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Home My WebLink About02151993 68 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COt~1ISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1993 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 15, 1993, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present:' H. L. Sorrell, Jr., Chairman Beatrice Bailey Hill, Vice-Chairman Dan B. Andrews I Joseph T. Bowden Walt Titchener Others present: Neil Emory, County Manager Tony Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer & Clerk to the Board Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and Commissioner Andrews offered the invocation. Commissioner Andrews made a motion to approve the agenda as published with one additional item requested by Commissioner Titchener concerning placement of permanent license plates on all county owned vehicles. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. NEIL EMORY APPOINTED Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney, presented for the Board's COUNTY MANAGER consideration a proposed resolution appointing Neil Emory County Manager. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes as Attachment 1. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Upon motion made by Commissioner Andrews and seconded by Commissioner Bowden, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following items from the Consent Agenda: MINUTES - MINUTES: Regular Meeting, February 1, 1993 BUDGET AMENDMENTS - BUDGET AMENDMENTS: I Public Utilities (SCADA) Code 60-9017-010 Acquisition/Installation 349,121. decrease 60-9017-020 Legal & Admin. 7,500. decrease 60-9017-030 Engineering/Technical 44,000. decrease 60-9017-080 Contingency 11,851. decrease 60-9017-1560 Transfer to NE Metro 23,138. decrease Revenue: 60-3912-001 N.W. W & S - SCADA 103,000. decrease 60-3912-002 S.C. W & S - SCADA 30,000. decrease 60-3912-003 W.C. W & S - SCADA 15,863. decrease 60-3912-004 S.W. W & S - SCADA 21,682. decrease 60-3912-005 N.E. W & S - SCADA 6,927. decrease 60-3960-000 Loan Proceeds - SCADA 235,000. decrease 60-3990-000 Interest on Invest.-SCADA 8,883. decrease 60-3993-000 Fund Balance - Appropriated 14,255. decrease Public Utilities (SCADA) Code 60-9017-1560 Transfer to N.E. Metro 23,138. increase Revenue: 60-3993-000 Fund Balance Appropriated 14,255. increase 60-3990-000 Interest on Investment 8,883. increase Public Utilities (Buies Creek-Coats Sewer) Code 33-3990-002 Unappro. Fund Balance-Sewer 177. increase 33-3500-007 Misc. Revenue-Erwin Sewer 177. decrease Public Utilities (Northeast Metro) Code 32-3990-001 Unappro. Fund Balance-Water 34. increase 32-3350-006 Misc. Revenue-Erwin Garbage 34. decrease Public Utilities (Bible Colleqe Waterline pro;ect) Code 73-9020-001 Hawley Const.-Bible College 31,880. decrease I 73-9020-020 Legal & Admin.-Bible College 900. decrease 73-9020-080 Contingency - Bible college 12,220. decrease Revenue: 73-3700-001 Advance from Gen. Fund - Bible College 45,000. decrease Public Utilities (Industrial Buildinq Renovation) Code 65-9019-001 Construction 63,860. decrease 65-9019-020 Legal & Admin. 1,500. decrease 65-9019-030 Technical Fees 8,700. decrease 65-9019-080 Contingency 176. decrease Revenue: 65-3480-000 Indust. Bldg. Renovation 60,000. decrease 65-3970-000 Transfer from Gen. Fund 14,236. decrease ----~-- -- - '~,;;:.:--,,,,.... ..-.W -.,-~--.,-",-..,,,~ - ---------- - - 69 Public Utilities (Middle School Wastewater) Code 63-9070-002 Contingency 1,100. decrease 63-9070-003 Geotechnical Services 7,929. decrease 63-9070-005 Technical Fees 34,571. decrease 63-9070-006 Legal & Admin. 400. decrease I 63-9070-007 Surveying 6,000. decrease Revenue: 63-3000-002 Advance from Gen. Fund 50,000. decrease Public Utilities (Water Line Relocation Pro1ect) Code 78-9024-001 Temple Grading 12,065. decrease Revenue: 78-3480-000 State of NC - DOT 12,065. decrease Public Utilities (Northwest Capital Pro1ect) Code 60-9010-1560 Interfund Transfer 145,912. increase Revenue: 60-3240-000 Tap-on-fees - NW 44,245. increase 60-3290-000 Int. on Invest. -NW 26,780. increase 60-3992-000 Fund balance appropriated 74,877. increase 60-3250-000 Misc. Revenues - NW 10. increase Public Utilities (Northwest Capital Pro1ect) Code 60-9010-002 Brown Utility Company 365,780. decrease 60-9010-003 Caldwell Tanks, Inc. 377,750. decrease 60-9010-004 Hawley Construction, Inc. 1,187,910. decrease 60-9010-005 Shutt Hartman Const. 