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Home My WebLink About04181994 464 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF em-mISSIONERS REGULAR ~1EETING, APRIL 18, 1994 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 18, 1994, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: H. L. Sorrell, Jr. I Beatrice Bailey Hill Dan B. Andrews Joseph T. Bowden Walt Titchener Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager Tony Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer Kay Blanchard, Recording Secretary Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Commissioner Titchener led the group in the pledge to the flag and prayer. Commissioner Andrews presented a request that Bobby Smith, citizen from the northwest area of the County be allowed to address the Board after the report from Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the request. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Titchener made a motion that the Dunn Order of the Moose be thanked for their fund raising efforts for Harnett Production Enterprises. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Hill made a motion to add an item to the agenda concerning Food Lion tax matter. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Bowden made a motion to delete an item from the agenda I concerning Strategic Plan Steering Committee appointments. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a . unanimous vote. Commissioner Andrews moved for adoption of the agenda as amended. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. CONSENT AGENDA: Upon motion by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes April 4, 1994 2. Budget Amendments: Cooperative Extension Code 10-7302-0030 Salaries & Wages Part-time $ 965. increase 10-7302-0050 FICA Tax Expense 81. increase 10-7302-0080 Workmen's Compensation 16. increase Revenue: 10-3510-0070 Before & After School Program 1,062. increase Cooperative Extension Code 20-7302-0564 4H Summer Camp 460. increase Revenue: 20-3970-1560 Interfund Transfer Coop. Ext. 460. increase Cooperative Extension Code 10-7300-0020 Salaries & Wages 460. decrease 10-8701-1140 Transfer to Fund 20 460. increase Social Services I Code 10-7710-0610 Non-FSA Day Care-25 18,608. decrease Revenue: 10-3480-0027 Day Care (Non-FSA) 18,608. decrease Social Services Code 10-7710-1540 Special Children's Account 2,860. increase Revenue: 10-3350-0030 Donations Social Services 2,860. increase Public Utilities (South Central Water & Sewer District) Code 34-9003-0730 Capital Outlay-Other Improv. 9,625. increase 34-9003-1200 Capital Reserves 9,625. decrease Public Utilities (South Central Water & Sewer) Code 34-9003-0710 Land 7,485. increase 34-9003-1200 Capital Reserves 7,485. decrease ;\~. ~ '-:H'}1.:"~i ~!~ ..---- -"------,.- - --. 465 Public Utilities (South Central Water & Sewer) Code 34-9003-0730 Capital Outlay-Other Improv. 4,000. increase 34-9003~0160 Maintenance & Repair-Equip. 2,000. increase 34-9003-0170 Maintenance & Repair-Vehicles 2,000. increase 34-9003-1200 Capital Reserve 8,000. decrease I Public Utilities (South Central Water & Sewer) Code 34-9003-0740 Capital Outlay-Equipment 1,250. increase Revenue: 34-3990-0030 Fund Balance-Unappropriated 1,250. increase Public Utilities (Southwest Water & Sewer) Code 37-9006-0740 Capital Outlay-Equipment 2,243. increase Revenue: 37-3990-0060 Fund Balance-Unappropriated 2,243. increase Public Utilities (Southwest Water & Sewer) Code 37-9006-0730 Capital Outlay-Other Improv. 12,000. increase 37-9006-1200 Capital Reserves 12,000. decrease Public Utilities (Southwest Water & Sewer) Code 37-9006-0160 Maintenance & Repair-Equip. 2,000. increase ' 37-9006-0730 Capital Outlay-Improvements 6,500. increase 37-9006-0170 Maintenance & Repair-Vehicles 1,500. increase Revenue: 37-3740-0060 Tap-On-Fees 10,000. increase Public Utilities (Bunnlevel-Riverside Sewer District) Code 38-9007-0740 Capital Outlay-Equipment 205. increase Revenue: 38-3990-0070 Fund Balance-Unappropriated 205. increase Public Utilities (Bunnlevel-Riverside Sewer District) Code 38-9007-0730 Capital Outlay-Other Improv. 2,500. increase Revenue: 38-3740-0080 Tap-On-Fees 2,500. increase Public Utilities Northeast Metro Code 32-9001-0041 Auditing Fees 3,144. increase Revenue: 32-3712-0130 Water Fees-Fuquay Bulk 3,144. increase Public Utilities (Northwest Water & Sewer District) I Code 36-9005-074 Capital Outlay-Equipment 1,552. increase Revenue: 36-3990-0050 Fund Balance-Unappropriated 1,552. increase Public Utilifies (Northwest Water & Sewer District) Code 36-9005-0160 Maintenance & Repair-Equipment 800. increase 36-9005-0730 Capital Outlay-Other Improv. 1,700. increase Revenue: 36-3740-0050 Tap-On-Fees 2,500. increase Public Utilities (West Central Water & Sewer District) Code 35-9004-0160 Maintenance & Repair-Equipment 1,200. increase 35-9004-0730 Capital Outlay-Other Improv. 