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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11051984HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, NOVEMBER 5, 1984 X13 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 5, 1984, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina with the following members present: Lloyd G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board; Robert Morgan, County Attorney; and Hollie J. Wade, Recording Secretary, were also present. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. PRAYER Commissioner Rudy Collins led the morning prayer. MINUTES APPROVED The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of October 15, 1984, were approved as read. DOT Ray Stone, Highway Maintenance Engineer with the North Carolina Department of Trans- portation, appeared before the Board to discuss road matters and situations in Harnett County. RESOLUTION ADD. Commissioner M. H. Brock moved for the adoption of the following resolution adding MACK McKAY RD. $ Mack McKay Road and Allen Drive to the State Secondary Road System for Maintenance; ALLEN DR. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS concur with the the recommendation of the North Carolina Department of Transportation to add Mack McKay Road of 210 in Lillington Township and Allen Drive off Highway 55 in Duke Township to the State Secondary Road System for Maintenance. This the Fifth Day of November, 1984. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s/ Jesse Alphin Chairman ATTEST: s/ Vanessa W. Young Clerk CONCERNED CITIZENS Lisa Hardin appeared before the Board representing a group of ten persons who ex- RE: ANIMAL SHELTER pressed their concerns to the Board over the operations of the County Animal Shelter., She stated that they would like to know if any efforts are being made to find homes for the animals; are the animals being fed properly; and also stated that they would like for the dog warden's telephone number to be listed in the phone book under the County's listings-as "Animal Shelter" or "Dog Warden" or another familiar listing so that the citizens could easily recognize the number. She also explained to the Board that the group would be interested in having a program set up through the news media which would describe the animals at the Shelter. She stated that this group would be willing to volunteer to help keep the Shelter clean. She informed the Board that they visited the Animal Shelter on Saturday and there was a dead dog in the back of the shelter and expressed their concern over this. Freda Bowman, also with this group appeared before the Board and expressed her concern over an incident which she had witnessed in Coats where the Dog Warden had shot a dog. She stated that she had filed her complaint with the Health Director but she had not received a response. She explained the incident in detail. Ms. Bowman had been caring for the dog although she could not own it because of the restrictions of the apartments in which she lived. But she had been keeping an eye on the dog and from what she could see it had not been a nuisance to anyone. She wondered if the Dog Warden was considered a Law Enforcement Officer and if he has the right to shoot a firearm within the City Limits. Also, she asked if the County has an ordinance for the Dog Warden to follow in reference to catching, shooting, or disposing of an animal? Chairman Alphin then recognized Henry Thompson, Director of Health Services, to address the group. Mr. Thompson stated that he would address the questions as best as possible. He apologized to Ms. Bowman for not getting back with her. He stated that he had asked the Dog Warden about this incident and he related that someone had reported that it was a stray animal. Mr. Thompson explained that the Dog Warden does not put one down or pick up one unless he has a form giving him permission. He explained that Mr. Stephens is the animal control officer for the County and picks up the animals which are reported to him within the city limits of the municipalities, and he thought the contact point for the Dog Warden in Coats is the Police Department He continued to explain that he did not know if there was an ordinance that allows 514 the dog warden to shoot °an animal in Town, Mr. Brock, County Manager, explained that the County Dog Warden operates under the State Code, and he does not know at this time -what it states concerning a dog being shot in Town. The Commissioners asked Mr. Morgan, the - County Attorney, to check on`"this. Mr. Thompson-also explainer that the -dogs in the animal shelter are watered and fed daily, including the week- ends.- The large pails which are used to feed and water the animals are inside the shelter and probably cannot be seen from the outside.