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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06091982HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING REPORT ON FIRE BENHAVEN 1982„ BENHAVEN FIRE, RESCUE The Harnett. County Board of Commissioners met in special session on June 9,1982, in the Benhaven School Auditorium, as was duly advertised, with the following members present: Lloyd G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Edward H. McCormick,' County Attorney, was present. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board, was absent. Chairman Jesse Alphin called the special meeting of the Harnett .. County Board of Commissioners to order at 8 p.m. Reverend J. Wardo Dodson led the evening prayer. Chai.iman Jesse Alphin explained to those present that the purposes the the special meeting tonight were: 1) hold two public hearings- - one concerning the creation of the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District and one concerning the creation of the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District; 2) to consider the adoption of two resolutions one defining the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District and one defining the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District; and 3) to consider the adoption of two resolutions cal- ling for a Referendum on a Special Tax Levy on the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District and one calling for a Referendum on a Special Tax Levy on the Benhaven Ambulance' and Rescue Service District. SPECIAL MEETING RECESSED Reverend J. Wardo Dodsol% Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Benhaven Emergency Services, Inc., summarized to those present the Report on the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District, which was originally presented to the Commissioners on April 19, 1982; Chairman Jesse Alphin recessed the special meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. PUBLIC HEARING- - BENHAVEN FIRE HEARING - CLOSED' REPORT -- BENAVEN AMBULANCE PUBLIC HEARING- - BENHAVEN RESCUE AND AMBULANCE HEARING CLOSED SPECIAL MEETING RECONVENED CERTIFICATION Chiarman Jesse Alphin called to order the public hearing on the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District and asked that anyone present who wished to speak pro or con to the creation of, this District to feel free to, do so at this time. After everyone was given an opportunity to speak concerning the creation of the proposed Fire District, Chairman Jesse Alphin closed the public heanng at 8 :39 p.m' Reverend J. Wardo Dodson, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Benhaven Emergency Services, Inc., summarized to those pre- sent the Report on the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District. Chairman -Jesse Alphin called to order the public, hearing on the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District and asked that anyone present who wished to speak pro or con to the creation of this Rescue District to feel free to do so at this time. After everyone present was given an opportunity to speak, Chairman Jesse Alphin closed the public hearing concerning the proposed Ambulance and Rescue District at 9 p.m. Chairman Jesse Alphin reconverted the special meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. M. H. Brock,,; County Manager, presented to the Board a certification that Notice of the special meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners held tonight, June 9, 1982, was duly given. CERTIFICATION - -TAX M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented the following certification SUPERVISOR from Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, that Notices of the public hearing were,mailed.to all the taxpayers in the proposed Fire District: NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY CERTIFICATI0 -N I, Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor for the County of Harnett, do hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that notices were mailed by May 7, 1982, to the owners of property within the boundaries of the proposed Benhaven Fire Protection Service District stating that a public hearing will be held on June 9, -1982, at 8 :00 p.m, for the purpose of hearing matters relevant to the creation of the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District. Presented to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, this the Ninth and Eighty -two. THOMAS ALLEN, TAX SUPERVISOR Day of June, Nineteen Hundred PUBLISHER'S AFFI— M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented to the Board the publishers DAVIT affidavit from the Harnett County News that notice of the public hearing on the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District was duly given. RESOLUTION DEFINING Upon motion of Commissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner BENHAVEN FIRE Collins, the following resolution defining the Benhaven Fire Protections Service District passed upon the following vote: Ayes: Commissioner Alphin,Brock, Shaw, Stewart, and Collins Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION CREATING BENHAVEN FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT THAT, WHEREAS, a report concerning a proposed Benhaven Fire Protection Service District, consisting of the Barbecue Township less the areas in that Township which are already included in the Spout Springs and Anderson Creek Fire Districts and including that northern area of Johnsonville Township, southwest of Olivia, and more particularly described as follows: Starting at Point A on the Lee - Harnett County line near U. S. 87 and proceeding southwest along the Lee - Harnett County line to a Point B at the intersection of S. R. No. 1001 with the county line and proceeding from Point B in a southeasterly direction to a Point C at the junction of S. R. No. 1201 with the Spout Springs Fire District line and proceeding from Point C in a northeasterly direction along the Spout Springs District line to a Point D near U. S. No. 87, .5 miles north of its intersection with S. R. No. 1113, and proceeding from Point D in a northerly direction along the Johnsonville Barbecue Township line to Point A. was filed with the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County on April 19, 1982; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County called a public hearing to be held on June 9, 1982, at 8:00 P.M. at Benhaven School Auditorium on S.R. No. 1205 in Olivia, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Commissioner directed the Clerk to publish a copy of the Notice of such hearing in the Harnett County News at least one week prior to the hearing date; that an affidavit from the editor of the Harnett County News has been filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners showing that such notice was duly given; and WHEREAS, the Tax Supervisor was directed to mail a copy to all property owners within the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the county tax records as of January 1, 1982, and said Supervisor has filed his certificate of service with the Board; and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the stated time and place and the following persons appeared and spoke for the proposed