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04211980HHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, April 21, 1980 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 21, 1980, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins, and Vice Chairman Lloyd Stewart presiding. H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board, and Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, were also present. Chairman Jesse Alphin was absent. CALL TO ORDER Vice - Chairman Lloyd Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRAYER Commissioner Rudy Collins led the evening prayer. APPROVAL OF The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of MINUTES April 8, 1980, were approved as read. INDUSTRY TARGET Mr. Richard Kesler with the Region "M" Council of Governments appear - STUDY ed before the Board to discuss a proposed industry targeting study for Harnett County which will be funded entirely by the U. S. Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Kesler informed the Com- missioners that the purpose of the study would be to consider the locational advantages and disadvantages of the county and then identi fy certain industries that would benefit by locating in our county. He continued to explain that the objective of this study would be to compose a list of specific companies that would be prime candidates for location in Harnett and have the money to invest in a new manufacturing plant. Mr. Kesler stated that the Region "M" staff with the assistance from the Research Triangle Institute would con- duct the study under the supervision of the Development Commission. In February, Mr. Kesler appeared before the Harnett Development Commission to get their input on the study. Mr. Kesler informed the Commissioners that the Development Commission recommended 1) that the goals of the study be as follows: HISTORIC PRO- PERTIES SURVEY A. Increase wages in Harnett County B. Increase per capita income in the County C. Reduce the County's unemployment rate D. Strengthen the County's tax base 2) that through the use of the study, the county attempt to attract the following types of industry A. Industries that employ between 250 and 500 persons in their plants B. Industries that are non - polluting or that generate only mini- mal levels of pollution C. Industries that pay wages higher than the average manufactur- ing wage in the County, which was $3.93 per hour in 1978. D. Industries that, in addition to hiring county residents will bring new people into the County. E. Industries that offer opportunities to primary wage earners. Mr. Kesler presented the foregoing recommendations for the Board's consideration. Following a discussion of this proposed study, the Board of Commissioners indicated that they were in full support of this project. Susan Cheek, with the Region "M" Council of Government's staff; Buddy Brown, Secretary- Treasurer of the Harnett County Historical Society; and John Todd with Senator Morgan's staff appeared before the Board and gave a presentation on a grant application for a Historic properties survey to be conducted in Harnett County. Ms. Cheek explained that the major goal of this project would be to develop and publish a comprehensive countywide survey of historically and culturally significant properties in Harnett County. She inform- ed the Board that this would be a $39,280 grant with HCRS grant funds in the amount of $18,250 and local funds in the amount of $11,730 - cash and $9,300 in -kind services. Upon motion of Commissioner Shaw, seconded by Commissioner Collins the above - mentioned grant applicatic was approved. MEMORANDUM OF A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Agricul- UNDERSTANDING tural Extension Service, N. C. State University, A & T State Univer- EXTENSION DEPT. sity, and the Harnett County Board of Commissioners was filed with the Board. It was the decision of the Board to take this matter under consideration until a later date. AGREEMENT WITH Commissioner Brock made a motion that Jesse Alphin, Chairman of the ERWIN FIRE DEPT. Board, be authorized to execute the following contract entering into AND RESCUE SQUAD an agreement with the Erwin Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue carried: NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT THIS CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this 21st Day of April, 1980., by and between the COUNTY OF HARNETT, party of the first part, also referred to as County, and the ERWIN FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SQUAD, INC., party of the second part, also referred to as Fire Department; W I T N E S S E T H: THAT WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. 69 -25.5 provides that counties may provide for fire protection in a fire district by contracting with any incorporated nonprofit volunteer or community fire department; and WHEREAS, the new N.C.G.S. 159 -13 (a) (8), which became effective July 1, 1973, provides that the budget ordinance "may be in any form that the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County deems most efficient in enabling it to make the fiscal policy decisions embodied therein, but it shall be so organized that the accounty system will show appropriations and revenues by line item within at least the following funds: ... by ..." the County of Harnett; and WHEREAS, the party of the second part is a nonprofit corporation organized for fire protection purposes; and WHEREAS, it serves .a special tax district created by a vote of the people; and WHEREAS, the County of Harnett levies and collects the taxes and is responsible for appropriating said funds for the use and benefit of the citizens in the fire protection district; and WHEREAS, the County desires to grant a long -term contract to enable party of the second part to make long -range plans; and WHEREAS, the County desires to standardize all its arrangements with Fire Departments in the County; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the consideration of TEN DOLLARS to each the other in hand paid, the parties hereto contract and agree as follows: 1. The party of the first part contracts and agrees that it will cause to be assessed or levied a special tax of up to 8 cents ($.08) per one hundred dollar valuation of all real and personal property in the Erwin Rural Fire Protection District unless otherwise limited by law and /or a vote of the people; and will collect said tax as a part of the ad valorem taxes of the County of Harnett provided however, beginning with the fiscal year 1980 -81 the amount levied annually shall be based on the needs projected in the budget estimate submitted by the Fire Department to the County and approved by the County Com- missioners. 2. That a special or separate fund shall be maintained by the County for funds collected as a result of said special tax. 3. That monthly collections of current taxes shall be paid to Erwin Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc., by the 15th day of the month following the month of collection by the County; that quarterly collections of delinquent taxes shall be remitted by the 15th day of the first month after the end of each quarter. 