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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 20, 2006
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
February 20, 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 and Vice Chairman Hill led the pledge of
allegiance and prayer.
Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the agenda as published with the addition of a
budget amendment and renewal of a lease for Harnett Forward Together Committee
(HFTC) building (old weave plant). Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Commissioner Hill, the Board
unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, February 6, 2006
Special Meeting, February 17, 2006 (work session)
2. Budget amendments:
259 Public Utilities (Fund 531 – HCDPU)
Code 531-9000-431.74-82 Wellons Capacity Buyout 500,000. decrease
531-9000-431.60-31 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 45,000. increase
531-9000-431.34-02 Chemicals 84,000. increase
531-0000-340.40-00 Reconnection Fees 100,000. increase
531-0000-340.20-03 Fuquay Energy Fees 20,000. increase
531-0000-340.20-04 Holly Springs Energy Fees 15,000. increase
531-0000-340.20-01 Water Capacity Use 250,000. decrease
531-0000-340.30-01 Sewer Capacity Use 40,000. decrease
531-0000-340.30-10 Sewer Fees 200,000. decrease
531-0000-351.31-03 Communications lease 11,000. decrease
531-0000-351.31-05 Linden Maintenance Fees 5,000. decrease
260 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU)
Code 531-9000-431.30-04 Professional Services 2,107. decrease
531-9000.431.74-74 Capital Outlay 2,107. increase
261 Restitution (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.79-01 JCPC Administrative 410. increase
110-7930-441.32-61 JCPC Administrative 410. increase
263 Solid Waste (Fund 580-Solid Waste)
Code 580-0000-356.55-01 Scrap Tire Reimbursement 7,016. increase
580-6600-461.33-45 Contracted Services 7,016. increase
267 Administration (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4150-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 19,425. increase
110-4150-410.22-00-FICA Tax Expense 1,486. increase
110-4150-410.23-00 Retirement 950. increase
110-4150-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 389. increase
110-4150-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 291. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 22,541. decrease
268 Legal Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4155-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 4,016. increase
110-4155-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 307. increase
110-4155-410.23-00 Retirement 196. increase
110-4155-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 80. increase
110-4155-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 60. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 4,659. decrease
269 Board of Elections (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4300-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 8,775. increase
110-4300-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 671. increase
110-4300-410.23-00 Retirement 429. increase
110-4300-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 1, 200. decrease
110-4300-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 132. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 8,807. decrease
270 Finance (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4400-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 15,310. increase
110-4400-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,171. increase
110-4400-410.23-00 Retirement 749. increase
110-4400-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 2,000. decrease
110-4400-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 230. increase
110-4400-410.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 5,000. decrease
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 10,460. decrease
271 Tax (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4500-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 25,045. increase
110-4500-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,916. increase
110-4500-410.23-00 Retirement 1,225. increase
110-4500-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 2,500. decrease
110-4500-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 376. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 26,062. decrease
272 General Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4600-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 12,357. increase
110-4600-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 945. increase
110-4600-410.23-00 Retirement 604. increase
110-4600-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 1,500. decrease
110-4600-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 185. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 12,591. decrease
273 Public Buildings (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4700-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 19,449. increase
110-4700-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,488. increase
110-4700-410.23-00 Retirement 951. increase
110-4700-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 2,000. decrease
110-4700-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 292. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 20,180. decrease
274 Information Technology (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4900-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 25,011. increase
110-4900-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,913. increase
110-4900-410.23-00 Retirement 1,223. increase
110-4900-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 500. increase
110-4900-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 375. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 29.022. decrease
275 GIS (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4910-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 28,864. increase
110-4910-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 2,208. increase
110-4910-410.23-00 Retirement 1,411. increase
110-4910-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 800. decrease
110-4910-410.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 433. increase
110-0000-347.16-00 Map Copies 5,000. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 27,116. decrease
276 Sheriff (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5100-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 68,605. increase
110-5100-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 5,248. increase
110-5100-420.23-00 Retirement 269. increase
110-5100-420.23-02 LEO Retirement 3,017. increase
110-5100-420.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 2,100. decrease
110-5100-420.23-05 LEO Supplemental Retirement 3,156. increase
110-5100-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 1,029. increase