1,460,260. decrease 60-9010-010 Land & Right of Way 6,650. decrease 60-9010-020 Legal & Admin. 65,157. decrease 60-9010-030 Engineering 291,344. decrease 60-9010-050 Meters 38,100. decrease 60-9010-060 Telemetry 103,000. decrease 60-9010-070 Interest during const. 200,000. decrease 60-9010-080 Contingency 34,103. decrease 60-9010-1560 Interfund Transfer 224,595. decrease Revenue: 60-3212-001 W. Fees-Fuquay Varina-NW 772,293. decrease 60-3240-000 Tap-on-fees - NW 84,245. decrease 60-3250-000 Misc. Revenue-NW 10. decrease I 60-3260-000 FHA Loan - NW 1,604,000. decrease 60-3261-000 FHA Loan - NW 1,674,000. decrease 60-3290-000 Interest on Invest.-NW 66,541. decrease 60-3992-000 Fund Balance Appropriated 153,560. decrease Public Utilities CBuies Creek-Coats W & S) Code 33-9002-045 Contracted Service 23,000. decrease 33-9002-016 Maint/Repair Equip. 7,000. increase 33-9002-073 Capital Outlay-Improve. 16,000. increase Southwest Water District Code 37-9006-2022 Debt Serv.-Carolina Lake Principals 25,000. increase 37-9006-2021 Debt Serv.-Carolina Int. 13,800. decrease 37-9006-057 Misc. Expense 560. increase Revenue: 37-3990-006 Unapprop. Fund Bal. SW 11,760. increase Sheriff's Department Code 10-3480-0502 Control Substance Tax 11,318. increase Revenue: 10-3990-000 Fund Bal. Appropriated 11,318. increase Library Code 10-8100-033 Materials & Supplies 6,541. increase 10-8100-074 Capital Outlay-Equip. 6,541. decrease Social Services Code 10-7710-067 Vendor Transportation 42. increase 10-7710-1480 County Assistance 58. increase Revenue: 10-3350-003 Donations-Social Services 100. increase Social Services I Code 10-7710-1480 County Assistance 200. increase Revenue: 10-3350-0030 Donations-Social Services 200. increase Airport Code 10-6500-045 Contracted Services 9,350. increase Revenue: 10-3480-062 Airport-State Grant 4,675. increase 10-3990-000 Fund Bal. Appropriated 4,675. increase Governinq Body Code 10-4100-014 Travel & Meetings 6,300. increase 10-4100-001 Salaries & Wages 6,300. decrease -_._~--- 70 Special Revenue Fund Code 90-1002-1010 Current Tax-Anderson Crk. 20,937. increase 90-1022-1010 Current Tax-Crains Creek 2,918. increase 90-1012-1010 Current Tax-Dunn/Avers. 29,433. increase 90-1013-1010 Current Tax-Erwin Fire 9,595. increase I 90-1015-1010 Current Tax-Flatwoods 18,590. increase 90-1009-1010 Current Tax-Buies Creek 8,499. increase 90-1017-1020 Delinquent Tax-NW Harnett 1,000. increase 90-1020-1010 Current Tax-Summerville 6,937. increase 90-1001-1010 Current Tax-Spec. School 38,257. increase Revenue: 90-3010-011 Current Tax-Anderson Crk. 20,937. increase 90-3010-030 Current Tax-Crains Creek 2,918. increase 90-3010-027 Current Tax-Dunn/Avers. 29,433. increase 90-3010-015 Current Tax-Erwin Fire 9,595. increase 90-3010-017 Current Tax-Flatwoods 18,590. increase 90-3010-014 Current Tax-Buies Creek 8,499. increase 90-3010-0291 Delinquent Tax-NW Harnett 1,000. increase 90-3010-020 Current Tax-Summerville 6,937. increase 90-3010-010 Current Tax-Spec. School 38,257. increase APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS: 1. Marie Dew, Lillington, to Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire 2-15-96. 2. Juanita Hight, Buies Creek, to Nursing Home Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire 12-31-95. 3. C. P. Tarkington, Spring Lake, alternate member of Board of Adjustment for a three-year term to expire 2-15-96 4. Ron Miriello, Dunn, to Lee-Harnett Mental Health Board for a four- year term to expire 2-15-97. PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS: (which will be considered by the Board at the March 1, 1993 meeting) 1. Sharon Perry, Dunn, to Board of Health 2. Dr. Marilyn Brewer, Dunn, to Board of Health 3. Christine Williams, Lillington, to Aging Advisory Board I 4. Margaret Carringer, Lillington, to Aging Advisory Board 5. Kie Hudson, Dunn, to Aging Advisory Board 6. F. E. Isenhour, Lillington, to Regional Joint Land Use Advisory Board. INFO~AL COMMENTS Informal comments were provided by the following citizens: 1. Sol Kozma, Dunn - concerns regarding Sheriff's Department response time 2. Wendy Davis, Lillington - appreciation for Lillington First Responders associated with recent emergency at her home 3. Royce Collins, Kipling - regarding zoning ordinance 4. Charles Meeks, Anderson Creek - concerns with loose dogs in his neighborhood 5. David Phillips, Lillington - concerns regarding taxes BOARD OF EDUCATION Ivo Wortman, Superintendent, Harnett County Schools, briefed the Board LONG RANGE PLAN on Board of Education 1993 Long Range Plan. The Board of Commissioners will consider the plan for approval at the next regular Board meeting. HISTORY OF AVERASBORO Michael Womble, past president of Averasboro Township Tourism TOWNSHIP TOURISM Development Authority, briefed the Board on the history of the DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Authority and explained the purpose and current functions of the Averasboro Township Tourism Development Authority. SUBDIVISION FINAL Tom Taylor, Chief Planner, presented for the Board's consideration a HIGHLAND HILLS II final major subdivision plat for Highland Hills II, owner, Babson Properties, Inc. 14 lots located on SR 1141 in Barbecue Township, 8.0 acres unzoned. The Planning Board recommended approval. Commissioner Andrews moved for approval of the subdivision plat for Highland Hills II. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a I unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION FINAL Tom Taylor, Chief Planner, presented for the Board's consideration a COUNTRY SQUIRE ESTATES final major subdivision plat for Country Squire Estates Subdivision, Section II, owner, W.S. Wellons Corporation, 25 lots (77-95 and 96-101) located on SR 1120 in Anderson Creek Township, unzoned. The Planning Board recommended approval. Commissioner Bowden moved for approval of the subdivision plat for County Squire Estates Subdivision, Section II. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. -- ~."}'$~..)';tf~." .,,( j.~':i/,*'~~; ,~,~,"2,~ - --~-- ~~-''''-'''--.--- r..' ~'~',.."",. . . 71 DRY TAP POLICY A briefing was presented to the Board concerning the dry tap policy in Water and Sewer Districts' Regulations by Rodney Tart, Public Utilities Director and John M. Phelps, II, Public Utilities Attorney. Carolyn Brown, President, Harnett County Taxpayers Association, requested that the dry tap policy be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners and that I the Board consider repeal of current dry tap policy. Comments supporting the current dry tap policy were made by the following representatives of Water and Sewer Districts: 1- Tim McKinnie, Northeast Water and Sewer District 2. Leonore Tuck, Buies Creek/Coats Water and Sewer District 3. C. P. Tarkington, South Central Water and Sewer District 4. Baxley Thomas, West Central Water and Sewer District 5. Jerry Sears, Northwest Water and Sewer District 6. Dr. Norman Stroud, Southwest Water and Sewer District 7. Carroll Byrd, Southeast Water and Sewer District 8. Nancy Myatt, East Central Water and Sewer District No action was taken by the Board of Commissioners concerning this matter. VALLEY ROAD ADDED TO Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a STATE SYSTEM proposed resolution requesting addition of Valley Road to the State Secondary Road System. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes as Attachment 2. PROPOSED FY 93-94 Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a BUDGET CALENDAR proposed 1993-94 Budget Calendar listing dates for steps in the budget preparation process. Commissioner Titchener moved for approval of the budget calendar as presented. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. COUNTY MANAGER'S Neil Emory presented the County Manager's report to the Board and REPORT & DEPT. filed the following departmental reports for the Board's review: REPORTS Library, Fire Marshal, Health Department, Emergency Medical Services, Planning & Inspections, Sheriff's Department, Solid Waste Recycling, I Social Services, and Operating Budget report. The Tax Attorney's report was also filed with the Board and is copied in full at the end of these minutes as Attachment 3. Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Titchener moved that the Board come out of executive session. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner Andrews moved that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting February 15, 1993, adjourn. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Jt:o~(airman L '-u) YI J1~ / Vanessa W. Young, Clervto thfRoard ~, L ~_~!7d I Kay S.dBlanchard, Recording Secretary --.