4. The party of the second part shall provide the necessary equipment and personnel for furnishing adequate fire protection as determined by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Fire and Rescue Service Division, for all property located within the Erwin Rural Fire Protection District, and it will furnish said fire protection free of charge to all persons and individuals located in said District in an efficient and workmanlike manner. 5. That all funds paid to the party of the second part by the party of the first part shall be used exclusively to provide fire protection within said Erwin Rural Fire Portection District, and to pay other legitimate fire protectior expenses including principal and interest on the aforementioned loan made by the Farmers Home Administration. 6. It is agreed that thei,party of the first part may inspect all books and accounts for the party of the second part at any time that it shall desire; it is further agreed that the Fire District will present to the County Commis- sioners an annual audit by a C.P.A. which audit shall be in conformity with existing audit policies of the County. - 7. The party of the second part agrees to comply with County budgeting procedure and other procedures provided for by State Law and agrees to submit budget estimates to the Board of Commissioners on the standard forms used by county departments-the party of the second part also agrees to use standard 42 PROCLAMATION: EMS WEEK line items for accounting devised or consented to by the County Accountant from time to time. 8. This contract shall expire on the 1st day of July, 1982, and may not be trasnferred or assigned without consent of the County. 9. The party of the second part further agrees to file with the County Auditor a true copy of the Articles of Incorporation, existing By -Laws and any changes made thereto from time to time; further, the party of the second part agrees to adopt By -Laws which meet all minimum legal requirements and which By -Laws, in addition thereto, have reasonable provisions enabling citizens of the community to participate in the affairs of the corporation at leas at an annual meeting and vesting in a Board of Directors the authority to manage the affairs of the corporation without a vote of the membership to the extent permitted by N.C.G.S. 55A, the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act. 10. That nothing contained in this contract shall be construed to prohibit the Fire Department from entering into mutual aid pacts with other fire department or doing any other act in furtherance of its fire fighting and prevention duties; nor shall any requirements stated herein cause the County to be liable for any acts or obligations of the fire department and its members. Nothing contained in this contract shall be construed to restrict the fire department from entering into contracts to provide similar fire protection and prevention services to other fire protection districts or municipalities, provided, however, such additional contractual relations with other districts or municipalities do not affect the services to Erwin Rural Fire Protection District nor the rating of the fire department with the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Fire and Rescue Service Division. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the party of the first part has caused this instrument to be executed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and attested by the Clerk of the County Board of Commissioners, and the party of the second part has caused this instrument to be signed in its name by its President, attests by its Secretary, and its corporate seal hereto affixed, all by order of its Board of Directors duly given. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BY: s/ Jesse Alphin ATTEST: s/ H. D. Carson, Jr. Clerk to the Board ERWIN FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SQUAD, INC. BY: S/ ATTEST: Presidnet Dan Gardner, Captain of the Harnett County Ambulance Service appeared before the Board and presented the following proclamation for the Board's consideration: WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services personnel provide essential life - saving medical care to the citizens of Harnett County; and WHEREAS, several hundreds of individuals are involved in providing emergency medical services across the County, a service that is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, many time in adverse weather conditions and sometimes in situations that endanger their own lives; and WHEREAS, a large proportion of these individuals volunteer their time to provide this valuable service; and WHEREAS, recognition is due to these individual who serve on behalf of all Harnett Countians; and WHEREAS, it is further recognized that well- informed citizens are an essential aspect of providing timely emergency care; NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, do hereby proclaim the week of April 20 -27, 1980, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK IN HARNETT COUNTY and commend this observance to our citizens. 4 ACTION SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE AGREEMENT APPOINTMENT OF Phillip Lakernick to EMS committee 197980s:.AUDIT CONTRACT AWARDED TO OSCAR HARRIS Commissioner Collins made amotion that the foregoing resolution be approved. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and the issue carried. The following cooperative agreement was presented to the Board for consideration: In accordance with Paragraph 3E of the cooperative agreement between Harnett County Board of Commissioners and the Soil Conservation Service dated June 26, 1975, Harnett County agrees to reimburse the Soil Conservation Service $14,000 for the period July 1, 1980 to June 30,1981, relative to the Soil Survey program in the County. If you concur in the above, please indicate your approval by signing two copies of this letter and returning them to the above address. All terms of the original agreement remain in effect. APPROVED: s/ Jesse Alphin Chairman, Harnett County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Board approve the fore - going agreement between Harnett County and the Soil Conservation Service. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue carried. Commissioner Brock made a motion that Phillip Lakernick of Dunn be appointed to the EMS Board. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue carried. M. H. Brock, County Manager, informed the Board that Oscar N. Harris.& Associates submitted the following proposal to audit the 1979 -80 records of the County: Senior Accountant -- -CPA Partner Senior Accountant Junior Accountant Secretarial Services (Typing Reports) TOTAL PROPOSAL NOT TO EXCEED $4,200 $25 per hour 20 per hour 15 per hour 12.50 per hour Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the Board accept the foregoing proposal from Oscar N. Harris & Associates to do the 1979 -80 audit of the County. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of April 21, 1980, duly adjourned at 9 p.m. 0 Secretar (i - cz6Qn IRMAN CLER