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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 1, 2006
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May1,
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
Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer
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
several budget amendments. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Vice Chairman Hill, the Board
unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, April 17, 2006
Special Meeting, April 28, 2006 (work session)
2. Budget amendments:
433 Health (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7600-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies 500. increase
110-7600-441.64-25 Books & Publications 500. increase
110-0000-331.76-03 HIV/STD Prevention 1,000. increase
440 Sheriff (General)
Code 110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Reimbursement 2,557. increase
110-5100-420.43-21 Maintenance & Repair-Auto 2,557. increase
451 Dreamweavers (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-353.73-08 Dream Weavers 3,000. decrease
110-7308-465.32-26 Incentives 2,100. decrease
110-7308-465.60-57 Miscellaneous Expense 900. decrease
453 McKoy Town Road Project (Fund 563-“PU0603”)
Code 563-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 4,814. decrease
563-9100-431.45-20 Legal & Administrative 4,814. increase
454 Emergency Management (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.53-01 Emergency Management 21,028. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 21,028. decrease
455 Erwin Wastewater Improvements Project (Fund 564-“PU0604”)
Code 564-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 15,370. decrease
564-9100-431.45-30 Engineering 15,370. increase
458 Law Enforcement Expansion Capital Project (Fund 313-“CP0401”)
Code 313-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies 6,953. increase
313-8300-410.45-80 Contingency 9,947. increase
313-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 16,900. increase
462 Revenues (Fund 110-Genreal)
Code 110-0000-356.71-01 Reimbursement-NC Rural Dev. 40,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 40,000. decrease
464 Emergency Management (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5300-420.60-31 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 6,000. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 6,000. decrease
465 Transportation (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-347.17-00 Transportation Fees 38,000. increase
110-4650-410.60-31 Gas, Oil & Automotive Supplies 38,000. increase
468 Dunn Erwin Trail Capital Project (Fund 376-“CP0602”)
Code 376-8306-465.45-60 Surveys 4,030. decrease
376-8306-465.45-71 Capital Outlay-Land 4,030. increase
3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1)
4. Engineering agreement with Marziano & Minier for the Harnett/Fuquay Wastewater
project in the amount of $192,850. This agreement will incorporate the Town of Angier
into the project and the agreement amount will be paid by the Town of Angier.
5. Resolution seeking North Carolina General Assembly funding for the support of the
Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Base Regional Land Use Advisory Commission (RLUAC)
(Attachment 2)
6. Write-off of delinquent Public Utilities accounts for the first quarter of 2006. All of
these accounts have been in a delinquent status for more than three years and total
$12,351.98.
7. State funds for Harnett County Airport under the Aviation Element of the FY 06
Transportation Improvement Program - Extend RSA & Glideslope Area Site Prep in the
amount of $180,000 with Local match of $20,000 “in kind” contribution.
Project # 36244.35.3.1
8. Award Harnett County Airport clearing contract in the amount of $221,600 to
Regional Contracting and Development of Wilmington for clearing and grubbing
approximately 10 acres in the approach to Runway 5, and 10 acres in the approach to
Runway 23.
Other bids received: Barnhill Contracting Company $240,900.
Triangle Grading and Paving 269,500.
Commissioner McNeill moved for the appointments listed below. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Committee
Annie P. McNeill for a 3-year term to expire 4/30/09
nominated by Chairman Byrd
Southeastern Economic Development Commission
Rodney Tart for a 4-year term to expire 4/30/10
nominated by Commissioner Andrews
Harnett County Planning Board
Oscar McPherson to fill an unexpired term which will expire 6/30/07
nominated by Vice Chairman Hill
Mark Locklear, Senior Planner, presented a zoning change request from AGA Corp.,
from RA-20R to Commercial Zoning District, 12.77 acres, intersection of SR 1111
(Marks Road) and Hwy. 24, Johnsonville Township. The Planning Board recommended
denial of the requested rezoning. The Board of Commissioners conducted a public
hearing regarding the matter on March 20, 2006. The Board asked that the application be
sent back to the Planning Board to review the current land use plan for potential changes
to the area along Hwy 24 from Hwy 87 to Hwy 27. The Planning Board made a
unanimous decision to keep the area in its current land use classification of medium
density residential. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt a resolution to approve the
proposed rezoning request in that the rezoning is reasonable and in the public interest and
that the rezoning is consistent with the Harnett County Land Use Plan. Commissioner
Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 3)
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board’s consideration, applications for
outdoor advertising signs that were pending when the 60-day moratorium on outdoor
advertising signs went into effect March 20, 2006. Commissioner McNeill moved to
approve those applications to allow the outdoor signs. Chairman Byrd seconded the
motion and it passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Andrews casting the dissenting vote.
