04021984HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, APRIL 2, 1984
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The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
April 2, 1984, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington,
North Carolina, with the following members present: M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy
Collins, and Vice - Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart presiding. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to
the Board, and Robert Morgan, County Attorney, were also present. Chairman Jesse
Alphin was absent.
Vice - Chairman Lloyd Stewart called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Following a time of silent prayer for the victims of the tornado disaster which
occurred in North and South Carolina last Wednesday night, Commissioner Bill Shaw
closed the morning prayer.
MINUTES The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of March 19,
1984, were approved as read.
DOT Ray Stone, Highway Maintenance Engineer, appeared before the Board to discuss road
matters and situations in Harnett County.
RESOLUTION RE: Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Board adopt the following resolution
ADDING DENNING PARK adding Denning Park Road to the State System for Maintenance and that this resolu-
ROAD tion be conveyed to Mr. Stone; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it
carried with a unanimous vote:
HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that Denning Park
Road, off Hwy. 55 north of Erwin, be added to the State Secondary Road System
for Maintenance.
Duly adopted this the 2nd day of April, 1984.
Jesse Alphin, Chairman
ATTEST:
Vanessa W. Young
Clerk
LETTER REQUESTING M. H. Brock, County Manager, informed Mr. Stone that the County has received a
S.R. 1155 BE PAVED letter from Mrs. B. H. Mangum dated March 19, 1984 requesting that S. R. 1155
be paved and the priority of this road be reconsidered. Mr. Brock conveyed this
letter to Mr. Stone to be considered by the Department of Transportation.
CONSIDERATION ASKED Mr. Shannon Brown, Vice President of the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce appeared
FOR "PEDDLERS ORD." before the Board and stated that his purpose for coming before the Commissioners
this morning was concerning a "Peddlers Ordinance" for the County. He explained
that Dunn has been receiving several complaints from its residents concerning
"peddlers" coming into the community, setting up for the day, selling furniture,
televisions, jewelry, etc. and then disappearing. He continued to explain that
most of the merchandise was inferior and did not have a warranty. Also, he stated
that the "peddlers" are transit and do not pay county /city taxes but are in
competition with the taxpaying businesses of the County. It was explained that in
referring to "peddlers ", he was in no way referring to the farmers who sell produce
in town nor to the charitable organizations. Mr. Shannon explained that this
matter has been carried before the Dunn Board, and Dunn revises its "Peddlers
Ordinance" making it a misdemeanor so now the "peddlers" have moved their activities
outside the City Limits of Dunn. Mr. Shannon stated that on behalf of the Dunn
Area Chamber of Commerce, he would like to request the Commissioners to take
action on the County level to help alleviate this problem. Following a discussion,'
Vice - Chairman Stewart stated that the Board would take this matter under advisement.
PROCLMATION RE:
"MONTH OF THE
INDIANS"
Mr. Reid C. Ross, Chairperson of the Committee for America's 400th Anniversary,
appeared before the Board and stated that this Committee feels that it is most
fitting that Harnett County begins its activities in celebrating America's Four
Hundredth Anniversary by proclaiming April as "The Month of the Indians ". Vice -
Chairman Lloyd Stewart presented a proclamation to Paul J.L. Soublet, Indian
Program Chairmperson, in honor and in recognition of the American Indians.
Upon motion of Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, the following
proclamation was unanimouly adopted:
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PROCLAMATION
THAT WHEREAS, four hundred years ago this month, in the Year of 1584, two
experienced seamen, Phillip Amadas and Arthur Barlow led an expedition for Sir
Walter Raleigh from England to explore the "remote, heathen, and barbarous land, .
countries, and territories" that later came to - be known as America.
The first Indians with whom the English came in contact as they landed at
Roanoke - Island on the outer banks of what is now known as North Carolina were the
Hatteras Indians whom Phillip Amadas and Arthur Barlow found, in 1584, occupying
the banks of Cape Hatteras, Roanoke Island, and the adjoining mainland.