- He continued to explain that if Mr. Stephens is going to be away for the weekend, he has someone else to tend to the dog shelter. -Mr. Thompson stated that he cannot explain how long the dead dog had been in the Shelter'on Saturday. He continued to explain that the animal con trol officer that we have now is genuinely' concerned about the animals and he does not feel the dog would have been there over 24 hours. He stated that the Animal Control Officer does not have a written procedure. He explained further that -he had a conversation week before last with another County which does have a written pro- - cedure for their animal control officer and asked if they would send us a copy. He stated that he felt these procedures would be helpful to the Animal Control Officer. He. continued to explain that it is the County's policy to keep the dogs five days unless they are in quarantine and then the county keeps them about ten days. Mr. Thompson stated that the County is interested in finding individuals who might want to adopt the animals, but the County's operation is animal control and does not have the resources available to spend the energy a humane shelter might spend in trying to get the animals adopted_ It' was explained that the animal control officer does try to find homes for the animals and`if any animal appears to be a =good animal he will keep them for weeks, hoping an individual will want it Mr. Thompson explained that now the Animal Control Officer uses a trap to try and get the animal before putting one down. Following a discussion, the Commissioners thought that it, would be good to have the Dog Warden's number listed in the telephone book under the title,"dog warden ". Chairman Alphin suggested that Mr. Thompson publish in the paper the Dog Warden's schedule. Commissioner Brock stated that if this group was interested -in trying to place these animals that he saw no problem in letting them work with the Dog Warden.in doing this Chairman Alphin expressed his appreciation ' to the group for coming today and thanked them for their cooperative attitude. He explained that not everyone shares their concern for the animals and that is why, we have the animal shelter. Ms. Bowman questioned whether or not the county has any plans to improve the physical structure? It was explained that there is not any extra money appropriated in this year's budget for the physical structure but that the County has already made several improvements to the animal shelter; including putting up a new fence, building a gas chamber, and improving; the road to this property. Chairman Alphin stated that the Board has had some discussion in refer ence to building a dog pound but the County does not.have any direct plans. It was also explained to the group that if they -would like to see money appropriated for the construction of a new animal shelter, they would need to make a request to Mr. .Thompson and to the'; Board of Health. Also it was explained that when the budget .for the F. Y. 1985 -86 was prepared, a public hearing would be held on the proposed budget and -a request can be made at that time. The Board again thanked the group for coming; for their input, and for their recommendations for the improvements to the county's animal shelter program. Chairman Alphin asked that they get with Mr. Thompson in reference to the suggestions they offered today. The Board members reiterated their appreciation to the group for the attitude they displayed today and for their willingness to volunteer to help in the operation of the animal control shelter. SOCIAL SERVICES Helen Crews, Director of Social-Services, ° appeared before the Board and explained REQUEST FOR ADD I- that there are three vacant positions in her proposed budget for the F. Y, 1984 -85 TIONAL PERSONNEL as a result, in the change of the IV -D Program from the County to the State. She stated that She would like to respectfully request that she be allowed to use the funds allocated for these positions to hire three employees to help meet the needs in other areas in' the Social Services Department, as follows: (1) The employment of an AFDC Medical Assistance Eligibility Specialist from December, 1984, through June, 1985. Mrs: Crews explained that the N. C. General Assembly passed a new law which will offer Medicaid coverage to pregnant women and children under 19 years old who live in "intact" families and who meet medicaid requirements. It as estimated that Harnett County will have 26 persons who fall into the "newly eligible pregnant women' group and 741 children who fall into the "newly eligible children" group. She explained that a Eligibility Specialist needs to be employed to process these ap- plications.r 2) The second position would be for a Social Worker I for the Special= ized Foster Qare- Program (GBA) for children in trouble or on the verge of being in trouble with the law. Mrs. Crews explained that hiring this worker would relieve the adoption worker to expand and to give more adequate services which are needed in this area. 3) The third position was for a Social Worker IL for Long Term Health Care Services to give additional service to the elderly in -the area of screening and planning in an effort to keep them in their own home rather than going into nursing homes or intermediate. care facilities, Mrs. Crews explained that the County can get' a $25,000 grant