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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091707m HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting September 17, 2007 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 17, 2007, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman Dan B. Andrews Tim McNeill Gary House Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Andrews led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the agenda as published with changes listed below. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Add to consent agenda: Water Resources Manager position issue Add to regular agenda: Convocation Use Agreement with Campbell University Delete from regular agenda: Item 11- request regarding ABC Store building Project. Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Vice Chairman Hill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, September 4, 2007 2. Budget amendments: 59 Governor’s Highway Safety (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-331.51-12 Governor’s Highway Safety $2,850. decrease 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,850. increase 60 Parents As Teachers (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7310-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 136,360. increase 110-7310-465.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 20,928. increase 110-7310-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 10,432. increase 110-7310-465.23-00 Regular Retirement 6,681. increase 110-7310-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 2,727. increase 110-7310-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 2,045. increase 110-7310-465.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage 1,215. increase 110-7310-465.58.01 Training & Meetings 260. increase 110-7310-465.58-14 Travel Administration 774. decrease 110-7310-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 3,700. decrease 110-7310-465.60-47 Food & Provisions 300. increase 110-7310-465.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions 50. decrease 110-0000-334.73-10 Parents As Teachers 177,174. increase 63 Sheriff (Fund 110-General) Code 110-5100-420.43-21 Maintenance & Repair Auto 2,828. increase 110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Claim 2,828. increase 64 Harnett Fuquay Wastewater Project (Fund 551-“PU012B”) Code 551-9100-431.45-38 Park Construction A1 321,149. increase 551-9100-431.45-39 Park Construction A2 264,492. increase 551-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 234,167. decrease 551-0000-353.90-05 Contribution & Donation-Fuquay 351,474. increase 66 Health (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7600-441.33-45 Contracted Services 30,000. increase 110-7600-441.41-11 Telecommunication & Postage 10,100. increase 110-7600-441.55-12 Printing & Binding 1,000. increase 110-7600-441.58-01 Training 6,200. increase 110-7600-441.58-14 Travel 35,984 increase 110-7600-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies 21,941. increase 110-7600-441.60-46 Medical Supplies & Drugs 50,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 155,225. increase 67 Public Safety Appropriations (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-334.58-03 Smart Choice Outreach 4,500. increase 110-5899-420.31-03 Smart Choice Outreach 4,500. increase 68 Restitution (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7930-441.32-61 JCPC Administrative 3,998. increase 110-0000-331.79-01 JCPC Administrative 3,998. increase 69 Human Services Appropriation (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7999-441.31-31 Cameron Boys Camp 14,600. increase 110-0000-334.58-02 Cameron Boys Camp 14,600. increase 70 Public Safety Appropriation (Fund 110-General) Code 110-5899-420.31-74 Police Athletic League 16,028. increase 110-0000-331.41-08 Police Athletic League 16,028. increase 71 Public Safety Appropriation (Fund 110-General) Code 110-5899-420.32-99 Family Preservation 24,000. increase 110-0000-331.41-16 Family Preservation 24,000. increase 72 Public Safety Appropriation (Fund 110-General) Code 110-5899-420.32-64 Healthy Choice 3,295. decrease 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,295. decrease 3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1) 4. Rental Agreement with Stealth Properties, LLC for space at 808 401 S., Lillington for the Criminal Justice Partnership Program. The rent will be $685.00 per month, utilities included. 5. Write-off of delinquent Emergency Medical Services accounts for the month of August, 2007, totaling $63,105.67. 6. Reclassification of Social Worker position in the Department of Social Services in accordance with the Office of State Personnel’s determination that Social Workers performing guardianship services for incompetent adults should be classified as Social Worker III. The position will be reclassified from pay grade 67 to pay grade 69 effective July 1, 2007. 7. Authorization for the Sheriff’s Department to accept a grant from the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program in the amount of $45,148. The grant requires a match of $5,017. from the County. 8. Authorized a 5% salary increase for a Water Resources Manager in the Public Utilities Department. During recruitment for this position last year it was recognized that the pay grade was not adequate. To secure a qualified person for the position required a negotiated pay rate near the top of the existing pay grade. This approach was taken rather than a reclassification due to the MAPS Study which was to be conducted shortly after recruitment. The study recognized that the pay grade was low and supported the pay level utilized. These circumstances created a problem when implementing the study due to the fact that employees received a 5% increase for every grade their position classification increased. This position increased three grades. Since the salary issue had been addressed in the recruitment process, this will rectify the issue. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Mary Forrest and Jennifer Walker were nominated by Commissioner House Dolores McCormick was nominated by Commissioner Andrews 3-year terms to expire 10-31-10. Industrial Facilities Pollution & Control Financing Authority Mary Jane Bartlett nominated by Chairman Byrd 4-year term to expire 12-31-11. Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Raymond Lassiter and Shavonda Chance nominated by Vice Chairman Hill 2-year terms to expire 9-30-09. Jennifer Walker, Director, Cooperative Extension, reported on the Adolescent Parenting Program and requested authorization to accept a grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to support the Program. Total amount of the grant is $57,980 with $10,000 being an in-kind local match. Ms. Walker also asked the Board to create a new position to serve as Adolescent Parenting Program Coordinator, grade 66. Vice Chairman Hill moved to authorize acceptance of the grant funds and to create the new grant-funded position as requested. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Christi Barthelme, Planner, presented a zoning change request for Michael Wirth, from RA-20M & RA-30 to RA-20M for the entire tract, 109 acres , SR 1437-Ballard Road, Black River & Neill’s Creek Townships. The Planning Board recommends approval. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public regarding the matter. Comments were received from the following citizens: - Michael Wirth, applicant for - Rudy Collins, owns property adjacent against - Barbara Ballard, Ballard Road against - Rosemary Pyland against - Frances Wirth, applicant for There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Andrews stated that he understands the concerns of the neighbors and moved to deny the zoning change. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Christi Barthelme, Planner, presented a proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment to correct an article reference number error. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public regarding the matter. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt a resolution amending the Zoning Ordinance text amendment. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 2) Neil Emory, County Manager, noted that the Board of Education has identified a site for the new Boone Trail Elementary School. Before acquiring the property the Board of Education must receive authorization from the Board of Commissioners. Funding for the purchase will come from ADM monies that are on hand. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the site chosen by the Board of Education and authorize purchase of the property. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Emory presented for the Board’s consideration a proposed Use Agreement with Campbell University for County use of the new Convocation Center facilities now under construction on University property in Buies Creek. The term of the Agreement is seven years and user fee is $150,000.00 per year for the term of the Agreement. Mr. Emory explained that with a commitment of $1,000,000.00 the County will be allowed use of the facilities for events when it is available. Commissioner McNeill moved that the County enter into the Agreement with language revised to state that the County will have perpetual use, not seven years only. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner House casting the dissenting vote. Departmental reports were filed with the Board from the Health Department and Finance Office (Attachment 3). Commissioner McNeill moved to authorized up to $11,000 from the Rockefeller Estate monies to be used for improvements to the Johnsonville Community Center. Chairman Byrd seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, Commissioner Andrews moved to adjourn. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, September 17, 2007, adjourned at 8:05 p.m.