The English explorers gave a flattering description of them as being
"very handsome and goodly people, and in their behavior as mannerly and civil as
any of Europe."
At the time it is extimated that there were about thirty tribes in North
Carolina.
That since that time four hundred years ago the American Indian or the
"native Americans" as they have come to be known have been a part of the American
tradition and the culture and life- styles are still preserved and should be pre --
served for generations yet to come.
His Excellency, the Governor of North Carolina has declared that the
year of 1984 shall be observed as the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the landing
of the English on our shores, and the Harnett County Commissioners pursuant to the
request of Harnett County's 400th Committee, feels it both appropriate and proper
that the month of April be declared "The Month of the Indians" as a fitting and
proper recognition of the contributions of the American Indian to America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the month of April, 1984, be and
it is hereby declared "THE -MONTH OF THE INDIANS" in Harnett County and the people
are enjoined to celebrate with exhibitions, and demonstrations of Indian life-
styles, past and present and the role of the Indians in our society is gratefully
recognized.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jesse Alphin, Chairman
RESOLUTION -RE: Robert Morgan, County Attorney, appeared before the Board and presented a resolu-
PROPERTY FOR tion concerning the acquisition of property for the Library to the Board for
LIBRARY their consideration. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board adopt the
following resolution; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with
a unanimous vote:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF LIBRARY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners the governing body of
the County of Harnett, desires to promote educational and cultural activities for
the citizens of Harnett County be providing them with new library facilities.
WHEREAS, the County of Harnett has the opportunity to acquire by a lease/
purchase agreement a certain lot and building located on Main Street in Lillington,
North Carolina, wherein the IGA food store was formerly located, said lot and
building are now owned by Mrs. Sirena Byrd.
WHEREAS, it -is agreed that the lease /purchase acquisition costs to the
County for said lot and building will be One Hundred Twenty Thousand ($120,000.00)
Dollars to be paid in four (4) annual installments of Thirty Thousand (30,000.00)
each, the first installment being due upon the execution of the lease /purchase
agreement.
WHEREAS, it is further agreed that Mrs. Sirena Byrd will donate the
total sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars to Harnett County in four (4)
annual installments of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars each, the first donation
being due -in 1984 at the time of the execution of the lease /purchase agreement and
the remaining donations due at the time the County makes its annual installment
payments.
WHEREAS, it is further agreed that Harnett County, after paying the
first installment of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars, shall cause the sum
of Seventy -Five Thousand($75,000.00) Dollars to be deposited in three (3)
Certificates of Deposit, each in the amount of Twenty -Five Thousand ($25,000.00)
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Dollars, one maturing in 12 months, one maturing in 24 months and one maturing in
36 months.
WHEREAS, it is further agreed that upon maturity of the Certificate of
Deposit maturing in 12 months, the full value of said Certificate of Deposit and
the accrued interest thereon plus the sum of Five Thousand($5,000.00) Dollars shall
be paid to Mrs. Sirena Byrd as a second annual payment on the acquisition costs.
WHEREAS, it is further agreed that upon maturity of the Certificate of
Deposit maturing in 24 months, the full value of said Certificate of Deposit and
the accrued interest thereon plus the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars shall
be paid to Mrs. Sirena Byrd as a third annual payment on the acquisition costs.
WHEREAS, it is further agreed that upon maturity of the Certificate of
Deposit maturing in 36 months, the full value of said Certificate of Deposit and the
accrued interest thereon plus the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars shall be
paid to Mrs. Sirena Byrd as a fourth annual payment on the acquisition costs.
WHEREAS, it is further agreed that upon final payment of the last install-
ment the County shall purchase the said land and building for the sum of One ($1.00)
Dollar.
WHEREAS, the County has the opportunity to purchase that certain parcel of
land on Main Street in Lillington, North Carolina, which was formerly the parking
lot in front of the IGA food store.