110-0000-336.20-00 Court Costs-Officer Clerk of Court 21,000. increase
110-0000-336.21-00 Court Cost Officer HC Sheriff 25,000. increase
110-0000-322.43-01 Application 4,200. increase
110-0000-322.43-02 Fingerprint 1,000. increase
110-0000-322.43-01 Police Reports-Copies 100. increase
110-0000-353.23-00 Contributions – Sheriff 150. increase
110-0000-354.11-00 Restitution – Sheriff 4,467. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 23,307. decrease
277 Campbell Deputies (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5101-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 28,000. increase
110-5101-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 2,142. increase
110-5101-420.23-02 LEO Retirement 1,338. increase
110-5101-420.23-05 LEO Supplemental Retirement 1,400. increase
110-5101-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 420. increase
110-0000-356.20-00 Campbell Deputies 33,300. increase
278 Child Support Enforcement (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5104-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 538. increase
110-5104-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 41. increase
110-5104-420.23-02 LEO Retirement 26. increase
110-5104-420.23-05 LEO Supplemental Retirement 27. increase
110-5104-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 8. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 640. decrease
279 Jail (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5120-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 65,496. increase
110-5120-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 5,010. increase
110-5120-420.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 10,000. decrease
110-5120-420.23-02 LEO Retirement 3,131. increase
110-5120-420.23-05 LEO Supplemental Retirement 3,275. increase
110-5120-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 982. increase
110-0000-336.17-00 Jail Fees-State 35,000. increase
110-0000-336.18-00 Jail Fees-Local 10,000. increase
110-0000-356.50-00 Inmates Confined-Social Security 600. increase
110-0000-356.51-01 Inmates Confined-Backlog 18,240. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 4,054. decrease
280 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5300-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 64,000. increase
110-5300-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 4,896. increase
110-5300-420.23-00 Retirement 3,130. increase
110-5300-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 960. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 72,986. decrease
281 EMS (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5400-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages-EMS 302,682. increase
110-5401-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages-Transport 90.000. decrease
110-5401-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 23,155. increase
110-5401-420.23-00 Retirement 14,801. increase
110-5401-420.23-01 Supplemental Retirement-EMS 5,000. decrease
110-5401-420.23-01 Supplemental Retirement Transport 8,000. decrease
110-5401-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 4,540. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 118,001. decrease
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 124,177. increase
282 Animal Control (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5500-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 14,243. increase
110-5500-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,090. increase
110-5500-420.23-00 Retirement 696. increase
110-5500-420.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 1,000. decrease
110-5500-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 214. increase
110-0000-322.74-00 Permits & Fees-Animal Control 10,000. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 5,243. decrease
283 Soil & Water (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-6700-429.11-00 Salaries & Wages 4,277. increase
110-6700-429.22-00 FICA Tax Expanse 327. increase
110-6700-429.23-00 Retirement 209. increase
110-6700-429.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 86. increase
110-6700-429.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 64. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 4,963. decrease
284 Industrial Development (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7100-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 5,407. increase
110-7100-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 414. increase
110-7100-465.23-00 Retirement 264. increase
110-7100-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 500. decrease
110-7100-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 81. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 5,666. decrease
285 Planning (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7200-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 73,917. increase
110-7200-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 5,655. increase
110-7200-465.23-00 Retirement 3,615. increase
110-7200-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 2,000. decrease
110-7200-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 1,109. increase
110-8800.490.32-16 Contingency 82,296. decrease
286 Cooperative Extension (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7300-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 2,160. increase
110-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 165. increase
110-465.23-00 Retirement 106. increase
110-465.23-00 Supplemental Retirement 2,463. decrease
110-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 32. increase
287 Workforce Development/Job Link (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7404-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 12,839. increase
110-7404-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 982. increase
110-7404-465.23-00 Retirement 628. increase
110-7404-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 193. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 14,642. decrease
288 Aging (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7500-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 7,205. increase
110-7500-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 551. increase
110-7500-441.23-00 Retirement 352. increase
110-7500-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 300. decrease
110-7500-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 108. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 7,916. decrease
289 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7510-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 4,310. increase
110-7510-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 330. increase
110-7510-441.23-00 Retirement 211. increase
110-7510-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 600. decrease
110-7510-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 65. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 4,316. decrease
290 Community Alternatives Program (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7550-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 3,064. increase
110-7550-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 234. increase
110-7550-441.23-00 Retirement 150. increase
110-7550-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 700. decrease
110-7550-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 46. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 2,794. decrease
291 Nutrition (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7552-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 1,008. increase
110-7552-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 77. increase
110-7552-441.23-00 Retirement 49. increase
110-7552-441.23-01 Supplement Retirement 20. increase
110-7552-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 15. increase
110-8800-490-32.16 Contingency 1,169. decrease
292 Health (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7600-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 66,610. increase
110-7600-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 5,096. increase
110-7600-441.23-00 Retirement 3,257. increase
110-7600-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 15,000. decrease
110-7600-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 999. increase
110-0000-345.17-00 Home Health Fees 60,962. increase
293 Social Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7700-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 50,692. increase
110-7700-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 3,878. increase
110-7700-441.23-00 Retirement 2,479. increase
110-7700-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 35,000. decrease
110-7700-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 760. increase
110-8800-490-32.16 Contingency 22,809. decrease
294 Veterans (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7800-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 2,922. increase
110-7800-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 224. increase
110-7800-441.23-00 Retirement 143. increase
110-7800-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 700. decrease
110-7800-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 44. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 2,633. decrease
295 Restitution (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7930-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 1,370. increase
110-7930-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 105. increase
110-7930-441.23-00 Retirement 67. increase
110-7930-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 27. increase
110-7930-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 21. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 1,590. decrease
296 One-On-One (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7931-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages 22,650. increase
110-7931-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 203. increase
110-7931-441.23-00 Retirement 130. increase
110-7930-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 53. increase
110-7931-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 40. increase
110-8800-490-32.16 Contingency 3,076. decrease
297 Library (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-8100-450.11-00 Salaries & Wages 17,595. increase
110-8100-450.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,346. increase
110-8100-450.23-00 Retirement 860. increase
110-8100-450.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 2,000. decrease
110-8100-450.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 264. increase
110-0000-348.10-00 Copy Fees 3,500. increase
110-0000-348.20-00 Fines 2,500. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 12,065. decrease
298 Parks & Recreation (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-8200-450.11-00 Salaries & Wages 7,818. increase
110-8200-450.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 598. increase
110-8200-450.23-00 Retirement 382. increase
110-8200-450.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 500. decrease
110-8200-450,26-08 Worker’s Compensation 117. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 8,415. decrease
299 Abandoned Manufactured Home (Fund 245-Abandoned Manufact. Home)
Code 245-8405-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 650. increase
245-8405-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 50. increase
245-8405-465.23-00 Retirement 32. increase
245-8405-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 10. increase
245-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 742. increase
303 Nutrition for the Elderly (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-353.75-52 Contributions & Donations 136. increase
110-7552-441.31-01 Contributions 136. increase
305 Governing Body (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4100-410.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions 10,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 10,000. increase
307 Sheriff (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-336.15-00 Controlled Substance Tax 2,739. increase
110-5100-420.32-27 Drug Program 2,739. increase
308 Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7510-441.31-31 Medicare Outreach D LIS 2,183. decrease
110-7510-441.12-00 Salaries & Wages, p.t. 2,000. increase
110-7510-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 153. increase
110-7510-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 30. increase
311 Emergency Medical Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5400-420.60-31 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 30,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 30,000. increase
312 Harnett/Fuquay Wastewater Project (Fund 551-“PU012B”)
Code 551-0000-353.78-00 Contributions & Donations-
Harnett/Fuquay 39,154. increase
551-9100-431.45-40 Land & Right-of-Way 39,154. increase
315 Agricultural Center/Animal Control Capital Project (Fund 370-“CP0501”)
Code 370-8301-465.30-04 Agri. Center-Professional 7,000. increase
370-8301-465.45-01 Agri. Center-Construction 24,990. increase
370-8301-465.60-57 Agri. Center-Miscellaneous 3,025. decrease
370-8301-465.45-33 Agri. Center-Materials & Supplies 30,357. increase
370-8302-420.45-01 Animal Control-Construction 4,179. increase
370-8302-420.45-80 Animal Control-Contingency 31,179. decrease
370-0000-314.50-00 Sales Tax Refunds 25,956. increase
370-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 6,366. increase
3. Refund Report (Attachment 1)
4. Change Orders for the Agricultural Center & Animal Control facility project
(Attachment 2)
