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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, October 19, 1976
REGULAR MEETING
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Tuesday, October 19, 1976, as posted and advertised. The
Chairman, Bobby R. Etheridge, called the meeting to order at
7:45 P.M., with the following members present: M. H. Brock,
Jesse Alphin and W. J. Cotton, Jr.
PRAYER Dennis Burton, Fellowship Baptist Church pastor, led the
evening prayer.
CAST OF "LET GEORGE
DO IT" RECOGNIZED
Acceptance
The Chairman welcomed the visitors, recognized those of the cast
of the bicentennial performance of "Let George Do It" who were
present, and moved the meeting to the lobby of the building to
accept the gift from the Children of "Let George Do It ". West
Jackson, who played the part of George Washington in the prod-
uction, officially presented the gift of a live plant with a
gold engraved plaque on the container, to the county as an act
of appreciation for the governmental structure in this bicentenn1
ial year.
Chairman Etheridge accepted the presentation with appreciation,
honor and gratitude, and offered praise to the children for thei
offering of the gift to serve as a tangible symbol of their
patriotism. The Chairman ordered that the names of those in the
cast be placed in the permanent record of the county as a wit-
ness of the part they played in the bicentennial celebration of
our country's birthday.
Joy Barham
Sandra Boone
David Burton
Denise Darroch
Mark Everette
Mark Faircloth
Mary Lynn Hightower
West Jackson
Beth O'Kelley
Gina Parker
Cathy Rogers
Mike Rouse
Amy Temple
Brenda Boone
Tammy Boone
Julie Burton
Carole Ennis
Angela Faircloth
Lisa Hightower
Melody Ivey
Amy O'Kelley
Amy Oliver
Jennifer Patterson
Edward Rouse
Marj Spence
Mike Thomas, Narrator
Sandra Thomas, Pianist
Gay Burton, Director
REPORT - COUNTY JUVENILE
TASK FORCE Dr. Millard Brown from Buies Creek, Chairman of the Harnett
County Juvenile Task Force, presented "Youth Services Fund
Application for Delinguent Children; for the information of the
Board. The plan outlined problem areas and contained a proposal
for the provisionof group homes and specialized foster care for
delinquent persons that would normally be sent to training schoo
Action was deferred until the mid -month meeting in November, 197
leaving the request for funding as it was prepared and submitte
to the state office, in the amount 90% HEW participation.
REPORT FROM WILLIAMS &
WORKS- Landfill Site Representatives from Williams & Works Engineering Firm from
Sanford appeared before the Board regarding the Dunn - Erwin -Coats
new landfill site. A general discussion was held with the Board
and the representatives.
RESOLUTION RE: Certain
Streets in Manor Hills
Subdivision The following resolution was presented to the Commissioners for
action:
Action
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION-
ERS, in regular session convened on Tuesday, October 19, 1976,
that various streets located in the Manor Hill Subdivision,
Section I, Upper Little River Township, be placed on the State
Secondary Road System for maintenance; this supported by a
petition duly signed and filed with the Department of Trans-
portation, bearing signatures of those owning property adjoining
the designated streets.
This the 19th day of October, 1976.
Commissioner Alphin moved that the foregoing resolution be
adopted, a certified copy sent to the department of Transportati
and record made of the action taken, Commissioner Cotton second-
ed and the issue passed.
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EXPIRATION OF BOARD MEMBERS FOR
LEE - HARNETT MH Jeff Ward, Chairman of the Lee - Harnett Mental Health Area
Board made a written request of the Board of Commissioners
that the county adopt a uniform expiration date of June 30
for all members of the Lee - Harnett Mental Health Area Board.
Commissioner Alphin moved that the county adopt a uniform
expiration date of June 30 for all members of the Lee-
Harnett Mental Health Area Board. Commissioner Cotton second-
ed the motion and the issue passed.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
PLAN The following Affirmative Action Plan for Harnett County, was
presented for the pleasure of the Board:
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Effective, efficient administration of Harnett County Government and program
delivery depends on a staff with a wide range of skills and backgrounds. To
be successful, the staff must have the confidence and cooperation of our
County's citizens. The staff should be a reflection of the citizenry, and
it is the policy of the County that the staff composition should parallel the
demographic make up of Harnett County.
The Board of County Commissioners adopts this Affirmative Action Plan to
assist in carrying out the County's non - discrimination policy.
Non - Discrimination Policy. It is the policy of Harnett County, in compliance
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
1. To provide equality of opportunity of employment with the county
for all persons;
2. To carry out all planning, programs, and activities in ways- so
that no persons will be subjected to discrimination and which
will be in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
3 To afford full and fair representation of all sectors of the
population in the County on planning and policy committees made
up to reflect the composition and interests of the population in
the area.
Employment and Personnel Practices. It is the policy of the County to
prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national
origin in all aspects of its personnel policies, programs, practices and
operations, and in all its working conditions and to promote the full
realization of equal opportunity in employment through continuing programs
affirmative action in Harnett County.
Affirmative Action Program. The County Manager shall direct the
implementation of this Affirmative Action Program in every aspect of
employment policy and practice, including recruitment, employment, training
and promotion.
All positions are open to the widest range of persons possible, given certain
baisc skills needed to perform the job. To this end, hiring and promotion
practices will encourage upgrading employee skills subsequent to job place-
ment.
The responsibility for delivery of services and administration of the
public trust is demanding. Direction of these activities should be in the
hands of well- trained, experienced staff members who understand the process
of county government as well as the delivery of each area of service to the
people of Harnett County. Therefore, persons filling administrative positions
must possess necessary training and experience to be able to function
immediately at a high level of effectiveness.
The following actions will be toutinely taken im implementing the Affirmative
Action Program:
1. Employment opportunities and notice of the county's non - discrimination
policy in employment will be well advertised to give broadest possible
notification throughout the area.
2. Opportunity for advancement and training will be posted on bulletins
board in the Courthouse so that it can come to the attention of all County
employees.
3. It is the goal of County administration and service agencies that the
staff will represent major sectors for the County population at
least in proportion to their percentages in the County population as
a whole.
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CTION
HARNETT COUNTY*
Total Population: 53,743
Racial Minorities: 12,082 (22 percent of total population)
Female: 27,299 (51 percent of total population)
Age 60 or over: 7,181 (13 percent of total population)
4. To aid in achieving the objectives of the Affirmative Action Program,
every effort shall be made to encourage upward mobility of employees
in the County government system through flexible recruiting and pro-
motion practices, on- the -gob training, and fostering other self -help
activities designed to raise employees' level of skill and performance.
5. A notice of the County's policy on non - discrimination in employment
will be posted in conspicuous places so it will come to the attention
of all county employees and applicants for employment.
*Statistics are from "Projected Population by Age, Color and Sex,
July 1, 1976, "Baseline Statistics for Needs Assessment, ", prepared
by the Department of Human Resources, State of North Carolina,
April, 1964.
Adopted this the 19th day of October, 1976.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BY /s/ B. R. Etheridge
Chairman
Commissioner Alphin moved to approve the plan for Harnett County, Comm-
issioner Cotton seconded the move and the issue carried unanimously.
F REPORT The General Fund report for the month of September, 1976, was presented
to the board members.
EQUEST - Victor
. Jones Commissioner M. H. Brock reported to the Board that he had received a
request from Victor R. Jones, Sr., 108 Holmes Street, Erwin, for exemption
from privilege license applicable to blind persons. Commissioner Brock
made a motion that he be exempt, Commissioner Alphin seconded the motion
and the issue passed. The Chairman ordered that this information be given
to the Tax Collector.
DJOURNED The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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