07011985HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, JULY 1, 1985
CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER
MINUTES APPROVED
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The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 1,
1985, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina,
with the following members present: M. H. Brock, Lloyd Stewart, Bill Shaw, Rudy
Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Vanessa Young, Clerk to the Board;
Bob Jones, representing the County Attorney's Office, and Kay Hawley, Recording Sec-
retary were also present.
Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Shaw led the morning prayer.
The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of June 17, 1985,
were approved as read.
Ray Stone, Highway Maintenance Engineer with the North Carolina Department of Trans-
portation, appeared before the Board to discuss road matters and situations in Harnett
County.
REPORT ON RETRO- Virginia Warren, Board of Elections Supervisor, appeared before the Board to report on
FITTING OF VOTING retrofitting of the County's voting machines. Following a discussion, the Board
MACHINES thanked Mrs. Warren for this report and informed her that they will take this matter
under advisement.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE Ervin Dobson, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board and informed them that
FOR AIRPORT he has received a 50/50 matching grant from the State Division of Aviation for the
purpose of purchasing an emergency vehicle for the Airport. Mr. Dobson reported that
he requested and received the following informal bids for the vehicle: (1) Johnny
Stephenson Ford, Inc. offered a used 1984 Ford Ranger with a V -6 engine for $8,995.00;
Barnes & Lee Chevrolet Co., Inc. offered a used 1985 Chevrolet 5 -10 Truck with a V -6
engine for $9,680; and Brock Chevrolet Co., Inc. offered a new 1985 Chevrolet 20
Series Truck with a V -8 engine for $9,857.00. Commissioner Brock, upon hearing the
results of the informal bids, excused himself from the meeting while the Board dis-
cussed this matter. He explained that the County has received a proposal from Brock
Chevrolet and that he does not have business interest in Brock Chevrolet but that he
is related to the owner. Following a discussion of the proposals and the needs of
the Airport for an emergency vehicle, it was decided that the new, heavier duty truck
would best suit the needs of the Airport. Commissioner Shaw moved that the Board
accept the bid from Brock Chevrolet. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it
carried with the following vote. Ayes: Alphin, Stewart, Shaw, Collins; Noes: None;
Absent: Brock; Abstained: None
COM. BROCK RE-
JOINED MEETING
MOBILE HOME PARK
ORDINANCE
Following the action on the purchase of the emergency vehicle, Commissioner Brock
rejoined the Commissioners Meeting.
Ervin Dobson, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board and requested direction
concerning the proposed Minor Subdivision Standards which were presented to the
Board of Commissioners for their consideration at their June 3 meeting. A discussion
followed this request during which the Board stressed the need for a Mobile Home Park
Ordinance in Harnett County. Commissioner Brock made a motion that Mr. Dobson draft
a proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance to bring before the Board at its August 5 Board
meeting. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried.
Ervin Dobson, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board, presented and explaine
each of the following subdivision plats for the Board's consideration:
J.W. KNIGHT 1. J. W. Knight Subdivision, three lots located at the intersection of Highway 27
SUBDIVISION PLAT and SR 1129.
COUNTRY AIR ESTATES2. Country Air Estates, Phase I of 86 lots, located on SR 1531.
SUBDIVISION PLAT
OATH OF OFFICE
FINANCE OFFICER
CLERK TO BOARD
Commissioner Stewart made a motion that the above mentioned plats be approved. Com-
missioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.
Chairman Alphin recognized Judge Edward H. McCormick who administered the Oath of
Office to Vanessa W. Young who was reappointed at the June 17 meeting as Finance
Officer of Harnett County and Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. Mrs. Young
ascribed to the following oath.
HARNETT COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA.
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Vanessa W. Young, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and
maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and
laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully dis-
charge the duties of my offices as Finance Officer and Clerk to the Board of Harnett
OATH OF OFFICE
TAX SUPERVISOR
TAX COLLECTOR
APPRECIATION TO
HELEN CREWS UPON
RETIREMENT
County, North Carolina,:: and that I:will not:'allow my' actions as:Finance.:Officer and.
