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05011989347 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, MAY 1, 1989 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION MINUTES DOT CABLEVISION REPORT LEASE AGREEMENT FOUR "P" INVEST. CO.- AIRPORT HANGARS DIXON , ODOM AND COMPANY - AUDIT FOR F.Y.88 -89 ORDINANCE RE: INFO FOR TAX RECORDS RESOL. OF APPRE. REP. C.P. STEWART EXT. HOMEMAKERS WEEK PROCLAIMED 75TH ANNIVERSARY NC EXT. SERVICE BULK WATER RATE CHANGE APPOINTMENTS TO DEVEL. COMM. N. EARL JONES APPOINTED TO MID - CAROLINA REGIONAL DEV. ORGAN. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 1, 1989, in the County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: Rudy Collins, Bill Shaw, Mack Reid Hudson, Mayo Smith, and Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart presiding. Others present were Dallas H. Pope, County Manager; W. Glenn Johnson, County Attorney; Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board; and Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary. Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioner Smith offered the invocation. Commissioner Smith moved for the approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on April 17, 1989. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Ray Stone, Highway Maintenance Engineer, North Carolina Department of Trans- portation, appeared before the Board to discuss road matters and situations in Harnett County. Terry Brown, General Manager, Southern Cablevision, reported on the progress of the construction of cablevision in Harnett County. Commissioner Smith moved that the lease agreement between Harnett County and Four "P" Investment Company, Inc. for the construction of a hangar at the Harnett County Airport be approved with the changes presented to the Board by W. Glenn Johnson, County Attorney. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The lease agreement is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated May 1, 1989, as document No. 1. Commissioner Hudson moved that Dixon, Odom and Company, Certified Public Accountants, be approved as the County's audit agent for the audit cycle for F.Y. 1988 -89. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Bobby Wicker, Tax Administrator, presented a resolution adopting ordinance concerning information needed to support tax records on behalf of property owners. Mrs. Elaine Marshall, Attorney, representing the Harnett County Bar Association, presented concerns to the Board in relation to the original proposed ordinance concerning information required to be provided to the County Tax Assessor. The proposed ordinance involving information to be provided to the tax assessor prior to receiving deeds in the Register of Deeds Office was discussed in detail. Commissioner Smith moved that the resolution adopting the ordinance be adopted. There being no second to the motion, Chairman Stewart tabled the proposed resolution for consideration at a later date. Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, presented a resolution of appreciation for North Carolina Representative C. P. Stewart. Commissioner Shaw moved for the adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated May 1, 1989, as document No. 2. Gerelene Goodman, President, Harnett County Extension Homemakers County Council, presented a proclamation concerning Extension Homemakers Week. Commissioner Hudson moved for the adoption of the proclamation. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The procla- mation is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated May 1, 1989, as document No. 3. James Goff, Director, Agriculture Extension, presented a resolution concerning the seventy -fifth anniversary of the Smith -Lever Act and the North Carolina Extension Service. Commissioner Smith moved for the adoption of the resolu- tion. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated May 1, 1989, as document No. 4. Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, presented a resolution concerning proposed bulk water rate change. Commissioner Hudson moved for the adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated May 1, 1989, as document No. 5. Commissioner Collins moved that the following persons be appointed to the Harnett Development Commission for two -year terms: Irvin Warren Bill Pope Dr. Catherine Evans Terry Brown N. Earl Jones Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Hudson moved that N. Earl Jones be appointed to Mid - Carolina Regional Development Organization associated with the Mid - Carolina Council of Governments to replace Ms. Patty Lee. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. TAX DEPT. REPORT Tony Wilder, Project Supervisor, Tax Department, presented the monthly report for March from the Tax Department. TAX REFUNDS REPORTS TAX ATTORNEY'S REPORT Tony Wilder, Project Supervisor, Tax Department, requested the following tax refunds: 1. R. 0. Byrd, Rt. 1, Coats, NC $ 78.81 2. R. 0. Byrd, Rt. 1, Coats, NC 76.12 3. R. 0. Byrd, Rt. 1, Coats, NC 75.54 4. R. O. Byrd, Rt. 1, Coats, NC 49.98 5. R. O. & A.S. Byrd, Rt. 1, Coats, NC 94.50 6. R. 0. & Naomi Byrd Heirs, Rt. 1, Coats, NC 28.83 7. Ralph Byrd & Thurman Garris Byrd, Rt. 1, Coats, NC 375.87 8. Moody- Dunbar, Inc., Limestone, TN 63.11 9. Bertha Faircloth T/A Faircloth Used Cars, Erwin, NC 159.16 10. Harvey Avery, Jr., Winter Park, FL 259.82 11. Jimmy & Amy Barker, Rt. 1, Broadway, NC 103.79 12. Walter Dafford, Dunn, NC 218.43 13. Albert Pennington, Cameron, NC 35.16 14. Dorothy Rollins, Rt. 1, Fuquay - Varina, NC 75.60 15. L. D. Black, Spring Lake, NC 179.62 Commissioner Collins moved for the approval of the tax refunds. