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Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Special Session
Wednesday, November 12,2014
9:00am
Minimal Tax Bills and Underpayments, Keith Faulkner
Discussion regarding HARTS fares, Barry Blevins
Discussion regarding support of JCI application for DOT funds, Barry Blevins
HARTS System Safety Program Audit Report, Barry Blevins
Library Contract with Municipalities & Anderson Creek School, Patrick Fitzgerald
County Manager's Report
November 17th Regular Meeting Agenda Review
Gina Wheeler
Subject: FW: Minimal Tax Bills and Underpayments
From: Keith Faulkner
To: Tommy Burns
Subject: Minimal Tax Bills and Underpayments
Tommy,
Attached is a copy of the current resolution that was adopted in 2004 concerning not rendering tax bills under $3.00.
Note that this resolution is actually based on NCGS 105-321(f), not NCGS 105-330.5. It should probably be revised
accordingly by the Board. Also attached are proposed changes to NCGS 105-357(c) that Billy came up with based on
what we felt the Board wanted dealing with underpayments and overpayments. The other attachment is a list of bills
outstanding with a balance of less than $5.00. The total for approximately 2000 bills is $6,855.65.
NCGS 105-321(f) allows counties to not bill up to $5.00 based on its estimated cost to bill. Based on our estimates the
$3.00 minimum that we currently have in place is sufficient. Our billings are automated through Professional Mail
Services and the cost ofthe actual mailings is very low. Even estimating time for our staff to process the abstracts to
send to them does not seem to exceed $3.00 per bill. However, some counties, such as Johnston, do not bill anything up
to $5.00 based on the limit set by the statute.
If the Board wanted to, by resolution, ask the General Assembly to revise NCGS 105-357(c) per Billy's proposal, to allow
the County to consider releasing underpayments up to $5.00 then that would take care of the attached list. I think this is
the biggest concern, having small balances outstanding that may exceed $5.00 in cost if you continually send out
delinquent notices. The first law is only dealing with the original billing.
Therefore, we feel that the resolution from 2004 concerning the $3.00 minimum billing is sufficient, though it should be
revised in reference to the correct statute. We think that asking for a revision to NCGS 105-357(c) to allow the County
more discretion in what they can consider payment in full is the more effective route.
Please let us know your thoughts.
Thanks,
Keith
<MINIMAL TAX RESOLUTION.pdf>
<Proposed Local Bill for Tax Office.pdf>
<billlessthanfivedollar.pdf>
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Tedd\' J. Byrd. Chairman
Beatrice B Hill. Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Tim McNeill
Walt Titchener
Resolution Directing Tax Administrator Not To Collect
Minimal Property Taxes On All Taxable Property
Kat S Blanchard. Clerk to the Board
Whereas, N.C.G.S. 105-330.5 has been amended to allow counties to be relieved
of collecting minimal property taxes in an amount up to $3.00; and
Whereas, the cost ofbilling is estimated to exceed $3.00 on property tax bills
rendered in Harnett County.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
hereby directs the Tax Administrator not to render property tax bills on all taxable
property when the total bill including municipal and special district taxes does not
exceed $3.00.
Be it further resolved that the Tax Administrator keep a record of the taxpayers
and the amount of taxes not billed by the county and report to the Board of
Commissioners as part of the settlement each year.
This motion was made by Commissioner Tim McNeill, seconded by
Commissioner Dan B. Andrews, and passed by a unanimous vote. This resolution
supersedes a resolution adopted May 6, 2002 regarding tax on motor vehicles.
This the 16th day of February, 2004.