Michael Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Sandhills Center for Mental Health,
Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse Services, provided the Board with an
update on the significant changes driven by the State’s Mental Health Reform
requirements. These changes, coupled with a desire on the part of the State Department
of Health and Human Services to reduce funding to Local Management Entities such as
Sandhills, will have significant impacts on the Center over the next year.
Dot Ehlers, Executive Director, Eleventh Judicial District ReEntry, Inc., thanked the
Board for its support this past year. She reported that 28 men have completed the HALT
Program this year with none of those men being convicted since completing the program.
HALT serves the entire family - primarily the batterer, but also the abused and children
who may be involved.
Buren Fulmer, Harnett County Ranger, North Carolina Forest Service, presented an
annual report noting a summary of accomplishments in Harnett County in 2005.
Neil Emory, Budget Officer, presented the proposed Harnett County FY 2006-07 Budget
and explained a summary of the proposed budget items. The North Carolina General
Statutes require the proposed budget, after its presentation, to be filed with the Clerk to
the Board where it shall remain available for public inspection until the Budget
Ordinance is adopted. A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed budget
before consideration for adoption by the Board of Commissioners. (Budget Message –
Attachment 4)
Departmental reports were filed with the Board from the Sheriff’s Department, General
Services, Planning Department, and Animal Control.
Commissioner McNeill moved that the Board go into closed session for the following
purposes:
1) To consult with the County Attorney regarding the handling or settlement of
certain claims and litigation including the case of County of Harnett vs. Terry L. Wade
and wife, Hollie J. Wade, File No. 05 CvS 1680; and
2) To discuss matters relating to the location of a business in Harnett County.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3) & (4).
Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Andrews moved for the Board to come out of closed session.
Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Titchener made a motion to approve a 5-year lease for Farm Service
Agency office space in the Agricultural Center at $16 per sq. ft. Commissioner Andrews
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner McNeill moved to approve a FY 2005-06 Budget request from Equus
Heals in the amount of $3,000. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Commissioner Titchener moved to adjourn.
Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett
County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, May 1, 2006, adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Attachment 1.
Board ReportReturn
Date : 05/01/2006Approved By
:_____________________
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
Tax, Interest and Total Request
No.Name of Tax PayerBill #
PenaltiesRefundStatus
1BARRAZA, MICHAEL
City 0.00
JOHN
0001272557- 2005- 2005- 00000059.46Refund
116 S 6TH ST
County 59.46
SPRING LAKE, NC,
28390 - 3508
2CORE, JOHNNIE
City(CI02) 40.63
ROBERSON
CORE, THIRLEE PAGE
0001115016- 2004- 2004- 000000108.76Refund
203 W B ST
County 68.13
ERWIN, NC, 28339 –
2619
3COZORT,
City 0.00
CHRISTOPHER
ANDREW
0001275895- 2005- 2005- 0000001.61Refund
118 GREENSPRINGS DR
County 1.61
SANFORD, NC, 27332 –
0000
4EASON, CHARLES
City 0.00
LYNWOOD
0000614315- 1996- 1996- 0000002.00Refund
316 STORY ACRES RD
County 2.00
SPRING LAKE NC 28390
SPRING LAKE NC,
28390
5KAISER, DONALD
City 0.00
KRISTOPHER
HAM, DOUGLAS
0001272963- 2005- 2005- 00000011.11Refund
WAYNE
County 11.11
86 CASTLEWOOD DR
SANFORD, NC, 27332 –
1129
6MASSENGILL,
City() 60.98
LYNWOOD LEE
MASSENGILL, EVELYN
0000604686- 2005- 2003- 00000060.98Refund
MAXINE
County 0.00
280 GREEN FOREST
CIRCLE
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
7MASSENGILL,
City() 52.82
LYNWOOD LEE
MASSENGILL, EVELYN
0001120974- 2005- 2004- 00000052.82Refund
MAXINE
County 0.00
280 GREEN FOREST CIR
DUNN, NC, 28334 - 9125
8MASSENGILL,
City() 42.55
LYNWOOD LEE
MASSENGILL, EVELYN
0001123247- 2005- 2004- 00000042.55Refund
MAXINE
County 0.00
280 GREEN FOREST CIR
DUNN, NC, 28334 - 9125
9STONE, KRISTON
City 0.00
JADE
0001264212- 2005- 2005- 00000014.24Refund
1212 ADAMS ROAD
County 14.24
LILLINGTON NC, 27546
10WADE, NETA
City 0.00
401 S 14TH ST
0000056204- 2005- 2005- 000000211.40Refund
LILLINGTON NC
County 211.40
275460000
LILLINGTON NC, 27546
Betty Smith City Total196.98
Revenue AdministratorCounty Total367.95
Total to be
564.93
Refunded
Attachment 2.