Clerk to the Board to be influenced by personal or political friendships or obliga-
tions, so help me, God.
This the First Day of July, Nineteen.Hundred and Eighty- five.
s/ Vanessa W. - Young:`.'
Clerkto-:the Board
Finance Officer -
Subscribedand - Swornbefore
me this lst day of July, 1985.
<.s/ EdwardH..:McCormick.
Judge EdwardH. McCormick
Judge. McCormick also administered the Oath of office to Thomas Allen who was reap -.'
pointed as Tax Supervisor and Tax Collector at the June 17 meeting. Mr. Allen
ascribed to':the- following oath.
HARNETT COUNTY, .
NORTH CAROLINA.
OATH OF OFFICE
I,_ Thomas AlIen, do solemnly swear (or affirm) :that 'I will 'support :and-maintain
the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of
North Carolina, not inconsistent therewith, and that ;I will faithfully discharge the
duties of my office as TaxCollectorandTax Supervisorof Harnett County, North
Carolina, -and that 'I will not allow my actions as Tax Collector: and Tax Supervisor
to be influenced by personal or political friendships or obligations, so help me,
God.'
This the First Day of July, Nineteen. Hundred and Eighty-five.
Allen
Tax Collector
Tax Supervisor
Subscribed and Swornbefore
me this 1st: day of July, 1985.
s/ Edward H. McCormick
Judge Edward H McCormick
Chairman Jesse Alphin Welcomed Helen Crews, her faraily, friends, and .. staff to the.
Board of Commissioners meeting and.`informedthe group that this part of the Commis
sioners meeting ' has been set aside to honor Helen Crews upon her retirement. Chair
man Alphin commended Mrs. Crews on her many contributions' to the County as Director
of Social Services and thanked her for her loyalty and outstanding service to
Harnett County. He then recognized M. H. Brock, County Manager who presented a
plaque to Ars. Crews and read in full the following Resolution of Appreciation.
RESOLUTION HARNETT - COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
THAT, WHEREAS, Helen R. Crews has-been an employee the : Harnett County Depart-
ment of Social Services having begun work on Apri1 10, 1961., and Director of the
Department since December 13, 1971; and
WHEREAS, due . to her commitment and dedication to the quality of life for all
County citizens, the lives of the dependent adults have been enriched and
enhanced an the leastrestrictive - settingswiththehighest degree of self- suffi-
ciency; and : deprived, underprivileged children have known love andnurturance'in
permanent, - safe, and secure homes where they have been provided the opportunity to
develop to their fullest potential, enabling them; to become self - assured, responsi-
ble individuals and leaders of tomorrow, and
WHEREAS, her compassion, which knows no boundaries,:and devotion in the service
of mankind, often going beyond the call of duty, has touched every segment of soci-
ety, nch and poor alike, exalting her into a poisiton of honor, respect, and
esteem by her fellow workers and all who know her, and
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JACK BRYAN
SO. SERV. DIR.
MEETING RECESSED
MEETING RECONV.
RESOL. RE:
'..METRO FEES
WHEREAS, through her active participation in civic, religious, community and
political affairs, she has gained recognition and support for Social Services
Programs, reflecting credit on the agency and the people of Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, her personal integrity, impartial judgments, principles beyond reproach
patience and understanding of human nature, was exemplified in the daily execution
of her administrative responsibilities and decision - making and will continue to be
an inspiration to those whose lives she touched.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
1. Take this opportunity to express their appreciation on behalf of all the
citizens of Harnett County to Mrs. Crews and thank her for her valuable and immeasur-
able service to them and for her example in showing all of us that right decisions
are born of a good heart, a free spirit, and an open mind.