district: Jim Osbourne on behalf of the Board of Directors of Spout Springs Fire Department, expressed their support for the creation of the Benhaven Fire Department. Donald Shoulder stated that he was in favor of the creation of this District and wanted to know if it would join the boundary of the Anderson Creek Fire District? He also expressed his concern over the land that was donated. He stated that it was a good gesture but that if the fire station was built at this site, it would not be centrally located in the District. Burr Webster stated that the proposed fire district would join Anderson Fire District. Charles Morley in Johnsonville Township stated that this would probably be the last and only chance we will have to be in a fire district and requested the people in the Johnsonville area to support the creation of the District and to vote for it when the referendum is held. Linda Horne, who works at Cameron Fire Tower, wanted the people to know that it is a difficult job seeing fires in this area burn out of control and urged the citizens to support the creation of this District. Ms. Horne stated that it is hard for Spout Springs to respond to these calls because they can only take one truck out to answer the calls; one truck has to stay in to answer calls within its district. Patricia Harris lives on Rt. 6, Sanford, stated that she is a resident of the community and supports the district. Lester Pittman requested assistance from the fire departments; and WHEREAS; there was no-opposition voice to the proposal;-and WHEREAS, the Commissioners having fully considered the views of those who appeared at the hearing and having duly considered the facts presented in the report filed with the Board on April '19,'1982,regarding the establishment of a proposed Benhaven Fire Service District and having specifically considered those facts set forth in Part II of the report regarding standards, the Board finds and- concluded that • There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection services in-the area of Harnett County known and defined as the Benhaven Fire District. It is impossible or impractical to provide such services on a countywid basis. • It is economically feasible to provide the proposed services for the proposed district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies. 4 There is a demonstrable demand for the special district by persons residing in the district. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved' by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that ▪ A Fire Protectibn and Rescue Service District is hereby established and defined as follows: Boundary or Area to be Served. The area to be served by the Benhaven Fire District shall be that area of Harnett County now described and defined as the Benhaven Fire District, consisting, of the Barbecue Township less the areas in that Township which are already included in the Spout Springs and Anderson Creek Fire Districts and including that northern area of Johnsonville Township, southwest of Olivia, and more particularly described as follows: Starting at Point A on the Lee - Harnett County 'line near U. S: 87 and proceeding southwest along the Lee - Harnett County line to a Point B at the intersection of S. R. No 1001` with the county line and proceeding from Point B in a southeasterly direction to a Point C at the juncture of S. R. No 1201 with the Spout Springs Fire District line and proceeding from Point C in a northeasterly direction' along; the Spout Springs District line to a Point D near`; U. S. No 87, .3 miles north of its intersection with S. -R. No 111 and proceeding from Point D in a northerly direction along the Johnsonville Barbecue Township line to Point A. Name of the Service District.` The service district shall be' known as " Benhaven Fire Protection Service District ".' Specific Services to be Provided. The services shall be limited to the following: Fire Protection Services. Plan. The plan for providing such services shall be in accordance with plan set forth in the report dated April 19, 1982, heretofore filed on April 19, 1982, with the Clerk to the Board of Commis- sioners by Rev. J. :W. Dodson; President, Benhaven Emergency Services, Inc. RESOLUTION CALLING .Upon" motion of Conanissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner A REFERENDUM ON BEN.. = Collins, the following resolution calling for a Referendum on a HAVEN-FIRE Special Tax Levy on the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District passed upon the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Alphin, Stewart,- Brock, Shaw, and Collins Noes_ None Absent: None RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM BE IT RESOLVED by -the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett Section 1: A special property tax referendum is hereby called to be held between 6:30 a. m, and 7:30 p.m, on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at which time there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Benhaven Fire Protection Service District, ( consisting of the. Barbecue Township less the areas in that Township which are already included in the Spout Springs and Anderson Creek Fire Districts and including that northern area of Johnsonville Township, southwest of Olivia, and more particularly described as follows: Starting at Point A on the Lee- Harnett County line near -U. S. 87 and proceeding southwest along the Lee - Harnett County line to a Point°B at the intersection of S. R. 1001 with the county line and 'proceeding from Point B in a southeasterly 139 direction to a Point C at the juncture of S. R. No. 1201 with the Spout Springs Fire District line and proceeding from Point C in a northeasterly direction along the Spout Springs District line to a Point D near U. S. No. 87 .5 miles north of its intersection with S. R. No. 1113, and proceeding from Point D in a northerly direction along the Johnsonville Barbecue Township line to Point A) the question stated in the Notice of Special Property Tax Referendum set forth in section three of this resolution. Section 2: For said referendum, (i) the regular registration books for elections in the precinct or precincts identified in Section 3 of this Resolution shall be used and the registration books, process or records shall be used and the registration books, process or records shall be open for the registration of qualified persons and for public inspection in the manner, under the conditions and at the times and places as provided in said notice set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, (ii) the registrars, judges, and other officers of elections appointed by the County Board of Elections of Harnett County for said precincts and voting places in said precincts shall be the election officers for such precincts and voting places, and (iii) the precincts and voting places shall be the ones fixed by said County Board of Elections as provided in said notice set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, subject to change as provided by law. The County Board of Elections of Harnett County is hereby requested to conduct said referendum and to take all neces- sary steps to that end in accordance with the provisions of this section. Section 3: The County Auditor and ex- officio