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03061978211 THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, MARCH 6, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 6, 1978, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina. Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. Chairman Jesse Alphin and Commissioners Brock, Cotton, Shaw, and Stewart were present. H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board, and Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, were also present. PRAYER Mr. Bob Etheridge led the morning prayer. APPROVAL OF The minutes from the February 20, 1978, meeting were read and approved MINUTES DOT - PAVING OF Mr. Arthur Williamson, Member of the Board of Transportation; Mr. E. SECONDARY ROADS J. Butler, District Engineer; and Mr. Don Dupree, Resident Engineer; appeared before the Board to discuss which secondary roads should be paved and improved with the bond money which was allocated Harnett County in the State Highway Bond Act of 1977. Mr Arthur Williamson presented and recommended a list of secondary roads to the Board of Commissioners which he had studied and felt needed to be improved. Several citizens of Harnett County appeared before the delegation from the Department of Transportation and expressed their concern in regards to the condition of their roads. The representatives present were Mary Jernigan, SR 1252; Milton Moore, SR1139; Calvin McNeill, SR 1210; and Sam McArtan, SR 1227. Mr. Williamson informed these residents that even though their roads were not on the recommended list, that they might have a chance of being paved and upgraded if the Department of Transportation was unable to obtain right of ways. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Board adopt the following resolution to accept Mr. Williamson proposal, Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. At the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, March 6, 1978, the Commissioners reviewed and accepted the road improvement program for 1978 -1979. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved the secondary road improvements listed below: SR NO Description Length Scope Estimated Cost 1. N/A County wide spot stabilization N/A N/A $ 60,000.00 2. N/A Upgrade substandard subdivision streets to minimum standards: (a) George Street 0.17 mi. N/A 3,500.00 (b) William Street 0.19 mi. N/A 2,500.00 (c) Beasley Street 0.20 mi. N/A 3,000.00 (d) Anne Street 0.06 mi. N/A 2,500.00 (e) Eldridge Street 0.15 mi. N/A 3,500.00 3. 1713 From SR 1705 to SR 1712 0.90 mi. Grade, drain, STBC $ pave 45,000.00 4. 1787 From Cumberland C/L to SR 1811 1.20 mi. Grade, drain, STBC $ pave 60,000.00 5. 1416 From US 401 to Dead End 1.40 mi. Grade, drain, STBC & pave 70,000.00 6. 1521 From SR 1532 to SR 1534 7. 1226 From SR 1211 to SR 1229 8. 1290 From NC 87 to SR 1203 9. 1110 From SR 1108 to SR 1111 10. 2069 From SR 2016 to Dead End 11. 2036 From SR 2030 to SR 2038 12. 1740 From SR 1735 to SR 1739 13. 1739 From SR 1740 westwardly 14. 1559 From SR 1558 to NC 27 1.70 mi. Grade, drain, STBC $ pave 94,000.00 0.50 mi. Grade, drain, STBC P, pave 24,000.00 0.74 mi. STBC F, pave 28,000.00 1.00 mi. Grade, drain, STBC €, pave 50,000.00 0.60 mi. STBC F, pave 22,000.00 1.80 mi. STBC $ pave 65,000.00 0.39 mi. Grade, drain, STBC & pave 20,000.00 0.25 mi. Grade, drain, STBC & pave 15,000.00 1.20 mi. Grade, drain $ STBC 36,000.00 Total Estimated Cost$604,000.00 Unallocated 56,993.00 Total Funds Available $660,993.00 2 RESOLUTION RE: LOCAL Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, appeared before the Board INSULATION CODE FOR and discussed the following resolution. Commissioner Cotton HARNETT COUNTY introduced and moved that the ordinance to License Insulation Contractors and Others Who Install Materials and Equipment Designed to Meet the Energy Conservation Standards of the State Building Code and To Regulate All Persons, Firms, and Corporation Installing Such Materials and Equipment be adopted. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with the following unanimous vote: AYES: Chairman Jesse Alphin Commissioner Lloyd Stewart Commissioner W. J. Cotton, Jr. Commissioner W. A. Shaw, Jr. Commissioner it Hi.. "- Jack 'Brock NOES: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY. Section 1. Authority. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Chapter 703, North Carolina Session Laws of 1977, and G.S. 153A -134. Section 2. License Required. On\and after January 1, 1978, no person, firm, or corporation may for a consideration install, alter, or restore, within any unincorporated part of Harnett County and within any city which adopts this ordinance pursuant to the authority granted in G.S. 153A -122, any insulation or other materials or energy utilization equipment designed or intended to meet the State Building Code requirements for insulation and energy utilization standards who is not either: (a) licensed as a contractor to do the proposed work under Chapter 87 of the General Statutes; (b) working under the supervision of a registered architect or professional enginner; (c) an owner working upon his own building; or (d) license4,under this ordinance. Section 3. Applications Every person desiring a license under this ordinance shall submit an application for such license to the building inspector conforming to the following requirements: (1) Form