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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 17, 2000
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April
17, 2000 in the 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
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Andrews called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and Commissioner Hill led
the pledge of allegiance and prayer.
Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the agenda as published with addition of
the following items:
Consent agenda: change order — Airport water and sewer project
contract for disposal of scrap tires
budget amendment for General Services
Regular agenda: public hearing and consideration of amendment to Watershed
Ordinance
Commissioner Hill 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, April 3, 2000
2. Budget Amendments:
265 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General
Code 110-5300-420.31-01 FEMA-2000 Winter Storm 1,921. increase
110-0000-334.98-01 FEMA-2000 Winter Storm 1,921. increase
270 Sheriff/Jail (Fund I I0-General_)
Code 110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Reimbursement
1,043. increase
110-5100-420.43-21 Maintenance & Repair -Auto
1,043. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
50,000. increase
110-5120-420.32-49 Youth Offenders
20,000. increase
110-5120-420.60-46 Medical Supplies & Drugs
30,000. increase
271 Sheriff (Fund I I0-General)
Code 110-0000-331.51-02 SECURE Grant
57,625. increase
• 110-5100-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages
20,442. increase
110-5100-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense
1,565. increase
110-5100-420.23-00 Retirement
915. increase
110-5100-420.21-00 Group Insurance
2,097. increase
110-5100-420.23-01 Supplemental Retirement
1,022. increase
110-5100-420.26-08 Worker's Compensation
308. increase
110-5100-420.58-14 Travel
2,250. increase
110-5100-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies
1,262. increase
110-5100-420.74-74 Capital Outlay
17,764. increase
272 Sheriff (Fund I I0-General)
Code 110-0000-331.51-05 Bulletproof Vests
5,889. increase
110-5100-420.74-74 Capital Outlay
5,889. increase
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273 Health (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7600-441.60-46 Medical Supplies 1,360. decrease
110-7600-441.74-74 Capital Outlay -Equipment 1,360. increase
274 Wellons Acquisition & A.C.Sewer Extension (Fund 542"Wellon" )
Code 542-9101-431.45-20 Legal & Administrative 4,000. increase
542-9101-431.45-80 Contingency 4,000. decrease
275 Patterson/Bailey RevitalProject CDBG 98 (Fund 363-Patterson/Bailey))
Code 363-0000-353.31-00 Sewer Assess.-Prog. Income 1,628. increase •
363-8363-465.85-63 Sewer Assess.-Prog. Income 1,628. increase
277 Health (Fund I I0-Health
Code 110-7601-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages
57,312. decrease
110-7601-441.21-00 Group Insurance Expense
9,551. decrease
110-7601-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense
4,384. decrease
110-7601-441.23-00 Retirement Expense
2,814. decrease
110-7601-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement
573. decrease
110-7601-441.41-11 Telephone & Postage
546. decrease
110-7601-441.44-21 Bldg. & Equipment Rent
2,520. decrease
110-7601-441.54-26 Advertising
790. decrease
110-7601-441.55-12 Printing & Binding
800. decrease
110-7601-441.58-01 Training & Meetings
400. decrease
110-7601-441.58-14 Travel & Meetings
4,494. decrease
110-7601-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies
2,861. decrease
110-7601-441.64-25 Books & Publications
837. decrease
110-0000-334.76-10 Smart Start-NCPC Grant
87,882. decrease
278 General Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-356.30-00 Reimbursements -Ins. Claim 9,570. increase
110-4600-410.43-21 Maintenance & Repair -Auto 9,570. increase is
279 Wastewater SCADA Improvements (Fund 542"SCADA")
Code 542-0000-370.10-00 Loan Proceeds 500,000. increase
542-9101-431.45-70 Interest during Construction 12,568. increase
542-9101-431.45-80 Contingency 487,432. increase
280 Wellons Acquisition (Fund 542"Wellon"
Code 542-0000-370.00-00 Loan Proceeds 3,825,000. increase
542-9101-431.45-70 Interest during Construction 93,687. increase
542-9101-431.45-74 Capital Outlay 2,776,408. increase
542-9101-431.45.80 Contingency 954,905. increase
