08191985HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AUGUST 19, 1985
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The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Monday, August 19, 1985, in the Commissioners Room, County
Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following
members present: M. H. Brock, Lloyd Stewart, Rudy Collins, Bill
Shaw and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk
to the Board, Robert Morgan, County Attorney and Kay Hawley,
Recording Secretary were also present.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
PRAYER Commissioner Rudy Collins led the evening prayer.
READING OF MINUTES The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting
of August 5, 1985, were approved as read.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN Ron L. Vest, representing Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation,
RAILWAY CORPORATION appeared before the Board and requested that the Board of Commis-
sioners support and endorse the hpssage of H.R. 1449 (House Bill)
and S.638 (Senate Bill). A discussion followed. Upon motion by
Commissioner Collins and second by Commissioner Brock, the follow-
ing resolution was unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, Healthy and Efficient Railroad Service is Vital to the
Economic well -being of this jurisdiction; and
Whereas, The passage by Congress of H. R. 1449 (House Bill) and
S. 638 (Senate Bill) will promote healthy and efficient railroad ser-
vice to this jurisdiction in particular and to all the Southeastern
United States in general;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners hereby endorses and supports the passage of H. R. 1449
and S. 638 and further directs its County Manager to forthwith com-
municate this endorsement and support to our United States Senators
Helms and East and to Congressman Whitley.
This the twenty- second day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-
five.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
Jesse Alphin, Chairman
ATTEST:
s /Vanessa W. Young
Vanessa W. Young, Clerk
MASS APPRAISAL OF Thomas Allen, Tax Administrator, introduced John Farthing with
MOTOR VEHICLE ADPS Marketing, Inc., who explained to the Board a system offered
(ADPS MARKETING, INC)by his company for mass appraisal of motor vehicles. Mr. Allen
stressed the need for this system in Harnett County's Tax Depart-
ment and requested approval by the Board. Commissioner Stewart
moved that the County enter into an agreement with ADPS Marketing,
Inc. for their services. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion
and it passed with a unanimous vote.
CHARGE TO THE Chairman Alphin issued the following charge to Thomas Allen, Tax
TAX COLLECTOR Collector.
You are hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect
the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the Office of the
Tax Supervisor and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you,
in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth.
Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real
property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Harnett, and
this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct,
require, and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal
property of such taxpayers, for and on account thereof, in accord-
ance with law.
Witness my hand and official seal this Nineteenth Day of August,
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -five.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
Jesse Alphin, Chairman
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
UNIVISION CABLE
SYSTEM
LAW ENFORCEMENT
CENTER
WATER AND SEWER
CONSTRUCTION
M. 11. Brock, County Manager, presented to the Board the fo
ing budget amendments.
Social Services:
10- 7700- 002 Salaries . &> Wages ' decrease $165,047.
10-7700-003 Salaries .& Wages Part-time increase $165,047.
Industrial Development Commissions
10- 7100 -026 Advertising increase $3,450.
Industrial Development Commission:
10-7100-072 Capital Outlay - Buildings increase.,$101,575.
Facilities Fees:
10-4900-003 Salaries Wages - Part-time-increase $1,400.
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Commissioner Brock made -a motion that the Board approve all of
the above- mentioned budget amendments. Commissioner Shaw seconded
the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.
John Cochran, System Manager with Univision appeared before the
Board to report on progress that had been made by his company
to provide cablevision to the citizens of Harnett County. The
franchise was discussed and it was noted that it had not been
complied with as projected by Univision. Mr. Cochran requested'
that his company be allowed to sell satellite dishes to residents
in areas where it is not feasible to extend cable lines at this
time." The Board indicated that they would like'Univision to make
every effort to provide cablevision for the citizens in the'Olde
Farm and Anderson Creek area as called for in the franchise
Mr. Cochran. stated that they would continue to work toward that
and would provide cablevision in any area that had at least thirty
homes per mile. The Board of Commissioners granted Univision an
extension on its two -year contract with the County; Mr. Cochran's
proposal for additional provisions in the franchise was discussed
at length by the Commissioners. The Board decided to study this
proposal - further and tabled the matter for the present time.
Commissioner Bill Shaw reported that although bids have been re
ceived for the Law Enforcement Center, no decision has been made
concerning them.
