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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
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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
Worker's Compensation80. increase
110-7320-465.26-08 Wo s 11111110-7320-465.30-04 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 111
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". 1110
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."
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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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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
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Attachment 1
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TO:HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIt55JONER$
NE;CONSIOCRATTON OF REFUND FOR TAXES,INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL,MUNICIPAL111ES
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Attachment 2 - Isa. )✓►..i L'd
NORTH CAROLINA RI. OLUTION TO CONFIRM CERTAIN elRETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR
HARNETT COUNTY COUNTY MANAGER
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Ti FAT WHEREAS. Neil A. Emory began his service as Harnett Count •lnnngcr on
February I,1993;and
WHEREAS,upon entering inutemploymentwith llama,County('SC easy`)Mr•Emory xis
extended the benefits made available to all county Crdptnyees and woo. fined to utilize his past
service in local government in the provision of these Ixnefhs;and
WHEREAS,during Me.Emory's tenure as County Man;,er,the l3oanl ofCcrmmissiomers
entered into an employment agrccmxm1 with Mr.Emory dated.'nrmber20,1995(Revised June 25,
I9911)that tatted thew benefits and in addition provided th.the County would pay the full cost of
his family health insuance;End,
WHEREAS,the Beard ofColtlmisamersti ,nts to confirm certain portions of Mr_Emory's
retirement benefit package regarding she hair c time of his longevity payment,and his health.
insurance betxftts in tinier to be consistent th the County Personnel Ordinance,Mr.Ernory's
employment agreement and the Board's -.'ethsnrc,and the Board desires to do s0 through this
confirmation resolution.
NOW,THEREFORE. BE RESOLVED that in response to Mr. lirnory's upcoming
retirement effective October 31 '08.the Board of Commissioners does hcohy;u,thorize and dircet
that Mr.Emoq'v receive his I gevity steed for the eturcni riseni year in the month of October and
does also direct that the pr. Isions of the County Personnel Ordinance applying In post retirement
health benefits be ext :.d to Mr.Emory with the caveat That the appropriate pre.mred basis per
said policy he appli s o the family health inturaotct plan he now receives to tktcamine the cost to he
paid by the Coon .
This a 4't day of Ault,2048, .
COUNTY OF HARNETT
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ATTEST; y._By; C •rF `an
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Kay S. fsndard.Clerk