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04031978219 THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, APRIL 3, 1978 CALL TO ORDER PRAYER MINUTES APPROVED DON DUPREE, DOT The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 1978, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lilling- ton, North Carolina. Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. Chairman Jesse Alphin and Commissioners Brock, Shaw, Cotton, and Stewart were present. Also, H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board, and Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, were present. Dr. Anne Moore led the morning prayer. The minutes from the March 20, 1978, meeting were read and approved Don Dupree, District Engineer with the Department of Transportation appeared before the Board to discuss road matters and situations in Harnett County. FUQUAY RESCUE Mr. John McLean appeared before the Board and requested that SQUAD TO SERVE Buckhorn and Hector's Creek Townships continue to be served by the HECTOR'S CREEK AND Fuquay Rescue Squad. Commissioner Cotton made a motion that Tom BUCKHORN TWP. Lanier, Civil Preparedness Director, conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing this district. Commissioner Cotton also recommended that Mr. McLean and M. H. Brock, County Manager, work conjunctively with the Civil Preparedness Director and that th outcome of this study be reported to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Brock explained to the other Board members that this study would be a time - consuming project because it would follow the same process as if a new fire or rescue district were being created. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. RESOLUTION RE: APPRECIATION OF MRS. EMMA LEE WEST APPRECIATION Commissioner Brock presented the following resolution of apprecia- tion to Mrs. Emma Lee West, who was awarded the Most Valued Employee by the Central District of the North Carolina Social Services Association on March 29, 1978, and moved for its adoption. Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. THAT, whereas, Emma Lee West is an employee of the Harnett County Department of Social Services, having begun work on November 1, 1949; and WHEREAS, the Central District of the North Carolina Social Services Association recognized her outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the field of Social Work, and awarded her the highest honor of The Most Valued Employee on March 29, 1978, in Wilson, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, her dedication and devotion to duty and the well -being of her fellowman has touched the lives of the poor, the affluent, the elderly, the young, and the oppressed citizens of the county; and WHEREAS, in the more than twenty -five years of employment, her determination for expediency and excellency in performance, her just and impartial judgments, have exalted her to a position of honor, respect, and esteem by her fellow workers and all who know her; and WHEREAS, through her active participation in civic, religious, community, and political affairs, she has gained recognition and support for Social Service program, reflecting credit on the agency and the people of Harnett County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that Emma Lee West be and she is hereby thanked on behalf of all the citizens of Harnett County for her commendable efforts and contribution to the betterment of all mankind; that a copy of this resolution be presented to Emma Lee West and copies be made available to the media. COUNTY OF HARNETT BY: s/ Jesse Alphin Jesse Alphin, Chairman Mrs. Emma Lee West expressed her appreciation to the Board for this recognition and to the agents who worked so diligently for her and the Department of Social Services. SEALED BIDS FOR The Board of Commissioners publicly opened the sealed bids which METAL BUILDING - were received for the construction of a metal building in Buies AMBULANCE SERVICE Creek for the Harnett County Ambulance Service. Three bids were received: (1) Turlington & Turlington, Lillington, North Carolina, in the amount of $39,372; (2) Metal Building Systems of N.C. Inc., Sanford, North Carolina, in the amount of $39,224; and (3) Finch Construction Company, Dunn, North Carolina, in the amount of $41,950. Commissioner Cotton recommended that the County Manager, M. H. Brock, and Commissioner Bill Shaw study these bids to make certain they met all the necessary requirements and that this committee let the bid to the lowest bidder which meets all the required specifications. 