5. Farm lease with Marvin Tart for use of 17 acres of farmland on Airport property.
Consideration for the lease is $35 per acre for the cleared land. The lease is for the 2006
agricultural year exclusively and solely for the purpose of growing and harvesting
agricultural crops.
6. Moving contract awarded to MacThrift Office Furniture to move offices into the new
Agricultural Center. The following proposals were submitted:
MacThrift Office Furniture $10,475.
All American Relocation 11,046.
Excel Moving & Storage, Inc. 13,091.45
West’s Durham Transfer & Stg., Inc. 13,401.
Commercial Movers, Inc. 13,640.
7. Amendment to resolution adopted January 17, 2006 regarding improvements to
Harnett County Schools facilities using unspent proceeds from the 2002 Certificates of
Participation (COPS) funds. The resolution is to be amended to show the actual costs
listed below.
Location Project Amount
Anderson Creek Primary Replace Chiller $ 152,132.74 Actual
Triton High School Replace Chiller 351,295.37 Estimated
Harnett Central High School Roof Replacement – Partial 245,000.00 Estimated
Angier Elementary Pave Parking Lot 5,074.00 Actual
Buies Creek Elementary Pave Parking Lot 29,070.00 Actual
Benhaven Elementary Pave Parking Lot 49,263.78 Estimated
LaFayette Elementary Pave Parking Lot 21,804.00 Actual
Johnsonville Elementary Pave Parking Lot 51,835.00 Actual
Harnett Central High School Restroom Renovation 18,290.58 Actual
Harnett Central Middle Restroom Renovation 7,456.11 Actual
Western Harnett Middle Restroom Renovation 7,254.60 Actual
South Harnett Elementary Restroom Renovation 15,129.80 Actual
LaFayette Elementary Restroom Renovation 4,822.13 Actual
Harnett Central High Auditorium Renovations 8,000.00 Estimated
Harnett Central Middle Auditorium Renovations 8,000.00 Estimated
Western Harnett High Auditorium Renovations 8,000.00 Estimated
Western Harnett Middle Auditorium Renovations 8,000.00 Estimated
Triton High School Auditorium Renovations 8,000.00 Estimated
Balance Remaining $ 998,428.11
8. Salary adjustments to the job rate of the new pay grades for Jerald T. Lamm and
William C. Wade, two long-term employees in the Sheriff’s Department.
9. Authorization for Emergency Services to submit an application to the North Carolina
Office of Emergency Medical Services for a Health Resources Services Administration
(HRSA) Hospital/EMS System FY 2005-06 grant. The grant will be used for computer
equipment ($18,372), and replacement and new items for the SMAT III trailer
($7,490.15).
10. Settlement agreement for the sale of existing waterline in Johnston County on
Benson-Hardee Road and to transfer those customers served by the waterline to Johnston
County for the mutually agreed upon price of $57,850. The Johnston County Board of
Commissioners have approved this settlement agreement.