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PO Box 759
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ph: 910-893-7555
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AN ACT TO PERMIT HARNETT COUNTY TO RELEASE SMALL NON-PAYMENTS
OR UNDERPAYMENTS OF CURRENT OR DELINQUENT TAXES, FEES, PENALTIES,
INTERESTS OR COSTS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Sec. 1. G.S. 105-357 (c) is amended as follows:
(c) Small Underpayments and Overpayments.-The governing body of a taxing nnit Harnett
County may, by resolution, permit its tax collector to treat small nonpayments or
underpayments of current or delinquent taxes , feeo;, penalties, interest, or costs as fully paid
and to not refund small overpayments of taxes unless the taxpayer requests a refund before
the end of the fiscal year in which the small overpayment is made. A "small underpayment
or nonpayment " is one where the current or delinquent taxes, fees, penalties. interest, or costs
a payment made, other than in person, that is no more than one dollat ($1.00) less than the
tax:e5 dne on a ta:x: receipt five dollars ($5.00) for each fiscal year therein owed. A "small
overpayment" is a payment made, other than in person, that is no more than one dollar
($1.00) greater than the taxes due on a tax receipt.
The tax collector shall keep records of all underpayments and overpayments of taxes by
receipt number and amount and shall report these payments to the governing body as part of
his settlement.
A resolution authorizing adjustments of underpayments and overpayments as provided in this
subsection shall:
(1) Be adopted on or before June 15 of the year to which it is to apply;
(2) Apply to taxes levied for all previous fiscal years; and
(3) Continue in effect until repealed or amended by resolution of the taxing unit.
Sec. 2: Section 1 of this Act applies only to Harnett County.
Sec. 3: This act is effective upon ratification and may be applied retroactively to nonpayments
or underpayments of current or delinquent taxes, fees, penalties, interest, or costs no more
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Joe Miller, Chairman
Gary A. House, Vice Chairman
Jim Burgin
Beatrice B. Hill
November 12, 2014 C. Gordon Springle
Gina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Mr. Ken Baker, Mobility Development Specialist II
PO Box 759
102 E. Front Street
Lillington, NC 27546
North Carolina Department of Transportation/Public Transit Division
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
ph: 910-893-7555
fax: 910-814-2662
Re: Letter of Support for Johnston County Industries (JCI) I Harnett Production Enterprise's
(HPE) 5310 Program Application for Purchase of Service
Dear Mr. Baker:
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners would like to express its support of
JCI/HPE's application to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for 5310 Program
funding for the purchase of service to supplement direct costs associated with transportation of
HPE passengers.
Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) uses Elderly and Disabled Transportation
Assistance Program (EDTAP) funds to provide daily transportation for HPE passengers. JCI's
successful application and program will help supplement the County's growing expenditure
support for this transportation.
This is another great illustration of community partnerships to ensure Harnett County
meets the needs of our residents. Harnett County anticipates this grant will assist in continuing
efficient transit operations in support of its citizens utilizing HPE services. Likewise, the funding
award will help to offset the rising costs of public transportation in our community.
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Joe Miller, Chairman
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Darvin Springfield. Transportation Coordinator
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SUBJECT: System Safety Program Audit Report
Dear Mr. Springfield.
ANTHONY J. TATA
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation. Public Transportation Division (NCDOT-PTD) in
accordance with federal and state requirements conducted a System Safety Program Audit of Harnett
Area Rural Transit System from October 8-9, 2014. The audit included an inspection of your Safety
Program, equipment to include maintenance records. personnel training records. a review of your System
Safety Program Plan and required policies & procedures.
As directed by the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) Standard Operating Procedure of the Public
Transportation Division. a Safety and Security Specialist conducts System Safety Program
assessment/inspection of the Community and Human Service Transportation Systems. The inspections
provide the division an overall assessment of Safety Programs, condition and maintenance of equipment
and personnel training status.
During the inspection there were fifty-five (55) out of ninety-two (92) sub-sections that were not in
compliance. The attached document, System Safety Program Audit Assessment: Report of Findings &
Corrective Actions. list deficiencies. required corrective actions and resolution deadlines. The findings
represent deficiencies and potential hazards to system efficiency, vehicle operations, and passenger
safety.
Please be advised that due to the severity of these findings. NCDOT/PTD will closely monitor the
county's efforts to address the findings. We want to work with you to ensure that the system provides
safe and reliable transportation for Harnett County residents.
