111708mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 17, 2008
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 17, 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
Gary House
Staff present: Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Interim County Manager
Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Andrews led the pledge of allegiance and prayer.
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the agenda as published with additions to the consent agenda: Change Order No. 15 for Law Enforcement Center project
Resolution of support for Logistics Center (rail service)
Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Vice Chairman Hill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, November 3, 2008
2. Budget amendments:
125 EMS/EMS Transports (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5400-420.43-16 EMS – Maintenance & Repair 652 increase
110-5401-420.43-16 EMS Transport – Maintenance
& Repair 279 increase
110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Reimbursement 931 increase
126 Health (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7600-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 3,000 increase
110-7600-441.23-00 Retirement 147 increase
110-7600-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 45 increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 3,192 decrease
128 Solid Waste (Fund 580-Solid Waste)
Code 580-6600-461.64-23 Permit Fees 9,000 increase
580-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 9,000 increase
132 Lafayette School/Hwy. 421 Wastewater Project (Fund 565-PU0701)
Code 565-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 45,506 increase
565-9100-431.45-40 Land & Right-of-Way 100,000 decrease
565-9100-431.45-33 Materials & Supplies 25,000 increase
565-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 29,494 increase
3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1)
4. Authorization for Emergency Medical Services to use piggy back with Lenoir County to purchase two ambulances. The total cost for the two Chevrolet Class I Type III ambulances is
$215,378. Select Custom Apparatus was awarded the bid in Lenoir County and has agreed to allow Harnett County to purchase the same vehicles at the same price and terms.
5. Contract and agreement with the Town of Benson for fire protection service for the Banner Fire Insurance District. The contract shall become effective July 1, 2008, subject to
the continued legal existence of the District and Fire Department, and shall continue from fiscal year to fiscal year unless terminated by either party.
6. December mid-month Board of Commissioners meeting is canceled.
7. Second Amendment to the Agreement between Harnett County and Bragg Communities, LLC - relating to Cameron Hill Tank construction. The Amendment clarifies the payment terms of the
costs of the construction and maintenance of the Cameron Hill Tank. Bragg Communities, LLC will pay 50% of the costs of construction and maintenance of the tank. Bragg Communities,
LLC will begin paying its portion of the tank construction in January, 2009, pursuant to the terms of the Amendment.
8. Agreement with the Town of Coats relating to the Coats Highway 55 Wastewater Extension Project - Phase One
9. Agreement with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, auditors, to conduct an Information Technology Risk Assessment to identify strategic, operational, compliance and financial reporting objectives.
10. Authorization for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to accept grants funds from Corporation for National and Community Service in the amount of $40,804. The grant requires
a $12,387. local match which is included in the budget, and $5,100. in-kind match.
11. Resolution to endorse an application to renew a State Agrarian Zone status for tracts 701 and 702 in Harnett County. (Attachment 2)
12. Change Order Number 15 in the amount of $22,739. for the Law Enforcement and Detention Center project. Included in this change are required sprinkler systems under second floor
walkways, revisions to windows in Magistrate’s office and changed to colors and materials for floor coverings throughout the facility.
13. Resolution of support regarding the request that North Carolina Department of Transportation include enhanced rail intermodal freight and transload services and passenger rail service
for US 401 (All America Defense Corridor) in the State Rail Plan.
(Attachment 3)
In the informal comments portion of the meeting, Elizabeth Crudup, Historic Properties Commission member, requested that the Board not enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the
City of Dunn regarding (former) Harnett High School property.
Commissioner McNeill made a motion to remove from the table consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Dunn regarding the Harnett High School property. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Dunn which gives ownership of the property to the City of Dunn.
Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Samantha Ficzko, Planner, presented a request by petition for a 120 Day Moratorium on all development approvals for property within an area designated for zoning in Stewart’s Creek Township.
The Planning Board recommended approval of the request for a moratorium. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and asked for comments from the public regarding the issue.
Comments were provided by the following citizens:
- Kasdy Dawoud, owner of property in request against moratorium
- Jim Thomas, 5840, 401 S. for moratorium
- Gerry Sutton, 1600 Bunnlevel for moratorium
There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Hill moved to adopt a resolution approving request for a 120 moratorium on development in designated
area of Stewart’s Creek as requested. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 4)
Samantha Ficzko, Planner, presented a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which will provide condominium developments, multi-family dwellings and town home developments
as Permitted Uses, and hotels or motels as Conditional Uses in the Office & Institutional Zoning District (O & I). The Planning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendments
with a unanimous vote. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and asked for comments from the public. No comments were offered regarding the proposed text amendment and Chairman
Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt a resolution approving the text amendment. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment
5)
Samantha Ficzko, Planner, presented a zoning change request from various landowners including Campbell University, plus several residential homes, two churches, post office , school
and public water and sewer: applicant: Harnett County Planning Department, from RA-20M, RA-30 & Commercial Zoning Districts to Office & Institutional Zoning Districts, location: Buies
Creek, 427.49 acres, Neill’s Creek Township. The Planning Board recommended approval of the zoning change. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the matter and asked for
comments from the public. Joe Wynns, 301 Main Street, Buies Creek asked that his property not be included in the rezoning. There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the
public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the as presented with removal of the two properties as requested. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Samantha Ficzko, Planner, presented a zoning change request from B.C. Property LLC, 5.159 acres, from RA-40 to Commercial Zoning, Neill’s Creek Township, SR 2005 – Brick Mill Road.
Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Andrews moved to table consideration stating that the Board needs to get more information before a decision is made to make sure the airport is protected. After discussion, Commissioner
McNeill seconded the motion to table the matter and it passed with a unanimous vote.
Samantha Ficzko, Planner, presented a zoning change request from applicant Harnett County Planning Department, owner of record: Willis H. Gregory, Todd Gregory, Kevin Gregory, Rodney
Gregory, 12.49 acres, from Industrial to Light Industrial Zoning District, Black River Township, 3581 Benson Road. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting
for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Chairman Byrd moved to approve Light Industrial Zoning on the basis of findings
as noted in the Planning Staff report:
1. The impact to the adjacent property owners and surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community.
2. The requested zoning district is compatible with the existing Land Use Classification.
3. The proposal does enhance or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
4. The request is for a small scale rezoning and should be evaluated for reasonableness.
Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Samantha Ficzko, Planner, presented a zoning change request from applicant Rodney Haire, owner of record Allen M. Potter, 1.0 acres from RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District, Barbecue
Township, Hwy. 87. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Renee Hudsel spoke in favor of the zoning change. There being
no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public
hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the zoning change. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Interim County Manager, presented for the Board’s consideration a resolution authorizing the negotiation of an installment purchase contract, directing the publication
of notice with respect thereto and providing for certain other related matters thereto. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the resolution. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 6)
Chairman Byrd stated that the Board would now consider matters sitting as the governing body of South Central Water and Sewer District. Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Interim County Manager,
presented for the Board’s consideration a resolution providing for the issuance of $9,753,000 General Obligation Water and Sewer Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2008C, of the South
Central Water and Sewer district of Harnett County. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment
7) Chairman Byrd closed the South Central Water and Sewer District portion of the meeting and returned to the regular meeting.
There being no further business, Vice Chairman Hill moved to adjourn. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners
regular meeting, November 17, 2008 adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairmen Kay Blanchard, Clerk to the Board