Clerk shall cause a notice to be published in the Harnett County news once at least fourteen days before Tuesday, August 10, 1982, (being the last day in which persons my register for said referendum) and once again not less than seven days before said day, such notice to read substantially as follows: NOTICE OF SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM IN THE BENHAVEN FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT (the Benhaven Fire District, consisting of the Barbecue Township less the areas in that Township which are already included in the Spout Springs and Anderson Creek Fire Districts and including that northern area of Johnsonville Township, southwest of Olivia, and more particularly described as follows: Starting at Point A on the Lee - Harnett County line near U. S. 87 and proceeding south- west along the Lee - Harnett County line to a Point B at the intersection of S. R. 1001 with the county line and proceeding from Point B in a southeasterly direction to a Point C at the juncture of S. R. No. 1201 with the Spout Springs Fire District line and proceeding from Point C in a northeasterly direction along the Spout Springs District line to a Point D near U. S. No. 87 .5 miles north of its intersection with S. R. No. 1113, and proceeding from Point D in a northerly direction along the Johnsonville Barbecue Township line to Point A.) A special property tax referendum will be held in the Benhaven Fire Protect- ion Service District, Harnett County, North Carolina, the boundaries of which are as follows: the Benhaven Fire District, consisting of the Barbecue Town- ship less the areas in that Township which are already included in the Spout Springs and Anderson Creek Fire Districts and including that northern area of Johnsonville Township, southwest of Olivia, and more particulary described as follows: Starting at Point A on the Lee - Harnett County line near U. S. 87 and proceeding southwest along the Lee - Harnett County line to a Point B at the intersection of S. R. No. 1001 with the county line and proceeding from Point B in a southeasterly direction to a Point C at the juncture of S. R. No. 1201 with the Spout Springs Fire District line and proceeding from Point C in a northeasterly direction along the Spout Springs District line to a Point D near U. S. No. 87, .5 miles north of its intersection with S. R. No. 1113, and proceeding from Point D in a northerly direction along the Johnson- ville Barbecue Township line to Point A, said referendum shall be held between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of said district the following question: "Shall Harnett County be authorized to levy annually a property tax at an effective rate not in excess of fifteen cents ($.15) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) value in the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District for the purpose of providing fire protection service ?" For said referendum the regular registration books for elections in the Barbecue and Johnsonville precincts, County of Harnett, will be used and the registration books, process or records will continue to be open for the acceptance of registration applications and the registration of qualified 140 persons between the hours of 8 :,00:a,m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday, inclusive, of each week at the Office of the County Board of Elections of Harnett County located at the Agriculture Building, 19 East Front Street, in Lillington, North Carolina. In addition , registration applications will be accepted and qualified persons may register with the registrar and judges for said precincts of Barbecue and John- sonville in Harnett County at their homes and qualified persons may also contact the County Board of Elections at the office of said Board mentioned above, telephone number (919) 893 - 4485. Furthermore, certain persons in the armed forces and their spouses, certain veterans, certain civilians working with the armed forces, and members of the Peace Corps may register by mail at any time prior to said referendum in the manner provided in Article 21 of the Chapter 163 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and in person at any time, including the day of said referendum. Those residents of the County who are presently registered under Harnett County's permanent registration system and who have not changed residence from one precinct to another since their registration will be permitted to vote in the special property tax referendum, provided that removal from one precinct to another shall not deprive any person of the right to vote in the precinct from which he has removed until 30 days after his removal. The last day for new registration of those not now registered under Harnett County's permanent registration system is Monday, July 12, 1982. The last day on which registered voters who have changed residence from one precinct to another may transfer registration is Monday, July 12, 1982. Any qualified voter of the District who is qualified to vote by absentee ballot in said special property tax referendum may apply to the County Board of Elections for an absentee ballot. Any qualified voter who is qualified to vote by military absentee ballot pursuant to Section 163 -245 of the General Statutes of North Carolina may also apply for an absentee ballot as provided by Section 163 -247 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Persons who are not certain whether they are registered or qualified to vote by absentee ballot should contact the County Board of Elections at the office of said Board mentioned above. The registration books for elections in Harnett County will be open to inspection by any registered voter of the County during the normal business hours of the County Board of Elections on the days when the office of said Board is open, and such days are Challenge Days. The registrars, judges, and other officers of elections appointed by the County Board of Elections will serve as the election officers for said referendum. The County Board of Elections will conduct said referendum. The precincts and the voting places for said property tax referendum, subject to change as provided by law, are as follows: Precinct Voting Place Barbecue Township Community Building Johnsonville Township Community Building W. H. Randall, Chairman Harnett County Board of Elections Vanessa W. Young, County Finance Officer and Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett, North Carolina Section 4: The form of the paper ballots to be used for said-referendum shall be substantially as follows: OFFICIAL BALLOT SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM BENHAVEN FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT (the Benhaven Fire District, consisting of the Barbecue Township less the ares in that Township which are already included in the Spout: Springs and Anderson Creek Fire Districts and including a northern area of Johnsonville Township, south- west of Olivia.) 141 1 CERTIFICATION BENHAVEN AMBU- LAND- -TAX SUP- ERVISOR PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT RESOLUTION DEFINING BENHAVEN AMBULANCE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA August 10, 1982 Instructions 1. To vote in favor of the Property Tax authorization, make a cross (X) mark in the square to the right of the word "YES ". 