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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05021994 ------~------------_.._-- ~..,--~"""'~-e--,..'T..1.,~<r-1T"'l"".. --------_~-~__7""..,,__~ .~-------~--------- ..- -.-----_.---~-~- - .. 471 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, May 2, 1994 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 2, 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 S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and Commissioner Hill offered the invocation. Commissioner Hill moved to add to the agenda an executive session to discuss legal items and to delete from the agenda an item concerning South Central Water and Sewer District. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Titchener moved to add Tax Refunds to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Upon motion by Commissioner Bowden and seconded by Commissioner CONSENT AGENDA: Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes, April 18, 1994 2. Budget Amendments: I Various Departments Code 10-~200-0080 Workmen's Compensation 7 . increase 10-4500-0080 , 13. " 10-5000-0080 20. " 10-5100-0080 129. " 10-5110-0080 7. " 10-5120-0080 65. " 10-5250-0080 7 . " 10-5300-0080 , 7 . " 10-54~-0080 , 97. " 10-5; -0080 " 7 . " 10-5551-0080 " 622. " 10-6700-0080 " 7. " 10-7200-0080 " 26. " 10-7300-0080 " 7 . " 10-7600-0080 " 39. " 10-7700-0080 " 97. " 10-8100-0080 " 5. " 10-8200-0080 Workmen's Compensation 5. increase 32-9001-0080 " " 1,613. 34-9003-0080 " " 13. 35-9004-0080 " " 7 . 36-9005-0080 " " 7 . 37-9006-0080 " " 13. Revenue: 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,167. 32-3990-0010 Unappropriated Fund Balance 1,613. , 34-3990-0030 Unappropriated Fund Balance 13. " 35-3990-0040 " " 7 . " 36-3990-0050 " " 7. " 37-3990-0060 " " 13. " I Public Utilities (Southeast Capital Proiect) Code 66-9013-0300 Engineering 8,750. increase 66-9013-0800 Contingency 8,750. decrease Public Utilities (Northeast Metro) Code 32-9001-0740 Capital Outlay-Equipment 300. increase 32-9001-0330 Materials & Supplies 300. decrease Tax Department Code 10-4500-0260 Advertising 3,400. increase 10-4500-0740 Capital Outlay 9,090. increase 10-4500-0110 Telephone & Postage 12,490. decrease Facilities Fees Code 10-4900-0210 Building & Equipment Rent 6,480. increase Revenue: 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 6,480. increase -~-- 472 East Central Capital pro;ect Code 69-9012-0300 Engineering 45,000. increase Revenue: 69-3700-0010 Advance from General Fund 45,000. increase Interfund Transfers Code 10-8701-1694 Advance to East Central 45,000. increase Revenue: 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 45,000. increase South Central Water & Sewer District Code 37-9006-0020 Salaries & Wages 2,714. increase I 37-9006-0050 FICA 208. increase 37-9006-0060 Group Insurance 466. increase 37-9006-0070 Retirement 135. increase 37-9006-1200 Capital Reserves 3,523. decrease Health Department Code 10-7600-0020 Salaries & Wages 2,485. increase 10-7600-0050 FICA 190. increase 10-7600-0060 Group Insurance 466. increase 10-7600-0070 Retirement 124. increase 10-7600-0110 Telephone & Postage 54!. increase 10-7600-0120 Printing & Binding 15!. increase 10-7600-0140 Travel & Meetings 2,000. increase 10-7600-0250 Books & Publications 300. increase 10-7600-0260 Advertising 764. increase 10-7600-0330 Materials & Supplies 5,058. increase 10-7600-0450 Contracted Services 390. increase 10-7600-0460 Medical Supplies & Drugs 6,824. increase 10-7600-0580 Clinician Fees 3,005. increase 10-7600-0740 Capital Outlay 5,526. increase R.:.venue: 10-3480-0150 Family Planning 5,195. increase 10-3480-0160 Child Health 5,245. increase 10-3480-0190 WIC 800. increase 10-3480-0200 Health Promotion 63. increase 10-3480-0240 CSHS-Orthopedic 5. increase 10-3480-0250 Child Care/Service Coordination 402. increase 10-3480-0270 Environmental Health 9!. increase 10-3480-0278 Communicable Disease 307. increase 10-3480-0273 Immunization Action Plan 14,900. increase 10-3480-0162 CSC Third Party 816. increase Health Depattment I Code 10-7600-0260 Advertising 1,500. increase Revenue: 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,500. increase Youth Services Code 10-7730-0140 Travel & Meetings 469. increase 10-7730-0110 Telephone & Postage 50. decrease 10-7730-0120 Printing & Binding 76. decrease 10-7730-0330 Materials & Supplies 100. decrease 10-7730-0470 Food & Provisions 22. decrease 10-7730-0530 Dues & Subscriptions 55. decrease 10-7730-0540 Insurance & Bonds 16. decrease 10-7730-0570 Miscellaneous 50. decrease 10-7730-0740 Capital Outlay 100. decrease Sheriff's Department Code 10-5100-0330 Materials & Supplies 900. increase 10-5100-0740 Capital Outlay 