WHEREAS, it is agreed that the County may purchase said parcel for sum
of Thirty -Five Thousand ($35,000.00) Dollars from Mrs. Rosa Wilburn.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. That Harnett County is authorized to purchase the lot and building
located on Main Street in Lillington, North Carolina from Mrs. Sirena Byrd for the
sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand ($120,000.00) Dollars; said funds to be paid
pursuant to a lease /purchase agreement to be prepared by the Harnett County Attorney
in accordance with the provisions hereinabove stated.
2. That Harnett County is authorized to purchase the lot on the Main
Street in Lillington, North Carolina, formerly used as the parking lot for the
IGA food store from Mrs. Rosa Wilburn for the sum of Thirty -Five Thousand ($35,000.00)
Dollars.
3. Harnett County and its officers and agents are hereby directed to take
such actions and execute the necessary documents in order to complete the
acquisition of the new library facilities.
ADOPTED this the 2nd day of April, 1984.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jesse Alphin, Chairman
Mrs. Sirena Byrd appeared before the Board and presented a letter to the Commis-
sioners stating her appreciation to Harnett County for their efforts in building
a suitable and adequate Library Facility to meet the needs of the citizens of
Harnett County. She also stated in her letter that she would like to contribute a
gift of $20,000 in cash. This donation will be made in four(4) annual installments
of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars each, the first donation being due in 1984 at
the time of the execution of the lease /purchase agreement and the remaining
donations due at the time the County makes its annual installment payment.
Vice - Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart recessed the Commissioners meeting in order that
the Board members could take this opportunity to express their appreciation to
Mrs. Sirena Byrd.
Vice - Chairman Stewart reconvened the meeting and then recognized Mrs. Margaret
Randall , Director of the Library.
BUDGET AMENDMENT Mrs. Randall requested that the Board amend her budget. She explained that Codes
LIBRARY 630 -002, 630 -005, and 630 -007 needed to be amended because last year when the budget
was approved, the Board also approved a job classification change for the Technical
Assistant position which resulted in a salary increase. This increase was not
reflected in the budget; therefore an amendment needed to be made. Mrs. Randall also
explained that Code 630 -006 needed to be amended because one of the employees who
had not been under the hospitalization program asked that she be picked up.
Commissioner Collins made a motion that the following budget amendment be approved;
Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried.
630 -002 Salaries $ Wages increase $92.39
630 -005 F.I.C.A. increase $257.61
630 -006 Hospital Insurance - increase $1,319.28
630 -007 Retirement $371.41
630 -014 Travel $500.00
630 -050 Audio Visuals $500.00
Mrs. Randall also requested the Board to increase her Capital Outlay -- Equipment
Budget, Code-630-074, by $1, 630. She explained that the Federal LSCA Outreach .
money that had not been used, has been redistributed to the Counties and this
was Harnett County's share. She continued to explain that she would use this
to help with the purchase of a computer. Commissioner Shaw made a motion
that the foregoing budget amendment be approved;- Commissioner' Collins seconded
the motion and it- carried;
Mrs. Randall requested -the Board to approve an amendment to increase Code
630 -025, Books, by $713 and Increase Code 630 -062, Processing by $100. She
explained that the remaining unmatched State Aid funds were distributed, and
this $813 represents Harnett County's share. Commissioner Collins made a motion
that the-foregoing-budget amendment be approved;` - Commissioner: Shaw seconded the
motion and it carried.
M. H. Brock, County Manager, requested the Board to increase' the Library Budget,
Capital Outlay- -Building, Code 630-073 by, $190,000. He explained that the Library
has been collecting money for several years to contribute to the constriction of
a -new library facility, and has collected the following:
$60,300-- Special Construction Grants for Public Libraries from the
Legislature
$60,300 -- County Match (50/50) for the Above Grants
$11,686 - -ABC Liquidation
$ 10,000 - -The County.contribiated these-funds'in 1977
$47,714- -Funds Raised by Small Money - Making Projects and Contributions.
