06051972(26
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JUNE 1972.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brock called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. with the fol
owing in attendance: M. H. Brock, D. P. Ray, Jr., C. E. McLamb, W.J.
Cotton, Jr., Gilbert Brown. Also present - H. D. Carson, Jr. Clerk
to the Board and Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney.
MORNING PRAYER PATSY NOBLES Offered the morning prayer.
MINUTES The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT TO TOWN OF
ERWIN The zoning ordinances of the Town of Erwin provides that the Board
of County Commissioners appoint 2 members to the planning board.
Commissioner Cotton moved that John Walter Suggs and William M. Davi9
be appointed to the Planning Board of the Town of Erwin, Commissioner
} McLamb seconded the move and it carried unanimously.
1971 -72 FISCAL YEAR AUDIT
The following letter was received by the Board of Commissioners:
Dear Mr. Brock: April 27, 1972
I would appreciate any consideration given to my firm in auditing the
accounts and records of Harnett County for the fiscal year 1971 -72 at
per diam rate of $80. per day for Senior Accountant, $70. per day for;
Semi - Senior Accountant and $60. per day for Junior Accountant, not 1
to exceed the maximum of $1,300. Signed John E. Ingraham, CPA.
Commissioner Cotton moved to accept the request from John Ingraham &
Associates, Commissioner Brown seconded the move and it carried.
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING
BOARD APPT. The Chairman opened the floor for names of appointees to serve on th
Mid- Central Comprehensive Health Planning Board.
ROAD PETITIONS
Commissioner McLamb nominated Dr. B. P. Marshbanks, Jr., Commissioner
Cotton seconded the nomination and all members voted affirmatively.
Commissioner Cotton nominated Gilbert Brown to serve on the Board
also, Commissioner Ray seconded the nomination and it carried.
The following road petitions were brought to the Board:
Johnsonville Township, SR 1102, 1.1 miles, 5 occupied homes, request
black- topping.
Road known as the Tart - Barefoot Road, 1.5 miles, 21 occupied homes,
request for black topping.
Commissioner Ray moved to approve'dthe road petitions, Commissioner
Cotton second the move and it carried unanimously.
TAX COLLECTOR W. Earl Jones gave the report for his department.
JAIL REPAIRS
Grant The matter of the jail repairs, using the $2,500 received from the
State as a grant subject to the doubling of matching county funds,
was introduced for discussion. The Board agreed to take definite
action at the next called meeting.
DONALD COOPER
HIGHWAY DIV.
Donald Cooper, State Highway Department Engineer, appeared before th
Board for an informal discussion of some of the roads in the county.
IRENE LASSITER, ACTING HEALTH
DIRECTOR AWARD Chairman Brock called all the department heads together and as many
other employees as could come, to extend congratulations to Miss
Irene Lassiter on her being nominated and chosen to receive the second
award of its kind ever given to anyone in the State of North Carolina,
that of Distinguished Service to Nursing in North Carolina. Approx-
imately 50 people gathered to offer congratulations to Miss Lassiter.
Coffee was offered to those in attendance.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Hoke Smith, Chairman of the Board of Education, Alton Gray, Super-
intendent of Schools and Robert Jones Attorney for the Board of
Education, appeared before the Board and Mr. Jones presented the foll-
owing resolution for the pleasure of the Board:
MINUTES OF JUNE, 1972 MEETING CONTINUED
ES. PROVIDING FOR BOND
LECTION
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SCHOOL BOND ELECTION
Whereas, it appears to the satisfaction of the Harnett County
Board of Education that for the proper conduct and maintenance of the
public school system of the County, as required by law, it is nec-
essary to expend certain sums, in addition to those sums presently
available, for the purchase of sites and for the erection of needed
school buildings, to provide needed equipment for si id buildings and,
to the extent there are remaining funds available, to make additions
and renovations to existing school buildings;
And, whereas, it is the opinion of the said Board of Education
that for the proper improvement and d'velopment of the school system,
that several of the high schools of the county should be consolidated
to the end that a more bianced curriculum may be provided, as well as
opportunities in occupational education;
And, whereas, it is the opinion of the said Board of Education
that said funds might be advantageously obtained by a countywide bond
issue for said purposes in lieu of attempting to raise such a large
sum by direct and immediate taxation during the ensuing fiscal year,
or years;
SCHEDULE B
LICENSE
Steve Eli.
