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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1992
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Monday, January 4, 1993, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County
Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following
members present: Dan B. Andrews, Joseph T. Bowden, Beatrice Bailey
Hill, Walt Titchener, and Chairman H. L. Sorrell, Jr. presiding.
Others present were Tony Wilder, Interim County Manager; Dwight w.
Snow, County Attorney; Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer; and Kay S.
Blanchard, Recording Secretary. I
Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and
Commissioner Bowden offered the invocation.
RESOLUTION OF Commissioner Hill moved for adoption of a resolution of appreciation
APPRECIATION TO for Dallas H. Pope, retiring County Manager. Commissioner Andrews
DALLAS H POPE ON seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The
HIS RETliEMENT resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes as
Attachment 1.
Chairman Sorrell presented the resolution and a plaque to Mr. Pope,
recognizing him for his contributions made to Harnett County. Faye
Mitchell, One-On-One Program Coordinator, presented Mr. Pope a
certificate of presidents, recognizing Juvenile Justice Volunteerism
in Harnett County through Volunteers in Prevention Probation and
Prisons, Inc.
Jack Bryan, Social Services Director, presented to the Social Services
Fraud Investigation Unit, an award certificate from the North Carolina
Department of Human Resources, for work in meeting the Division's goal
of increased collections of intentional program violation claims in
the Food Stamp Program during SFY 1991-1992.
INFORMAL COMMENTS Commissioner Bowden made a motion to move the agenda item concerning
PERIOD CHANGED period for informal comments up on the agenda and to change the
allotted time to 3 minutes. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion
and it passed with a unanimous vote.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Bowden and seconded by Commissioner
Hill, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following items from
CONSENT AGENDA the Consent Agenda: I
- MINUTES: Regular Meeting, December 21, 1992
Special Meeting, December 22, 1992
- BUDGET AMENDMENT:
Industrial Development
Code 10-7250-069 Industrial Development $2,010. increase
Revenue: 10-3990-000 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,010. increase
- APPOINTMENT: Cindy Milton, Lillington, to Harnett Youth Planning
Board, to serve ex officio replacing Jane Smith
INFORMAL COMMENTS Informal comments were provided by the following citizens:
1. Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Elliott - concerns with Solid Waste
availability fee
2. Mr. Floyd Hein - concerns with dry water taps
Ray Stone, Highway Maintenance Engineer, North Carolina Department of
DOT Transportation, appeared before the Board to discuss road matters and
situations in Harnett County.
BRIEFING ON SOCIAL Terry Abney, Chairman, Department of Social Services Boa:-d, brie~ed
SERVICES FACILITIES the Board of Commissioners concerning Harnett County Socl.al SerVl.ces
facilities.
Tom Meece, Industrial Development Director, briefed the Board on
County Industrial Development operations.
Jerry Blanchard, Transportation Director, presented for the Board's
GRANT APPLICATION consideration a grant application for operating assistance from the I
FOR OPERATING ASSIS. Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) and
FOR TRANSPORTATION Medicaid Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP) for FY 1992-93.
PROGRAM Commissioner Titchener moved for approval of the application.
Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous
vote.
John M. Phelps, II, Public Utilities Attorney, presented for the
RESOLUTION AWARDING Board's consideration a Resolution Awarding Contracts - Water
CONTRACTS-SE W & S Facilities Project (Southeast Water and Sewer District of Harnett
County). Commissioner Andrews moved for adoption of the resolution.
Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with the
following vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 1, Absent:?
The resolution is copied in full at the end of these ml.nutes as
Attachment 2.
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Commissioner Titchener moved that the agenda item regarding Resolution
Appointing Interim County Manager be considered after executive
session. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a
unanimous vote.
REPORTS Reports were filed with the Board from the Tax Department, Veterans
Affairs, Fire Marshal's Office, and Industrial Development.
I TAX REFUNDS Bobby Wicker, Tax Administrator, presented the following requests for
tax refunds:
1. William F. & Wanda Duncan, Angier (1987) $176.00
(1988) 131. 20
(1989) 147.20
(1990) 137.60
(1991) 137.60
2. . Lynn Marie Barnes, Angier (1992) 5.98
3. Halford H. Coleman, Erwin (1990) 7.80
(1991) 7.80
(1992) 9.95
4. Hammerstone Lawn Care, Lillington (1990) 6.35
(1991) 7.16
5. Stephen E. & Judy Johnson, Erwin (1992) 37.50
6. Glenda S. Norris, Dunn (1992) 37.50
7 . Jerry Ray Bayles, Erwin (1992) 112.50
Commissioner Andrews moved for the approval of the above listed tax
refund requests. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it
passed with a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into executive session to
discuss personnel matters. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion
and it passed with a unanimous vote.
