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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04172000793 • • 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 72* 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 78Y 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. 796 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. • 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. za'-U- R. Z�a� - Dan B. Andrews, Chairman Kay Sd Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Attachment 1. A13proved by the ;1ar"9 ztt r.►1s�lorae Saar, 01 MONTHL Y REFUND REPORT pr-Apr 10 A I;PboAl�1 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 R SUM ERVILLE FIRE - 250 X = 2040 OLD U.S. 421 .07 .18 TOTAL - 2.01 LILLINGTON, NC 27546 787 Attachment 2. • • Attachment 3. • 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: _._&" 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 r er.) 4 14/0� This Information will be esed as a record of any chantlar to the orl9lnal constmetlen contract. 0 789 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 0 0 0