281 W. Harnett & Johnsonville Sewer Extension (Fund 547"WH SCH"
Code 547-0000-370.00-00 Loan Proceeds 350,000. increase
547-9106-431.45-70 Interest during Construction 7,998. increase
547-9106-431.35-80 Contingency 342,002. increase
283 Airport Water & Wastewater (Fund 360-"Airpor")
Code 360-8360-465.45-01 Construction -Contract 1 4,172. increase
360-8360-465.45-80 Contingency 4,172. decrease
286 General Services (Fund 110-General) •
Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 15,000. increase
110-4600-410.60-31 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 15,000. increase
3. Tax Refunds and Releases (Attachment 1)
WRITE-OFFS OF 4. Quarterly write-offs of Public Utilities delinquent accounts in the amount of
PUBLIC UTILITIES $7,088.51
ACCOUNTS
5. Final Subdivision Plat:
SUBDIVISIONS Overhills Creek, Section IV, Part 2, owner: W.S. Wellons Corp., 27 Lots,
located off SR 1120-Overhills Road, Anderson Creek Township, unzoned,
13.5 acres
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DSS EMPL. 6. Proclamation recognizing Department of Social Services Employees Week
(Attachment 2)
7. Resolution to add roads to the State System:
ADD ROADS South Ridge Farms Subdivision: Polaris Drive, Railwood Court, Ironwood
TO SYSTEM Drive and The Town of Averasboro: Armstrong Street, Commissioner Street
(Attachment 3)
8. Authorization request from Cooperative Extension to apply for a grant with N.C.
COOP EXT . Department of Health and Human Service entitled Summer Enrichment Expansion
GRANT APPLI . within the Dunn Area in the amount of $29,841.35, beginning May 29, 2000 and
• ending August 1, 2000.
AIRPORT W & S 9. Final Change Order/Airport Water and Sewer project (Attachment 4)
10. Scrap Tire Recycling & Disposal Contract with B.T. Sanitation, Inc.,/dba/ Central
SCRAP TIRES Carolina Tire Disposal.
Informal comments were provided by the following citizens:
1. Shirley Crusen, resident near intersection of Wire Road and Lucus Road,
discussed concerns a with chicken farm in her neighborhood.
2. Ralph Darch, Lucas Road, discussed concerns with a drainage ditch that
runs from a chicken farm into Little River.
3. Gail Williams, Lucas Road, asked the County to take an active role to
control chicken farms.
4. Billy Spruill, farmer, Bunnlevel, defended farmers.
Commissioner Titchener moved for the appointments listed below. Commissioner
Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Southeastern Economic Development Commission
Abe Elmore reappointed for a 3-year term to expire 4/30/03
• Harnett County Revolving Loan Fund Committee
Teddy Byrd reappointed for a 3-year term to expire 4/30/03
Harnett County Architectural Committee
Paul Robinson and Guy Cayton removed at their requests.
Dr. Catherine Evans, D.D.S., addressed the Board regarding a sewer pump station in
Lillington on West Duncan Street. County Attorney Dwight Snow and Assistant
SEWER PUMP Public Utilities Director Steve Ward answered specific questions asked by Dr. Evans.
STATION
Donald R. Godfrey, citizen, presented a petition to the Board requesting an internal
audit regarding operations of the Planning Department and Planning Board.
RIVERSIDE Al Bain, Public Utilities Attorney, reported to the Board on the Riverside Water and
W & S Sewer District project. Commissioner Byrd moved to authorize a letter from the
County to the Local Government Commission requesting the sale of bond anticipation
notes in the amount of $940,000.00 to help finance the extension of water lines within
the Riverside Water and Sewer District, and to authorize any other documents required
concerning this matter. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
• Neil Emory, County Manager, noted that the Finance Office has accepted audit
proposals and is recommending that the FY 1999-2000 County audit be conducted by
AUDIT CON- Cherry, Bekaert and Holland. Commissioner Hill moved to accept the
TRACT recommendation of the Finance Office and authorize execution of the audit contract
with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Commissioner Titchener seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Neil Emory, County Manager, briefed the Board that the Tax Office has requested
authorization to go to a lock -box method of collection. This would forward tax
TAX DEPT . payments to another location where they would be processed and placed in the bank.
