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122206s Harnett County Board of Commissioners Minutes of Special Meeting December 22, 2006 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Friday, December 22, 2006, in the Commissioners 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 Tim McNeill Gary House Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. and called on Mr. Emory. Mr. Emory presented for the Board’s consideration a resolution authorizing the County to participate in the NC Local Government Debt Setoff program. Commissioner House stated that the County needs to have a written policy in place to make sure the setoffs are consistent and a policy which allows taxpayers to make installments. Ms. Young explained the current process of collecting Emergency Medical Service (EMS) bills. Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 1) Staff will develop a proposed written policy for review by the Board at its January 8 meeting. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the budget amendments listed below. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 180 Harnett/Fuquay Wastewater Project (Fund 515-“PU012B”) Code 551-9100-431.45-38 Park Construction Contract A1 1,035,777. increase 551-9100-431.45-39 Park Construction Contract A2 292,127. increase 551-9100-431.60-57 Miscellaneous Expense 1,327,904. decrease 181 Harnett County Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-9025-431.74-85 Distribution-Capital Outlay System 104,305. increase 531-9030-431.74-85 Collections-Capital Outlay System 349,195. increase 531-0000-370.10-00 Loan Proceeds 453,500. increase Mr. Emory presented for the Board’s consideration a proposed project ordinance for the 2007 Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the project ordinance. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 2) Mr. Emory presented for the Board’s consideration a proposed engineering agreement for the 2007 Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the agreement with Marziano & Minier, PA, Consulting Engineers, Asheboro, NC, for services regarding expansion of the Water Treatment Plant from 18 mgd to 36 mgd (in phases). The payment of $918,900.00 is conditioned on the time to complete construction not exceeding 36 months. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Emory presented for the Board’s consideration a proposed engineering agreement for the design phase of Fort Bragg Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Project. Vice Chairman Hill moved to approved the agreement with Marziano & Minier, PA, Consulting Engineers, Asheboro, NC, for services regarding Water Service to Fort Bragg ($997,425.00), Water Plant Expansion-Fort Bragg ($785,600.00), and Wastewater Plant Expansion-Fort Bragg ($1,733,522.00). Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The cost of this contract will be paid by the federal government. Mr. Emory noted that a draft document has been developed regarding findings of the county-wide recreation study. Meetings will be held with the towns for final input and the study document will be presented at a joint meeting of the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education. The Board scheduled its 2007 planning retreat for January 19-20, 2007, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in New Bern. There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners special meeting, December 22, 2007, adjourned at 12:15 p.m. ___________________________________ Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman ___________________________________ Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Attachment 1. Attachment 2.