300. increase Revenue: 10-3480-0502 Control Substance Tax 1,200. increase Interagency Drug Task Force Code 18-5101-0300 H. C. Sheriff's Dept. 12,072. increase 18-5101-0900 Selma Police Dept. 6,076. increase 18-5101-0800 Clayton Police Dept. 7,280. increase 18-5101-1000 Wake Co. Sheriff's Dept. 7,135. increase 18-5101-1200 Garner Police Dept. 7,291. increase 18-5101-1300 Zebulon Police Dept. 8,843. increase Revenue: 18-3480-0501 Federal Drug Grant 48,697. increase 3. Resolution authorizing Harnett County Transpor~ation Department to apply for funding grant and enter into contrac~ with North I Carolina Department of Transportation (Attachm3nt 1) 4 , Resolution to North Carolina General Assembly =egarding Municipal Solid Waste (Attachment 2) 5. Resolution concerning Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams (REACT) Week (Attachment 3) 6. Resolution of appreciation to Army personnel from Fort Bragg who conducted physicals for Special Olympics participants (Attachment 4) 7. Resolution of condolence to Pope Air Force Base and Fort Bragg concerning tragic plane crash (Attachment 5) , 'r" ',~e "lr"!rF< -----~----~--- - -'--~-~~-----'---------------'----'---'-~ ,.~ f"~~)\t' ilrrl3r';''\!' 473 8 . Proclamation to designate the week of May 107 as "Water Week" (Attachment 6) 9 . Resolution reappointing Leonore Tuck to the Northeast Metro Board (Attachment 7) I 10. Tax Refunds (Attachment 8) INFORMAL COMMENTS Informal comments were provided by the following citizens: l. Mr. Ruiz, Anderson Creek area, concerning question of ownership of lot in Twin Lakes Subdivision 2. Charles Meeks, Anderson Creek area, concerning need for animal shelter 3. Floyd Hein, Anderson Creek area, concerning question of ownership of lot in Twin Lakes Subdivision SHAWTOWN REVITALIZA- Chairman Sorrell called to order a public hearing on a Community TION Development Block Grant application for improvements to dilapidated property in the Shawtown community. Coy Batten, The Wooten Company, explained the process if the County is successful in obtaining grant. Chairman Sorrell opened the meeting for comments from the public. There being no comments, Chairman Sorrell closed the public hearing. There will be another public hearing on this matter at the next regular Board meeting on May 16, 1994. After discussion concerning requested appointments to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, Commissioner Andrews moved to table the matter. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. FY 94-95 BUDGET Neil Emory, Budget Officer, presented the proposed Harnett County MESSAGE F. Y. 94-95 Budget Message to the Board. Mr. Effiory explained in detail a summary of the proposed budget and stated that the Board would not consider adoption of the budget at this time. The General I Statutes require that the proposed budget, after its presentation, is to lay open for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board; after which, a public hearing will be held on the proposed budget. At the next regular meeting after the public hearing, the Budget Ordinance will be presented to the Board for consideration. (Attachment 9) Neil Emory, County Manaqer, briefed the Board on "The North Carolina State-County Criminal Justice Partnership Act" and stated that Lee County had expressed an interest in developing a partnership between the three counties making up the 11th Judicial District. Following discussion, Commissioner Bowden moved that the County Manager be directed to explore future possibilities of this partnership. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The following reports were filed with the Board: Department of Social Services, Tax Department, Tax Releases, and Veterans' Affairs. Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into executive session to discuss legal matters. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Hill moved that the Board come out of executive session. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, May 2, 1994, duly adjourned at 11:25 a.m. I /{ ell. ~nMn ~ ':!u-i. ~/ Ka~~l~Char~~~~g~ecretary - ------~------------ 474 Attachment l. RESOLUTION SEEKING PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR SECllON 16 FUNDING WI11I 11iE NORm CAROLINA DEPARTMENr OF TRANSPORTATION, ENTER INfO AGREEMENr, ~ PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ASSURANCES. A motion was made by Commissioner Bowden and seconded I (IloIrd WaDber'a ~ by Commissioner Andrews for the adoption of the following resolution, (loud Wcmba'a Nam~ and upon being put to a vote was duly adopted. WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Federal Transit Act Act of 1991 (49 u.s.c. 1601 ~gg,. as amended), provides for capital