I Commissioner Titchener moved that the Board come out of executive
session. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with
a unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney, presented for the Board's
APPOINTING TONY consideration a resolution appointing Tony Wilder Interim County
WILDER INTERIM Manager. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the resolution.
COUNTY MANAGER Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a
unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these
minutes as Attachment 3.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF Chairman Sorrell announced that the Board of Commissioners had
SELECTION OF NEW unanimously selected Neil Emory as the new County Manager effective
COUNTY MANAGER February 1, 1993.
There being no further business, Commissioner Bowden moved that the
ADJOURNMENT Harnett County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting, January 4,
1993, adjourn. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed
with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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"H. L. Sorrell, Jr'/ Chairman
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At tachment 1.
STATE OF NORTH C.~OLINA I
COUNTY OF HARNETT
RESOLUTION
THAT WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope was born in Harnett County, was reared in Harnett
County, is a product of the public schools of Harnett County, and went from Harnett County
to serve in many important capacities in defense of our country; and
WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope returned to Harnett County more than ten years ago after
completing a distinguished career in the United States Air Force where he attained the
rank of Colonel; and
WHEREAS, after his return to Harnett County, Dallas H. Pope continued to contribute
to the strength of this nation on the local level by serving in numerous capacities,
including as Manager for the Town of Lil1ington from February 26, 1981, until December 31,
1985; and
WHEREAS. on January 1, 1986, Dallas H. Pope became Assistant County Manager for
Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 1986, Dallas H. Pope was named Interim County Manager of Harnett
County, and served in such capacity from that time until August 4, 1986, on which date he
was named Harnett County Manager; and
WHEREAS, from August 4, 1986, until December 31, 1992, Dallas H. Pope served as
-Harnett County Manager; and
WHEREAS. during all of his service to his country, his community, and his county,
Dallas H. Pope has served with dignity and distinction and has provided uniquely capable, I
imaginative, and innovative leadership; and
WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope has at all times proven himself to be a person of integrity
and character who has done his duty without being swayed by personal friendship or
political influence; and
WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope has provided expertise, guidance, and leadership that have
fostered progressive strides for Harnett County, including computerization of various
county departments and functions, establishment of the land records office and initiation
of tax mapping for the county, modernization of the county tax department, initiation of
zoning within the county, establishment of the county consolidated transportation program,
securing recognition for environmentally sound management of the county's solid waste
disposal operation, implementation of fire prevention code inspections and establishment
of the county Fire Marshal's office, and many other 3ccomplishments, all of which will
enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of our county and their quality of
life for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. MEETING
IN SESSION ON JANUARY 4, 1993, that Dallas H. Pope shall be and he is hereby commended for
his long and valuable service to the public and his contributions to Harnett County as
above set forth, that the appreciation of this board for such service and contributions
shall be and the same is hereby expressed to Dallas H. Pope, that a copy of this
resolution shall be provide~ to the media, and that a copy hereof shall be placed among
the minutes of this meeting to be thereby maintained for posterity.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
H. L. Sorrell, Jr., Chairman
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Attachment 2.
llBSOLlrlIOR AWARDIRG CORTRACTS
WATER FACILITIES PROJECT
(SOlrlBBAST WATER ARD SBWBR DISTRICT OF BARRETT COURTY)
I THAT WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Harnett sitting as the governing body of Southeast Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County (the "Board") has previously implemented
a project providing for the construction and installation of water
distribution facilities in Southeast Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to authorization granted by the Farmers Home
Administration, (the agency principally financing the Project) ,
construction contracts for the project were advertised in
accordance with the General Statutes of North Carolina and formal
bids were received and read aloud on December 15, 1992; and
WHEREAS, nine bids were submitted for Contract No. 1 of the
Project, six bids were submitted for Contract No. 2 of the Project
and seven bids were submitted for Contract No. 3 of the Project;
and
WHEREAS, the Board has received at this meeting a Certified
Tabulation of Bids Received, together with a Discussion of Bids,
as prepared by Marziano & Minier, P.A., Engineers, which sets forth
I the results of the bids opened on December 15, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Engineers' Discussion of Bids has recommended
award of the referenced contracts to the lowest responsible bidders
which have presented legally sufficient bids based on acceptance
of the proposals that will result in the best pricing available
with respect to the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board considers it in the best interest of the
Southeast Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (the
"District" ) to proceed with acceptance of the lowest contract
proposals recommended by the Engineers, subject to final approval
by the Farmers Home Administration, and desires to make provisions
for the execution of contract documents with respect thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board sitting as the
governing body of the District that:
1- Subject to the condition herein below set forth, Contract
No. 1 of the Project shall be and the same hereby is awarded to:
C.R. Jackson, Inc.