-- 72 Attachment 1. RESOLUTIOII APPOIII'l'IIIG co..... Y KAIIAGER I WHEREAS, because of the retirement of Dallas H. Pope effective January 1, 1993, the position of Harnett County Manager became vacant; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General statutes S153A-81 gives the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter the "Board") the authority to appoint a County Manager to serve at its pleasure with said Manager to be appointed solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications; and WHEREAS, the Board in an effort to fill this position began a thorough search for a County Manager which included the cons:..deration of many applicants including Neil A. Emory whose education, experience, qualifications, excellent references and positive interview made him the leading candidate for this position; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that Neil A. Emory should be appointed as county Manager and be vested with the powers and duties of county Manager as set out in North Carolina General statutes S153A-82. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT: 1- Pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina General statutes S153A-81 (1), Neil Anthony Emory is hereby appointed County Manager for Harnett county, North Carolina. 2. As County Manager, Neil Anthony Emory is authorized and empowered to act on behalf of Harnett County which includes those powers and duties set out in North Carolina General statute S153A- 82. I 3. This action appointing the County Manager is effective February 1, 1993. Duly adopted this the 15th day of February, 1993. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS J(/k / By: ',,' L", < .~~ /-.-, H.L. Sorrell, Chairman ATiST: , - I ~ ~ :C..'\..L."'-.) , '( .(;, l.- \ l'-H.\....;);;. Vanessa W. Young, fflerk ~ Seal of the County of Harnett I '-~ .-.~._--- 73 Attachment 2. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION I BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners do hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina Department of Transportation add to the State's Secondary Road System for maintenance, "Valley Road" located in Anderson Creek Township. Adopted this 15th day of February, 1993. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS // ~7F// /~ / If. If. Sorr~/ Jr., Chairman ATTEST: ~ ( 'I I '-t 'l: ~......,.e "-Ul.- , ' JUVVV'-l / Vanessa W. Young Cler~ Attachment 3. I FROM: E. Marshall Woodall, County Tax Attorney . RE: MONTHLY REPORT TO COMMISSIONERS AND STATEMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1993 l. Tax Suits Dismissed: NAME SUIT NO. *AMOUNT COL. **COURT ATTORNEY COSTS FEES Anderson Creek Townshio Parsons, Keith No CvD 234.49 50.00 50.00 Barbecue Townshio Petree, Ted No CvD 378.00 75.00 75.00 Black River Townshio Broadwell, Doris 90 CvD 0539 5,323.51 1,089.90 1,000.00 Grove Townshio McCraven, Betty No CvD 336.90 50.00 50.00 Subtotal 6,272.90 1,264.90 1,175.00 NOTE: * Total collected includes taxes, interest and Court costs. ** Court costs includes attorney fees allowed by Court (where suit has been commenced). Additional Attorney's Fees: None I TOTAL ATTORNEY'S FEES - Tax Suits $ 1,175.00 2. Advanced Costs: CHARGE DATE EXPLANATION 1-8-93 Lillington Postmaster - service fee 4.79 Lucille. Shadrick - 92 CvD 1555 1-14-93 Lillington Postmaster - service fee 5.02 James McDougald - 93 CvD 0023 1-15-93 Sheriff of Cumberland County - service 5.00 fee - Kenneth Oakes - 93 CvD 0024 1-15-93 Sheriff of Moore County - service fee 5.00 Joseph Speer - 93 CvD 0022 74 1-21-93 Sheriff of Wake County - service fee 10.00 Lawrence o. Parks - 93 CvD 0083 1-27-93 Sheriff of Scotland County - service fee 10.00 Greg L. McCain - 93 CvD 0103 1-27-93 Lillington Postmaster - service fee 20.08 Mickey McKoy - 93 CvD 0101 1-27-93 Sheriff of Cumberland County - service 10.00 I fee - Louis A. Peterson - 93 CvD 0102 1-27-93 Lillington Postmaster - service fee 5.02 Elaine F. Marshall - 91 CvD 1313 1-27-93 Sheriff of Forsyth County - service fee 5.00 Elaine F. Marshall - 91 CvD 1313 1-27-93 Lillington Postmaster - service fee 10.04 Elaine F. Marshall - 91 CvD 1313 1-29-93 Lillington Postmaster - service fee 5.02 Kenneth Oakes - 93 CvD 0024 TOTAL ADVANCED COSTS $94.97 3. New Suits Started during the month of December, 1992 Stewart's Creek Townshio McDougald, James Oakes, Kenneth Johnsonville Townshio Speer, Joseph Buckhorn Townshio Parks, Lawrence O. Peterson, Louis A. Barbecue Townshio McKoy, Mickey McCain, Greg L. 4. Other Services (a) Re: Kim Ly Vanskiver, sale of lot by County Date Exolanation Charae I 1-19-93 Appearance before Board of Commissioners 22.00 relative to Sale of Vanskiver lot by County (0.4 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-28-93 Preparation of Notice of Sale for 16.50 publication in Newspaper (0.3 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-29-93 Review of Notice for Newspaper; letter 11. 