2. To vote against the Property Tax Authorization, make a cross (X) mark in the square to the right of the Work "NO ". 3. If you tear or deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. YES /-7 "Shall Harnett County be authorized to levy annually a property tax at an effective rate not in excess of fifteen cents ($.15) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) value in the Benhaven Fire Protection Service District for the purpose of providing fire protection service ?" NO / / Facsimile Signature Chairman of County Board of Elections Section 5: The County Auditor and ex- officio Clerk is hereby directed to mail or deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the County Board of Elections of Harnet County within three days after the adoption hereof. Section 6: This resolution shall take effect upon its passage. M. H. Brock, County ication from Thomas public hearing were and Rescue District: HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Manager, presented to the Board the following certif Allen, Tax Supervisor, stating that notice of the mailed to all the taxpayers in the proposed Ambulanc C E R T I F I C A T I O N I, Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor forthe County of Harnett, do hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that notices were mailed by May 7, 1982, to the owners of property within the boundaries of the proposed Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District stating that a public hearing will be held on June 9, 1982, at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing matters relevant to the creation of the Benhaven Ambulance and rescue Service District. Presented to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, this the Ninth Day of June, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -two. s/ Thomas Allen Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented to the Board the publishers affidavit from the Harnett County News that the Notice of the Public Hearing on the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue District was given. Upon motion of Commissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, the following resolution defining Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District was passed upon the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Alphin, Stewart, Shaw, Brock, and Collins Noes: None Absent:None . A RESOLUTION CREATING THE BENHAVEN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT THAT, WHEREAS, a report concerning a proposed Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District comprising the entire area of Barbecue and Johnsonville Townships was filed with the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County April 19, 1982; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County called a public hearing to be held on June 9, 1982, at 8:00 p.m. at the Benhave School Auditorium on S. R. No. 1205 in Olivia; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners directedthe Clerk to publish a copy of the Notice of such hearing in the Harnett County News at least one week prior to the hearing date; that an affidavit from the editor of the Harnett County News has been filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners showing that such notice was duly given; and WHEREAS, the tax supervisor was directed to mail a copy to all property owners within the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the county tax recores as of January 1, 1982, and said superviosr has filed his certificate of service with the 142 board; and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the stated time and place and the following persons appeared and spoke for the proposed district: Jim Sexton, resident of Buffalo Lakes, stated that there are a lot of people moving into this area and there seems to be a lot of wrecks in this area. Mr. Sexton stated that rescue services are badly needed in this community, and the creation of such a District is past due. May Osbourne, resident of Buffalo Lakes, stated that she sees the need for a rescue service closer by. - Donna Smith, resident of Johnsonville Township, stated that we have a definit need for rescue services. We appreciate the services we are getting from the surrounding rescue squads, but we do need a rescue service closer by that could respond faster. The proposed Benhaven Rescue District could respond to a call at ny house within give minutes. Jim Pittman stated that he fully supports the creation of a rescue district in this area. Robert King, Johnsonville Township, stated that he supported getting an ambulance service. Willie Boyd stated that a rescue service is needed in the area and thanked all his neighbors for coming tonight and showing their support for the creation of this District. Wayne Thomas, Johnsonville Township, stated that he needed rescue services not too long ago and thatthe Ambulance Service in Buies Creek was who responded to his call. Mr. Thomas stated that they did a great job, but that rescue services closer by were desperately needed. Patricia Harris, Barbecue Township, had a need for a rescue service about three years ago and Anderson Creek Rescue Squad responded. Anderson Creek did not know the roads that well and got lost. They did get there 45 minutes later. I think we need a rescue squad in this area if for no other reason than to be familiar with the area; therefore, will be able to respond faster. Al graham, President of the Benhaven Ruritans, expressed the support of this Club for the creation of a Rescue District. Robert King stated his support in the creation of this District. Charles Morley stated that now that Lee County will not respond to our calls; that if the people wanted protection close by; then they need to vote for the creation of this District. Paul Soublet stated that the Commissioners need to be commended for showing such an interest in the creation of this district, and be supports the citizens in this community in their efforts to obtain a Rescue District even though he is not a resident of this area. WHEREAS, there was no opposition voiced to the proposal; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners having fully considered the views of those who appeared at the hearing and having duly considered the facts presented in the report filed with the Board on April 19, 1982, regarding the establishment of a proposed Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District and having specifically considered those facts set forth in Part II of the report regarding standards, the Board finds and concludes that: . There is a demonstrable need for providing ambulance and rescue service in the area of Harnett County known and defined as the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District. 2. It is impossible or impractical to provide such service on a county Bride basis. 3. It is economically feasible to provide the proposed services for the proposed district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies. 4. There is a demonstrable demand for the special district by persons residing in the district. 