TAX SUPERVISOR
And, whereas, the said Board of Education has conducted an
extensive investigation to determine the needs and the costs to pro-
vide such needs;
And, whereas, it appears that a special election should be called
for the purpose of submitting to the voters of Harnett County the
question of issuing bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Harnett County Board of
Education as follows:
Section 1. That the HARNETT County Board of Commissioners be,
and they are hereby, petitioned to forthwith call an election of the
voters of Harnett County to the end that the question of issuing bonds
of the county in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00, be submitted
to the voters for their approval or rejection at a special election
to be held for that purpose on Tuesday, October 3, 1972.
Section 2. That it is hereby declared necessary for the proper
maintenance, conduct and improvement of the public school system of
Harnett County, as required by law, that a sum, not to exceed
$7,000,000.00, be raised and expended to provide the necessary land,
erection of necessary school buildings, to equip such newly erected
school buildings and, to the extent there are any remaining funds
available, to make additions and alterations to the existing school
buildings in Harnett County.
Enacted at the meeting of the Board, May 1, 1972.
ATTEST:
Hoke Smith, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Education
R. A. Gray, Secretary
Harnett County Board of Education
Action: Commissioner Cotton moved to accept the resolution, Commiss-
ioner Brown seconded the motion, Commissioner Cotton called for the
question. The vote was unanimous.
Steve Eli appeared to purchase palmistry license for his wife, Rosie
Eli. The Board informed Mr. Eli to bring his wife to the Courthouse
and let her request her license for herself.
Thomas Allen appeared before the Board with a request for a refund
in the amount of $40.55, to Ralph T. Smith, Anderson Creek, by reason
of his being a non - resident of Harnett County.
Commissioner Brown moved to make the refund for the amount mentioned
on the recommendation of the tax supervisor. Commissioner Ray second-
ed the move and it carried unanimously.
TAX & WELFARE LIEN
ATTORNEY The report of the tax and welfare lien attorney was presented as follows:
Report: Tax and Welfare Lien Attorney
Date: June 5, 1972
Collection on Taxes:
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MINUTES FROM JUNE MEETING CONTINUED.
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TAX & WELFARE LIEN ATTORNEY
REPORT Name
Amt.
Case No. Township Collected
J. M. Dawson 3403
Vergie Smith 71CVD0645
Wm.Thomas Maynard 71CVD655
Thomas Knight 71CVD690
John Blue and
Beatrice Murchison 3343
Westview Mem.Gardens
71CVD 801
Pearl Merritt &
Pauline Williams 68CVD187
Atty fe1
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Ave. 664.00 10.00'
Lill. 167.32 20.00
Ave. 276.15 20.000:
Duke 211.12 20.00
Jno. 499.76 20.00
ULR 1,340.05 20.05
Ave. 173.75 20.01
3,332.15 130.0 g
ADDITIONAL WELFARE LIEN
?REPORT The following report was introduced to the Board for their pleasure:
Mr. J. T. Lamm, attorney for Arthur T. Douglas,Jr. who has a welfare
lien on his one -half undivided interest in two tracts of land, has
offered to pay One Thousand, five hundred and thirty dollars (1,530.
for release of the lien.
Facts: Amount of Lien $2,731.00
Property owned by Douglas - onehalf undivided interest in two
tracts - 23.5 acres and 34.5 acres in1
Upper Little River Township - Total tax
value of both tracts is $6,823.00
(1/2 of value is $3,411.50).
Mr. Douglas received disability assistance but is not fully employed.
Mr. Douglas desires to borrow money on property and make repairs
to house.
Conclusion and recommendations:
Mrs. Crews and I have discussed this matter and recommend:
That the County Board of Commissioners and the Welfare Board agree
to subordinate the welfare lien to a mortgate arrangement for Mr. I
Douglas to make the repairs he desires upon payment to the County of
the offered sum of $1,530.00. This procedure is authorized by the
lien law (North Carolina G.S. 108 - 30.1).
