05071984HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, MAY 7, 1984
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The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 7,
1984, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina,
with the following members present: M. H. Brock, Lloyd G. Stewart, Rudy Collins,
Bill Shaw, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the
Board, and John Phelps representing the County Attorney's office were also present.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
PRAYER Commissioner Bill Shaw led the morning prayer.
MINUTES APPROVED The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of April 16 & 19,
1984, were approved as read.
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REPORT ON HAZARD
WATE MAN. ORDIN.
Ray Stone, Highway Maintenance Engineer with the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, appeared before the Board to discuss road matters and situations in
Harnett County.
Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Board adopt the following resolution
adding a road to the State System for Maintenance; Commissioner Collins seconded the
motion and it carried:
HARNETT COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HARNETT OCUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DOES HEREBY
REQUEST THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION to add John Street located
in Mary Stewart Subdivision, off 301 North of Dunn, to the State System for
Maintenance.
Adopted this the Seventh Day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -four.
HARNETT OCUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
Chairman
A petition was presented to Ray Stone requesting the Department of Transportation to
add a dirt road on the edge of Harnett County near the Wake County line to the
State System for Maintenance.
Dwight Snow representing the County Attorney's office reported to the Board that
the County had submitted to the Attorney's office for review a Hazardous Waste and
Low -level Radioactive Waste Management Ordinance which has been adopted by Moore
County to be used as a sample in drawing up an ordinance for Harnett County. Mr.
Snow stated that his office has been studying this ordinance and had hoped to have
it completed this morning. But in his studies, he found that the State laws affectin
this ordinance have changed twice in the last couple of years, and he needs more
time to review these new laws. Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the County
accept for further study the draft ordinance for Harnett County on Hazardous Waste
and Low -level Radioactive Waste Management; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion
and it carried.
CONTRACT AMEND. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board adopt the following resolution
TO MODERATE REHAB. amending the contract to the Moderate Rehabilitation Program; Commissioner Shaw
PROGRAM seconded the motion and it carried:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT
Whereas, the County of Harnett (herein called the "PHA ") proposes to enter
into an Annual Contributions Contract (herein called the "contract ") with the
United States of America, Department of Housing and Urban Developmnet (herein called
the "Government ").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the PHA as follows:
SECTION 1. The Contract, numbered Contract No. A -3351, is hereby approved and
accepted both as to form and substance and the Chairman, Board of County Commis-
sioners is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Contract in triplicate
on behalf of the PHA, and the Clerk To The Board is hereby authorized and directed
to impress and attest the official seal of the PHA on each such counterpart and to
forward said executed counterparts to the Government together with such other
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documents evidencing the approval and authorizing the execution thereof as may be
required by the Government.
SECTION 2. The Chairman, Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to file
with the Government from time to time, as monies are required, requisitions together
with the necessary supporting document, for payment under the Contract.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
s /Jesse Alphin
Chairman, Board of Commissioners
RESOLUTION UPGRADING Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the Board adopt the following resolution pro -
COUNTY HOUSING posing that the Harnett County Housing Assistance Plan be upgraded in its Total
ASSISTANCE PLAN Housing unit Goals for the Elderly; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and
it carried:
HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Harnett prepared and submitted to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development an amended Housing Assistance Plan on July 30, 1982; and
WHEREAS, said amended Housing Assistance Plan set forth a goal of 50 newly con-
structed units for elderly; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has offered to Harnett
County's jurisdiction the opportunity for developers to apply under the Section 202
program for the construction of 70 housing units for elderly; and
WHEREAS, certain private developers can submit proposals for the construction of
such units; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Community Development, Harnett County,
recommends that this goal be increased to further satisfy the County's needs.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County as
follows:
SECTION 1. Part III, Lines 17,19,20,21 and 22 be changed to indicate a goal of
70 units, new construction, elderly.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphiti
Chairman
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER James Goff, Chairman of the Riural Development Panel presented to the Board for
WEEK PROCLAMATION consideration a proclamation observing the week of May 6 - 12, 1984, as National
Volunteer Week in Harnett County. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the
following proclamation be adopted; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it
carried.
