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1206197667 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 6th, 1976. REGUL`R e Iecem•er . meeting convened on Monday, December 6, 1976, at 9:00 A.M. The Chairman Bobby R. Etheridge, called the meeting to order with Commissioners Jesse Alphin, W. J. Cotton, M. H. Brock and Lloyd Stewart present. The Clerk was also in attendance. MORNING PRAYER The morning prayer was led by Commissioner Alphin. MINUTES READ AND APPROVED The minutes from the last meetings were read and approved. DON DUPREE FROM DOT Don Dupree of the Department of Transportation reported to the Board on the road construction for the County, and dis- cussed the request of the Board of Educations' request for road maintenance and construction of the roads connected with the new schools. Mr. Dupree suggested that the request be made known to the new road councilman after July 1, 1977. The Chairman indicated that the record show that the request was being filed again at this time with the Department of Transportation by the handing over of the letter from the Board of Education to the representative of the Department of Transportation, Don Dupree. Road Petition -Joe's Road The following resolution pertaining to Joe's Road was pre- sented for action by the Board: Action LIBRARY REPORT EXTENSION TO SHERIFF QUARTERS OPENING OF THE BIDS FOR THE JUVENILE VEHICLE RESOLUTION HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, a petition requesting that Joe's Road, located off SR 1291 has been submitted to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, an investigative report has been requested by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners of the State Department of Transportation in regards to the petition submitted, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THAT: L. Acknowledgement be made that E. J. Butler, Division Engineer and N. C. Blackmon Division Staff Engineer of the State Department of Transportation, have under letter daze of November 29, 1976, recomm- ended that Joe's Road be placed on the State System for maintenance, and 2. It is the desire also of the Board of Commissioners that this road be placed on the state system, and 3. That the execution of this resolution will serve as official action of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, in requesting that Joe's Road be palced nn state maintenance. Adopted this 6th day of December, 1976. Commissioner Cotton moved for the adoption of the foregoing resolution, Commissioner Alphin seconded and the resolution was unanimously adopted. Margaret Randall, Librarian, reported to the Board that the library Board was seeking sites for a new library build- ing, and that a written proposal would be forthcoming. Commissioner Brock and Deputy Sturgill reported on the proposed new sheriff department extension, stating that the construction was proposed at an estimated cost of $23,800. Commissioner Alphin moved that the project be begun, that funds being received through public works be allocated to fund the project is it is deemed an legal exp- enditure of the funds, and if not, that the cost of the construction be applied to the contingency fund allocation. Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and the issue pass- ed unanimously. The Chairman declared the time to be 9:30 A. M., time for the opening of the bids for the furnishing of a vehicle for the County Juvenile Program, and proceeded to receive the bids. The bid received was from Brock Chevrolet, Co., Inc., and listed a base price of $4,667., with tax at $93.34 for a total of $4,760.34. The Chairman referred the matter to a committee composed of Commissioners Cotton and Brobk TAX COLLECTOR TAX SUPERVISOR for a reviewing of the propsal bid and arecommendation to the Board. W. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, reported on the activities of his department, as to totals and percentages for the month of November and the plans for the month of December. For an exception to the regular schedule, Commissioner Cotton moved that payments of taxes made through January 3 be free of penalty for late payment, due to the fact that Friday is a county holiday. Commissioner Stewart seconded and the issue carried. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, requested a refund for J. Newell Patterson Heirs, Route 1, Broadway, refund for error in evaluating an irrigation system, $85.05. Commissioner Cotton moved the refund be granted, Commissioner Alphin seconded, and the issue passed. The Tax Supervisor rrequested a refund for James P. & Lola Powell, Homestead exemption in the amount of $57.50. Comm- issioner Cotton moved the refund be granted, Commissioner Stewart seconded and the issue passed. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS The statement of investments for the county was filed with the commissioners. BICENTENNIAL REPORT- Mrs Luci Uzzle Mrs. Lucy Uzzle delivered a bicentennial report to the r Commissioners along with two books and photographs and des - criptions. She discussed some county historical sites and challenged the commissioners to continue collecting data on the county for future generations heritage. Reprints RESOLUTION RE: ERWIN REDSKINS The Chairman expressed appreciation to Mrs. Uzzle for her labor and stated that the county was indebted to her for this historical presentation, and requested that she continu to accumulate data essential to the preservation of this historical record of the county. Commissioner Brock moved that the disposition of the volumes presented by Mrs. Uzzle be as follows: One copy to go to the Harnett County Library and the other to be placed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for safekeeping. Commissioner Cotton seconded and the issue passed. The Chairman then asked Mrs. Uzzle to present the cost of the reprint of the book so that more could be secured for other strategic centers in the county. The following resolution directed to the Erwin Redskins was approved and adopted by the Board by a motion by Comm- issioner Brock, a second by all the commissioners in attendance, and hereby made a part of the record.: NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the ERWIN REDSKINS have won the Eastern North Carolina 2 -A Championship, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners expresses warmest congratulations to the players, the coach, and the staff of the ERWIN REDSKINS; and WHEREAS, for the recognition brought to Harnett County in this outstanding season of the REDSKINS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners hereby notes with pride their achievement; and, WHEREAS, the REDSKINS have displayed exemplary sportmanship and conduct and have represented Harnett County with dignity; and, WHEREAS, the superlative performance of the REDSKINS has brought honor and distinction to the team, the school, the community, and the county. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners hereby pays tribute to and honors each individual effort expended toward the achievement of this distinction; and, FURTHER, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the records of'Harnett County that those in the future may read, see, and know of the accomplishment of the ERWIN REDSKINS of ERWIN HIGH SCHOOL, and that copies be sent to the Redskins and the Harnett County School Board. DONE THIS 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER NINETEEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SIX. 69, FLAG PRESENTATION Mr. J. Ed Williams, Town Manager of Erwin, at the request of the Board of Commissioners upon their securing a United States Flag and a North Carolina Flag to be placed permanently in the Commissioners meeting room, made a verbal presentation ceremony. He challenged that a renewed dedication to the flag be revived in the hearts and minds of the people, in thankfulness for the heritage we have, in the freedoms that we claim, and for the priv- ilege to live in this United States of America. He asked that those present renew their dedication to the flag by again offering the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Etheridge expressed appreciation to Mr. Williams and the Boy Scouts of America for the impressive flag presentation on behalf of the Board and the people of the county. CENTRAL HARNETT COUNTY PARK FUNDED Chairman Etheridge informed the Board that word had been received that the grant requested to fund the costs in- volved with the Central Harnett County Park was approved in the amount of $89,600. from the Bureau of Outdoor Re- creation and that a request was being made in the Jan- uary 20th allocations for funding for the Western Harnett County Park. GIFT TO CHAIRMAN ETHERIDGE RESOLUTION TO CHAIRMAN ETHERIDGE Resolution Commissioner Alphin presented a gift to Chairman Etheridge as a gesture of appreciation and goodwill as his term exp- ires on this date, of a gavel appriately engraved with the dates of his service as Chairman of the Board. He stated in the giving of the gift, that under the capable leadership of this Chairman, government in Harnett County had operated in the state of excellence and that present and future generations would benefit by the efforts of the Commissioners and the Chairman. Commissioner Brock offered the following resolution for consideration of the Board. The resolution was adopted by a motion made by Commissioner Alphin a second made by Commissioner and a unanimous vote. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR BOBBY R. ETHERIDGE THAT, WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge was appointed to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners on the 4th day of June, 1973 to fill out the unexpired term of the late D. P. Ray, Jr.; and WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge was and is an expert by training and experience in the areas of finance and corporate management; and WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge, upon acceptance of his appointment, made a personal and exhaustive review of County finances and County governmental struc- ture; and WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge was recognized by his fellow Commissioners for his leadership ability in