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Reports for the month of March were filed with the Board from the Veteran's Service Office and the Sheriff's Department. The Tax Attorney's Report for the month of March was filed with the Board and is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated May 1, 1989, as document No. 6. BUDGET AMENDMENTS Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, requested the following budget amendment for the Tax Department: Code 10- 4500 -003 Salaries & Wages,Part -time Code 10- 4500 -026 Advertising Code 10- 4500 -014 Travel & Meetings Code 10- 4500 -074 Capital Outlay - Equipment 33,000. 9,000. 1,500. 1,500. Commissioner Hudson moved that the budget amendment be approved. Collins seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. increase increase increase decrease Commissioner Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, requested the following budget amendment for Public Utilities: Code 30- 4100 -074 Capital Outlay - Equipment 9,300. Commissioner Smith moved that the budget amendment be approved. Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. increase Commissioner Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, requested the following budget amendment for Public Utilities: Code 37 -4100 -040 Code 37- 4100 -080 Code 37- 4100 -050 Construction Contingencies Surveying 12,000. 8,300. 3,700. Commissioner Hudson moved that the budget amendment be approved. Collins seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. increase decrease decrease Commissioner Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, requested the following budget amendment for Social Services: Code 10- 7700 -069 Specialized Foster Care Code 10- 7700 -074 Capital Outlay - Equipment 5,300. 5,300. Commissioner Smith moved that the budget amendment be approved. Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. decrease increase Commissioner Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, requested the following budget amendment for Finance Department: Code 10- 4400 -002 Code 10- 4400 -005 Code 10- 4400 -006 Salaries & Wages FICA Tax Expense Group Insurance Expense 2,512. 189. 279. increase increase increase 349 ADJOURNMENT DOCUMENT NO. 1. Code 10- 4400 -007 Retirement Expense 127. increase Commissioner Collies moved for the approval of the budget amendment. Commis- sioner Hudson seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, requested the following budget amendment for Agriculture Extension: ;Code 10- 7300 -059 4 -H Day Camp 2,715. increase Commissioner Hudson moved for the approval of the budget amendment. Commis - sioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Henry Thompson, Director, Health Department, requested the following budget amendment: Code 10- 7610 -002 Salaries & Wages 780. decrease Code 10- 7610 -074 Capital Outlay - Equipment 780. increase Commissioner Smith moved for the approval of the budget amendment. Commis- sioner Hudson seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. .Henry Thompson, Director, Health Department, requested the following budget amendment: • Code 10- 7600 -002 Code 10- 7600 -006 Code 10- 7600 -008 Code 10- 7600 -014 Code 10- 7600 -016 Code 10- 7600 -025 Code 10- 7600 -058 Code 10- 7600 -074 Salaries & Wages 9,441. decrease Group Insurance Expense 2,000. decrease Workmen's Compensation 2,105. decrease Travel & Meetings 3,850. increase Maintenance & Repair - Equip. 1,330. increase Books & Publications 1,625. increase Clinician Fees 3,000. increase Capital Outlay - Equip. 3,741. increase Commissioner Smith moved for the approval of the budget amendment. Commis- sioner Hudson seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. There being no furthef business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting of May 1, 1989, duly adjourned at 11:15 a.m. NORTH CAROLINA, HARNETT COUNTY. Kay S ijBlanchard, Recording Secretary ila e aa. `YJU. b wr. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to t1' Board LEASE THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the COUNTY OF HARNETT, a body politic and corporate of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Lessor ", and FOUR "P" INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., a North Carolina Corporation with a place of business in Harnett County, State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee ". The parties acknowledge and agree that: A. Lessor is the owner of an airport known as the Harnett County Airport located in the eastern part of Harnett County, between the Village of Buies Creek and the Town of Erwin, south of U. S. Highway #421 and lying between S. R. #1769 and the Cape Fear River, about one mile, more or less, west of the Village of Buies Creek, herein referred to as the Harnett County Airport. 350 B. Lessee desires to construct, maintain, and use a Hangar at the airport, together with the right to assign Lessee's rights to said Hangar, subject to the provisions herein set forth. C. Lessor is willing to lease to Lessee a portion of the airport premises for such use, together with such rights and privileges as are set forth in this agreement. D. The term Lessee as used in this Lease includes the concept of "Operator" or Fixed Base Operator" when the Lessee rents the subject Hangar to the general public. E. The premises leased under this Lease are more particularly described as all of the parcel containing 0.36 acres and identified as "for lease purpose only" shown on the plat which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, for the material consideration hereinafter stated, the Lessor does hereby demise and lease unto Lessee and Lessee does hereby hire and rent from the Lessor all that portion of the said Harnett County Airport hereinabove