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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01162001HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting January 16, 2001 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 16, 2001, in the County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, • Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman Beatrice Bailey Hill, Vice Chairman Dan B. Andrews Walt Titchener Tim M. McNeill 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 p.m. and Commissioner Titchener led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Byrd moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Commissioner Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: • 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, January 2, 2001 2. Budget Amendments: 208 Governing Body (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4100-410.31-61 Operating Special Appro.-Lee Harnett Criminal Justice 5,300. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 5,300. increase 209 General Services (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 505. increase 110-4600-410.64-27 Property Tax 505. increase 213 Administration (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4165-406.43-15 Maintenance & Repair Bldg. 1,500. decrease 110-4700-410.74-74 Capital Outlay 1,500. increase 214 Finance (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4100-410.31-50 Operating Special Appro. Refund of Unspent Grant Money 10,992. increase 110-0000-334.41-00 SBA Grants to Individuals 10,992. increase • 215 Human Resources (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7404-465.32-72 Support Services 9,384. increase 110-7404-465.33-45 Contracted Services 7,000. increase 110-7404-465.32-73 Vouchers 9,000. increase 110-0000-331.74-04 WIA Funds 25,384. increase 216 Human Resources (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7404-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 25,000. decrease 110-7404-465.12-00 Salaries & Wages-p.t. 25,000. increase 110-7404-465.41-11 Telephone & Postage 1,000. decrease 110-7404-465.55-12 Printing & Binding 1,000. increase 217 Human Resources (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7402-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 7,000. decrease 110-7402-465.33-45 Contracted Services 7,000. increase 219 Public Buildings (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4700-410.44-21 Building & Equipment Rent 3,400. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance 3,400. increase 220 Public Utilities (Fund 531-Public Utilities) • Code 531-9000-431.33-45 Contracted Services 20,000. increase 531-9000-431.34-02 Chemicals 80,000. increase 531-9000-431.34-04 Analysis Fees 5,000. increase 431-9000-431.41-13 Utilities 20,000. increase 431-9000-431.43-16 Maintenance & Repair -Equip. 16,000. increase 531-9000-431.60-31 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 15,000. increase 531-9000-431.74-74 Capital Outlay -Equip. 10,000. increase 531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 166,000. increase 221 Finance (Fund 110-General Code 110-7700-441.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 5,653. increase 110-4500-410.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 681. increase 110-4900-410.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 128. increase 110-5100-420.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 263. increase 110-5110-420.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 1,465. increase 110-5120-420.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 1,076. increase 110-5400-420.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 65. increase 110-7600-441.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 1,917. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance 11,248. increase 223 Library(Fund 110-General Fund) • Code 110-8100-450.32-78 Special Programs 1,000. increase 110-0000-334.81-01 NC Humanities Council 1,000. increase 224 Courthouse (Fund 110-General Fund Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance 450,000. increase 110-8702-470.86-06 Debt Service Int. 2000 COPS School 57,143. decrease 110-8702-470.86-07 Debt Service Int. 2000 COPS Courthouse 766,936. decrease 110-8701-490.90-41 Interfd. Trans. - Courthouse 1,274,079. increase 341-0000-389.10-00 Interfd. Trans. -Gen. Fund 1,274,079. increase 341-0000-314.30-00 Sales Tax Refund 400,000. increase 341-0000-361.10-00 Interest 1,091,488. increase 341-0000-370.78-00 COPS 2000 13,605,000. increase 341-0000-356.30-00 Reimbursmt of Ins. Claim 138,396. increase 341-8341-410.45-21 Architect Fees 203,000. increase 341-8341-410.45-74 Capital Outlay 200,000. increase 341-8341-410.45-80 Contingency 2,187,518. decrease 341-8341-410.45-20 Legal & Administrative 110,000. increase 341-8341-410.45-70 Interest During Construction 598,000. increase 341-8341-410.45-01 Const.