LOCK BOX This would increase the County's interest revenue and would eliminate post card
billing. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the Tax Department's
recommendation for use of the lock -box method of tax collection. Commissioner
Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The tax bills will be mailed
on 8.5 x 11 paper with a detachable portion to be returned in a provided envelope.
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WATER SUPPLY Chairman Andrews called to order a public hearing on a proposed resolution
WATERSHED ORD. amending the Harnett County Water Supply Watershed Management and Protection
AMEND. Ordinance. Lori Tomaszewski, Chief Planner, presented the proposed amendment.
Chairman Andrews opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments
were offered and Chairman Andrews closed the public hearing. Commissioner Byrd
moved for adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously. (Attachment 5)
TAX MANAGEMENT Commissioner Bowden moved to add an item to the agenda regarding a business
CONTRACT AMEND. personal property audit services agreement. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion
FARM AUDITS and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Bowden made a motion that the County
renegotiate the agreement it currently has with Tax Management Associates, Inc. to
exclude farm audits and that said farm audits be done internally by the County Tax
Department. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Departmental reports were filed with the Board from Emergency Medical Service,
Health Department, Economic Development, Sheriff's Department, and Intra-
Departmental Budget Amendments. (Attachment 6)
Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into closed session for the following
purpose: To consider and discuss certain personnel matters. This motion is made
pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(6). Commissioner Bowden
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved for the Board to come out of closed session. Commissioner
Bowden seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Titchener moved that the Board obtain the services of Bugg, Wolf &
TITAN INDUST. Wilkerson Law Firm to assist with the Titan Industries Project/James Rushing and
PROJECT INS. Markel Insurance Company matters. Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion and it •
MATTERS passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Commissioner Byrd moved for adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT Commissioner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County
Board of Commissioners regular meeting April 17, 2000 duly adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Dan B. Andrews, Chairman
Kay Sd Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Attachment 1.
A13proved by the ;1ar"9 ztt
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MONTHL Y REFUND REPORT
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BILL NUMBER NAME
REASON
AMOUNT YEAR MONTH TOWN*
1997004423 BOSWORTH
ERRONEOUSLY PICKED
COUNTYWIDE-195236 X .68-1327.60 1997 04/00 2
ENTERPRISES, INC
UP AS AN ADDITION,
BUIES CREEK FIRE-195236 X. 10 -
209 KEITH HILLS ROAD
NOT DELETION
195.24
LILLI NGTON, NC 27546
TOTAL-1522.94
1999561282 BUTLER, DONALD E
VEHICLE SOLD
COUNTYWIDE - 6267 X .73 = 45.75 1999 04/00 2 DUNN
P.O. BOX 73
CITY OF DUNN - 6267 X .46 - 28.83
DUNN, NC 28335
AVERASBORO SCHOOL - 6267 X .02 =
1.26
TOTAL - 75.44
1999551524 SHERMAN, MARGARET
VEHICLE SOLD
COUNTYWIDE - 250 X .73 = 1.83 1999 04/00 2
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SUM ERVILLE FIRE - 250 X =
2040 OLD U.S. 421
.07 .18
TOTAL - 2.01
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
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Attachment 2.
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Attachment 3.
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APPRECL4TION WEEK
FOR
HARNETT COUNTYDEPARTMENT OFSOCL4L SERVICES EMPLOYEES
BY THE COMMISSIONERS OFHARNETT COUNTYNORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, dedicated men and women work in our local county department of
Social Service to provide services and support for our citizens, and
WHEREAS, these Social Services professionals accomplish many goals in their
We's work; they provide financial and medical assistance for those unable to meet
basic needs, protect children, older adults and the disabled, guide the needy toward
self -maintenance through education and job placement; assure that children receive
financial support from their parents who are legally responsible for that support, offer
services to children, older adults and the disabled that enhance their quality of life, and
provide administrative support for program operations, and
WHEREAS, Social Services professionals are dedicated to improving the
quality of life for the citizens of this county. They also strive to improve the delivery of
services and to operate Social Services programs as efficiently and effectively as
possible,
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Commissioners of Harnett County, do hereby
proclaim April 23-29, 2000, as "APPRECL4TION WEEK for COUNTY
DEPARTMENT of SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES" in HARNETT COUNTY,
and urge our citizens to recognize these professionals and commend them for their
efforts.