143 (SOLUTION CAL - LIN A REFEREN- DUM BENHAVEN AMBULANCE NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that: 1. An Ambulance and Rescue Service District is hereby established and defined as follows: A. Boundary or Area to be Served. The area to be served by the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District shall be that area of Harnett County now described and defined as the entire area of the Barbecue and Johnsonville Townships. B. Name of the Service District. The service district shall be known as "Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District ". C. Specific Services to be Provided. The services shall be limited to the following: Ambulance and Rescue Services D. Plan. The plan for providing such services shall be in accordance with plan set forth in the report dated April 19, 1982, heretofore filed on April 19, 1982, with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners by J. Waldo Dodson, President of Benhaven Emergency Services, Inc. Upon motion of Commissioner Stewart, seconded following resolution calling for a Referendum on the Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue District following vote: AYES: Commissioners Alphin, and Collins NOES: None ABSENT: None by Commissioner Shaw, th on a Special Tax Levy was passed upon the Brock, Stewart, Shaw, RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM IN BENHAVEN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett Section 1: A special property tax referendum is hereby called to be held between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at which time there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Benhaven Ambulance and Rescue Service District (comprised of the entire area of the Barbecue and Johnsonville Townships) the question stated in the Notice of Special Property Tax Referendum set forth in section three of this resolution. Section 2: For said referendum, (i) the regular registration books for elections in the precinct or precincts identified in Section 3 of this Resolution shall be used and the registration books, process or records shall be used and the registration books, process or records shall be open for the registration of quali- fied persons and for public inspection in the manner, under the conditions and at the times and places as provided in said notice set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, (ii) the registrars, judges, and other officers of election appointed by the County Board of Elections of Harnett County for said precincts and voting places in said precincts shall be the election officers for such precincts and votin places, and (iii) the precincts and voting places shall be the ones fixed by said County Board of Elections as provided in said notice set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, subject to change as provided by law. The County Board of Elections is hereby requested to conduct said referendum and to take all necessary steps to that and in accordance with the provisions of this section. Section 3: The County Auditor and ex- officio Clerk shall cause a notice to be published in the Harnett County News once at least fourteen days before Monday, July 12, 1982, (being the last day in which persons may register for said referendum) and once again not less than seven days before said day, such notice to read substantially as follows: NOTICE OF SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM IN THE BENHAVEN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT (the boundaries of which are the entire area to the Barbecue and Johnsonville Townships.) A special property tax referendum will be held in the Benhaven Rescue Service District (the boundaries of which are the entire area of the Barbecue and Johnsonville Townships, Harnett County, North Carolina, between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of said district the following questions: 144 "Shall_ Harnett County be authorized to levy annually a property tax at an effective rate not in excess of five cents ($.0S) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) value in the Benhave Ambulance and Rescue Service District for the purpose of providing ambulance and rescue services?" For said referendum the regular registration books for elections in the Barbecue and Johnsonville precincts, County of Harnett will be used and the registration books, process or records will continue to be open for the accep ante of registration applications and the registration of qualified persons bet- ween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p,m. on Monday to Friday, inclusive, or each week at the Office of the County Board of Elections of Harnett County located at the Agriculture Building, 19 East Front Street, in Lillington, North Carolina. In addition, registration applications will be accepted and qualified persons may register with the registrar and judges for said precincts of Barbecue and Johnsonville In Harnett County at their homes and qualified persons may also contact the County Board of Elections at the Office of said Board mentioned above, telephone number (919) 893 -4495. Furthermore,c rtain persons in the armed forces and their spouses, certain veterans, certain civilians working with to armed forces, and members of the Peace Corps may register by mail at any time prior to said referendum in the man- ner provided in Article 21 of Chapter 163 of the General Statutes of North Caro- lina and in persons at any time, including the day of said referendum. Those residents of the County who are presently registered under Harnett County's permanent registration system and who have not changed residence from one precinct to another since their registration will be permitted to vote in the special property tax referendum, provided that removal from one precinct to another shall not deprive any person of the right to vote in the precinct from which he has removed until 30 days after his removal. The last day for new registration of those not now registered under Harnett County's permanent registration system is Monday, July 12, 1982. The last day on which registered voters who have changed residence from one precinct to another may transfer registration is Monday, July 12, 1982. Any qualified voter of the District who is qualified to vote by absentee ballot in said special property bond referendum may apply to the County Board of Elections for an absentee ballot pursuant to Section 163 -245 of the General Statutes of North Carolina may also apply for an absentee ballot as provided by Section 163 -247 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Persons who are not certain whether they are registered to vote or qualified to vote by absentee ballot should contact the County Board of Elections at the office of said Board mentioned above. The registration books for elections in Harnett County will be open to inspect- ion by any registered voer of the County during the normal business hours of the County Board of Elections on the days when the office of siad Board is open, and such days are Challenge Days. The registrars, judges and other officers of elections appointed by the - County Board of Elections will serve as the election officers for said referendum The County Board of Elections will conduct said referendum. The precincts and the-voting places for said property tax referendum, subject to change as provided by law, are as follows: Precinct Voting Place Barbecue Community Building Johnsonville Community Building W. H. Randall, Chairman Harnett County Board of Elections Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett, North Carolina, and County Finance Officer 1 145 SPECIAL MEETING, ANDERSON CREEK AMBULANCE AND RESCUE DISTRICT, JUNE 16, 1982 (BOTTOM OF PAGE) Section 4: The form of the paper ballots to be used for said referendum shall be substantially as follows: OFFICIAL BALLOT SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM, BENHAVFN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT (the boundaries of which are the entire area of the Barbecue and Johnsonville Townships). COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA August 10, 1982 Instructions 1. To vote in favor of the Property Tax authorization, make a cross (x) mark in the square to the right of the word "YES ". 