HARNETT COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the American practice of citizens participating in volunteer activity
to improve the common good of a free society is a major tradition which has brought
vitality and strength to our nation; and
WHEREAS, the people -of North Carolina are proud of their heritage of volunteer -
ism and are active in the work of caring and compassion in all one hundred counties
of the state; and
WHEREAS, all of us remember the contributions of many persons to our own lives
and respond with joy in doing our part to help others; and
WHEREAS, volunteers who serve through public and private agencies are vital to
the health, welfare, safety, and happiness of the citizens of our county; and
WHEREAS, the emphasis on all citizens across the state serving as volunteers
has been a major emphasis of my administration; and
WHEREAS, evidences show that some 71 percent of all adult North Carolinians
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and a great number of children and youth are volunteers; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is recognized, both as a leader among states in the
service of volunteers, and in expressing appreciation to those who are the volunteers
now
THEREFORE, WE, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim
May 6 - 12, 1984, as
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
in Harnett County and challenge every citizen both to acknowledge the great contri-
bution of volunteers and to lend a hand in volunteer service at this special time
and throughout the year.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
Chairman
RESOLUTION RE John Phelps representing the County Attorney's office reported to the Board that the
METRO INCLUSION County has received petitions from the residents in two unincorporated areas described]
VOTERS as (a) Old Wire Road, SR 1769 and SR 2014; and (b) West Lillington area along U.S.
421 requesting that these two areas be included in the Northeast Metropolitan Water
District. It was stated that the County is planning to hold a public hearing on
May 21, 1984, in reference to the inclusion of these two areas and part of the steps
the county needs to take in order to include these areas into the Metro System is to
verify that not less than 15% of the voters resident within these unincorporated
areas signed the petitions requesting the inclusion. Mr. Phelps stated that the
purpose of this resolution is to request the Board of Elections to verify the number
of voters resident within the areas described above and the percentage of voters
resident signing the petition. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board
adopt the following resolution concerning the verification by the Board of Elections
of voters involved in the Northeast Metropolitan Water District Inclusion; Commis-
sioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING VERIFICATION BY
BOARD OF ELECTIONS OF VOTERS INVOLVED IN
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT INCLUSION
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 162A -35, a group of citizens within two certain
unincorporated areas of Harnett County described below have requested inclusion in
the Northeast Metropolitan Water District; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District Board has notified the
Board of Commissioners that it requests the Board of Commissioners to hold a public
hearing concerning the inclusion of the unincorporated areas; and
WHEREAS, the two unincorporated areas are described as follows:
(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
city limits to the intersection of SR 1309; and
WHEREAS, the said Board of Commissioners authorized the holding of a public
hearing on May 21, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to verify that not less than 13% of the voters resident
within the unincorporated areas signed the petitions requesting inclusion; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Elections is the public body authorized to
verify the numbers of voters resident and percentage of voters resident signing the
petition; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District applies to the County
Board of Commissioners to request that the Harnett County Board of Elections take
the necessary steps to verify the voters resident and percentage of voters resident
signing the petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Harnett County Board
of Commissioners is directed and authorized to request by letter that the Harnett
County Board of Elections take the necessary steps to verify the number of voters
resident within the areas described above and the percentage of voters resident
signing the petition.
ADOPTED: This 7 day of May, 1984.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
Chairman
RECOGNITION OF Chairman -Jesse Alphin welcomed Tom Lanier and his family to the Board of Commis
TOM LANIER ON sioners meeting and informed the group that this part of the Commissioners meeting
RETIRING' - has been set aside in honor of Tom Lanier upon his retirement. Chairman Alphin
commended Mr. Lanier on his many contributions' to the County and thanked him for
his loyalty -and outstanding service to Harnett County. The Board then recognized
Vance Kee, Area "C" Coordinator for Emergency Management. Mr.' Kee presented to
Tom Lanier a Certificate of Appreciation-from the Division of Emergency Management
and also a letter from Tom Pugh, Director of 'the Division of Emergency Management,
expressing his appreciation to Mr.. Lanier. Mr. Kee explained that Mr. Pugh was in .
charge of the Tornado Disaster Relief Program and he was unable to come here today
because of his responsibilities to this program. Mr. Kee expressed his personal
thanks to Mr. Lanier and stated that he has - enjoyed his association with Tom. Mr.-
Alphin then recognized Mr. Brock, County Manager, who presented a plaque to Tom
Lanier in honor and appreciation of his outstanding service and contributions to
Harnett County as'Emergency Management Coordinator, 1970 1984. Mr. Brock stated
that the County, this morning, would raise a new flag designed by the Governor's
office in recognition of volunteers, and this flag would be flown during this
special week. Mr. Brock stated that the Board felt that it would be most fitting
if Tom Lanier would raise this flag because of his close relationship in coordi.-
noting and directing the activities of the many volunteer fire and rescue depart-
ments in the County. Chairman Jesse Alphin recessed the Board meeting for this
special flag raising ceremony and for a reception in honor of Tom Zanier.,
LETTER FROM R.A.
