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120319794381 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIISSIOVERS MEETING, DEM'IBER 3, 1979 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES DON DUPREE, DOT Manor Hill Subdivision PPOINTMENTS ibrary Board race Black . Gordon Springle PPOINTMENTS rs. Margaret rewington WC SUBDIVISION The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 3, 1979, in the Commissioner's Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina. Present were: Chairman Jesse Alphin, Commissioners M. H. "Jack" Brock, Lloyd G. Stewart, W. A. Shaw, Jr., and Rudy Collins. Chairman Alphin presiding. Chairman Alphin called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. Bill Shaw for the morning prayer. The minutes of the November 19, 1979, meeting were read and approved. Mr. Don Dupree, District Engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, appeared before the Board and apprised the board of stabilizationwork which has been completed on roads in Western Harnett at an approximate cost of $9,000 to $10,000. A resolution was introduced from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners requesting the addition of the Manor Hill Subdivision, Section 2, to the North Carolina Secondary Road System for maintenance. Mr. Bill Shaw moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded. by Mr. Rudy Collins. Motion carried with a unanimous vote. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that the Department of Transportation be and is hereby petitioned and requested by the proper execution of this document, to add Manor Hill Subdivision, Section 2, to the North Carolina Secondary Road System for maintenance. At the request of the board, Mr. Dupree will check on matters pertaining to SR 1229, SR 1412, and SR 1218. Mr. Dupree also informed the Board that the curb and cuttering in Dunn on the hospital raod will be done under an overall contract which has now been finalized. Mrs. Margaret Randall, Harnett County Librarian, appeared before the Board to recommend the appointment of two additional members to the Harnett County Library Board. Mrs. Randall stated that there are now seven members and that Statutes allow for nine and recommended Mr. C. Gordon Springle as representative from the Angier area and Mrs. Grace Black from the Norrington community. Upon motion by Mr. Lloyd G. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Jack Brock, Mrs. Grace Black and Mr. C. Gordon Springle were unanimously appointed to serve on the Harnett County Library Board for a period of four years. Motion carried unanimously. Mis May Marshbanks appeared before the Board and recommend that Mrs. Margaret Brewington of Route d Dunn be appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Aging; this is to be contingent upon the acceptance of Mrs. Brewington to serve. Mrs. Brewington represents the Indian population and is a Consumer with the Dunn Nutrition Site. The two other members which comprise this Committee are Mrs. Adelaide Kelly and Mrs. Lincoln Blanding. Upon motion by Mr. Rudy Collins, seconded by Mr. Lloyd G. Stewart the appointment of Mrs. Margaret Brewington to serve on the Aging Advisory Committee of Region M was unanimously approved contingent upon her acceptance to serve. Mr. Jack Brock presented the DWC Subdivision and recommended approval of the subdivision. After discussion and upon formal motion by Mr. Brock, seconded by Mr. Bill Shaw, the DWC Subdivisic was unanimously approved. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mr. Lloyd G. Stewart presented three items regarding personnel REPORT policies: (1) Travel Reimbursement - that beginning January 1, 1980, reimbursement for travel be at nineteen cents per mile (2) Adverse Weather Conditions and (3) Deferred Compensation for Employees - recommended that the county not participate in this policy. It was noted that items 1 and 2 will become effect- ive January 1, 1980. BUDGET AMENDMENT CODE 10- 690 -111 BUDGET AMENDMENT CODE 10- 690 -101 Commissioner Stewart made a motion that the reimbursement for travel be at Nineteen Cents (19d) per mile, effective January 1, 1980, and that the following Adverse Weather Condi- tion policy be approved and go into effect on January 1, 1980. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and the issue carried. *Leave - Adverse Weather Conditions In the event of adverse weather conditions, county offices will remain open and the following policy for charging leave will apply where the nature of the operation makes it possible. It is recognized that agencies providing essential services to the public: such as the Sheriff's Departmen and the Ambulance Service, will need to modify this policy in order to maintain adequate services to the public. Employees who are unable to get to work because of hazardous conditions will charge time not worked to vacation or petty leave. In the event hazardous conditions should develop during the working day, employees who anticipate special problems in transportation should be permitted and encouraged to avail themselves of petty leave or annual leave privileges in order to leave early. If catastrophic conditions are declared, necessary instructions will be issued by the County Manager. If extreme hazardous conditions should develop during the working day, the County Manager will have the option of authorizing employees to go home and not charge petty leave or vacation time; However, any employee who left prior to the authori- zation from the County Manager to close the office because of adverse weather conditions will charge leave time not worked to vacation or petty leave. NOTE: Any public announcement will be made in accordance with the above. A budget amendment was presented to the Board of Commissioners to increase the School Capital Outlay Budget, Code 10- 690 -111 in the amount of $113,535. These funds will be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund to cover projected costs of the Area III school. After thorough discussion and conferring with The County Auditor, Mr. Herbert Carson, Commissioner Brock moved that Code 10- 690 -111, School Capital Outlay be amended by $113,535 and that the County Auditor be authorized to convey these funds as needed for payment of invoices incurred for the proposed Area III school and that these funds may be expended from the appropriated funds in the 1979 -80 budget, if the Auditor so desires, and he is hereby authorized to with- draw from the Capital Reserve Fund, if necessary. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Collins and carried with a unani- mous vote. Miss Mae Marshbanks appeared before the Board and requested a budget amendment to the RSVP and Senior Citizens Appropria- tions for an increase of $1,234.40 ''Ms. Marshbanks informed the board that the county would receive matching funds in the amount of $11,106. Mis Marshbanks cited the possible expenditures of these funds were to increase possible fuel assistance to the elderly, to provide housing assistance to increase heating efficiency, such as window insulation and skirting of houses, and to provide chore services to aid in getting' people to nutrition sites. The fuel and housing assistance proposals, if acceptable, could be coordinated through the Community Development Program and the Chore Service through the Social Service Department. Commissioner Lloyd Stewart made a motion to amend the RSVP and Senior Citizens Budget, Code 10- 690 -101, by $1,234. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and the issue carried. 383\ RESOLUTION RE: Commissioner Brock introduced and read the following resolution: Iranian Crisis TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT WHEREAS, the elected Board of Commissioners of Harnett County representing 55 thousand Americans served by Harnett County government is vitally concerned with the lives and welfare of these citizens and all the people of the United States; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County is proud of the United States of America and our nation's heritage of true liberty and justice for all, and WHEREAS, the President of the United States has taken a firm and just stand on behalf of this great nation to protect the lives and property of Americans serving overseas in the United States missions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONE that the Board supports the action of the President of the United States in his efforts to free American hostages in Iran, and in his support of the Iranian oil embargo, and condemns the reckless disregard of long established international law by the Iranian government, and its inciting of religious disorder in the world through the propagation of flagrant lies about America and Americans serving in the U. S. overseas missions, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the elected Board of Commissioners of Harnett County representing county government in the United States and thousands of voting Americans, urges total support of the President of the United States in his difficult negotiations with the Iranian Government, and requests immediate and unconditional release of the Americans now being illegally held by the Iranian Government. DONE THIS THIRD DAY OF DECEMBER, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY -NINE /s/ Jesse Alphin Chairman of the Board Commissioner Brock commented that while in Washington recently at the National Association of County Commissioners Conference, the NACO adopted such a resolution and sent it to the President and that a representative of the President had asked that counties and states consider the adoption of this resolution. Commissioner Brock moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and the issue carried. Mr. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, appeared before the Board and presented the report on the activities of his department for the month of November and his plans for the month of December. TAX ATTORNEY'S The following tax attorney's report was filed with the Board: REPORT SUITS COLLECTED, DISMISSALS OR CANCELLATIONS FILED: Name Suit No. Amount Coll. Fee Anderson Creek Township: Jimmy and Margie H. Monroe 77 CVD 0029 Averasboro Township: Dwight Register Hilton Lee Pope Annie Belle Evans Black River Township: Sherlon Holland Duke Township: Morris G. Godwin Grove Township: James and Mary Walden Johnsonville Township: Raymond L. and Dolly J. Ferguson 242.59 90.00 78 CVD 0431 796.36 40.00 79 CVD 0659 844.66 75.00 79 CVD 0223 268.73 20.00 78 CVD 0663 157.79 75.00 78 CVD 0665 273.11 40.00 79 CVD 0034 296.09 40.00 79 CVD 0578 124.36 40.00 Stewart's Creek Township: Shirley Lee McNeill 79 CVD 0787 205.92 40.00 Jimmy and Joyce Ann Crowder 79 CVD 0792 156.84 40.00 Charles H. and Jennis Elliott 79 CVD 0784 186.68 40.00 Booker T. Smith 79 CVD 0794 265.96 40.00 Johnson Bell, Jr. 79 CVD 0903 505.20 40.00 William and Sallie C. Blue 79 CVD 0697 188.09 40.00 384 EXPENDITURE REPORT ADJOURNMENT RECONVENED NOMINATION OF CHAIRMAN NOMINATION OF VICE — CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENTS Upper Little River Township: Ora Lee Moore Watson Wood 79 CVD 0913 383.67 40.00 S. C. 3522 334.74 75.00 Attorney's Fees were Collected on two suits which were not filed Hector's Creek Township: Roberta Stewart Johnson Upper Little River: Gladys Coats Tax Suits Commenced: No suit started No suit started 15.00 15.00 Stewart's Creek Township Archie Joe McLean 79 CVD 0966 10.00 Upper Little River Township Izeal McNeill 79 CVD 0965 10.00 Expenses: Sheriff of Cumberland County U. S. Post Office 79 CVD 0966 (Archie SerrviceLornProcess 6.00 74 CVD 2119 (Loella McCrimmon) Restricted Delivery 2.20 Total $833.20 M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented the monthly computer readout of the budgets. He stated that as of November 30, 1979, approxi- mately34 percent of the budget had been spent. He also stated that the Public Assistance debt will be discussed at the January meeting of the board. Chairman Alphin called for an adjournment of the regular monthly meeting of the Board to reconvene at 10:45 a.m. for the stated purpose of the reorganization of the Board. The adjourned meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 10:45 a.m. by H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board who stated the purpose of the meeting as being the reorganization of the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County. Mr. Carson asked that the business be carried on and opened the floor to nominations for Chairman of the Board. Commissioner Lloyd Stewart moved for the nomination of Jesse Alphin as Chairman of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Brock seconded the motion that Jesse Alphin be nominated as Chairman and moved that the nominations for Chairman be closed. Commissione Collins seconded the motion that nominations be closed and each Commissioner - -Rudy Collins, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, and Lloyd G. Stewart -- voted affirmatively for the appointment of Jesse Alphin to serve as Chairman of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. H. D. Carson, Jr., officially declared Jesse Alphin as the Chairman of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. With Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding, he opened the floor to nominations for Vice Chairman for the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Rudy Collins moved for the nomination of Lloyd G. Stewart to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board. Com- missioner Bill Shaw seconded the nomination of Lloyd G. Stewart to serve as Vice Chairman and moved for the nominations to be close Commissioner Brock seconded the motion that the nominations for Vice- Chairman be closed, and each Commissioner - -M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin - -voted affirmatively to appoint Lloyd G. Stewart as Vice - Chairman of the Board. Chairman Jesse Alphin officially declared Lloyd G. Stewart to be Vice - Chairman of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented to the Board for their consideration a site of appointees to serve at the pleasure of the Board. He noted one change in the slate as presented, this being that Mr. Rudy Collins had expressed his willingness to serve on the library board replacing Mr. Brock, Chairman Alphin opened the floor for further nominations; there being none, he declared the nominations closed. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the slate as presented, with the noted change, be declared appointed. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and the vote carried. Chairman Alphin declared the following persons appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Board: 38a 980 List Takers 1980 Appraisers Tax Listing Date Set Personal Property Schedule Social Services Board Jesse Alphin County Attorney Ed McCormick Tax Attorney Marshall Woodall Veterans' Officer Jean Irvin Clerk to the Board H D.Carson,Jr. Lee - Harnett Mental Health M H. Brock Sheltered Workshop Lloyd G. Stewart Solid Waste Landfill Bill Shaw Cape Fear Criminal Justice Rudy Collins Comprehensive Health Planning Lloyd Stewart Buildings & Grounds Bill Shaw Committee on Education Rudy Collins Lloyd Stewart Library Board Rudy Collins Personnel Committee Lloyd G. Stewart Rudy Collins Hollie Wade Lewis Rosser Helen Crews H D. Carson, Jr. Auditor Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor appeared before the board and presented the names of the individuals to serve as 1980 tax list takers for Harnett County. Mr. Allen stated that in Black River Township, Reecie Surles would serve in lieu of Mrs. Linda Mangum. He noted a change in Hector's Creek and also that Mr. Lloyd Stewart is working on getting someone in Upper Little River Township. Upon motion by Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Stewart the following 1980 List Takers were approved: Anderson Creek Averasboro Averasboro Averasboro Averasboro Barbecue Black River Black River Buckhorn Duke Duke Grove Grove Hectors Creek Jonesboro Lillington Neills Creek Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. S.C. Ms. Upper Little River Clara McDonald Laura Strickland Eric Sinclair Larry Upchurch Frances Norris Dixie Perez Margie Jeffries Reecie Surles Hope Sears Della Stewart Peggy Smith Thomas Williams Hilda Pope Marie T.Collins Fred Cameron Helen McDonald Bessie S. Johnson Alice Bethune Rt. One, Bunnlevel, NC Rt. One, Dunn, NC 402 N. Ellis Ave., Dunn, NC Rt. 4, Box 561, Dunn, NC 1707 Lakeshore Dr., Dunn, NC Rt. 1, Broadway, NC Box 121, Angier, NC Rt. 1, Fuquay - Varina, NC 106 East C. St., Erwin, NC 401 E. First St., Erwin, NC Coats, NC Rt. 1, Coats, NC Rt. 2, Box 116, Fuquay - Varina Rt. 2, Camerson, NC Rt. 1, Box 270 Lillington, NC Rt. 1, Lillington, NC Bunnlevel, NC Commissioner Shaw made a motion that Mr. Kyle Harrington, Mr. B. B. Hudson, and Mr. Tyree P. Senter be appointed to serve as the appraisers for the County. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue carried. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, recommend that the dates for tax listing be set from January 2, 1980 to Februray 2, 1980, the books to be back in the tax office on February 4, 1980; extension of time for listing in the tax department to be decided at a later date. Upon motion of Commissioner Stewar seconded by Commissioner Shaw the time schedule for tax listing purposes was set as outlined by Mr. Allen. Motion carried with a unanimous vote. Thomas Allen, presented the Personal Property Schedule as follows: Ponies $25 Horses 1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class Mules Cattle Registered Bulls Unregistered Bulls Milk Cattle Registered Milk Cattle No. Reg. Beef Cattle Beef Calf Other Cattle $350. 200. 100. 25. 400. 175. 225. 125. 100. to 175. 65. to 100. 50. to 100. 386 ACTION TAX REFUND Mr. Eugene Driver Poultry List all poultry at 50 cents each Hogs Brood Sows $ 50. Shoats 30.to 50. Pigs 10.to 25. Dogs List all dogs up to six months of age as males After six months of age, list as males and females Males 1. Females 2. Lumber $100 per thousand dressed lumber $130 to 150 per thousand Cotton Prior to last years crop at $190 per bale Farm Tractors, Electric Refrigerators, Etc. 100% less 10% Depreciation Down to Minimum Radio Sets $5. and up Pianos 25. and up Guns & Pistols 5. and up Other Items By agreement Cars Red Book Average Wholesale Value Trucks Red and Blue Books, Average Wholesale Value Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd Stewart, Seconded By Commissioner Brock to approve the foregoing Personal Property Schedule. Motion carried unanimously Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, presented a request for a refund to the Board from Mr. Eugene Driver, 1118 W, Broad St. Dunn, NC for 1978 in the amount of $76.20 for a house which had been torn down. Commissioner Shaw moved, that the foregoing tax refund be granted, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue carried. THIRD MONDAY MEETING Commissioner Brock announced that the December 17, 1979, meeting of the IN DECEMBER CANCELED Harnett County Board of Commissioners had been cancelled; also that the County Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 20, 1979, from 3 until 5 p.m. in the County Office Building ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Jesse Alphin declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. airman t c 6 Secretary W Clerk/ '