2. To vote agains the Property Tax authorization, make a cross (X) mark in the square to the right of the word "NO ". 3. If you tear or deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. YES/7 NO /7 "Shall Harnett County be authorized to levy annually a property tax at an effective rate not in excess of five cents ($.05) on the One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) value in the Benhaven Rescue Service District for the purpose of providing ambulance and rescue services ?" Facsimile Signature Chairman, Board of Elections Section 5: The County Auditor and ex- officio Clerk is hereby directed to mail or deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the County Board of Elections of Harnett County within three days after adoption hereof. Section 6: This resolution shall take effect upon its passage. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of June 9, 1982, duly adjourned at 9:13 p.m. Secretary I 1 RMAN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** CLERK The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on June 16, 1982, at the Anderson Creek Fire Station, as was duly advertised, with the following members present: Lloyd G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rucy Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, was present. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk, was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 8p.m. PRAYER Reverend George Fitzpatrick led the evening prayer. PURPOSE REPORT ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MEETING RECONVENED CERTIFICA- TION Chairman Jesse Alphin explained to those present that the purposes of the special meeting tonight were to: 1) hold a public hearing concerning the creation of the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue District; 2) the Board to consider the adoption of a Resolution Defining the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue District; and 3) the Board to consider a Resolution calling for a Referendum on a special tax levy for the proposed Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue District. Guy Cayton, President of the Board of Directors of the Anderson Creek Fire and Rescue, Inc., summarized to those present the Report on the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue District, which was originally presented to the Commissioners on April 19, 1982. Chairman Jesse Alphin adjourned the special meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Jesse Alphin called the public hearing concerning the creation of the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District to order at 8:10 p.m. and asked that anyone present who wished to speak pro or con to the creation of this District to feel free to do so at this time. After everyone present was given an opportunity to speak, Chairman Alphin closed the public hearing on the proposed Rescue District at 9:03 p.m. Chairman Jesse Alphin reconvened the special meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners at 9:04 p.m. M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented a certification to the Board that Notice of the special meeting held by the Board of Commissioners here tonight, June 16, was duly given. 146 PUBLISHER'S M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented the publisher's affidavit from the Harnett County AFFIDAVIT News stating that Notice of the public hearing held here tonight on the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue District was duly given. - CERTIFICATION M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented the following certification from Thomas Allen, TAX SUPERVISOR Tax Supervisor, stating that notices of the public hearing held tonight were mailed to all taxpayers within said Adnerson Creek District: I, Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor for the County of Harnett, do hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that ntoices were mailed by May 14, 1982, to the owners of property within the boundaries of the proposed Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District stating that a public hearing will be held on June 16, 1982, at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing matters relevant to the creation of the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District. Presented to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, this the 16th day of June, 1982. RESOLUTION Upon motion of Commissioner Brock, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, the following DEFINING resolution defining Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District passed upon DISTRICT the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Alphin, Stewart, Brock, Shaw, and Collins NOES: None ABSENT: None THAT, WHEREAS, a report concerning a proposed Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District which is comprised of the entire Anderson Creek Township was filed with the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County on April 19, 1982; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County called a public hearing to be held on June 16, 1982, at 8 p.m. at the Anderson Creek Fire Station on S. R. 1121 in the Anderson Creek Community; in Anderson Creek Township, Harnett County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners directed the Clerk to publish a copy of the Notice of such hearing in the Harnett County News at least one week prior to the hearing date; that an affidavit from the editor of the Harnett County News has been filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissionrs showing that such notice was duly given; and WHEREAS, the tax supervisor was directed to mail a copy to all property owners with- in the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the county tax records as of Jan- uary 1, 1982, and said supervisor has filed his Certificate of Service with the Board ;and WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the stated time and place and the following persons appeared and spoke concerning the district: George Fitzpatrick stated that we must improve and expand our rescue and ambulance services in this area. We have the responsibility for the health and safety of our children and the people in this community. Dean Layton expressed his support for the creation of this district. Faye Griffin