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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, MARCH 2, 1981
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session on Monday, March 2, 1981, in the Commissioners Room,
County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with
the following members present: Lloyd G. Stewart, Bill Shaw,
M. H. Brock., and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding.
Commissioner Rudy Collins was absent. Edward H. McCormick,
County Attorney, and Vanessa Young, Assistant Clerk to the
Board, were also present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jesse
Alphin called
the
meeting to order at 9 a.m.
PRAYER
Representative
Bob Etheridge
led
the morning prayer.
BOB ETHERIDGE, N. C. Bob Etheridge, Representative with the North Carolina House,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appeared before the Board and discussed legislative matters
concerning local government,
DON DUPREE, DOT
Don Dupree, District Engineer with the Department of Transpor
FUND FOR SPECIALIZED Juvenile Task Force, appeared before the Board and explained
tation, appeared before the Board and discussed road matters
FOSTER CARE PROGRAM that as a result of the Harnett County Board of Commissione
and situations in Harnett County.
ADDITION OF SIERRA
Commissioner Brock moved for the adoption of the following
STREET TO STATE
resolution adding Sierra Street to the State System for
SYSTEM
Maintenance. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and the
the Board that this application was not accepted at the Statc
resolution passed.
level. Mr. Hubbard recommended on behalf of the Harnett
Whereas, the residents on Sierra Street in E. Harper Norris
County Juvenile Task Force that an application be submitted
Subdivision located in Duke Township have petitioned the North Carolina
for CBA monies in the amount of $13,704, for the Specialized
Department of Transportation to add this street to the State Secondary
Foster Care Program. Commissioner Brock made a motion that
Road System; and
an application be submitted for CBA monies in the amount
Whereas, it is the recommendation of the North Carolina Department
of $13,704 to fund the Specialized Foster Care Program.
of Transportation that Sierra Street be added to the State System.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Harnett County Board of
MUTUAL ASSISTANCE Larry Knott, Operations Officer with the Harnett County
Commissioners that Sierra Street in E. Harper Norris Subdivision
AGREEMENT WITH OTHER Sheriff's Department, appeared before the Board and present -
located in Duke Township be added to the North Carolina Secondary Road
LAW ENFORCEMENT ed the following resolution adopting a policy for mutual
System for Maintenance,
APPOINTMENT OF
Mr. Fletcher Hubbard, Chairman of the Harnett County Juvenile
MS. NANCY ENNIS TO
Task Force, appeared before the Board and explained that at
JUVENILE TASK FORCE
the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of
county may adopt appropriate guidelines for the purpose of mutual
September 15, 1980, he had recommended on behalf of the
assistance with other municipal and county law enforcement agencies,
Task Force the appointment of Miss Debra .Ann Lee to the
such authority being codified as Chapter 160A, Section 288, of the
Juvenile Task Force. The Board appointed Miss Lee to serve
General Statutes of North Carolina; and >
in this capacity. Mr. Hubbard continued to state that when
he informed Ms. Lee of her appointment, she stated that she
would not be able to serve on the Force. Therefore,
Mr. Hubbard continued to explain, this left a vacancy on the
Juvenile Task Force. Mr. Hubbard recommended on behalf of
the Juvenile Task Force that 11s. Nancy Ennis, Rt. 4, Box 834
Dunn, NC 28334, be appointed to fill this vacancy.
Commissioner Shaw moved the appointment of IIs. Nancy Ennis
to the Harnett County Task Force; Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion, and the issue carried with a unanimous
vote.
APPLICATION FOR CBA Mr. Fletcher Hubbard, Chairman of the Harnett County
FUND FOR SPECIALIZED Juvenile Task Force, appeared before the Board and explained
FOSTER CARE PROGRAM that as a result of the Harnett County Board of Commissione
meeting of September 15, 1980, the Board approved the
submission of an application for CBA money to fund the
school attendance counselor's program. Mr. Hubbard informed
the Board that this application was not accepted at the Statc
level. Mr. Hubbard recommended on behalf of the Harnett
County Juvenile Task Force that an application be submitted
for CBA monies in the amount of $13,704, for the Specialized
Foster Care Program. Commissioner Brock made a motion that
an application be submitted for CBA monies in the amount
of $13,704 to fund the Specialized Foster Care Program.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried.
MUTUAL ASSISTANCE Larry Knott, Operations Officer with the Harnett County
AGREEMENT WITH OTHER Sheriff's Department, appeared before the Board and present -
LAW ENFORCEMENT ed the following resolution adopting a policy for mutual
AGENCIES assistance with other law enforcement agencies:
WHEREAS, pursuant to statutory amendments adopted by the 1977
General Assembly of North Carolina, the governing body of a city or
county may adopt appropriate guidelines for the purpose of mutual
assistance with other municipal and county law enforcement agencies,
such authority being codified as Chapter 160A, Section 288, of the
General Statutes of North Carolina; and >
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WHEREAS, pursuant to said law, the law enforcement assistance to be
rendered authorizes lending officers to work temporarily with officers of the
requesting agencies, including in an undercover capacity, and lending equipment
and supplies; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the County to adopt a
reasonable policy and guidelines whereby reciprocal law enforcement assistance
can be both rendered to and obtained from other governmental jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, such reciprocal assistance is necessary for effective law
enforcement for the protection of the citizens of Harnett County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISS
THAT:
Section 1. The Sheriff of Harnett County is hereby authorized to enter
into mutual assistance arrangements with other municipal and county law
enforcement agencies, provided that the head of the requesting law enforcement
agency make such a request in writing.
