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Home My WebLink About10071996 ~-"- ~--- . -.._~.---~ - - .--. --~-.------c.-,--__.~_..~..__ ~--.----.~--~ ---~----_.--- .iJ a '"'~. ;Y:1' .\.j~ "'-./ HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COlfMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 7, 1996 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 7, 1996, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, county Office Building, Li11ington, 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 Titchener led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Bowden moved to pull an item off the consent agenda concerning signs for the Johnsonville community. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The commissioners want to consider all areas of the County before consideration of the request for signs to identify the community. Upon motion by Commissioner Andrews and seconded by Commissioner CONSENT AGENDA: Titchener, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting 9/3/96 Emergency Meeting 9/5/96 Reconvened Emergency Meeting 9/8/96 Reconvened Emergency Meeting 9/11/96 Regular Meeting 9/16/96 Special Meeting 9/27/96 . 2. Budget Amendments: 490 Public Utilities (East Central W & S District-Fund 40) Code 40-9009-0160 Maint. & Repair-Equip. 5,485. increase 40-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 5,485. increase 491 Public Utilities (South Central W & S District) Code 34-9003-0043 Settlement 9,422. increase 34-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 9,422. increase 492 Interfund Transfer Code 10-8701-1203 Interfund Transfer-Child Care Trust Advocacy 250. decrease 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 250. decrease 493 Governmental Complex Fund 74 Code 74-9021-0200 Legal Administration 5,000. increase 74-9021-0730 Cap. Outlay-Other Improv. 20,000. increase 74-9021-0800 Contingency 25,000. decrease 494 Parks & Recreation Code 10-8200-0150 Maint. & Repair-Bldgs. 3,791. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 3,791. increase 495 Public Utilities (Buies Creek W & S Districtl Code 33-9002-0150 Maint. & Repair-Bldg. 409. increase 33-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 409. increase 496 Emerqency Services . Code 10-5300-0110 Telephone & Postage 225. increase 10-5300-0740 Capital Outlay 225. decrease 498 Health Department Code 10-7600-0740 Capital Outlay-Equip. 2,000. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 2,000. increase 499 Governmental Complex Fund 74 Code 74-9021-0730 Cap. Outlay-Other Improv. 1,347. increase 74-9021-0800 Contingency 1,347. decrease 500 Public Utilities (Northeast Metro Water Districtl Code 32-9001-0362 Safety Equipment 90. decrease 32-9001-0742 Capital Outlay-Equip. Dist. 90. increase "-- - ji'-'7 "~: (..-'~ . ,_roc, ,J. ~__. 501 Public Utilities (Buies Creek W & S District). Code 33-9002-0362 Safety Equipment 90. decrease 33-9002-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 90. increase 502 Public Utilities (South Central W & S District) Code 34-9003-0362 Safety Equipment 90. decrease 34-9003-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 90. increase 503 Public Utilities (West Central W & S Districtl Code 35-9004-0362 Safety Equipment 90. decrease 35-9004-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 90. increase . 504 Public Utilities (Northwest W & S District) Code 36-9005-0362 Safety Equipment 90. decrease 36-9005-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 90. increase 505 Public Utilities (Bunnlevel/Riverside W & S District) Code 38-9007-0362 Safety Equipment 60. decrease 38-9007-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 60. increase 506 Public Utilities (Southwest W & S District) Code 37-9006-0362 Safety Equipment 180. decrease 37-9006-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 180. increase 507 Public Utilities (Southeast W & S District) Code 39-9008-0362 Safety Equipment 120. decrease 39-9008-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 120. increase 508 Public Utilities (East Central W & S Districtl Code 40-9009-0362 Safety Equipment 90. decrease 40-9009-0742 Cap. Outlay-Equip. Dist. 90. increase 509 Public Utilities (Southwest W & S District) Code 37-9006-0730 Cap. Outlay-Other Imp. 3,010. decrease 37-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 3,010. decrease 510 Public Utilities (South Central W & S District) Code 34-9003-0730 Cap. Outlay-Other Imp. 22,742. increase 34-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 22,742. increase . 511 Personnel Code 10-4250-0100 Employee Training 1,500. increase 10-4250-0110 Telephone & Postage 600. increase 10-4250-0140 Travel & Meetings 1,000. increase 10-4250-0530 Dues & Subscriptions 250. increase 10-4250-0020 Salaries & Wages-p.t. 3,000. decrease 10-4250-0330 Materials & Supplies 500. increase 10-4250-0740 Cap. Outlay-Equip. 4,600. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 5,450. increase 512 Youth Services (Gen. Fund-10) Code 10-7730-0740 Capital Outlay 925. decrease 10-7730-0030 Part-Time Salaries 855. increase 10-7730-0050 FICA Tax Expense 70. increase 513 Public Utilities {East Central W & S District-Fund 69) Code 69-9012-0020 McClam & Associates 3,275. increase 69-9012-0800 Contingency 3,275. decrease 514 Finance (Gen. Fund 10) Code 10-4400-0260 Advertising 300. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 300. increase 516 Governinq BodV (Gen. Fund 10) Code 10-4100-1030 Custom Communications Agreement 10,433. increase 10-3830-0304 Municipalities Cable Agreement 10,433. increase . 517 Public Utilities fEast Central W & S District-Fund 40) Code 40-9009-2020 Debt Service Interest 184,910. decrease 40-9009-1561 Interfund Trans. to EC 184,910. increase 518 Public Utilities (East Central W & S District-Fund 69) Code 69-9012-0700 Interest During Const. 184,910. increase 69-3980-0000 Interf. Trans. from EC 184,910. increase 520 Human Resources {JTPA-Fund 10) Code lO-7402-0020Salaries & Wages 2,586. increase 10-7402-0030 Salaries & Wages-p.t. 38,493. increase 10-7402-0050 FICA Expense 3,144. increase 10-7402-0070 Retirement Expense 129. increase 10-7402-0071 Supplemental Retirement 26. increase 10-7402-0080 Workmen's Compensation 577. increase 10-7402-0110 Telephone & Postage 218. increase 10-7402-0130 Utilities 11l. increase ~~_. -.--~---------- -~----< ---~~~-~- -- 498 10-7402-0140 Travel & Meetings 3,771. increase 10-7402-0160 Maint. & Repair-Equip. 1,000. increase 10-7402-0210 Building & Equip. Rental 6,135. increase 10-7402-0260 Advertising 900. increase 10-7402-0330 Materials & Supplies 3,000. increase 10-7402-0740 Capital outlay 4,000. increase 10-3480-0940 Title III-Fran 64,090. increase 521 Health DeQartment 955. decrease Code 10-7600-0020 Salaries & Wages 10-7600-0210 Building & Equipment Rent 955. increase 522 Board of Elections Code 10-4300-0750 Lease Payments 677. increase . 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 677. increase 524 Hurricane Fran (Fund 48) Code 48-8000-0020 Salaries & Wages 20,000. increase 48-8000-0030 Salaries & Wages-p.t. 4,000. increase 48-8000-0050 FICA Tax Expenses 1,836. increase 48-8000-0070 Retirement Expense 1,193. increase 48-8000-0071 Supplemental Retirement 240. increase 48-8000-0080 Worker's Compensation 360. increase 48-8000-0110 Telephone & Postage 1,500. increase 48-8000-0140 Travel & Meetings 2,000. increase 48-8000-0150 Maint. & Repair Bldgs. 30,000. increase 48-8000-0160 Maint. & Repair 3,000. increase 48-8000-0330 Materials & Supplies 15,000. increase 48-8000-0450 Contracted Services 15,000. increase 48-8000-0570 Miscellaneous Expense 2,000. increase 48-8000-0800 Contingency 3,871. increase 48-3980-0000 Interfund Transfer-GF 100,000. increase 525 Interfund Transfer - General Fund Code 10-8701-1600 Interfund Transfer-Fran 100,000. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appro. 100,000. increase 526 Library - General Fund 10 775. decrease Code lO-8l00-0450 Contracted Services 10-8100-0140 Travel & Meetings 2,425. decrease 10-8100-0330 Materials & Supplies 1,500. decrease 10-8100-0740 Capital Outlay-Equip. 4,700. increase REVISION TO AIRPORT 3. Revision to Airport Committee Bylaws to comply with Rule 30 - . COMMITTEE BYLAWS Appointments, of the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Board of Commissioners ODELL HARDEE LEASE 4. Lease with Odell Hardee & wife for Buckhorn area trash container site X-RAY EQUIPMENT 5. Request from Health Department to declare X-Ray equipment surplus COOPERATIVE EXT. 6. Authorization for Cooperative Extension to accept $14,662. GRANT allocation from Child Care & Development Block Grant RECORDS DISPOSAL 7. Authorization to dispose of records in the Finance Office (Attachment 1) EXT. HO~EMAKERS WEEK 8. Proclamation regarding Extension Homemakers Week (Attachment 2) Informal comments were provided by the following citizens: INFORMAL COMMENTS 1. David McRae, representing hunters, requested that if the Board considers an ordinance concerning hunting HUNTING regulations, that they do it at an evening meeting so the hunters would have an opportunity to address the Board concerning the proposed ordinance. Chairman Sorrell called to order a public hearing on proposed PUBLIC HEARING application for a Community Development Block Grant regarding . CDBG SHAWTOWN AREA Shawtown area revitalization. George Jackson, Planning Director, presented the proposed application and Patt Crissman, The Wooten Company, discussed the proposed project on Patterson Street and Bailey Way (Project C-1, water and sewer improvements). Chairman Sorrell opened the meeting for public comments. Ms. Bea Reidell asked about cost for the first phase of the revitalization project. There being no further business, Chairman Sorrell closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner Titchener that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners submit a FY 97-98 Community Development Block Grant application under the provisions of Title I with a local commitment of $100,000 from general funds to the project and authorize and direct the Chairman to act as Chief Elected Official on behalf of Harnett County. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. or) .... .. PUBLIC HEARING ON Chairman Sorrell called to order a public hearing on the proposed Schedule of Values. Michael Stewart and Boyd Beasley, Tax PROPOSED SCHEDULE Appraisers, presented the proposed Schedule of Values. Chairman OF VALUES Sorrell opened the meeting for public comments. General comments were received from Mr. Tony Reidell, Johnsonville area, and Diana Chatellier, Spring Lake. No further comments were offered and Chairman Sorrell closed the public hearing. The Board will consider adoption of the Schedule of Values at a future meeting. ,- Diana Chatellier, Spring Lake, requested the Board to consider HUNTING REGULATIONS hunting regulations regarding firing from the roadside and . running dogs on private property. No action was taken. Chairman Sorrell stated that the Board would now consider certain RIVERSIDE W & S DISTRICT matters sitting as the governing body of Riverside Water & Sewer District. (Attachment 3) Chairman Sorrell closed the Riverside Water & Sewer District portion of the meeting. Chairman Sorrell stated that the Board would now consider certain SOUTH CENTRAL matters sitting as the governing body of South Central Water & W & S DISTRICT Sewer District. Al Bain, Public Utilities Attorney, presented a proposed resolution authorizing the Chairman and Finance Officer to conduct all business on behalf of the District with First Citizens Bank's Trust Department. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. (Attachment 4) Chairman Sorrell closed the South Central Water & Sewer District portion of the meeting. Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presented a CHANGE ORDER FOR proposed change order for a Sigma Construction contract. The SIGMA CONSTRUTION change order is needed due to general contract work required for the temporary courtroom in the governmental complex building. Commissioner Andrews moved for approval of the change order that totals $22,597.76. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's CRIMINAL JUSTICE consideration, a request from the Criminal Justice Partnership . PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Program for authorization to apply for discretionary funding from the state to buy a building located at 15 West Front Street for office space. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the request. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. If approved for funding, the property would become a county asset once purchased. Neil Emory, County Manager, briefed the Board on additional funds NEW POSITION that have become available to assist Aging programs. An CREATED FOR HEALTH allocation has been developed for consideration by the Board. DEPT. The proposed allocation would require the creation of one position in the Health Department. Commissioner Bowden moved for approval of the allocation and creation of a new position, Community Health Technician, grade 56. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. BLACK RIVER Neil Emory, County Manager, informed the Board that the Farm DRAINAGE DISTRICT Service Agency has requested that the County address the outstanding debt on the Black River Drainage District. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve payment of the outstanding debt ($2,326.27) to pay up to the current time. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. PROPOSED ANIMAL Neil Emory, County Manager, presented an amended Animal Control CONTROL ORD. Ordinance for the Board's consideration. Commissioner Bowden moved to consider the proposed ordinance at the next Board meeting. Commissioner HIIl seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. . SCHOOL FUNDING Neil Emory, County Manager, reported to the Board that in SHORTFALLS response to a reduction in state funding, staff has been meeting with school system representatives to determine the impact of revenue shortfalls. Also, they have discussed options regarding additional revenue from the county. In the County Manager's Report, Mr. Emory reported on the following items: - Eastern Chamber has requested comments from the Board for upcoming Transportation Improvement Program. SURPLUS SALE - The Annual Surplus Sale, October 5, 1996, grossed $34,006. 500 - The County will continue to work with local Chambers of Commerce for support of the school bond issue in the upcoming election. Commissioner Bowden moved to authorize the Criminal Justice CRIMINAL JUSTICE Partnership to enter into an option for proposed property PARTNERSHIP purchase at 15 West Front Street. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. . Commissioner Bowden moved that the Board go into closed session in accordance with NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5), to instruct the staff on negotiations concerning the acquisition of real property. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Hill moved that the Board come out of closed session and to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT The Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting, October 7, 1996 duly adjourned at 10:30 a.m. ~~~~ Chairman ~UJ~ Kay S. Blanchardt Clerk to the Board Attachment 1 . / FINANCE OFFICE , ANANCE OFFICER TELEPHONE: (910) 893-7557 VANESSA W. Y OUNO FAX: (910) 893-4992 DISPOSITION SCHEDULE Seotember 18. 1996 The Finance Office would like to request Board approval for the disposal of the following: 1. Bank Statements - NCCMT - Southwest Water & Sewer - 7/92-6/93 2. Bank Statements - NCCMT - General - 7/92-6/93 3. Bank Statements - Centura - AJ & Reba White - 7/92-6/93 4. Bank Statements - BB&T - Section 8 Mod Rehab - 7/92-6/93 5. Bank Statements - BB&T - Section 8 Program Fund - 7/92-6/93 Approved: Harnett County Board of Commissioners . Date: o dll:b~y 7) J 1~6 . ~,----~--~~~..~- .--- -"---_. - -. . r::: .,...-; .~ ) ~ '. I '-..... r,C 4 'I~ Attachment 2 HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS WEEK . IN HARNETI' COUNTY 1996 A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Harnett County is indebted to members of the Harnett County Extension Association Inc., whose outstanding contributions to the development of homes and families have added immeasurably to our county's strength and vitality and whose skills and leadership continue to expand its greatness; and WHEREAS, Each year, approximately 120 Extension Homemakers in Harnett County sponsor several community service projects and educational programs. Representing a wide variety of projects, these volunteers work to improve citizenship, cultural arts, literacy, family life, nutrition, environment, housing and nutrition and health. WHEREAS, Because of these many partnerships, and through the dedication of its many members, the National Extension Homemakers have become the largest adult education volunteer organization in our state and nation. NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Board of Commissioners of the county of . Harnett do" hereby proclaim the week of October sixth through the twelveth, Nineteen hundred and ninety-six as "NATIONAL EAIJ!.NSION HOMEMAKERS WEEK IN HARNETT COUNTY," and urge our citizens to recognize and commend our county's Extension Homemakers for their contributions to our communities. Duly adopted this 7th Day of October, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-six. -' HARNE~ COUNTY T OF COMMISSIONERS ;/t:t~ - / . L. s(i ~E/.1R.J...eHAmMAN Al u!..ST: // , -A~ J. M~ Kay . Blanchard, Clerk Attachment 3 EXTRACTS FROM MI~u~~S OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ~~ COUNTY OF ~A~~, SITTING AS ~n~ GOVERNING BODY OF . RIVERSIDE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY The Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of the Riverside Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, convened in a special session during its meeting held on October 7, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in the Harnett County Office Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Board Members present were: H.L. Sorrell, Jr., (Chairman), Walt Titchener, Joseph T. Bowden, Beatrice Bailey Hill, and Dan B. Andrews. No members were absent. 0"'-- >0"--- -- -~ -~~----~- ~--~----_... .~-~ .. -~~~--- ~---. ~.~? ~;;~ ~ .~ ~~/ l) -.-. * * * Commissioner Titchener introduced the following bond order which was read at length: "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,800,000 WATER BONDS OF RIVERSIDE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY" WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners of the County of . Harnett, sitting as the governing body of Riverside Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners has caused to be filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North carolina an application for Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by The Local Government Finance Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the Board that the application has been filed and accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of Riverside Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, as follows: . Section 1. The Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of Riverside Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to provide water facilities for the District, including construction of distribution lines and the acquisition and installation of water hydrants, valves and meters and including the acquisition and installation of necessary machinery and equipment and the acquisition of land or rights-in-land required therefor, and to pay capital costs of such improvements. Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay capital costs of providing the improvements as set forth above, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such . purpose from any other sources, bonds of Riverside Water and Sewer District of Harnett County are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to The Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of said bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $1,800,000. Section 3. A District tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds when due shall be J~1 r.{ " _, I. ~ .~., "".~.'~ -'.f annually levied and collected. The revenues of the facilities hereinbefore described may be pledged to the payment of the interest on and principal of said bonds if and to the extent that the Board shall hereafter determine by resolution prior to the issuance of said bonds. In such event, the tax to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds may be reduced by the . amount of such revenues available for the payment of such principal and interest. Section 4. A sworn statement of the District's debt has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and of the District and is open to public inspection. Section 5. This bond order shall take effect when approved by the voters of the District at a referendum. Commissioner Bowden moved the adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the bond order entitled, "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,800,000 WATER BONDS OF RIVERSIDE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY," has been introduced at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of Riverside Water and Sewer District of Harnett . County, held on October 7, 1996 and the Board desires to provide for the holding of a public hearing thereon and the submission of a statement of debt in connection therewith as required by The Local G9vernment Bond Act; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Cv.....lissioners of the County of Harnett, sitting as the governing body of Riverside Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, as follows: (1) The public hearing upon said bond order shall be held on the 21st day of October, 1996 at 7: 00 0' clock, 1.M., at ~ l-b..LcLt Cantv Office [hilm'"2. 102 Eo Frcnt St, in Lillington, North Carolina. (2) The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and of the District is hereby directed to cause a copy of the bond order to be published with a notice of such hearing in the form prescribed by law in a qualified newspaper no fewer than six days prior to . such public hearing. (3) The District's Finance Officer is hereby directed to file with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and of the District prior to publication of the bond order with the notice of such public hearing, a statement setting forth the debt incurred or to be incurred, the assessed value of property subject to taxation by the District and the net debt of the District. ----._~ --,--- 504. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and was adopted by the following vote: AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 . . . .'f Attachment 4 CERTIFIED COPY OF RESOLUTION SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEYER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the secretary of the above named District; that the following is a true copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, the governing body of said District, effective on the 7'J4... day. of October, 1996. Resolved that the officers listed below are Authorized Representatives of the District which the authority to conduct all business on behalf of the District with First Citizens Bank's Trust Department. NAME TITLE A1~~ H.L. Sorrell, Jr. Chairman, Governing . Body of District -,CAA~ --t,J~ Vanessa W. Young Finance Officer I further certify that this Resolution has neither been rescinded nor modified. Witness my hand and seal of the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County this the 7 H... day of October, 1996. ~/-s~d SEAL . .~---- -~.--,...- -~~._---