2. That the citizens of Harnett County and all its officials be and they are
hereby asked to honor her by emulating her dedication to truth, honesty, and humility
3. That we do hereby wish Mrs. Crews a happy and long retirement.
4. That a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Crews, a copy to the
news media, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this Board.
This the First Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -five.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
Jesse Alphin, Chairman
s/ M. H. Brock
M. H. Brock
s/ Lloyd G. Stewart
Lloyd G. Stewart, Vice Chairman
s/ Bill Shaw s/ Rudy Collins
Bill Shaw Rudy Collins
Mr. Brock introduced Jack Bryan, the new Social Services Director, to the Board
members.
Chairman Alphin recessed the meeting at 10:22 a.m. for a small reception in honor
of Mrs. Crews.
Chairman Alphin reconvened the meeting at 10:51 a.m.
M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented for consideration the following resolution
regarding fees for Northeast Metropolitan Water District.
HARNETT COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District Advisory Board at its meeting
of June 24, 1985, established the following schedule for municipal water rates and
residential water tap -on fees:
1. Increase the Municipal rates by five cents per one - thousand gallons of water
used making the new rate $1.01 per one - thousand gallons of water used.
2. Increase the residnetial water tap -on fee from $125 to $300, effective
November 1, 1985; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District has requested the Board of
Commissioners to approve these revisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
establish the municipal water rates and residental water tap -on fee as follows:
1. Increase the municipal rates to the new rate of $1.01 per one - thousand
gallons of water used.
2. Increase the residential water tap -on fee to $300, effective November 1, 1985
DULY ADOPTED THIS THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY -FIVE.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
resse Alphin, Chairman
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BUDGET. AMENDMENT
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Commissioner Stewart moved the passage, of. the, foregoing- resolution and
Collins seconded the motion. The resolution was passed by a unanimous
Commissioner'Collinsmade a motion that the following budget amendment
be approved,. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion -and it carried with
vote -.
VOTING DELEGATE
NCACC CONFERENCE
& NACO CONFERENCE
DR. MARE TERM E<
LEE -HAR.. MEN. H
MARVIN MARSHALL
APPOINTED
P.
MELINDA VAN VOLTEN-
BURG APPOINTED TO
CCTC-HCC BOARD
TAX-SUPERVISOR'S
TAX COLLECTOR's
REPORT
TAX ATTY. REPORT
Commissioner
vote.
to the Librar
a unanimous
Code 8100-072, Capital Outlay - Building, be increased by $25,000.00
Commissioner Collins made a- motion that Chairman Alphin beappointedasthevoting
delegate and Commissioner. Brock as the alternate voting delegate for the 1985
North Carolina Association of County Comnussioners Annual Conference and the 1985
National Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference;' Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.:
Chairman Jesse Alphin reported to the Board that Dr. H. D. Mabe's term on Lee- Harnett
Mental Health Board has expired. Chairman Alphin recommended that Marvin Marshall
of Dunn be appointed to fill this vacancy. Commissioner Brock `. moved that Mr.Mar-
shall be appointed to serve on the Lee-Harnett Mental Health Board. Commissioner.
Stewart seconded the motion and at carried
Commissioner Collins made a motion to appoint Melinda Van Voltenburg to Central
Carolina Technical College - Harnett County Campus Advisory Board.- Commissioner Shaw
seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous Vote..-
Thomas Allen, Tax Administrator, appeared before the Board and gave a report on the
activities of the Tax Supervisor's and Tax Collector's offices...
The following Tax Attorney's Report was filed with the Board:
NAME SUIT NO. ;'AMOUNT COL. ATTY. FEE
AVERASBORO TOWNSHIP
;'.Jon Preston & Shirley
Fitchett.
85 CvD 0538
_. DUKE TOWNSHIP
Herbert B. Byrd &.M. Jr. 85 CvD.0593
Jerry E. Capps 85 CvD 0539
HECTORS CREEK -. -
Will & Marion McKoy '77CvD.0490.'.
