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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 17, 2006
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 17,
2006, in Courtroom 6, Harnett County Courthouse, 301 West Cornelius Harnett
Boulevard, 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
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 Vice Chairman Hill led the
pledge of allegiance and prayer.
Vice Chairman Hill moved to approve the agenda as published with the addition of
consideration of a new Emergency Operations Plan to the consent agenda.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner Titchener and seconded by Commissioner McNeill, the
Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, June 19, 2006
Special Meeting, June 30, 2006
Special Meeting, July 14, 2006 (work session)
2. Budget Amendments:
1 Tax (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4500-410.33-45 Contracted Services 20,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 20,000. increase
2 Support Our Students (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7309-465.32-82 Return of Unspent Grant Funds 1,762. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,762. increase
3 Harnett County Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU)
Code 531-9025-431.74-85 Distribution-Cap. Outlay Sys. 3,148,250. increase
531-9030-431.74-85 Collections-Cap. Outlay Sys. 3,148,250. increase
531-0000-370.10-00 Loan Proceeds 6,296,500. increase
4 EMS (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5400-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies 25,862. increase
110-0000-331.54-02 Bioterrorism Development 25,862. increase
6 IT – Communications Tower (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4930-410.33-45 Contracted Services 16,393. increase
110-4930-410.60-33 Materials & Supplies 17,216. increase
110-4930-410.74-74 Capital Outlay-Equipment 198,034. increase
110-0000-331.49-22 Rural Internet Access Grant 231,643. increase
7 Group Insurance (Fund 271-Group Insurance)
Code 271-8471-410.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 3,819,883. increase
271-0000-389.30-00 Interfund Transfer 3,819,883. increase
8 Aging (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7500-441.60-39 Aging-Other Materials 351. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 351. increase
10 Finance (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4400-410.30-04 Professional Services 4,965. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance 4,965. increase
11 E911 Wireless (Fund 240-E911)
Code 240-5901-420.33-45 Contracted Services 4,997. increase
240-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balanced Appropriated 4,997. increase
12 Transportation (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4650-410.32-70 Capital Assistance TDP 57,725. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 57,725. increase
13 Parks & Recreation (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-8200-450.33-45 Contracted Services 27,255. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 27,255. increase
14 Harnett Regional Jetport (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-6500-406.74-71 Capital Outlay-Land 15,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 15,000. increase
15 Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7510-441.32-13 RSVP Special Project 1,905. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 FUND Balance Appropriated 1,905. increase
16 Sheriff (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5100-420.60-19 Sheriff-Weapons 2,158. increase
110-5100-420.74-74 Sheriff-Capital Outlay 101,875. increase
110-5120-420.74-74 Jail-Capital Outlay 20,375. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 124,408. increase
17 Governor’s Highway Safety (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.51-12 Governor’s Highway Safety Grant 60,154. increase
110-5107-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies 19,404. increase
110-5107-420.74-74 Capital Outlay 40,750. increase
3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1)
4. Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Christopher Warren Stone (Attachment 2)
5. Authorization for Cooperative Extension to submit a grant proposal to the Pest
Environmental Trust Fund for pesticide container recycling in Harnett County. The
amount requested is $2,550.00. This grant does not require matching funds.
6. Authorization for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to carry remaining funds
from a Senior Care grant received for FY 2005-06 into FY 2006-07. Authorization has
been received from the NC Department of Health and Human Services Rural Health
Division. The amount of the original grant was $15,000. The balance of $6,961.98 may
be used prior to December 31, 2006 to promote the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and
assist Medicare beneficiaries in enrolling in the drug plans. The funds will also be used
to educate and assist seniors in applying for extra help in paying for prescription drugs
through the Social Security Administration.
7. By-Laws for the Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) Regional Task Force, Inc.
8. Airport Work Authorization for Runway Extension Clearing - Talbert & Bright, Inc.
work authorization # 06-01 (Amendment No. 1) which will be charged to Grant No.
36237.25.6.2. No local monies required. This will provide construction administration
for the installation of silt fence, clearing and grubbing areas as shown on the plans and
specification for the Approach Clearing for Runway 5-23.
9. Airport Change Order number 1 (final) for the Runway Extension Approach Clearing
project with Regional Contracting and Development due to additional erosion control
measures required by NC DENR. No new funds will be necessary due to staying within
project allocations. (Attachment 3)
10. Airport Grant Award – Vision 100 grant number 36237.25.8.1 in the amount of
$150,000.00 with $16,667.00 local match. “In-kind” monies will be used as the local
match. Funds will be used for RSA Extension and Glideslope Site Preparation.
11. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) grant in the amount of
$25,862.00. In order to receive the monies, the county has to purchase and pay for the
items, then submit the receipt for reimbursement. Emergency Services will purchase
replacement supplies used from the SMAT III trailer during training exercises and
computer equipment to collect patient data at the time of transport.
12. Parks and Recreation Contract Number PO 6158 between the County of Harnett and
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – N.C.
Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Project Agreement for the Cape Fear River Trail Park
project in Erwin. The amount of the 50/50 matching grant is $493,170.00.
13. Resolution to endorse the application of the City of Dunn to request financial support
from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to assist in the funding of a rail
industrial access track to service Adams Products in Edgerton Industrial Park.
(Attachment 4)
14. Change Order for Temple Grading and Construction to reduce the amount of
$13,079.00 in association with the Harnett/Fuquay Wastewater Project. (Attachment 5)
15. Amendment to the Engineering Contract with Marziano & Minier for the Fort Bragg
Housing Project in the amount of $27,000.00. Additional environmental and surveying
had to be performed due to crossing the US Department of Army property.
16. Write-offs of delinquent Public Utilities accounts for the second quarter of 2006. All
of the accounts have been in delinquent status for more than three years and total
$19,902.64.
17. Resolution honoring Mrs. Elizabeth Fentress for her assistance to the Harnett
Community Fund during her service as President of the North Carolina Community
Foundation. (Attachment 6)
18. Adoption of the new Harnett County Emergency Operations Plan.
Mary Ann Stinson, 1110 Melody Lane, Cameron, requested information on consent
agenda items regarding engineering contract amendment for the Fort Bragg housing
project and by-laws of BRAC Regional Task Force, Inc.
Commissioner Andrews moved that Commissioner McNeill be designated as the voting
delegate representing Harnett County at the North Carolina Association of County
Commissioners Annual Conference in September. Chairman Byrd seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Mark Locklear, Manager of Planning Services, presented a zoning change request from
Shen I Yao and Shen Hao Yao: from RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District, 2.95 acres,
Hwy 210, Neill’s Creek Township. The Planning Board recommended approval of the
requested rezoning. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing regarding the matter
and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and
Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt a
resolution of plan consistency and to approve the rezoning request as presented. Vice
Chairman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 7)
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board’s consideration, a proposed
wastewater agreement between Harnett County and the Town of Angier. This agreement
provides for Angier becoming a bulk customer of the County. In addition it notes the
manner by which two sewer extensions will take place west of the Town. Commissioner
Andrews moved to approve the agreement. Commissioner Titchener seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner McNeill moved to authorize staff to accept service proposals for
extermination and pest control services. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Departmental reports were filed with the Board from Veteran Affairs, Planning
Department, Emergency Medical Services and the Sheriff’s Department.
Mr. Emory noted that he and Gary Pope had met with representatives of the Flatwoods
Fire and Rescue Department to discuss its budget. A proposed budget amendment will
be on the next agenda for consideration by the Board to increase the rent amount paid by
the County for space in Flatwoods’ facility for an EMS unit.
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, July 17, 2006, adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board