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Home My WebLink About09021997 -.--.....--- 761. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting September 2, 1997 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 2, 1997, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. . Members present: Dan B. Andrews, Chairman Beatrice Bailey Hill, vice Chairman Joseph T. Bowden Teddy J. Byrd 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 Andrews called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and Commissioner Bowden led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the agenda as published with deletion of an item regarding consideration of residential water user agreement for Riverside Water & Sewer District. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Commissioner Bowden and seconded by Commissioner Hill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting August 18, 1997 2. Budget Amendments: 1074 MIS (General Fund-Fund 10) Code 10-4450-0040 Professional Services 3,965. increase . 10-4450-0450 Contracted Services 3,965. decrease 1099 Solid Waste (Fund 58) Code 58-6600-0260 Advertising 300. increase 58-6600-0331 Other Materials & Supplies 300. decrease 1100 Public Utilities (Fund 59-Riverside W & S District) Code 59-9043-0030 Salaries & Wages - Part-time 21. decrease 59-9043-0050 FICA Tax Expense 1. decrease 59-9043-0200 Legal & Administrative 367. decrease 59-9043-0260 Advertising 129. decrease 59-9043-0800 Contingency 1,100. decrease 59-3480-0000 Rural Economic Development Grant 1,617. decrease 1102 Emerqencv Services (Fund 12-Emerqencv Teleohone Service) Code 12-8900-0330 Materials & Supplies 15,000. decrease 12-8900-0740 Capital Outlay 15,000. increase 1103 Public Utilities (Fund 76-Water Plant Exoansion) Code 76-9026-0330 Materials & Supplies 10,000. increase 76-3290-0000 Interest on Investments 10,000. increase 1104 Public Utilities (Fund 68-Southwest Phase II) Code 68-9014-0300 Engineering 4,000. increase 68-3290-0000 Interest on Investments 4,000. increase 1105 Governinq Bodv (Fund 74 Governmental Comolex) Code 74-9021-0200 Legal & Administration 5,000. increase 74-9021-0800 Contingency 5,000. decrease . 1106 Clerk of Court (Fund lOt Code 10-4900-0630 D.A.'s Office 63,618. increase 10-3480-0740 DOVE 63,618. increase 1107 Human Resources (Fund 10-General Fund) Code 10-7401-0600 Veterinary Fees 3,800. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,800. increase 1108 Human Resources (Fund 10-General Fund) Code 10-7401-0020 Salaries & Wages 6,000. decrease 10-7401-0030 Salaries & Wages-Part-time 6,000. increase 1109 Health Deoartment (Fund 10-General Fund) Code 10-7600-0330 Materials & Supplies 2,564. decrease 10-7600-0260 Advertising 1,100. decrease 10-3480-0190 WIC Program 2,964. decrease 10-3480-0210 General-State Aid to County 700. decrease . -.---.~--,_-.---.-~--~-. --- .~ ----. ~------.,c--_______~-__--- ----~.~____,.___ ---_-_, __., ~-_--,----_ 762 1110 Governinq Bodv (Fund 10) Code 10-4100-1660 Senior Citizens 3,000. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,000. increase 1114 Interfund Transfers (Fund 45 South Harnett Elementarv) Code 45-9045-0330 Materials & Supplies 13,000. increase 45-3980-0000 Interfund Transfer-General Fund 13,000. increase 1115 Interfund Transfers (Fund 10-General Fund) Code 10-8701-1561 Interfund Transfer-SH Elementary 13,000. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 13,000. increase 1116 Public Utilities (Various Funds) . Code 32-9001-0740 Capital Outlay 57. decrease 32-9001-0331 Lab Supplies 57. increase 33-9002-0740 Capital Outlay 35. decrease 33-9002-0331 Lab Supplies 35. increase 34-9003-0740 Capital Outlay 106. decrease 34-9003-0331 Lab Supplies 106. increase 35-9004-0740 Capital Outlay 43. decrease 35-9004-0331 Lab Supplies 43. increase 36-9005-0740 Capital Outlay 46. decrease 36-9005-0331 Lab Supplies 46. increase 37-9006-0740 Capital Outlay 124. decrease 37-9006-0331 Lab Supplies 124. increase 38-9007-0740 Capital Outlay 7. decrease 38-9007-0331 Lab Supplies 7. increase 39-9008-0740 Capital Outlay 31. decrease 39-9008-0331 Lab Supplies 31. increase 40-9009-0740 Capital Outlay 51. decrease 40-9009-0331 Lab Supplies 51. increase 1117 Public Utilities (Fund 76-Water Plant Exoansion) Code 76-9026-0800 Contingency 8,307. decrease 76-3290-0000 Interest on Investments 8,307. increase 1118 Transoortation (Fund 10-General Fund) Code 10-5551-6930 Capital Assistance-TOP 1,000. increase 10-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,000. increase 3. Public Utilities Communications Equipment Lease - Upgrade of radio system . 4. South Harnett Elementary School Right of Way Agreement to allow DOT to construct turning lanes 5. Black River Drainage District Loan Payment to Farm Service Agency in amount of $2,326.27 6. Tax Refunds (Attachment 1) 7. Litter Sweep Proclamation (Attachment 2) 8. Health Department/Write off of uncollected debts for Family Planning ($8,331.50) and Adult Health ($143.00) 9. Waterline extension request from Lynwood Walter Hare for extension on Purfoy Road (SR 1446) between Rawls Church Road (SR 1445) and Chalybeate Springs Road (SR 1441). Customer will absorb the cost of the waterline extension and services and will have these installed by a licensed utility contractor. A capacity use fee of $300 will be charged to each lot. 10. Mutual Aid Agreement for Animal Control with the City of Dunn and the Town of Spring Lake Commissioner Titchener moved to appoint Chairman Dan Andrews to serve on the Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. L. C. 0' Quinn, Tax Administrator, discussed with the Board the current policy for Harnett County on collecting motor vehicle tax from military personnel . from states which are classified as local. Commissioner Titchener moved to exempt those currently taxed so that all military personnel will be taxed in a uniform manner. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. L. C. 0' Quinn, Tax Administrator, briefed the Board that the State now requires that the County designate an individual to review plats before they may be recorded at the Register of Deeds office. Commissioner Titchener moved that all certified mappers in the Geographic Information System (GIS) Department be designated to review plats as required. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Jerry Blanchard, General Services Manager, reported to the Board that negotiations with the low bidder, Barnhill Contracting Company, have taken place regarding construction of a solid waste transfer station. The final price of $795,717 is submitted for the Board's consideration. Commissioner Bowden moved that the contract in the amount of $795,717 be awarded to Barnhill Contracting Company. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. -----~~-~ -. --- "-~---~ '763 Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presente~ for the Board's consideration a lease termination to cancel the twenty f1ve year hangar ground lease agreement with Ginn, Inc. in order to transfer ownership of a hangar at the Harnett County Airport. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve t~e lease termination. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unan1mously. Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a hangar ground lease for Warren Investment Company of Alabama, Inc. for a hangar at the Harnett County Airport. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the lease for Warren Investment Company of Alabama, Inc. Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presented for the Board's . consideration a lease agreement with Stanley Bass for fixed base operator of the Harnett County Airport. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the lease agreement which will expire June 30, 1997. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration requests for an Emergency Medical Service franchise for specific transport purposes from two companies. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve limited franchises to Mid-South Medical Transport, Smithfield, and to Johnston Ambulance Service, Inc., Selma. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The limited franchise permits transport needs such as dialysis patients or physician office visits. Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration an Emergency Proclamation which would authorize work crews to access property for clean-up of streams obstructed by debris from storms. Commissioner Bowden moved to adopt the proclamation. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The County will continue the practice of acquiring the property owners' permission prior to accessing a worksite. (Attachment 3) Neil Emory, County Manager, discussed with the Board concerns expressed over the requirement that impact fees be paid up front. It has been requested that the County consider altering the policy to allow payment over a period of time. Commissioner Byrd moved that the County's current policy be amended to allow developers to pay one half of the required impact fee up front and the balance six months later or upon the sale of the lots in excess of 50% of the development. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. John Mewborn, Forest Ranger, presented the Forest Service's annual report and . introduced his staff members to the Board. Neil Emory, County Manager, reported to the Board on the following items: 1. A new phone system will be required due to relocation of Planning/Inspections and Emergency Services. Staff will explore feasibility of replacing the entire existing system in the County Administration Building. 2. The Sheriff's Department has applied for a grant with the Crime Commission in the amount of $48,791. The proposed grant would not require any County funding. 3. Mid-Carolina Council of Governments has requested nominations for their annual Jack Brock Award. Commissioner Bowden moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes: a) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the staff in negotiating a contract to sell property, and b) To consider a personnel matter. This motion is made pursuant to the provisions of N.C. General Statute sections 143-318.11(a) (5) and (6). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Hill moved to come out of closed session. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. . Commissioner Titchener made a motion that a letter of congratulations be sent to Harnett County Schools regarding the recent SAT scores report. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, Commissioner Hill moved for the meeting to adjourn. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, September 2, 1997, duly adjourned at 11:30 a.m. ,Jt'!. /J ft~ JD.Vt J. ~ Dan B. Andrews, Chairman Kay S.OB~anchard, Clerk to the Board .-, ~--~ " 764 Attachment 1. MONTHLY REFUND REPORT 20-Aug-97 BILL NUMBER NAME REASON AMOUNT YEAR MONTH . 