It was explained that a.$54,000 certificate of deposit will not mature until
F. Y. 1984-85.. At that time, that money will be deposited to the General Fund.
Until this deposit can be made, the County will have to pick up the difference.
Commissioner Brock made a motion-that Code 630 -073, Capital Outlay- Building,
be increased by $190,000; Commissioner Collins seconded the, motion and it
carried with a unanimous vote.
BUDGET AMENDMENT Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Harnett County Health Department,
HEALTH DEPT. Tuberculosis Program, Code 594,074, Capital Outlay- Equipment, be increased by
TUBERCULOSIS PROG. $550; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried. This budget
amendment reflects additional funds received from the Division of Health Services
to purchase filing equipment for_ Tuberculosis Control Records.
BUDGET AMENDMENT Larry Knott, Operations Officer for the Sheriff's Department, requested that the
SHERIFF DEPT. Sheriff's Budget, be amended. He explained that the Sheriff's office has received
$3,250 from court ordered restitution from gambling money seized which he would
like to put into Code 510 -011, Telephone E Postage; he would also like to
transfer $3,000 from Code 510 -017, Automotive Repair into Code 510 -011, Telephone
£ Postage. He also informed the Board that one of the Sheriff's vehicles has
been wrecked, was considered totaled by the insurance company and the insurance
company paid the county $4,650 for this vehicle. Mr. Knott requested that
Code 510 -074, Capital Outlay, be increased by this $4,650. Commissioner Collins
made a motion that the Sheriff's budget be amended as requested by Mr. Knott,
Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried.
TAX ATTORNEY'S
REPORT
The following Tax Attorney's report was filed with the Board
NAME SUIT NO AMT. COLLECTED ATTY. FEB
Anderson, Creek Township
Taylor, Robert Eugene no 44.37 25.00
Barbecue Township
Cesani, Randolph no 134.56 25.00
Stewart's Creek Township
McLean, Bernes
Frances Overby McLean no 141.23 25.00
McNeill, Essie Lee
Upper Little River Township
Tonny E. Upchurch
New Suits
Brewington, Milton
&Bessie
no
83 CVD 0500
605.29 25.00
353.47 115.00
84 CVD 0256 10.00`-
Total $1678.92 $225.00
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TAX REFUND
Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and requested a tax refund
to Robert $ Cathryn C. King, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC 27506, in the
amount of $43.81. A 1979 Pontiac Gran Prix was double listed in Moore County to
Cathryn King. Commissioner Collins made a motion that this refund be approved;
Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried.
Mr. Allen also requested a refund to South River Electric Membership Corporation,
Dunn, NC 28334, in the amount of $8,988.63, by consent order from the Property Tax
Commission, N.C. Board of Assessments. Commissioner Brock made a motion that this
refund be approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried.
Mr. Allen requested a tax release to Central Electric Membership Corporation in the
amount of $3,144.10 by order of the Property Tax Commission, N.C. State Board of
Assessments. Commissioner Brock made a motion that this release be approved;
Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried.
TAX ADMINISTRATOR Thomas Allen, Tax Administrator, also reported to the Board on the activities of the
Tax Collection office for the month of March and their plans for April.
SHERIFF DEPT. Larry Knott, Operations Officer, presented a report to the Board on the activities
REPORT of the Sheriff's office for the month of March.
HEALTH DEPT.
REPORT
Health Reports for the month of Jnauary and February, 1984, were filed with the
Board.
ANIMAL CONTROL M. H. Brock, County Manager, informed the Board that the County has asked John
PROGRAM UPGRADING Freeman, D.V.M., Head, Environmental Epidemiology Branch, N.C. Division of Health
Services, for his observation and comments in reference to upgrading the County's
animal control program. Mr. Brock explained that the County received a letter from
Dr. Freeman dated March 23, 1984, in which he made the following recommendations:
1. Establish a regular time that the Animal Control Officer (ACO) will be at the
shelter
2. Prepare and erect a sign at the entrance to the shelter or placed at the shelter
to inform public of telephone number, ACO name, and hours as per Item No. 1
3. Improve general appearance of facility by better "housekeeping practices"
4. Improve record keeping - enclosed form
5. Construct a carbon monoxide euthanasia chamber
Mr. Brock explained that the County has taken the following steps in regards to
Dr. Freeman's recommendations:
1. Mr. Thompson has met with Mr. Stephens, the Animal Control Officer, and has
established a schedule whereby he will be at the shelter from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesdays and Thursdays and only the investigation of an animal bite or the
transportation of an animal head to the State Laboratory for examination for
rabies will take precedence over this schedule.