described, all upon the following terms and conditions, to wit: 1. LESSEE TO CONSTRUCT HANGAR; OWNERSHIP TO COUNTY Lessee, at Lessee's expense, shall construct or install upon the space leased to Lessee hereunder a Hangar and related improvements that it shall determine to be necessary in connection with the use hereinafter defined, provided, however, that such Hangar shall be built in accordance with applicable laws and County Ordinances. Lessor shall have the right to inspect the plans and specifications of such Hangar prior to construction and to refuse to permit such construction if the external appearance thereof does not meet Lessor's reasonable requirements for substantial uniformity of appearance of all buildings and structures on the airport property, or if the type of construction or installation or the location thereof does not meet Lessor's reasonable requirements for the safe use of the airport. In addition to other laws and ordinances in effect, the Lessee shall comply with all applicable provisions of any County Ordinance with respect to Hangar Construction, to include Section 6, Design and Construction Standards; Other Structures; Section 9, Insurance; Section 18, Construction and Rental of Hangars of an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance. Establishing Minimum Standards for Fixed Base Operators of Harnett County Airport," and to include all of the provisions of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Establishing Minimum Standards for Construction of Hangars at Harnett County Airport ". A failure to complete construction on a Hangar on the demised premises within one year from the date this Lease is executed, a failure to construct according to standards, a failure to get Lessor's approval, or a failure to comply with all applicable laws, all codes, and all ordinances and requirements of Harnett County with respect to Hangar construction, shall be a breach of this Lease. 351 The County shall own the Hangar to be constructed as herein set forth. 2. TERM The term of this Lease shall be for a period of twenty five (25) years, commencing upon completion of construction of the Hangar on the demised premises, or twenty -six (26) years from the date Lessor executes this instrument, whichever first occurs. 3. CONSIDERATION The construction of a Hangar as provided for in paragraph one hereof shall be full consideration for this Lease for the above set forth term. 4. PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE DEMISED PREMISES MAY BE USED As provided for in the aforementioned Ordinance Establishing Minimum Standards, Section 18, the Hangar constructed by Lessee on the demised premises shall be used for the storage of airplanes only. If the Hangar is rented to the public or any governmental agency by Lessee, which use is hereby authorized, such use shall be a "miscellaneous operation" within the meaning of Section 17 of said ordinance fixing minimum standards for fixed base operators, and the provisions of said ordinance shall apply to Lessee as a fixed base operator. The provisions contained in paragraph 13, HOURS OF OPERATION, 14, USE FOR BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; RATES CHARGES, ETC. and paragraph 15, DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED, shall apply only if Lessee is renting Hangar space to the public. 5. RIGHTS NOT EXCLUSIVE The rights of Lessee, as a fixed base operator for the purpose of renting Hangar space are not exclusive and such rights may be granted to others on other portions of the Harnett County Airport. 6. DUTY TO CLEAN, ETC. The Lessee shall at all times keep the leased premises clean and free from rubbish, and in a neat and presentable manner. The Lessee shall remove all wrecked, dismantled or junked aircraft from the leased premises. Lessee shall keep the grass growing in or outside of the Hangar in a neat and presentable condition. 7. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, BUILDING AND GROUNDS The Lessee shall make all repairs and perform all necessary maintenance on the Hangar building constructed by Lessee on the leased premises and generally keep the Hangar building and grounds in good condition and in keeping with established minimum standards. The grounds shall be landscaped in a presentable manner and shall have either a permanent surface (such as concrete) or a lawn of neat and presentable appearance. 8. OTHER FIXED BASE OPERATORS The terms and conditions of this agreement shall not prevent the Lessor from executing leases with other Fixed Base Operators, as well as the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy or other federal, state, county or municipal agencies pertaining to governmental flying into and out of and use of Harnett County Airport. 352 9. FORCE MAJEURE If during this agreement, the United States Government or any governmental agency acquires possession of the premises herein leased by virtue of any laws now in effect or which may become effective during the term of this agreement, then this agreement at the option of the Lessee may be terminated or may be suspended for the period the Lessee is deprived of the premises, and if suspended thereafter the Lessee may resume its tenancy and the agreement shall continue until the full term thereof has been enjoyed by the Lessee. 10. ALTERNATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS Lessee must first obtain the approval of the Lessor before making any alternations, additions or improvements to or on the leased premises. 