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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Special Meeting and Work Session
March 30, 2007
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Friday, March 30,
2007, 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
Tim McNeill
Gary House
Commissioner Dan B. Andrews was absent.
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Guest: Johnson Tilghman, Chairman, Harnett Forward Together Committee
Mr. Tilghman presented two documents for consideration by the Board. Both documents
pertain to the refinancing of the Harnett Forward Together Committee Building in Erwin,
NC, formerly known as the Swift Denim Weave Facility. Mr. Tilghman summarized the
documents stating that if Harnett Forward Together Committee defaults on the loan, the
County will have an opportunity to buy the property. Commissioner McNeill moved to
adopt the resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a memorandum of
agreement with the Harnett Forward Together Committee. Vice Chairman Hill seconded
the motion and it passed 4 to 0. (Attachment 1)
Mr. Emory noted that buildings in the former Shawtown School complex, owned by
Head Start and houses the Food Pantry and the Senior Center, are in need of repair.
Mr. Wilder made a presentation regarding a proposed Harnett County Antique Farm
Equipment project. The proposal includes a building near the Agriculture Center to
house the museum. The land could be used for demonstrations and it would tie in with
the Agriculture Center programs.
There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn. Vice
Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County
Board of Commissioners special meeting, March 30, 2007 adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Attachment 1.