This theday of _� 2000.
d� t�
Dan Andrews, Chairman
Harnett County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation add to the State's Secondary Road System the below listed
streets.
South Ridge Farms Subdivision
Polaris Drive
Railwood Court
Ironwood Drive
The Town of Averasboro
Armstrong Street
Commissioner Street
Adopted this 17th day of April, 2000.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMSSIONERS
Dan B. Andrews, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Kit 5. Blanchard
Clerk to the Board
Attachment 4.
ORDER NO.
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER 2—Final ad'ustin
DATE
4-13-00
STATE
NC
CONTRACT FOR COUNTY
Harnett Co., Airport Water & Sewer Harnett
OWNER
County Harnett,, P.O. Box,759, Lillingtonc NC 27546
To .—Temple Grading Lijjington,+._NC .27546
(nlad
You are hereby requested to comply with the following chaCangerse froom the contract plans and specifications:
Description of Changes DECREASE INCREASE
(Supplemental Plans and Specifications Attached) in Contract Price in Contract Price
s S
4,,172.00
TOTALS S—_______-__.__
NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT -RICE S
JUSTIFICATION,
'Toadjust final quantities
The amount of the Contract will be (I)MI0 R>i9) (Increased) By The Sum Of. Four thousand,. one
Hundred -Seventy-two & 00/100 Dollars ($ 44172.00 ) ,
The Contract Total Including this and previous Change Orders Will Be: Eight -eight Thousand
Seven hundred -Seventy-two & 00/100----- Dollars($ 88, 772.00 ).
The Contract Period Provided for Completion Will Be (Increased) (Decreased) (Unchanged): Days •
This document will become a supplement to the contract and all provisions will apply hereto.
Re uested
(Dare)
4-13-M
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This Information will be esed as a record of any chantlar to the orl9lnal constmetlen contract.
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Attachment 5.
HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HARNETT COUNTY WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted The Harnett County Water Supply
Watershed Management and Protection Ordinance on November 15, 1993.
• WHEREAS, this Ordinance was adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of
North Carolina, particularly G.S. 153A-340; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Planning Board has reviewed the proposed amendment to Article 500
Definitions, Section 501 General Definitions of The Harnett County Water Supply Watershed Management
and Protection Ordinance and recommends the adoption of the following amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA that Article 500 Definitions, Section 501 General Definitions of The
Harnett County Water Supply Watershed Management and Protection Ordinance be amended by deleting
the definitions of Built -Upon Area and Minor Variance and adding the following text to Article 500
Definitions, Section 501General Definitions:
Built -Upon Area: Built -upon areas shall include that portion of a development project
that is oovered by impervious or partially impervious cover
including buildings, pavement, gravel areas, recreation facilities (e.g.
tennis courts), etc. (Note: Wooden slatted decks and the water area
of a swimming pool are considered pervious.)
Minor Variance: Petitions for the reduction of any standard by a factor of less than ten percent
(100/o), including residential density or built -upon area percentage.
Duly adopted this 17th day of April, Two Thousand and effective upon adoption.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
is AFL B.
DAN B. ANDREWS
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
Kay S. 111anchard
Clerk to the Board
Attachment 6.
INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 25, 2000 APRIL 10, 2000
March 28, 2000
256 Extension
110-7300-465.60-53
Dues & Subscriptions
$3
110-7300-465.60-57
Miscellaneous Expense
($3)
• March 28, 2000
Board of
257 Elections
110-4300-410.54-26
110-4300-410.58-01
Advertising
Training & Meetings
$358
($358)
March 28, 2000
110-5400-420.60-30
110-5400-420.60-33
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Materials & Supplies
$3,000
$3,000
258 EMS
110-5400-420.60-46
110-5400-420.60-57
Medical Supplies & Drugs
Miscellaneous Expense
$5,000
$1 000
110-5400420.60-36
110-5400420.11-00
Uniforms
Salaries & Wages
$2,000
($441000)
110-5400420.12-00
Salares & Wages - Part-time
$30 000
March 28, 2000
Solid Waste
262 Management
580-6600461,58-01
580-6600461.60-33
Training & Meetings
Materials & Supplies
$50
($50)
710
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0
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