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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Special Meeting (Retreat)
February 23, 2002
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Saturday, 23,
2002, at the Triangle South Enterprise Center, 600 S. Magnolia Ave., Dunn, North
Carolina.
Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
Beatrice Bailey Hill, Vice Chairman
Walt Titchener
Tim McNeill
Dan B. Andrews arrived at 11:30 a.m.
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Jerry Hartgrove, Economic Development Director
Guest: Johnson Tilghman, Chairman, Economic Development
Commission
At 8:30 a.m. Chairman Byrd reconvened the meeting that was recessed February 18,
2002, and called on County Manager Neil Emory.
Mr. Emory reviewed the retreat agenda and provided a brief "year in review" noting
major items affecting Harnett County Government. The two main topics this past year
were state budget and economic development. Mr. Emory noted the accomplishments of
goals set in the Economic Development Assessment and Action Plan by Leak -Goforth
Company, LLC.
Johnson Tilghman, Chairman of Harnett Forward Together Committee, elaborated on
Mr. Emory's report and discussed proposed industrial park sites and other projects that
the Harnett Forward Together Committee (HFTC) is currently working on.
Commissioner McNeill moved for the Board to go into closed session for the following
purpose: to instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken on behalf of the
County in negotiating the terms of a proposed contract for the acquisition of real
property. This motion is made pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5).
Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved for the Board to come out of closed session. Commissioner
McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The Board discussed plans for an Economic Development Summit II.
Mr. Emory led a discussion on the following issues:
1. Budget
• A. Response to Governor's Cuts
B. Budget Status 2001/2002
C. Budget 2002/2003
D. Sales Tax
2. Education/Capital Project
3. Public Buildings and Facilities
A. Current Needs
B. Courthouse Update/Old Courthouse
C. Airport
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4. Planning/Public Utilities
A. Project Updates
B. Policy and Ordinance Update
C. Ortho Photos
5. Other Issues
A. Section 8
B. Landfill Property/Permitting of New Facility
C. Communications/Dunn
6. Legislative Agenda
A. Meeting with Legislators
B. Legislative Study Commissions.
There being no further business, Commissioner Hill moved for adjournment.
Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett
County Board of Commissioners Retreat, February 23, 2002 duly adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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Kay SD Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
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