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Home My WebLink About12011997 831 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting December 1, 1997 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, . December 1, 1997, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration 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 Titchener moved to approve the agenda as published with the addition of a contract extension with Lester Phillips, Inc. for solid waste collection and the deletion of a budget amendment for Aging and appointments for Council on Women. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner Bowden, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes, Regular Meeting, November 17, 1997 2. Budget Amendments: . 1182 Public Utilities (Fund 34-South Central Ooeratinq) Code 34-9003-2020 Debt Service Interest-All Debt 31,350. decrease 34-3990-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated 31,350. decrease 1189 Public Utilities (Fund 60-Titan Industries Wastewater) Code 60-9060-0620 Pump & Haul 28,000. increase 60-9060-new On-Site Storage Facility 12,000. increase 60-3980-0000 Advance from Northeast 40,000. increase 1190 Caoital Proiect (Fund 71-Harnett Countv Buildinq Renovations) Code 71-8701-1563 Interfd. Trans. - HC Bldg. Renovations 50,000. increase 71-3990-0000 Fund balance Appropriated 50,000. increase 1191 Buildinq Renovations (Fund 46 - Buildino Renovations) Code 46-3980-0010 Interfd.-H.C. Capital 50,000. increase 46-9046-0010 Construction-HC Bldg. Renovations 50,000. increase 1193 Soecial Districts (Fund 22-DMV Distribution) Code 22-3050-0030 Erwin Ad Valorem 43,606. decrease 22-3060-001 Lillington DMV Distribution 43,606. increase 22-3060-001 Lillington DMV Distribution 5,000. decrease 22-3060-002 Lillington DMV Delinquent 5,000. increase 1194 Soecial Districts (Fund 82-Soecial Revenue) Code 82-8005-1020 Delinquent Tax-Benhaven Fire 4,000. increase 82-8002-1020 Delinquent Tax-Anderson Creek 3,000. increase 82-8008-1020 -Boone Trail 4,000. increase 82-8016-1020 -Grove Fire 3,000. increase . 82-8019-1020 -Spout Springs 3,000. increase 82-3010-0241 -Benhaven Fire 4,000. increase 82-3010-0111 -Anderson Creek Fire 3,000. increase 82-3010-0221 -Boone Trail 4,000. increase 82-3010-0181 -Grove Fire 3,000. increase 82-3010-0191 -Spout Springs 3,000. increase 1195 Soecial Districts (Fund 22-DMV Distribution) Code 22-8204-1020 Erwin Delinquent DMV 7,000. increase 22-8205-1020 Lillington Del. DMV 5,000. increase 22-3050-002 Erwin Del. DMV 7,000. increase 22-3060-002 Lillington Del. DMV 5,000. increase 3. Wrecked vehicles declared surplus for disposal: - 1988 Chevrolet pick-up, VIN 2GCD14K3Jl115448 - 1987 Chevrolet pick-up, VIN 1GCDR14HOHF330548 - 1996 Ford pick-up, VIN 1FTCR14U8TPA58164 ,_ ___. ___'__~__'___"_______~_______T.~_ __.___ u~___~__________.__,.__.__ _0. 832 GIS COHPUTER 4 Ch f ." I 1 f G ITEHS . ange 0 computer 1tems 1n cap1ta out ay or IS Department: - current items in budget: 1 Sun Ultra II $15,944. 1 Tape drive for backup 1.062. TOTAL $17,006. - change to: 3 Gateway NT Workstations $14,802. CD Writer-Tape Backup 2.204. . TOTAL $17,006. HAYOR FRANK LEWIsMayor Frank Lewis, Lillington, thanked the Board for the cooperative working relationship between the County and the Town during his tenure as mayor and wished the Board continued success as the newly elected mayor takes office. APPOINTMENTS: APPOINTMENTS Commissioner Titchener moved for the appointments/reappointments listed below. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Harnett Countv Airport Committee E. Cecil Edgerton reappointed for a 3-year term to expire 12/31/00 Ron Craven reappointed for a for a 3-year term to expire 12/31/00 Mid-Carolina Aaina Advisorv Committee Graham Turlington reappointed for a 3-year term to expire 01/31/01 Otis Butler appointed for a 3-year term to expire 01/31/01 Harnett County Plannina Board Kenny Shaw appointed for a 3-year term to expire 12/31/00 Harnett Countv Public Librarv Board of Trustees Ronnie Faulkner reappointed for a 3-year term to expire 01/01/01 Sheila D. Ferguson appointed for a 3-year term to expire 01/01/01 CDBG-TITAN PROJ Neil Emory, County Manager, briefed the Board that due to changes the CDBG . Funds for the Titan sewer project, a public hearing is required and has been advertised. Chairman Andrews called the public hearing to order and asked for comments concerning the project. No comments were offered and Chairman Andrews closed the public hearing. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the changes to the Community Development Block Grant for the Titan sewer project. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ROAD SIGNS Clint Williams, E-911 Coordinator, presented for the Board's consideration, a CONTRACT proposed contract with Roadside Services for installation and maintenance of road signs in the County. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the contract. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. SOLID WASTE N 'l d f h d' 'd' e1 Emory, County Manager, presente or t e Boar s conS1 erat10n, a TRANS. & DISPOSAL proposed contract with Uwharrie Environmental, Inc. for transportation and CONTRACT disposal of solid waste. Commissioner Bowden moved for approval of the contract following final review by the County Attorney. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. BC WASTEWATER Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration, a proposed project ordinance for the Buies Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant TREATMENT PLANT Expansion Project. Commissioner Byrd moved for adoption of the project PROJ. ORD. ordinance. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 1) Neil Emory, County Manager, reported to the Board that several departments and agencies have prepared and submitted grant proposals for funding. The departments involved include: Health, Transportation, Aging and Human Resources. Also, grant applications for the senior citizens centers in the County and the Anderson Creek Gym were submitted. FEHA REVIEW Neil Emory, County Manager, reported on the review from the Federal Emergency DEBRIS REMOVAL Management Agency (FEMA) on Harnett County's Category A Debris Removal DSRs. The review from FEMA concerning Harnett County's recovery from Hurricane F. was quite complimentary to the County. Neil Emory, County Manager, noted that a contract with Lester Phillips, Inc. LESTER PHILLIPS needs to be renewed. The cost for the refuse collection service will remain CONTRACT the same. Commissioner Titchener moved for renewal of the contract for a five-year period retroactive to July 1, 1996. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Departmental reports were filed with the Board from the Department of Social Services, Health Department and Emergency Services. A report from the County Tax Attorney was also filed with the Board. (Attachment 2) HID-HONTH HTG. Commissioner Bowden moved to cancel the mid-month meeting in December. CANCELLED Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Titchener moved that Senator Helms and others be formally thanked for their assistance in the Overhills matter. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. -- 833 REORGANIZATION Neil Emory, County Manager, stated that reorganization of the Board takes OF THE BOARD place at the first meeting in December, and asked for nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Hill nominated Dan B. Andrews. Commissioner Byrd moved that the nominations be closed. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chairman Dan B. Andrews was reelected unanimously. Chairman Andrews asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Titchener nominated Beatrice Bailey Hill. Commissioner Byrd moved that the nominations be closed. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Hill was reelected unanimously. . Commissioner Titchener moved that appointments of the Commissioners to various boards and committees remain as they are now. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (At tachment 3) Commissioner Byrd moved that the Board go into closed session of the following purpose: CLOSED SESSION To consult with and give instructions to the County Attorney concerning the handling of a judicial action, namely William and Hilda Bethune. et. also vs Countv of Harnett. et. also Harnett County File No. 97 CvS 637. This motion is made pursuant to the provisions of N.C. General Statute section 143-318.11 (a) (3) . Commissioner Bowden 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. COURTHOUSE Commissioner Titchener moved that the County Attorney be authorized to file notice of appeal of the Summary Judgement to be issued by Judge Manning as a result of the November 26, 1997 hearing in the case of Bethune. et ux. et. also v Count v of Harnett et. also file no. 97 CvS 637 in a manner to get a final higher court ruling in this case as quickly as possible. I further move that the Board explore the possibilities of changing the old local 1855 and 1858 statutes by going through our local legislators at the N.C. General Assembly to allow the Board of Commissioners to redesignate the courthouse site pursuant to N.C. General Statute ~ 153A-169. Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion and it passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Hill casting the dissenting . vote. There being no further business, Commissioner Byrd moved for adjournment. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The December AD JOURNHENT 1, 1997 regular meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners duly adjourned at 10:30 a.m. A~_ 13 kJJ Dan B. Andrews, Chai~an ~~ ta~~~ to the Board . -~-"---'--~---'-~ - --~~--'------'- ---..,.--~~--~_... '--'---~-~---~--------"- - ----~----.- 834 Attachment l. BUIES CREEK W ASTEW A TER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION DESIGN PHASE PROJECT ORDINANCE . BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, sitting as the governing board for Harnett County. Section I: This project will consist of the design of a 500,000 gpd plant expansion and upgrade of existing laboratory, sludge, and related treatment facilities necessary to meet National Pollution Elimination Discharge Permit requirements as promulgated by the United States Department of Environmental Protection. This newly expanded facility will treat wastewater from the residential and commercial development within the Buies Creek Water & Sewer District along with the wastewater discharge from Campbell University and development properties. Construction time for this project will be 12 months. Section II: The final funding source for this project will consist of State Revolving Loan Proceeds and Economic Development Grant Funds. The initial financing will be funds advanced from the Water Utility General Funds. Section III: TIle following amounts are hereby appropriated for construction of this project: Land $ 50,000 Technical Fees $ 180.000 Legal $ 25.000 Total $ 255,000 Section IV: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the construction of this . project: Advance From Water General Fund $ 255,000 These funds will be reimbursed with proceeds from State Revolving Loan & Economic Development Grant Funds. Duly adopted this lu day of "De.~b.Lt) ,1997. S~ [] t2i~ Dan B. Andrews, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: K~.4'. ~J.0Jul Kay Blanchar ,Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners c: 'msotJic.:'winword',ordnance'.h'-X.,,'w .doc . ----- 835 Attachment 2. FROM: Christopher L Carr, County Tax Attorney i I RE: I MONTHLY RB'ORT TO COMMISSIONERS AND STATEMENT OF FEES AND CHARGffi IDR THE MONTH OF ocrOBffi 1997. , I 1. Tax Suits Dismissed: . I NAMn' SUIT NO. *AMOUNT **COURT ATTORNEY I COI.LECTED COST FEES AVnRASRORO Purcell, Albert Jr. $619.26 $100.00 $100.00 BLACK RIVER Adcock, Gary & C. $1,956,03 $75.00 $75.00 OllKH Faircloth, Donald D. 92 CV 0341 $4,135.18 $505.87 $450.00 JOIINSONVIUE Buie, Nathan.& Mary $723.32 $100.00 $100.00 Subtotal $7,433.79 $780.87 $725.00 NOTE: * Total collected includes taxes, interest and Court Costs. **Court costs includes attorney fees allowed by Court (where suit has been commenced). 2. Other Services: None 3. Advanced Costs: None , 4. New ~uits started during the month of OCTOBER: None . SUMMARY OF CHARGES & FEFS Attorney's Fees - Tax Suits $725.00 Other Services 0.00 Advanced Costs 0,00 BAlANCE $725.00 tL~~ . 1 Chnstopher L Carr BUZZARD & CARR Post Office Box 160 Ullington, NC 27546 Telephone: (910) 893-2900 I I Attachment 3. . BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS Social Services Beatrice Hill Mental Health Walt Titchener Public Health Beatrice Hill Library Walt Titchener Beatrice Hill Harnett Production Enterprises Teddy 1. Byrd Mid-Carolina COG Jospeh T. Bowden