John 'Phelps, 'Attorney, presented for the Board's consideration
and explained the following resolution regarding 1985 General
Assembly appropriations for water and sewer construction. Upon
motion by Commissioner Shaw and second by Commissioner Collins,
the resolution was approved by the following vote. Ayes: 5,
Noes: 0, Absent: 0, Abstained: 0.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE' FUNDS PURSUANT
TO THE APPROPRIATIONS UNDER CHAPTER 480 OF THE
1985 SESSION LAWS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, hereinafter
"Board," desires to provide, potable water to. citizens of the County to
promote publlc health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the 1985 General Assembly, under Chapter 480 of the 1985
Session Laws (Senate Bill 2), hereanafter "Chapter 480", appropriated
funds to support up to fifty percent of the nonfederal cost for water
and sewer construct.zon projects of city and county governments; and
WHEREAS, the funds are intended:. to 'continue. State assistance pre-
viously.:provided to local governments under the Clean Water..Bond program
the constructaon of water and sewerfacilities;and:
WHEREAS, the appropriation_ is for each year of the 1985 -87 biennium,
and Harnett County has been informed that its allocation for Water
Facilities: under Chapter 480 shall:be $152,867 for 1985 -86 and $152,867
1986 -87; and
WHEREAS, Sections 5.12 (e) (f)-and (g) of Chapter 480 provide that
a county may, by resolution transfer some or all of its suballocation to
a government unit- authorized to provide water and sewer services, which
unit serves or will serve customers within that County; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County
hereinafter- "District, "is currently planning to construct additional
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water distribution systems in Harnett County, all as more fully described
in the "Project Summary" attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the District has by resolution duly adopted this day, certi-
fied that it will be able to fund the local cost share of the water
distribution systems described in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a lease entered into between the Northeast
Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County and the County of Harnett
on May 30, 1980, the County became the managerial agency for the Dis-
trict to the end that the County could eventually provide potable water
to other areas of the County; and
WHEREAS, the said Project Summary sets forth a description of the
project (including need, purpose and population to be served), an
estimated project cost, and the funding source, all of which is hereby
incorporated by reference in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the District Board of the Northeast Metropolitan Water
District of Harnett County, hereinafter "District Board ", did, at its
meeting on July 29, 1985, recommend the project described and request
that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners actively pursue state
funding under Chapter 480; and
WHEREAS, the District Board has approved of the issuance of General
Obligation Bonds for funding portions of the project; and
WHEREAS, there has been demonstrated a clear need for a public
water supply in all of the areas to be served and completion of the
project will meet this need, as well as preserve and promote the public
health and welfare of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that completion of the project will move
the County forward towards its long term goal of providing a compre-
hensive county water system; and
WHEREAS, the County now desires to apply for its allocations under
Chapter 480 and further desires to transfer its allocation to the
Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County for completion of
the project described herein
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COM-
MISSIONERS THAT:
1. Harnett County does hereby make application to the State of
North Carolina for the funds allocated to it under Chapter 480 of the
1985 Session Laws (Senate Bill 2).
2. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 480, a "project Summary"
is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference
which sets for a description of the project (including need, purpose and
population to be served), an estimated project cost and the funding
source.
3. A certified copy of this Resolution, along with the Resolution
adopted this day by the District Board certifying the District's ability
to fund the local cost share of the projects herein described, be sub-
mitted to the Office of State Budget and Management within fifteen days
of this date.
4. Harnett County and its duly designated officers, agents and
representatives are hereby empowered and authorized to do all acts and
things necessary to impliment the provisions of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this the 19th day of August, 1985, upon motion made by
Commissioner Shaw, seconded by Commissioner Collins, and passed by the
following vote: Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0, Abstained 0.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s /Jesse Alphin
Jesse Alphin, Chairman
ATTEST:
s /Vanessa W. Young
Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board
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EXHIBIT A
PROJECT SUMMARY FOR INCLUSION AREA -° OLD WIRE ROAD
INCLUSION AREA - WEST OF- LILLINGTON- WEST LILLINGTON EXPANSION
PROJECT HISTORY
On' February 20,:1984, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District
Board of. Commissioner (hereinafter "Metro Board ") unanimously authorized itsChairmanto- request- the.HarnettCountyBoard of Commissioners
(hereinafter "County Board ") to hold a joint public hearing with the
North ' Carolina Commission for Health Services concerning -the inclusion
into the Northeast Metropolitan Water Distnct o.f two unincorporated
areas of the County known as - "Inclusion -.Area --Old Wire Road" and
"Inclusion Area - West of Lillington
Pursuant_to. North Carolina General Statute 162A -35, . after being
presented with petitions signed by not less than fifteen per centum
(15 %) of -.the voters resident within each of these unincorporated areas
a joint public hearing was held on May 21, 1984. At the conclusion of
the hearang the County Board adopted a resolution including the two un
incorporated areas in the Northeast Metropolitan Water District.
- Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 162A-35, the North
Carolina Commission for Health Services. adopted. a resolution authorizing .
the inclusion of the two unincorporated areas in the Northeast Metro-
politan Water District on August .8,1984.
As required by N. C. Gen. Stat 162A -35, an election was held in each
area on November 6, 1984; to determine whether the resident voters
therein approved of inclusion into the Northeast Metropolitan Water
District: The voters in both areas approved of inclusion.
Subsequent: to the anclusion of the areas into the Northeast Metro-
politan Water District, the District Board prepared for completion of
the funding package.' Project funding included the issuance of General
Obligation Bonds by the Northeast Metropolitan Water District. A bond
refereridum was held on April .23,1985,.and the- issuance -of the bonds
was approved by the voters.
No contracts have been entered into at this time for construction.
In July of 1985, the County Board and the District` Board learned.
of the - availability of certain appropriations made by the 1985 - General.
