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0616198654 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, JUNE 16,_ 1986 CALL TO ORDER PRAYER The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 16, 1986, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: Lloyd G. Stewart, Rudy Collins, Bill Shaw, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Others present were Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board; Bob Jones, representing the County Attorney's Office; Dallas Pope, Assistant County Manager; and Hollie J. Wade, Recording Secretary. Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Commissioner Bill Shaw led the evening prayer. MINUTES APPROVED The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of June 2, 1986, were approved as read. Chairman Alphin informed those present that Commissioner Brock was absent due to sick- ness and was in Duke Medical Center. PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING: REVENUE SHARING BUDGET REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED BUDGET ORDINANCE Chairman Jesse Alphin recessed the regular meeting of the Board and called to order the public hearing on the County's General Budget for the F.Y. 1986 -87 at 7:20 p.m. and asked that anyone present who would like to comment on the proposed General Budget to feel free to do so at this time. After no one appeared before the Board to comment Chairman Jesse Alphin closed the public hearing on the County General Budget for the F.Y. 1986 -87 at 7:24 p.m. Chairman Alphin called to order the public hearing on the County's Revenue Sharing Budget for the F.Y. 1986 -87 at 7:25 p.m. and asked that anyone present who wished to comment on the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget to feel free to do so at this time. After no one appeared before the Board to comment on the proposed budget, Chairman Alphin closed the public hearing on the County's Revenue Sharing Budget for the F.Y. 1986 -87. Chairman Alphin reconvened the regular meeting of the Board and recognized Dallas Pope, Assistant County Manager, who presented to the Board for their consideration the following Budget Ordinance on Harnett County's Budget for the F.Y. 1986 -87: BUDGET ORDINANCE BE IT ORDASNED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the county government and its activities for the fiscal year beginnin July 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987, in accordnace with the chart of accounts here- tofore established for the county: Governing Body Adminstration Board of Elections Finance Department Data Processing Tax Department Revaluation Register of Deeds Facilities Fees Public Buildings Sheriff's Department Communications Jail Emergency Management Fire Department Ambulance Service Transportation $ Maintenance Inspections 89,659. 123,973. 80,762. 75,548. 43,533. 266,273. 214,000. 146,955. 65,000. 355,328. 1,279,956. 158,961. 174,558. 46,276. 44,565. 313,104. 67,135. 97,020. 55 Airport 354,600. Sanitation Landfill 591,309. Division of Soil $ Water 33,590. Industrial Development Commission 72,196. Planning Department 53,837. Agriculture Extension $ Home Agents 135,118. Dept. of Human Resources 517,792. H U D 55,292. Health Department 1,133,510. Social Services 1,707,722. Public Assistance 1,347,610. Youth Services 59,458. Veterans Service Office 23,395. Mental Health 111,990. Library 181,746. Parks $ Recreation 109,231. Non - Departmental 21,375. Special Appropriations 4,736,290. Contingency Fund 35,000. Section 2. The appropriations to the Board of Education shall be made from any funds which are dedicated to the use of the schools from general county revenues to the extent necessary. All projects using county money shall be approved by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Section 3. The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to use $10,000 of the contingency fund to give salary adjustments during this fiscal year where he feels they are necessary. Section 4. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987: Current Year's Property Tax Prior Years Taxes Animal Taxes Tax Penalties $ Interest Privilege Licneses Fire $ Rescue Districts Intergovernmental Revenue Other Revenues Fund Balance Less Refunds $ Releases 6,721,725. 220,000. 8,500. 90,000. 2,500. 612,500. 3,127,823. 3,886,248. 269,971. (15,600.) 14,923,667. Section 5. The following amounts are hereby appropriated inthe Revaluation Fund for the purposes consistent with the revaluing of property in Harnett County,beginning July 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987: Revaluation Fund 214,000. Section 6. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Revaluation Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987: Contribution from General Fund Fund Balance 25,000. 189,000. 214,000. Section 7. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Revenue Sharing Fund for the purposes consistent with Federal Law Regulations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987: Contribution to General Fund 427,377. Section 8. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Revenue Sharing Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1986, and ending June 30, 1987: Section 9. Public Utilities 1986, and ending Interest on Investments Revenue Sharing Grants Fund Balance 7,000. 370,377. 50,000. 427,377. The following amounts are hereby appropriated inlhe Harnett County Department for the Water Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, June 30, 1987: Water Fund 497,094. Section 10. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Harnett County Public Utilities Department for the Water Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1,1986, and ending June 30, 1987: Interest on Investments Sales Tax Reimbursements Water Fees Other Revenues Lease Fund Balance Section 11. The following amounts are hereby Public Utilities Department for the Sewer Fund for 1986, and ending June 30, 1987: Sewer Fund 10,000. 14,000. 417,400. 18,500. 00. 37,194. 497,094. appropriated in the fiscal year Section 12. It is estimated that the following revenues Harnett County Public Utilities Department for the Sewer Fund beginning July 1, 1986, and ending June 30,1987: Interest on Investments FHA Borrowed Interest Sewer Fees Other Revenues Fund Balance Section 13. The following is the salary schedule of Commissioners for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and is accordance with G.S. 153A -28 and G.S. 153A -92: Chairman Commissioner Commissioner serving as County the Harnett County beginning July 1, 403,342. will be available in for the fiscal year 8,000. 00. 351,000. 32,550. 11,792. 403,342. the for the Harnett County Board 1986, and ending June 30, 1987 325. per month travel per month per month travel per month 200. 300. 200. Manager 00. 00. travel 57 BUDGET ORDIN. ADOPTED WELLONS REALTY REQUESTS RIGHTS TO EXPAND CABLE - VISION CO. Section 14. There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of Eighty Nine (.89¢) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 1986, for the purpose of raising the revenue listed as "Current Years Property Taxes" in the General Fund in Section 3 of this ordinance. This rate of tax is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purpose of taxation of $795,000,000 and an estimated collection rate of 95 percent. The estimated rate of collection is based on the prior years collections of approximately 95 percent. Section 15. The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions: a. He may transfer amounts up to $1,000 between objects of expenditures within a department with an official report on such transfers at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. b. He may not transfer between departments of the same fund. c. He may not transfer any amount between funds nor from any contingency appropriation within any fund. Section 16. There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of two cents (2¢) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 1986, located within the Special Averasboro School District for the raising of revenue for said Special School District. This rate of tax is based on an estimated total valua- tion of property for the purposes of taxation of $213,389,700 and an estimated col- lection of approximately 95 percent. There is appropriated to the Special Averasboro School District the sum of $50,000 for use by the Special School District in such manner and for such expenditure as is permitted by law from the proceeds of this tax and any other revenue otherwise accruing to said Special School District. Section 17. There is hereby levied the following tax rated per hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 1986, located within the Special Fire Districts, for the raising of revenue for said Special Fire Districts as follows: Anderson Creek Fire District Angier Black River Emergency Ambulance 4 Rescue, Inc. Averasboro Fire District Benhaven Fire District Benhaven Rescue District Black River Fire District Boone Trail Emergency Services, Inc. Buies Creek Fire District Cypress Creek Fire District Erwin Fire District Flat Branch Fire District Flatwoods Fire District Grove Fire District Northern Harnett Rescue District Spout Springs Fire District Summerville Fire District Fifteen cents 15¢ Thirteen cents 13¢ Five cents 5¢ Fifteen cents 15¢ Five cents 5¢ Eight cents 8¢ Fifteen cents 15¢ Ten cents 10¢ Fifteen cents 15¢ Seven cents 7¢ Fifteen cents 15¢ Fifteen cents 15¢ Eight cents 8¢ Four cents 4¢ Fifteen cents 15¢ Fifteen cents 15¢ Following a discussion, Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the foregoing budget ordinance be adopted; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Billy Wellons, Jr., appeared