of Application. Each application shall be a written statement upon forms provided by the building inspector. (2) Contents of Application. Each application shall contain the follow- ing information: (a) Name and home address of the applicant, if an individual, or home office address, if a corporation or partnership; (b) Names and home addresses of the partners, if a partnership; (c) Names and home addresses of the officers and directors, if a corporation; (D) Place where the proposed business is to be located; (e) Complete record of all convictions of felonies or acts involv- ing dishonesty, fraud, or deceit by the applicant or any employ- ee, partner, officer, or director of the applicant, whether in this or any other state or jurisdiction; (f) Complete record of all licenses held by the applicant or any employee, partner, officer, or director of the applicant authorizing activities of the type regulated by this ordinance or other activities involving construction, alteration, or modification of buildings and structures; (g) Information as to the circumstances in which any local, state, or federal government or agency has refused, suspended, or revoked a license of the type described in paragraph (f) to applicant or any employee, partner, officer, or director of the applicant. (3) License Fees. Each application shall be accompanied by a license fee in the amount of $10 for such license such amount to be for the calendar year and prorated by quarters to the end of such year. (4) False Statements. False statements on any application for a license shall be grounds for immediate revocation or denial of such license. Section 4. Procedure for Issuance. (1) Review by County Officers. Each application received by the building inspector shall be promptly forwarded to the sheriff's office for review. Such officers shall promptly make any comments and recommendations per- taining to the application and forward them to the building inspector. (2) Licensing Agency. The application and any comments and recommendations relating thereto shall be considered by the building inspector which shall then issue or deny the license pursuant to the following standards. Standards. The building inspector shall issue the license unless it shall find that the applicant or any employee, partner, officer, or director of the applicant: (a) Has been convicted within the last three years of a felony or an act act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit, whether in this or any other state or jurisdication; (3) (b) Has been regused a license to do the type of work authorized herein or has had such a license suspended or revoked by any local, state, or federal government or agency and such government or agency has not subsequently granted or restored such license; (c) Has knowingly made a false statement in the application; (d) Has failed to post the bond or other security required by Section 9. (4) Appeal from Denial. Any applicant whose license is denied may appeal the denial to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. After reasonable notice to the applicant, the Board shall afford the applicant an opportu- nity to show why its license should not be denied. Section 5. Termination and Renewal of Licenses. All licenses issued hereunder shall terminate on the last day of the calendar year for which issued. Renewal of such licenses shall be pursuant to the same procedures and requirements set forth for initial issuance. Section 6. Suspension; Revocation; Appeal. (1) The building inspector may suspend or revoke any license issued here- under at any time upon a showing that the applicant or any employee, partner, officer, or director of the applicant has: (a) Knowlingly made a false statement in the application for a licens (b) Violated the State Building Code requirements as to insulation or energy utilization equipment or materials, whether in this or any other jurisdiction; or (c) Been convicted of an act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with respect to any contract entered into for work requiring this license. (2) Any licensee whose license is suspended or revoked may appeal the suspension or revocation to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners After reasonable notice to the licensee, the Board shall afford the licensee an opportunity to show why its license should not be suspended or revoked. Section 7. Change of Location. The location of any licensed business may be changed, provided 10 days' notice thereof is given to the building inspector and operation at such new location does not violate any applicable State or Local law ordinance or regulation. Section 8. Permit Required: "Insulation and Energy Utilizatiort'Permit Fee; Persons Exempted. (1) On and after January 1, 1978, no person, firm, or corporation may for a consideration install, alter, or restore, within any unincorporated part of Harnett County and within any city which adopts this ordinance pursuant to the authority granted in G. S. 153A -122, any insulation or other materials or energy utilization equipment designed or intended to meet the State Building Code requirements for insulation and energy utilization standards without first securing apermit for the work to be done. Such permit shall be either: (a) A general building permit, secured from the Harnett County inspect ion department and evidencing full