2. The County is having a sign made in Fuquay as recommended by Dr. Freeman.
3. This has already been done. The County's maintenance personnel has spent
several days cleaning up around the shelter and hauling in rock.
4. The County has been, in the past, keeping a record of the animals received.
During the month of April, they will begin using the form received from
Dr. Freeman.
5. The County is in the process now of constructing a carbon monoxide euthanasia
chamber according to the State specifications.
REQUEST FOR PUB. M. H. Brock, County Manager, informed the Board that he has received a written
HEARING -METRO request from the Chairman of the Northeast Metropolitan Water District Board for
the County to hold a public hearing for the inclusion of two areas to the Northeast
Metropolitan Water District. These two areas being: 1) Old Wire Road, SR 1769 and
SR 2014; and 2) West Lillington area along U. S. 421, 1.4 miles from the city
limits to the intersection of SR 1309. Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the
County be authorized to hold a public hearing for the inclusion of these two areas
into the Northeast Metropolitan Water District on May 21, 1984, at 7:30 p.m.;
Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE Vice - Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart stated that pursuant to Chapter 159C of the General
BOND - NWD,ASSO. Statutes of North Carolina and the regulations thereunder, he had been advised that
The Harnett County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
(the "Authority ") intends to file shortly with the Secretary of the North Carolina
Department of Commerce an application for approval of an industrial project to be
located in Harnett County, North Carolina, consisting of a manufacturing facility,
together with related equipment for the processing and canning of food products
(the "Project ") located at 1000 South Fayetteville Avenue in Dunn, North Carolina,
to be used by N.W.D. Associates, Incorporate, a North Carolina Corporation (the
"Company") and to be financed for the Company by the issuance of approximately
$2,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the bonds of the Authority.
Since such application for approval, cannot, under regulations of the North
Carolina Department of Commerce, be officially received until, among other things,
the Board of County Commissioners has, by resolution after having held a public
hearing, approved the issuance of the bonds for the Project and approved the
Project in principle, the Authority has recommended and requested that the Board
fix a date, time and place for a public hearing thereon at an adjourned session of
April 16, 1984, regular session of the Board and publish notice thereof as
required by the Departmental Regulations of the North Carolina Department of
Commerce.
Commissioner Brock introduced the following resolution which was read at length:
RESOLUTION. BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, -NORTH CAROLINA,
DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CAUSE TO BE PUBLISHED
IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN HARNETT COUNTY A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF AN
INDUSTRIAL PROJECT FOR N.W.D. ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, IN HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE APRIL 16, 1984, SESSION OF THE BOARD, BE ADJOURNED
TO -BE RECONVENED -ON THE 19th DAY OF APRIL, 1984 AT 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT THE
COMMISSIONER'S ROOM, LOCATED ON EAST FRONT STREET IN LILLINNTON, HARNETT COUNTY,'
NORTH CAROLINA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING SAID. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION
OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE- PROJECT IN PRINCIPLE.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners .of-the-County , of Harnett has created a`
political subdivision and body politic and corporate of the State of. North
Carolina known as the Harnett County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control
Financing Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the Industrial and Pollution Control
Facilities Financing Act, Chapter 159C of the General Statutes of North Carolina
(the "Act ") to issue revenue bonds for the purpose, among others, of paying all
or any part of the cost of any industrial or pollution control project' for industry,
to acquire, construct,, improve and equip any such project; and to make and execute
financing agreements, security documents and other contracts and instruments as
necessary or convenient in the exercise of such power; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to issue its revenue :bonds to pay all
or a portion of the cost, of the acquisition by -the Company of an industrial project
in Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to file an application for approval of the
Project with the - Secretary of the Department of Commerce (t he "Department "),'as
required by-the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Department has, by regulation, provided that no application for
approval' of a project will be official received until the governing body of the
county from which the- application is made has, -by resolution after having held a
public hearing, approved the issue of revenue bonds and approved in principle the,
project -and a certified copy of such resolution has been provided to the Department
and
WHEREAS, it is a further requirement of the North Carolina Department of
- Commerce' regulations that notice of such hearing be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the county for a period at least 14 days prior to the
date of such public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to fix a date, time and
place for such public hearing and cause the Clerk to the Board of County Commis-
sioners to publish notice thereof as required by the Departmental Regulations of
the North Carolina Department of Commerce;
NOW, THEREFORE; be it resolved by the Board.of'Commissioners of
of Harnett as follows
the County
1. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett is
hereby authorized' and directed to publish in a newspaper of general circulation
Harnett County a notice of public hearing on the Project and the issue of revenue .