11. Lease agreements for two solid waste convenience center sites:
- Mamer’s Site lease with Raul Aquirre Berduzco, consideration same at $1,600
per year.
- Johnsonville Site lease with Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hillman Mangum, increased
from $1,400 to $1,600 to be consistent with other leases.
12. March 6th regular Board of Commissioners meeting canceled due to Board members
and county manager being in Washington, DC at the Annual NACo Legislative
Conference.
13. Lease agreement with Harnett Forward Together, Inc. for property located at 2080
th
South 13 Street, Erwin, North Carolina, said premises being known as Harnett Forward
Together Erwin Facility. The term of the lease is six months, beginning February 28,
2006 and terminating on August 28, 2006. The rent amount is $60.00 ($10.00 per
month).
Informal comments were provided by the following citizens:
- Carnell Robinson, Dunn, representing Neighbors Against Gangs (NAG) would like to
purchase real property located on Arrowhead Road in Averasboro Township for use by
the Neighbors Against Gangs program. Mr. Robinson offered $100,000 for the property.
- Neil Jones, North Layton Ave., Dunn, husband of owner and operator of Faith
Education Academy, Inc., encouraged the Board to adopt a proposed resolution
authorizing sale of the property to Faith Education Academy, Inc.
- George Womble, representing Harnett Forward Together Committee stated that HFTC
would be willing to provide a small loan to assist Faith Education Academy in purchasing
the property.
- Charlotte Jenkins, 1325 Pope Road, Dunn, parent of children who attend Faith
Education Academy, stated that the school and Mrs. Jones have been a very positive
influence for her children. She encouraged the Board to sell the property to Faith
Education Academy.
Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Dunn Planning Board
Brian Johnson to represent the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of Dunn for a term that
expires 6/30/08, nominated by Commissioner Titchener
Angier Planning Board
Ted Altman to represent the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of Angier for a term to
expire January, 2009, nominated by Commissioner Andrews
Dwight Snow, County Attorney, noted that a resolution authorizing the sale of real
property to Faith Education Academy, Inc. was introduced and adopted by the Board of
Commissioners by a 4 (yes) to 1 (no) vote on January 17, 2006. This real property
consists of approximately 4.6 acres located at 2082 Arrowhead Road in Averasboro
Township, Dunn, NC. The tract is known as the old Harnett Production Enterprises site
and is the former location of the Harnett Early Childhood Academy. The resolution was
again considered by the Board on February 6, 2006. After reviewing action thus far,
Attorney Snow presented the resolution for the Board’s final consideration.
Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Commissioner
Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 3)
Reno Leggett, Chairman, Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Committee, requested a
$5,000 grant to help with their Headquarters Building project. The Board will consider
the matter during the new budget cycle.
Patt Crissman, The Wooten Company, noted that a public hearing is required when
closing out a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Ms. Crissman
reported that the FY 2004 Infrastructure Grant application was for up to 22 water
connections and 6 sewer connections. The program was advertised twice and letters were
mailed to 68 rural churches throughout Harnett County. Ten families applied, four were
eligible. The original budget was $75,000; $24,037.64 was spent and $50,962 will be
de-obligated. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Comments were received from Jerry Morris, Walker Road,
Lillington, regarding his relative’s water and sewer. His comments did not relate to the
subject of this public hearing. There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed
the public hearing. Commissioner Titchener moved to authorize execution of documents
regarding the CDBG FY 04 Infrastructure Grant Closeout. Commissioner McNeill
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Patt Crissman, The Wooten Company, noted that the County recently received
notification of the award of a $400,000 housing rehabilitation grant under the NCHFA
Single Family Rehabilitation Program. Prior to receiving formal award of the grant, the
County must adopt an Assistance Policy and a Conflict of Interest Policy. Only elderly
and/or disabled low or moderate income households are eligible to apply for
rehabilitation assistance. The finished level of rehabilitation is held to a higher standard
than in the CDBG program, so only moderately deteriorated versus severely deteriorated
households are likely to be eligible for assistance. The maximum amount of assistance is
$40,000 per household. NCHFA loans are forgiven at the rate of $3,000 per year versus
CDBG programs where loans are typically forgiven over an 8-year period. Depending on
date of receipt of the formal grant award, the program will be advertised to the public in
late March or in April. Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt a Conflict of Interest
Policy for the NCHF SFR 06 Program and an Assistance Policy for the 2006 Cycle of the
Single-Family Rehabilitation Program. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Joseph Jeffries, Chief Planner, presented a zoning change request from Donald Blalock,
.69 acre tract located in Black River Township, Hwy. 55, from RA-30 to Commercial.