grants to private nonprofit corporations and associations or pub~c bodies for th.e spedfi~,purpose of assisting them in providing transportation services meeting the special needs of elderly and disabled persons for - whom mass transportation services are unavailable, insuffident, or inappropriate; and WHBEAS, Article 28 of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes designates the Department of lIansportation as the agency of the .state of North Carolina responsible for administering all federal and or State programs relating to public transportation, and grants the Department authority to do all things required under applicable federal legislation to administer properly the federal and/or State transportation programs within the State of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Governor of North Carolina in accordance with a request by the Federal Transit Administration (hereinafter referred to as "FTA") has designated 'the North Carolina Department of lIansportation to evaluate and select projects proposed by private nonprofit corporation and assodations or public bodies to coordinate the grant; and WHEREAS, the Department and Harnett County Transr:x>rtation Depa:rt:rrent ~ppIlanra Name) (hereinafter referred to as the Contractor) desire to secure and utilize grant funds for I the transportation needs of elderly and disabled dtizens of the State of North Carolina. NOW, TIlEREFORE, be it resolved that the Jerry T. Blanchard, Director ~ulhodz.ed Ollldal's nu~) of t::.~ Contractor be hereby autho~ to submit a grant application for funding under I 'I . ~ SecCi.>n 16 of the FederallIaqsit Act of i991;~neceswY assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into ~ agreement with the Department of Transportation and to affix the corporate seal to said agreement, as may be necessary to effectuate the aforesaid expressed purpoSe, thereby binding the said Contractor to the'fu1fnIment of its obligations incurred under this resolution and said agreement. ........................................................ I H. L. Sorrell, Jr. Chairman, Harnett Co. Bd. of Comm. (CatIfyIna 0IIIda1'1 Nam~ (nUe of c:..tIlyInJ OOIdal) do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners . duly held on (CoatIactor'a Nam~ May 2, 1994 i// ~~ f / I v / '-'(Signature ~~ Offidal) H. L. Sorrell, ., ha1rman Harnett County Board of Commissioners (Contractor's Seal) governing body for Harnett County Transportation Department I (Contractor's Name) .....................~.........................~...~....... Subsalbed and sworn to me this .,2.1\..1 day of 117 ;t} .19 9/. .\,~"U~I?r61., ,(\ """ ..~ ..<to '.... D .- :-, I,'r. ' 101'" .... ., .'.:..,"'="~."._,, '/j'<;, ~ :0' ~~, ~\>., ~, :..0 '\ ~ -~ ,p"-" , ,-.' . 1)" .~.. 'C) .- i r '\(ll~,~ry Se, ,. i ,.6A)ct -:, (! /, tL /1 J . ( -,' , .. . ~l(l, .I . . \ <}~ PU;~l \ \, /"-> i ~~"~.z;;~~.~. - ' . ~ I .1 · Notary Public ~ I/,.~~ '::O,,".~,\, ~, "i~, ( l'r roO\)\\ , ,...,,, ft'- j/{,( '75'7' . -/'//"lC,-tr,..JNL 'tt \. - \., .' My commission ex~~S"'~" 2. ? - 'I <-f Address ./ ....., ..........1/. ~---------- -- -----~-------- 475 Attachment 2. NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT I WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has found that: "Inefficient and improper methods of managing solid waste create hazards to public health, cause pollution of air and water resources, constitute a waste of natural resources, have an adverse effect on land values, and create public nuisances. " NCGS l30A- , 309.03.(a)(I), and that "Problems of solid waste management have become a matter statewide in scope and necessitate State action to assist local governments in improving methods and processes to promote more efficient methods of solid waste collection and disposal." NCGS l30A-309.03.(a)(2), and WHEREAS, the General Assembly adopted the Solid Waste Management Act of 1989 to "Regulate...collection, transport. . . and disposal of solid waste in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. ..for the people of this State. ..," NCGS 130A- 309.03.(b)(I), and to "Require counties and municipalities to adequately plan and provide efficient, environmentally acceptable solid waste management programs; and require counties to plan for proper hazardous waste management," NCGS l30A-309. (b) (3), and WHEREAS, the General Assembly requires "Each county...shall...develop a comprehensive county solid waste management plan...," NCGS l30A-309.04(e) , and WHEREAS, such plans must reflect the State's "hierarchy of methods of managing solid waste, in descending order of preference: I 1. Waste volume reduction at the source; . 