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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Joint meeting with Board of Education (budget)
April 25, 2005
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in joint session with the Board of
Education on Monday, April 25, 2005, in the Board of Education meeting room, old
Lillington High School Building, 12th Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Walt Titchener
Tim McNeill
Staff present: Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Board of Education: Donna McNeill, Interim Chairman
Billy Tart
Thomas Womble
BOE staff present: Donald Andrews, Superintendent
Dan Honeycutt, Assistant Superintendent
Robert Troutman, Finance Officer
The purpose of the meeting was for presentation of the Board of Education’s proposed
budget for FY 2005-06.
At 6:00 p.m. Vice Chairman Hill (Chairman Byrd arrived late) and Board of
Education Interim Chairman Donna McNeill called their respective boards to order.
After an invocation led by Superintendent Andrews, Interim Chairman McNeill called
on Donald Andrews for the budget presentation. Mr. Andrews noted that 85% of the
Board of Education’s budget is per personnel. Mr. Andrews also noted that Qualified
Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) funding was received and will be used to air condition
gymnasiums that are not already air conditioned. Mr. Troutman gave a brief overview
of proposed budget items.
Commissioner McNeill suggested capping and using methane gas from the Dunn-
Erwin Landfill for fuel to heat the schools nearest the landfill. Considering the current
increase in fuel costs, this option needs to be considered. After initial start-up, the fuel
would be free. This method has been used in other counties. Mr. Honeycutt said this
was explored 5 years ago and was found not to be cost effective. Commissioner
McNeill asked that the issue be revisited. There might be grants that would help with
funding.
Chairman Teddy Byrd invited everyone to a Loyalty Fund presentation at Campbell
University on April 27, 2005, at 5:15 p.m. The university is raising funds for a new
convocation center.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board