compliance with all applicable requirements of the State Building Code and other State and local laws; or, 4 RESOLUTION RE: LIBRARY CAPITAL RESERVE FUND (b) An "Insulation and energy utilization" permit, secured from the energy and insulation inspector or County inspection department and evidencing full compliance with the insulat- ion and energy utilization standards in the State Building Code. Foreeach such "insulation and energy utilization" permit issued, there shall be a fee of $5. (2) The following are exempted from the requirement of obtaining a permit: (a) An owner working upon his own building; and, (b) Any person working under the supervision of a registered architect or professional engineer. Section 9. Bond Required. (1) Before a license shall be issued to any applicant, the applicant shall post a bond with Harnett County in the amount of $1,000. In lieu of posting a bond, the applicant may deposit a cashier's check or cash in the same amount. (2) The security required by subsection (1) shall be available to indemnify any person for any damage which may accrue by reason of the applicant's failure property to provide or install insulation, energy utilization equipment or other materials .t designed or intended to meet the State Building Code standars for insulation and energy utilization. Section 10. Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to all the applicable punishment, penalties; and equitable relief provided for by Chapter 703, North Carolina Session Laws of 1977, and G. S. 153A -123. Section 11. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on March 6, 1978. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Board adopt the fol lowing resolution amending and restating the provisions of th Capital Reserve Fund for Harnett County. Commissioner Stewar seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. THAT., WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Harnett County established a Capital Reserve Fund on the 20th day of January, 1975, pursuant to Chapter 159, Article 3, Part 2 of the General Statute of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Resolution establishing the Cppital Reserve Fund relate solely to school construction outlay; and WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners desire to amend the resolution b providing a reserve for construction of Library facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that the resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Harnet County dated January 20, 1975, establishing a Capital Reserve Fund be and the same is hereby amended by substituting the following,provisions: 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Capital Reserve Fund is to provide funds for: (a) School building construction. (b) Library facilities construction. 2. TIME. (a) School purposes. The monies in this fund may be accumulate for school purposes for as long as ten (10) years after Jua'ly 1, 1975. (b) Library purposes. The monies in this fund may be accumulate for library purposes for as long as five years from July 1, 1977. 3. AMOUNT. (a) School purposes. The approximate amount accumulated and. to be accumulated for school building construction and other school capital outlay is Ten Million Dollars. (b) Library purposes. The approximate amount to be accumulated for library facilities construction is Five Hundred Thousand 215 RESOLUTION RE: RETENTION OF DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, DISPLAYS, AND DEVICES ON I -95 APPOINTMENT TO SOCIAL SERVICE BOARD - Mr. Jesse Alphin and Mr. Clyde Adam rescinded INVITATIONS TO BID- - METAL TYPE BUILDING RESOLUTION RE: SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEEK Dollars ($500,000.00). 4. SOURCES. (a) School purposes. The funds for school purposes will be derived from ad valorem taxes and other sources available to the Commissioners (b) Library purposes. The funds for Library purposes will be derived from contributions and may be derived from other sources available to the Commissioners. This the 6th day of March, 1978. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Board adopt the following resolution for the retention of directional signs, displays, and devices on I -95. If these signs were removed, it would have a substantial hard- ship on the County. Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it passed unanimously At the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, March 6, 1978, the Commissioners reviewed Senate Bill No. 769. Senate Bill No. 769 was adopted during the 1977 North Carolina legislature. After reviewing this legislation, and after listening to statements and petitions by various interested persons, the Board determined that in the interestof the traveling public, and the economic welfare and prosperity of Harnett County, that certain billboards and advertising signs should he declared to be tourist - related advertising devices without which certain areas within Harnett County would suffer a substantial economic hardship. The Board of County Commissioners determines and declares by these premises and this resolution that the signs listed in the attached "INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS SURVEYS" and in the attached "PETITIONS FOR RETENTION OF DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, DISPLAYS, AND DEVICES" and summarized in the attached "DEFINED AREA CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS SURVEYS ", are tourist related and with the removal of these signs the welfare of Harnett County would suffer a substantial economic hardship. Therefore, in accordance with said Senate Bill No. 769, the Board of County Commissioners does hereby determine that because arbitary removal of those billboard signs now located in Harnett County would result in a substantial economic hardship to the economy of Harnett County, State of North Carolina, it is therefore resolved that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is requested and directed to suspend the removal of these signs; and further, that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is requested and directed to forward this resolution to the Secretary of Transportation for inclusion as a defined hardship area qualifying for exemption pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 131 (0). This resolution was adopted on March 6, 1978. Commissioner Brock explained to the Board members that an error had been made in the appointments for the Social Services Board and that Mr. Clyde Adams was appointed when Mr. Alphin should have been appointed. Commis- sioner Brock made a motion that Mr. Jesse Alphin be appointed to the Social Services Board and that this appointment be retroactive to July 1, 1977, and that Mr. Adams' appointment which was made last year be rescinded. Mr. Adams' appointment is in effect until June 30, 1978. Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the Invitations for Bwds for one Metal Type Building, 40' wide X 75' length X 14' eave height for the County of Harnett be advertised and distributed to all possible bidders. This building will be used to house the newly created County Ambulance Service in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Commissioner Brock seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Cotton made a motion that the following resolution proclaim- ing the week of March 13, through March 17, 1978, as Special Olympics Week in Harnett County be adopted. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motior and it passed with a unanimous vote. WHEREAS, over 150,000 North Carolina and WHEREAS, training WHEREAS, citizens positive citizens are mentally handicapped; the Special Olympics program was developed to provide athletic and competition for mentally handicapped individuals; and through such athletic endeavors our mentally handicapped can gain the growth and confidence necessary to build a self - image; and 2 6 TAX COLLECTOR REPORT TAX SUPERVISOR REPORT ACTION EXPENDITURE REPORT HARNETT COUNTY AMBULANCE REPORT CENTRAL HARNETT RESCUE DISTRICT VOTE ADJOURNMENT WHEREAS, the highly improtatnt task of aiding these special young people of Harnett County to help themselves can belong to each of us through Special Olympics; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department of Harnett County is sponsoring the 1978 Special Olympics Meet; NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett do hereby proclaim the week of March thirteenth through the seventeenth, nineteen seventy -eight as SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEEK IN HARNETT COUNTY and do command this observance to all of the citizens of Harnett County. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, filed the report of the activities of his department forthemonth of February and his plans for the month of March, 1978. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and requested the following refunds or releases: 1. Johnson Farms, Inc. Neill's Creek Township, in the amount of $1,150 for error in listing combine. 2. Chester Byrd, Upper Little River, in the amount of $36.82 for damage of house in fire. 3. Buies Creek Development, Neill's Creek Township, in the amount of $52.62 for being listed to Buies Creek Development but sold to Martha Layton, Lot #4. 4. Margaret Lasaster, Erwin, North Carolina, in the amount of $17.06 for listing of automobile and paid in Wakd County. 5. Wanda J. Hardison, Neill's Creek Township, in the amount of $30,68 for double listing of automobile. 6. J. A. Senter, Anderson Creek Township, in the amount of $430.02 for double charge. 7. Buies Creek Development, Neills' Creek Township, in the amount of $34.20 for being listed to Buies Creek Development but sold to Martha .Layton, Lot #1. 8. C. B. Bryant, Averasboro Township, exemption for the elderly with limited income in the amount of $55.50. Commissioner Cotton made a motion that the foregoing refunds and release be approved on the recommendation of the Tax Supervisor. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and the issue carried. M. H. Brock, County Manager, filed the expenditures and revenues report with the Board. Commissioner Cotton presented the report of the Harnett County Ambulanc Service for the month of January, 1978, to the Board. Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the proposed Central Harnett Rescu District vote notebe called because of the opposition particularly in the fringe area of the proposed district and that Mr. Tom Lanier work With Mayor Frank Lewis and the people that presented the petition to check on the feasibility of redrawing the district boundaries for furth consideration. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 12 noon. AMC" *:et:LrY /I CYerk airman /,re1 //(A: 1 7