11. EFFECT OF OTHER AGREEMENTS Lessee shall not enter into any transaction which would deprive the Lessor of any of the rights and powers necessary to perform all covenants of the Grant Agreements or other obligations under any of the various types of agreements with federal and state agencies. It is understood by the Lessee that this Lease Agreement is subordinate to the terms and conditions of all deeds and agreements between the Lessor and the United States relative to operations, maintenance and control of the Harnett County airport. 12. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Assignment of this Lease by Lessee or subletting of any portion of the leased premises shall be subject to the consent of Lessor. 13. HOURS OF OPERATION Except during inclement weather, and absent the written authorization of Lessor providing otherwise, the Lessee, as a fixed base operator, agrees to keep the Hangar to be constructed upon the leased premises open to the public during regular business hours. Regular business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week when Eastern Standard time is in effect, and from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. when Daylight Savings time is in effect. 14. USE FOR BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; RATES, CHARGES, ETC. Lessee, as a fixed base operator, shall operate for the use and benefit of the public and make available to the public on -fair and reasonable terms all leased airport facilities and furnish all service on a fair, equal and non - discriminatory basis to all users thereof and to charge fair, reasonable and non - discriminatory prices for each activity, product or service. Rates and charges for any activities, products and services shall be fixed by the Lessee subject to Lessor concurrence and approval of such rates and charges as to reasonableness. In the event of disputes as to such reasonableness, final determination will be made by the Lessor. The channels for approval of rates and charges begin with the Airport Committee and thereafter follow the procedures set forth in paragraph 17. All services offered by the Lessee shall be performed with promptness and courtesy. 15. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED The Lessee, as a fixed base operator, will not on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by Part 21 of the Department of Transportation Regulations. 16. INSURANCE The Lessee shall maintain a fixed base airport liability insurance policy in limits of not less than $100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand and 00 /100 Dollars) per Claimant and • $300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand and 00 /100 Dollars) per occurrence for bodily injury, and not less than $250,000.00 (Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00 /100 Dollars) for property damage. Such insurance coverage shall indemnify the Lessor for all claims brought against it for bodily injury and property damage due to negligent or careless operations and use by or through the Lessee, and the Lessee shall file a copy of such policy with the Lessor or shall provide Lessor with a current and valid Certificate of Insurance deemed adequate by Lessor. Lessee shall maintain necessary fire, theft and comprehensive insurance to cover all improvements to be made by Lessee, including the Hangar Lessee is to construct, and the other fixed assets of Lessor. All property owned by Lessee shall be insured by it and Lessor has no responsibility for any loss sustained due to fire, theft, or other causes. 17. LESSOR /AIRPORT COMMITTEE /COUNTY MANAGER /AGENT RELATIONSHIPS Lessor has a duly- appointed agent, an Airport Committee and a County Manager. Lessee agrees to deal with the Lessor through the following channels: First, through the Lessor's duly- designated agent; second, through the Airport Committee when practicable; third, through the County Manager; and last, through the Board of Commissioners. At this time, the County's agent for the purposes hereinafter described is Harnett Aviation, Inc., and its rights and duties are set forth in a lease agreement executed by the Lessor on February 27, 1989. Its authority is as set • forth in paragraph 20 of said lease agreement. 18. DECISIONS BY AGENT FOR COUNTY AND NOTICE If Lessee excepts or objects to the authority of Harnett Aviation, Inc., or its successor, (hereinafter in this Lease called "Agent "), to prohibit unauthorized aeronautical activities or to exercise the other authority as provided for in paragraph 17 above, or to other action taken by Agent pursuant to the Lease between the Agent and the County of Harnett, the Lessee may appeal the Agent's decision to the Airport Committee. The Airport Committee shall set a time for hearing such appeal which time shall be no more than ten (10) days after notice of the appeal is given to it by the aggrieved party or as soon thereafter as is practicable. After a decision is made by the Airport Committee, the Lessee may appeal within ten (10) days thereafter to the Lessor. The Lessor shall hear the appeal at the first regular meeting of its Board of Commissioners following 354 receipt of a notice of appeal, or as soon thereafter as is practicable. The Agent's decision on such issue shall be binding until the time for appealing the Airport Committee's decision has expired, or until the Lessor makes its decision regarding the matter, whichever first occurs. The Agent is not an agent of the Lessor for any matter except as provided for in paragraph 17 above, and nothing contained in this document shall provide otherwise. Agent as a fixed base operator is an independent contractor whose decisions, insofar as they affect the public and are made pursuant to Agents rights under a lease with the Lessor, shall upon application of any person affected by such decision be subject to administrative review by the Lessor to determine whether or not federal, state and local laws and regulations are being followed and enforced by the Agent. The administrative remedy set forth in this Lease shall not be exclusive, but must be exhausted before relief is applied for in the courts. If the Lessor by ordinance adopts either this procedure or an alternate procedure, then such ordinance shall apply and be followed by the parties to this Lease. Any notice by either party to this lease to the other party shall be sufficient if actually received or given by any method provided for in the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. 