-C Construction 13,033,636. increase 341-8341-410.45-14 Construction Service HVAC 2,023,839. increase • 341-8341-410.45-12 Electrical Contractor 2,528,006. increase 225 Wake Harnett Transmission (Fund 542-NE Capital Project Fund) Code 542-9101-431.45-80 Contingency 15,000. decrease 542-9101-431.45-20 Legal & Admin. 15,000. increase Tax Refunds 3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1) The Daily Record 4. Resolution recognizing The Daily Record on its 50`h Anniversary (Attachment 2) 50th Anniversary 5. Resolution recognizing Gold Metalist Latasha Colander -Richardson (Attachment 3) Gold Metalist Latasha Colander -Richardson Coop. Ext. position6. Family Program Assistant position (salary grade 54) in Cooperative Extension: full time position with benefits to perform duties outlined in the Teens as Parents program grant awarded to Cooperative Extension in 1998. The program is in partnership with Duke Endowment through Betsy Johnson Memorial Hospital. The new position is grant funded and is contingent upon availability of funds. 7. Authorization for Cooperative Extension to submit an application to the Harnett Cooperative Ext. County Partnership for Children for an Outdoor Learning Environments grant in the application - grant amount of $137,000.00. • Library - grants 8. Authorization for the Library to accept a North Carolina Humanities Center grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to be used to pay the stipends of five scholars for the reading and discussion program to be held in January -March, 2001. Authorization for the Library to accept $3,234.45 from the State ITS (telephone service provider) to pay for the wireless antenna that is not covered by the Gates grant. Video of Olympics A video was shown of the Olympic women's 4x400 relay in Sydney, Australia in which Latasha Colander -Richardson ran in the anchor position, winning a Gold Medal for the United States. Ms. Richardson provided comments as the video played. She and her husband currently live in Angier. Chairman Byrd presented a resolution from the County to Ms. Richardson. Jeff Will, 824 Maynard Lake Road, expressed concerns with amount charged by Public Utilities to have water turned on. Appointments Commissioner Titchener nominated Marilyn Brewer to the Dangerous Dog Committee. Commissioner McNeill moved to close the nominations and appoint Dr. Brewer. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Dr. Brewer is appointed for a 3-year term which will expire 1/3/04. • Chairman Byrd stated that the Board of Health has three vacancies. Commissioner McNeill nominated Lester D. Chalmers. Commissioner Andrews nominated Rosa Maria Matthews and Pat McKee. Commissioner Titchener moved to close the nominations and appoint these three nominees. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Chalmers and Ms. Matthews are appointed for 3-year terms to expire 12/31/03. Ms. McKee will fill an unexpired term that ends 12/31/01. Commissioner Titchener nominated Joe Tart to the Airport Committee. Chairman Byrd nominated Carolyn Neighbors Hawley to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. Commissioner McNeill moved to close the nominations and appoint both nominees. Commissioner Andrews seconded the vote and it passed unanimously. Mr. Tart's 3-year term on -the Airport Committee will expire 12/31/03. Ms. Hawley's 1-year term on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee will expire 1 /31 /02. Tour of Nursing Commissioner Hill presented a report on a tour of local nursing homes. She encouraged Homes Report everyone to be more concerned and to show an interest in how the homes are maintained and operated. She suggested that citizens express any concerns to our local legislators. A goal of the Board of Commissioners is to visit all nursing homes and rest homes in Harnett County this year. •Holly Springs Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a proposed water Water Purchase purchase contract with the Town of Holly Springs. Commissioner McNeill moved to Contract approve the water purchase contract contingent on review and approval by the Public Utilities attorney. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Public hearing Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on a zoning change request for Danny Danny Watkins Watkins. Lori Tomaszewski, Chief Planner, presented the zoning change request for Zoning Chg. req. Danny Watkins, SR 1546-Langdon Rd., from RA-40 Zoning District to RA-30 Zoning District, Grove Township, 10.0 acres. The Planning Board recommended approval. Chairman Byrd opened the meeting for public comments. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the zoning change request. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 11© Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on a zoning change request for Connie Connie Mack Johnson Zoning Mack Johnson. Lori Tomaszewski, Chief Planner, presented the zoning change request Change Request for Connie Mack Johnson, SR 1006-Old Stage Rd., & Hwy. 27, from RA-30 Zoning District to Commercial Zoning District, Grove Township, 9.37 acres. The Planning Board recommended approval. Chairman Byrd opened the meeting for public comments. Comments were presented by the citizens listed below. 1. Lynn Buzzard, 1516 Keith Hill Rd., spoke against changing the zoning. Mr. Buzzard owns residential property adjacent to this tract. Mr. Buzzard • contended that the general area was exclusively a residential community and that changing the 9.37 acre tract to commercial would in effect be spot zoning. Mr. Buzzard stated that he had heard that Mr. Johnson planned to put a mini storage warehouse facility on this property and he felt that such a use would detract from the residential area and would in fact invite a domino effect for commercialization of other properties in this residential community. Mr. Buzzard also stated that he felt that a change of zoning for this area would be contrary to the comprehensive plan since the Commissioners had obviously zoned the entire area as RA-30. 2. Don Bennett, 1818 Hwy. 27 East, adjacent landowner, asked general questions regarding the proposed change in that he did not know what Mr. Johnson planned to use the property for. Mr. Bennett stated that he would be opposed to a variety or a convenience store being placed on this tract and he was advised by the Board that a re -zoning to the commercial classification could include such commercial use. Mr. Bennett went on to state that the intersection in the vicinity of this property location was already a dangerous intersection and he felt that commercial use in the area would only increase traffic and make a bad situation worse. 3. Connie Mack Johnson, applicant, stated that he felt the re -zoning request was good for the county in that re -zoning to commercial would help increase • the tax base for the County. In answer to Mr. Bennett's questions, Mr. Johnson stated that it was his plan to put a mini storage building facility on this property. He went on to state that due to the lay of the land and the CP&L right-of-way that he felt that the only good use for this property would be for commercial purposes. He further stated that he had been working on this project for almost a year, that he felt this project was best for the community, and that it would back off of the road frontage and would not be a bad appearance for the residential area. There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill questioned whether the Planning Board or the Planning Department was considering adding certain uses to residential zoned areas such as for mini storage buildings. He further stated that there has been discussion of this in the past and there are not enough commercial zoned areas in Harnett County for such facilities. Mr. McNeill had spoken about this at past meetings wanting this change, especially for his district area. Lori Tomaszewski responded that the Planning Department and Planning Board were investigating the possibility of adding mini storage building facilities as a conditional use for zoned areas such as RA-30. Several Board members commented that they felt the Planning Department and Planning Board should proceed as soon as possible with a study and a possible recommendation to the Board of Commissioners concerning a modification in the zoning ordinance text that would allow mini storage buildings as a conditional use for residential zoned area such • as RA-30. County Attorney Dwight Snow stated to the Board that if any action was taken on the zoning change request by Mr. Johnson that the Board should consider the four criteria which would need to be met regarding spot zoning before approving the zoning change request. These are the same criteria which had been previously given to the Board by the Planning Department. After further discussion, Commissioner Titchener moved that no action be taken at this time and that the matter be sent back to the Planning Board for further study and consideration in light of any recommendation which would add the mini storage building facility as a conditional use in certain residential zoned areas. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ili FY 2002-2004 Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, presented the proposed Airport TIP Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2002-2004 for the Airport. Commissioner Titchener moved to authorize submittal of the TIP to the State to be considered for funding. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Request to add Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a request from residents of Whiffen Road for Whf f en Road to assistance to have the road added to the state system. Commissioner McNeill moved State System for the staff to contact the Department of Transportation regarding the status of Whiffen • Road in relation to the state system. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Departmental reports were filed with the Board from General Services, Veterans Affairs, Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Service, and the Sheriff's Department. DSS Authorized to Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a request from the Department of Social Accept Gift of Services for authorization to accept a gift of a washing machine for the children's Washing Machine services program. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the request. Commissioner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Rails to Trails Mr. Emory reported that a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation has been awarded for the Rails to Trails project. Town of Erwin Mr. Emory noted that the Town of Erwin has requested that the County waive the Request to have landfill tipping fee for an Erwin resident for the disposal of debris from a burned house. Landfill Tipping The Board instructed the County Manager to notify the town that the County is willing Fee Waived to waive one-half of the tipping fees if the Town of Erwin is willing to use a portion of its existing solid waste credit to off -set the remaining balance. • Closed Session u Commissioner Titchener moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: To consider and discuss a personnel matter. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. Gen. Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(6). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner McNeill moved for the Board to come out of closed session. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved for adjournment. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting January 16, 2001, duly adjourned at 8:45 p.m. g.aet , f. Kay S Blanchard, Clerk to the Board 112 Attachment 1. MONTHLY REFUND REPORT 08-Jan-01 BILL NUMBER NAME REASON AMOUNT 1999555214 AILERSON, KURT J MILITARY EXEMPT 240 GLENN OAK DRIVE SANFORD, NC 27330 20004129 20005679 2000641448 2000081315 2000607520 199725323 199624423 199826494 199927571 199523250 2000612004 BETHUNE, DANIEL LAND DESCRIPTION FELTON INCORRECT 499 WIRE ROAD BUNNLEVEL, NC 28323 Approved by tie l4ar"ett � County Board of Cornet ssionerS Date /-A - p® -40 COUNTYWIDE - 13,590 X .73 = 95.88 SPOUT SPRINGS FIRE - 13,590 X .09 = 12.23 TOTAL - 108.11 COUNTYWIDE - 9860 X .73 = 71.98 BUNNLEVEL FIRE - 9860 X. I I = 10.85 TOTAL - 82.83 BRINSON, JEFFREY DOUBLE LISTED WITH COUNTYWIDE - 3359 X .73 = 24.52 212 PITT ROAD 2000-5644 AVERAS FIRE - 3359 X .06 = 2.02 ERWIN, NC 28339 AVERAS SCHOOL - 3359 X .02 = .67 TOTAL - 27.21 G & G REALTY SOLD VEHICLE COUNTYWIDE - 3400 X .73 = 24.82 709 E MCNEIL ST TOWN OF LILLINGTON - 3400 X .63 = LILLINGTON, NC 27546 21.42 TOTAL - 46.24 GASSAWAY, EARL R BILLED TWICE ON 2000- COUNTYWIDE - 19210 X .73 = 140.23 255 RAINEY DR 17252 AND CRK