Staff concludes that the request does not conform to the Harnett County Land Use Plan
and does not advance the public health, safety , and general welfare, and recommends
that the request be denied. The Planning Board also recommends denial of the zoning
change request. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the proposed zoning
change request and opened the meeting for comments from the public regarding the
matter. Comments were received from the following citizens:
1. Donald Blalock, owner, for
2. Ted Altman, Angier for
3. William B. Ray, Willow Spring, owns adjacent property against
4. Harold Moore, Angier, adjacent property against
5. Barry Gregory, lives across the road from property against
6. Barbara Locklear, Old Stage Road north against
7. Frank Matthews, 3535 NC Hwy 55 against
There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing and moved
to deny the request to rezone the property from RA-30 to Commercial. Commissioner
McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Joseph Jeffries, Chief Planner, presented a proposed text amendment to the Subdivision
Regulations which would establish Recreation and Park Development fees. Mr. Jeffries
noted that due to the amount of residential growth in the County, the demand for public
recreation and park areas has increased. The Planning Board considered the text
amendment application and no one spoke in opposition. Chairman Byrd called to order a
public hearing and opened the meeting for comments regarding the matter. Comments
were received from the following citizens:
1. George Womble, Keith Hills, developer against
2. Diane Soliday, Cameron for
3. Mickey Bennett, 1662 Clark Road, surveyor against
4. Tammy Wyland, Cameron for
5. Jimmy Johnson, Angier, developer against
6. Cary Stewart, 520 Old Coats Road against
7. Jeffrey Smith, Old Buies Creek Road against
There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the resolution amending the Harnett County
Subdivision Regulations text to establish a $500 per lot fee for recreation and park
development. The requested text amendment will be implemented immediately and the
options for the collection method will be considered at a future Board meeting.
Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Joseph Jeffries, Chief Planner, presented a proposed amendment to the Highway 87 Land
Use Map. Mr. Jeffries explained that in 2002, the Board of Commissioners adopted a
future land use map for the Hwy 87 corridor. As a result of rapid growth in that area,
Planning staff recommends the land use plan, specifically between the intersection of
Buffalo Lake Road and Hwy 24, be revaluated. Staff believes this area would be better
served with a land use classification of Compact Mixed Use (CMU) instead of the current
residential classification. A Compact Mixed Use (CMU) designation encourages a
combination of small lot residential, multifamily, manufactured home parks, and
commercial and light industrial uses. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing
regarding the proposed change. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed
the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the amendment as presented.
Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a proposed utility agreement with the Town of
Erwin. The County desires to purchase from the Town both the wastewater collection
and treatment system and the water treatment and distribution system so that these
systems may become a part of the systems owned and/or operated by the County. The
Town desires to sell to the County both its wastewater collection and treatment system
and its water treatment and distribution system. This utility agreement transfers
ownership of the Town of Erwin’s water system and wastewater system to the County of
Harnett. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the agreement as presented.
Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Departmental reports were filed with the Board from the Sheriff’s Department,
Emergency Medical Services, Animal Control and Planning & Inspections.
Commissioner Titchener moved to endorse local phone service between Angier and
Smithfield. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Emory provided an update on the sales tax exchange proposal regarding Medicaid.
There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn.
Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County
Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting, February 20, 2006, adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board