Commissioner Ray moved to adopt the foregoing report of the welfare
Attorney, Commissioner Cotton seconded the move and it carried unanimous)
'!AIRPORT COMMITTEE
The following airport resolution was presented by the County Atty.,
Edward H. McCormick:
THAT WHEREAS the County of Harnett has applied for an Airport
Master Planning Grant Application; and
Whereas an instrument entitled "Planning Grant Agreement" on
F.A.A. form 5900 -1 PG l has been prepared and executed by the
United States of America, Federal Aviation Administration; and
Whereas a copy of said document is attached hereto and made a
part of this resolution; and
Whereas the County of Harnett as the sponsoring organization
desires to execute said agreement so that a determination of airport
requirements for Harnett County, necessary financial plans and other
related items may be determined.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that;
1. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners be and
he is hereby given the authority to execute said document on the
space provided therefore on Page 5, Part II and the Secretary to
the Board is hereby given the authority to make the necessary
attestation.
2. That this resolution be made a part of the minutes of the
Board and that a copy of said Planning Grant Agreement to be
executed as indicated above be made a part thereof.
This 6th day of June, 1972.
ATTEST: /s/ H.D. Carson, Jr.
H.D. Carson, Jr., Clerk
to the Board
Signed M.H. Brock
Chairman, Harnett County Boar
of Commissioners
Commissioner Ray made a motion to adopt the foregoing resolution,
Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
(The following pages inserted are in connection with the foregoing
resolution). NOTE The foregoing mentioned papers are placed in a
file marked Harnett County Airport Project, and contained within the
Office of the Harnett County Auditor, Courthouse, Lillington, N. C.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF JUNE, 1972 CONTINUED.
INSURANCE COVERAGES FOR
LANDFILL SITES Attorney McCormick discussed with the Board the possible necessity
of,in the future, obatining liability coverages for the landfills
of the county.
RES. FOR REV. CHEVIS
LIGON The following resolution was adopted by common consent of the Board:
THAT WHEREAS, Reverend Chevis Ligon has been Executive Secretary to
Fayetteville Presbytery for many years; and
WHEREAS, HE HAS ABLY SERVED AS SUPPLY PREACHER FOR MANY OF THE LOCAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURES IN HARNETT COUNTY: AND
Whereas, he has won the confidence and respect of Presbyterians
in Harnett County who know him; and
Whereas, he has been the chief instrument of God's work in reorganizing
the work of the men of the church, especially in Harnett County; and
Whereas, he has been called for service in another Presbytery and
while his many Presbyterian followers in Harnett County regret the loss
of his wise counsel and valuable service, they rejoice that he will
continue in the Lord's work in other Presbyterian Churches of this
state; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners' of Harnett County desire to recog-
nize Dr. Ligon for his contribution to the religious life of Harnett
County;
Now, Therefore, the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County
Resolve:
1. That Dr. Chevis Ligon has made an outstanding contribution to the
religious life of Harnett County.
2. That his contribution to the religious life of the citizens
of Harnett County is deeply appreciated by the citizens of
the county who are saddened by his departure.
3. That the best wishes and prayers of all citizens of Harnett
County go with Dr. Ligon as he continues in his service to the
Lord.
4. That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of
The Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County; that
a copy be sent to all newspapers and radio stations in the
area; that a certified copy be sent to Fayetteville
Presbytery.
Passed unanimously this 5th day of June, 1972.
M.H. Brock, Chairman
W. J. Cotton, Jr. Commissioner
C. E. McLamb, Commissioner
D. P. Ray, Jr., Commissioner
Gilbert Brown, Commissioner
Attest: H. D. Carson, Jr.
Clerk to the Board
NEW INDUSTRY FOR
THE COUNTY The Board of Commissioners discussed a new industry for Harnett County
which was brought to the attention of the Board by the Harnett Devel.
Commission. The following information was given by receipt of letter.
June 2, 1972
SUBJECT: Industry for Harnett County
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Gentlemen:
Through the efforts of the Harnett Development Commission and the
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce, a new and very fine industry is on the
verge of locatin gin Harnett County. A few details are still to be
worked out and the purpose of this letter is to acquaint you, the Co.
Commissioners, with the progress that has already been made and the
steps need to be taken by the City of Dunn and Harnett County.