19. COUNTY TAXES Lessee shall be responsible for all ad valorem taxes due for Lessee's leasehold interest. 20. UTILITIES During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall be responsible for and shall pay all utility costs connected with the demised premises. 21. BREACH Should either party violate any term or provision of this Lease, the party not in default may immediately terminate the Lease, as provided for in Paragraph 22. 22. TERMINATION This Lease shall terminate upon breach of any condition of this Lease by either party which remains uncured for more than thirty {30) days after written notification of breach by the ,party not in default, immediately upon the bankruptcy of the Lessee, or upon expiration,.whichever first occurs; provided, however, this Lease shall terminate immediately upon more than one breach of the same condition in this Lease during any twelve -month period. Upon termination of the Lease, the Lessee agrees to immediately vacate said premises. 23. PARTY WALLS Any wall built upon a boundary of the property described and referenced in Section "E" above shall be and is hereby declared to be a party wall. Any transfer of said property shall be subject to all rights acquired in such party wall by the owner or owners of any adjacent property owner. Lessee expressly agrees to permit an adjacent property owner to 355 r build to a wall of its Hangar located upon a boundary line between such properties upon payment of one -half the actual cost of such wall at the time it was constructed. 24. HANGAR SET BACK LINES Lessor may designate the location upon the above - described property leased to Lessee of all improvements to be constructed by Lessee, and may impose such set back requirements as Lessor deems appropriate. 25. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS Lessor may impose uniform requirements for set back lines, party walls, and other similar restrictions, made applicable to all heretofore and hereafter designated Hangar sites on airport property; Lessee covenants that any restrictions imposed pursuant to paragraphs 23 and 24 shall run with the land and be binding upon Lessee and its successors and assigns, and that any violation thereof shall constitute a breach of this Lease Agreement. Lessee agrees, upon request of Lessor, to join in the execution of any document declaring and imposing any restrictions on use such as set forth above, and further agrees that Lessor may enforce any provisions imposed by it, including those relating to Hangar walls and Hangar set back lines, in any court having jurisdiction. EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, this 1st day of May, 1989. COUNTY OF HARNETT By: /-7 C it an of the Board of Commissioners (SEAL). FOUR "P" INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC. By: ATTEST: Secretary (Seal) President NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT On this 1st day of May , 1989, personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for said State and County, Lloyd G. Stewart, who, being by me duly sworn, says that he is Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, and that Vanessa W. Young is the Clerk of said Board, that the seal affixed to the foregoing and attested Lease is the seal of Harnett County, North Carolina, and that said instrument was signed by him as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of said County and by the Clerk of said Board, who affixed the official seal of Harnett County to said instrument; and that the said Lloyd G. Stewart Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, acknowledged said instrument to be in the act and deed of Harnett County, North Carolina. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this lst day of May 1989. `y0 'o BL �' C ,� a �P Hg9p'', NOLANY e qv Expires: 7 -22 -92 E 4 PUBLIC �� 3 sc N.. s.t'Sea3) seaadiffitaf otary Public 356 DOCUMENT NO. 2. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION THAT, WHEREAS, Representative Clarence P. Stewart has served Harnett County as a member of the General Assembly of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, Representative Clarence P. Stewart has been recognized numerous times for his dedicated and outstanding leadership for public service to Harnett County; and WHEREAS, Representative Clarence P. Stewart is serving as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives and is providing and supporting Harnett County legislative programs, and WHEREAS, Representative Clarence P. Stewart is rapidly becoming one of the State's top legislative leaders with his dedicated work on the floor of the House of Representatives and on various legislative committees which involves older adults county roads, agriculture, county utility systems, and environmental programs; and WHEREAS, Representative Clarence P. Stewart is striving daily as a member of the House of Representatives to insure the needs of Harnett County are being identified and filled. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby commend Representative Clarence P. Stewart for his wise counsel and dedicated service to Harnett County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes, copies be made available to the media, and presented to Representative Clarence P. Stewart. my adopted this First day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -Nine. DOCUMENT NO. 3. zaWpty Vanessa W. Young,ilClerk to the Board HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Si- LI yd te� , Chairman PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Harnett County is indebted to members of the Harnett County Extension Homemakers Association, Inc.. whose outstanding contributions to the development of homes and families have added immeasurably to our state's strength and vitality and whose skills and leadership continue to expand its greatness; and WHEREAS, Extension Homemakers continue their active involvement in communities across the state by seeking to indentify the needs of families to marshal the available resources, and encourage family and community participation to achieve a richer quality of living; and WHEREAS, observance of National Extension Homemakers Week is a nationwide tribute to homemakers and the support they offer to individuals and families, it is fitting that Harnett County recognize these women for their contributions to the well -being and progress of our state and its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett do hereby proclaim the week of May seven through May thirteenth, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -Nine to be HARNETT COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS WEEK and commends this observance to its citizens. Duly adopted this the First Day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -Nine. - ATTEST: 1I _ HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lloyd . Stewart, Chairman 357 DOCUMENT NO. 4. DOCUMENT NO. S. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Smith -Lever Act of May 8, 1914 has fostered the development of a system of State Agricultural Extension Services in partnership with our Nation's land -grant universities and county governments for disseminating and encouraging the application of research - generated knowledge and leadership techniques to solve problems of individuals, families, and communities; WHEREAS, the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service, as part of the national extension system, has contributed greatly in assisting families and individuals with the efficient production of a reliable supply of food and fiber for consumers, with the improvement of the quality of life, with the development of leadership and community service, and with the achievement and accomplishments of young people through 4 -H; WHEREAS, the relationship existing between the Federal, State and County Extension Services has provided for citizen input to research and educational programs of the land grant universities of our state for three quarters of a century; and Whereas, the citizens of Harnett County have benefitted and continue to benefit from North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service programs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that the Seventy -Fifth Anniversary the Smith -Lever Act and the North Carolina Extension Service of which this County is a part should be commemorated on May 8, 1989 Duly adopted this the First Day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -Nine. ATTEST: q Vanessa W. Young, C1'rk NARNETT COUNTY BOARD �/ OF�COMMISSIONERS i > c.r".r `.an art, Chairman RESOLUTION REGARDING BULK WATER RATE INCREASE WHEREAS, Harnett County through its Department of Public Utilities, is the lessee and operator of the water supply and distribution system of the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County; and WHEREAS, the District Board of the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County has recently made provision for the implementation of a project to make certain improvements to its water intake and treatment facility, including the replacement of its existing thirty year old raw water pumping station and the addition of a high service pump; and WHEREAS, in order to make provision for funding the costs of such improvements, said District Board has recommended that an increase be made in the bulk municipal water rate charged to such customers; and WHEREAS, said District Board has recommended to Harnett County, as lessee and operator of the system of the Northeast Metropolitan Water District, that the increase be implemented over a two year period in the amount of two (.02) cents per one thousand (1000) gallons each year; and WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the said District Board and in order to help provide for funding the costs of the project hereinabove described, Harnett County now desires to implement the rate increase for bulk municipal customers as stated. 358 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners as follows: 1. That effective July 1, 1989 the bulk municipal rate for customers of the system of the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County (as operated and leased to Harnett County) shall increase from One Dollar and one cent ($1.01) per one thousand (1000) gallons to One Dollar and three cents ($1.03) per one thousand (1000) gallons; and 2. That effective July 1, 1990 said rate shall increase to One Dollar and five cents ($1.05) per one thousand gallons. Duly adopted this 1st day of May, 1989, upon motion made by Commissioner Hudson , seconded by Commissioner Shaw and adopted by the following vote: Ayes S Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0 ATTEST: Vanessa W. Young) Cle.k BY: �L oy., G. Stewart, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners