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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04011996 "." L1 c'" ;j-~...O HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1996 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 1, 1996, 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 Joseph T. Bowden Walt Titchener Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney . Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and Commissioner Andrews led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Hill moved to delete the following items from the published agenda: 1- Request for approval of new minimum salaries for Cooperative Extension county agents 2. Closed session 3. Budget amendment for Emergency 911 Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Bowden moved to approve the published agenda with the above listed deletions. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion by Commissioner Titchener and seconded by Commissioner Hill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1- Minutes: Regular Meeting, March 18, 1996 Special Meeting, March 21, 1996 Special Meeting, March 14, 1996 2. Budget Amendments: . Emerqency 911 Code 12-8900-0050 FICA Tax Expense 865. increase 12-8900-0060 Group Insurance Expense 932. increase 12-8900-0070 Retirement Expense 561. increase 12-8900-0071 Supplemental Retirement 114. increase 12-8900-0020 Lump Sum-Personnel Costs 2,472. decrease 12-8900-0110 Telephone & Postage 1,000. increase 12-8900-0330 Materials & Supplies 400. increase 12-8900-0530 Dues & Subscriptions 200. increase 12-8900-0170 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 400. increase 12-8900-0250 Books & Publications 200. increase 12-8900-0040 Lump Sum to Set Up Dept. 2,200. decrease Deoartment of Social Services (Public Assistance) Code 10-7710-0670 Vendor Transportation 28,100. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,475. increase 10-7710-1420 Medicaid 24,625. decrease 10-7710-1510 Crisis Intervention 10,424. increase 10-7710-1500 CP&L Project Share 2,231- increase 10-3480-0010 Social Services Admin. 12,655. increase Various (General and Public Utilities Funds) Code 32-9001-1559 Interfund Transfer-GF 2,393. increase 33-9002-1560 " II II 1,878. increase 34-9003-1560 II II II 4,800. increase 35-9004-1560 II " " 2,178. increase 36-9005-1560 " " " 2,040. increase 37-9006-1560 " " " 3,705. increase 38-9007-1560 " " " 417. ~ncrease . 39-9008-1560 " " GF 271- 1ncrease 10-3980-0860 " " PU 17,682. increase Cooperative Extension Service (CYF) Code 10-7308-0030 Salaries & Wages-P.T. 2,345. increase 10-7308-0040 Consultant 1,745. decrease 10-7308-0140 Travel 600. decrease 10-7308-0050 FICA 230. increase 10-7308-0120 Printing 230. decrease Cooperative Extension Service (Before and After School) Code 10-7 ~ ('2- 0030 Part-time Salaries 4,000. increase 10-7302-0330 Materials & Supplies 900. increase 10-7302-0140 Travel 100. increase 10-3980-0872 Interfund Trans.-Fund 20 5,000. increase _. ~---- - -- - -- - -- ----- - -- ---- --- - -- - - -- - - -- --- ------ '?~ 7 ~',,' ,( Sheriff's Department (General Fund) Code 10-5100-0560 Crime Prevention 863. decrease 10-5100-0330 Materials & Supplies 863. increase 10-3830-0333 Dare Donations/Crime Prevo 1,642. increase 10-5100-0560 Crime Prevention 1,642. increase 10-5120-0020 Salaries & Wages 4,531. decrease 10-5120-0030 Salaries & Wages-P.T. 4,531. increase 10-5100-0020 Salaries & Wages 1,878. decrease 10-5100-0030 Salaries & Wages-P.T. 1,878. increase 10-5100-0270 Drug Program 225. decrease 10-5100-0740 Capital Outlay 225. increase . Youth Services {General Fund) Code 10-7730-0020 Salaries & Wages 2,575. decrease 10-7730-0100 Employee Training 100. increase 10-7730-0330 Materials & Supplies 200. increase 10-7730-0740 Capital Outlay 700. increase 10-7730-0340 Supplies Restitution Prog. 1,575. increase Cooperative Extension Service (Child Care Dev. Block Grant) Code 10-7310-0030 Salaries & Wages-P.T. 3,890. increase 10-7310-0050 FICA Tax Expense 292. increase 10-7310-0080 Workmen's Compensation 58. increase 10-7310-0100 Employee Training 100. increase 10-7310-0470 Food & Provisions 1,208. increase 10-7310-0330 Materials & Supplies 4,310. increase 10-7310-0540 Insurance -Child Liability 130. increase 10-3830-0337 Donation-United Way-ASEP 888. increase 10-3480-0950 B Jay's P.A.C.K. 6,700. increase 10-3340-0073 After School Fees-B Jay's 2,400. increase Board of Elections Code 10-4300-0160 Maint. & Repair-Equip. 