GRAY RE: TRITON
HIGH SCHOOL
Chairman Alphin reconvened the Board meeting and then recognized Mr. Brock. Mr.
Brock, County Manager, informed the Board that the County received the following
letter from Mr. Gray, Superintendent of Harnett County Schools concerning Triton
High School:
Mr. Jesse Alphin, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Lillington, NC 27546
Dear Mr, Alphin:
May 4, 1984
Itlis the desire of the Harnett County Board of, Education to complete the hull
of the Triton High School during the initial construction stage of this new high.
school. The construction of the auditorium hull will provide a substantial
savings. We have negotiated a change order to complete the visitors' entrance,
classrooms together with storage, and coat checkroom in the Commons. The auditor
ium, storage, and dressing rooms will be shell space with a concrete floor and no
interior finish Minimum lights and enough heat to prevent freezing will be
provided.
The total cost of-this change order.is °$521,979.00.' We also need
from the capital reserve fund in the amount of $226,592.00 to purchase
and equipment for Triton High School.
an allocation
furniture
The Harnett' County Board -of Education in the budget session on May 1, 1984
voted unanimously to support this change order and to request funds to pay for the
change order and the needed furniture and equipment.
The needed funds could be provided within the fund projection provided by
County Manager M. H. Brock when funds were appropriated to construct Triton High'
School.
Fund Projection for the Capital
- Reserve Fund through 1985 -86
-Funds Budgeted for Triton High School -
Balance Unbudgeted
$9,748,571.00
9 ;000 ;000.00
748,571.00
Change Order: to hull in the Auditorium 521,979.00
226 ;592.00,'
Balance Unbudgeted
Funds needed for Furniture and Equipment 226,592.00
Balance 0-
The Harnett County Board of Education requests the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners to appropriate the $748,571.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund for this
purpose.
Thank you for your
and the Commissioners, strong support` to this project.
Sincerely,.
Alton -Gray
°Superintendent, Harnett County Schools
Following' a discussion of this request, Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the
change order in the amount of $521,979 be approved; Commissioner Stewart seconded
the motion -and it carried.
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BUDGET AMENDMENT Commissioner Stewart made a motion that the Landfill Budget, Code 580 -074, be
LANDFILL increased by $9,000; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a
unanimous vote. It was explained that this amendment was due to excessive mainten-
ance and repairs to the Landfill equipment.
BUDGET AMENDMENT
INDUST. TR. CNT.
BUDGET AMENDMENT
HEALTH DEPT.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the Industrial Training Center Budget, Code
612 -011, Telephone F, Postage, be increased by $1,125; Commissioner Collins seconded
the motion and it carried.
Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Harnett County Health Department, Tubercu-
losis Fund, be increased by $5,500; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it
carried. It was explained that these additional funds were appropriated by the
Division of Health Services to purchase an automatic film processor.
BUDGET AMENDMENT Helen Crews, Director of Social Services, appeared before the Board and presented the
SOCIAL SERVICES following three budget amendments:
TAX ATTORNEY "S
REPORT
1. Code 611 -183, County Initiated Checks, be decreased by $8,500
Code 611 -184, Aid to the Blind, be increased by $1,000
Code 611 -186, Public Assistance Refunds, be increased by $7,500
Mrs. Crews explained that this is a shift in funding from one line item to two
other line items. Involves no new money.
2. Code 610 -046A, Day Care - Children, be decreased by $16,500
Code 610 -014, Travel $ Training - Meetings, be increased by $6,000
Code 610 -020, Food Stamps, be increased by $6,000
Code 610 -033, Material $ Supplies, be increased by $3,000
Code 610 -045, Contracted Services, be increased by $1,500
Mrs. Crews explained that this also is simply a shift in funding from one line
item to four other line items. No new money is involved.