3,200. increase 35-9004-0170 Maintenance & Repair-Vehicles 800. increase Revenue: 35-3740-0040 Tap-On-Fees 5,200. increase Public Utilities (Buies Creek-Coats Water & Sewer District) Code 33-9002-074 Capital Outlay-Equipment 8,500. increase 33-9002-1200 Capital Reserves 8,500. decrease Government Complex Code 74-9021-0300 Technical Fees 50,000. increase 74-9021-0800 Contingency 50,000. decrease Tax De1?artment Code 10-4500-0210 Building & Equipment Rent 28. increase 10-4500-0110 Telephone & Postage 28. decrease MIS Code 10-4450-0740 Capital Outlay-Equipment 286. decrease 10-7200-0740 Capital Outlay-Equipment 286. increase This End Ul? Furniture I Code 63-3290-0000 Interest on Investment 457. increase 63-9020-0010 Construction 457. increase Emerqency Medical Service Code 10-5400-0100 Training 750. increase Revenue: 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance 750. increase North Harnett Elementary Code 65-9019-0300 Technical Fees 1,000. increase 65-9019-0800 Contingency 1,000. decrease Airport Code 10-6500-0160 Maintenance & Repair 1,250. decrease 10-6500-0740 Capital Outlay 1,250. increase -..-- 466 3. Resolution honoring Sheriff Rosser (Attachment 1) 4. Power line Right Of Way for Angier Wastewater Treatment Plant 5. Fireworks permit for General William C. Lee Memorial celebration 6. Contract with Dixon, ad om & Company for auditing services 7. Authorization to request bids for Food Stamp issuance contract I 8. Proclamation on Older Americans Month (Attachment 2) PRESENTATION HONORING Sheriff Larry Knott read a resolution from Harnett County in memory of MEMORY OF SHERIFF Sheriff Lewis C. Rosser for his dedicated and loyal service to the LEWIS C. ROSSER citizens of Harnett County. Chairman Sorrell presented the resolution and a plaque to Mrs. Eloise Rosser and other family members who were present. The Rosser Family was also given a video of a WRAL Television news segment on Sheriff Rosser. A copy of the video will be placed in the Harnett County Library. INFORMAL CO~lENTS Informal comments were presented by the following citizens: 1. Steve McNeil, Rt. 6, Sanford, ooncerning request for full time recreation position for Western Harnett area 2. George Fitzpatrick, Rt. 6, Sanford, concerning request for structured programs for young people in the Western Harnett area 3. David Zapata, Spout Springs Fire Department, concerning recent termination of fire chief REQUEST FOR FUNDING Jean Shawver and Oscar McPherson, Harnett County Association of FOR TEACHER SALARY Educators, presented a request for F.Y. 94-95 Board of Education SUPPLEMENTS Budget concerning salary supplements for teachers. PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING Steve Player, Director of Planning, The Wooten Company, briefed the Board on proposal for funding request from the Community Development REQUEST FOR SHAWTOw'N Block Grant Program to fund improvements to dilapidated property in REVITALIZATION the Shawtown community. Department of Social Services reports were presented to the Board by the following section heads: - Mayzelle Stephenson, Senior Fraud Investigator - Bonnie Temple, Adult Medicaid Supervisor I - Nancy Johnson, Food Stamp Supervisor t PROPOSED OPTIONS FOR Guy Cayton, Chairman, Joint Study Committee concerning Zoning, ZONING reported to the Board on proposed options whereby zoning could be implemented in the area of the county south of the Cape Fear River. No action was taken by the Board. Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a report from the Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee. Bobby Smith, citizen from the northwest area of the County, addressed the Board regarding his concerns with Emergency Medical Service procedures. SMART START FUNDS Senator Elaine Marshall presented a check to the Board from North RECEIVED Carolina Department of Human Resources, Division of Child Development, in the amount of $8,757 which is part of monies to be received for the Smart Start program in Harnett County. POLICY TO CONVERT Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a EXCESS ANNUAL LEAVE resolution which would establish a policy that would allow County TO SICK LEAVE employees to convert excess annual leave to sick leave. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. (Attachment 3) Neil Emory, County Manager, reported on the following items: - Anderson Creek Rescue Squad requests that an emergency services district be established in that area and tax levied to support the district. I - Mr. Emory reported that he had submitted comments in Raleigh regarding the low level nuclear waste depository to be built in Wake County as it relates to impact monies from tax generated on the facility. - Public hearings need to be scheduled to move forward with application process for funding for proposed Shawtown project. The following departmental reports were filed with the Board: Health, Emergency Medical Service, Fire Marshal, and Planning. Report on Intra-departmental Budget Amendments was also filed with the Board. (Attachment 4) Commissioner Hill moved to proceed with scheduling public hearings regarding proposed Shawtown improvement project to enable the CDBG application process to move forward in a timely manner. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. . "~''!:!.V'',;:<-~ ~,j;;\f~-,j "-''''-" k 467 ZONING CHANGE REQUEST, Chairman Sorrell called to order a public hearing on a zoning change JOHN CHARLES BARBOUR application for John Charles Barbour, et aI, SR 1705, Averasboro Township, from RA-20M to RA-30 Zoning District, 135+ acres. George Jackson, Planning Director, presented the application and briefed the group that the purpose of the public hearing was to obtain comments from the public concerning the zoning change request. Chairman I Sorrell opened the meeting for public comments. Comments were provided by John Charles Barbour, applicant. There being no further comments, Chairman Sorrell closed the public hearing. Mr. Jackson presented the application for consideration by the Board. The Planning Board recommended approval of the zoning change request. Commissioner Titchener moved that the zoning change request be approved. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. ROAD NAME CHANGE Chairman Sorrell called to order a public hearing on a road name REQUEST, WILLIE change application for Willie Blanche Page, SR 1231, Upper Little BLANCHE PAGE River Township, current name: Stones Road, proposed name: Blanch Johnson Road. George Jackson, Planning Director, presented the application and briefed the group that the purpose of the public hearing was to obtain comments from the public concerning the requested road name change. Chairman Sorrell opened the meeting for public comments. There being no comments, Chairman Sorrell closed the public hearing. Mr. Jackson presented the application for consideration by the Board. The Planning Board recommended approval of the request. Commissioner Bowden moved for approval of the road name change to Blanch Johnson Road. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Bobby Wicker, Tax Administrator, presented for the Board's REQUEST FROM FOOD LION consideration a request from Food Lion for the release of penal ties FOR RELEASE OF TAX associated with a recent tax discovery. Following discussion of the PENALTIES DENIED matter, Commissioner Bowden moved to deny the request. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Bobby Wicker, Tax Administrator, reported to the Board that there were no appeals for the Board of Equalization and Review. Therefore, it I CLOSE-OUT OF 1994 would be appropriate to close the Board of Equalization and Review for BOARD OF E & R this year. Commissioner Titchener moved for adjournment of the 1994 Board of Equalization and Review. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, April 18, 1994, duly adjourned at 9 p.m. /i~,lirman ~ lijJ.~r/ Vanessa W. Young, Cl k 6 ~~~ch11~r8f;~ Secretary I 468 Attachment 1. " I HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION THAT WHEREAS, Lewis C. Rosser, Jr. was born in Harnett County, reared in Harnett County, and was a product of the public school system of Harnett County; and WHEREAS, Lewis C. Rosser, Jr. by his faith in God, interest in his community, and love for his felloWMan, chose a career in law enforcement; and , WHEREAS, Lewis C. Rosser, Jr. began his Harnett County law enforcement career as a line officer in June, :970; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Harnett County displayed their fai~h and confidence in the leadership ability of Lewis C. ROBt.er, Jr. by electing him Sheriff on November 6, 1978, and supporting him as Sheriff for three consecutive terms as Sheriff until his untimely death on Saturday, January 29, 1994, and WHEREAS, his knowledge of the law, his innovative leadership, and his strong commitment to the rights and I protection of all people of Harnett County, exalted him to a position of honor, respect, love, and esteem by his colleagues and all who knew him. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the citizens of Harnett County, do hereby honor and remember Lewis C. Rosser, Jr. for his dedicated and valuable service, and his contributions in providing Harnett County with a st~ong and effective law enforcement system; that a copy of th; resolution shall be given to Eloise T. Rosser, a copy spread upo,-. the minutes of this Board, and a copy providec to the mec'.:'.a. Duly adopted this 18th day of April, 1994. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #~:?~~ IH. '. Sorrell" ., Chairman :a; u:x:~(-LJl.i<-/ ~J.~ Beatrice B.Hill, Vice Chairman L/ 'Jose"ph T. Bowden / tc~ aUI, il, , \,),. ,It- (:, ~_ tv,- Dan B. Andrews Walt Titchene= I 469 Attachment 2. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA I PROCLAMATION OLDER AMERICANS MONTH MAY, 1994 "Wisdom of Yesterday/Light of Tomorrow" May is Older Americans Month in North Carolina. The theme for this year is "Wisdom of Yesterday/Light of Tomorrow" . Harnett County is fortunate to have over eleven thousand persons age 60 and older. They have contributed and continue to contribute to family life, neighborhoods, towns, communities and the state. They are individuals reflecting a great diversity of backgrounds and capabilities. Many older persons continue to work as statesmen, scientists, educators, and administrators, as well as other occupations. Many more constitute an army of volunteers. , ' Some are facing frailties that require assistance in order to maintain a quality of life they have earned. NOW, THEREFORE, The Harnett County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May, 1994, as "Older Americans Month" in Harnett County. We also proclaim May 8th through 14th as "Senior Center Week" and "Nursing Home Week", May 15th through May 21st as "Senior Smile Week", May 22nd through 28th as "Senior Fitness Week" and "Older Veterans Week", and urge all citizens to honor those weeks set aside for special celebrations for older adults. Duly adopted this 18th day of April, 1994. I . . HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ff/h~~~g7 / H: L. Sor~l, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: -~~aY{Y~~k Attachment 3. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION CONVERSION OF ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE TO SICK LEAVE WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners expresses its intent to provide sick leave benefit policies for county employees consistent with a policy adopted by the I 1993 General Assembly with regard to the conversion of state employees' and teachers' excess annual vacation leave to sick leave; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts and implements the following Annual Vacation Leave Conversion Policy: At the end of each benefit year on January 1 any county employees with accrued annual vacation leave in excess of 30 days or 240 hours shall have this leave converted to sick leave. This converted sick leave shall be used in the same manner as accrued sick leave and may be used for authorized sick leave purposes. And, like regular sick leave, any unused converted sick leave may be counted toward creditable service at retirement up to a maximum of 12 total sick leave days per year of service. ~--- 470 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts and implements the Annual Vacation Leave Conversion Policy effective January 1, 1994, with a copy of this Resolution to be forwarded to the local Governmental Employees Retirement System. I Adopted this 18th day of April, 1994. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AY/ ~4~::t /' H. L. SOrrel~Jr., Chairman ATTEST: L 'Ui ~~1liYr Vanessa W. Young, ci rk Attachment 4. INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING . MARCH 31, 1994 DEPARTMENT INCREASE DATE ACCOUNT CODE DESCRIPTION (DECREASE) 03-01-94 Facilities Fees 10-4900-0330 Haterials & Supplies 1,400. 10-4900-0740 Capital Outlay 600. 10-4900-0150 Maint. & Repair-Bldg. (2,000) 03-07-94 Parks & Recrestion 10-8200-0740 Capital Outlay 250. 10-8200-0150 Maint. & Repair-Bldg. (250) . I 03-08-94 Transportation 10-5551-0030 Salaries & Wages-Part-ti.e 1,689. 10-5551-0050 FICA Tax Expense 236. 10-5551-0170 Maint. & Repair-Auto 507. 10-5551-0140 Travel & Meetings 946. 10-5551-0451 ED&H-Tap (3,378) 03-09-94 Soil & Water Conservation 10-6700-0071 Supple.ental Retire.ent 168. 10-6700-0140 Travel & Meetings (168) 3-10-94 County Jail 10-5120-0330 Msterials & Supplies 1,000. 10-5120-0360 Unifor.s (1,000) 03-11-94 E.ergency Services . 10-5300-0330 Materials & Supplies 250. 10-5300-0160 Maint. & Repair-Equip. (250) 03-16-94 Parks & Recreations 10-8200-0030 Salaries & Wages-Part-ti.e 3,680. 10-8200-0050 FICA Tax Expense 282. 10-8200-0160 Maint. & Repair-Equip. 4()0. 10-8200-0730 Capital Outlay-Other lap. (2,080) 10-8200-0150 Haint. & Repair-Bldg. (2,282) 03-...1-94 Landfill 58-6600-0071 Supple.ental RetireMent 800. 58-6600-0310 Auto.otive Supplies (80.:') 03-11-94 Adlllinistration 10-4200-0530 Dues & Subscriptions 500. 10-4200-0020 Salaries & Wages (500) 03-18-94 Cooperative Extension I 10-7303-0030 Salaries & Wages-part-tillle 7,678. 10-7303-0050 FICA Tax Expense 996. 10-7303-0080 Work.an's Co.p. 195. 10-7303-0020 Salaries & Wages (8,869) 03-21-94 County Jail 10-5120-0740 Capital Outlay 400. 10-5120-0360 Unifor.s (400) 03-22-94 Library 10-8100-0740 Capital Outlay 260. 10-8100-0330 Materials & Supplies (260) 03-23-94 E.ergency Services 10-5300-0330 Materials & Supplies 700. 10-5300-0020 Salaries & Wages (350) 10-5300-0260 Advertising (350) 03-28-94 Finance 10-4400-0740 Capital Outlay 275. 10-4400-0020 Salaries & Wages (275)