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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting (QZAB)
March 11, 2005
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Friday, March
11, 2005, in the Human Resources Conference 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
Walt Titchener
Tim McNeill
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Harnett County Schools
Representatives: Donald Andrews, Superintendent
Bob Troutman, Finance Officer
Tom Frye, Director, high schools, media, technology
Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
Donald Andrews gave a brief history of Harnett County Schools’ use of Qualified
Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) program. Mr. Andrews presented for the Board’s
consideration, documents to authorize the Board of Education’s submission of an
application to the QZAB program for funds in the amount of $789,500 to repair,
renovate, and expand thirteen schools in Harnett County.
After questions, comments, and discussion by the Board of Commissioners regarding
various school facilities in Harnett County, Commissioner McNeill moved to
authorize Harnett County Schools to submit the QZAB application. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Titchener
casting the dissenting vote.
In other business, Mr. Emory reported on the following items:
1. Campbell University has invited Mr. Emory and the Board to meet regarding
roadways and an overlay district in the Buies Creek community.
2. Regarding the proposed new law enforcement center, Mr. Emory will talk with
Highway patrol, Wildlife Dept., and drivers license office to find out their future
plans for office space.
3. Northwest Fire Department plans for auction of building.
Chairman Byrd suggested a “field trip” so the Board can see new housing
developments in Harnett County.
There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn.
Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett
County Board of Commissioners special meeting, March 11, 2005, adjourned at 12:00
noon.
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Tedd J. Byrd, Chairman Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board