3. Code 611 -188, Public Assistance Fund, Crisis Intervention Funding, be increased
by $1,758. Mrs. Crews explained that this is a grant from CP$L to be used for
families that are experiencing a life- threatening crisis involving energy for
heating or cooling.
Commissioner Collins made a motion that the three budget amendments to the Social
Services Budget as described above be approved; Commissioner Stewart seconded the
motion and it carried.
The following Tax Attorney's report was filed with the Board:
NAME SUIT NO.
AMOUNT COLLECTED ATTY. FEE
Stewarts Creek Township
Betty E. White, et als
Gladys McNeill Snaders
William Theodore Lee
and Pauline M.
83 CvD 310
83 CvD 0376
284.71
840.91
No Suit 91.30
$1,216.92
OTHER SERVICES RENDERED TO TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE
DATE
EXPLANATION
12 -9 -83 Buffalo Lake Property Owner's Association
conference with Tom Allen, Telephone calls,
Letters and research (.7 hours) 31.50
3 -15 -84 Advertisement of tax liens - conferences
with Tom Allen, reasearch and preparation
of advertisement form (1.0 hour) 45.00
4 -10 -84 Buffalo Lake Property Owner's Association
Telephone calls (2) to Mrs. Cook (.4 hr.) 18.00
Telephone calls (3) to Tom Allen (.3 hr.) 13.50
Telephone cal to State Tax Office (.8 hr) 36.00
Reasearch and preparation of letter (1 hr.)45.00
4 -11 -84 Buffalo Lake Property Owner's Association
Re -draft of letter for Tom Allen (.3 hr.) 13.50
Telephone call and conference with T.Allen 9.00
55.00
115.00
25.00
$195.00
211.50
Total Attorney's Fee $406.50
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TAX REFUND
Thomas Allen, Tax - Supervisor, appeared before the Board and requested a Tax Refund t
Judy' Lee Ward, P. 0. Box 7, Benson, NC 27504, in the amount of $136.35. An error
had -been made and -her house was listed at $15,000 and it should have been $1,500.
- Commissioner Collins made a motion that the foregoing tax refund to Judy Lee Ward
in the amount of, $136.35 be approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it
carried.
TAX COLLECTOR'S Thomas Allen, Tax Collector, reported on the activities of this department for the
REPORT month of April and his plans for May, 1984.
REPORTS FILED Several other reports were filed with the, Board; including Expenditure, Inspections,
Health Department, and Ambulance Service Report.
BUDGET PROGRESS', Mr.-Brock gave a progress report on the preparation of the Budget for the.1'Y.
REPORT 1984 -85. He stated that he as Budget Officer and /or the Board of :Commissioners had
met with.all the department heads' and /or Boards and reviewed their requested budgets
for the F,Y. 1984 -85. He stated that all the budgets for each of the departments
for the upcoming. year were turned in to his office on April 30, 1984. He explained
that the plans are to present the Budget to the Board at its May 21 meeting.
AREA III PARK M. H. Brock, County Manager, informed the Board that the Commissioners at its
meeting of April 16, adopted a resolution authorizing the development of the Area'c
IIL County Park. Mr. Brock stated that the County now needs to decide on an
architect for the third park. MacMillian and MacMillian are the architects for the
Third School and will subcontract with McNealy as the Landscape Architects. In
order to save money, it was felt that it would be in the best interest of the County
to hire McNealy as the Lnadscape_Architect for the Third Park and let McNealy
subcontract MacMillian to do the concession building. Stewart made a
motion that the County employ the services of these architects to do the third
park; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried.
FEASIBILITY STUDY M.' H. Brock, County Manager, reported to the Board that`'the County has received
A.C. /ROLLING SPR proposals from_two engineering firms to conduct a preliminary feasibility study for
AREA water and wastewater facilities for the Anderson Creek--Rolling Springs Area. He
stated that Moore, Gardner presented the lowest proposal; and he, therefore, recom
mended that the. County employ this firm to do the study., - Commissioner Shaw made
a motion that M. H. Brock, County Manager, be authorized to enter into an agreement
with Moore, Gardner $ Associates to perform the preliminary feasibility study in the
Anderson Creek -- Rolling Springs Community for water and wastewater facilities, not
to exceed the amount of_ $2,900; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Harnett County. Board of Commissioners meeting
of May 7, 1984, duly adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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