220 RESOLUTION RE: HARNETT Mrs. Avis Hall, RSVP Director, appeared before the Board COUNTY VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONand presented the following resolution proclaiming April WEEK 17, through April 22, 1978, "Harnett County Volunteer Reco nition Week::' Commissioner Cotton moved that the Board adopt this resolution, Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. RESOLUTION RE: APPOINT- MENT OF ROBERT SURLES TO METRO BOARD RESOLUTION RE: APPOINT- MENT OF HENRY L. JOHNSON TO METRO BOARD WHEREAS, the effective and efficient delivery of services by many agencies and institutions in the County is dependent upon volunteer aid; and WHEREAS, many citizens of all ages in the County are giving their time, talents, and energy to accomplish these ends; and WHEREAS, all citizens of the County are deeply appreciative of th services these volunteers provide; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners as an expression of their appreciation they do hereby proclaim the week of April Seventeenth through April Twenty- Second, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy- Eight, to be "HARNETT COUNTY VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK" and commends this observance to the County's citizens. Done this 3rd day of April, 1978; COUNTY OF HARNETT By: s/ Jesse Alphin Chairman of the Beard WHEREAS, Chapter 162A, Article 4, as amended, provides that the Board of Commissioners shall apoint three board members of a duly created Metropolitan Water District; and WHEREAS, the term of Robert Surles expires on April 14, 1978; NOW, WHEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett that Robert Surles be and he is hereby reappoint ed to the District Board for a term expiring on April 14, 1981. Upon Motion of Commissioner Cotton, seconded by Commissioner Shaw the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: YeasFive Nays None ; Absent None ; Abstained None . WHEREAS, Chapter 162A, Article 4, as amended, provides that the Board of Commissioners shall appoint three board members of a duly created Metropolitan Water District; and WHEREAS, the term of George T. 1980 and he has resigned effective NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved the County of Harnett that Henry L. appointed to the District Board for Fitzpatrick expires on April 14, April 14, 1978; by the Board of Commissioners for Johnson be and he is hereby a term expiring on April 14, 1980 • Upon Motion of Commissioner Borck, seconded by Commissioner Shawg the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Yeas Five ; Nays None ; Absent None ; Abstained None ; RESIGNATION OF DR. MARSH- Dr. B. P. Marshbanks, Chairman of the Metropolitan Water BANKS FROM THE METRO BOARD District Board, submitted the following letter notifying the Board of his resignation from the District Board. Commissioner Cotton made a motion that the Board regret- fully accept Dr. Marshbanks resignation from the Metropoli- tan Water District Board. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. This letter is notification of my resignation from the Metropoli- tan Water District Board of Directors, effective immediately. Let me assure you and all others concerned that this has not been a hasty decision. As you know, I was in an automobile accident last year that kept me out of my office for may weeks. Since then it has been necessary for me to rearrange priorities so that I can once again practice Dentistry full time. 221_x' For over ten years I have actively supported a water system for our county. As a member of the Harnett County Planning Board in 1968, I heard a county health official report to us that a large percent of our citizens were drinking contaminated water. Some wells were actually fed by seepage from septic tanks. Even today, ten years later, contaminated wells still exist and the only way these families can afford a clean water supply is through a collective system. As I see pipe being laid along our highway I feel good about the small contribution I've made toward bringing this about. Sincerely, s/ B. P. Marshbanks, Jr. RESOLUTION RE: APPOINT- WHEREAS, Chapter 162A, Article 4, as amended, provides that the Board MENT OF MRS. LEONORE of Commissioners shall appoint three board members of a duly created TUCK TO METRO BOARD Metropolitan Water District; and APPOINTMENTS TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM CHANGES WHEREAS, the term of B. P. Marshbanks, Jr., expires on April 14, 1979, and he has resigned effective April 14, 1978; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett that Leonore Tuck be and she is hereby appointed to the District Board for a term expiring April 14, 1979. Upon Motion of Commissioner Cotton, seconded by Commissioner Stewart, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Yeas Five; Nays None; Absent None; Abstained None. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the following people be appointed to serve on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board for Region "M" Council of Governments. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 1. Mr. B. E. Sturgill, Chief Deputy, Harnett County 2. Chief Ron Peters, Chief of Police, Coats 3. Chief B. P. Jones, Chief of Police, Dunn 4. Mr. Ralph Barefoot, Commissioner, Dunn 5. Mr. No Wortman, Associate Superintendent for Instruction, Harnett County School System 6. Mr. W. J. Cotton, Jr., Commissioner, Harnett County. Commissioner Cotton made a motion that the following proposed changes in the Local Retirement System become effective July 1, 1978, and that the employer rate of contribution be increased to 6.81% in order to provide these changes to the employees of Harnett County. These proposed changes will require action by the 1978 Session of the General Assembly. 1. Increase the benefit formula from 1.50% of four year average final compensation time years of service to 1.55% of four year average final compensation time years of service; 2. Provide a 7% adjusting increase effective July 1, 1978, to pre -July 1, 1976, retirees and beneficiaries on the rolls as of July 1, 1977; and 3. Increase the death benefit provision, for those covered by this option provision, as follows: (a) to provide a maximum payment of $20,000 (present maximum $15,000); (b) to extend the 90 day coverage period following disabil- ity retirement to 366 days; and (c) to extend the coverage period for active employees be- yond the day on which age 65 is attained to the end of the fiscal year in which age 65 is attained. Commissioner Brock seconded the motion, and it passed with a unanimous vote. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners felt that these changes needed to be made because (1) the need to keep the Local Retirement System competitive in view of complete transferability between the State and Local Retirement Systems and (2) the need to attract qualified employees into government work at the local level. 1 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT Earl Jones, Tax Collector, filed the report of his department for the month of March with the Board. TAX ATTORNEY'S REPORT TAX SUPERVISOR'''S REPORT MBASSOCIATES - LETTER ADJOURNMENT /. • Aids./ .l■t Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, submitted the report of the Tax Attorney for the month of March. Name Averasboro Township: Southeastern Rental Corp. Grove Township: Mid -State Homes, Inc. Johnsonville Township: Marshall Bass Neill's Creek Township Clevern McLean Stewart's Creek Township Trelis Walker Upper Little River Twsp. Charles Lewis Bethea following Shit No. Amount Coll. Attorney's Fee 77 CVD 0869 $ 3,161.52 233.43 100.64 594.30 450.92 77 CVD 0487 78 CVD 0063 78 CVD 0100 78 CVD 0085 78 CVD 0061 102.19 $40.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 50.00 $ 3,642.00 $230.00 Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and requested the following refunds: 1. Lee Wayne Tudor, Black River Township, in the amount of $22.80, for error in value of Toyota. 2. L. D. Black, Jr., & Lois B., Anderson Creek Township, in the amount of $45.24, not in Anderson Creek Fire Dist. Commissioner Cotton made a motion that the Board grant these refunds on the recommendation of the Tax Supervisor. Com- missioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Cotton moved that the following letter from MBAssociates be recorded in the Minute Docket, Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. MBAssociates, North Carolina Operations, 608 East McNeil Street, P. 0. Box 11415, Lillington, NC 27546 March 24, 1978 Harnett County Harnett County Lillington, NC Attention: Mr. Gentlemen: Board of Commissioners Office Building 27546 Jack Brock MBAssociates has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy which will require the use of a small quantity of explosives. We intend to purchase and store the following types and amounts of explosives at our Lillington facility. 1. Detonating Cord, 25 pounds. 2. Delay Detonators (Percussion Type) 30 pounds 3. Electric Blasting Caps, 1 pound The explosives will be stored in a magazine which we will construct to the rear of our existing building. External storage, internal usage, safety and security requirements will be in accordance with the Department of Defense Contractor's Manual for Ammunition, Explosives and Related Dangerous Material. Please advise us of any county regulations, requirements or permits needed which would govern or control our handling or storage of this explosive. We do not anticipate the need for any explosives in our plant before 15 May, 1978. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, s/ Thomas E. Fleming, Quality Control Manager The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Clerk SL4