these and other areas and was called upon by them to serve as Chairman of the Board ot[ the 2nd day of December, 1974, only 18 months after he was appointed to the Board; and WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge has served with distinction as an active and ener- getic Chairman and during his two terms as Chairman the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County has moved from study to action in many fields, to include school construction, area water systems, airports and County parks; and WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge, in his capacity as a County Commissioner, has worked tirelessly to establish procedures by which the Commissioners, the media and the public can be informed about County business and these procedures include a budgeting policy that makes financial details available in budget form, a docketing policy that gives the public at least two weeks within which to comment on major items of pending County business, an investment policy that takes full advantage of peak collection periods for County taxes and a property inventory system that permits full and complete accountability of County property; and WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge has been appreciative of those who really serve the people of Harnett County and has promoted the establishment of an annual recognition banquet to recognize all County employees and has promoted the establishment of an annual law and order month to recognize all law enforcement personnel serving the citizens of Harnett County; and 7 WHEREAS, Bobby R. Etheridge has given thought to the future and has promoted the efforts of the Harnett County Planning and Development Agency to establish long range plans that include planning for land use development in Harnett County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that Bobby R. Etheridge be and he is hereby thanked, on behalf of all the citizens of Harnett County, for his outstanding and exemplary service to Harnett County as A county Commissioner and for his leadership role as Chairman of the Board; that this resolution be presented to Bobby R. Etheridge and copies be made available to the media. CHAIRMAN ETHERIDGE'S NAMEPLATE ADJ OURINMEN T 7/21a± Seer ary Commissioner Brock moved that be given to him as a token of Alphin seconded and the issue The m sting adjourned for the in t . e candidate of th 4 elect Chairman Etheridge's nameplate appreciation, Commissioner carried. 12 o'clock ceremony of swearing ion. Chairman Clerk to Board THE MINUTES OF THE AFTERNOO SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 1976. AFTERNOON SESSION Election of the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD APPRECIATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN • VICE - CHAIRMAN The afternoon session of the Board of Commissioners meeting convened in the Commissioners Room on December 6, 1976. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., because the Board had not yet elected a Chairman. The Clerk asked that the business be carried on by the nominations for A Chairman of the Board. Commissioner Cotton nominated Jesse Alphin as Chairman of the Board, Commissioner Stewart seconded the nomination and moved the nominations be closed. Each commissioner - W. J. Cotton, Jr., W. A. Shaw, Jr., M. H. Brock,and Lloyd G. Stewart - voted affirmatively when the issue was put to vote and the Clerk officially declared Jesse Alphin to be the Chairman of the Board. Chairman Alphin expressed his appreciation for the confidence and trust placed in him by the fellow members and pledged his ability and support toward the due process of handling the affairs of the Board and the County in a unified manner, with oneness ofpurpose, and that the needs and wlefare of the people of the county would be placed above and ahead of the personal preferences. Commissioner Brock moved that Lloyd G. Stewart be nominated as Vice - Chairman, Commissioner Shaw seconded the nomination and asked that nominations be closed. All commissioners voted affirmatively for the issue and Chairman Alphin off- icially declared Lloyd G. Stewart as the Vice- Chairman of the Bard of Commissioners. APPOINTMENTS SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD Commissioner Cotton moved the following appointments serving at the Pleasure of the Board be approved: 1 -YEAR APPOINTMENTS Social Services Board Dog Warden Tax Attorney Veterans Officer County Attorney Clerk to the Board Sheltered Workshop Solid Waste Landfill Standing Committee on Education Region "M" COG Lee- Harnett Mental Health Cape Fear Criminal Justice Planning Comprehensive Health Planning Building and Grounds Jesse Alphin Herbert Hudson E. Marshall Woodal Jean Irvin Edward H. McCormic H.D. Carson, Jr. Lloyd Stewart W. A. Shaw W. J. Cotton, Jr. Lloyd Stewart M. H. Brock M. H. Brock W.J. Cotton, Jr. Lloyd Stewart W. A. Shaw Commissioner Brock seconded the move and the issue passed. Commissioner Shaw moved that H. D. Carson, Jr, be offered a 1- a ointment as County Auditor, Commissioner ewart seconderd tna issue and the issue carried unanimously.