00 to former owner (0.2 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) Sub-total $49.50 (b) Re: Circle A Club, Inc. Date Exolanation Charae 11-2-92 Appearance before Board of Commissioners 55.00 relative to owner's request for reduction of taxes ( 1. 0 hr. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-12-93 Preparation of Memorandum to Board 38.50 of Commissioners (0.7 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-19-93 Appearance in Executive Session to 16.50 consider request of property owner for reduction in taxes (0.3 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) Sub-total $110.00 (c) Re: Anderson Creek Auto Parts I Date Exolanation Charae 1-6-93 Telephone conference with Glenn 5.50 Johnson, Attorney for purchaser (0.1 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-8-93 Conference with Bobby Wicker relative 16.50 to delinquent taxes (0.3 hrs. @ $55.00/r.r.) 75 1-11-93 Preparation of memo to Board of 60.50 Commissioners; telephone conference with County Manager's Office ( 1. 1 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-19-93 Telephone conference with Bobby Wicker 55.00 relative to position of Tax Office at County Board meeting ( 1. 0 hr. @ $55. OO/hr. ) 1-19-93 Appearance at Executive Session of 16.50 County Commissioners I (0.3 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) Sub-total $154.00 (d) Re: Meredith Senter - Appeal to Property Tax Commission Date EXDlanation Charae 1-20-93 Telephone conference with Michael 16.50 Brown - re: preparation for hearing (0.3 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-21-93 Telephone conference with W.A. Johnson; 11. 00 delivery of Notification letters; Commission Rules; Sample Pre-Hearing Order (0.2 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-22-93 Telephone conference with Michael Brown 5.50 (0.1 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-26-93 Telephone conference with W.A. Johnson; 16.50 telephone conference with Bobby Wicker and Michael Brown (0.3 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-26-93 Conference with Michael Brown and Bobby 55.00 Wicker; telephone conference with Bobby Wicker and Michael Brown relative to adjustments made on valuation of subject property (1.0 hr. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-27-93 Preparation for settlement conference 22.00 with W.A. Johnson (0.4 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-27-93 Conference with Michael Brown relative 27.50 I to specific adjustments made by tax department to valuation of subject property (0.5 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-28-93 Conference with W.A. Johnson - re: 5.50 settlement (0.1 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-28-93 Conference with Michael Brown, re: 5.50 preparation of exhibits/evidence for hearing at property tax commission (0.1 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-28-93 Review of file; preparation of Proposed 49.50 Order on Pre-Hearing Conference (0.9 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-28-93 Discussion and review of necessary 11. 00 exhibits for hearing by office personnel (0.2 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-29-93 Work on Proposed Order on Pre-Hearing 16.50 Conference (0.3 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) 1-29-93 Conference with W.A. Johnson - re: 22.00 taxpayer dropping the appeal and accepting tax office proposed valuation (no back listing); confirmation with Michael Brown; confirmed with W.A. Johnson (0.4 hrs. @ $55.00/hr.) Sub-total $264.00 SUBTOTALS (a) Vanskiver (sale of lot) 49.50 I (b) Circle A Club, Inc. 110.00 (c) Anderson Creek Auto Parts 154.00 (d) Meredith Senter Appeal 264.00 Total - other services $577.50 SUMMARY OF CHARGES & FEES Attorney's fees - Tax Suits 1,175.00 Advanced Costs 94.97 Other Services 577.50 BALANCE DUE $1,847.47 ~/ , .~~,)!a.-l'( ( t/{at.~/{ E. Marshall Woodall Post Office Box 39 Lillington, NC 27546 Telephone: (919) 893-5191