Assembly to support up to fifty - :percent of the nonfederal cost for water
construction projects of county-governments. Thereafter, requests were
made to the Project Engineers by the County and the. District Board
to provide plans for additional construction of water supply limes in
areas outside the Northeast Metropolitan Water Daistrict The new area
is known as the "West Lillington Expansion. It is funding for the
"West flhlington Expansion" that is now sought pursuant. to the 1985
appropriation.
NEED FOR PROJECT,`:.
Citizens living within the Inclusion - West. of Lillington, the.
Inclusion. Area - Old Wire Road and the West Lillington Expansion have,
for along period of time, complained of water problems therein. Ade-
quate ground water does not exist in the areas and private water systems.'.
experience freguent shortages of water and low pressure, creating both
sanitary and health problems. Particular problems are -found at the
Knollwood Retirement Home in the Inclusion Area - Westof Lillington.
,. In addition, the':.Pinecrest Rest Home is within the West Lillington Ex -:
pansionand.isin need of a public water supply. The completion of the
roject _ will -preserve and promote public health and welfare
PURPOSE OF THE. PROJECT
The purpose '. of the project is to provide potable water to the two
inclusion areas and the West'Lillington'Expansion in order to preserve
and promote public health and welfare. The purpose of the capital
outlay will be to improve the District's system for storage, and distri-
bution of water, including the construction of water lines within and
without the District, and includes the acquisition and installation of
equipment and machinery required therefor and the acquisition of neces-
sary land or rights in land.
PROJECT COST AND FUNDING SOURCE
The estimated project cost,-including both Inclusions areas and the
West Lillington Expansion is $805,752. The estimated cost for the ac-
quisition:'of landand /orrightsof ways is $3,000, and this cost will be
paid by .the District.. The funding for the projectwill_be provided
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through (a) the issuance ofGeneral Obligation Bonds of the Northeast Metropo-
litan Water District of Harnett County, financed through, the Farmers Home Ad-
ministration of the United States Department of Agriculture, and (b) the 1985
North Carolina General Assembly appropriations under Chapter 480 of the 1985
Session Laws (Senate Bill 2).
AREAS AND POPULATION TO BE SERVED
A. Inclusion Area - Old Wire Road
The Old Wire Road inclusion service area begins at the intersection of
S.R. 2014 and U.S. Highway 421 and runs Southwest with SR 2014 approximately
3,000 feet to the intersection of SR 2014 and SR 1769. The service area then
runs North along SR 1769 approximately 1,500 feet. The service area also runs
South from the intersection of SR 1769 and SR 2014 southeastward along SR 1769
about 15,000 feet to the crossing of Juniper Creek West of Erwin, NC.
The service area consists of about 70 potential connections and will serve
an estimated population of 210 people.
B. Inclusion Area - West of Lillington
The West of Lillington inclusion service area begins at the Northeast
Metropolitan Water Plant in Lillington, NC and runs west on Duncan Street to
SR 1257 ( "River Road "). It then runs along SR 1257 approximately 2,000 feet
to the intersection of SR 1257 and Oak Street. The service area then runs along
Oak Street approximately 4,000 feet to U.S. Highway 421 and serves all of the
subdivision known as "Pine Hills." From the intersection of U.S. Highway 421
and Oak Street the service area runs east about 2,400 feet down to and includ-
ing all of the "Brenda Hills" and "Womack Estates" subdivisions, which lie
South of "Pine Hills ". The service area also runs from the intersection U.S.
Highway 421 and Oak Street North along U. S. Highway 421 approximately 4,000
feet to SR 1309 and includes "Manor Hills ".
The service area consists of about 140 potential connections and will serve
an estimated population of 530 people.
C. West Lillington Expansion
The West Lillington Expansion begins at the intersection of SR 1309 and
U.S. Highway 421 at the entrance of "Manor Hills" Subdivision and runs North
along U.S. Highway 421 approximately 2,000 feet to a point where a 20 foot
easement will acquired, and runs with the easement about 500 feet in a south-
westerly direction to SR 1311. The service area then runs South along SR 1311
approximately 500 feet to the intersection of SR 1311 and SR 1291 ( "Old 421 ").
The area then runs East on SR 1291 approximately 8,000 feet to the entrance
Road of Lillington Stand pipe. The service area also runs westward from the
intersection of SR 1311 and SR 1291 along SR 1291 approximately 4,500 feet to
the entrance road at the Mamers Fire Lookout Tower.
The service area consists of about 65 potential connections and will serve
an estimated population of 195 people.
D. Summary
All three areas will serve an estimated 935 people.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTM. H. Brock, County Manager, reported that the County has been
BLOCK GRANT awarded a Community Block Grant in the amount of $656,400 to be
used for extending water service to the Riverside Community.
PAT MCKEE, EDUCA- A request for educational leave with pay for Patricia McKee,
TIONAL LEAVE Nursing Supervisor with the Harnett County Health Department,
was denied.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners meeting of August 19, 1985 duly adjourned at 9:20 p.
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