2. Recycling and reuse; 3. Composting; 4. Incineration with energy production; 5. Incineration for volume reduction; 6. Disposal in landfills." NCGS 130A-309. 04 (a) , and WHEREAS, the validity and reliability of each such county solid waste manag~ment plan is directly dependent upon a county's ability to direct and control the flow of solid waste within its designated area, and WHEREAS, the abUi ty of counties and municipalities to minimize the financial risks for both parties to private service agreements is dependent upon the local government's ability to direct and control the flow of solid waste within its service area, and WHEREAS, the General Assembly has required that "The governing board of a designated local government shall provide for the operation of solid waste disposal facilities to meet the needs of all incorporated and unincorporated areas designated to be served by the facility," NCGS 130A-309.09A(a), and WHEREAS, the State requires the counties that own and/or operate solid waste landfills must demonstrate financial assurance I that ".. .must ensure that the funds necessary to meet the costs of closure, post-closure care, and corrective action for known releases will be available whenever they are needed." 15A NCAC 13B.1628(b) (1) (D) (e) (1), and WHEREAS, the State encourages "Counties and municipalities ...to operate their solid waste management systems through the.use of an enterprise fund." NCGS l30A-08 (b) , and WHEREAS, the generation of revenues sufficient to operate such State mandated disposal systems as enterprise funds is directly dependent upon the use of such systems by the transporters of solid waste, and WHEREAS, local governments are fundamentally dependent on their ability to control the flow of solid waste to market debt for solid waste management facilities, and 476 , WHEREAS, NCGS 130A-291(b) reflects a recognition by the General Assembly that local governments are fundamentally dependent on their ability to control the flow of solid waste facilities they have planned, financed and operate pursuant to State mandate and, provides for such flow control, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that HARNETT COUNTY strongly urges the General Assembly to continue to provide for local government I . control of the flow of municipal solid waste and, be it ru~THER RESOLVED, that HARNETT COUl::rrv strongly urges the General Assembly to take action to communicate North Carolina's desire for federal legislation authorizing local government control of the flow of solid waste to the United States Congress and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that HARNETT COUNTY strongly urges the General Assembly to provide for alternative revenue mechanisms for funding solid waste management programs. NCRESOL U141lM Duly adopted this 2nd day of May, 1994. " HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~ //1 #' P , b4#t / , ./ /A: I H. L. Sorrell,.~r., Chairman . ATTEST: ~~\{;J. ~\~ / I Vanessa W. Young, ~rk 0 : Attachment 3. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION WHEREAS, through REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams), over 9,000 people participate as volunteers to provide highway safety and emergency communications using their own two-way radios in their communities; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County area is fortunate to have a local unit known as Harnett County Emergency REACT which has served well in many civic endeavors, and sponsors "Highway Safety Coffee Breaks"; and WHEREAS, REACT's cumulative efforts result in the saving of many lives annually through greater speed with which medical aid is reached to accident sc~ne; and WHEREAS, better communications are provided in time of natural disasters. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners do hereby designate ~he month of May, 1994, REACT Month in Harnett County during which all I citizens shall take notice and be aware of the significant contribution every local REACT team member makes to the welfare of their local community, as time to honor and recognize this local group and its members. Duly adopted this 2nd day of May, 1994. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS //~~ / H. r:; . sof~'l-; J=., Chairman ATTEST: ,/ L~;J '--(J' ~/ Vanessa W. Young rJ Cle~~___ - -----~~-------- ------~~ ,\ . - -~ - -~----------------~-~-~-~ ~,. 477 Attachment 4. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA I RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Harnett County has dedicated itself to serving its citizens through programs such as Special Olympics; and WHEREAS, such a successful program would not be possible without the contributions of various organizations; and WHEREAS, the United States Army has contributed its services to this program for several years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby extend its thanks and appreciation to the United States Army personnel that conducted physicals for the Special Olympics participants. This service was a tremendous savings for the program and allowed limited resources to be invested in other areas. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be , presented to the United States Army at Fort Bragg, a copy spread upon the minutes, and copies made available to the media. Duly adopted this 2nd day of May, 1994. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS I #/~~/ ,/. H. t;. Sort';eil, Jr., Chairman " 7- J~ ) hr;4, :- ,,/ tf..~--'I ) ,,/ --. ,/ . A/~4./~A:.~. J>-Jl/...</ ~atrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman ,;~ J~seph T. Bowden " () ~ LJ r. ,(i--CXi'-1 ~___ ,{)~ 8, ~Zo'.J Dan B. Andrews Walt Titchener Attachment 5. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Citizens of Harnett County have long recognized the benefit of being located adjacent to Pope Air Force Base and Fort Bragg; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners also recognizes the importance of those military installations to our County; and WHEREAS, Harnett County has become home to many military I . personnel as well as those civilian employees which support military operations; and WHEREAS, this long relationship between the County and the noted military facilities has resulted in strong and close ties between the entities; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners and the Citizens of Harnett County recognizes the dedicated service of those individuals which serve their country in the armed services; and WHEREAS, when tragedies such as that experienced at Pope Air Force Base on March 23 occurs, Harnett County citizens grieve with their military neighbors. -_..------------~- ~_..~-- ----- ----- -~--- 478 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby wish to express its heartfelt sympathy to' the personnel of both Pope Air Force Base and Fort Bragg as they face this tremendous loss of life. Also the Board would like to express best wishes and a speedy recovery to all those injured in this incident. Finally, the Board would like to offer its thanks and prayers to the families of the personnel involved in this tragedy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to I Pope Air Force Base and Fort Bragg, a copy spread upon the minu~es, and copies made available to the media. Duly adopted this 2nd day of May, 1994. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~ A::~-C ;' H. Ii-: Sorrellj'Jr., Chairman ,.-, ,-L./f/~_.C.~ /2;~, ~ J( ;t,r-h~ ".seatrice B. Hill ;-Vice Chairman U ' Joseph T. Bowden g2~ /J ~~ CJ (Jv-t- 'T-f;t~~__ Dan B. Andrews Walt Titchener " Attachment 6. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA I PROCLAMA TION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 1-7, 1994, AS "WATER WEEK" WHEREAS, Harnett County Department of Public Utilities has water and sewer facilities available to the majority of Harnett County; and WHEREAS, Harnett County Department of Public Utilities insures and provides safe drinking water for the citizens of Harnett County; and WHEREAS, Harnett County Department of Public Utilities is instrumental in making the public aware of the necessity to conserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources; and WHEREAS Harnett County Department of Public Utilities, in cooperation with the National Rur~l Water Association, desires to set aside a special week for focusing on water issues and the service provided by local water utilities; NOW THEREFORE, WE THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, , . . do hereby proclaim May 1-7, 1994 as "Water Week" and encourage every cItIzen to join in this national commemoration. Duly adopted this the 2nd day of May, 1994. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~V/~ ' )t:~. yn./,>~ ~ I / 'H. L. Sorrell, ~irman Board of CountY Commissioners ATTEST: ~.~n~~ Clerk to the Boar - ----------- '. _......~--".....,..--~ ~-..~ 479 Attachment 7. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBER TO THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY WHEREAS, Chapter 162A, Article 4 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, I as amended, provides that the Board of Commissioners shall appoint three of the Board members of a duly created Metropolitan Water District; and WHEREAS, the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County, North Carolina was duly created on April 14, 1976; and WHEREAS, the term of Leonore Tuck expires on April 14, 1994. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that Leonore Tuck be and is hereby appointed to the District Board for a term expiring on April 14, 1997. DUL Y ADOPTED THIS THE 2nd day of May , 1994. UPON MOTION OF Commissioner Bowden , seconded by Commissioner Andrews , as passed by the following vote: Yeas 5 , Nays 0, Absent o , Abstained o . HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS " BY:/(~~ R. L. 'Sorrell, . Chairman ATTEST: / ~ '-tA1';vJ I Vanessa W. Young ~ Clerk to the Board c: metro: 139 Attachment 8. APRIL REFUNDS May 2, 1994 PARCEL NUMBER NAME REASON FOR REFUND REFUND AMT YEAR -------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------------------ ------------------------- 0403299000 Garey S & Teresa Mowatt The 1986 Chevrolet Sprectrum 37.97 1989 POBox 1111 listed by GNAC and Garey & Angier NC 27501 Teresa Mowatt. 14520 x .0073 = S 33.00 Co Wide 14520 x .0011 = 4.97 BR Resc 0403299000 Garey S & Teresa Mowatt The 1986 Chevrolet Sprectrum 30.24 1990 POBox 1111 listed by GNAC & Garey & Teresa Angier NC 27501 Mowatt. S3780 x .0073 = S 27.59 Co Wide S3780 x .0007 = 2.65 BR Resc 93-573297 Dormen & Associates Inc Turned in tags, refunding 3 44.51 1993 Route 7 Box 490 months. Dl.IYl NC 28334 S3284 x .0070 = S22.99 Co Wic.:e S3284 X .0051 = 16.75 Dunn I S3284 x .0009 = 2.96 Hasp S3284 X .00035 = 1.15 Ave Resc S3284 x .0002 = .66 Ave Sch Carl Glen & Rachel H Edwards Billed twice on same tag. 35.52 1993 93-527901 Route 4 Box 282 14280 x .0070 = S 29.96 Co Wide Angier NC 27501 14280 x .0008 = 3.42 BR Fire 14280 x .0005 = 2.14 BR Resc 000400005000 Rudolph C Brown OVerl isted on 1990 business 20.16 1990 B & B Sales property listing. POBox 572 S2346 x .0073 = S 17.12 Co Wide Angier NC 27501 S2346 x .0006 = 1.40 FR Fir S2346 x .0007 = 1.64 BR Res *** Total *** 168.40 480 Attachment 9. 1994-95 BUDGET MESSAGE TO: THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS H. L. Sorrell, Jr., Chairman Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman Joseph T. Bowden Walt Titchener I Dan B. Andrews The proposed Harnett County Budget for 1994-95 is hereby submitted for review and consideration by the Board of Commissioners. It is my belief this proposal provides the funding necessary to carry out tha services provided by county government while also recognizing the financial limitations placed upon us by current economic conditions. This document was developed following individual meetings with each department head and after extensive review by staff. The following budget message notes the budget highlights as they relate to revenue and expenditures. Also, we have provided the Board with as much support documentation as possible. Before beginning the budget overview, I would like to thank Vanessa Young, Finance Director, and Tony Wilder, Assistant County Manager, for their assistance in developing this document. Also, I would like to thank members of the finance and administrative staff who assisted in this effort. Gener=-'\l Fund Revenue ~he 1994-95 budget once again reflects the limited revenues I available to county governments. In regards to state and federal reimbursements, the proposed budget is based on the assumption that we will receive all our reimbursements and that no amounts will be withheld by either the state or federal governments. In regards to cash flow, it should be noted that our position is excellent due to the county's past vigilance regarding maintaining a strong fund balance. The following review highlights the status of the major county revenue sources. Ad Valorem Tax - The budget has been developed with a tax collection rate of 96.42%. At a tax rate of $.70, it is ~rojected that current year property tax revenue will total $13,311,000. Sales Tax - This major source of revenue has increased somewhat, but for budgetary purpose, we have estimated a very conservative rate of growth. Keep in mind that 1.7 I million dollars of this revenue source goes to public school capital needs. Fees - The budget proposed does include some proposed fee increases, which are detailed in departmental budgets. Also, t~e Public Utilities' Budget provides for increases whi~h are c.;:tlined ir.. the s'.1pport doc'umentatlon provided. Fees f:Jr the ~'- ies Creek/Coats Water and Sewer District are of particular -l~- ..- - ..-----.--. concern and will need to be reviewed closely by the Board during 481 the budget process. Fund Balance - This proposal contains an appropriation from 4- the General Fund Balance totaling $1,100,000. While it is our hope that this appropriation can be decreased by the close of the 1994-95 budget year, to accomplish this I must recommend that we appropriate no further funds from this I source until some of those funds already appropriated can be replaced. Genexal Fund Exoenditures While expenditures have grown somewhat, the bulk of this growth is due to state and federal mandates as well as growth in the southwestern portion of the county. In regards to programs, this budget addresses the most critical needs of our community as we continue to strive to improve services for the citizens of Harnett County. Human Services and Education continue to be our highest priorities. Personnel - It is my belief that a county government can .f- . First, only be effective i, it invests in its personnel. funding has been provided for a 3% cost-of-living increase. Also, funds are available within contingency to guarantee each employee a pay increase of at least $500. Contingency also contains funds which could be utilized to fund special reclassifications or position requests. Also, ever increasing I workloads require the creation of the following new positions: Department ' Employee Salary Tax Commercial Appraiser 22,157 Tax Lister (Hire January) 8,141 Register of Deeds Deputy Clerk 17,014 Public Buildings Maintenance/Custodial 15,600 Sheriff Deputy I/Patrol 19,416 Data Entry Clerk 14,910 Communications Telecommunicator I 18,716 Health Public Health Nurse II 26,422 Public Health Nurse II 26,422 Public Health Nurse I 24,195 Environmental Health Spec. 22,157 Medical Lab Technician II 22,000 Clerk III 14,910 Social Services SW II 22,157 1M Investigator II 21,203 IMCW II 19,416 Community Case Manager II 24,195 Alternatives Library Professional Reference Librarian 24,195 Public Buildings - While funds have been appropriated to maintain current structures, plans will also go forward to develop new facilities for departments such as DSS and Health. Sheriff/Communications - In addition to the new person~el I provided for in these departments, this proposal also provides , ~or new vehicles and an increase in medical care in the jail. EMS - It is staffs' intent to continue studying ways to better deliver emergency medical services in our county. These efforts will require input from all those currently providing emergency services, including rescue squads, county EMS, and the fire departments. We will continue efforts to address problems concerning level of care and daytime staffing in volunteer agencies. - - 482 Department of Social Services - This department's budget continues to grow at a fast pace due to eve~increasing public assistance costs as well as personnel needs. The rate of this growth is quite evident when we compare the appropriations for this major line item in 93/94 versus 94/95: 93/94 94/95 I Medicaid 1,580,028 1,935,945 AFDC 718,287 875,613 AA/AD 823,122 902,915 While funding for three employees has been provided for in the budS-.at, as noted, contingency contains funds which might be utilized if personnel needs become pressing and adequate office space can be found to house additional employees. Board of Education - As the largest direct appropriation in the county budget, the public schools play an integral part in this proposal. In the area of current expense, we have provided for a 5% increase. Capital Outlay also reflects the same rate of growth. In other capital items, the proposed budget contains an appropriation of $500,000 for capital construction and also contains $1,700,000 in sales tax dollars for the capital program. The ~otal appropriation to public education, including lia~son offi~ers, would be $7,721,689. Solid WaF~e Fund I This enterprise fund has stabilized and become self-supporting in regards to operating expense. It is our intent to place any revenue above and beyond the operating cost into a capital revenue fund which would be needed once the county 'is required to construct a Subtitle 0 Landfill Facility~ Public Utilities This proposed budget provides the rate increases as outlin3d in the schedule provided within the public utilities budget. The $.15 is the first portion of the increase necessary to fund the water p:ant expansi~T In ,_.~ards to expenditures, we should point out that the b~dget does ref:~ct th~ increased cost of new water quality regulations and the start-up of East Central. Also, it should be noted that future budgets must be proposed to address expansion plans relating to both water and sewer services. Conclusion As noted, the proposed budget provides for the delivery of basic I services while also reflecting limited revenue growth. It is our belief that this proposal provides a sound financial outline for county operations during the upcoming fiscal year. To conclude, I would also like to thank the department heads for their efforts during this proc~ss and again &xpress L~ appreciation to all of the st~~f which hs.'T =ontributed to .:his p~oposal. J ~ Neil Emort, Budget Officer