before the Board on behalf of Wellons Realty, Inc., and requested that the Board grant Wellons Realty, Inc., the rights to expand their cablevision company into the outlying areas of Olde Farm. He explained that negotia- tions between Southern Cablevision and Wellons Realty, Inc., concerning the purchase of the Wellons' cablevision system by Southern Cable were at a standstill and he did not foresee a future agreement between the two firms. Mr. Wellons supported his request with a brief summary of the past negotiations that had transpired between the two firms. Mr. Wellons stated that he had contacted the owners of the mobile home parks in the Olde Farm community and the owners indicated their support in connecting 58 COMMITTEE TO REVIEW SITUATION APPOINT. CABLE IN H.C. SOUTHERN CABLE PROGRESS REPORT PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR 1988 TAX REVALUATION -- W.P. FERRIS INC. RESOLUTION RE OVEREXPENDED BUDGETS to the Wellons system. Chairman Alphin expressed the Commisisoner' appreciation to Mr. Wellons for presenting this report to the Board and stated that the Commissioners would accept this information for review. Chairman Alphin appointed a committee consisting of Commissioners Shaw, Collins, and Stewart, and Dallas Pope, Assistant County Manager, to review the cablevision situa- tion in the County. Ted Crane, representing Southern Cablevision, appeared before the Board and presented a progress report on the construction activities of Southern Cablevision in the Anderson Creek area. Following Mr. Crane's presentation, the Board members expressed their continued concerns regarding Southern Cable's failure to comply with the provisions as stipulated in the County's franchise agreement. Following a discussion Commissioner Shaw made a motion that Southern Cable report to the Board at the mid - month meeting in July concerning their plans for future construction of cable in the County and that the County Attorney have the proper documents prepared at the next commissioner's meeting in order for the County to !'call in" the performance bond; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Bobby Wicker, Tax Administrator, appeared before the Board and reported on the pro- posals the Tax Office has received for the 1988 Revaluation Program. Following this report, Mr. Wicker stated that it is his recommendation that the Board contract with the firm of W.P. Ferris, Inc., for a total mass revaluation program for Harnett County. The Board Recognized Bill Ferris, representative with W. P. Ferris, Inc., who presented a general overview of his proposal for Harnett County. Following Mr. Ferris' presentation, the Board asked Mr. Dallas Pope, Assistant County Manager, for his recommendations concerning the Revaluation Program. Mr. Pope briefed the Board on the detailed research and study that had been involved in the County's search for a revaluation program for Harnett County. He stated that the program offered by W. P. Ferris, Inc., has been proven and felt that it was the best system on the market. Mr. Pope recommended that the County contract with W. P. Ferris, Inc. for the 1988 Revaluation Program and Total Automation of the Tax Office. Following this discussion, Commissioner Collins made a motion that the contractual agreements be prepared between W. P. Ferris, Inc., and Harnett County for revaluation consulting services, computer hardware and computer software in the amount of $236,688 and that the Chairman and Clerk to the Board are hereby authorized to sign the necessary contractural agreements; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer, appeared before the Board and presented fax their consideration the following resolution: HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it appears that several budgets of the General Fund of Harnett County will be overexpended during the Fiscal Year 1985 -86; and WHEREAS, it will be necessary to overspend these budgets inthe due process of operation of the several budgets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HARENTT THAT the County Finance Officer is hereby authorized to pay any and all necessary expenses of the several departments in the operation of their offices. Duly adopted this the Sixteenth Day of June, 1986. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s /Jesse Alphin Chairman ATTEST: s /Vanessa W. Young Clerk The Board questioned as to whether the approval of this resolution would result in any large expenditures being approved which should be brought to their attention. Mrs. Young explained that if there should be a large expenditure it would come before the Board as a budget amendment. This resolution would cover expenses of $100 or less. The Board requested that as a matter of information Mrs. Young present them with a report on` expenditures which exceed the line item by $100. Following this discussion, Commissioner Collins made a motion that the foregoing resolution be approved; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. 