FIRE - 19210 X .11 = 21.13 SPRING LAKE, NC 28390 SOLID WASTE - 37.50 TOTAL - 198.86 GRAHAM, NIKITA SOLD VEHICLE COUNTYWIDE - 1363 X .73 = 9.95 LESANC CITY OF DUNN - 1363 X .46 = 6.27 607 S ORANGE AVE AVERAS SCHOOL - 1363 X .02 = .28 DUNN, NC 28334-5631 TOTAL - 16.50 LOCKAMY, ELOUISE VEHICLES WERE COUNTYWIDE - 4830 X .68 = 32.84 WATSON LICENSED WITH DMV AVERAS RESCUE - 4830 X .045 = 2.17 701 E DUKE ST AVERAS SCHOOL - 4830 X .02 = .96 DUNN, NC 28334 TOTAL - 35.97 LOCKAMY, ELOUISE VEHICLES WERE COUNTYWIDE - 4830 X .70 = 33.81 WATSON LICENSED WITH DMV AVERAS RESq - 4830 X .045 = 2.17 701 E DUKE ST AVERAS SCHOOL - 4830 X .02 = .96 DUNN, NC 28334 TOTAL - 36.94 LOCKAMY, ELOUISE VEHICLES WERE COUNTYWIDE - 4830 X .68 = 32.84 WATSON LICENSED WITH DMV AVERAS RESCUE - 4830 X .05 = 2.41 701 E DUKE ST AVERAS SCHOOL - 4830 X .02 = .96 DUNN, NC 28334 TOTAL - 36.21 LOCKAMY, ELOUISE VEHICLES WERE COUNTYWIDE - 14890 X .73 = 108.69 WATSON LICENSED WITH DMV AVERAS SCHOOL - 14890 X .02 = 2.97 701 E DUKE ST TOTAL - 111.66 DUNN, NC 28334 YEAR MONTH TOWN 1999 01/012 • 2000 01/012 2000 01/012 2000 01/012 LILLING 2000 01/012 2000 01/012 DUNN 1997 01/012 DUN* 1996 01/012 DUNN 1998 01/012 DUNN 1999 01/012 DUNN LOCKAMY, ELOUISE VEHICLES WERE COUNTYWIDE - 4830 X .70 = 33.81 1995 WATSON LICENSED WITH DMV AVERAS RESC - 4830 X .045 = 2.17 701 E DUKE ST AVERAS SCHOOL - 4830 X .02 = .96 DUNN, NC 28334 TOTAL - 36.94 MADSEN, JOHNNY 1/2 MILITARY EXEMPT COUNTYWIDE - 1985 X .73 = 14.49 2000 RAND SPOUT SPRINGS FIRE - 1985 X .09 = 1.79 53 OAKWATER DR TOTAL - 16.28 CAMERON, NC 28326 2000651773 MCNEIL, LARRY BRLkN SOLD VEHICLE 104 E MOON ST. DUNN, NC 28334-2722 2000650086 OWENS, DANIEL VEHICLE SOLD WESLEY 10363 NC 210 N ANGIER, NC 27501 2000650402 STANLEY, SHARON APPEALED IN TIMELY DENISE MANNER, CAR NOT 408 S CHURCH ST DRIVEABLE COATS, NC 27521-9411 20004433 WILSON, TIMOTHY VEHICLE SOLD AND DONNA 119 S. DENISE AVE COATS, NC 27521 COUNTYWIDE - 3623 X .73 = 26.45 CITY OF DUNN - 3623 X .46 = 16.67 AVERAS SCHOOL - 3623 X .02 = .73 TOTAL - 43.85 COUNTYWIDE - 3717 X .73 = 27.14 BLACK RIVER FIRE - 3717 X .07 = 2.61 TOTAL - 29.75 COUNTYWIDE - 1,240 X .73 = 9.05 TOWN OF COATS - 1240 X .69 = 8.56 GROVE FIRE - 1240 X .08 = .99 TOTAL - 18.60 COUNTYWIDE - 4433 X .73 = 32.36 TOWN OF COATS - 4433 X .69 = 30.59 GROVE RESCUE - 4433 X .08 = 3.55 TOTAL - 66.50 01/012 DUNN 01/012 2000 01/012 DUNN • 2000 01/012 2000 01/012 COATS 2000 01/012 COATS 113 • Attachment 2. RESOLUTION Whereas, The Daily Record has served the communities of Harnett County for over fifty years; and Whereas, a community newspaper plays an important part in insuring that there exists an informed citizenry; and Whereas, this service takes the form of public information as well as the responsibility of reporting on the issues of the day in communities; and Whereas, The Daily Record has long served our County with distinction in this regard. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate The Daily Record on this its fiftieth anniversary and does hereby extend its thanks and appreciation to Mr. Hoover Adams and his family for their commitment and service to our County over the past half century. Duly adopted this 16th day of January, 2001. Attachment 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TEDDY J. BYRD, Chairman BFATRICE B. HILL, Vice Chairman DAN B. ANDREWS Tim MCNEILL WALT TITCHENER HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PPNETT co ryCA7 CAPD���P COUNTY OF HARNETT P.O. BOX 759 • LILLINGTON, N.C. 27546 (910) 893-7555 • FAX (910) 814-2662 RESOLUTION Latasha Colander -Richardson COUNTY MANAGER NEIL EMORY Wm. A. (TONY) WILDER, Assistant CLERK TO THE BOARD KAY S. BLANCHARD Whereas, the Olympic Games serve as the ultimate athletic competition and brings together the greatest athletes from around the world; and Whereas, to excel at the Games is the ultimate in athletic achievement; and Whereas, Harnett County resident Latasha Colander -Richardson participated in the recent Games in Sydney, Australia; and Whereas, she won a Gold Medal as a member of the United States 4X400 Relay Team. Now, Therefore, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate Ms. Richardson for her accomplishment and does hereby commend and honor her for the manner in which she represented our Nation and our County during the Olympic Games. Duly adopted this 16`h day of January, 2001. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS