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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Special Meeting (work session)
April 2, 2004
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Friday, April 2,
2004, in the County Manager's Office, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, 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.
Staff present:
Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Vice Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 11 :30 a.m.
The Board members, Mr. Emory and Mr. Wilder discussed the following items in a
workshop format:
1. Mental Health reform and options possibly available to Harnett County for
partnering, including Sandhills, Cumberland County and East Point. It was
noted that Lee County commissioners voted 4 to 3 to go with Sandhills.
2. Harnett Production Enterprises - Mr. Emory noted that in discussions with
Johnston County regarding partnering, that there is a concern with the number
of ADAPT clients (low producers) currently in the Harnett Production
Enterprise Program in Harnett County. Mr. Emory stated that
the County needs to find alternatives for these clients and discuss the
alternatives with family members of the clients. Mr. Emory also noted that the
clients who are currently assigned to the Shawtown CCCC facility (while the
HPE building is being repaired) are very satisfied at that location.
3. FY 2004-2005 Harnett County Budget.
4. Job Links
5. Proposed new Agriculture Building project update
6. Possible use of Maple Grove School facility property for Head Start Program
7. Meeting scheduled with Lillington officials to discuss its proposed
extra-territorial jurisdiction.
8. Report by Commissioner McNeill and Mr. Emory on meeting with Picerne,
contractor for Fort Bragg extension in Harnett County.
There being no further business, the work session April 2, 2004 adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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eatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
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Kay . Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
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