from the State to use for the Long Term Care Program. Following this- presentation, Mr. Brock informed the Board that as Mrs..Crews.had explained, this money is already in the Social Services Budget because the 4D program was transferred from the County to.the State since the adoption of the F.' Y. 1984 -85 budget which resulted in three vacant. positions. Mr. Brock explained tot-the Board that when the Budget was prepared,. the County did not know at that tiime lif it or if the State would be operating the 4D program. He stated that he does understand Mrs. Crews' needs for these additional employees, but he feels that it is necessary to inform the Board that it now appears that next year 1 1 WESTERN MEDICAL GROUP -- REQUEST TO LEASE PINEVIEW PROPERTY FOR TWENTY YEARS BUIES CREEK -COATS WASTEWATER DIS- TRICT; TRANSFER OF FUNDS the 4D Program will be transferred back to the counties. The State beginning July 1, 1984, picked up the program in Harnett County, increased its staff from three em- ployees to five, increased their salaries, and now, based on the findings of a study which is being made on the 4D program, is going to transfer the program back to the counties, which will not only fill these three vacant positions but the County will be paying them a higher salary and will have two additional employees in the Program. Following a lengthy discussion, it was the decision of the Board notto take any action on this matter at this time, but to study this request. Burr Webster appeared before the Board on behalf of the Western Medical Group and stated that last year the Western Medical Group with the Commissioners authority received funding through the Jobs Bill to place a nurse practitioner at the Pineview Health facility. He explained that these funds are running out and that the nurse practitioner, as of this month, has found other employment. The only services cur- rently being offered at the Pineview Clinic is WIC and General Clinic one day a month. Mr. Webster explained that the Western Medical Clinic has made application and has received federal funding to establish a rural health center in the Johnson- ville area and feels the best location would be the Pineview Health Facility. He explained that the Western Medical Group would like for the Commissioners to lease the Pineview property to them for a twenty -year period and would also like to request permission to relocate the current facility and the mobile classroom to the rear of the lot and construct the modular unit at the front. He explained that they would need to use the current facility until the modular unit could be constructed. Also, he stated that they would like to offer space to the Health Department to continue their programs such as WIC. He stated that they hope to begin offering services the first of the year. Chairman Jesse Alphin recognized Mr. Thompson, Health Director, for his comments. Mr. Thompson explained that in 1974 the County received $12,000 through House Bill 280 to use to provide health services in Johnsonville with the restriction that it not be used for a permanent structure. The County appropriated $20,000 to purchase two acres of land and put down a well at a cost of $3,000. With this allocation, the present facility was constructed. He explained that since the State provided some of the funds for the present facility, he would need to check with the State to get their approval for the facility to be used as proposed. He also stated that he would like to continue to provide health services in this com- munity. Following a discussion, Commissioner Stewart made a motion that the County proceed with the lease, contingent upon its approval by the County Attorney; Com- missioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Rodney Tart, Director of the County Public Utilities Department appeared before the Board and presented for their consideration a resolution authorizing the Finance Officer to transfer the sales tax refunds and tap -on fees from the Buies Creek /Coats Water and Sewer Construction Account to the Operations Account for the fiscal years 1983 -84 and 1984 -85. Following a discussion, Commissioner Collins made a motion that the following resolution be approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners do hereby authorize the Finance Officer to transfer the Sales Tax Refunds and Tap -On Fees from Buies Creek /Coats Water and Sewer Construction Account to the Operations Account for the fiscal years 1983 -84 and 1984 -85. ATTEST: s /Vanessa W. Young Clerk HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s/Jesse Alphin Chairman BUIES CREEK -COATS Rodney Tart explained that these funds would be used for the following four basic BUDGET AMENDMENT capital expenditures: 1) Two economy pickup trucks; 2) one earth - boring machine; 3) one sewer - cleaning jet; and 4) one heavy -duty tractor with dual -rear wheels with bush hog. Mr. Tart explained that the Buies Creek -Coats Advisory Board is aware that he wishes to purchase this equipment and has approved the purchase of the pick- up trucks and the earth - boring machine. He stated that before he bid the other two expenditures, the Advisory Board would approve their purchase. Mr. Tart explaineld that he did not anticipate enough money in his capital outlay budget for these purchases and requested the Board to transfer $15,000 from Code 32- 8300 -202, Capital , Reserve, to Code 32- 8300 -074, Capital Outlay. Commissioner Brock made a motion that this budget amendment be approved; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Brock clarified for the record that this action authorizes Mr. Tart to proceed with the purchase of this equipment. FORESTRY PROGRAM REQUEST TO PURCHASE A TRUCK APPOINTMENTS TO EMS COUNCIL M.' -H. Brock, County, Manager, reported to the Board that the County received a letter from Harold Grady with the Division of Forest Resources requesting that the County appropriate an additional.$4,000 in county funds for the purchase of la truck for the county's forestry, program. Mr. Brock explained that the County has allocated $39,908 in its P. Y. 1984 -85 budget -for the forestry program, which is the amount they requested-for _this year Following a discussion, it was the decision of the - Board for the County Manager to check into this to see if:the County in the past has appropriated any funds for the purchase of a truck and to see if they can use any of the funds already appropriated in the, forestry budget for this year to purchase the truck., Mr. Brock was requested to report his findings back to the Board. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the following persons be appointed to Har- nett County's E.M.S.. Council and that Dan Gardner be appointed as Chairman of the Council; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote: Dr.' Will£ord, Philip Lakernick, Larry Knott, Henry Johnson, Burr Webster, Eddie Wimberly, Danny - Denning, and Rudy. Collins. HENRY JOHNSON Commissioner' Rudy Collins reported that Thomas Lanier, who has recently retired as APPT. TO REGION '!M" coordinator of Harnett County Emergency Management Office has served as a member on EMS ADV. COUNCIL - the Region "M" E. M.S.' Advisory council and since his retirement, has indicated that he would like to resign from this Council:_ Commissioner Collins made a motion that Henry Johnson, the County's-new Emergency Management Coordinator, be appointed. to serve on the Region "!M" EMS.Advisory Council; Commissioner Stewart seconded the, motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. BID. ELEVATING SCRAPER CONTINGENCY FUND STATE GRANT FOR AIRPORT, EMERGENCY VEHICLE, STATE GRANT AIRPORT, PAVE TAXIWAY TO T- HANGAR Commissioner Shaw reported to the Board that the County has advertised for bids for the purchase, of an elevating scraper for the County Landfill Program and is to open the bids on Tuesday; November 13, 1984, at 10 :00 a.m. M. H. Brock, County Manager, informed the- Commissioners that whenever funds are spent out of the contingency fund, it is necessary that a report be made to the Board. He reported that the County recently paid Ragsdale Engineering $3,419.75 -for the, services they have rendered at the Anderson Creek, Dunn, and Buies Creek Landfil_ Ervin Dobson, Director of Planning; appeared before the -Board and- informed the Commissioners that the County has been offered a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation, in the amount of:84,840 for the purchase of an Emergency Vehicle and presented to the Board for their; consideration a resolution in reference to accepting this grant- offer. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board approve the following resolution Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote R B S O L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, a grant in the amount of $4;840.00 has been approved by the Department and WHEREAS, an amount equal to or greater than the approved grant has been ap- propriated by the Sponsor for this Project: NOW THEREFORE, BE AND IT I5 RESOLVED THAT THE Chairman of the Board of the Sponsor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to enter into a Grant Agree- ment with the Department, thereby binding the Sponsor to the fulfillment of its obligation incurred under this grant agreement or any mutually agreed upon modifi- cation thereof. Ervin Dobson, Director of Planning,. informed the Commissioners that the County has been offered another grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of.Aviation, in the amount of $3,672 to pave the Taxiway to the T- Hangars and presented for their consideration a resolution in reference to accepting the, grant offer. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board approve the follow- ing resolution; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unani- mous vote:` R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, a grant in the amount of $3,.672.00 has been approved' by the Department and WHEREAS, an amount equal to or greater than the approved grant has been appro- priated by the Sponsor for this Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS RESOLVED THAT THE Chairman of the Board of the Sponsor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Department, thereby binding the Sponsor to the fulfillment of its obli- gation incurred under this grant agreement or any mutually agreed upon modification thereof. SUBDIVISION PLAT DANNY WATKINS SUBDIVISION PLAT R.W. LEE 51'7 Ervin Dobson, Director of Planning, presented for the Board's consideration the Danny Watkins Subdivision Plat, located in Grove Township, on SR 1546. Commis- sioner Collins made a motion that this subdivision plat be approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Ervin Dobson, Director of Planning, presented for the Board's consideration the R.W. Lee Subdivision Plat located in Black River Township on SR 1006. Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board approve this subdivision plat, Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Mr. Brock reported to the Board that the County in October, 1983, entered into a lease agreement with Harnett Aviation, Inc., for this Company to serve as the Fixed Base Operator at the airport. Mr. Brock reported that T. A. Coats owned part of the stock in Harnett Aviation and he has sold his stock to Bob Norman. Mr. Brock explained that this action has been formally approved by the Airport Committee and now, if the Board concurs with this action, it needs to amend the Lease Agreement to reflect this change. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Lease Agreement between the County of Harnett and Harnett Aviation, Inc., be amende to read that Mr. Bob Norman replaces T.A. Coats, and his son; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. UNIVISION PROGRESS John Cochran, the local manager of the Univision Offices in Harnett and Johnston REPORT counties, appeared before the Board and presented a progress report on the con- struction of cable into the county. The Board asked several questions of Mr. Cochran concerning the construction of cable into the County; the areas to be served; and if they are on schedule? Mr. Cochran responded to the Board's questions and explained that they hope that some of the problems they have had in the past are behind them now. Mr. Cochron also explained that they have set up in their office maps indicating where the cable will go in the various areas of the County for the Board to review today when they visit the Univision office. He stated that they are behind schedule, but how far behind, he couldn't say. The Board thanked Mr. Cochran for coming today and presenting this report. TAX ATTORNEY REPORT Marshall Woodall, Tax Attorney, presented to the Board, the following report: NAME SUIT NO. AMT COLLECTED ATTY. FEE Anderson Creek Township: Benjamin F. Miller No Suit Averasboro Township Viola Carter Brewington No Suit Thomas McLamb No Suit Duke Township W.D. $ Helen Barrow No Suit Marvin Eugene F, Patricia Whitman No Suit Grove Township Taft F, Josephine Bullard No Suit Christal V. F Ida Smith Evans No Suit Mary S. McKay Heirs No Suit Tommy F Hazel Johnson No Suit Lillington Township Corneliva Lee $ Mary B. McNeill No Suit Lula Bradsher (Lill. Lions Club) No Suit Neills Creek Township A.J. Stephenson $ Bonny Ballard No Suit Stewarts Creek Township James A. $ Ada McLean No Suit County Sale of Land: Received from Louella McCrimmon owned by her and was heretofore County to said taxpayer. Attorney fee collected $180.70 25.00 324.14 25.00 41.02 25.00 1348.61 851.62 1446.00 911.30 133.96 546.44 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 704.11 25.00 90.40 25.00 1866.37 25.00 187.79 25.00 TOTAL $8,632.46 $325.00 the sum of $336.99 for land which was originally foreclosed by County and recently deeded by 25.00 TOTAL ATT. FEE $350.00 SHERIFF DEPT. REPORT SHERIEF'S DEPT. NEED FOR PAWN SHQP- REGULATIONS TAX REFUND TO JAMES $ ELIZABETH iOCKADAYI TAX REFUND TO SIRS. JAMES F. 4OCKADAY TAX RELEASE TO SIRENA BYRD TAX RELEASE TO LYNTON B. ' WILSON TAX RELEASE TO LYNTON B. WILSON Larry Knott, Operations Officer with the Harnett County Sheriff's Department, appeared before the, Board and presented a report on the activities of the Sheriff's office. Bill Strickland, Chief of Detectives, appeared before the Board and explained that the County needs to have some type of program whereby Pawn Shops can legally operate in this County. They can now operate in the municipalities but not in the county, and we have two or three operating illegally in Harnett County. Mr. Brock explained that there is nothing the County can do until the General Assembly goes back into session, and then we will -need to ask our Representatives to amend the. Statute which governs the operation.of Pawn Shops in a county to include Harnett County.' This Will be a local bill. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and requested a tax refund to James E. $`Elizabeth Hockaday, Rt. 1, Box 275, Bunnlevel, NC, in the amount of $154.96 for 37.28 acres in'Stewarts Creek Township which they sold to Edward Turlington. Mr. Turlington listed this property in 1984 and it was not under Land Use No deferred tax was due by the Hockadays for 1984 and this refund is for the deferred tax they paid. Commissioner Collins made a motion that this tax refund be approved; Commissioner -Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. TAX DEPARTMENT POSSIBLE REQUEST FROM MBA FOR TAX RELEASE Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board - and - requested another to refund to Mrs. James F. Hockaday, Rt. 1, Box 275, Bunnlevel, NC - 28323, in the amount of $114.19 for another tract of land (31;80'acres) -she sold to Edward Turlington. Mr.- Turlington listed this property in 1984 and it was not under Land Use No deferred tax was due by Mrs. Hockaday and this refund is for the deferred tax she paid. Commissioner Collins made a motion that this tax refund be approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Mr. Allen requested a tax release to Sirena Byrd, Lillington Township, in the amount of $368.75 for the property - (known' as the IGA property) which she sold to the County.- Commissioner Brock made a motion that this release to Mrs. Byrd be approved;' Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Mr. Allen also requested a tax release to Lynton B. Wilson, Averasboro Township, in the amount of $11x44. Mr. Wilson stated -that he did receive the abstract and mailed it back. Mr. Allen explained that they do not have any record of,tke abstract, it could have gotten lost in the mail or it could have gotten misplaced in the office. Following a discussion, Commissioner Collins made a motion that the tax release to Lynton Wilson be approved;_ Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a' unanimous vote. Mr. Allen requested another tax release to Lynton B. Wilson, Averasboro Township, in the. amount of $8.62 for the same reason as stated above. - `Commissioner Collins made a motion that this tax release be approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with "a unanimous vote. Mr. Allen informed the Board that Lillington Industrial` Promotion, Inc., (MIA in Lillington had written him. a letter requesting why their County taxes had increased by approximately $885.52. Mr. Allen explained that he had written them a letter last week :stating -,that this was a'late listing penalty. He stated that Ed Bain usually lists their property as well as' the property for-several others.- It could possibly be that by Mr. Bain listing so much property, he thought he had listed J. this property but did not Mr. Allen stated that he has not received a response from MBA yet but he felt sure that thy would request that this- penalty be released and he presented by the Board's consideration a tax release in the amount of $885.52 to Lillington Industrial Promotion, Inca Following a discussion, Commis sioner - Collins made a motion that the Board not take any action on this matter unti a request is received from MBA: Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it - carried with a unanimous Vote. RESOLUTION PROCLAIM M. H. Brock, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a resolution ING DAV.WEEK proclaiming the week of November 11-17, 1984, as Disabled American Veterans Forget -Me -Not Week in Harnett County. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the following resolution be approved; Commissioner Collins- seconded -the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote: R E S O L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, our community has a continuing sense of gratitude to those disabled veterans who did so much to keep our way of life intact; and WHEREAS, the DAV has worked exclusively for the welfare ofour disabled veterans;' and WHEREAS, the W. M. Stone Chapter No. 74 of the Disabled American Vete been established to carry on this work in our community; and ans has ANGIER HEALTH AUTHORITY UNIVISION ADJOURNMENT 1 WHEREAS, the DAV offers a free service to disabled veterans and their families in filing claims for government benefits and also assists in job, hospital, employ- ment and other disabled veterans problems; and WHEREAS, the DAV meets emergency situations which may arise in the family of a disabled veteran; and WHEREAS, the Disabled American Veterans has chosen November 11 - 17 for its annual Forget -Me -Not campaign in this community, and announced that all funds contributed will be utilized for disabled veterans in this community. NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby pro- claim November 11 - 17 as Disabled American Veterans Forget -Me -Not Week, and urge the support of all citizens interested groups and organizations for that week.. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of Harnett County to be affixed. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s/ Jesse Alphin Chairman ATTEST: s /Vanessa W. Young Clerk Commissioner Collins informed the Board that the Angier Health Authority has hired a new Doctor. It was reported that the Board and the news media have been invited to visit the Univision Office after the Board meeting today and to have lunch. There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting of November 6, 1984, duly adjourned at 12:04 p.m. Se etary-1: 6 Jot _c-