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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 20, 2008
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
October 20, 2008, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Tim McNeill
Commissioner House was absent due to illness in his family.
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney
Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner McNeill led the pledge of allegiance and prayer.
Vice Chairman Hill moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Commissioner Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 6, 2008
Special Meeting, October 14, 2008
2. Budget amendments:
102 Sheriff (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Claim 2,982. increase
110-5100-420.43-21 Maintenance & Repair Auto 2,982. increase
103 Restitution (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7930-441.32-82 Return of Unspent Grant 63. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 63. increase
104 Health (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-334.76-15 Healthy Carolinians 5,727. increase
110-7600-441.32-26 Incentives 2,901. increase
110-7600-441.41-11 Postage 101. increase
110-7600-441.55-12 Printing & Binding 550. increase
110-7600-441.58-14 Travel 500. increase
110-7600-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies 800. increase
110-7600-441.60-47 Food & Provisions 875. increase
105 Health (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-334.76-05 Lead Poisoning Prevention 500. increase
110-7600-441.41-11 Telecommunication & Postage 500. increase
107 Economic Development (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7100-465.32-76 Industry Appreciation Day 1,600. increase
110-7100-465.32-59 Industrial Client Entertainment 1,500. decrease
110-0000-353.16-00 Contributions & Donations 100. increase
108 Human Services Appropriation (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7999-441.35-11 Buddy Backpack Program 2,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,000. increase
109 Cooperative Extension-Incredible Years Program (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7320-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 5,280. increase
110-7320-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 404. increase
110-7320-465.23-00 Retirement 259. increase
110-7320-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 106. increase
110-7320-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 80. increase
110-7320-465.30-04 Professional Services 6,129. decrease
3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1)
Chairman Byrd presented for the Board’s consideration a resolution to recognize and honor Neil Emory on his retirement as Harnett County Manager after fifteen and a half years of service.
Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt the resolution. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 2)
Chairman Byrd read and presented the resolution to Mr. Emory and each commissioner present shared memories and wished Mr. Emory well in his retirement.
Vice Chairman Hill recognized Mr. Emory’s family and presented gifts to his wife Elizabeth, daughter Hannah and son Taylor. Mrs. Hill also recognized other members of his family and
thanked them all for sharing Mr. Emory with the county. Family members attending from out of town were his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Emory, his brother Jeff,
brother Mark and his wife Lynn and nephew Brad Emory and his wife, Brooke and Mrs. Emory’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Heber Woolard.
Congressman Bob Etheridge read and presented Mr. Emory with a framed copy of the Congressional Record of September 29, 2008, when Mr. Etheridge read to the United States House of Representatives,
a tribute to Neil Emory, which will become a permanent part of the official history of the United States.
Governor Michael Easley was unable to attend the meeting so Chairman Byrd read and presented The Order of the Long Leaf Pine the governor conferred on Neil A. Emory. This award is among
the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina and is presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Contributions
to their communities, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award.
Vivien McMahon, Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences, Appalachian State University, presented Mr. Emory with a certificate of appreciation that reads:
“In honor of your years of service to the citizens of Harnett County and because of your love of both Appalachian State University and Harnett County, your family, friends and colleagues
have established The Neil A. Emory Scholarship Endowment for Harnett County to provide scholarship support for a freshman from Harnett County who will be attending Appalachian State
University.” The first scholarship will be awarded in 2009.
Amy Noel, President, Harnett County Veterans Council, presented Mr. Emory with a plaque “In appreciation for your time, talent, professionalism and personal caring has helped make our
Veterans Park a success, thank you”.
Jim Caldwell, Executive Director, Mid-Carolina Council of Governments, presented Mr. Emory with a Certificate of Appreciation “In appreciation for your dedication to the Region through
15 years of service as Harnett County Manager and in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the Region’s progress through intergovernmental cooperation among its local governments.”
Representative David Lewis presented Mr. Emory a Certificate of Acknowledgement and Congratulations from the North Carolina House of Representatives and a State of North Carolina flag
that was flown over the State Capitol Building on October 8, 2008.
Representative Lewis brought a letter and presented for Senator Harris Blake, a Certificate of Congratulations from the Senate of the North Carolina General Assembly.
Others in attendance who spoke in appreciation and wished Mr. Emory well were:
Jennifer Slusser, County Staff Attorney
Dr. Jerry Wallace, President, Campbell University
Vanessa W. Young, County Finance Officer
Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney
Mary B. Johnson, citizen
Mr. Emory thanked everyone for the honors and surprises of the evening. He spoke of his years as Harnett County Manager, noting accomplishments of which he is particularly proud and
praised others who helped make them happen. Mr. Emory stated that he believes public service is a calling. He paid special tribute to his wife and children as well as his parents, Jerry
and Marjorie Emory, who instilled in their children the commitment and desire to serve others. Mr. Emory’s brothers also work in public service, Mark Emory in administration of Transylvania
Regional Hospital and Jeff Emory who serves as City Manager of Lincolnton. Mr. Emory said after a brief time off he will begin work as a Field Representative of the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners.
There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners
regular meeting, October 20, 2008 adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Chairman Byrd invited everyone present to a reception immediately following the meeting.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board