized Mr. Marty Clayton with Progress Energy, who was present in the
audience.
No closed session was needed.
Chairman McNeill called for any new business. Commissioner Burgin asked Mr. Sauer to check
on the employee health clinic as he is hearing complaints that county employees having to wait
for long periods of time.
Commissioner Burgin asked about the back -log of meeting minutes. Mrs. Wheeler responded
that all of the regular meeting minutes were up to date and she is currently working on the back-
log of special /work session minutes.
Commissioner Burgin inquired about the status of the Harnett County Endowment Fund. Mrs.
Slusser responded that research has been done but the fund has not been set up yet. Mrs. Slusser
said the fund must be setup through a non -profit which would need to be a separate independent
foundation. Chairman McNeill suggested staff check in to the Harnett County Foundation which
is a nonprofit.
Commissioner Burgin made a motion to pass a resolution to object to the tolling of I -95.
Commissioner House seconded the motion which passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Andrews
opposing.
Vice Chairman Hill moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 am. Commissioner Burgin seconded
the motion which passed unanimously.
. McNeill, Chairman
ret Regin Wheeler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
Board Report
Date : 11/05/2012
Approved by the Harnett
+:; ounty Board of Commissioner;
Approved By
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
NO $ � Tax Pay
1 ARTIS, ERNEST W
ARTIS, G
105 VENUS DR
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
2 HUTTON, BRIAN MICHAEL
HUTTON, JESSICA BROY
62 GALLERY DR UNIT 102
SPRING LAKE, NC, 28390 - 7153
3 HUTTON, JESSICA BROY
62 GALLERY DR UNIT 102
SPRING LAKE, NC, 28390 - 7153
4 MAYNARD, DEBRA ANN
152 PITT RD
ERWIN NC, 28339 - 0000
5 MAYNARD, DEBRA ANN
152 PITT RD
ERWIN NC, 28339 - 0000
6 MAYNARD, DEBRA ANN
152 PITT RD
ERWIN NC, 28339 - 0000
7 STAFFORD, BRIAN
2411 MCNEILL RD
BROADWAY NC, 27505 - 0000
8 STAFFORD, BRIAN
2411 MCNEILL RD
BROADWAY NC, 27505 - 0000
9 TAYLOR, TIMOTHY
158 TROPIC LANE
CAMERON NC 28326
CAMERON NC, 28326
10 TAYLOR, TIMOTHY
158 TROPIC LANE
CAMERON NC 28326
CAMERON NC, 28326
WM. A. TONY WILDER
Revenue Administrator
CC:
WM. A. TONY WILDER
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City(CI05)
County
City
County
City
3.89
6.60
0.00
291.78
0.00
County 272.93
City
County
City
County
City
County
City
County
City
County
City
County
City
County
0.00
45.00
0.00
45.00
0.00
50.00
0.00
26.85
0.00
15.42
0.00
245.63
0.00
219.92
City Total
County Total
Total to be
Refunded
10.49 Refund
291.78 Refund
272.93 Refund
45.00 Refund
45.00 Refund
50.00 Refund
26.85 Refund
15.42 Refund
245.63 Refund
219.92 Refund
3.89
1,219.13
1,223.02
Value Decrease
Military Exemption
Military Exemption
Solid Waste Fee;
- Only 1 home on
property.
Solid Waste Fee;
- Only 1 home on
property.
Solid Waste Fee;
- Only 1 home on
property.
Value Decrease
Value Decrease
Double- Listed
Double- Listed
ATTACHMENT 2
Harnett
C 0 U N TY
RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OPPOSING NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL WIND PROJECTS IN
LOW -LEVEL MILITARY FLIGHT TRAINING AREAS
WHEREAS, the Governor's Land Compatibility Task Force Report of May 2012 states:
The United States military maintains combat readiness through intensive training on the ground and in
the air. Incompatible land uses in areas used by the military limits the time that training ranges are
available and the types of training conducted, thereby negatively impacting military readiness by
restricting the military's ability to "train as they would fight." In addition to bases and training ranges,
areas of concern include off -base air and land corridors that connect military bases and airfields with
remote training ranges and /or key air training areas and routes; and
WHEREAS, a wind energy project is planned for coastal North Carolina, which would involve
the construction of 49 wind turbines at a height of 505 feet above the ground; and
WHEREAS, wind turbines create noise and strobe effects on neighboring properties and can be
detrimental to the environmental integrity; wildlife, such as bald eagles and migrating tundra swans, in
our area; agriculture; livestock and pets; and
WHEREAS, the proposed wind energy project is directly in the most frequently used low -level
(500 feet training required syllabus) training route used by Seymour Johnson Air Force Base F -15E
aircrew en route to the Dare County Bombing Range. The training route is the only F -15E Strike Eagle
training route in the nation, making Seymour Johnson Air Force Base home to the only two Strike Eagle
aviator training programs in the county. No other area in the nation and no other military aircraft have
this highly - critical mission capability: low - altitude training using unique terrain- following technique at
only 500 feet of altitude. Frequent use of the Dare County Bombing Range and specific air training
routes and operating areas over North Carolina is critical to accomplishing the mission of Seymour
Johnson Air Force Base. To continue to be useful for training purposes, these areas must allow realistic
combat oriented flying and training, including low -level and nighttime operations; and
WHEREAS, the wind turbine structures and rotating blades have a negative effect on both the F-
15E's main radar and its terrain following radar system and both medium and low altitude flight levels,
thereby compromising the training mission of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and other neighboring
Department of Defense military installations. The turbines would be located in the final segment of the
route leading directly into the Dare County Bombing Range; and
WHEREAS, the training route consists of all airspace five miles north and five miles south of the
route's centerline. The proposed turbines happen to cover the entire area north of the route's center line.