stated that she has worked rescue and supports this district. Barbara Jones stated that she has lived -in this area for fourteen years which was before we had the Anderson Creek Rescue Unit, and she knows what it is like to take 45 minutes to an hour to get a response to a call for rescue assistance. This is something we need. Carol Wood stated his support for the, creation of this District. He hates to see taxes go up, but we can't expect something for nothing. Mr. Shade stated that he was against the creation of this district and taxes raising Holt Felmet spoke on behalf of the Ruritan Club and stated that the Ruritan Club goes on record as supporting both submitting it to the vote of the people and supporting the vote itself in August. Bill Moore, Chief of Boone Trail Rescue Squad, stated that he is not a resident of the Anderson Creek Township, but he supports the creation of this district. Boone Trail was in the same situation as Anderson Creek, trying to operate a rescue squad without tax support. We tried it for one year, and we could not make it. We then went to the Commissioners and asked them.to put it to a vote of the people. Last September, the residents of Upper Little River Township approved the District, 338 to 32. We didn't want taxes increased, but we need the services. We were willing to raise taxes to provide these services. Stevie Griffin; Vice - President of the Ruritan Club, stated that they are in support of the calling for this referendum. Malcolm Shaw stated that he hated to see taxes go up. It would burdensome of the people, but if it means a rescue squad, he would go all out for it. Ted Plummer stated that he wholeheartedly supports the creation of this District. Alice Richardson stated that she supports this District. It is a necessity and vital to this community.. J. W. Dodson, Rt. 6, Sanford, Chairman of the Benhaven- Emergency Services Corporation,' stated that hopefully this will come to being. Even though I don't live in this District, I came here to commend the rescue services that Anders Creek has rendered, and I would like to see this continued. I don't think we can eat enough Bar -B -Q and chicken to continue to provide the rescue services that are needed, and I hope the people will vote this District in. 14? Alan Grainger stated that he lived at the Linden - County line and was against the District. Bonita Webster stated that she would like to have someone on call during the day at the Anderson Creek Rescue, and she supports the creation of the District. Sylvia Holder stated that she was in favor of the District. Larry Hickman stated that he was glad to see all the people present tonight and wanted to know where they had been the last four years. He then asked what would happen if this resolution doesn't pass tonight? M. H. Brock, County Manager, explained that if the resolution doesn't pass then there would not be a referendum held on the District. Wayne Rowe stated that he supported the creation of this District. Stanley Dempsy works as a volunteer and feels that this District is needed. Kathleen Tarrington stated that she felt the rescue squad is necessary. Donna Shaw stated that she support the rescue. Tony Gayton stated that he supports the District. Lester Cagle did not say that he was for or against it. He requested to know how much it would run his raxes up on a house valued at $24,00. Response - -about $31. Bobby Kennedy, President of Flat Branch Voluntter Fire Department, stated that he would be in favor of the Board calling for a vote on the creation of this District with the following reservations: 1) the rescue unit itself be temporarily located at the medical center; 2) that the rescue headquarters be centrally located in the Township. Larry Hickman stated that he supports the creation of the District, because it seems to be the only way to get the help needed. Faye Griffin wanted to know how the people can question dollars and cents through a raise in taxes versus saving a human life. Sherry Hickman stated that she support this District. M. H. Cain stated that this was something that was needed, and is willing to pay for it. Stance Minola stated that this Rescue District was needed. A quick response time to some- one who needs rescue is a lot of time what saves the life. Anna Lee Searcy stated that she was in favor of creating this Rescue District. Donald Capral, Chief of the Anderson Creek Fire Department, stated that he wanted rescue protection for his firemen wheny they responded to a fire and needed help. WHEREAS, the Commissioners having fully considered the views of those who appeared at the hearing and having duly considered the facts presented inthe report filed with the Board on April 19, 1982, regarding the establishment of a proposed Anderson Creek Ambulana and Rescue District and having specifically considered those facts set forth in Part II of the report regarding standards, the Board finds and concludes that: 1. There is a demonstrable need for providing emergency ambulance and rescue service in the area of Harnett County known and defined as the Anderson Creek Rescue Dis- trict 2. It is impossible or impractical to provide such services on a county wide basis. 3. It is economically feasible to provide the proposed services for the proposed district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies. 4. There is a demonstrable demand for the special district by persons residing in the District. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that: 1. An Ambulance and Rescue Service District is hereby established and defined as fol- lows: A. Boundary or Area to be Served: The area to be served by the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District shall be that area of Harnett County now described and defined as the Anderson Creek Township. B. Name of the Service District; The service district shall be know as "Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District'". C. Specific Services to be Provided: The services shall be limited to the following: Ambulance and Rescue Services. D. Plan. The plan for providing such services shall be in accordance with plan as set forth in the report dated April 19, 1982, heretofore filed with the Cler to the Board of Commissioners by Guy Cayton, President, Anderson Creek Fire and Rescue, Inc. RESOLUTION CAL -Upon motion of Commissioner Shaw, seconded by Commissioner Stewart, the following LING A REFER- resolution calling for a Referendum on a special tax levy for the proposed District was ENDUM approved upon the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Alphin, Stewart, Brock, Shaw, and Collins NOES: None ABSENT: None BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett: Section 1: A specialpropertytax referendum is hereby called to be held between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at which time there shall be submitt to the qualified voters of the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District comprised of the entire Anderson Crek Township the question stated in the Notice of Special Property Tax Referendum set forth in Section 3 of this resolution. Section 2: For said referendum, (i) the regular registration books for elections in the precinct or precincts identified in Section 3 of this Resolution