STEWARTS CREEK
Wallace Vinston No. Suit
Totals
NEW SUITS :.
AVERASBORO TOWNSHIP
Butler, Aaron 85 CvD
Creech,WM. & Jeanette 85 CvD
Fitchette, Jon P. 85 CvD
Bostic, . Leroy & Annie 85 CvD
Blackman, Nathan & Glenda85 CvD
.
Johnson, Roosevelt 85 CvD
Johnson, Diane 85 CvD
Hudson, James Junius - 85 CvD
BLACKRIVER TOWNSHIP
Stephenson, Wm. 0:
McKoy, Alvis Lee c:
0541
0538
0542
0591
0590
0589
0588
85 CvD 0527
85 CvD 0605
1619.27 150.00
1163.95
150.00
150.00
1174.78 55.00
486.87 - 25.00
4783.15'. 530.00.
10.00
10.00
Paid
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
BARBECUE TOWNSHIP
McDougald, Elbert &
Lucille 85 CvD:. 0584`. 10.00
DUKE TOWNSHIP.
McKoy, Charles & Dorothy
Capps, Jerry E. '...
Holliday, Leroy & Joan
King, Bobby Lee
Byrd, Herbert & Marg.
McCall, James &Minnie
GROVE TOWNSHIP
85 CvD 0530
85 CvD 0539
85 CvD 0528
85 CvD 0592
85 CvD 0593
85 CvD 0587
10.00
10.00
10.00
Paid
10.00
Lanier, Coyte & Gladys 85 CvD -0586 10.00*
Liles, Crosby & -Clara Mae 85 CvD 0586 10.00
NAME SUIT NO. AMOUNT COL. ATTY FEE
LILLINGTON TOWNSHIP
Chalmers, Grant &
Mamie
NEILS CREEK TOWNSHIP
85 CvD 0532 10.00
Chance, John &
Paulette 85 CvD 0535
Lanier, Coyte & Gladys 85 CvD 0594
STEWART'S CREEK TOWNSHIP
Baker, Connie Wayne
Jenkins, Eddie
McLean, Archie
UPPER LITTLE RIVER
85 CvD 0540
85 CvD 0594
85 CvD 0603
Brown, Christine Heirs 85 CvD 0536
Ellerbe, Othella &
Raymond 85 CvD 0560
Lee, Jessie B. 85 CvD 0585
Advanced Costs:
10.00
N/C *
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Sub -Total 240.00
Sheriff of Wake County - Wm. D. Stephenson
Sheriff of Lee County - Glenn Johnson et als
Sheriff of Cumberland County - Jon Fitchett
Sheriff of Wake County - Rossevelt Johnson
Sheriff of Johnson County - Nathan Blackmon
Sheriff of Lee County - Jessie Lee
Sheriff of Lee County - Elbert McDougald
Sheriff of Wake County - James Junius Hudson
Additional Charge for Services
Rendered to Tax Collector's Office:
8.00
4.00
4.00
12.00
8.00
4.00
8.00
4.00
52.00
Date Tax Account Explanation Time Amount
6/5/85 St. John's Terrance Tel. call to Henry
Willis .3 13.50
6/6/85 Tel. call to Guy
Brooks RE: Counter
Proposal .3 13.50
6/26/85 Draft Form letter for
Tax Collector RE:
FINAL NOTICE to
Taxpayer 10.00
Sub Total 37.00
TOTAL 859.00
(PUBLIC HEARING M. H. Brock announced that a public hearing regarding South Central Water and Sewer
& SPECIAL MEETING District will be held July 22, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room, County
ANNOUNCED Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina. Mr. Brock also explained that the
regular mid -month meeting in July has been cancelled and a special meeting of the
Board will be held on July 22 following the public hearing on the South Central
Water and Sewer District.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting
of July 1, 1985, duly adjourned at 11:00 a.m. /1
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