200. decrease 10-4300-0740 Capital Outlay 200. increase Various JGeneral Fund) Code 10-5101-0080 Workmen's Compo 825. increase 10-5300-0080 " 2,004. increase 10-5400-0080 " 2,333. increase 10-5550-0080 " 212. increase 10-5551-0080 " 701. increase . 10-7200-0080 " 120. increase 10-7600-0080 " 4,451. increase 10-7700-0080 " 836. increase 10-8200-0080 Workmen's Compo 883. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 12,365. increase Solid Waste Manaqement Code 58-6600-0040 Professional Services 40,000. increase 58-6600-0710 Capital Outlay-Land 40,000. decrease Cooperative Ext. (Children, Youth & Family) Code 10-3480-0960 Child. Youth & Fam. Grant) 5,370. decrease 10-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 5,370. increase Public Utilities (Northeast Metro Water District) Code 32-9001-1562 Interfund Transfer to Government Complex 250,000. increase 32-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 250,000. increase Emerqency Medical Service (General Fund) Code 10-5400-0740 Capital Outlay-Equip. 46,762. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 46,762. increase Finance (General Fund) Code 10-4400-0740 Capital Outlay-Equip. 1,1743. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 1,1743. increase Public Utilities (Northeast Metro Water District) . Code 32-9001-0360 Uniforms 12. increase 32-9001-0540 Insurance & Bonds 5,550. increase 32-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 5,562. increase Public Utilities (South Central Water & Sewer District) Code 34-9003-0080 Workmen's Compensation 1,207. increase 34-9003-0310 Automotive Supplies 41l. increase 34-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 1,618. increase Public Utilities (West Central Water & Sewer District) Code 35-9004-0080 Workmen's Compensation 567. increase 35-9004-0350 Bulk Water 12,127. increase 35-9004-0730 Capital Outlay-Other 976. increase 35-9004-1200 Capital Reserve 5,564. decrease 35-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 8,106. increase ---- - ~~ ----. -~ --~----. ..,.- 34,8 Public Utili ties (East Central Water & Sewer District) Code 40-9009-0130 Utilities 715. increase 40-3990-0000 Fund Bal.-Appropriated 715. increase 3. Authorization for Cooperative Extension to apply for grants to aid in funding the Breastfeeding Support Program JEAN IRVIN AND 4. Resolutions honoring Jean Irvin and Henry Thompson on their HENRY THOMPSON retirement (Attachment I) RESOLUTIONS Resolution to add road to State System for maintenance 5. (Attachment 2) FIREWORKS DISPLAY 6. Authorization for fireworks display at General Lee GEN. LEE CELEBRATION Celebration . 7. Proclamation regarding National Nursing Home Week NAT'L NURSING HOME WEEK PROCLAMATION (Attachment 3) Informal comments were provided by Joyce Oliver, retired Sheriff's Department employee, Rt. 5, Lillington, concerning retiree health insurance. Commissioner Hill presented a resolution of appreciation and plaque to Henry S. Thompson, former Health Director, on his recent retirement. Commissioner Bowden presented a resolution of appreciation to Jean Irvin, former Veteran's Service Officer, on her retirement after 45 years of service. NC SENIOR TARHEEL Vernel1e Whittington, Senior Tarheel delegate for Harnett County, LEGISLATURE provided an update on the efforts of the North Carolina Senior Tarhee1 Legislature. OFFER TO PURCHASE Attorney Neil Ross presented for the Board's consideration, an TAX FORECLOSURE "Offer to Purchase" land acquired by County tax foreclosure. Commissioner Bowden made a motion to adopt a resolution to PROPERTY proceed with the process for the sale. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. (Attachment 4) Landon Barefoot, General Manager, Charter Communications, . provided an update on cablevision matters. Rodney Tart, Public Utilities Director, and Dan Boone, The Wooten WATER PLANT EXPAN. Company, reviewed several items concerning the Water Plant PROJECT Expansion project and amendments needed due to the recent Holly Springs Agreement. After discussion, the Board took the following action: ACTION RE: WATER 1- Commissioner Titchener moved to approve a change order to the project which would add items back to the contract that had PLANT EXPANS ION been taken out, to add items overlooked earlier, and to add items that would enhance production capabilities of the water plant. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. 2. Commissioner Bowden moved to reject the plumbing bid and to award the HVAC Contract to Atkins Electric Heating and Air. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. 3. Commissioner Andrews moved to approve a contract with The Wooten Company for engineering services to conduct a pilot scale study for an alum/sludge treatment process. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. 4. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the following budget amendment to support the above noted action. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a . unanimous vote. Public Utilities (Water Plant Expansion) Code 76-9026-0090 HVAC/Plumbing 31,974. decrease 76-9026-0071 Atkins Elect. & Heating 31,974. increase 76-9026-0010 TA Loving Const. 767,175. increase 76-9026-0300 Engineering 25,000. increase 76-9026-0800 Contingency 429,922. increase Revenue: 76-3601-0020 Town of Holly Springs 1,222,097. increase RESTITUTION PROGRAM Jerry Blanchard, General Services Manager, requested TO USE CBA FUNDS authorization for the Restitution Program to expend CBA Funds which have not been utilized by DSS for FY 1995-96. The funds would be used to purchase capital items to support the Restitution Program. Commissioner Bowden moved to approve the request. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. ~- ~ R r- -4., ,'j \,;,,1- (:~..~j '~ .....,j Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's POSITION APPROVED FOR consideration a request for an additional position for the CAP/DA Community Alternative Program/Disabled Adults (CAP/DA). To allow the program to continue to grow, an additional case worker will be needed in the upcoming budget. Commissioner Andrews moved that the position be created for fiscal year 1996-97. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Neil Emory, county Manager, reported on the following items: . _ The County will receive proposals for auditing services for the FY 1995-96 Budget Year audit. _ County Government Week will be observed April 21-27 _ Reports from Health Department and Department of Social Services There being no further business, Commissioner Hill moved for adjournment. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it ADJOURNMENT passed with a unanimous vote. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting, April 1, 1996, adjourned at 10:05 a.m. 1H~:L~~hairman ~~ t~c4!~ Clerk to the Board Attachment 1. . RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the freedom we enjoy in the United States of America is the result of the dedication and sacrifice of our armed services veterans; and WHEREAS, Harnett County Government has long been committed to serving these veterans through the Veterans Service Office; and WHEREAS, the County,s commitment has long been represented through the efforts of Jean Irvin over forty-five years; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Irvin has dedicated her professional life to serving those who have served our country. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett county Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize the exemplary service of Jean Irvin and her commitment to serving the veterans of Harnett County. This 1st day of April, 1996. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . /4(~~hai=an ~lkA- Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman ~ Jogeph T.-Bowden J)a.- iL/~..-/ I r.JfH-7~ Dan B. Andrews '':'.t~~r:1 - - Walt Titchener ~ ~ \.' 1'{~ ~* - ~ ~'" ~ .;,i;;'f..''+ a -----,~-- -_.---- 350 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, assuring the health and well being of the citizens of Harnett County is one of the most important roles of county government; and WHEREAS, Henry S. Thompson led the Harnett County Health Department for over seventeen years; and WHEREAS, during his tenure the Health Department made significant strides in serving the health needs of our County~ and WHEREAS, these strides are reflected in the quality health . programs provided by Health Department staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize the contributions of Henry S. Thompson to public health in Harnett County and the State of North Carolina. This 1st day of April, 1996. HARNETT COLl.~1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS rt:01f~;tfirman ~flI J~hA Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman &/ Jdseph T."Bowden J~ tl~ L/,.lrT~ Dan B. Andrews ""..,. . ':", ~ Walt Titchener . '~.."'" ~ Jl' " T. .' " . ,. , . ~ - . .. ,. Attachment 2. HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION 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, the below listed street: . Micro Tower Road (SR 1141 Ext.) Adopted this 1st day of April, 1996. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS // ~~d ,/' H. L. 'Sorrel~4r~, Chairman ATTEST: O:-(;~ l J1eit~~ /uulli Ka . Blanchard Clerk to the Board !') ~ "1 t-"-,-,, 3 --,~;~."",,,J ",.l"., Attachment 3. PROCLAMATION NURSING HOME WEEK MAY 12-18, 1996 WHEREAS, our community's citizens now residing in nursing homes have contributed immeasurably to Harnett County's heritage over the years; and . WHEREAS, our community's nursing home residents are themselves living history, and WHEREAS, member facilities of the American Health Care Association and others are sponsoring many activities in observance of National Nursing Home Week beginning May 12, 1996. THEREFORE, THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim the week of May 12-18, 1996, Nursing Home Week in Harnett County, and urges all citizens to join in this year's Nursing Home Week observance by visiting residents of nursing homes and by recognizing the high quality of care that our long term care facilities are providing. This lst day of April, 1996. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~~r(#~~n . i:~~/ 'rll ~ atrice B. aill, Vice Chairman ~ J sep~ T.'Bowden . d2~- tZL.-J _lj\H-'1r~ Dan B. Andrews ~alt-Titchener- Attachment 4. RESOLUTION ADVERTISING AN O~~AK ON LAND PURCHASED ON TAX FORECLOSURE . THAT WHEREAS, the County of Harnett purchased at tax foreclosure that certain .2 acre tract of land formerly owned by Arthur Bates and wife, Jean Elizabeth Bates and located in Upper Little River Township, Harnett County, North Carolina, and more fully described in that deed recorded in Book ~~I , page 1'-13- .31./4 , Harnett County Registry; and . WHEREAS, Rodney Lewis Torrell has offered to purchase said l~nds for $1,000.00 in cash and have deposited a sum of $100.00 w~th Neill McK. Ross, attorney; and WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to the Board that said offer is greater than the bid made by the County of Harnett at the foreclosure sale: and WHEREAS, the County of Harnett may dispose of said lands by authority of the provisions of N.C.G.S. Section 160A-269. .---- ----"---- ---- --~-,- ------,--._--.,------ -._- ~~? \:~...~~ ~1' L"~ NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Neill McK. Ross is authorized to cause the aforesaid offer to be advertised as provided by N.C.G.S. Section 160A-269 for upset bid and upon receiving an upset bid, he shall readvertise such offer,of offers until no increase or upset bid is received within the t1me allowed by the statutory provision. Duly adopted this the 1st day of April , 1996. /ft!s~rman . Attest: ~~w!. M~fj,M-d X y S. Blanchard, Clerk HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 15, 1996 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 15, 1996, 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 Joseph T. Bowden Walt Titchener Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager . Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer Kay s. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and Commissioner Bowden led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Hill moved to add the following items to the consent agenda: 1. Consider development of a resolution requesting legislators to look into the increase in cost to the County for Medicaid 2. Resolution requesting authorization to apply for funding for transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities 3. Reschedule public hearing on tax-exempt bonds for Continuum Care Corp. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Bowden moved to approve the published agenda with the above listed additions. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Upon motion by Commissioner Andrews and seconded by Commissioner CONSENT AGENDA Hill , the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: . 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, April 1, 1996 2. Budget Amendments: Human Resources {Animal Control) Code 10-7401-0020 Salaries & Wages 18,500. increase 10-7401-0070 FICA Tax Expense 1,415. increase 10-7401-0050 Retirement Expense 800. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 20,715. increase Public Utilities (Water Plant Expansion) Code 76-9026-0090 HVAC/Plumbing 31,974. decrease 76-9026-0070 Atkins Elect. & Heating 31,974. increase 76-9026-0010 T.A. Loving Const. 767,175. increase