59 Dallas Pope, Assistant County Manager, presented to the Board for consideration a resolution abandoning SR 2074. This matter was tabled from the Commissioner's meeting of June 2, 1986. Commissioner Stewart made a motion that no action be taken on this resolution; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. BUDGET AMENDMENTS:Commissioner Shaw moved for the approval of the following budget amendment to the SHERIFF DEPT. Sheriff's Department; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: AIRPORT LANDFILL Code 10 -5100 -046, Medical Supplies $ Drugs, Increase by $1,000 Code 10 -5100 -047, Food and Provisions, Increase by $8,000 Code 10- 5100 -056, Crime Prevention, Decrease by $4,000 Commisiioner Collins moved for the approval of the following budget amendment to the Airport as presented by Dallas Pope, Assistant County Manager; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: Code 10- 6500 -013, Utilities, Increase by $600 Code 10- 6500 -015, Maintenance $ Repairs - Bldg., Decrease by $3,000 Code 10- 6500 -037, N. C. Sales Taxc, Increase by $50 Code 10- 6500 -039, County Sales Tax, Increase by $25 Code 10- 6500 -045, Contracted Services, Increase by $500 Code 10- 6500 -057, Miscellaneous Expense, Increase by $520 Code 10- 6500 -074, Capital Outlay, Increase by $5,700 Code 10- 6500 -078, Apron Expansion, Stub Taxiway, Increase by $4,340 Code 10- 6500 -079, Powerline Relocation, Decrease by $334,500 Code 10- 6500 -080, Parallel Taxiway G Turnaround, Increase by $207,995 Commissioner Shaw moved for the approval of the following budget amendment to the Sanitation Landfill; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: Code 10- 6600 -016, Maintenance & Repair, Increase by $39,000 Code 10- 6600 -013, Utilities, Increase by $100 Code 10- 6600 -045, Contracted Services, Increase by $7,000 Code 10- 6600 -003, Salaries $ Wages -- Part -time, Decrease by $4,200 Code 10- 6600 -007, Retirement Expense, Decrease by $1,000 Code 10- 6600 -074, Capital Outlay, Decrease by $800. SOCIAL SERVICES Commissioner Collins moved for the adoption of the following budget amendment of Social Services Budget as presented by Jack Bryan, Director of Social Services; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: TAX DEPT. Code 10- 7700 -002, Salaries & Wages, Decrease of $8,000 Code 10- 7710 -140, A.F.D.C., Increase of $5,000 Code 10- 7700 -062, Sate Foster Care R$B, Increase by $3,000 Code 10- 7700 -003, Salaries $ Wages -- Part -time, Decrease of $2,350 Code 10- 7700 -066, Family Planning, Increase by $50 Code 10- 7700 -065, A.F.D.C. -F.C., Increase by $1,000 Code 10- 7700 -074, Capital Outlay, Increase by $300 Code 10- 7710 -141, A.A. & A.C., Increase by $1,000 Commissioner Collins made a motion that the following budget amendment for the Tax Department be approved; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: Code 10- 4500 -003, Salaries $ Wages -- Part -time, Decrease by $290 Code 10- 4500 -008, Workmen's Compensation, Decrease by $1,166 Code 10- 4500 -012, Printing $ Binding, Increase by $1,421 Code 10- 4500 -014, Travel $ Meetings Increase by $35 RESOLUTION RE: Commissioner Shaw moved for the adoption of the following resolution concerning rate RATE CHANGES FOR changes for residential and commercial water rates for the Northeast Metropolitan WATER Water District; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Northeast Metroploitan water board recommends the following rate changes for residential and commercial water rates: 1. Increase residential rates for all water used over 20,000 gallons from $1,10 /1,000 gallons to $1.30/1,000 gallons. 2. Increase commercial rates from $1.10 /1,000 gallons to $1.30/1,000 gallons. WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District has requested the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to approve these revisions; so NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS establish the residential water rates and commercial water rates as follows: 1. Increase the residential rates to the new rate of $1.30 /1,000 gallons of water used over 20,000 gallons effective July 1, 1986, 2. Increase the commercial rates to $1.30/1,000 gallons effective July 1, 1986. DULY ADOPTED THIS THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF JUNE, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY -SIX. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s /Jesse Alphin Chairman ATTEST: s /Vanessa W. Young Clerk ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of June 16, 1986, duly adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Following this meeting, the Board of Commissioners are to meet as the governing body for the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County. Clerk