The Air Force is unable to use the airspace south of the centerline because the area is designated
Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazard (BHASH) zone where Air Force safety prevents any flights lower than 3,000
feet; and
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WHEREAS, Since 1957, the United States Marine Corps has lost approximately 85 percent
flight training airspace in eastern North Carolina due to encroachment: and
WHEREAS, the wind energy projects in general could pose a serious night time flight risk for
both rotary-wing and fixed -wing air operations routinely conducted out of Simmons Army Airfield and
Pope Army Airfield; and
WHEREAS, any encroachment issues are problematic to low -level military flight training areas
in eastern North Carolina and would pose serious future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Commission issues concerning potential closure of military installations in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base plays a vital role in the economic stability of
Wayne County and the surrounding region with approximately 5,200 active duty military and 1,100
reservist personnel. In fiscal year 2011, the total economic impact of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
was over $534 million with these dollars turning over four times before leaving the area; and
WHEREAS, military spending is critical to the economy of not only eastern North Carolina, but
to the entire State of North Carolina as evidenced by the following:
• Department of Defense spending exceeded $4.07 billion in federal fiscal year 2011 — an
increase of 13 percent and $471 million over procurement in the state in 2010
• Businesses in 87 of North Carolina's 100 counties performed defense - related prime related
work, twelve of these received over $40 million in defense - related work.
• The military has a $26 billion total annual impact on the state economy
• More than 416,000 individuals, or eight percent of total state employment, or eight directly
employed by the military or Coast Guard, or have jobs with the organizations and companies
producing products and providing services that support the military in North Carolina
WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance Board of Directors does recognize that military
installations are embedded within local communities, and that engagement with those communities is
important for sustaining the military's ability to fulfill its mission; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance Board of Directors does further recognize strong
military and community leadership will be a requirement to overcome obstacles to military installations
and their missions and to provide the impetus and resources to ensure successful collaborative processes
that support installation mission readiness needs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance
Board of Directors hereby:
• Calls for implementation of stricter permitting and public input processes for wind and solar
generation
• Calls for full property appraisal assessment and potential effect of properties within or near
wind energy project
• Calls on the North Carolina General Assembly to pass state legislation blocking all
encroachment or impairments to military training routes without state approval
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® Calls on the North Carolina General Assembly to provide communities in North Carolina's
military region additional guidance or assistance from state agencies or regional planning
bodies to enable them to make infrastructure decisions and develop plans to ensure new
growth is not at odds with sustaining the military mission in North Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance
Board of Directors called upon all counties and municipalities, elected official and leaders in North
Carolina to oppose the construction of wind energy projects or such project within the military low -level
flying routes or training areas in North Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners does hereby oppose the planned energy projects in eastern North Carolina, which we
believe will harm the training missions of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and other Department of
Defense users of the airspace near the planned projects and calls upon the North Carolina General
Assembly and all of the citizens in North Carolina to oppose such energy projects in eastern North
Carolina.
Attest:
Adopted this 5th day of November, 2012
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Mar et Regina eeler, Clerk to the Board
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Timothy M cNeill, Chairman
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A RESOLUTION TO HONOR JERRY T. BLANCHARD
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THAT WHEREAS, Jerry T. Blanchard first became employed with Harnett County as
Transportation Supervisor on February 1, 1985; that as a new County employee exhibited
attributes of trustworthiness, innovation, leadership and an exceptional work ethic; and quickly
gained the confidence of county management and governing body.
WHEREAS, because of his experience and level- headed, efficient and progressive
manner of performing his duties, he was given increasing responsibilities over the years and was
conferred the title of General Services Director in 2005.
WHEREAS, Jerry T. Blanchard has devoted himself to improving all the various
departments under his direction and caring out the projects entrusted to him in order to better
serve the citizens of Harnett County. Some of those are vehicle fleet management, establishment
of the first central purchasing /procurement system for Harnett County, Youth Services /One -on-
One /Restitution programs, HARTS Transportation, Solid Waste Department, Public Buildings,
and Animal Control.
WHEREAS, Jerry T. Blanchard during his nearly twenty -eight year tenure with Harnett
County, provided leadership and service through an era of tremendous growth and development
in Harnett County; that he always performed his duties with integrity and professionalism while
exhibiting tact, courtesy and fairness to citizens and to co- workers. He earned the admiration
and respect of others, demonstrated by low turnover and loyalty of the many long -time
employees in his departments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Harnett County Commissioners that
Jerry T. Blanchard is hereby commended and honored on behalf of the citizens of Harnett
County for his exemplary service and contributions to the development of Harnett County as
General Services Director. The Board does hereby express its heartfelt appreciation to Jerry T.
Blanchard for his dedication and superb work, and it further gives its best wishes to Jerry and his
family in his retirement from government service.
Duly Adopted this the 5th day of November, 2012.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Timo B. McNeill, Chairman
lleatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
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