062816ws Agenda PackageHarnett County Board of Commissioners
Work Session
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
9:00 am
9:00 am Agricultural and Economic Development Discussion, Ted Abernathy
10:00 am Municipal Fiber Video
10:30 am County Manager's Update:
1) NC DOT widening & stop light project at the Hwy 210 & Harnett Central
Road intersection
2) Old Boone Trail facility update
3) Update from Piedmont Natural Gas
4) Update regarding proposed Economic Development positions
5) Request for support in the designation of a portion of Hwy 87 in the Olivia
area in honor of Herb Thomas
11:15 am Closed session
11:45 am Site visit regarding proposed zoning change: Case # RZ-16-116,
Landowner/Applicant: Johnny Faircloth; 2.52 +/- acres (consisting 5 parcels)
Pin's # 9575-24-1972, 9575-24-4817, 9575-24-4764, 9575-25-2300; 9575-25-
1192; From RA -20R to Commercial Zoning District; Off NC Hwy 24 (on Red
Bird Drive & Chipmunk Court); Johnsonville Township.
12:45 pm Adjourn
June 15, 2016
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The Honorable Harnett County Commissioners;
We, the friends and family of Mr. Herb Thomas would like to petition the board of commissioners for
support in the designation of a portion of highway 87 in the Olivia area in honor of Herb Thomas. Born
Herbert Watson Thomas on April 6, 1923 in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County. When NASCAR
(National Association for Stock Auto Car Racing) first began racing in 1949, Herb was there, and help to
pioneer the sport which it is today. He soon became a local and national racing legend always calling
Olivia home. Herb passed away on August 9 of 2000. Here are a few highlights of his career; 48 NASCAR
wins, three time Darlington 500 winner, two time Grand National Champ. Thomas was inducted into
the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame in 1965, the North Carolina Sports Hall of
Fame in 1992, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1994 and in 2013 was inducted to the
NASCAR Hall of Fame. We believe this honor to be deserving of this individual for what all he
accomplished during his career. He still has friends, family and relatives living in the area, but as the
years pass the numbers decrease . He was truly a man of honor and integrity who stayed true to his
roots.
If I can assist in any way or if more information is needed I will gladly do so. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Mike Thomas email; ttom2795@windstream .net
Ph. 919 499 2795