1996 JULY 96031608 KAZMER PAJOR BILLED TWICE FOR COUNTYWIDE - 13140 X .70 = 91.98 15 FLAT BRANCH ROAD PERSONAL PROPERTY BTEMERGEN- 13140X.l0=13.14 BROADWAY,NC 27505 SOLID WASTE FEE - 37.50 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 142.62 96614383 MICHELLE R SMITH MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 16680 X .70 = 116.76 1996 JULY 21112 MELODY LANE SPT SPR FIRE - 16680 X.10 = 16.68 CAMERON, NC 28326- TOTAL DUE TO REFUND- 133.44 9364 96850675 MICHAEL SHURLEY MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 11170 X .70 = 78.19 1996 JULY 197 MELODY LANE SPT SPR FIRE - 11170 X.lO = 11.17 CAMERON. NC 28326 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 89.36 96573973 MICHAEL SHURLEY MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 13750 X .70 = 96.25 1996 JULY 197 MELODY LANE SPT SPR FIRE - 13750 X .10 = 13.75 CAMERON, NC 28326 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND- 110.00 94580632 MICHAEL SHURLEY 112 MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 55 to X .70 = 38.57 t994 JULY 197 MELODY LANE BENHA V FIRE - 5510 X .08 = 4.40 CAMERON, NC 28326 BENHA V RES - 5510 X .025 = 1.37 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 44.34 95590560 MICHAEL SHURLEY 112 MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 5245 X .70 = 36.71 1995 JULY 197 MELODY LANE BENHA V FIRE - 5245 X .08 = 4.19 . CAMERON, NC 28326 BENHA V RES - 5245 X .025 = 1.31 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 42.21 . . BILL NUMBER NAME REASON AMOUNT YEAR MONTH TOWN 9644909 WILLIAM S WELLONS HOUSE &. LAND SOLD COUNTYWIDE - 41120 X .70 '" 287.84 1996 JULY PO BOX 766 AND CRK FIRE - 41120 X .13 = 53.46 SPRING LAKE. NC 28390 SOLID WASTE - 37.50 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 378.80 96605243 BOBBY LOCKAMY MOTOR VEHICLE COUNTYWlDE-14720X.70= 101.20 1996 JULY ROUTE 4, BOX 85L DOUBLE LISTED BLK mv FIRE - 14720 X .08 = 11.78 ANGIER, NC 27501-9804 BLK mv RESC - 14720 X .05 = 7.36 INTEREST - 1.84 TOTAL TO REFUND - 122.18 96610023 DANA T LETCHWORTH MOTOR VEHICLE SOLD COUNTYWIDE -7604 X .70'" 53.23 1996 JULY 2905 WALNUT CIRCLE AND CRK FIRE -7604 X .13'" 9.89 KINSTON, NC 28504 INTEREST - .95 . TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 64.07 96043438 JONATHAN VILARDO MOTOR VEHICLE COUNTYWIDE - 6400 X .70 = 44.80 1996 JULY PO BOX 1613 DOUBLE LISTED ERWIN FIRE - 6400 X .05 = 3.20 DUNN, NC 28334 TOTAL DUE TO REFUND - 48.00 96572108 DUNN ERWIN FREE RELIGIOUS EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 2550 X .70 = 17.85 1996 JULY DUNN SPIRlT CHURCH CITY /DUNN - 2550 X .51 = 13.01 AVER REse - 2550 X .045 = 1.15 j AVER seH- 2550 X .02 = .51 DUNN STICK ER 5.00 TOTAL REFUND DUE - 37.52 765 Attachment 2. LI.l .lER SWEEP 1997 PROCLAMATION "';o...:L WHEREAS, Adopt- A-:-Highway groups and other concerned community and garden clubs and civic organizations labor throughout the year to keep our state's roadsides free of . litter; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will coordinate the work of such groups into a two week cleanup effort to maximize statewide benefits; and WHEREAS, North Carolina's beautiful Scenery and clean environment are a source of pride, attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries; and WHEREAS, this fall clean up will improve the quality of life for all North Carolinians, running concurrently with "Big Sweep", the annual waterway cleanup; and WHEREAS, James B. Hunt, Governor of the State of North Carolina has proclaimed a week for "Litter Sweep" in North Carolina. NOW, THEREFORE, THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim September 8-22, 1997, as "Litter Sweep" in Harnett County, and urge our citizens to acknowledge the fine work of beautification groups and aid them in their valued efforts. This 2nd day of September, 1997. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . A0~ 13. ~ Dan B. Andrews, Chairman ATTEST: K ~ .( IillWu1 J..aJLd K' S. Blanchard, Clerk Attachment 3. EMERGENCYPROC~TION WHEREAS Hurricane Fran struck North Carolina September 5 and 6, 1996, creating a state of disaster throughout many areas of the State and causing severe property damage; and .' d'th' WHEREAS, drainage obstructions on public and pnvate prop~ an m estate s rivers and streams were created by the storm and, in many areas, remam to be cleared; and WHEREAS these obstructions create a continuing risk of flood and other conditions detrimental to the health and safety of citizens and to the security of their ..&u..erty; and WHEREAS, Boards of County Commissioners are responsible for emergency management, are charged to provide for the health and.s~ety of persons and.t'&....t'erty and are authorized to enact ordinances to define, regulate, prohibit, or abate acts, OlDlsSlOns or. . conditions detrimental to the health, safety of the county's citizens and the peace and dlgmty . of the county; and may define and abate nuisances, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED by the Harnett County Board?f Commissioners that it is necessary to authorize county officials, their agents or asSignS to enter onto private property within the county for the purpose of removing drainage obstructions and securing access to waterways. IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that this proclamation shall take effect upon its execution and shall remain in effect for one hundred eighty days thereafter. This the 2nd day of September, 1997. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~~ t. a(~ Dan B. Andrews, Chairman