bonds and at which hearing the Board shall consider the adoption of a resolution
approving the Project in principle;
2. The regular scheduled session of the Board of County Commissioners set
for April 16, 1984 shall be adjourned to reconvene on the 19th day of April, 1984
at the Commissioner's Room in the County Office Building in Lillington, North
Carolina, at 10 :00 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of conducting said public heari
and consideration of the adoption of a resolution approving the Project in
principle.
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3. The Clerk 'to> the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed
to provide a certified copy of this resolution and a copy of said public notice
LETTER FROM JACK
KNIGHT RE: WASTE-
WATER PROBLEMS IN
WESTERN HARNETT
ADJOURNMENT
to the North Carolina Department of Commerce; and
4. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Commissioner Collins moved the passage of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner
Shaw seconded the motion. Ther resolution was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Brock, Shaw, Stewart, and Collins Noes: None
Absent: Chairman Jesse Alphin.
Commissioner Shaw requested that the following letter form Jack Knight, dated
March 25, 1984, concerning the wastewater problems in Western Harnett County be
incorporated as part of these minutes:
25 Mar. '84
Mr. Shaw.
c/o Harnett County Commissioners,
Mr. Shaw will you please read this note to the commissioners at your next meeting?
I would be there in person, but I have to work.
You ask us what we need is a workable septic tank. What I have now is a cistern,
the septic tank is buried so deep that the drain fields are at a angle turning
back to the septic tank it does no good at all to pump the tank the water from
the drain field runs in as fast as the sewage truck pumps it out. This is really
costing me money on top of the tax I have paid, I have had the tank or cistern
pump 4 time at a cost of $200.00 plus the dirt I have to buy to repair my yard.
And the grass seed. I think the taxpayers in Harnett lake deserve something
better for their money after all we pay as much taxes as the people in Dunn,
Lillington per tax base the County has allowed all of these trailers to move
in behind me and the sewage is flowing in the ditch all winter long I have used
dish pans in my sink g bath room because of the mess that the County Inspector
pass these septic in dead of summer & then when winter comes along we don't have
anything but a port -a- toilet to use.
Everytime I see all the things the commissioner are doing in the other end of the
county $ nothing down it is exasperating to down right defeating to a home owner
F, the value of a house.
Just a suggestion there is the Spring Lake regional sewage plant about 21/2 miles
from the Harnett lakes homes you might look into that for hook -on.
The dam above my house does't help either plus the fact I am boxed in and can't
get the septic tank to perk even if I wanted too. The siltation from the owners
keep filling the ditch up every time we have it cleaned out.
Mr. Shaw I do wish you would take our plight under consideration $ let me hear
something.
Jack Knight
204 Lakeview Dr.
Spring Lake, NC 28390
There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
meeting of April 2, 1984, duly adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Clerk