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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0602198647 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 CALL TO ORDER PRAYER MINUTES APPROVED DOT JESSE ALPHIN RE- APPOINTED TO S0. SERVICES BOARD PROGESS REPORT ON SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT CABLEVISION BUDGET AMENDMENT SHERIFF DEPT. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 2, 1986, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Lloyd G. Stewart, Rudy Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin. Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board; John Phelps, representing the County Attorney's Office; Dallas Pope, Assistant County Manager; and Hollie J. Wade, Recording Secretary, were also present. Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Lloyd G. Stewart led the morning prayer. The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of May 19, 1986, were approved as read. 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. M. H. Brock, County Manager, reported to the Board that the County has received a letter from the Department of Transportation requesting the County to abandon SR 2074 from the State Secondary Road System for Maintenance. It was explained that the Department of Transportation received a letter from Campbell University advising them that the University owns all the land bordering SR 2074 and requested that this road be abandoned from the state system. As a result of Campbell's request, the Depart- ment of Transportation has requested the County to adopt a resolution abandoning SR 2074 from the system. Following a discussion, it was the decision of the Board to table this matter until the next Board meeting. Commissioner Brock made a motion that Jesse Alphin be reappointed to the Social Services Board; Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Ray Daniels, Area Manager with Carolina Power and Light, appeared before the Board and presented a progress report on the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant during which he stated that this facility is 98 percent completed and plans are for it to be pro- ducing electricity next year. Mr. Daniels also presented an illustration to the Board on the past experience of the nuclear power plants operating in this Country, on the safety features involved in the construction of the plants, and also presented a comparison on the differences involved in the operation and construction of nuclear plants in this Country as opposed to their operation in Russia. Representatives from the Division of Emergency Management also appeared before the Board and present- ed an overview on the evacuation plan designed to be implemented if there should be a nuclear emergency at the Shearon Harris facility. A representative from the CASH (Coalition for Alternatives to Shearon Harris) appeared before the Board and stated the group's concerns with the Emergency Evacuation Plan. Chairman Alphin` thanked these gentlemen for coming and sharing this information with the Board. Mr. Brock, County Manager, informed the Board that the County has received a written request from Wellons Realty, Inc., requesting the County to grant a franchise to Wellons Realty to provide cablevision services to the residents in the Olde Farm area. Mr. Brock explained that since receipt of Wellons request, Southern Cable - vision has contacted the County and has provided an update on their schedule to provide cable service to the Western part of Harnett County with a beginning con- struction date set for June 3. Following a discussion, the Board conveyed this correspondence to the County Attorney. Larry Knott, Chief of Administration with the Harnett County Sheriff's Department, appeared before the Board and requested the following budget amendment to his department: Code 10 -5100 -046, Medical Supplies, Increase by $1,000 Code 10 -5100 -074, Capital Outlay, Increase by $35,500 Code 10 -5100 -002, Salaries $ Wages, Increase by $10,000 Code 10 -5100 -005, F.I.C.A. Tax Expense, Increase by $1,200 Code 10 -5100 -011, Telephone & Postage, Increase by $5,000 Mr. Knott explained that the $35,000 was to reflect revenues received from the fed- eral government as a result of a drug case, and these funds are to be used for capital outlay items. Following a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Brock made a motion that the foregoing budget amendment be approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. CAPITAL RESERVE Commissioner Brock made a motion that Code 10- 8700 -112, Capital Reserve, be increase INCREASED -- by $449,947 to reflect funds received as a result of the continuation of the REVENUE SHAR. CRT. Revenue Sharing grant; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the Revenue Sharing Funds, Code 45- 6900 -113, Contribution to General Fund, be increased by $444,716, due to the continuation of the Revenue Sharing grant; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. 48 TAX REFUND REQUESTED Bobby Wicker; Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and informed them that Rebecca:M. Turlington has requested a tax refund for a late listing penalty on her taxes for 1984 and 1985. Mr: Wicker advised the Board that because of the circum- stances of this request, he could not recommend the refund. Following a discussion, tt,was the decision of the Board not to approve this request but advised Mr. Wicker that -if Ms. Turlington would like to come before the Board to explain this request, the Board would be glad to give her an opportunity to do so. TAX REPORT Mr. Wicker filed a copy of the report on the activities of the Tax Collector's office for the month of May with the Board. RESOL. RE: PUB. HEARING WEST CENTRAL WATER $ SEWER DISTRICT Commissioner Stewart moved for the adoption of the following resolution authorizing the public hearing concerning the creation of the West Central Water and Sewer Dis- trict of Harnett County and made a motion that the public hearing be for July 21, 1986; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous Vote. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING CREATION OF THE WEST CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY W I T N E S S E T H The Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter "the Board ") has been advised by citizens and residents of an area of the County which is described herein - below, that there is`a need for public water facilities therein. The area of the County is fully described below and is referred to as the "West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County ": Beginning at the point on the Harnett County -Lee County line where the northern bank of the Upper Little River intersects said county line and runs thence from said beginning point along and with the Harnett -Lee County line in a northeasterly directio 50,000 feet, more or less, to the point where the southern bank of the Cape Fear River intersects said county line; and runs thence along and with the courses and distances of the southern bank of the Cape Fear River in an east, southeasterly direction 43,000 feet more or less, to the point where the center of Hectors Creek meets the Cape Fear River; and runs thence in an east, southeasterly direction along the south- ern bank of said Cape Fear River 2,700 feet to a point on the southern bank of the Cape Fear River; and runs thence along a straight line South 45 degrees West perpendi- cular to and at right angles with said point on the southern bank of /the Cape Fear River 13,600 feet, more or less, to the point in the centerline of State Road 1291 where said State Road 1291 intersects State Road 1258, at the community of Luart, and runs thence along a line running South 20 degrees East 11,000 feet, more or less, to a point on the western bank of Duncan Creek; and runs thence along the western bank of Duncans Creek the courses and distance of said creek in a south, southeasterly direction 8000 feet, more or less, to a point on said Duncans Creek, located 1000 feet more or less southeast of NC Highway 27, and runs thence in a southwesterly direction along a line which is 1000 feet, more or less, South of and parallel to said Highway 27 29,000 feet, more or less, (crossing SR 1131, SR 1130 and'SR 1238) to a point on the:northern bank of the Upper Little River; and runs thence along the courses and distance of the northern bank of the Upper Little River 58,000 feet, more or less, to the point and place of beginning. The Board, at its meeting on May 19, 1986, appointed a committee to study and consider a Feasibility Report prepared by Black E Veatch, Inc., Consulting Engineers and to make recommendations concerning the Report to the Board. Upon the recommendation of said committee, and in an effort to satisfy the needs and desires of the people of the area, the Board wishes to'consider creation of a water and sewer district to provide water facilities therein. The Board now desires to hold a public hearing, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 162A -86 et. seq. to consider creation of the West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT: 1. A public hearing be held pursuant to N:C: Gen. Stat. 162A -86 et. seq. to consider creation of the West Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County. 2. The County, and its officers, agents and attorneys are hereby directed to take such actions of whatsoever nature and execute such documents as necessary to hold the public hearing herein described. Duly adopted this 2nd day of June, 1986, ._ 49 TAX ATTOR. REPORT The following tax attorney's report was filed with the Board: PUB. HEARING ON SECONDARY ROAD CONST. PROGRAM PUB. HEARING CLOSED -REG. MEET. RECONVENED RESOL. APPROVING SEC. ROAD CONST. PROGRAM NAME Averasboro Township: James T. & N. Neighbors Lillington Township: William D. $ P. Wood SUIT NO. n /a/ 85 CvD 1088 Sub -Total AMT. COL. ATTY. FEE $6,734.03 $ 25.00 $1,382.93 $8,116.96 $ 140.00 $ 165.00 New Suits: NONE Advanced Costs: Mitchell Walker Heirs Lillington Postmaster - Certified Letters $ 4.02 Total $8,166.96 $ 169.02 Chairman Jesse Alphin called to order the public hearing on the 1986 -87 Secondary Road Construction Program for Harnett County. Mr. Alphin then recognized Mr. Billy Isom, District Engineer, who introduced Mr. Terry Hutchins, Harnett County's repre- sentative on the Board of Transportation, and Mr. Wayne Bailey, Acting Division Engineer. Following comments by Mr. Isom, Mr. Hutchins addressed the Board of Commissioners and requested their support of the Governor's program to increase the motor fuel tax. This tax increase would provide the Department of Transportation with additional funds which could be used to enhance our Secondary Roads Program. Mr. Alphin thanked Mr. Hutchins for coming to the meeting and for his comments. Mr. Isom then presented to the Board the proposed 1986 -87 Secondary Road Construction Program for Harnett County. Mr. Alphin thanked Mr. Isom for this presentation and asked for comments from the group present. Several residents on SR 1521 attended the meeting in support of getting their road paved. SR 1521 has the priority of number two on the proposed 1986 -87 secondary road construction program. They explained that this road has in the past had a top priority, but they were not able to get the road paved because the Department of Transportation proposed to realign the road, and the owners of the property on which the road was to cross were not in agreement with the realignment. The residents stated that they would like for the alignment of the road to remain as it is, if possible. After no no else appeared to speak, Chairman Alphin closed the public hearing on the 1986 -87 Secondary Road Construction Program and reconvened the regular meeting of the Board. Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the Board adopt the following resolution approv- ing the Secondary Road Construction Program for Harnett County for the F.Y. 1986 -87; Commissioner Collins 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 does hereby approve the following Secondary Road Construction Program for Harnett County the F.Y. 1986 -87 1. Supplement to Complete Area III School Access Road 2. R /W, Grade, Drain, Base and Pave SR 1521 from SR 1532 to SR 1534 3. R /W, Grade, Drain, Base and Pave SR 2012, from NC 55 to SR 2009 4. Widen inside curves of SR 1412, from US 401 to Wake County Line 5. Widen Pavement from 20' to 24' on SR 1779 from NC 217 to SR 2021 6. Widen Pavement from 18' to 22' on SR 1205 from SR 1209 to NC 87 $ 48,000 $185,000 $ 50,000 $ 45,000 $ 25,000 $ 20,000 50 7. Widen Pavement from 18' to 221 on SR 1203 from NC 87 to $ 25,000 SR 1205 8. Relocate Intersection to Improve Alignment and Sight $ 12,000 9. Spot Stabilization of Unpaved Roads $ 90,000 Reserved for - !paving Fire Department Drives, P.M., Right of Way, Surveys and Overdrafts " $ 55;540 Total Allocation for Harnett County $555,540 Duly Adopted this the Second Day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -Six. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s /Jesse Alphin Chairman ATTEST: s /VanessaW. Young Clerk ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting of June 2, 1986, duly adjourned at 10:18 a :m. Clerk