shall be used and the registration books, process or records shall be used and the registration books, process or records shall be open for the registration of qualified persons and for public inspection in the manner, under the conditions and at the times and places as provided in said notice set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, (ii) the registrars, judges, and other officers of elections appointed by the County Board of Elections of Harnett County for said precincts and voting places in said precincts shall be the election officers for such precinct and voting places, and (iii) the precinct and voting places shall be the ones fixed by said County Board of Elections as provided in said notfee set forth in Section 3 of this resolutin, subject to change as provided by law. The County Board of Elections is hereby requested to conduct said referendum and to have all necessary steps to that end in accordance with the provisions of this section. Section 3: The County Auditor and ex- officio Clerk shall cause a notice to be pub- lished in the Harnett County News once at least fourteen days before Tuesday, August 10, 1982, (Being the last day in which persons may register for said referendum) and once again not less than seven days before said day, such notice to read substantially as follows: NOTICE OF SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM IN THE ANDERSON CREEK AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT (the boundaries of which are the entire area of the Anderson Creek Township). A special property tax referendum will be held in the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District (the boundaries of which are the entire Anderson Creek Township) Harnett County, North Carolina between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at which time there 'Will be submitted to the qualified voters of said district th following Questions: "Shall Harnett County be authorized to levy annually a property to at an effective rate not in excess of thirteen cents ($.13) on the One Hundred Dollars $100.00) value in the Anderson Creek Ambulance and Rescue Service District for the purpose of providing emergency medical ambulance and rescue services ?" For said referendum the regular registration books for elections in the Anderson Creek precinct, County of Harnett, will be used and the registration books, proces or records will continue to be open for the acceptance of registration applications and the registration of qualified persons between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday to Friday, inclusive, of each week at the Office of the County Board of Elections of Harnett County located at the Agriculture Building, 19 East Front Street, in Lillington, North Carolina. In addition, registration applications will be accepted and qualified persons may register with the registrar and judges for said precinct of Anderson Creek in Harnett County at their homes and qualified persons may also contact the County Board of Electia at the Office of said Board mentioned above, telephone number (919) 893 -4495. Furthermore, certain persons in the armed forces and their spouses, certain veterans certain civilians working with the armed forces, and members of the Peace Corps may reg- ister by mail at any time prior to said referendum in the manner provided in Article 21 of Chapter 163 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and in person at any time, including the date of said referendum. Those residents of the County who are presently registered under,Harnett County's permanent registration system and who have not changed residence from one precinct to another since their registration will be permitted to vote in the special property tax referendum, provided that removal from one precinct to another shall not deprive any persons of the right to vote in the precinct from which he has removed until 30 days after his removal. The last day for new registration of those not now registered under Harnett County's permanent registration system is Monday, July 12, 1982. The last day on which registered voters who have changed residence from one precinct to another may transfer registration is Monday, July 12, 1982. Any qualified voter of the District who is qualified to vote by absentee ballot in said special property tax referendum may apply to the County Board of Elections for an absentee ballot. Any qualified voter who is qualified to vote by military absentee ballot pursuant to Section 163 -245 of the General Statutes of North Carolina may also apply for an absentee ballot as provided by Section 163 -247 of the General Statues of North Carolina. Persons who are not certain whether they are registered to vote or qualified to vote by absentee ballot should contact the County Board of Elections at the office of said Board mentioned above. The registration books for elections in Harnett County will be open to inspection by any registered voter of the County during the normal business hours of the County Board of Elections on the days when the office of said Board is open, and such days are Challenge Days. The registrars, judges and other officers of elections appointed by the County Board of Elections will serve as the elction officers for said referendum. The County Board of Elections will conduct said referendum. 1 I4J The precinct and the voting places for said property tax referendum, subject to change as provided by law, are as follows: Precinct Voting Place Anderson Creek Anderson Creek Fire Station W. H. Randall, Chairman Harnett County Board of Elections Vanessa W. Young, County Finance Officer and Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett. Section 4: The form of the paper ballots to be used for said referendum shall be subs- tantially as follows: OFFICIAL BALLOT SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM ANDERSON CREEK AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT (the boundaries of which are the entire area of the Anderson Creek Township), COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA, August 10, 1982 Instructions 1. To vote in favor of the Property Tax authorization, make a cross (X) mark in the square to the right of the word "YES ". 2. To vote agains the Property Tax authorization, make a cross (x) makr in the square to the right of the word "NO ". 3. If you tear or deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. YES / / "Shall Harnett County be authorized to levy annually a property tax at an effective rate not in excess of thirteen cents ($.13) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) value in the Anderson Creek Ambulance and NO / / Rescue Service District for the purpose of providing ambulance and rescue services ?" Facsimile Signature Chairman, Board of Elections Section S: The County Auditor and ex- officio Clerk is hereby directed to mail or deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the County Board of Elections of Harnett County within three days after the adoption hereof. Section 6: This resolution shall take effect upon its passage. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners special meeting of June 16, 1982, duly adjourned at 9:20 p.m. 1/ C swrman i r :IAA<lil.c c.' u, ' jd?W-v&4 Clerk LJ #ice 6:10_14,Q Secretary