All findings must be corrected on or before December 12, 2014. When all findings are resolved you
must provide documentation of compliance to NCDOT/PTD. If the findings are not corrected by the
suspense date, this will constitute a breach of contract and may jeopardize your transit system· s funding
and result in tennination of the project agreement. In the event of a contract termination, the grantee
shall surrender the equipment and/or transfer title(s) for equipment to the Department or the Department's
designee.
As you know, the North Carolina Department of Transportation emphasizes safety throughout the entire
organization, across all modal units. It is important that transit customers feel safe when riding public
transit vehicles. The Public Transportation Division is responsible for ensuring that the federal and state
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
1550 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1550
TELEPHONE: 919-707-4670
FAX: 919-733-1391
W\IVW.NCDOT. GOVINCTRANSIT
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOLITHWILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH, NC
financial assistance received is being used to provide a safe public transportation network for all North
Carolinians.
The NCDOT/PTD appreciates the cooperation and assistance provided by the Harnett Area Rural Transit
System staff during the course of the audit. Mr. Malcum D. Massenburg, Safety & Security Specialist. is
available to answer any questions or to assist you in addressing the findings and corrective actions. He
can be reached at (919) 707~4682 or by email: mdmassenburrrcilmcdot.!!01'. If he is unavailable, please
contact Richard R. Jones, Safety & Security Program Manager at (919) 7074680 or by email:
niones!CI.mcdot.gm·.
Sincerely,
JfYI vJ{h1!o
Tammy Montanez
Acting Assistant Director for Financial and Administrative Services
Public Transportation Division
cc: Cheryl Leonard, Assistant Director for Mobility Development. NCDOT/PTD
Richard R. Jones, TSSP. MESH. Safety & Security Program Manager, NCDOT/PTD
MalcumMassenburg, TSSP, Safety & Security Specialist NCDOT/PTD
Ken Baker, Mobility Development Specialist, NCDOT/PTD
Joe Miller. Chairman, Harnett County Commissioner Board of County
Attachment:
System Safety Program Audit: Report of Findings & Corrective Actions
~oard Meeting
Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: November 17,2014
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Library Contract With Municipalities and Anderson Creek Primary School
REQUESTED BY: Patrick Fitzgerald, Library Director
REQUEST:
The Harnett County Public Library respectfully requests to approve a new contract between
the Harnett County Public Library and the Affliate and Branch Libraries. The Library Board
of Trustees, the Anderson Creek Primary School, and the towns of Angier, Coats, Dunn, and
Erwin have each signed the contract.
The existing contract between the Libraries is dated October 1991, and was in need of
updating to clarify the roles and responsibilities between the County Library and the Affliate
and Branch Libraries.
While each Municipality will maintain local control of their own Library, the Harnett County
Public Library will provide all technology; ie: hardware, software, ILS, databases, system
troubleshooting, maintenance contracts for our equipment, as well as provide all cataloging
services for the system. This new contract will provide more systemwide consistency in our
policies and procedures, a requirement for our new ILS, NC Cardinal.
FINANCE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF HARNETT
THIS INTERLOCAL LIBRARY AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") is
made pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 153A-270 and entered into this
__ day of , 20 1_, by and between the County of Harnett, a body politic,
organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter referred
to as "County"), and the Town of Angier, the Town of Coats, the City of Dunn, the Town
of Erwin, all municipal corporations, organized and existing under the laws of the State
of North Carolina, and Anderson Creek Primary School.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, County maintains and operates the Harnett County Library System
(hereinafter referred to as "Library System") pursuant to Chapter 153A, Article 14 of the
North Carolina General Statutes to provide library service to the residents of Harnett
County, and appoints the Board of Trustees of the Harnett County Library System to
formulate and recommend programs, policies and regulations for the government of
Library System and to otherwise advise the Harnett County Board of Commissioners on
library matters; and
WHEREAS, the Municipalities an~ Anderson Creek Public Library each maintain
and operate libraries pursuant to Chapter 153A, Article 14 of the North Carolina General
Statutes to provide library services to the residents of their respective municipalities and
communities; and
WHEREAS, County and Municipalities and Anderson Creek Public Library wish
to merge frnancial appropriations for and operational supervision into the Harnett County
Library System to provide a more consistent, efficient and effective manner of providing
library services in Harnett County.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
promises hereinafter set forth, and pursuant to resolutions duly adopted by their
governing boards and in compliance with the North Carolina Administrative Code and
the North Carolina General Statutes, the parties identified below renew their commitment
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to the Harnett County Library System based upon the terms set forth below in the
Agreement.
I. Members of the Harnett County Library System:
County of Harnett (hereinafter "County")
Town of Coats (hereinafter "Coats")
Town of Erwin (hereinafter "Erwin)
Town of Angier (hereinafter "Angier'')
City of Dunn (hereinafter "Dunn")
Anderson Creek Public Library (hereinafter "Anderson Creek Public Library")
Coats, Erwin, Angier, and Dunn hereinafter collectively "Municipalities."
II. Purpose:
This agreement is to perpetuate excellent library and information services to the residents
of the areas included within the jurisdictions of the aforementioned government bodies
through their collaborative and collective efforts under the legal authority of the North
Carolina General Statutes and North Carolina Administrative Code by defining the
financial, property and operational appropriations and supervision of the Library System
ill. Board of Trustees:
Pursuant to the direction of the County of Harnett Board of Commissioners, the Harnett
County Library System Board of Trustees shall be the governing body of the Library
System. There shall be Eleven (11 ) members of the Board, with one (1_) appointed from
each Member. The remaining members shall be at large seats representing other areas of
Harnett County and as many ex -officio County Commissioner seats as deemed
appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners. Appointments are for staggered
terms and Board members shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive three year terms.
No Board Member shall serve more than six consecutive years. The Harnett County
Library System Board of Trustees Library Policies and Procedures shall supersede local
policy and procedure. The following powers and duties are delegated to The Harnett
County Library System Board of Trustees:
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i. To adopt bylaws and rules for its own governance.
ii. To recommend to the Board of County Commissioners policies for the
administration and operation of the Library System
iii. To assure compliance with applicable State and Federal Law and eligibility
requirements for receipt of State and Federal funds.
iv. To make recommendations concerning the construction and improvement of
physical facilities for the libraries within the system.
viii. To make regular reports of services and operations.
v. To obtain an annual independent audit of regional accounts and submit a copy
to the State Library of North Carolina.
IV. Finance:
A. Property Ownership
I. All buildings, grounds and other facilities of each library shall remain property
of its respective Municipality or County. Anderson Creek Public Library
structure will continue to be a County owned building.
2. All books, technology and other resources paid for by local funds shall remain
property of their respective Municipality or County.
3. All books, technology and other resources paid for with System or State funds
shall remain the property of the System.
B. Personnel
1. Anderson Creek Public Library is staffed by County Employees and, therefore,
subject to County Personnel Ordinance and Policies.
2. All other members are responsible for the direct payment of:
a. Salaries and benefits for staff at their respective libraries.
b. All facility costs, including, but not limited to, rent utilities, custodial
services, and the maintenance and repair of building interiors and exteriors,
parking lots, grounds, and landscaping.
c. Costs of library materials for their respective libraries
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C. Technology
1. Hardware
a. The Harnett Library System will provide the following:
1. Equipment necessary for the wide area network.
n. Computers for public access and circulation.
iii. Equipment necessary for the PC/Print management system.
b. The Municipalities and Anderson Creek Public Library agree to provide and
own any other equipment as necessary.
1. The parties agree that:
i. Equipment acquired by the Municipalities and Anderson Creek
Public Library must meet the minimal recommendations as
determined by Harnett County IT, if connected to the Library
. Computer system.
ii. The Municipalities and Anderson Creek Public Library will be
responsible for the installation, software, repair and maintenance
for Municipality or Anderson Creek Community owned
equipment.
2. Exceptions:
2. Software:
i. Public computers owned or leased by Harnett County
ii. Pc/print management; Staff computers used for circulation;
iii.Library System will install and maintain software necessary to
access the ILS.
iv. Harnett County will continue to install and maintain the print
management, security software, anti-virus software and filter
software for all computers on the county network.
a. Integrated Library System (ILS)
i. The Library System maintains the ILS (V -smart) used by all libraries.
ii. The database belongs to the Library System and it is responsible for the
integrity of the data. The parties, therefore, agree to the standards and
policies set by the Library Director and the Library System, including
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cataloging.
iii. The Harnett County public Library will be responsible for the
cataloging of all materials added to the system.
b. The Library System will provide ILL (InterLibrary Loan) services.
V. Operations:
In order for consistency and continuity in the system to best serve the citizens of the
County of Harnett and for purposes of applying for grants and aid, the parties agree to the
following:
1. The Municipalities and Anderson Creek Public Library will provide, by the 5th
of every month, a report which encompasses the library's usage including the
door count, programming statistics, number of employees and hours of operation.
2. The Municipalities and Anderson Creek Public Library will provide revenue
expenditures and their Annual budgets of each Library by the 15th day of August
each year.
3. The Municipalities and Anderson Creek Public Library will send
representatives to monthly Branch Manager meetings.
4. The Municipalities and Anderson Creek Public Library will abide by the
Service Policy of the Harnett County Library System
http://www.harnett.org/library/pub1ications/policy2012.pdf ) and Library Card
and Borrowing Policies (http://www.harnett.org/librarylhlibcar.htm) located on
the Harnett County Public Library Website.
5. Any other requirement necessary to aid in the administration of the Library
System.
VI. Term of Agreement and Amendment:
The term of this Agreement is January 1, 2014 to December 31,2019. This Agreement
may be amended from time to time upon the mutual written consent of all the parties.
Vll. Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated by the mutual written consent of all the parties. Such
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termination will occur six (6) months after the final consent is received by the Library
System Board of Trustees.
VIU. Integration of Understandings:
This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the
parties. No prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, subsequent renewal, deletion,
or other amendment hereto shall have any force or affect unless embodied herein in
writing signed by both parties.
IX. Controlling Law:
This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Courts located in Harnett County, North
Carolina shall have jurisdiction to hear any dispute under this Agreement and any legal or
equitable proceedings by either party must be filed in Harnett County, North Carolina.
X. Notices:
All notices or other communications which shall be made pursuant hereto shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to be given and received (a) when hand delivered to the
address stated below, (b) three (3) days after being mailed to the address stated below,
postage prepaid by certified or registered mail of the United States, return receipt
requested to the addresses set forth below. Either party to this Agreement may change its
designated person or designated address at any time and from time to time by giving
notice of such change to the other party in the manner set forth above.
XI. Indemnification/limit of liability paragraph:
To the extent permitted by law, each party will mutually indemnify and hold harmless the
other parties, their officers, agents and employees from and against all loss, cost,
damage, expense and liability caused by accident or other occurrence resulting in bodily
injury, including death and disease to any person or damage or destruction to property,
real or personal arising directly or indirectly from operations, products, or services
rendered or purchased under this Agreement.
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This contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all the parties signing
this agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Harnett County Public Library, Angier Public
Library, Dunn Public Library, Coats Public Library, Erwin Public Library and Anderson
Creek Primary School.
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Harnett County Library
Angier Public Library
Coats Public Library
Dunn Public Library
Erwin Public Library
Principal, Anderson Creek
Primary School
Library Board
Angier Public Library
Library Board
Coats Public Library
Library Board
Dunn Public Library
Library Board
Erwin Public Library
Library Board
Anderson Creek Primary
School Library Board
Chairman, Harnett County
Board of Commissioners
Mayor,
Town of Angier
Mayor,
Town of Coats
Mayor,
City of Dunn
Mayor,
Town of Erwin
Superintendent, Harnett
County Board of Education
This contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all the parties signing
this agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Harnett County Public Library, Angier Public
Library, Dunn Public Library, Coats Public Library, Erwin Public Library and Anderson
Creek Primary School.
Harnett County Library
Angier Public Library
Coats Public Library
Dunn Public Library
Erwin Public Library
Principal, Anderson Creek
Primary School
Harnett County Library
Library Board
Angier Public Library
Library Board
Coats Public Library
Library Board
Dunn Public Library
Library Board
Erwin Public Library
Library Board
Anderson Creek Primary
School Library Board
Chairman, Harnett County
Board of Commissioners
Mayor,
Town of Angier
Mayor,
Town of Coats
Mayor,
City of Dunn
Mayor,
Town of Erwin
Superintendent, Harnett
County Board of Education
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. .
This contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all the parties signing
this agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Harnett County Public Library, Angier Public
Library, Dunn Public Library, Coats Public Library, Erwin Public Library and Anderson
Creek Primary School.
Harnett County Library
Angier Public Library
,AidA~ I
Coats Public Library
Dunn Public Library
Erwin Public Library
Principal, Anderson Creek
Primary School
Harnett County Library
Library Board
Angier Public Library
Library Board
Coats Public Library
Library Board
Dunn Public Library
Library Board
Erwin Public Library
Library Board
Anderson Creek Primary
School Library Board
Chairman, Harnett County
Board of Commissioners
Mayor,
Town of Coats
Mayor,
City of Dunn
Mayor,
Town of Erwin
Superintendent, Harnett
County Board of Education
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This contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all the parties signing
this agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Harnett County Public Library, Angier Public
Library, Dunn Public Library, Coats Public Library, Erwin Public Library and Anderson
Creek Primary School.
Harnett County Library Harnett County Library
Library Board
Chairman, Harnett County
Board of Commissioners
Angier Public Library
Coats Public Library
Angier Public Library
Library Board
Coats Public Library
Mayor,
Town of Angier
Mayor,
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Dunn Public Library · Dunn Public Library Mayor,
Erwin Public Library
Principal, Anderson Creek
Primary School
Library Board
Erwin Public Library
Library Board
Anderson Creek Primary
School Library Board
City of Dunn
Mayor,
Town of Erwin
Superintendent, Harnett
County Board of Education
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This contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all the parties signing
this agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Harnett County Public Library, Angier Public
Library, Dunn Public Library, Coats Public Library, Erwin Public Library and Anderson
Creek Primary School.
Harnett County Library
Angier Public Library
Coats Public Library
Dunn Public Library
Harnett County Library
Library Board
Angier Public Library
Library Board
Coats Public Library
Library Board
Dunn Public Library
Library Board
!~bl)J)ett
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Library Board
Principal, Anderson Creek Anderson Creek Primary
Primary School School Library Board
Chairman, Harnett County
Board of Commissioners
Mayor,
Town of Angier
Mayor,
Town of Coats
Mayor,
City of Dunn
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Town of Erwin
Superintendent, Harnett
County Board of Education
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This contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all the parties signing
this agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Harnett County Public Library, Angier Public
Library, Dunn Public Library, Coats Public Library, Erwin Public Library and Anderson
Creek Primary School.
Harnett County Library
Angier Public Library
Coats Public Library
Dunn Public Library
Erwin Public Library
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Principal, Anderson Creek
Primary School
Harnett County Library
Library Board
Angier Public Library
Library Board
Coats Public Library
Library Board
Dunn Public Library
Library Board
Erwin Public Library
Library Board
Anderson Creek Primary
School Library Board
Chairman, Harnett County
Board of Commissioners
Mayor,
Town of Angier
Mayor,
Town of Coats
Mayor,
CityofDunn
Mayor,
Town of Erwin
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County Board of Education
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