Section 2. The Sheriff is hereby authorized to permit officers of the
Harnett County Sheriff's Department to work temporarily with officers of the
requesting agencies including in an undercover capacity and may lend equipment
and supplies.
Section 3. While working with the requesting agency, a Deputy Sheriff
shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, rights, privileges, and immunities
as an officer of the requesting agency.
Section 4. While working with the Harnett County Sheriff's Department
pursuant to a written request, an officer of the responding agency shall
have the same jurisdiction, powers, rights, privileges, and immunities as a
Deputy Sheriff.
Section 5. The Sheriff is hereby authorized to enter into mutual assis-
tance agreements with other law enforcement agencies in accordance with such
reasonable arrangements, terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between
the respective heads of the law enforcement agencies.
ACTION Commissioner Bill Shaw moved for the adoption of the foregoing
%W resolution. Commissioner Lloyd G. Stewart seconded the motion;
and, upon vote, the same was unanimously adopted. This the 2nd
day of March, 1981.
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SHERIFF'S REPORT Bill Strickland, Chief Detective with the Harnett Countv Sheriff's
Department, appeared before the Board and presented a report on
the major crimes for the month of February, 1981.
BUDGET AMENDMENT Commissioner Brock made a motion that Code 10- 510 -74, Capital
SHERIFF Outlay, be increased by $1,000 reflecting a contribution made to
the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Stewart seconded the
motion and it carried.
TAX SUPERVISOR'S Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and
REPORT requested the following releases and refunds:
1. Release to Ester Black, Upper Little River Township, in the
amount of $66.75, exemption for the elderly with limited
income.
2. Release to Nora J. Flowers, Averasboro Township, in the
amount of $60.22, exemption for the elderly with limited
income.
3. Release to Hattie Hicks Poole, Upper Little Township, in the
amount of $51.09, exemption for the elderly with limited
income.
4. Refund to Dorese and Eunice Matthews, Neils Creek Township,
in the amount of $18.07; a 1972 Chevrolet was incorrectly
priced.
5. Refund to Jewel S. Geesin, Averasboro Township, in the amount
of $35.52, a lot was incorrectly transferred to Ms. Geesin.
6. Refund to Ruby Thorton, Averasboro Township, in the amount
of $71.25, exemption under G. S. 105 -277.1 for disabled
persons.
7. Refund to Atlas F. Thomas, Barbecue Township, in the amount
of $44.83, land was erroneously charged to Spout Springs Fire
District.
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8. Refund to D. L. Peterson Trust, c/o W. R. Grace, Black
ACTIVITY VANS FOR
that he had received a written request from N. E. Jones,
River Township, in the amount of $44.88, vehicle was double
Associate Superintendent with the Board of Education, to
listed.
Dodge activity vans to be purchased by Western Harnett and Harnett
ACTION Commissioner Stewart made a motion that the foregoing refunds and
Central at a total cost of $10,000 for both. Commissioner Bill
releases be approved. Commissioner Brock seconded the motion and
Commissioners Lloyd G. Stewart and Rudy Collins be authorized
it carried.
to study this request and report their recommendation back to
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TAX COLLECTOR'S Earl Jones, Tax Collector, appeared before the Board and reported
carried.
REPORT on the activities of his department for the month of February
There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of
and his plans for March.
TERMINAL BUILDING M. H. Brock,County Manager, informed the Commissioners that on
BIDS February 25,1981, the Board received and opened bids for the
Airport Terminal Building. Mr. Brock stated that the Airport
Commission, Building Committee, and Ery Dehn, Project Engineer
with Talbert, Cox & Associates, had studied the bids and recom-
mended that the bids be awarded to the low bidders with an option
to negotiate downward. Commissioner Brock made a motion that
the General construction and Alternate G -1 (AVGAS Fueling Facili-
ties) contracts be awarded to low bidder -- Carolina B & M Construc-
tion, Charlotte, North Carolina, in the amount of $106,805; the
electrical and Alternate E -1 (Non - Directional Radio Beacon) con-
tracts be awarded to the low bidder -- Rockwell Radio and Electric
Company, Rockwell, North Carolina, in the amount of $23,200;
the HVAC contract be awarded to the the low bidder -- Cooper Oil
Company, Inc., Sanford, North Carolina, in the amount of
$8,850; and the plumbing contract be awarded to the low bidder--
Acme__ Plumbing and Heating, Durham, North Carolina, in the
amount of $16,470; and that the Building Committee and the
Airport Commission be authorized to negotiate downward with the
low bidders on each of the contracts. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion and it carried.
PURCHASE OF
M. H. Brock, County Manager, informed the Board of Commissioners
ACTIVITY VANS FOR
that he had received a written request from N. E. Jones,
WESTERN AND CENTRAL
Associate Superintendent with the Board of Education, to
provide 50% participation for the cost of two fifteen passenger
Dodge activity vans to be purchased by Western Harnett and Harnett
Central at a total cost of $10,000 for both. Commissioner Bill
Shaw made a motion that the Educational Committee consisting of
Commissioners Lloyd G. Stewart and Rudy Collins be authorized
to study this request and report their recommendation back to
the Board. Commissioner Brock seconded the motion and the issue
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners meeting of March 2, 1981, duly adjourned at 10:47 a.m
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