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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Board Retreat
January 16, 2004
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session for a retreat on
January 16, 2004, in the Town of Angier's Board Meeting Room, at Raleigh Street,
Angier, North Carolina.
Members present: Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Walt Titchener
Tim McNeill
Chairman Teddy J. Byrd was absent due to military obligations in Iraq.
Staff present:
Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Paula Stewart, MIS Director
Lee Anne Nance, Economic Development Director
George Jackson, Planning Director
Joseph Jeffries, Chief Planner
Steve Ward, Public Utilities Assistant Director
Gary Pope, Emergency Management Director
Guests:
Jolmson Tilghman, Chairman, Harnett Fonvard Together
Committee
Wiley Pope, Chairman, Planning Board
Jason Epley, Department of Commerce
Vice Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and Commissioner
McN eill offered the invocation.
Mr. Emory provided an overview of the day's agenda.
J olmson Tilghman, discussed economic development activity in the County including
plans for enhancement of industrial parks. Lee Anne Nance explained that economic
development involves cooperation of many County departments.
Mr. Emory led a discussion on the following budget items:
1. Current budget status (2003-2004)
2. Looking ahead to 2004-2005 budget needs
3. Capital needs and redistricting for Harnett County Schools
Tony Wilder reported on the Harnett County Airport improvement schedule.
Mr. Emory noted that staffhas been meeting to discuss long term options for jail
needs and are considering recommending a study.
Wiley Pope introduced a presentation by the Planning staff on current and future plans
including development of a unified ordinance document. Presentations were made by
Jason Epley, George Jackson, and Joseph Jeffries.
Gary Pope and Mr. Emory led a discussion on fITe service districts and the possibility
of cleaning up overlaps.
Charles Barefoot reported that the County now has responsibility for investigating
rescue unit/personnel complaints that the State used to handle.
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Mr. Emory briefly reported on the following items:
1. Legislative districts
2. Hunting bills and need for delegation to follow-up
3. Need to ask delegation to repeal law regarding family members and
subdivision of land. Harnett is the only County that has this law.
4. Challenge of acquiring appointments to various boards and committees.
There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners' Retreat,
January 16,2004, adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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]{ay S Blanchard, Clerk to the Board