100 Independence Blvd.
Columbia, South Carolina 29202
for the Unit Price of $1,121,176.20, subject to adjustment as
I provided by the contract documents.
2. Subject to the condition hereinbelow set forth, Contract
No. 2 of the project shall be and the same hereby is awarded to:
T.A. Loving Co.
Post Office Box 919
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533
for the Unit Price of $806,262.50, subject to adjustment as
provided by the contract documents.
3. Subject to the condition hereinbelow set forth, Contract
No. 3 of the project shall be and the same hereby is awarded to:
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Hendrix-Barnhill Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 1904
Greenville, North Carolina 27835
for the Unit Price of $663,976.00, subject to adjustment as
provided by the contract documents.
4. The awards hereinabove made are subject to the approval
thereof by the Farmers Home Administration.
5. The appropriate representatives of the District are I
hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the preparation of
the necessary contract documents associated with the Project.
6. After the approval as stated above has been obtained and
the contract documents are complete and in an acceptable form, the
Chairman of the Board sitting as the governing body of the District
and the Clerk to the Board and of the District are hereby
authorized and directed to execute the contract documents
pertaining to the hereinmade contract awards.
7. Upon completion of the proper execution of said contract
documents, and upon the further authorization by the Farmers Home
Administration, the County Manager or Interim County Manager,
whichever the case may be, is hereby authorized to issue Notices
to Proceed so as to cause construction of the Project to commence.
8. The County Manager or Interim County Manager, whichever
the case may be, is hereby authorized to execute such other
documents and take such actions as are necessary to implement the
directions of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 4th day of January, 1993, upon motion made I
by Commissioner Andre,,,s seconded by Commissioner
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Bowden and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes 4 Noes 1 Absent 0
Board of Commissioners of the County
of Harnett sitting as the governing
body of Southeast Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County
BY',;(~~/ Chairman of
the Board
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Attachment 3.
I RESOLUTION APPOIII'1'ING III'1'OIM COmrry MANAGER
"ORAS, because of the retirement of Dallas H. Pope,
effective January 1, 1993, the position of Harnett County Manager
is now vacant; and
"ORAS, for a period of time prior to Mr. Pope's retirement
william A. (Tony) Wilder served as Assistant County Manager; and
"OBAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
(hereinafter the "Board") finds it necessary to appoint an Interim
County Manager in order to promote the continued orderly and
efficient administration of County affairs; and
"ERRAS, North Carolina General statute S153A-84 provides that
when the position of County Manager is vacant, the Board shall
designate a qualified person to exercise the powers and perform the
duties of County Manager until the vacancy is filled; and
"ERRAS, the Board finds that William A. (Tony) Wilder should
be appointed as Interim County Manager and be vested with the
powers and duties of County Manager as set out in North Carolina
General statute S153A-82 until such time that the Board shall fill
the vacancy of County Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of N.C. General statute S153A-
84, William A. (Tony) Wilder is hereby appointed as Interim County
Manager for Harnett County.
2. As Interim County Manager, William A. (Tony) Wilder is
authorized and empowered to act on behalf of the County which
includes those powers and duties set out in N.C. General statute
Sl53A-82.
I 3. All matters and things heretofore done, performed or acted
upon by Mr. Wilder on behalf of the County while serving as
Assistant County Manager are hereby ratified and authorized.
4. Upon appointment of a County Manager by the Harnett county
Board of Commissioners, William A. (Tony) Wilder will assume duties
as Assistant County Manager.
Duly adopted this the 4th day of January, 1993.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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/ H.L. Sorll, Chairman
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Seal of the County of Harnett
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