Attachment 3.
Attachment 4.
Budget Message
Fiscal Year 2006 - 2007
May 1, 2006
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
Ms. Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Mr. Dan B. Andrews
Mr. Tim McNeill
Mr. Walt Titchener
Members of the Board:
The proposed Harnett County Budget for 2006-2007 is hereby submitted for review and
consideration by the Board of Commissioners. This year several factors exist which
directly impact the overall budget. While these factors will be discussed in more detail
during budget discussions, I believe it is important to note up-front the impact they have
had on this document. The following notes the most important of these:
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It is proposed that the tax rate remain the same at $.73.5.
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The proposed budget is designed to maintain the county’s general fund
balance.
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Funding for education includes a 8.91% increase for the Board of Education.
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This year we are proposing a 2% cost-of-living increase for employees.
Health insurance costs reflect a 5% decrease in rates.
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Medicaid funding has been increased significantly to reflect state projections
for the coming year.
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Finally, economic conditions require that the county continue to invest
significant funds in development efforts. This year will require increased
appropriations to meet the cost associated with purchasing and developing
industrial sites. Please keep in mind that investments and incentives in this
area require that we maintain a strong fund balance.
The following budget overview notes the highlights of the proposed budget in regards to
revenue sources as well as expenditures. In addition, we have prepared charts and graphs
that illustrate significant changes and trends in the county’s overall financial future.
As in past years, this document was developed following individual meetings with each
department head and after extensive review by staff. The following overview notes the
budget highlights as they relate to revenues and expenditures. Before beginning this
overview, I would like to thank Finance Officer Vanessa Young for her assistance in
developing this document. Also, I would like to thank members of the Finance and
Administrative Staff who assisted in this effort as well as all department heads.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
The 2006-2007 budget has been
Harnett County
developed based upon revenue
2006 - 2007 Proposed Revenues
projections that reflect moderate to
Transfers
Other
low growth. The following review
Inter Gov't.
0.2%
Revenues
highlights the status of the major
18.42%
Sales & Svcs.
1.25%
county revenue sources as well as
11.04%
changes of particular interest:
Ad Valorem Tax Permits &
-The budget has
Fees
been developed based on an assessed
2.80%
value of $5,145,540,074. Utilizing a
Ad Valorem
tax rate of $.73.5 and a collection rate
Fund Balance
42.82%
of 95.88%, we have projected tax
3.30%
Other Taxes
collections of $36,261,546 for the
20.17%
upcoming year. The Tax Office is to
be commended for the effort that has
gone into increasing our collection to current levels.
Sales Tax -
This revenue projection reflects moderate growth.
Other Revenue -
Revenue generatedfrom fees reflects an increase in inspection/permit
fees as well as environmental health charges. Transportation fees have also been
increased to offset fuel cost.
Fund Balance -
Harnett County has a long tradition of maintaining an average fund
balance of near 15%. We currently fall below this threshold. Therefore, we are
proposing that we maintain current levels and not appropriate an excessive amount from
fund balance $2,850,000, thereby protecting the gains we have made in this area.
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Expenditures reflect moderate increases in most areas, with the greatest increases coming
in education, personnel cost and economic development.
Personnel -
The proposed budget provides for a 2% cost-of-living raise for employees.
In addition, we have proposed the allocation of monies required to implement the
remainder of our recent reclassification study. In regards to positions, the proposed
budget reflects some growth in employees in some departments including: Social
Services, EMS and IT.
Board of Education -
It is proposed that an additional $1,345,000 be allocated to the
Board of Education.
Law Enforcement -
Additional funds have been set aside in contingency for development
of a jail reserve. A portion of these funds may be utilized to fund the initial interest
payment on the jail project debt service if necessary. Full funding of courthouse security
is incorporated into the budget.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Several major capital projects will continue to impact this portion of the budget.
Therefore, a rate increase reflecting the CPI for our area is incorporated into the budget.
SOLID WASTE
We are proposing that the tipping fee and household fee remain the same. Work will
begin on a new transfer station to be located at the Anderson Creek Landfill.
CONCLUSION
We believe the proposed 2006-2007 budget is an investment in Harnett County’s future.
As presented, it will continue to emphasize the priorities of the Board regarding
economic development, law enforcement, and education and, at the same time, will
permit us to better serve our citizens in a variety of areas. Also, it will strengthen the
county’s financial position and permit us to maintain the reputation as a fiscally sound
and conservative unit of local government.
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Neil Emory, County Manager/Budget Officer