The industry is sound financially and would be a definite credit to
the county and the community. They are planning to build a 60,000 square
foot facility initially with definite plans to double this within the
next three to five years. Theirproducts is in the box -board field and
pollution of any type is not a factor.
Their plans are to employ in the vicinity of 120 people immediately
with the ratio of 60% men and 40% women. This employment figure would
double with the company's planned expansion.
The initial investment is programmed to run approximately $400 -500
thousand dollars for the building and an approximate equal amount for
equipment and machinery for a total investment of $800- 1,000,000. This
figure, of course, would be taxable by the county.
An industrial site has been agreed upon by all parties concerned
and the engineering work is now being completed.
The site is 1.4 miles south of the corporate limits of Dunn.
Electrical utilities to the site have been resolved and taken care of.
Sewage facilities will be built by the industry and be located on the
plant site. All other utilities have been resolved except water.
A definite requirement of the industry is a sprinkler system which
would require 50 psi to operate. Preliminary figures have been gathered
by this office to acquaint you with the cost involved in running water
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE, 1972 continued
NEW INDUSTRY FOR
THE COUNTY con't to this industry.
It is 7,400 feet from existing water lines to the site. A minimum
of a 12 inch water line would be required and a figure of $7.00 per foot
can be applied to obtain the cost of material and labor. This figures
out to be $52,000 for the total job. This is not considering the fact
that other interested parties would be tapping on to this line thus fe-
fraying some of the cost.
The city of Dunn has agreed to participate in this project by the
way of the Kansas City Plan. The city would supply the labor and the
County would supply the material. By following this method the county's
expense would be cut in half or become approx. $26,000 for a 12 inch
line.
The county's comprehensive water plan calls for a 16 inch line to
be installed in this area. If a 16 inch line was installed, the net
increase to the county would be approximately $11,000. This would, of
course, serve all future needs and at the same time start the county!
on its way to building a county wide water system.
Enough progress has been made by the Development Commission and the
Dunn Chamber of Commerce where we now need a letter of intent from the
County Commissioners to send to the company involved stating that the
county would participate via the Kansas City Plan in laying a minimum
of a 12 inch water line to the site at the time negotiations are come
pleted and it is known that the company will locate on the site.
This office heartily endorses this project and welcomes the oppor-
tunity for Harnett County to continue its industrial growth.
Sincerely yours,
Signed Tony M. Tucker, Director HDev. Comm.;
COMMISSIONER
COTTON
Commissioner Cotton th1icated that if this project became a reality,
he would be in favor of installing a 16" water line, which would be �I
in keeping with the county water and sewer plan.
The Chairman was directed to sign a letter of intent from the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners to send to the company involved, stating
that the county would participate via the Kansas City Plan in layingil
a minimum 12" water line to the site at the time the negotiations
are completed and it is known that the company will locate on the �y
site. The Harnett County Development Commission endorses this project
and welcomes the opportunity for Harnett County to continue in ;;
industrial growth.
Mr. Brown was not present at this particular part of the meeting, but
the other members voted favorable to the issuance of the letter of
intent as follows: 1
Mr. C. Berger Graves, Vice President June 5, 1972
Alton Box Board Company
Post Office Box 276
Alton, Illinois 62002
Dear Mr. Graves:
LETTER OF In order that you may satisfactorily complete your preliminary
INTENT study in connection with the proposed industrial plant 1.4 miles
south of Dunn, North Carolina, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
agree to the following:
With reference to the county's Water and Sewer Resolution #003 -69,
the county agrees to participate with the City of Dunn via the Kansas
City Plan with the city supplying the labor and the county the material
to extend an adequate water line to the Baggett industrial site 1.4
miles south of Dunn fronting SR #1002 and paralleling the Seaboard Coast
line Rail Road, at such time the Alton Box Board Company agrees to yl
locate their initial 60,000 square foot industrial plant on said site.
Please do not hesitate to call on the Harnett Development Commi$sion
or the Board of County Commissioners if we can be of assistance to you.
Sincerely yours,
Signed M. H. Brock, Chairman Board of Comm.
ADJOURN The Board agreed to adjourn at 11:20 a.m.
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