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070207m HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting July 2, 2007 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 2, 2007, in the Commissioners Meeting 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 Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and Commissioners House led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the agenda as published. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Vice Chairman Hill and seconded by Commissioner McNeill, the Board approved the following items on the consent agenda with a unanimous vote. 1. Minutes: Regular meeting, June 18, 2007 2. Budget amendment: 1 Law Enforcement and Detention Facility Code 313-8300-410.45-01 Construction 21,371. increase 313-8300-410.45-80 Contingency 21,371. increase 3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1) th 4. Canceled July 16 regular Board of Commissioners meeting due to NACo Conference in Richmond.. 5. Resolution to award service weapon to Fred West upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department (Attachment 2) 6. Resolution to amend the Public Utilities Ordinance for FY 2007-2008 to show new water and sewer rates as stated in Section 28 of the ordinance (Attachment 3) 7. Award FY 2007-2008 water and wastewater chemical supply contracts for Harnett County Public Utilities. Sealed bids were received on Jun 8, 2007, from nine different vendors. Contracts were awarded to BCS, Brenntag, SMS and ADC. 8. Award contract in the amount of $11,100.00 to Elton Stewart for Erosion Improvements Project at the Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail. The project engineer identified 5 areas to be repaired but only 2 of the 5 areas will be contracted at this time due to the amount of NCDENR RTP grant funding available. 9. Project Ordinance for Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail Bridge and Trail Renovation Project (Attachment 4) 10. Reclassification of Adult Long-Term Care Caseworkers in the Department of Social Services from Level II to Level III. In January, 2007, the office of State Personnel mandated this change owing to the increasing complexity of these positions. Currently DSS has 4 of these positions. 11. Amendment to the fee schedule for Cell Towers, collocated or combined wireless communications facility – change from $4,250 to $4,500 for FY 2007-08. The Board of Commissioners during FY 2006-07 had approved the fee to be set at $4,500 but the incorrect amount of $4,250 was presented in the fee schedule at a work session for the proposed FY 2007-08 budget. This change does not represent an increase in the fee but a correction of the amount approved. 12. Resolution authorizing signatory authority for Single Family Rehabilitation Program (Attachment 5) 13. Change Order No. 1 for Bordeaux Construction Co., Inc. for Detention Center Project which includes the following items: revision to sanitary sewer line -- $755.00; and additional undercut of suitable soil -- $20,616.00. Both items were evaluated and recommended by Moseley Architects. 14. Denied request from William Wilkins that $18.20 be written off of an Emergency Medical Services bill. During the informal comments portion of the meeting, the following citizens expressed concerns with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s proposed Super Street plan for a stretch of Highway 87: Sam Honeycutt, M & B Auto & Tire Care Center, NC Hwy 87/24 Diana Soliday, North Ridge Plantation Subdivision Laci Riddle, North Ridge Plantation Subdivision Tammy Wyland, North Ridge Plantation Subdivision Rebecca Clark, North Ridge Plantation Subdivision Joseph Riffle, Nroth Ridge Plantation Subdivision Mike Cagle, 44 Linda Lane, Cameron – Cagle Furniture Company Thelma Sanford, Lillington, requested assistance from the Board to replace the roof of the Henley Roberts Senior Center facility. Felton Smith, Riverside, asked for assistance regarding standing water in the Riverside community. Commissioner Andrews moved for the appointments listed below. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee John Anderson for a 1-year term to expire 7-31-08 Nominated by Commissioner Andrews Harnett County Board of Adjustment LeAnn Blackman for a 3-year term to expire 7-31-10 Nominated by Vice Chairman Hill Sandhills Center for MHDDSAS Louise Taylor for a 3-year term to expire 7-31-10 Nominated by Commissioner House Dangerous Dog Committee Dr. Janet Batker for a 3-year term to expire 7-31-10 Nominated by Commissioner Andrews Harnett Council for Women Debra Hawkins for a 3-year term to expire 7-31-10 Nominated by Vice Chairman Hill Patt Crissman, The Wooten Company, presented slides and reported on renovations of the eight owner-occupied homes that were rehabilitated using Scattered Site Housing grant funds. Ms. Crissman noted that a public hearing is required to allow public comments on project accomplishments when closing out a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Scattered Site Housing (SSH 05) grant had a budget of $400,000 (no local match was required). Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Mildred Morris thanked the Board and others for improvements made to her mother, Harnetha McNeill’s home. There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve closeout of the project and authorize signing of all CDBG SSH 05 Scattered Site Housing Grant Program close-out documents. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ralph Thurman, Transportation Manager, noted that a public hearing is required by State and Federal regulations to allow input from Harnett County residents regarding the Rural Operating Assistance Program for FY 2007-08. Allocated funds for Harnett Area Transit System (HARTS) total $139,352.00 with a 10% local match for rural general public funds. Programs included in the Rural Operating Assistance program are: 1. Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program ($64,462.00) 2. Employment Transportation Assistance Program: Work First, Workforce Development, other human service agency clients and general public employment transportation needs ($11,857.00) 3. Rural General Public, intended to provide transportation service to individuals who are not human service agency clients ($63,032.00) Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. No action is required from the Board at this time. Vice Chairman Hill nominated Commissioner Gary House to represent Harnett County as designated voting delegate at the upcoming North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Annual Conference to be held in Cumberland County on August 16-19. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Emory presented a proposed resolution authorizing submission of a formal application to the North Carolina Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Harnett County is requesting $340,000 to construct a 300,000 gallon elevated water storage tank, to be located at the intersection of Dorman Road and Middle Road south of Erwin, to upgrade fire protection to an expanding business (Eastern Building Components) and a new business (Old Castle/Adams Products). A public hearing regarding this matter was held at the June 18, 2007 regular meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 6) Mr. Emory presented a proposed resolution authorizing submission of a North Carolina Rural Center Grant application. The grant request is in the amount of $370,000. The project is same as noted above (300,000 gallon elevated water storage tank). Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 7) Mr. Emory presented a proposed resolution to adopt policies and procedures required for submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Vice Chairman Hill moved for adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 8) Mr. Emory noted that an amendment to a contract between the Sheriff’s Department and the Division of Social Services, NC Department of Health and Human Services, regarding 2 child support positions in the Sheriff’s Department, was required to be submitted to the state prior to June 30, 2007. Mr. Emory signed the amendment so the deadline could be met. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the amendment noting the effective period of the contract and the division’s duties. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The total amount paid by the Division of Social Services to the Sheriff’s Department is being increased by $60,200 for a total of $120,400. The amended amount consists of $39,732.00 Title IV-D 66% Federal Funds; CFDA # 93.563, and $20,468.00 34% County Funds. Mr. Emory reported on a meeting between staff and possible contractor of the proposed new River Park. As a result of that meeting, the original plans will be modified somewhat and the project will move forward. Commissioner McNeill stated that many citizens impacted by the proposed modifications of the current traffic pattern along a portion of Highway 87, as proposed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT), have expressed their opposition to the proposed changes. The proposed changes noted as a “super street” would eliminate left turns along that portion of the road. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt a resolution requesting DOT to explore alternative means of improving safety issues along Highway 87 rather than the proposed plan that would not provide for left turns and would require drivers to conduct u-turns. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 9) Vice Chairman Hill moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: To consider and give instructions to the county legal staff concerning the handling or settlement of a claim. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a) (3). Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner McNeill moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 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 regular meeting, July 2, 2007, adjourned at 10:20 a.m. _________________________________ Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman _________________________________ Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Attachment 1. Attachment 2. Attachment 3. Attachment 4. Attachment 5. Attachment 6. Attachment 7. Attachment 8. Attachment 9.